(MENAFN- Arab Times) Unique training opportunity to develop innovation capabilities: Mandani
Frederick Jacobus Carstens and Waleed Mandani with KFH delegation at KFAS event
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 14: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) takes part in the annual 'Innovation Challenge 2018' event organized by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
This prestigious event is tailored for companies in Kuwait's private sector in efforts to foster innovation capability to keep abreast of rapid developments while coping with today's fastpaced converging world. 'Innovation is the cornerstone of comprehensive development and business sustainability, which urges KFH to take part in such important events in an attempt to raise the bar for employees, enhance their expertise and unleash the power of their innovation', said Group Chief Human Resources Officer at KFH, Frederick Jacobus Carstens.
He added, in a press release, that the 'Innovation Challenge 2018' program is divided into three modules hosted in Kuwait and in UCLA campus taught over a period of 4 months. It is cen-tered on the use of innovation to respond to real-world business challenges. Throughout the program teams are required to spend an estimated 5 hours a week on deliverables including innovation readings, project work and assignments.
Meanwhile, Group Chief Retail and Private Banking Officer at KFH, Waleed Mandani said 'It is of great importance to us at KFH to take advantage of this unique training opportunity to develop innovation capabilities and to deliver superior innovation and customer service excellence as part of KFH mission.' KFH candidates for this edition are: Abdullah Al-Qadaibi- Real Estate Finance, Faleh Al-Bader- Corporate Financing Risk and Saleh Al-Shaya- Large Corporate Banking.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijan's fighter jet has performed another flight on the last day of the Teknofest-2021 festival held in Istanbul, Turkey, the Defence Ministry has reported.
Prior to the flight, the servicemen paid tribute to the memories of martyrs fallen during the 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan in late 2020.
The complex aerobatic manoeuvres professionally performed by Azerbaijani military pilots over Istanbul city were greeted with great interest of the viewers, the report added.
Under the Teknofest-2021 Aviation, Space and Technology Festival held in Ataturk International Airport, Azerbaijan's two MIG-20 fighter jets performed demonstration flights on different days of the event.
Teknofest Aerospace and Technology Festival, is the first and only aviation, aerospace, and technology festival of Turkey initially held at Istanbul New Airport in September 2018 by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3) in collaboration with private companies, ministries, and academic institutions. The primary goals of the festival are to raise public awareness about technology in society and to draw attention to the importance of national production.
It should be noted that the Azerbaijani and Turkish Air Forces held the TurAz Falcon - 2021 joint flight and tactical drills on September 1-17.
The exercises were aimed at improving interaction and communication in joint operations between the fighter jets of the two countries, which have different characteristics.
Military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey first emerged in 1992, with an agreement signed between the Azerbaijani and Turkish governments on military education and weapon equipment and deals to help strengthen the bond between the two nations.
On June 15, the two countries signed a memorandum of alliance that cemented the existing military, political and economic cooperation.
The Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations that President Ilham Aliyev and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed during the first official visit to Shusha eight months after Azerbaijan's victory in the war with Armenia, also focuses on defence cooperation.
It affirms joint efforts by the two armies in the face of foreign threats. The declaration also pledges joint efforts for the restructuring and modernization of the armed forces. Moreover, the two nations affirm to encourage the execution of joint projects with the aim of developing capabilities in the field of sea, air, and space.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) LAGOS, Nigeria, Jan. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerging gospel artist Olufemi Joshua has released his latest single, "Excellent King," now available on all major streaming platforms. This vibrant and inspiring track, based on Philippians 2:9, celebrates the Kingship of Jesus as the most Excellent King who is worthy of all praise and adoration.
In describing the song, Olufemi Joshua shares, "Excellent King is more than a song; it's a spiritual offering birthed from a calling to exhort, uplift, and worship the King of Kings. My desire is to encourage the body of Christ through spiritual worship that transcends boundaries and speaks to the hearts of believers worldwide."
With its uplifting lyrics and vibrant beats, "Excellent King" invites audiences to embrace a worship experience that resonates with the soul. Olufemi Joshua's passion for creating music that touches the heart is evident in this latest release, which promises to inspire and uplift listeners.
Listeners can now enjoy "Excellent King" on their favorite streaming platforms and join in the celebration of Jesus as the most Excellent King. For those seeking a musical journey that combines faith and artistry, "Excellent King" is a must-listen.
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ABU DHABI, 30th November, 2016 (WAM) -- The Integrated Transport Centre, ITC, at the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport, DMAT, in Abu Dhabi announced today that its surface public parking bays will be free of charge during #UAENationalDay45 starting from midnight (12:00 a.m.) Thursday, December 1st to 8:00 am Sunday, December 4th.
The centre has urged its customers not to park their vehicles in prohibited areas and not to block vehicles or traffic flow. Also the public should adhere to the regulations regarding the resident permit parking bays from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m..
Customer Care Centres Branches of the ICT will remain closed during the holiday, and will resume work on December 4th. They are DMAT Customer Care Centres in Al Maqta, Customer Care in headquarters of Abu Dhabi Municipality, Electra Branch, Al Falah Street, Central Market Customer Care, Abu Dhabi Municipality in Marina Mall Branch, Abu Dhabi Municipality in Al Mushrif Mall Branch, Abu Dhabi Municipality in Al Bateen, TD, UMLD, ADCCI and Etisalat.
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(MENAFN- TOH PR) UAE, Abu Dhabi;21June2022: Creating a multi-sensory experience, Al Qana, the unique waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, celebrated International Yoga Day at The National Aquarium today, in partnership with The Bridge Lifestyle Hub, the largest holistic fitness and wellness facility in Abu Dhabi.
The participants experienced this ancient practice in a completely new environment, surrounded by captivating aquatic colors and mesmerizing marine life.
The Bridge operates with the objective of improving community members’ lifestyles, through a holistic approach to wellness. Located within Al Qana in Abu Dhabi, THE BRIDGE comprises of a gym, spa, restaurant, juice bar, nutrition corner, concept store, outdoor activities, arts & culture spaces, as well as social and learning program. The Hub has been launched as a community brand for multiple lifestyle interests ranging from the physical to the intellectual with “elevated moments” at every corner and program.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) AIBAK (Pajhwok): Residents of Dara-i-Sauf district in northern Samangan provinces complain against the dilapidated condition of the road leading to Aibak, the provincial capital. They are forced to go to Aibak through Balkh province.
The district - divided into two Dara-i-Sauf Bala and Dara-iSauf Paeen - is situated 120 kilometers from Aibak and its residents have to travel several extra miles to reach the provincial capital.
Locals say a 50-kilometre stretch of the 120-kilometre route was graveled four decades ago. There are no signs of a road having ever existed, as far as the remaining 70 kilometres are concerned.
Yaqub Ali Shah, a resident of Dara-i-Sauf Bala, says most people travel to Aibak through the Dara-i-Sauf-Mazar road, which is was asphalted and shortens the distance.
Due to the the terrible condition of the Dara-i-Sauf-Aibak road, he argues, people have to go to Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, covering a 117 kilometres distance, before travelling another 120 kilometres to reach Aibak.
He wants the government to pay immediate attention to resolving the issue. Yaqub claims the distance between the district and Aibak will shorten if the road is constructed.
Rafiullah, an inhabitant of Mosam locality, holds a similar view about the transportation system. He accuses the government of paying no attention to public welfare programmes.
Mohammad Pazeer Basij, a Provincial Council (PC) member, demands the construction of the road connecting Dar-i-Sauf with Aibak. This will be a huge facility for residents.
Currently 200 trucks carrying coal have to go to Mazar-i-Sharif, he confirms. If the Dara-i-Sauf-Aibak road is built, he says, the coal would be shifted to Aibak - an economical benefit for Samangan.
Deputy Governor Ziauddin agrees the construction of Dara-i-Sauf-Aibak road is economically vital for Samangan and Afghanistan.
He promises the provincial administration will put the asphalting of the road on the priority list and the project has already been included in the development plan for 2017.
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Making low-income homes more energy efficient
Over 400 homes in Otter Tail and Wadena Counties are expected to be weatherized using new federal funds this fall and winter.
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Asia Largely Rebounds
Asia-Pacific markets largely climbed in the final trading day of the week, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index leading gains in the region and rising 2.67% in its final hour of trade.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 finished lower 14.9 points, or 0.1%, to 31,857.62.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index grew 436,63 points, or 2.5%, to 17,809.66.
This comes as traders assess to key economic data out of Japan, including the September inflation rate for Tokyo. The capital's data is seen as a leading indicator of nationwide trends.
Tokyo's consumer price index rose 2.8% in September from a year ago, softening from the 2.9% gain in August. The core inflation rate, which strips out prices of fresh food, came in at 2.5%, lower than the 2.6% expected by a Reuters poll.
Japan also saw unemployment, industrial output and retail sales data for August.
In other markets
Markets in Korea, Taiwan and Shanghai were shuttered for holiday.
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index added 10.42 points, or 0.3%, to 3,217.41.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 hiked 118.4 points, or 1.1%, to 11,296.43.
In Australia, the ASX 200 gained 23.88 points, or 0.3%, to 7,048.64.
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Dickinson PD investigates deaths, thefts, fights
The Dickinson Police Department is investigating and responded to several crimes and incidents that occurred last weekend, including:
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San Francisco, Dec 5 (IANS) Google is reportedly working to speed up install times of software updates on Pixel smartphones.
Earlier, installing an OTA (over-the-air) update on a Pixel smartphone required at least 10 to 15 minutes of downtime due to the device's repeated restarts and booting into recovery mode, reports AndroidPolice.
The tech giant has been adjusting the update procedure ever since the debut of Seamless updates with Android 7.0 Nougat (Android operating system).
With the help of these upgrades, the Pixel now downloads a software update in the background on a secondary virtual system partition and switches to it with a reboot, cutting down the total downtime to a few minutes.
Google is also working on a compression approach to accelerate the installation of OTA updates on hardware.
The enhancements can lower the time it takes to complete an OTA install by as much as ten minutes, the report said.
In October, the tech giant had introduced a new feature called 'Clear Calling' in its latest beta update for Pixel 7 series users to improve call clarity.
The call quality enhancer was available for those who download the Android 13 QPR1 (Quarterly Platform Release) beta 3 software update.
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Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne has said that everyone should be dedicated towards achieving the development targets. He was addressing a public meeting in Gampola.
The Prime Minister said that many from the UNP had ditched the party and crossed over to the Government. Government members are working in cordiality with them. He said that more may cross over to the Government. He said they are willing to join the Government.
The Prime Minister said that of the 225 members, they had 161. He claimed that this figure will increase very soon. He added that they should work together for the development of the village.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) As per the data provided by the election commissions of regions,
Astana, Almaty and Shymkent cities, by 02:00 pm voter turnout
reached 46.84% of the total number of registered voters, Kazinform
learned from the Central Election Commission, trend reports.
52.28% cast their votes in Abai region; 52.12% - in Akmola
region; 51.28% - in Aktobe region; 52.13% - in Almaty region;
36.15% - in Atyrau region; 55.14% - in West Kazakhstan region;
58.32% - in Zhambyl region; 52.41% - in Zhetysu region; 56.97% - in
Karaganda region; 62.36% - in Kostanay region; 54.31% - in
Kyzylorda region; 49.18% - in Mangistau region; 51.24% - in Pavodar
region; 49.68% - in North Kazakhstan region, 48.37% - in Turkistan
region; 52.29 - % in Ulytau region; 58.69% - in East Kazakhstan
region; 33.65% - in Astana; 15.38% - in Almaty; and 35.61% - in
The next operational data will be announced at 04:10 pm.
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JAKARTA May 13 2015—Despite the affirmation of Public Accountant independence the issuance of Government Regulation No. 20/2015 about Public Accountant Practice still leaves a little space for moral hazard.
Member of Honorary Council of Indonesian Public Accountant Institute Wahju Tumakaka assesses that two fiscal years of hiatus before the Public Accountant allowed to offer the audit service again as being mandated in article 11 paragraph (4) of the regulation still can be a chance for fake Public Accountant.
“Indeed it needs to be watched. Along the two years they probably can look for ‘easy controlled’ auditor. It’s also a problem” he told Indonesia Business Daily Monday (5/11/2015).
Wahju said that such condition should be prevented by strengthening the controlling mechanism. He also said the government indeed couldn’t distort because the control is in public mainly the trust.
In the article 11 paragraph (1) of the regulation it’s mentioned that a public accountant can only audit maximally in 5 consecutively fiscal years. Next in paragraph (4) of the same article it’s mentioned that new audit service can be conducted after a two fiscal-year respite. The regulation is a derivative of the Act No.5/2011 about Public Accountant.
However Wahju said the regulation issuance was not good enough to build Public Accountant Independence.
If there is no limitation there will be bigger potency of moral hazard because the more close a Public Accountant with an entity in a long time- theoretically—will reduce the independency.
Limitation regulation itself was begun from the scandal between Enron Company with its auditor for years Arthur Andersen which was revealed in October 2014.
Arthur Andersen which was one of the big five –group of five largest public accountant and audit institution in the world—proven destroying key document of Enron losses. Read more..
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Patna, March 25 (IANS) An eight-year old girl was shot dead after assailants barged into her house and started firing indiscriminately over a property dispute in Bihar's Bhojpur district, an official said.
The incident occurred in Bhilai village on Friday night.
The accused, after committing the crime, fled from the village.
Victim's father Krishna Singh said: "He has a property dispute with a person in Rohtas district. He has sent the armed men to kill me. They have forcibly entered my house and fired indiscriminately in which my daughter died."
"They were involved in murder of my brother four years ago. At that time, I also sustained gunshot injuries but survived the attack," Singh said.
"I am a native of Kund village under Dinara police station in adjoining Rohtas district. I have some disputes with the strongmen of the village. They are eyeing my 25 acre land. They have killed two members of my family," he said.
An officer of Udwant Nagar police station said: "We have recovered the body of the minor girl and sent it for post-mortem. An FIR has been registered and efforts are on to nab them."
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(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Feb 13 (IANS) Siemens Ltd closed the first quarter of its financial year with a higher net profit of Rs 463.4 crore. The company follows the October-September cycle as its accounting year.
According to the company, for the first quarter of FY24 ending December 31, 2023, it posted as revenue of about Rs 4,394.7 crore (Q1FY23 Rs 3,598.2 crore) and a net profit of about Rs 463.4 crore (Q1FY23 Rs 437.6 crore).
The company said it received new orders of Rs 5,971 crore in the period under review, a 10 per cent increase over the same period last year.
Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens, said:“While strong revenues came in from our digital industries, smart infrastructure and mobility businesses, our order income growth came from our energy business driven primarily by our transmission business.
“There was a decline in new orders in our digital industries automation business on account of destocking following normalization in demand. We expect this to normalize from Q3 onwards. Capex demand across segments, largely driven by capex spending in public infrastructure, continues to be good. Private capex is also beginning to pick up."
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(MENAFN) In an early Monday Russian airstrike in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, at least four individuals were injured, as confirmed by Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.
The injuries resulted from falling debris in the southeastern Darnytskyi district, where 10 rescuers and two units of basic fire rescue equipment are currently engaged in operations.
“The police documented the consequences of yet another Russian war crime,” he further said.
In a subsequent statement, the Ukrainian Air Force asserted that it successfully intercepted eight missiles launched from Russia's Bryansk region, targeting Kyiv in an attempted strike. The incident reportedly occurred at 4 a.m. local time (0200 GMT).
“All eight targets were destroyed by anti-aircraft missile units of the ‘Center’ air command,” the declaration mentioned.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of 18 Russian drones by Ukrainian air defense systems in a distinct attack, primarily over the southern Mykolaiv region.
The Mykolaiv regional administration, via Facebook, asserted that air defense systems successfully shot down 13 drones.
Debris from the downed drones caused damage to a residential building in the city of Ochakiv, as well as warehouses in the Mykolaiv and Bashtanka districts.
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The Dubai Public Prosecution has reminded residents that they can be fined up to Dh500,000 for insulting others online.
In a video uploaded by Dubai Public Prosecution, Assistant Chief Prosecutor, Deira Prosecution, Khaled Hassan Al Mutawa has said that violators can be imprisoned and fined.
Recently, a young man who sent an insulting voice message to his workmate via WhatsApp has been instructed to pay Dh10,000 in damages.
The Al Ain Court of First Instance ordered the Arab man to pay the compensation amount to the plaintiff after he was found guilty of insulting and threatening his colleague in a voice message that violated online law.
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Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) In a bid to materialise financing requirements under the IMF programme, Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has sought the support of the Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong for securing the rollover of State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) deposits of $2 billion due in March 2023, state media reported.
As per the IMF's condition, Pakistan will have to secure a rollover of $2 billion in SAFE deposits for the current fiscal year, Geo News reported.
The development came after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Pakistan to seek debt relief from its close partner China in view of the countrywide cataclysmic floods.
Blinken made the remarks after talks in Washington with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on September 16.
According to an official statement issued by the Pakistan Finance Ministry, Chinese Ambassador called on Pakistan's Finance Minister at the Finance Division, The News reported.
Ishaq Dar apprised the Ambassador of the damages caused by the unprecedented floods in Pakistan affecting the infrastructure, agriculture, lives and properties and cost to the economy at large.
He also appreciated the support extended by the Chinese leadership in the refinancing of the syndicate facility of RMB 15 billion ($2.24 billion) to Pakistan and further sought the support of the Ambassador in facilitating the rollover of SAFE China deposits of $2 billion in March 2023, The News reported.
In line with the dominant trend over the last several weeks, the country's foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) once again declined by 4.07 per cent.
On September 23, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP were recorded at $8,005.9 million, down $341 million compared with $8,346.4 on September 16, data released by SBP showed on Thursday.
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(MENAFN) As the anticipation for a potential presidential election rematch builds, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump spent their Sundays celebrating Thanksgiving with service members, albeit in different parts of the country.
President Biden traveled to Virginia for a screening of the upcoming musical film "Wonka" and hosted a Friendsgiving event, both dedicated to service members and their families. At a Naval facility in Norfolk, he and First Lady Jill Biden addressed the audience before the film screening, expressing gratitude to military families. Later, the Bidens attended a Friendsgiving dinner at the Norfolk Naval Station, where Jill Biden also announced the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, known for her advocacy in mental health, caregiving, and women's rights.
The Friendsgiving dinner is part of Jill Biden's Joining Forces initiative, demonstrating her longstanding commitment to supporting service members. Despite the Thanksgiving celebrations, President Biden faced questions from reporters about ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza. He refrained from providing specific details, emphasizing the need to ensure the hostages' safe release.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's activities on Thanksgiving were not detailed in the provided information. The president's attention also garnered questions about the youth vote, with new polling indicating a decline in support from younger voters. However, Biden did not address this inquiry while on his Sunday activities. The presidential election speculation continues to shape discussions, setting the stage for a potential rematch between the two prominent figures.
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Dhaka: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Brussels, the capital of Belgium, from April 5, 2024, returning to the city after over 20 years.
SIA will operate four weekly flights to Brussels with the long-haul variant of its AirA350-900s, which feature 253 seats in three cabin classes: 42 in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class, and 187 in Economy Class.
Commenting on the launch, Dai Hao Yu, Acting Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines, said,“Brussels is an important European economic and political centre, and the launch of this service adds another historical and charming city to SIA's list of destinations.”
“It also gives our customers who are travelling from Europe an additional point to connect to Singapore, as well as the wider Asia-Pacific region via our hub at Changi Airport. SIA will continue to review its network and find opportunities to offer more options for our customers,” added Hao Yu.
Flight SQ304 will depart Singapore for Brussels on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 2355hrs (local time). The return sector, operated as flight SQ303, will depart Brussels for Singapore on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 1210hrs (local time).
The addition of Brussels increases the number of European destinations in the SIA network to 13, reflecting its commitment to enhance its connectivity to this key region for the Airline.
Tickets for SIA's Brussels flights are currently available for sale progressively through its varidistribution channels.
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Srinagar- Two Jammu and Kashmir residents are among 91 Padma Shri Awardees, whose names were announced on Wednesday after the approval from the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2023.
According to a handout of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mohan Singh and Ghulam Muhammad Zaz have been conferred with the Padma Shri Awards this year.
As per the handout Mohan Singh has been conferred the Padma Award in the field of Literature and Education, while Ghulam Mohammad Zaz has been conferred the award in the field of Art.
Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
These Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March or April every year.
For the year 2023, the President has approved conferment of 106 Padma Awards including 3 duo cases (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one).
This year the Awardees include 6 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 91 Padma Shri Awards.
19 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 2 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 7 Posthumous awardees. (KNO)
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Actor Roshan Mathew, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his work in the recently released streaming show 'Poacher', has shed light on the connecting link between him and his character in the series.
The actor recently spoke with IANS and shared that his character's geographical background and the language paved the way for him to walk into the world of the character.
Roshan told IANS:“The geographical background of this character and his language gave me the link into his world because apart from that, this man is very different from who I'm in terms of the kind of things that he does and the life that he leads”.
He also shared that his past experience of working with Malayalam star Nimisha Sajayan also came in handy.
Roshan added:“When I went into this project, I had already worked with Nimisha Sajayan, so I had that in my bag. I thought that I had a good working chemistry with her, so I was very excited to collaborate with her again and that's the reason I held onto this one and explored the narrative as we went ahead.”
'Poacher' is streaming on Prime Video.
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The secretary to the Osun state government, Mr. Wole Oyebamiji has been tested positive for COVID-19, the state commissioner for health, Rafiu Isamotu announced.
The commissioner in a statement said ten new cases were also discovered, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 127, with 74 active cases.
Isamotu adduced the increase to nonchalant attitude of citizens and residents to the laid down precautionary measures, added that the state is now experiencing community transmission particularly in Ilesa axis.
He however warned that the government might be forced to enforce another lockdown if the situation continues.


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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The Spanish government will prevent the situation, when the unilateral declaration of independence by the country's northeastern autonomous region of Catalonia would have any outcome, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said, Sputnik reported.
On October 1, Catalonia held the independence referendum, which is not recognized by the Spanish authorities. The official results of the vote show that 90.18 percent, or more than 2.28 million voters, favored secession of Catalonia from Spain, with turnout exceeding 43 percent.
"The government will resist the situation, when any declaration of [Catalonia's] independence would have any results," Rajoy said in an interview with El Pais newspaper published on Saturday.
The Spanish official added that the Catalan movement aimed at obtaining more autonomy for the region should be peaceful and be conducted "within the framework of treaties."
"Spain will be Spain and will continue to be it for a long time," the prime minister added.
Rajoy said that the government would protect the country's unity and sovereignty and would take all necessary steps trying to make as less harm as possible to achieve these goals.
"I would like [Catalan authorities] to abandon the idea of unilateral declaration of independence as soon as possible or many issues would be more complicated in future. If they abandon [the idea] they will avoid the worst scenario… The imitation of a referendum had a negative impact on everyone. We can see the economic outcome in the tourist sphere, as well as for businesspeople," the head of the Spanish government said.
He added that there was no such government in the world that would be engaged in a dialogue about the country's unity against the backdrop of threats to this unity.
"It is impossible to build anything under a threat of blackmail… It is absolutely inappropriate that they [Catalan authorities] strive for the declaration of independence to come into effect on the next day or that it would be a postponed declaration of independence," the prime minister said.
On Tuesday, the Catalan parliament is expected to hold a session, during which it might launch the process of Catalonia's secession from Spain.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Syrian regime forces on Saturday made their first gains on the ground against rebel fighters in the southern province of Daraa after several days of intensified bombardment, a monitor said.
Since Tuesday, regime troops have been ramping up shelling on opposition-held areas in Daraa's eastern countryside ahead of an apparent military offensive against rebels there.
"Regime troops made their first advance in the area since the military escalation on Tuesday, seizing the villages of Al-Bustan and Al-Shumariya in the eastern part of Daraa province," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The shelling and clashes are currently focused on a wedge of rebel territory between Daraa's eastern countryside and the western part of the neighbouring province of Sweida.
The army seems to want to split that wedge into a northern and southern section, Observatory head Rami Abdel Rahman said, "to facilitate their operations and increase the pressure on rebel factions, allowing it to advance more quickly."
Syrian state news agency SANA also reported the advance, saying army units edged forwards against rebels in Daraa's east.
After securing the capital Damascus, Syrian troops have turned to the country's south, where rebels still hold a majority of the provinces of Daraa and Sweida.
Southern Syria is a particularly strategic zone: it borders both Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, and also lies close to Damascus.
Military reinforcements have been streaming into the south, despite it being designated a de-escalation zone last year where violence is supposed to be reduced.
The Observatory has noted an "ongoing escalation of shelling and clashes in eastern and northeastern parts of Daraa province."
The regime has used air strikes and artillery and has even resumed dropping notorious barrel bombs on Daraa province.
Barrel bombs slammed into the town of Al-Herak on Friday in the first use of the weapon on Daraa in nearly a year, according to the Observatory.
The escalation has left at least 17 civilians dead since Tuesday across rebel areas, according to the Britain-based monitor.
Some 12,000 people have been displaced from Daraa province in recent days, the Observatory said.
The United Nations has also warned that increasing violence is putting the lives of 750,000 people in rebel parts of the south at risk.
Even as the regime hints at a looming assault, talks between international brokers may see a negotiated settlement for Syria's south.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari is to be appointed as the next Chief of Air Staff, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. Chaudhari, who is currently the Vice Chief of Air Staff, will succeed Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, who will be retiring from service on September 30. Chaudhari was elevated to the post of Vice Chief earlier this July. Here are more details.
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- Who is VR Chaudhari?
- Chaudhari served in many important positions
- RKS Bhadauria was appointed IAF chief in 2019
Details Who is VR Chaudhari?
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Air Force in 1982. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College. He has a flying experience of over 3,800 hours on a wide variety of fighter and trainer aircraft. This includes operational flying on MiG-21, MiG-23 MF, MiG-29, and Su-30 MKI fighter jets.
Chaudhari Chaudhari served in many important positions
In his career spanning nearly 38 years, Air Marshal Chaudhari held many important positions. He served as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Western Air Command, which was entrusted with the security of the country's air space in the sensitive Ladakh sector. He was the commanding officer of a frontline fighter squadron and has also commanded a frontline fighter base.
Bhadauria RKS Bhadauria was appointed IAF chief in 2019
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has been serving as the IAF chief since 2019. He has been honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Vayu Sena Medal. He had completed his Masters in Defense Studies from Command and Staff College, Bangladesh. He was commissioned in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 15, 1980.
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Doha, Qatar: CEO of the Qatar Stars League (QSL) Hani Taleb Ballan participated in the Web Summit Qatar 2024 being hosted by the State of Qatar from February 26 to 29, 2024, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, with the participation of many inspiring thought leaders and representatives of companies and institutions, who present their vision for transformation.
The discussion dealt with technology that affects every sector and society, the social, environmental and commercial impacts of future technology, and its transformation, accompanied by many challenges.
The QSL CEO spoke at the summit entitled 'Football for All', with the participation of Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA) CEO Mr. Emmanuel Meideiros. Standards of integrity, transparency, governance and the use of technological development in the world of sports and football were discussed.
Hani also reviewed the tremendous development that the State of Qatar has witnessed at the sports level over the past years, and as part of its successful and distinguished preparations and hosting of the best FIFA World Cup, in addition to the development of professional football in Qatar, which enjoys a prominent position at the regional, Asian and international levels.
He talked about the QSL, its goals and vision, stressing that there is an opportunity for further development in the coming seasons, in addition to the use of technology in the field of refereeing, which greatly helps match referees make accurate and correct decisions.
It may be noted that the Web Summit is the largest gathering of startup companies in the Middle East, and the largest technology conference in the world that discusses the future of technology and how to enable it. It represents an opportunity to connect a new generation of founders in the Mideast with investors, partners and others from all over the world. It is also a chance to highlight specific efforts and initiatives, and insight into the capabilities and highly-efficient digital infrastructure that the State of Qatar enjoys. QSL
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Dubai Police arrested an African gang after trying to con a Dubai resident using counterfeit $15 million bills.
The men sent the victim fake $1.5 million bills and sought Dh1 million in return by claiming they wanted to invest in the country. But the victim grew suspicious and alerted the police.
Colonel Salah Bo Assiba, director of the Department for Anti-Economic Crimes Department at Dubai Police, said the department received the tip-off from the Arab man, who reported that an African gang pretended to contact him from outside the UAE. They said they were owners of a glass company and were willing to invest $15 million in the UAE in return for Dh1 million.
As part of the deal, they first sent $1.5 million to the man through a representative in the country.
Communicating with the gang under the police's supervision, the Arab man then arranged a meeting with the men in his office to procure $15 million.
“Following an accurate plan, a team of officers raided the site at about 8pm on the day and arrested the suspects with the counterfeit bills of $15 million in their possession,” said Bo Assiba.
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Upon their arrest, the African gang confessed their plans to defraud using the amount seized.The gang members have been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.
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Amman, Mar. 31 (Petra) - His Royal Highness Prince Mired bin Raad, Chairman of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD), alongside Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday to enhance the involvement, integration, and skill development of individuals with disabilities within the National Water Fellowship Program.
The agreement aims to coordinate efforts to boost the participation of individuals with disabilities in the water sector, improve services provided to them as recipients, employees, trainees, and partners, and ensure that water sector services and facilities are accessible according to disability requirements. It emphasizes the provision of information in accessible formats for individuals with disabilities.
Under the MoU, efforts will be made to train young people with disabilities to join the National Water Fellowship Program, launched by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation with support from the Water Sector Governance Activity (WGA) funded by the United States Agency for International Development.
Prince Mired emphasized the significance of the National Water Fellowship Program in developing the capabilities of young people and integrating them into various water sector facilities.
He called for the active involvement of young people with disabilities in sectoral development through specialized training programs.
Abu Saud highlighted the water sector's commitment to broadening cooperation with the Supreme Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, underscoring the crucial role individuals with disabilities play in fostering change and addressing water challenges, as outlined in the national strategy.
USAID Mission Director in Jordan, Leslie Reed, described the signing as a vital step toward inclusiveness and integration within the water sector, emphasizing the commitment to equal opportunities and rights for youth and individuals with disabilities.
The Water Sector Governance Activity aims to support sustainable development in the water sector by providing technical assistance for institutional reforms, strategy development, capacity building, and performance improvement to mitigate water loss and enhance water supply efficiency.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) A volcano on a southern Japanese island violently erupted on Friday, prompting authorities to urge all the residents to evacuate the island. The explosive eruption of Mount Shindake on Kuchinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, about 1,600 kilometers southwest Tokyo, occurred at 9:59 am (0059 GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The 626-meter volcano sent smoke and ash 9,000 meters into the air, and a stream of volcanic ash had reached the coastline 2 kilometers from the island, according to the agency. As of noon, the municipality confirmed the safety of all 137 residents, although one person has received burns. The islanders have been urged to flee as the weather agency lifted an alert for the island to the highest level of 5 from 3. It was the first time that the agency issued the level 5 warning since the volcanic alert system was introduced in 2007.
In Tokyo, the central government set up a response team at its crisis management center of the prime minister's office to gather information about the situation. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters that he has instructed relevant personnel to try to their best to ensure the safety of islanders. "A Coast Guard vessel and a Self-Defense Force helicopter are heading to the island," said Abe.
At a press conference, a weather agency official warned of possible eruption of similar size. Mount Shindake erupted last August for the first time since 1980, sending the weather agency to upgrade the eruption-alert level to 3, which imposed limits on climbing the volcano.
According to the agency, Japan currently has 110 active volcanoes. Last September, Mount Ontake in central Japan erupted, killing at least 57 hikers in the country's worst postwar volcanic disaster.
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Prof. Kimberly Nicholas is a sustainability scientist at Lund University. She has published over 50 articles on climate and sustainability in leading peer-reviewed journals, writes for publications such as Elle, The Guardian, Scientific American, and New Scientist, and is the author of guides to taking high-impact climate action including Under the Sky We Make: How to be Human in a Warming World, and the newsletter We Can Fix It. She gives lectures and moderates at about 75 international meetings and organizations each year across public policy, civil society, arts and culture, the wine industry, foundations, and academia. Her work has been featured by outlets including the BBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Vox, USA Today, Buzzfeed and more.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Turkey's central bank on Monday announced it was ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure financial stability after the collapse of the lira, promising to provide banks with liquidity.
"The central bank will closely monitor the market depth and price formations, and take all necessary measures to maintain financial stability, if deemed necessary," the bank said in a statement, vowing to provide "all the liquidity the banks need".
The statement came after the Turkish lira hit record lows against the dollar amid a widening diplomatic spat with the United States.
The detention of US pastor Andrew Brunson since October 2016 on terrorism charges has sparked the most severe crisis in ties between the two NATO allies in years.
The central bank announced the series of measures on Monday, a day after Erdogan's son-in-law Berat Albayrak, who is treasury and finance minister, announced an action plan was in the pipeline.
"In the framework of intraday and overnight standing facilities, the Central Bank will provide all the liquidity the banks need," the bank said.
The bank also revised reserve requirement ratios for banks, in a move also aimed at staving off any liquidity issues.
It said with the latest revision, approximately 10 billion lira, $6 billion, and $3 billion equivalent of gold liquidity will be provided to the financial system.
The nominally independent central bank has defied pressure to hike interest rates which economists said would curb the fall of the lira.
Erdogan on Saturday called interest rates as "tool of exploitation" that makes the poor poorer and the rich richer.
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Two factories gutted in Ajman fire
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)Two fire incidents were reported from Ajman on Saturday night however no one was injured.
Both the fire incidents - one at a food factory and the other at a boats manufacturing factory - were reported from the new industrial area of the emirate and took place at around 4pm. Both the factories were completely gutted in the fire and the owners suffered heavy losses. The timely intervention of the Ajman Civil Defence helped in controlling the blaze that was spreading rapidly due to the inflammable materials stored in the factories said Brigadier Saleh Saeed Al Matrooshi Director of Ajman Civil Defence. The fire was brought under using water and foam and the area surrounding the two factories was cordoned off to ensure the fire does not spread to neighbouring factories and warehouses he said. The forensic experts of the Ajman Police are examining the sites to investigate the main reasons behind the fire incidents. "We are urging owners of factories and industrial establishments to ensure that electrical connections on the premises of the factories are well-secured. They should not store goods randomly or pile up huge quantities of stored items at the doors of the factories as that delays the operation of controlling the blaze by firefighters." Companies must see to it that fire extinguishing equipment at their warehouses and factories is in good condition in order to ensure the safety of their properties and to avoid human and financial losses caused by fire accidents Brigadier Al Matrooshi added. Afkar Abdullah
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Chandigarh [India], June 17 (ANI): Haryana on Wednesday reported 560 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total number of cases to 8,832 in the state.
According to the State Health Department, the number of active cases in the state stands at 4,750.
India on Wednesday recorded 10,974 new coronavirus cases, taking the total count to 3,54,065 including 11,903 deaths.
The total number of cases also include 1,55,227 active cases while 1,86,935 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (ANI)


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Amman, Mar. 21 (Petra)- Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Atef Al-Tarawneh, said "Jordan does not crave international assistance," it is a moral duty that touches on obligations of international organizations and bodies, which means today they are requested to provide more support to the host countries.
Speaking to a meeting of the Committee of Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on Wednesday, in presence of the Minister of Planning Emad Fakhouri, a group of MPs and delegates from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, Tarawneh said the gathering is of paramount importance as it addresses the key issue of refugee-hosting countries today, which has placed tremendous burdens on our country and contributed to trigger weak economic growth and high rates of unemployment and poverty.
Jordan has received many waves of refugees over the years, which have triggered security, economic and social ramifications. It feels internationally abandoned in a country which originally suffers a shortage of resources and difficult economic conditions, he said.
On the Palestinian refugee plight, it is significant to recall today that the wave of Palestinian refugees was triggered by the arrogance and brutality of the Israeli occupation, which is a pending issue in the final status settlement that directly affects Jordan's interests, especially ensuring the right of return and compensation.
International commitments made at the Rome meeting recently in support of UNRWA need to be met and to exert pressure to stop the continued threat from some forces to weaken the agency's role, he affirmed.
On the successive refugee waves, he cited the Syrian refugee crisis as one of the largest that impacted Jordan, which hosts about 1.3 million Syrian brethren, who make up around one-fifth of the Kingdom's population and live in Jordanian cities, governorates, and camps.
This crisis has adverse impacts on vital sectors such as water, municipal services, health and education, he explained.
To counter this crisis, he highlighted King Abdullah II's directives to develop a sustainable and effective plan to address the the refugee crisis, which has played an active role in prioritizing support based on achieving development goals for the affected communities.
" We look forward to more solutions and programs that ultimately enable sustainable solutions to care for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in their country so as not turn into refugees and to enable refugees to return to their homeland" he pointed out.
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Four charged in meth bust
Four people were charged in Carlton County Court this week after authorities confiscated over 20 grams of methamphetamine.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) /> Colombo Gazette Home News Sports Business Opinion Advertorial Feature Lifestyle / Events Travel Your Health Home News Ranil to visit Singapore on Sunday to attend international summit News Ranil to visit Singapore on Sunday to attend international summit July 6, 2018 - 22:58 248
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe will be visiting Singapore on Sunday 8th July 2018 to attend the World Cities Summit, Singapore International water week and Clean Environment Summit Singapore 2018.
During his visit the Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies, Former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and High level dignitaries of the Singapore Government.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe will deliver the Keynote address on the 9th July 2018, at the summit to be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre covering the insight, trends and solutions concerning Urban Development and Environment protection.
The theme for this years' summit will be 'Liveable & Sustainable Cities: Embracing The Future Through Innovation and Collaboration', the 6th World Cities Summit in 2018 will explore how cities can be more liveable and resilient through better governance and planning, technology and social innovations, as well as collaborations with various stakeholders and with other cities.
The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Prof. Maithree Wickremasinghe, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply Rauff Hakeem, Minister of Housing and Construction Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrema and Deputy Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Anoma Gamage. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN-Khaleej Times) The UAE will be looking for a third title in their backyard when they play host to the IIHF Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia from March 16 to 22
Juma M. Al Dhaheri, Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrui and Talal Al Hashimi during the Press conference at the Ice Rink-Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. — KT photo by Nezar Balout
Abu Dhabi will host the competition and it will be held at the Ice Rink of the Zayed Sports City. The event is being organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC).
The UAE had won the 2nd Asian Ice Hockey Championship at home, back in 2009 and later won the IIHF Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia in 2012, in Dehradun, India. The UAE had last played host to the 2012 World Men III Division Ice Hockey Qualification. They had qualified for the 2013 IIHF World Championship Division III held in Cape Town, South Africa, for the first time.
The hosts hopes rest on their impressive and long-serving captain Juma Mohammed Al Dhaheri as they take on defending champins Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Thailand, Mongolia and Kuwait.
“It is vital that we win because we are playing at home and in front of our fans. Winning at home will help the sport grow and make more people follow Ice Hockey,” Juma Mohammed Al Dhaheri said. Juma Mohammed Al Dhaheri said that the team had prepared well for the competition by taking part in the local league, which has expats from Canada, the USA and Europe.
“We training well over the last two months. The level of the local league is very high. There are a lot of good expat players playing in the local league. So, it was a good run and experience for all of us. We are now ready for the challenge,” he said. Mohammad Arif Al Jachi, UAE Ice Hockey Federation’s technical director and player said that weeding out the weaker teams has helped make the competition a lot more stronger.
“Usually, it is a 10-12 team tournament but the presence of some weak teams was hurting the game. So, we now have two competitions which is for the top teams and a tournament for the developing teams. This has made it more competitive,” Mohammad Arif Al Jachi, said.
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The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) awarded, for the second consecutive year, the recognition of the Ecological Blue Flag (BAE) with 3 white stars and 1 pink star to Playa Cabuyal , corresponding to the period 2022.
Foreign Ministry and Embassies of Costa Rica Receive Ecological Blue Flag Worked hard to maintain this highest award
The Liberian municipality congratulated the committee in charge on their social networks and made it public:“We congratulate the Ecological Blue Flag Committee of the Municipality of Liberia, which has worked hard to maintain this highest award that accredits it as a sustainable beach with tourist attributes”.
The great work of other public institutions was also seen“Likewise, we congratulate the officials of SINAC-ACG, who with a lot of work and effort managed to obtain the Ecological Blue Flag award for Playa Iguanita”.
On this occasion, 138 beaches on both coasts of the country were also awarded, 46 of them belonging to the province of Guanacaste .
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(MENAFN) TEDPIX, the benchmark index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), jumped 15,368 points to 1.269 million on Monday.
According to IRNA reports, more than 6.054 billion securities valued at 28.225 trillion rials (nearly $97.5 million) were traded on the TSE on the day indicated.
The first market index jumped 10,278 points and the second market index gained 33,959 points.
TEDPIX had lost 69,000 points in the last Iranian calendar week (closed on Fridays).
TSE is one of the four Iranian stock exchanges, and the most vital. The other three are the Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), the Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX), as well as the Iranian Over-the-Counter (OTC) market, known as the Iran Fara Bourse (IFB).
Iran’s Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) has revealed a comprehensive aid package to incentivize moves in the capital market as shareholders fret about buying shares in the market.
International benchmark Brent was trading at $95.43 a barrel as of 10:07 a.m. regional time (0707 GMT) up 0.82% from the final price of $94.65 a barrel during the trading session. former.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 28. Austria views thefuture development of economic cooperation with Kazakhstan ashighly promising, a source at Advantage Austria, the tradepromotion organization of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber,told Trend .
"We believe that the future development of economic cooperationbetween Austria and Kazakhstan is quite promising, with anoptimistic and positive view," the source said.
Based on the source, imports from Kazakhstan to Austriaincreased by 10 percent, to around 1.8 billion euros, while exportsfrom Austria to Kazakhstan increased by 28 percent, to almost 300million euros.
"These results represent a highly positive dynamic in terms ofthe Austrian economy. Austrian enterprises are particularlyinvolved in Kazakhstan in major industries such as equipment andplant engineering, pharmaceuticals and medical technology, tourismand leisure (particularly winter sports), agriculture, and greenenergy. This broad variety strengthens economic links andfacilitates the interchange of knowledge and technologies betweenthe two countries. We see the future of economic cooperationbetween Austria and Kazakhstan as highly promising, with anoptimistic and hopeful perspective," the source noted.
As previously reported, Kazakhstan and Austria's railwayadministrations agreed to strengthen cooperation in order toimprove cargo transit over the Trans-Caspian InternationalTransport Route (TITR, or Middle Corridor).
A comparable agreement was achieved during a meeting betweenKazakhstan's Ambassador to Austria, Mukhtar Tleuberdi, the Chairmanof the Board of the Federal Railways of Austria, Andreas Matte, andChristoph Grasl, a Board Member of the Rail Cargo Company.
During the discussion, the parties also discussed a variety ofcollaboration opportunities in the transportation and logisticsindustries. Particular focus was dedicated to the development ofKazakhstan's transit potential and the TITR.
It was mentioned that the Austrian side is actively engagingwith Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), a national enterprise, and seeks toexpand its presence in Central Asia.
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Middle East and Africa (MEA)Railway Construction Projects Report 2021: Focus on Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, Morocco & Ghana
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D)ublin, April 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Railway Construction Projects in Middle East and Africa (MEA), 2021 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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Underlying support for investment in railways in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) continues to be driven by demands stemming from rising populations, economic growth and an increase in interstate trade. Urban rail schemes in the MEA region were identified as being able to ease congestion, reduce accident rates and enhance economic growth and mobility.
- The report provides analysis based on the publisher's construction projects showing total project values and analysis by stage and funding. The top 50 regional projects are listed giving country, stage, value of projects.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that government is focusing on the development of special economic zones in order to provide a favorable environment and all necessary facilities to the business community.
He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of the business community in Islamabad today.
The Prime Minister said that incumbent government wanted to make a stronger partnership with the business community so that it plays a vanguard role in economic development.
The delegation included renowned business figures and representatives of key sectors in the economy.
The delegation presented various suggestions to the Prime Minister for the development of various sectors in the economy.


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ABU DHABI, 14th June, 2022 (WAM) -- The UAE parliament approved two draft laws amending provisions of the Federal Law No. 26 of 2019 on public finance, as well as the complementary budget to the UAE's federal budget 2022.
This came at the 13th session of the third ordinary term of the Federal National Council's 17th legislative chapter, which was chaired by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker for the FNC, today.
The approved amendments to the law include a new definition for consolidated final statements; several provisions to expand the scope of the public finance law to include government companies; and the introduction of some provisions regulating accounting standards applicable in the UAE.
The definition of a consolidated final account has been amended as follows: 'An annual report that includes the consolidated annual financial statements of the federal government, which is prepared by the Ministry based on financial statements submitted by federal authorities, in accordance with instructions specified in the annual financial circular issued by the minister.'
According to the draft law, the UAE government will adopt an accrual-based accounting system, in line with the UAE's accounting standards. When drafting their budgets, federal authorities must comply with the financial appropriation limits allocated to them by the law on linking the general federal budget.
These expenditures will be disbursed, provided that they are specified and payable, in accordance with the relevant applicable legislation.
Government companies, as determined by the cabinet under a proposal from the Ministry of Finance, are obligated to provide the Ministry of Finance with the required reports and financial data in the form, in line with the contents and dates specified by the ministry.
In accordance with a federal draft law on approving a complementary budget to the UAE's general budget for the 2022 fiscal year, the UAE general budget revenues for the 2022 fiscal year are estimated to increase by AED374,980,000, while the general budget expenses for the 2022 fiscal year are estimated to increase by AED1,232,358,000.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: inister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri has said that Qatar has adopted a clear strategy to support the localisation of jobs in the private sector by studying the needs of the labour market of skills and specializations required during the coming period.
He explained that the localization of jobs in private sector establishments is one of the priorities to enhance the benefit of qualified national cadres in the GCC countries,
The Minister was addressing the 9th meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Labour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held yesterday in Muscat, Oman. During the conference, participants deliberated on shared concerns in the manpower sector, focusing on advancing collaborative Gulf initiatives, bolstering Gulf employment markets, and nurturing human capital.
The discussions also touched upon elevating national skill sets, sharing knowledge in human resource advancement, and strengthening ties between the GCC nations and global labour-focused organisations.
Al Marri emphasised Qatar's commitment to backing the GCC's initiatives to enhance the Gulf's professional landscape. He also highlighted the importance of broadening and intensifying conversations and strategic partnerships concerning the labour industry within the GCC.
He noted the need to continue efforts to update the Gulf Guide for Occupational Classification and Description and to prepare initiatives and draft joint Gulf action strategy in the field of labour and manpower.
The Minister stressed the importance of exchanging successful experiences between the GCC countries to improve the policies and regulations of the GCC labour markets and adopt best practices in a way that contributes to raising the level of competencies through training for employees from the GCC countries while they are on the job. He stressed the importance of joint coordination between the GCC countries to unify the positions of international organizations, explaining that the unification of the Gulf position in front of international organizations enhances the adoption of positive ideas to improve the work environment in the GCC countries.
The Minister referred to the Doha Dialogue between West Asian countries and African labour-sending countries, which Qatar will hold in the first quarter of next year with the participation of the African Union, explaining that the dialogue seeks to strengthen consultation mechanisms with all parties concerned with the future of workers coming from the African continent to the countries of the region.
The Minister referred to the dialogue that Qatar will hold in the first quarter of next year with the participation of the African Union to launch the Gulf-African Dialogue Initiative on African Labour migration, explaining that the dialogue seeks to strengthen consultation mechanisms with all parties concerned with the future of expatriate workers from the African continent to the countries of the region.
At the conclusion of his address, Al Marri extended a warm welcome to Their Excellencies on the occasion of Qatar's hosting of the tenth gathering of the GCC Committee of Labour Ministers next year.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) It was May 02, 2023, when The Writers Guild of America went on a strike to
express their dissatisfaction with lower pay and less dependable work in the online streaming era. Finally, after a 148-day strike, the strike has ended, making it one of the longest in its history. According to reports, a tentative deal on a new contract has been struck with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Following this development, the WGA West board of directors and the WGA East council unanimously decided to rescind the strike order on Tuesday, effective at 12:01 a.m. PT on Wednesday.
With this decision, writers can return to work as early as Wednesday, even before the final ratification vote.
The ratification vote will be held between October 2 and October 9 and the WGA will have member meetings on both coasts this week. The meetings will be in person and through Zoom to go over the contract's specifics. After the WGA's negotiating committee, the WGA West board, and the WGA East council all voted unanimously to send the contract to members for approval, the strike order was canceled.
Writers Guild of America West post
Writers Guild of America West took to X and shared this news and wrote, "The WGA reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. Today, our Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council all voted unanimously to recommend the agreement. The strike ends at 12:01 a.m."
New contract details
WGA also released a statement where they revealed information about the new contract.
According to the WGA, the contract renewal provided writers with enhanced compensation, health and pension contributions, as well as new global streaming residuals and viewership-based streaming bonuses. There are also assurances on AI, which have been a source of dispute in the negotiations.
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(MENAFN) A growing trade relationship between China and Russia is causing a surplus of shipping containers from China to accumulate at Russian rail depots, according to a report by Bloomberg on Thursday. Approximately 150,000 extra containers are currently stockpiled in these depots.
This situation has arisen because China is sending such a high volume of goods that Russia is struggling to handle the influx of shipping containers. The analysis comes from Container xChange, a trading platform located in Hamburg, Germany.
“There is significant cargo movement from China into Russia but very scarce movement back to China from Russia,” as stated in the report, Christian Roeloffs, who serves as the co-founder and CEO of Container xChange, commented on the situation. This has a “tremendously detrimental impact on the business of container logistics because of the high imbalance of demand and supply.”
Recently, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany published data indicating that, for the first time since the previous year, the amount of goods being unloaded at Russia's top three container ports was nearing the levels observed at the beginning of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. These crucial ports are located in St. Petersburg along the Baltic Sea, Novorossiysk along the Black Sea, and Vladivostok on the Pacific coast.
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32 Beneficiaries of Electronics Manufacturing Benefit from App…
(MENAFN- KNN India) 32 Electronic Manufacturing Beneficiaries Get Incentive Approval Under LIP
New Delhi, September 10 (KNN) On Friday, the large-scale electronics manufacturing sector received approval from a committee headed by NITI Aayog CEO Parmeswaran Iyer.
Under the Production Incentive Programs (PLI), this was the very first payment.
The program is expected to make India a competitive destination for electronics manufacturing, NITI Aayog said.
M/s Padget Electronics Pvt Ltd, a national company, is the first beneficiary approved by the committee entitled to receive incentives under the manufacture of mobiles on the basis of its additional investments and sales figures for the financial year 2021-22.
Padget Electronics Pvt Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dixon Technologies Pvt Ltd and has manufacturing facilities in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Thirty-two grantees had been accredited under the PLI program for large-scale electronics manufacturing, of which 10 (5 global and 5 domestic companies) were accredited for mobile manufacturing. (KNN Office)
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(MENAFN- IANS) Vijayawada, Feb 23 (IANS) The government of Andhra Pradesh has hired two new twin-engine helicopters as part of the enhanced security of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
One helicopter each will be stationed at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
The chief minister is currently using BELL 412 VT-MRV, dating back to 2010.
The government earlier approved the proposal of the Andhra Pradesh Aviation Corporation Limited (APACL) to procure two twin-engine helicopters on rental basis to meet the flying commitments of the Chief Minister and other VVIPs.
According to Andhra Pradesh gazette, the DGP, Intelligence had stated in his letter dated September 15, 2022 that the Chief Minister is in 'Z+' category and is facing specific threat from Left wing extremist, terrorist, fundamentalist elements and general threat from organised criminal gangs and anti-social elements and felt that the security arrangements of the Chief Minister need to be handled sensitively.
Considering the increased usage of aircraft in various tour programmes, long distance covered and safety requirements of the CM, it suggested replacing the current aircraft with a new/alternative aircraft of better airworthiness.
Subsequently, APACL proposed to procure two twin engine helicopters less than two years old. Accordingly, an e-tender notification was issued and technical and financial bids were invited in August last year. Global Vectra Helicopters, Thumby Aviation Pvt Ltd and Rajas Aerosports and Adventures Pvt. Ltd had placed their bids.
The government approved the bid of Global Vectra Helicopters which quoted Rs 1.91 crore per month as charges, apart from ground handling charges, accommodation charges for pilots in star hotels, logistics charges for pilots, fuel transportation charges, crew medicals and ATC charges.
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Afghanistan- Hekmatyar Opposes Closure of Taliban's Qatar Office
(MENAFN- Daily Outlook Afghanistan) KABUL - The Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) leader wants the government to negotiate with the Taliban, opposing the closure of the insurgent group's political office in Qatar.
A statement from HIA said Gulbuddin Hekmatyar expressed the view during a meeting with tribal elders in Kabul. He said the Taliban's Qatar office was a good address for peace talks. Closing it would be a wrong step, opposed by HIA, he said.
He added the continuing war with the Taliban was not a solution as rivals could not be defeated militarily. The government should negotiate with the Taliban and accept their reasonable demands, he believed.
By the same token, the HIA chief urged the Taliban to enter peace negotiations with the government. He said the current conflict fruitless for the Afghans, serving the interests of foreigners.
The former prime minister called upon Taliban to follow in HIA's footsteps: reaching a peace deal and shun the insurgency.
Last month, US President Donald Trump, in a meeting with his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani in New York, suggested closing Taliban's political office in Qatar.
The Qatar office was opened with US support a few years back, but former Afghan president Hamid Karzai had opposed the move. (Pajhwok)
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(MENAFN) Aleksandr Novak, the deputy prime minister, claimed on Wednesday that by the end of March, Russia would announce its response to the price cap that the European Union and G7 have imposed on its oil supplies.
“We are now studying the new decisions made [by the EU and the G7 on the embargo and the price cap on fuel from Russia] in order to understand the feasibility [of a response],” Novak also mentioned. “Of course, there will be decisions before March,” according the minister.
On February 5, the European Union imposed price controls on Russian refined petroleum products, limiting their cost to USD100 per barrel for diesel, USD100 per barrel for gasoline, and USD45 per barrel for other oil products that trade below the crude price, like fuel oil used in industry.
The price limitations are a component of a larger G7 accord, along with a European Union embargo on importing Russian oil products. It comes after the G7, the European Union, and Australia put a USD60 per barrel quota on Russian crude on December 5.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Pentagon has set up on the territory of Poland a repair point for Western artillery weapons supplied to Ukraine.
This is reported by Ukrinform with reference to the new york times.
Sources in American defense agencies say a third of the Western-made howitzers handed over to Ukraine are currently of service.
Given the existing problems with repairing artillery on the ground, it has become a priority for the U.S. European Command to address the issue by establishing a repair hub in Poland.
The overhaul of such weapons has been going on for months. The condition of weaponry provided to Ukraine is the subject of close attention among U.S. military officials, who declined to discuss details of the program. Read also: duda: patriot missile launchers could be sent to ukraine without nato crews
With all the capabilities that the partners provide to Ukraine, the U.S. is working to ensure that Ukraine has the right packages to support those capabilities over time, according to Daniel Day, a spokesman for U.S. EUCOM.
When ammunition for Ukraine's 152-mm Soviet-era artillery guns became scarce shortly after the Russian full-scale invasion, NATO-standard howitzers, which fire 155-mm shells, became one of Ukraine's most critical weapons, given a vast stockpile of compatible shells.
Memo: The Pentagon sent Ukraine 142 M777 howitzers, which is enough to equip approximately eight battalions, according to the latest assessment of U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops used them to hit Russian command posts with a small number of high-precision shells and even to set up anti-tank minefields.
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