New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 43.25 crore belonging to Sheetal Refineries Limited and its promoter, Jitender Kumar Agarwal under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), for defrauding State Bank of Hyderabad and Punjab National Bank.
A senior ED official said the agency has initiated money laundering investigation on the basis of the FIR registered by the CBI BS&FB, Bengaluru for causing a total loss of Rs 87 crore.
An ED investigation revealed that the accused promoters availed various credit facilities from SBH and PNB Hyderabad, by submitting fabricated financial statements and invoices.
The ED official said that the accused got Letters of Credit (LCs) issued from lending Banks in the name of related shell entities as if material is being purchased.
LCs were discounted by the related entities and the money so received was routed back to the promoters of Sheetal Refinery.
The company defaulted in payment of LCs on due date and LCs devolvement caused loss to the Banks.
'In total, Sheetal Refineries owe Rs 146 crore to the banks. The diverted loan proceeds which are nothing but proceeds of crime were utilised for purchase of properties and to foreclose older loans and were not used for the stated purposes,' said the ED official.
In this case, the ED had earlier attached 6 immovable properties worth Rs 8.30 crore and five movable assets worth Rs 1.23 crore.
'Now, the ED has attached 15 more landed assets. The purchase value of these assets are Rs 43.25 crore. With the current attachment of 15 more landed properties in Telangana, the total attachment in this case has gone to Rs 52.78 crore,' said the ED official.
The official said that further investigation into the matter is underway.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”,“the Company”, TSX Venture: RX) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share, payable in Canadian Dollars on June 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 2, 2023. This second quarter 2023 dividend compares with the first quarter 2023 dividend of $0.04 per common share. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes. The declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
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Listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol“RX”, BioSyent is a profitable growth-oriented specialty pharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing or acquiring innovative pharmaceutical and other healthcare products that have been successfully developed, are safe and effective, and have a proven track record of improving the lives of patients. BioSyent supports the healthcare professionals that treat these patients by marketing its products through its community, specialty and international business units.
As of the date of this press release, the Company has 12,091,919 common shares outstanding.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Washington, Nov.9 (Petra) -- The US, late Wednesday, called for the mandate of a UN-led panel investigating responsibility for chemical weapons use in Syria to be extended, citing two attacks carried out earlier this year.
A joint statement issued by Washington, Paris and London said that Syrian government used Sarin gas on the town of Khan Sheikhun, which is located some 10 miles (15 kilometers) from Al-Lataminah, in an attack launched on April 4 and killed more than 80 people, including children.
the western governments said earlier in the day that a presumed chemical weapons attack on the Syrian town of Al-Lataminah, that occurred just days before a similar atrocity left scores dead nearby, "bears the hallmarks of the Syrian regime." "These events show how critical it is that the UN Security Council renew the UN-OPCW Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), which has the responsibility of officially determining responsibility for such attacks, key to deterring them in the future," the White House said in a statement.
"We urge Russia to change course before the JIM expires, and we believe all responsible nations must vote in favor of extending this critical body," the statement added. Russia, Syria's ally, and the United States have put forward competing draft resolutions on extending the work of the panel after its mandate expires on November 16. The United States circulated a new draft text on Tuesday that called for an 18-month extension, instead of two years as initially proposed.
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Another EU member may sue Germany for war debt
(MENAFN) Greece has not lost up on the topic of German reparations for World War II crimes, said Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Wednesday.
Dendias stated at a joint news conference with his Polish colleague Zbigniew Rau in Warsaw that "this subject remains open for the Greek government and Greek society."
“And its resolution, which is primarily a matter of principle, I think will be beneficial for all the countries involved and the EU as such,” the Greek minister stated.
Dendias has already raised the restitution issue on several occasions. On the 77th anniversary of the Distomo massacre, in which soldiers of the Waffen-SS slaughtered 228 men, women, and children in the Greek town, he stated that German reparations would "constitute a de facto apology for the atrocities of the German occupation troops."
In July, the minister discussed the issue again with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. She stated at the time that her country considers the legal problem resolved, but that Germany still has responsibility for its Nazi past. According to the German minister, any reconciliation process may involve investments in towns and villages devastated by the German occupation as well as help for Greek Jews.
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This episode of The Conversation's In Depth Out Loud podcast tells the story of the monstrous egos and toxic rivalries behind the discovery of insulin.
You can read the text version of this in-depth article here . The audio version is read by Martin Buchanan in partnership with Noa, News Over Audio. Listen to more articles from The Conversation, for free, on the Noa app .
Kersten Hall, author and honorary fellow at the school of philosophy, religion and history of science at the University of Leeds, recounts a tale that at times resembles Game of Thrones in lab coats, with pipettes rather than poisoned daggers.
The music in In Depth Out Loud is Night Caves, by Lee Rosevere . In Depth Out Loud is produced by Gemma Ware.
This story came out of a project at The Conversation called Insights, which is supported by Research England. You can read more stories in the series here .
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Down the Mississippi: Kayakers ask, 'What About Blue?'
As they paddle the Mississippi River from start to finish, three kayakers are trying to get people to think blue as well as green.
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(MENAFN - Arab Times) DUBAI, Feb 12, (RTRS): The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) said on Monday it was working with Indian counterparts to explore alternatives after India's three main stock markets announced they would stop licensing their indexes and securities abroad.
India's decision appears to threaten several products offered by the DGCX, which trades futures based on the Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex index; futures based on single Indian stocks; and Indian rupee and US dollar-based futures for an Indian index compiled using methodology from MSCI.
'DGCX is working very closely with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as well as India International Exchange (INX) to explore alternative offerings, which will be communicated in due course,' it said.
The BSE, the National Stock Exchange and the Metropolitan Stock Exchange said on Friday that they would terminate their foreign licensing agreements with immediate effect, subject to notice periods, because they wanted to prevent trading in Indian assets from migrating outside the country. The DGCX said trade in its equity-related contracts was continuing for now, but did not elaborate on what arrangements might be made if notice periods expired.
The United Arab Emirates and the Gulf have large populations of Indian expatriates, and India-related contracts have been a major reason for growth in the DGCX's business over recent months.
The exchange reported earlier that last month was its best January ever for trading volumes and value, with volume across its business surging 40 percent from a year earlier to 1.91 million lots valued at $47 billion. The main drivers of the growth were the Indian rupee, other currency pairs, Indian single stock futures and Sensex futures, it said.
Last November, the DGCX said it was adding 44 blue-chip Indian companies to its range of single stock futures. Between July and October, it traded 851,108 of the contracts, up ten-fold from 2016, with a value of $5.4 billion, it said.
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Doha: Members of Kerala Social and Cultural Association (KSCA) came together on the weekend to mark their traditional New Year - Vishu.
“Vishu Sandhya celebrated on May 12, 2022, brought together the members of the association for a grand celebration after almost a gap of two years,” said the President of the association Satheesan Thattat.
The event held at the Ashoka Hall in Indian Cultural Center (ICC) featured cultural performances by its members. KSCA Doha is a socio-cultural association with over 900 members affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of Embassy of India, Doha-Qatar.
The event started with the lighting of the lamp after which the smaller kids of the association were given a token of blessing, Vishu Kaineetam, which was then followed by cultural performances.
'The evening witnessed an array of programmes, with diverse performances by the KSCA family members, including folk dances by kids, a traditional Kathakali performance and a skit,' said Binil Kumar, programme coordinator.
ICC President PN Babu Rajan, ICBF Acting President Vinod V Nair, Oriental Trading MD VS Narayanan and ICC Head of Affiliation and Membership Sajeev S were the chief guests for the day.
Ladies Wing General Secretary Thara Renjeet and Joint Secretary Vrinda Satheesh coordinated the cultural performances. Excom Members Babu Nambiyath, Neethi Mohan, Madhusudhana Paniker, Prasanth CG, Gopakumar Pillai, and Biju S Nair gave the vote of thanks and handed over mementos to all the performers.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - The Directorate of National Meteorology (DNM) has announced heavy rainfall from Friday, December 15 to Saturday, December 16 and cold weather from Monday to Wednesday in several provinces of Morocco. Heavy rains ranging from 30 to 45 millimeters are expected from this Friday at 7 p.m. until Saturday at 9 a.m. in the provinces of Larache, Chefchaouen, Ouezzane, and Kenitra, indicates the DNM in a Meteorological Alert. The DNM also forecasts locally moderate rain or showers varying between 15 and 25 millimeters during the same period in the provinces of Rabat, Salé, Sidi Slimane, Taounate, Skhirate-Temara, Mohammedia, and Casablanca. Cold weather is expected in the provinces of Ifrane, Azilal, Al Haouz, Beni Mellal, Midelt, Boulmane, Jerada, Taourirt, and Figuig from Monday to Wednesday. The minimum temperatures will vary between -6 and 0 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperatures should reach 3 to 7 degrees Celsius. The regions of Khenifra, Sefrou, El Hajeb, Khemisset, Taza, Guercif, Oujda, Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Driouech, Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Berkane, Chichaoua, Ouezzane, and Taounate will also experience a cold weather, with minimum temperatures varying between 0 and 3 degrees Celcius and maximum temperatures between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius. The cold wave may persist in these areas during the rest of the week, according to the"
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(MENAFN) Turkey's Minister of Industry and Technology announced on Monday that the renowned Gemlik olives from the northwestern province of Bursa will soon gain official recognition from the European Union (EU). Mustafa Varank stated that the Gemlik olive has been officially registered in the Official Journal of the European Commission, and by May 28, the registration process will be completed, granting it recognition as an EU-recognized product.
Varank highlighted the efforts initiated in January to mobilize international geographical indication, aiming to effectively protect Turkey's local and regional values on the international stage. He emphasized that after the necessary procedures are finalized, the number of Turkish products registered in the EU will increase to 14.
With the ambition to register a total of 100 Turkish products possessing significant commercial potential at the international level, Varank revealed that 41 applications are currently in progress before the EU Commission. These ongoing proceedings indicate Turkey's commitment to preserving and promoting its rich agricultural heritage and unique products.
The recognition of Gemlik olives by the EU signifies a significant milestone for this distinct Turkish variety. Gemlik olives are known for their exceptional quality, taste, and unique characteristics, which have contributed to their popularity both domestically and internationally. The official recognition from the EU will further enhance their reputation and open doors to new opportunities in European markets.
This achievement aligns with Turkey's broader strategy to protect and showcase its diverse agricultural products and regional specialties. By securing international recognition, Turkish products gain a competitive advantage in terms of branding, marketing, and consumer trust. The government's efforts in pursuing geographical indication registrations demonstrate a commitment to preserving the cultural and economic significance of local products while expanding their global reach.
The recognition of Gemlik olives by the EU is not only a source of pride for Bursa province but also an encouraging development for Turkish producers and exporters. It paves the way for increased market access, potential growth in exports, and the promotion of Turkish agricultural excellence on a broader international scale.
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Indian goods worth as much as $26 billion, which are currently taxed at 5% by the UAE, will be allowed at zero duty once the free trade agreement (FTA) with Abu Dhabi comes into force by May, according to a commerce ministry analysis.
It will particularly help labour-intensive sectors, including textiles and garments, agriculture, leather and footwear, where domestic exporters typically operate at thin margins and compete with low-cost economies like Bangladesh and Vietnam.
Some of the remaining traded items, which will also have duty-free access to the UAE market under the FTA signed on February 18, currently attract higher duties and some others are already granted tax-free entry. So, the extent of duty relief in these products varies accordingly.
To start with, while Abu Dhabi has offered duty-free access to 90% of Indian exports to it, New Delhi will allow 80% of the UAE’s supplies at zero tax. Both the countries are aiming to raise bilateral trade to $100 billion in five years from about $60 billion now.
India remained shy of an FTA for a decade due to complaints that deals struck in the UPA era had short-changed interests of domestic industry and only widened New Delhi’s trade deficit with the partner nations. By signing the latest pact, the government hopes to prove sceptics wrong.
According to the ministry’s analysis, the Indian textile and garment sector will see additional exports of $2 billion to the UAE over the next 5 years due to the FTA. Of this, incremental exports in man-made fibre textiles alone will be to the tune of $650 million.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew affirmed his platform's full commitment to investing in data preservation especially since the future of social networking sites will be a combination of laws and transparency, with the help of artificial intelligence.
In a discussion session within the activities of the Qatar Economic Forum, Chew referred to the development taking place in the field of artificial intelligence considering it very important and that it would improve the level of our daily lives as well as help in self-expression in better way.
He pointed to the risks and caveats that must be taken into account in order to understand the reality of modern technology and the services it will provide to everyone in the future that enhance opportunities to benefit from them, provided that it is legalized and subjected to strict mechanisms and standards.
Regarding the globalization of social media, the TikTok CEO said saturation with ideas and skills available through these platforms contributes to cosmic interdependence, and this has been accompanied by an increase, during the recent period, in the rates of dialogues related to data and information security. He stressed interest in preserving user data especially since TikTok has a Texas project to store Americans' data, in addition to another similar project in Norway, which will be a headquarters for Europeans' data.
He also revealed that his platform was in the process of studying the development of a language model taking advantage of the evolvement of artificial intelligence, and that digital products can improve the quality of our daily lives better than it was in the past.
In terms of risks, Chew said that are many caveats that must be taken into account and must be understood by all in order to know the reality of the various services provided by technology, adding the formulation of laws regulating the nature of their work contributes to achieving this especially since painstaking efforts have been made over 10 years to develop artificial intelligence algorithms. (QNA)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Five countries contributed 46.6 per cent of Abu Dhabi's total imports during the first three months of 2018, with Japan leading at Dh3.1 billion, followed by Saudi Arabia, the United States, India and China.
The total value of the emirate's imports reached Dh26.3 billion during the first quarter of 2018, according to figures issued by Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi.
Oman occupied first place in terms of retail sector imports, which reached a value of Dh30.6 million, followed by Japan, Italy, Saudi Arabia and the US, which account for 57.5 per cent of the sector.
The total value of the emirate's exports reached Dh116 billion during the first quarter of 2018, with China occupying first place in terms of business sector exports with Dh1.8 billion, followed by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and India, which accounted for 52.9 per cent of the sector.
Five key trading partners accounted for 87.4 per cent of the emirate's total retail exports, with Bangladesh occupying first place at Dh57.5, followed by India, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait.
Five other countries accounted for 83.3 per cent of the export sector, with France coming in first place in terms of contributions, as the value of its exports reached dh8.8 million, followed by Germany, Italy, Djibouti and Spain.
The US occupied first place in the government imports sector, with a value of Dh530.3 million, followed by France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. These five countries accounted for 92.7 per cent of this sector.
Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, imitation jewellery, vehicles, aircraft, ships and similar transport equipment, as well as animals and livestock products, accounted for 94.5 per cent of the total retail export sector.
Aircraft, ships, textiles similar goods also contributed 68.3 per cent of the total imports of the retail sector.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Marriott International's Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan announces the appointment of Lakshmanan Ramanathan as the hotel's new General Manager.
With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Ramanathan brings a wealth of knowledge and a demonstrated track record of excellence to his new role, said the hotel in a release.
He started his career in 1999 as a housekeeper at Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. Then, from 2001, he worked as an expert in pre-opening and renovation projects ranging from operations of Front Office, Housekeeping, Rooms, Spa and overall operations for over 22 years at Marriott International.
Before his appointment, Ramanathan held key leadership roles at renowned properties including Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport, JW Marriott Bengaluru and the Westin Chennai Velachery.
In his capacity as General Manager, Ramanathan will spearhead all aspects of operations, sales, and marketing at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan.
“The entire team at Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan extends a warm welcome to Lakshmanan Ramanathan and looks forward to his leadership in steering the hotel towards a future defined by excellence and unparalleled guest experiences,” concluded the release.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Following Manchester United's defeat to Newcastle United, defender Harry Maguire came forward to support star winger Marcus Rashford, who has faced criticism for his lackluster performances this season. Rashford, who is striving to match his previous season's form, has struggled to make an impact in the 2023-24 campaign, with just two goals and one assist in 13 Premier League appearances. Despite the scrutiny, Maguire defended his national compatriot, emphasising Rashford's hard work and reminding everyone of his stellar performances in the past.
Speaking about the team's overall performance, Maguire acknowledged the challenges of a demanding schedule, with three away games in six days. He noted the team's lack of intensity and tempo in the first half against Newcastle, stating, "They were a lot better than us. We grew into the game, but we didn't have enough in the end."
During the match, Newcastle dominated the midfield, with Joellinton and Bruno Guimaraes overpowering Scott McTominay and Kobbie Mainoo. Despite their control, Newcastle struggled to find the net, with Kieran Trippier hitting the crossbar from a freekick. The only goal of the game came from Anthony Gordon in the second half, securing Newcastle's victory.
Looking ahead, Manchester United faces a challenging 14-day period with four upcoming matches, including fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool in the Premier League and a clash with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Manager Erik ten Hag's side is gearing up for a crucial stretch of games that will test their mettle in both domestic and European competitions.
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What Micron's Bleak Outlook Means for Tech Sector
Micron Technology (MU), a supplier of DDR4/DDR5 memory for computers, reported a weak outlook.
This sent MU stock down by ~5% after the report. The warning is bad news for the semiconductor
Micron posted earnings of $2.59 a share on $8.64 billion in revenue. In the fourth quarter, it expects
revenue of $6.8 billion - $7.6 billion. EPS is in the range of $1.43 to $1.83. Analysts are off the mark. They
expected Micron would post revenue of $9.05 billion and an EPS of $2.62.
Speculators previously thought that a chip shortage would lift Micron's profits. The outlook suggests the
down cycle is now in play. Still, Micron is profitable during a down cycle. It will sustain its average selling
price, which will help profit margins.
To take advantage of the stock drop, Micron will buy back shares.
Micron managed its inventories well. It also limited its capital expenditure. Fortunately, the capacity
constraints resulted in a lower inventory build-up. When the economy improves, demand for server
upgrades will rebound. Micron positioned its business to take advantage of a demand recovery in the
fiscal year of 2023.
Investors are short-term thinkers. Micron's weak outlook will hurt technology stocks. The downside is
limited from here. Look for selling pressure to end before building a position.
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(MENAFN- IANS) United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has linked the devastating floods last year in Pakistan to“climate chaos” spurred by greenhouse gas emissions to make his case for aid to Islamabad.
Speaking on Wednesday at a General Assembly briefing on floor relief for Islamabad, the UN chief said:“Pakistan needs and deserves massive support from the international community. I call on donors (and) on international financial institutions to make good on their commitments, and put the money they have promised the 4RF -- Resilience, Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework for Pakistan -- on the table as soon as possible."
He said that only 69 per cent of the $816 million pledged to the Floods Response Plan launched by the UN and Islamabad has been received.
“Pakistan is still waiting for much of the funding, and delays are undermining people's efforts to rebuild their lives."
Trying to link Pakistan's floods to climate change, he said:“The country is responsible for less than 1 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions – but its people are 15 times more likely to die from climate-related impacts than people elsewhere."
The UN chief went on to say that“climate chaos” is“beating that door down, from Libya to the Horn of Africa, China, Canada and beyond" which have been hit by floods recently "and Pakistan is a chronicle of climate chaos foretold”.
“Developed countries must deliver the $100 billion" to the Green Climate Fund for developing countries to deal with climate change“and double (climate) finance for adaptation and resilience”.
General Assembly President Dennis Francis referred to the floods in Morocco and Libya and said:“Both tragic events serve as a sobering reminder that climate change knows no bounds, and our promises to countries and communities affected by it must remain steadfast.
“Considering climate-related disasters have almost doubled in the past two decades, we must make a determined effort to diminish disaster risk by focusing on prevention and preparedness."
Pakistan's floods are“a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of unchecked climate change”, he said.
Francis added:“I call upon Member States and the UN system to maintain their unwavering support for Pakistan's recovery and reconstruction endeavours."
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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 18 (ANI): With 315 more COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan on Thursday, the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the state is now at 13,857, as per the state health department.
The bulletin issued by the state health department reported that 275 patients recovered from the disease on Thursday, taking the number of recovered patients to 10,742.
At present, there are 2,785 active cases in the state.
With 17 patients succumbing to COVID-19 in the state on Thursday, the number of deaths due to the virus now stands at 330.
With the highest single-day increase of 12,881 COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus count has reached 3,66,946 on Thursday. (ANI)


(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, May 2: Livestock Transport and Trading Company (Al-Mawashi) is set for the month of Ramadan in all perspectives, and guarantees the provision of roughly 120,000 herds of Australian sheep and 250 calves to cover any increase in market demand, reports Al-Wasat daily.
Chief Executive Officer Engineer Osama Boodai was quoted as saying the company has scheduled trips to transport herds of sheep and cattle in a well organized manner. He added the trips will start ahead of Ramadan and continue until the end of the holy month to ensure all market demands are catered for. He noted the company will usher in Ramadan with the opening of an ultramodern Capital Abattoir project and Livestock Market.
The project is the largest in Kuwait in terms of building and production capacity. It's located on 94,000 square/meters area at a total cost of KD 16 million (almost $52.8 million). He reaffirmed the Capital Abattoir will create several jobs for Kuwaitis in administrative, technical and vocational specialties. He stated the company has been playing a leading role with ambitious Kuwaiti hands within the past 44 years and that the abattoir is capable of accommodating 6,400 herds per shift, and could contain 18,000 herds of sheep, cattle and camels per day.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 27
Head of Israeli Embassy in Azerbaijan George Deek commemorated the 2020 second Karabakh war martyrs in the country with a minute of silence, Trend reports referring to the embassy's Twitter page.
“Today on Memorial Day, Ambassador George Deek and the Embassy staff stood for a minute of silence in solidarity with the people of Azerbaijan, respecting the memory of the victims of the war. We pray for peace for the region, and convey our sympathies to the families of the victims,” the embassy tweeted.
The memory of the martyrs of the second Karabakh war has been honored with a minute of silence in Azerbaijan.
Traffic flow in the country was suspended. A minute of silence is accompanied by the honking of cars, metro trains, and ships in Baku Bay.
On September 27, 2020, the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan launched a counter-offensive operation against Armenia. As a result of the second Karabakh war, which lasted for 44 days, the Azerbaijani territories, which had been under Armenian occupation for 30 years, were liberated.
By order of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated December 2, 2020, a decision was made to annually celebrate September 27 as Remembrance Day.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'It is embarrassing to run out of toilet paper in your home or to knock the spare roll into the toilet and I wanted to prevent that from happening,' said an inventor from Marysville, Calif., 'so I invented HANDIROLL.'
The decorative and functional patent-pending invention provides ease in accessibility of toilet paper rolls, ensuring a roll would be within easy reach when needed. It eliminates the hassle of reaching or straining to gain access to a roll of toilet paper as well as the embarrassment of being caught without toilet tissue nearby, especially while visiting friends, family, etc. This would also prevent the roll from accidentally falling into the toilet when stored on the toilet tank. Convenient, easy to use, and effective, it saves time and space. The inventor has created a prototype.
The original design was submitted to the Sacramento sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-SCO-257, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at .
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Iron Gate Records partners up with Intercept Music Group and InGrooves Music Group / Universal Music Group to take their striving business to the next level.
The company offers an array of services ranging from distribution, promotion, touring, management, radio campaigns to social media marketing. Established by entrepreneur and business executive Mark A. Skoda, along with current 3 Doors Down band member and musician Greg Upchurch, Iron Gate Records is a virtual one stop shop for independent artists.
Not rookies to the business, Iron Gate Records is comprised of experienced management from the music business who have been the backbone to many successful up and coming recording artists. Iron Gate brings back that classic artist development that has been virtually non-existent in the music business as of the last several years. By providing the business structure and their a la carte services, the artist has the freedom to focus on being creative and making hit records.
Iron Gate Records began with the artist in mind and the company needed one additional key component to push the company to the top. This partnership with Intercept Music Group has opened up additional services and amazing new opportunities and now with INgroove/UMG behind the company, it looks as if the sky’s the limit for Iron Gate Records.
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Doha: Bringing much ease to traffic congestion in center of Doha, B-Ring Road Development Project is likely to be completed before the end of this year.
The project aims to develop the B-Ring Road and increase its capacity. The road is considered a vital road characterised by its heavy traffic movement as they connect traffic to and from vital areas such as Msheireb, Al Muntazah, Al Corniche, Al Sadd and Bin Mahmoud, the Public Works Authority said on its website.
According to the Authority, the project is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2021 while some phases of the project are likely to complete in the current quarter (Q2) of this year as per details shared in an infographic available on Ashghal’s website.
The B-Ring Road also connects many commercial and services facilities such as Rumailah Hospital, in addition to touristic destinations such as National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, Al Badaa Park and others.
The project includes enhancing the B-Road & Al Khaleej Street capacity by increasing the number of its lanes from 2 to 3 lanes in each direction as well as developing Onaiza Street.
Developing parts of the streets perpendicular to the B-Ring Road such as Al Matar, Wadi Mushireb, Rawdat Al Khail, and Al Rayyan streets and developing the entrance to Rumailah Hospital are also part of B Ring Road Development Project.
The project will enhance traffic safety by providing street lighting, pedestrian & cycle lanes & pedestrian crossings and it will also increase the number of parking bays.
Other parts of the project include landscaping and developing infrastructure services such as the storm-water drainage system, drainage network, developing the existing potable water, among others, according to information shared by Ashghal on its website.
In an earlier statement, Ashghal said that several Doha Metro stations are located within the project area, which increases the importance of this project as it will facilitate the transport between many vital destinations in the centre of Doha and the rest of the country.
In order to enhance the traffic flow in the area and facilitate movement between the A-Ring Road and the B-Ring Road, the project will upgrade six intersections including Fareej Abdul Aziz Intersection, Al Doha Al Jadeed Intersection, and the intersections known as Asiad Intersection, Wadi Rasheeda Intersection, Al Orouba Intersection, and Bin Dirham Intersection.
A new intersection will be developed at the intersection of Al Khaleej Street with Al Jazeera Street. Three roundabouts will be converted to signal-controlled intersections, which are Qasr Al Marmar, Al Mannai (Al Khaleej), and Wadi Msheireb (Al Jaidah Bridge) roundabouts.
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Jamaica will be the host destination for the prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America 2022 scheduled for August 31.
Top travel industry executives and decision makers from across the Caribbean and Americas will attend the Red Carpet Gala Reception to be held at Sandals Montego Bay, where the region’s best will be celebrated.
“We are proud and honored that Jamaica is once again hosting the World Travel Awards this year for the eighth time and, notably, in the year of the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence,” said Edmund Bartlett, Minister Jamaican Tourism.
“This is an important occasion for our destination as we will welcome some of the region’s best minds in travel and tourism. The Caribbean has led the global tourism recovery, and the leaders will be recognized at these illustrious awards. Jamaica is a fitting backdrop and a testament to our leadership position in the industry and our appeal as a destination of choice for group business travel and prestigious events such as this.
Jamaica has won numerous accolades from the World Travel Awards over the years, including Best Caribbean Tourism Board for 13 consecutive years and Top Caribbean Destination for 15 consecutive years.
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(MENAFN) The latest findings from Rosstat, Russia's official statistics agency, underscore a concerning trend of widening income inequality within the country in 2023. According to the report on the social and economic landscape, the Gini index, a key measure of income distribution, rose to 0.403, signaling an increase from the 2022 figure of 0.395. This surge in the index indicates a deepening income gap among the Russian population.
The report highlights that, based on preliminary data, the top 10 percent of earners in 2023 accounted for 29.7 percent of the total income, a slight uptick from 29.1 percent in the previous year. Conversely, the 10 percent least advantaged population saw a marginal decrease, accounting for 2.0 percent of the total income, down from 2.1 percent in 2022.
While the report notes a positive trajectory in real wages, with a notable increase of 7.8 percent in 2023, it also emphasizes the importance of considering wages adjusted for inflation. Real wages reflect income in terms of the goods and services that can be purchased, offering a more accurate representation of purchasing power.
According to the preliminary data, the average monthly salary at the end of 2023 stood at approximately USD810. President Vladimir Putin, addressing the Federal Assembly, acknowledged the challenges posed by rising inequality and directed the government to prioritize reducing the current 9 percent poverty rate to below 7 percent by 2030. The report raises critical questions about the effectiveness of economic policies and social programs in addressing the growing divide and underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic development in Russia.
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BAKU, Azerbijan, August 2. The price of Azeri
LT CIF Augusta on August 1 decreased by $6.81 compared to the
previous price and amounted to $105.97 per barrel, Trend reports referring to
the source from the country's oil and gas market.
The price of Azeri LT FOB Ceyhan decreased by $6.79 to $103.81
The average price of URALS oil sold by Azerbaijan in the Russian
Port of Novorossiysk decreased by $6.86 compared to the previous
indicator, amounting to $65.78 per barrel.
The cost of a barrel of Brent Dated oil, produced in the North
Sea decreased by $7.07 compared to the previous price and made up
$107.07 per barrel.
Official currency rate for August 2 is 1.7 AZN/USD
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The 2023 edition of the biennial World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of Qatar Foundation, will be on November 28-29, a top official said.
Speaking on the sidelines of Doha Learning Days Festival recently, WISE CEO Stavros N Yiannouka, noted that plans are afoot with partners for the 11th edition of the event.
“The theme will be finalised very soon and the activities leading up to the summit will be announced in due course of time.“We want to continue working with our partners across Qatar and the globe and engage with the youth and help amplify their voices. We have our ongoing programmes to complement the summit,” he said.
Yiannouka also revealed that the WISE Awards 2023 finalists will be announced soon.“We celebrated the WISE Awards 2022 winners along with the Doha Learning Days Festival. We had to postpone the celebration due to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Nominations for the WISE Prize is also happening soon. The WISE Edtech Accelerator programme as well as the Learners Voices programme are well on course and all these will culminate with the 2023 WISE Summit,” he said.
WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform for creative thinking, debate and purposeful action. WISE has established itself as a global reference in new approaches to education. Through both the biennial summit and a range of ongoing programmes WISE is promoting innovation and building the future of education through collaboration.
Since its inception in 2009, WISE has evolved into a thriving global, multi-sectoral community, which continues to generate fruitful dialogue and productive partnerships. The WISE community is a network of education stakeholders - from students to decision-makers - from about 200 countries who share ideas and collaborate to seek creative solutions to solve challenges facing education.
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Tokyo, Jan 30 (IANS) False alarms by Apple's iPhone 14 series' Crash Detection feature are causing problems in Japan, with fire departments near skiing areas getting more emergency call-outs than usual because of the automated calls.
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has issued a warning to smartphone users regarding crash-detecting technologies in smartphones and other devices, due to an increase in automated attempts to reach for help when it is not necessary, reports AppleInsider.
This problem has been an issue for the Kita-Alps Nagano Fire Department, which handles five municipalities in Nagano prefecture.
The report mentioned that 919 emergency calls were made between December 16, 2022, and January 23, of which 134 were false calls, with most triggered by Crash Detection within a skiing area.
Similarly, Gujo City Fire Department in Gifu prefecture had received 351 emergency calls from January 1 to January 23, of which 135 of the calls were false alarms.
It is possible to turn off the feature, but one firefighter explained that since it is an effective feature in cases where a serious accident actually happened, 'we can't ask users to turn it off'.
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- The exhibition celebrates the creativity of a group of talents from Dubai Culture.
- The visit comes within the framework of Badri's keenness to support creativity, motivate talents and enable them to proceed on their journey towards excellence.
Dubai, UAE: Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), viewed the creations of a group of distinguished talents from the Authority at the 'Min – Ela' art exhibition. The exhibition is held by Dubai Culture at Al Safa Art and Design Library and seeks to celebrate the artists.
This visit comes from Badri's keenness to support creativity, motivate talents in the emirate and enable them to proceed on their journey towards excellence. Badri affirmed that the 'Min – Ela' exhibition is a chance for the community to be better acquainted with the Dubai Culture family through a talent showcase of some of the people who have the privilege to serve and safeguard the sector.
The exhibition provides the public with an exceptional experience to enjoy the charm and authenticity of Emirati heritage and art while also catching a glimpse of the diverse creative fields our family encompasses, and get to know some of the hidden talents that have been put on display for the first time.
Since its founding in 2008, Dubai Culture has worked on enabling and developing the cultural and creative sectors in the emirate as the custodian entity, based on its cultural responsibility towards Dubai and to help define it locally and globally. The Authority continues to celebrate and safeguard Dubai's cultural heritage, with the overarching aim of positioning the emirate as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity and a thriving hub for talent.
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Sponsorships for local sports teams can provide important financial support for the team, as well as help to promote the team and raise awareness of the sport in the community.
Some of the key benefits of sponsorships for local sports teams include:
Financial support: Sponsorships can provide teams with much-needed financial resources to cover costs such as equipment, uniforms, and transportation. This can help to keep the team running and allow them to focus on training and competing.
Community exposure: Sponsorships can help to raise awareness of the team and the sport in the community. This can lead to increased participation and support for the team, as well as help to grow the sport in the area.
Brand awareness: Sponsorships with logos on sportswear can help companies and organizations to increase their brand awareness and promote their products or services in the community. This can be beneficial for both the sponsor and the team whether football, rugby, hockey, boxing, or any other sport.
Building relationships: Sponsorships can help to build relationships between businesses and organizations and the local sports community. This can lead to future collaboration and support for the team and the sport in the community.
Community development: Sponsorships can help to develop the community by providing opportunities for people to participate in sports and stay active. This can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of the community.


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Amazon Web Services To Support Space Tech In Partnership With ISRO And IN-SPACe
Chennai, Sept 15 (KNN) Amazon's cloud computing division Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to back space technology with its cloud products.
This will help space startups and research institutes tap cloud technologies and develop talent, the company said.
Under this partnership startups can develop space-tech solutions and improve their research and development using AWS.
Cloud computing-led innovations enable the space industry to make faster decisions and help startups identify use cases and accelerate solution development, said Shalini Kapoor, Director and Chief Technologist, Public Sector, AWS India and South Asia.
"We look forward to helping customers in India build space-tech solutions to make life on Earth better," she added.
AWS hopes to grow in the Indian market with space-tech associations as India opens up its space sector to private players creating a successful startup ecosystem. AWS will provide eligible space startups tools, resources, and expert technical support at no cost through the AWS Activate program, it said. This will enable startups to commercialise them faster.
ISRO, INSPACe and AWS will also collaborate on a new initiative to train students and educators in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics, and security. This will help startups build future space startups in India using advanced technologies, Amazon said.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh Rabi'I 06 1437 December 17 2015 SPA -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources pointed out that its follow-up with a number of security and competent agencies has succeeded in thwarting one of the largest diesel smuggling operation by monitoring the movement of nearly 450 tank containers loaded with the amount of nine million liters of diesel that has been prepared in a number of locations in Riyadh and the Eastern Region and headed towards King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam where it was fallen in the grip of customs at the port.
The Ministry said in a statement today that this operation is the largest attempt to smuggle diesel since the start of the application of checking procedures using advanced fuel discrimination marker technique where in that operation it was resorted to hide the trace of diesel by mixing it with some chemicals but the higher cooperation between the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Saudi Customs and the vigilance of customs inspectors prevented the success of the smuggling operation.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources pointed out that that to limit those attempts the Ministry coordinated with Saudi Customs and Saudi Aramco by equipping a number of specialized laboratories to use the advanced fuel discrimination marker technique that is added to the chemical composition of a number of fuels to enable the customs at border ports to detect any attempt to smuggle fuel outside the Kingdom.
It is worth mentioning that the big difference between fuel prices in the Kingdom and prices in neighboring countries is the first motive in the continuation of such attempts from time to time.
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In 2022, 22.6 million passengers passed through Zurich Airport.
Compared to last year, this corresponds to more than a doubling; in 2021, 10.2 million passengers were counted. Compared to 2019, passenger numbers are at 72pc.
After a first quarter that was still marked by the pandemic, passenger traffic at Zurich Airport recovered significantly over the course of the year. In the first half of the year, passenger numbers rose within as short period of time from 15,000 in some cases to up to 90,000 travelers on peak days. Although the total number of passengers is thus still below the figures for 2019, it exceeds the forecasts made at the beginning of the year.
The number of air traffic movements was 216,584 in 2022, an increase of 63pc compared to 2021 and 79pc compared to 2019. A total of 422,153 tons of cargo were handled at Zurich Airport in 2022. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of 7pc and compared to 2019, a decrease of 7pc.
In December 2022, 1,904,409 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 80pc compared to last year. Passenger levels are 82pc of those reached in December 2019.
The number of local passengers was 1,289,918. Transfer passengers amounted to 32pc, equal to 609,554 passengers.
Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 26pc to 17,581 take offs or landings. A monthly comparison shows that air traffic movements are at 87pc of the 2019 level. The average passenger per movement figure increased to 126 (+34pc vs. previous year). The average seat load factor was at 77% (+20 percentage points vs. previous year).
A total of 34'087 tons of freight were transported at Zurich Airport during the month of December. This led to a decrease of 9% in freight volume compared to last year. Compared to December 2019, freight volume decreased by 11pc.
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Published: Thu 8 Dec 2022, 1:15 PM
Ninety premium number plates are set to go under the hammer in Dubai at the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) 111th open auction next week.
There will be 2, 3, 4 and 5-digit plates, including 'super plates' U 2222 and O 36, according to RTA. Plates on offer bear (H-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z) codes.
The auction will be held at 4.30pm on Saturday, December 17, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Hotel. Registration of bidders starts on Monday, December 12.
Those interested can also register for the auction through RTA's website, Dubai Drive app, or any of the authority's Customers Happiness Centres at Umm Al Ramool, Deira and Al Barsha.
Seats are limited, and priority will be given to bidders. Though pre-registration is recommended, residents may also sign up at the bidding hall from 2pm.
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The sale of number plates is subject to a 5 per cent VAT. Each bidder is required to have a traffic file in Dubai, and deposit a security cheque amounting to Dh25,000.
Bidders have also to pay a non-refundable auction fee of AED 120 at the abovementioned customers' happiness centres. Payment can also be made online with a credit card or the Dubai Drive app.
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VIRGINIA (WJHL) – Virginia cases of COVID-19 reached over 2,400 on Saturday, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
VDH reports that 2,407 people in the state have tested positive for coronavirus, marking an increase of 306 cases compared to Thursday.
52 people have died in Virginia due to the virus, according to VDH.
21,552 people have been tested in the state as of Friday, and 390 people have been hospitalized due to the virus.
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The price of Azeri LT CIF Augusta, produced at the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field, increased by one dollar on Jan. 14 compared to the previous price and amounted to $89.12 per barrel, Trend reports, referring to the source from the country's oil and gas market.
The price of Azeri LT FOB Ceyhan on Jan. 13 totaled $88.31 per barrel, up by $0.96 as compared to the previous price.
The price of URALS oil, sold by Azerbaijan from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk through the Baku-Novorossiysk pipeline, made up $82.83 per barrel on Jan. 13, increasing by $0.86 as compared to the previous price.
Meanwhile, the cost of a barrel of Brent Dated, produced in the North Sea, rose by $0.77 compared to the previous price and made up $86.97 per barrel.
The official exchange rate on Jan. 15 is 1.7 AZN/1 USD.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) /wp-content/uploads/2012/06/police-lights-handcuffs-e1353812047658.jpg">A Sri Lankan worker has been sentenced to life in jail in Dubai for stabbing a compatriot to death during Christmas last year. The Sri Lankan convict, 36, was jailed for premeditated murder and consuming alcohol, Khaleej Times reported.
During Christmas last year, the convict was in a festive mood, drinking and singing with his wife, brothers and a group of friends from his homeland, when the man arrived at the house yelling.
The convict, who previously shared an apartment with the victim, rushed to the kitchen, grabbed a knife and followed the man outside the house.
The convict's brother had told the prosecutors that the victim used foul language, which provoked the convict. "He went to the kitchen and returned carrying a knife. He wanted to attack the man, and I tried to restrain him.
"Moments later, my wife ran to me and told me that he had stabbed the man outside the house."
The victim had already succumbed to his wounds by the time the police arrived at the scene. The convict fled the scene but surrendered to the police two days later.
Both men had previously fought because the victim reportedly broke into the convict's room and stole cash.
The convict had told the police that he hid for two days in Sharjah. He had claimed the attack was in self-defence, denying premeditated murder but admitting to consuming alcohol.
The ruling is subject to appeal within 15 days. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — A delegation representing the Jordan Europe Business Association (JEBA) will visit Poland at the end of June to explore boosting trade ties and maximising benefit from the EU relaxed rules of origindeal for Jordanian exports to Europe, Polish Ambassador in Amman Andrzej Swiezaczynski said.
'We are very optimistic about this visit and that it will help business delegations from both sides to look into increasing cooperation in various sectors, which will reflect positively on trade ties,' the ambassador said on Sunday on the occasion of Poland's national day that falls on May 3. The embassy will observe the national day on Monday, May 7.
Representatives from both sides will also look into benefiting from the EU relaxed rules of origin agreement signed between the EU and Jordan in 2016 under which manufacturers in Jordan can import up to 70 per cent of the raw materials used in production, and still label the finished products as 'Made in Jordan', qualifying them for trade concessions. The agreement is valid for ten years.
According to the ambassador, trade exchange between the two countries reached around 12 million euros in the first two months of 2018 compared with 14.4 million euros in the first two months of 2017.
'The drop followed recent measures by the Jordanian government that entailed increasing sales tax and some fees… but we are optimistic that trade will go back to normal and increase soon,' Swiezaczynski said.
On tourism, the ambassador said that the number of Polish tourists coming to Jordan is expected to increase largely starting this year as budget operator Ryanair will start operating flights from Warsaw and Kraków in October 2018.
'The number of Polish tourists coming to Jordan rose by about 30 per cent in 2017… Jordan enjoys many beautiful places such as Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and others,' he noted.
Commending Jordan's role in providing help to the Syrian refugees, the ambassador said that Poland is currently discussing with Jordanian authorities the establishment of a hospital to benefit Syrian refugees and host communities in the Kingdom, noting that Poland will boost its aid to Jordan this year to reduce the pressure caused by the presence of large numbers of refugees, with a special focus on education and medical services.
Poland and Jordan enjoy 'excellent' cooperation in the political and security fields, the ambassador stated, stressing: 'Jordan plays a key role in regional stability and peacemaking efforts and we appreciate this role and will continue to support Jordan.'
According to the ambassador, several bilateral agreements are ready to be signed in the areas of science, culture, students exchange, archaeology, visa exemption for diplomats, among other areas.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Fame and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died at the age of 63.
The American singer and actress was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame, as well as co-writing and singing the smash hit Flashdance… What a Feeling, for which she won an Oscar and a Grammy.
She later starred in films opposite Clint Eastwood and Tatum O'Neal.
Cara's publicist, who announced her death, said she died at home in Florida but the cause is“currently unknown”.
Born in 1959 in the Bronx, New York City, Cara was the youngest of five children and started her career on Spanish-language TV. Her father was Puerto Rican and her mother, Cuban-American.
Having recorded music as a child, both in Spanish and English, she went on to appear in a number of on-and-off Broadway musicals.
But it was in 1980 that Cara shot to fame when she bagged the role of Coco Hernandez – and sung Fame's title track.
Her performance earned her a Best Actress nomination at the 1981 Golden Globe Awards.
Cara later co-wrote and sang the vocals for Flashdance… What A Feeling, from the 1983 blockbuster Flashdance, and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance as well as an Academy Award for Best Original Song. (BBC)
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(MENAFNEditorial) New Delhi: A well-known Cinematographer and President of Indian Cinematographers Society Addep Tondon was honored with the most prestigious National award for Hindi cinema- Hindi Cinema Sevi Samman for his selfless services to the industry on the 3rd day of 10th Global Film Festival at Vigyan Bhawan.
The President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry Sandeep Marwah, renowned cine star Jackie Shroff and CINTAA President Sushant Singh presented the award to Adeep Tondon in a jam packed auditorium of Vigyan Bhawan.
Earlier renowned cine star and member parliament Shartughan Sinha, Vijay Goel Minister for State Parliamentary Affairs and Statistical Implementation Government of India had spoken about the role of Hindi cinema in uniting the nation and developing the language for all these years.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Omantel said on Monday that news regarding its Pakistani subsidiary WorldCall Telecom Ltd (WTL) is inaccurate and the company continues providing telecom services as usual.
There were recent media reports in Pakistan that the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has suspended the licence and services of WTL on its failure to pay around 69.11mn Pakistani rupees (RO258900) in annual radio frequency spectrum fee (ARFF) for 2011 and 2012.
'To clarify any misunderstanding the PTA issued a determination order to temporarily suspend the licence granted to the company to provide WLL (wireless local loop) services due to an old dispute over spectrum fees. The company appealed against the determination and the high court in Lahore issued a stay order in favour of the company' Omantel said in its filing to the Muscat Securities Market.
Omantel added that the WTL management is working with PTA to resolve the case. 'It is worth mentioning that the WLL service is one of many services that the company provides and therefore we reassure our valued shareholders and investors that there is no impact on WTL by this order.'
Omantel has a 56.8 per cent shareholding in WTL.
In a notification last week the PTA said that the licence (dated November 12 2004) awarded to WTL for provision of WLL services in 14 regions is hereby suspended immediately for a period of one month or till payment of outstanding due of 34.55mn rupees for 2011 and 34.55mn rupees for 2012 along with late payment fee of two per cent per month.
WTL's revenue dropped 28.3 per cent to RO5mn in the first half of 2014 over the corresponding period of last year mainly on declines in the WLL segment. Net loss widened to RO4.1mn from RO2.4mn Omantel's financial report showed.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Nov. 7 (Petra) -Ministry of Transport on Tuesday held the 3rd workshop to update Jordan's national transport policy, in cooperation with the World Bank, aimed to ensuring its alignment with Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) and identifying mechanism to integrate the proposed recommendations for developing and approving the updated policy document.
According to a statement, Minister of Transport, Wissam Tahtamouni, valued efforts of the World Bank team, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, and stakeholders participating in the workshop, which produced a "clear" formula for updating Jordan National Transport Policy.
The ministry said the workshop is part of the World Bank's technical assistance program offered under Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF), in cooperation with the consulting company (CBCS), with participation of public and private sectors' partners.
The participants went over results of a CBCS study and an analytical report to identify gaps in the Kingdom's current national transport policy, which showed missing comprehensive major policies for multiple sectors, primarily for the road sector, active transportation, safety, and technology, in addition to developing a detailed vision for gender, inclusivity, and climate, the statement said.
Based on the report outcomes, the study featured a set of recommendations for the proposed executive plan and implementation mechanisms for specific work programs, aimed to create the "appropriate" climate for developing an "institutional" and legal environment for developing a future vision of Jordan's transport sector.
The recommendations focused on aligning Jordan's transport policies and sub-sector plans with global developments and best practices in the areas of climate change and environment, funding, public-private partnerships, as well as institutional organization and legislative and regulatory aspects in the sector.
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(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
VIENNA, April 26 (KUNA) -- Head of Islamic Religious Community of Austria (IGGO) Umit Vural announced Monday the establishment of an Islamic charitable organization called Karima Charity Foundation to provide humanitarian aid to those in need, similar to the Caritas Internationalis of the Catholic Church and Diakonie, affiliated with the Protestant Church.
Among the charitable assistance provided by Karima is funding social projects for refugees and immigrants to help them live a decent life and integrate into Austrian society while preserving their cultural and religious heritage, Vural told Austria Press Agency Monday.
In addition, IGGO will start implementing a program to prepare imams in a way that makes them qualified to help social integration within an atmosphere of religious tolerance, he explained.
In this regard, Vural indicated that IGGO maintains good relations with the Church Council, the Diocese of Vienna, and coordinates with it directly to provide humanitarian services and exchange experiences, recalling that the establishment of Karima was not easy, but rather required a lot of effort and preparation in advance.
He hopes that many Muslim youths would join this organization to contribute to serving the Islamic community and all those in need of humanitarian help.
IGGO invites anyone who wants to become an imam in a mosque or a place of worship affiliated with the organization to join the Imams school, which will start soon, where the training period will last three years, at the end of which the graduate is given an official certificate that qualifies him to perform his religious duties properly, he said.
At the end of his speech, he urged the Austrian government and society to deal with Muslims with respect as part of society and in a way that encourages coexistence among different communities of society. (end)
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(MENAFN- Performance Communications) (03 April, 2024), Inter Emirates Motors (IEM), the exclusive distributor of MG Motor in the United Arab Emirates, has launched the all-new MG3, further diversifying MG’s highly popular car lineup in the country. Following a high-profile and exclusive Suhoor gathering hosted by IEM, guests received the opportunity to experience the car firsthand. Boasting a striking design, state-of-the-art technology, and delivering impressive performance, the all-new MG3 comes with a 1.5L petrol engine and will be available to customers across the GCC, Lebanon and Iraq from March 2024.
Prices for the new MG3 starts from AED 41,429 (excluding VAT) while the new model also comes with a generous 6-year/200,000 km manufacturer warranty. The new MG3, now in its third generation, is packed with new and innovative features such as a 360-degree camera and advanced driver-assistance systems, helping it deliver both style and substance on the road.
The new MG3 is redefining the hatchback experience without sacrificing good looks - from its dynamic front face to its athletic side body, it exudes both agility and style. The model’s exterior features include a leopard-inspired hunting-eye headlamp and light-trailed taillamp, not only enhancing its stylish appearance but also ensuring visibility and safety in all driving conditions. Inside, there is a technologically advanced cockpit, characterised by a sophisticated design theme, a modular layout, and a racing steering wheel, that balances comfort and performance seamlessly.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The United States Embassy in Ukraine has urged not to succumb to Moscow's misinformation, which it could use as a pretext to further destabilize the situation.
The embassy addressed the issue on Twitter on Thursday, Ukrinform reports.
'No one should be surprised if Russia spreads disinformation about commitments that have not been made, or if it goes even further and instigates something as a pretext for further destabilizing activity. We urge everyone not to fall for Moscow's continuing disinformation,' the statement said. Read also:
Moscow plans to destabilize Ukraine from within - Nuland
As reported, on January 12, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said Moscow had crafted a plan for an internal destabilization of Ukraine.
On Monday, January 10, in Geneva, the American and Russian official delegations concluded a one-day meeting aimed at searching for diplomatic ways to reduce tensions in Europe. The U.S. delegation rejected any possibility of curtailing NATO's open-door policy toward other nations, including Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Nov 20 (KNN) The central government has approved investments by 27 companies under its USD 2 billion PLI scheme to manufacture IT hardware domestically.
Information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the companies are expected to invest Rs 3,000 crore (USD 360 million) collectively, while creating 50,000 jobs in the sector.
As per reports, the companies that are willing to invest include Dell, HP and Foxconn amongst others. Approvals has also been granted to domestic manufacturers, including Dixon Technologies and VVDN.
The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT hardware covers laptops, tablets, PCs, servers and ultra-small form factor devices.
The approval comes at a time India is wooing IT hardware players with policy sweeteners and incentive schemes, making a determined push to position itself as a global powerhouse for high-tech manufacturing.
“I am happy to announce that 27 companies have been approved for the PLI IT hardware scheme. Around 23 companies are ready to start their manufacturing from day-zero,” Vaishnaw said at a briefing.
Four companies will start their production in the next 90 days.”The approvals will position India as a big force in manufacturing of IT hardware,” Vaishnaw said.
Other applicants that have received the green signal include Optiemus, Padget Electronics, SOJO Manufacturing Services, Goodworth, Neolync, Syrma SGS, Mega Networks, Panache Digilife, and ITI Ltd.
“As these companies get established and scale up, many of the component sub-assemblies are coming. Beyond that, the base-level components are coming in parallel. It is a natural pull, and an additional point that is working in our favour is that there are very good design capabilities in the country,” he added.
India hopes to play on the strength of its storied talent and skill base, vibrant market, and enabling policies to corner a substantial chunk of new investments flowing into IT, electronics and semiconductor production, and global value chains. The scheme will lead to additional production of Rs 3.5 lakh crore.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) announced on Wednesday the launch of the second edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry (Mothers of the Believers), which its theme is Aisha bint Abi Bakar Al Siddiq.
Participation in the Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry is open to all from around the world as of the first day of Ramadan and the last day to receive entries is the 30th of Ramadan this year. Participant's CV, a personal photo, a passport copy, and the text of the poem in the form (Word) and (PDF) without putting the name of the participant or the country on it should be sent to the e-mail: [email protected]
The total value of the Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry, 'Mothers of the Believers' is about QR120,000 distributed over three categories - the first prize is QR60,000, the second prize is QR40,000, and the third prize is QR20,000.
Katara Prize for Arabic Poetry (Mothers of the Believers) is one of the competitions organized by Katara such as the annual Holy Quran memorization and recitation competition for children, and Katara Prize for Prophet's Poet, among others.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar is developing a number of recreational beaches which are expected to open soon, said an official.
“The beaches which are being developed by the Committee include Ras Bu Abboud recreational beach close to Ras Abu Aboud Stadium and West Bay North Beach among others and they are hopefully open soon,” said Projects Manager of Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, Eng. Jassim Abdulrahman Fakhroo, while speaking in a Qatar TV programme recently.
Ras Bu Abboud Beach development project aims to turn the beach into a tourist and family destination, especially as it is located in a distinguished area that qualifies it to be one of the main tourist attractions in Qatar, according to a report posted on Ashghal website.
The West Bay North Beach project is located along the business district in Doha, 10 minutes away from West Bay Metro Station and adjacent to a number of leading shopping outlets, parks and hotels. As part of the first phase, six beaches will be delivered for hotels surrounding West Bay to enhance tourism, while the second phase will be announced at a later stage, the report added.
The Committee is developing central Doha area by reviving some internal public roads, vital places, residential areas and plazas which will be completed before FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
“The project is part of the plan to provide recreation to change the concept of Doha Down Town which will host visitors in eco-friendly environment,” Eng Fakhroo told Qatar TV.
Under Qatar National Vision 2030, he said, the Committee aims to humanise cities with its vision to create a balance between people and the environment.
“The urban development expanded hugely in Qatar. We have excellent places but they were not connected. Now we are working to connect the places in Doha with networks for cyclists and pedestrians to change concept of day-to-day life to adopt eco-friendly practices,” said Eng Fakhroo.
In addition, he said, the Committee is also planting trees to protect environment as the climate of the country is hot, among many other things to ensure the sustainability. Speaking about the initiative of the Committee for involving children in planting trees, he said:“We are coordinating with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for seeking support from schools in this regards.”
He said that school students are targeted for planting tree initiative to influence their behaviours towards importance of greenery for sustainability since childhood.
“We are also planned to communicate with individuals in near future inviting them to plant at least a tree at their houses,” said Eng Fakhroo.
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