(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Lack of awareness makes local communities more vulnerable to the planted landmine in war-affected tribal areas of Pakistan. Various government as well non-governmental organizations have been making efforts to create awareness among masses of human casualties as result of landmine blasts. Sustainable Peace and Development Organisation (SPDO) has been working since 2001 to create awareness among masses regarding landmines with a special focus on Fata. 'We teach people how to avoid such mines and unexploded ordnances,' head of SPDO Raza Shah Khan told TNN. He added that people were still falling victims to landmines planted during World War II. According to him a landmine would lay buried for many years in the ground and still work unless defused.
Raza said that landmine blasts usually occur in war-affected areas and 80 to 90 percent victims are comprising children and women. He stressed that tangible steps were required for rehabilitation of the landmine victims.
He explained that there were three kinds of bombs including landmines, improvised explosive device, and the unexploded ordnance.
So far around 6000 people have either been killed or injured due to landmines in Pakistan. 'The government has no mechanism in place to collect data on landmines victims,' he said.
He added that his organization has collected showed around 300 people were either killed or injured in Fata only in 2016. SDPO collects data on landmines victims that are reported in national media and analyze it.
He urged people of Fata not to touch anything suspicious and inform bomb disposal squad, local administration or elders about the presence of the suspicious thing.
Besides, people should also avoid such paths that remained unused for a long time and has not been cleared.
'Sometimes landmines planted in upper areas are washed down during floods to lower areas as happened in 2010 when heavy floods washed down landmines to Tank and Dera Ismail Khan Districts,' he claimed.
Raza Shah said it was civil society's responsibility to join hands with army and police and launch a mines risk education jointly.
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Kolkata (West Bengal) : Ninety-four new COVID-19 positive cases were reported on Thursday in West Bengal, taking the state tally to 3,197, according to State Health Department release.
“The total number of discharged patients in the state is 1,193. There are a total of 1,745 active cases in the state as of Thursday,” it added.
A total of 1,12,359 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India. 45,300 persons have recovered or migrated, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.
There are 63,624 active cases of COVID-19 in the country at present. As many as 3,435 people have lost their lives due to the coronavirus in the country. (ANI)


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Makkah, March 19, SPA – Advisor and Assistant President for Women Development Affairs at the Grand Holy Mosque Dr. Al-Anoud Al-Abboud has stressed the readiness of women agencies at the Grand Holy Mosque and affiliate administrations to offer the best services to women at the mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, and the availability of all technological and human potential, both in the administration and on the field, to deliver services, in line with the bright guidance offered by the wise leadership of the country.
Al-Abboud said that women's prayer areas in the Grand Holy Mosque are ready to receive worshippers, and highlighted the quality of services provided to women during the holy month of Ramadan in various administrative field aspects, with the agency having designated several departments and units to provide the best services to the visitors, in several languages, and organize the movement of crowd inside and outside the Grand Holy Mosque, with special care for persons with disabilities and older women, and services that suit the needs of different groups.
She noted that the agency is responsible for the disinfection and sterilization of women's prayer areas and securing a safe and comfortable worship environment, providing Zamzam water in closed packages, or refrigerated and non-refrigerated containers, as well as for measuring women's level of satisfaction with the services, to be considered in further development plans concerning women at the Grand Holy Mosque.
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(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the Turkish stock market witnessed a decline as the country's benchmark stock index, the BIST 100, ended the trading session at 8,945.80 points, indicating a 1.05 percent decrease from the previous day's close. This downturn amounted to a drop of 95.07 points compared to Tuesday's closing figure of 9,040.87 points on the Borsa Istanbul exchange.
Despite this decline, the total market capitalization of the BIST 100 reached an impressive sum of around 7.7 trillion Turkish liras, equivalent to approximately USD240.1 billion, by the time the market closed. The day's trading activities saw a robust volume of transactions, with a daily trading volume totaling 37 billion Turkish liras, which amounts to roughly USD1.15 billion.
Turning to commodities, the price of gold per ounce stood at USD2,306, while Brent crude oil was priced at approximately USD89.83 per barrel as of 6:25 PM local time (1525 GMT).
In the foreign exchange market, the US dollar exchange rate against the Turkish lira was recorded at 31.9354, reflecting the ongoing dynamics of the currency market. Meanwhile, the euro stood at 34.6220 Turkish liras, and the British pound was trading at 40.3341 liras. These currency exchange rates demonstrate the continuing fluctuations and influences within the global financial landscape.
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(MENAFN – Trend News Agency) BAKOU, Azerbaijan, September 18
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
Imports of beans to Georgia fell 22.5%, from 4,000 tonnes to 3,100 tonnes in 7 months of 2021, Trend reports with reference to Georgia’s National Statistics Office (Geostat).
According to Geostat, the amount paid for bean imports from January to July 2021 was $ 1.8 million, while $ 2.2 million was spent on bean imports during the same period of the year. last.
According to Geostat, Georgia supplies beans mainly from Uzbekistan (1,800 tonnes / $ 1.1 million) and Canada (600 tonnes / $ 469,900).
From January to July 2021, Georgia’s foreign trade turnover reached $ 7.48 billion, up 21.7 percent from the same period last year.
Georgia’s exports amounted to $ 2.27 billion (an increase of 27.8%) and imports to $ 5.2 billion (an increase of 19.3%).
The trade balance remained negative during this period – at the level of $ 2.93 billion.
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António Guterres, the secretary general of the United Nations
Milan: World leaders must choose between saving the world or condemning "humanity to a hellish future", UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday at a preparatory meeting for a key climate summit next month.
The COP26 UN climate summit, which begins on October 31 in Glasgow, is being billed as crucial to the continued success of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
The landmark 2015 accord commits nations to limiting global temperature rises to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels through sweeping emissions cuts.
Emissions have continued to rise in the six years since the deal, while the latest round of national carbon-cutting pledges puts Earth on track to warm a "catastrophic" 2.7C this century, according to a UN assessment.
"It is essential for all humanity that we fulfil the promise of the Paris Agreement. I cannot emphasise enough that time is running out. Irreversible climate tipping points lie alarmingly close," Guterres told ministers from several countries attending the preparatory meeting in Milan, which runs till Saturday.
"We can either save our world or condemn humanity to a hellish future."
The UN secretary general said "the single most effective step we can take to limit temperature rise is phasing out coal, beginning with no new coal power plants".
Welcoming a recent announcement by China on ending international financing of coal power, he asked private finance "to quickly follow suit and stop financing coal".
Guterres had earlier also asked youths to maintain pressure on global leaders to do more to fight climate change.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Since mid-October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) has
been tracking data from China's surveillance systems that show a
rise in respiratory infections among children in northern China, Azernews reports, citing WHO.
Description of the Situation
During a press conference on 13 November 2023, China's National
Health Commission reported an increase in respiratory infections
across the country, predominantly among children. Chinese
authorities attributed this increase to the lifting of restrictions
due to COVID-19 and the onset of the cold season, as well as the
circulation of known pathogens such as influenza, Mycoplasma
pneumoniae, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Mycoplasma
pneumoniae and RSV are known to affect children more often than
On the twenty-second of November 2023, WHO identified media and
ProMED reports of pockets of undiagnosed pneumonia in children's
hospitals in Beijing, Liaoning and other localities in China. WHO,
through the International Health Regulations mechanism, formally
requested additional epidemiological and clinical information, as
well as laboratory results on the cases and recent trends in the
circulation of respiratory pathogens.
The main objective was to determine whether the "outbreaks of
undiagnosed pneumonia" described in media reports had occurred in
Beijing and Liaoning and, if so, whether they were isolated
outbreaks or the result of a known generalised increase in
respiratory infections in the population. WHO also sought
additional information through clinical networks.
On 23 November, WHO held a remote meeting with Chinese health
authorities from the China Centre for Disease Control and
Prevention and Beijing Children's Hospital, facilitated by the
National Health Commission and the National Administration for
Disease Prevention and Control, which provided requested data
showing an increase in outpatient consultations and hospital
admissions in children due to pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma
pneumoniae (since May) and RSV, an adenovirus Some of these rises
in incidence occurred earlier than usual, but they are not
unexpected given the lifting of restrictions due to COVID-19; a
similar situation has been observed in other countries. Health
authorities in China have not reported changes in the clinical
manifestations of the disease.
Chinese authorities noted that no unusual or new pathogens or
unusual clinical manifestations had been identified, including in
Beijing and Liaoning, other than the above-mentioned generalised
increase in respiratory infections caused by several known
pathogens. They also said that the rise in respiratory infections
had not caused patient numbers to exceed hospital capacity.
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(MENAFNEditorial) TEL AVIV, Israel, February 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Bank Leumi (TASE: LUMI) announced today that it will release its Q4 and Full Year 2017 Financial Results on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Ms. Rakefet Russak-Aminoach, President and CEO and Mr. Omer Ziv, EVP & CFO, will host the results call followed by Q & A. The call is scheduled for 5 PM (Israel); 3 PM (UK); 10:00 AM (ET).
Conference Call Dial-in Details (no passcode required):
US & Canada: 1-888-407-2553
All other locations: +972-3-918-0610
The call will be accompanied by a slide presentation which will be available at the Leumi website under Investor Relations, in the Financial Statements page prior to the call.
An archived recording will be available on the Leumi website one business day after the call ends.
The conference call does not replace the latest periodic/quarterly reports in which full information is contained, including forward-looking information, as defined in the Israeli Securities Law, and set out in the aforementioned reports.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is participating this year in Darb Al Saai activities with a distinguished pavilion within Qatar's celebrations of the National Day under the slogan:”Our Unity Source of Our Strength”.
The ministry's events during the whole period of the celebrations will run until Sunday, December 18.
The MECC's participation in Darb Al Saai comes under the event“Nurseries”, where MECC's pavilion includes four sections of wildlife nurseries that contain wild trees and plants, while other sections contain Arabian oryx, gazelles, ostriches, houbara bustards, rabbits and wild reptiles.
Display screens were allocated to film MECC's efforts in conserving the Qatari environment and developing the wildlife, and for the first time, MECC is participating in Darb Al Saai with distinguished events in cooperation with Qatar Scientific Club with an initiative to reuse the plastic materials through providing an electric scooter that collects plastic bottles from the public to be further utilised in the recycling process.
Commenting on this occasion, Director of the Public Relations Department at MECC Farhoud Hadi Al Hajri said that what distinguishes the participation in Darb Al Saai this year is that it coincides with Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, adding that MECC seeks to introduce the public to the role undertaken by MECC, along with its efforts in organising an environmentally sustainable tournament through the eco-friendly sporting facilities during this event, calling on the public to visit the ministry's pavilion in Darb Al Saai and have a glimpse of the most prominent tourist and environmental landmarks in the State of Qatar, including the distinguished biodiversity the country enjoys.
He confirmed that MECC's pavilion offers several competitions and recreational sections to the public throughout the entire the celebrations, in addition to organising daily awareness and cultural workshops.
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CANAZEI, Italy: Hikers in the Dolomites in northern Italy said they were frightened after a glacier collapsed at the weekend, killing at least seven people in a tragedy experts linked to rising temperatures.
'Right now after what happened I feel a bit scared because two days ago we were about to walk just near the glacier. It could have happened to us,' said Mikael Bouchard, a 29-year-old from Lyon.
'We were planning to go near the glacier but right now we are going to do another way (route) to avoid it. So yeah, it's really scary,' added Bouchard, who was walking lower down the mountain.
Rescue teams resumed the search on Tuesday for 13 climbers who were still missing almost two days after part of a glacier gave way on the Marmolada, which at more than 3,300 metres (10,830 ft) is the highest peak in the Dolomites.
Canadian tourist Oscar Wong, who lives in Seattle, said he would continue his trip but try to be aware of the dangers.
'Certainly I think the risks are elevated.. (and) have to take that into consideration when I'm planning my routes,' the 28 year-old said.
A huge mass of ice collapsed close to Punta Rocca, on the route usually used by hikers and climbers to reach the summit, the Alpine rescue unit said.
Temperatures on the normally freezing Marmolada had reportedly touched 10 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit) over the weekend. Scientists said rising temperatures were making glaciers more unstable.
'I've never heard of something like this happening, especially in the summertime in July, especially in this region so it's definitely a surprise to me,' added Wong.
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MES Indian School observed Father's Day with a special programme featuring students' speeches and dances to laud the significant roles played by fathers in building healthy families and how they are instrumental in influencing family members. The entire school was decorated with the theme – 'My Dad My Super Hero.'
Senior vice president Dr K P Najeeb and director (academics) Kashif Jaleel graced the joyous celebration by their active participation as proud Kindergarten parents.
Principal Hameeda Kadar reflected on the great role played by fathers as a guide, role model and protector. She also remembered the worldly wisdom and guidance as well as sacrifices fathers make.
Students presented speeches, dances and powerpoint presentations that highlighted the importance of celebrating fatherhood.
A collage-making competition saw students acknowledging the importance of honouring fathers, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society.
Students brought photos and prepared videos based on the topic 'Thumbs up for the best Dad'. Teachers and students marked their memories of fathers on a specially arranged memory wall.
Students of grades I to III expressed their passion and respect by making 'Greeting Cards'. Students of Grade IV wrote heartfelt messages as graffiti to convey their affection and fondness. Various fun-filled activities such as Bag Pack Race and Roll the Ball race were organised for the KG children.
Parents were given an opportunity to express their feelings through graffiti boards. Photo Booths were set up for parents to capture the precious moments at school. There was also a cake-cutting ceremony to honour the male members of the school.
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(MENAFN) Over the past two weeks, there has been a slight reduction in freight rates following a period of sharp increases driven by geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea. However, despite the recent dip, current rates remain significantly higher than those observed last year.
According to data compiled by a Turkish news agency from the Drewry World Container Index, the composite index for 40-foot containers stood at USD1,382 on November 30.
The escalation of tensions in the Red Sea, including attacks by the Iranian-backed Yemeni political organization, the Houthis, on vessels linked to Israel in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, prompted shipping companies to reroute their vessels around the Cape of Good Hope.
This decision, which extended travel times by up to two weeks, resulted in a doubling of freight rates due to counter-attacks against the Houthis led by the US and UK. Consequently, ship traffic in the Red Sea significantly decreased.
Although tensions in the Red Sea have persisted for nearly three months, the rapid increase in freight rates has slowed. However, prices remain elevated. Over an eight-week period, rates climbed to USD3,964 on January 25, marking a 186.8 percent increase, fueled by heightened tensions in the region and vessel rerouting.
As of February 1, the composite index per 40-foot container stood at USD3,824, and by February 8, it had declined to USD3,786, reflecting a two-week decrease of 4.5 percent. Despite this recent downturn, rates remain 90 percent higher year-on-year and 174 percent above the level observed on November 30. Additionally, they are up 167 percent compared to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is proposing that a $100 billion fund be created that would involve allied contributions over five years for Ukraine as part of a package to be signed by NATO leaders in July in Washington.
This was reported by Bloomberg with reference to informed sources, Ukrinform saw.
NATO members are still debating Stoltenberg's proposal and accounting facilities, including whether to include bilateral aid to Ukraine in the total, the sources said.
The proposal is likely to change before Allies reach an agreement, the agency's anonymous sources suggested. Read also:
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As part of the package, NATO may also take over the operational responsibilities of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ("Ramstein"), which coordinates the supply of weapons to Ukraine from approximately 50 countries, according to sources. Under the leadership of Supreme Allied Commander Europe Chris Cavoli, such a move could protect the Contact Group from any political changes that may arise after the U.S. presidential election in November, they added.
If the Allies support Stoltenberg's proposal, NATO's attempt to take on a more active role in providing assistance to Ukraine will mean a paradigm shift for the military alliance, which previously distanced itself from these efforts to avoid potential involvement in a full-scale war with Russia, to more actively assist Ukraine, the report said. Read also:
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It should be recalled that the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO, Ambassador Julian Smith, said on Tuesday that the rapid approval of aid for Ukraine by Congress is of critical importance.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Granting Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont political asylum in Belgium would be "not unrealistic" if he asks for it, the Belgian migration minister said, underlining his country's position as a contrarian voice in the Spanish standoff.
The Madrid government sacked the Catalan leader and dismissed the region's parliament on Friday, hours after it declared itself an independent nation.
Spain's constitutional court has also started a review of Catalonia's independence vote for prosecutors to decide if it constituted rebellion.
While there was no indication Puigdemont was hoping to come to Belgium, the country is one of few members of the European Union where EU citizens can ask for political asylum.
"It is not unrealistic if you look at the situation," Belgium's migration minister, Theo Francken, told Belgian broadcaster VTM.
"They are already talking about a prison sentence," Francken, a member of Flemish nationalist party N-VA, said. "The question is to what extent he would get a fair trial."
It would be difficult for Spain to extradite Puigdemont in such a case, he said.
While most European leaders have refrained from commenting on the Spanish crisis, saying it was an internal matter and the country's constitution should prevail, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel called for dialogue between Madrid and Barcelona.
Michel, a centrist from French-speaking Wallonia, has governed in coalition with the N-VA since 2014, a period during which the party toned down its calls for more independence for Belgium's Dutch-speaking North.
The relationship between Belgium and Spain soured over a similar issue in the 1990s and 2000s, when the country refused to extradite a Spanish couple wanted over alleged involvement with the Basque militant group ETA.
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(MENAFN- Ajad Comms) Jeddah, KSA —December 7, 2021: Zoho Corp., the global technology company offering the most extensive suite of business software, announced the opening of its first Saudi Arabia office in Jeddah. The company witnessed a growth of 70% in the country in 2021.
"Saudi Arabia remains a key market for Zoho, and we expect more growth in the coming years as the kingdom sets ambitious plans to lead the MEA region's next stage of digital transformation. We have been hiring locally and with the Jeddah office open, we plan to double our headcount by next year. We will continue to invest in the country and help local businesses and communities," said Izzeddin Almozayen, Regional Manager, MEA, Zoho Corp. "Depending on our growth in different geographies, we may open more offices in other cities."
Zoho, which completed 25 years of being in business this year, has been following 'transnational localism', wherein its growth is locally rooted while it remains globally connected through shared knowledge and culture. "At Zoho, we staunchly believe that overall economic development stems out of an interconnected network of strong, self-reliant regional clusters. With that in mind, we are always committed towards supporting local economies in their growth journey. This growth model is what we call 'transnational localism'," added Izzeddin Almozayen.
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Doha: Now you can report loss of personal belongings using the latest version of Metrash. The new update of Metrash2 app has introduced many new services.
The Ministry of the Interior confirmed this in a tweet saying that ‘'you can register loss reports of your personal belongings through Metrash2 without having to go to the security departments or the internal police departments'.
Metrash2 offers many Residence Permit services including replacing lost or damaged ID cards without visiting security departments or services centres.
Metrash2 is available in six languages including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Urdu and Malayalam. There are 211 electronic services are available through Metrash2 and the website of the Ministry.
Among the services which are available on Metrash 2 are visa, residence, community police, renewal of driving license, traffic violations, issue or replacement for damaged driving license, travel exit permit, and transfer vehicle ownership.
You can also report cybercrimes through Metrash2.
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Goldman lowers its 2023 oil price projection due to deteriorating demand picture
(MENAFN) Due to anticipated weaker demand and a higher United States currency, Goldman Sachs lowered its oil price projection for 2023 on Tuesday. However, it added that continuous global supply disappointments only strengthened its long-term optimistic perspective.
Despite observing a seasonally adjusted global oil market deficit in both the fourth quarter of this year and upcoming year, Goldman's commodities research group cut its prediction for the coming year by USD17.5 per barrel on average.
According to a research note released by the investment bank, it revised its oil price forecast lower by USD19 per barrel on average for the period spanning from the fourth quarter of this year to the fourth quarter of upcoming year. It also sees the global oil demand growing in 2023 by 2.0 million barrels per day at current prices, versus a previous forecast of 2.5 million bpd.
The letter read, “even with a cautious growth outlook ... the oil market remains critically tight, with still near-record low inventories and OPEC spare capacity and with supply soon set to turn supportive once again between the end of the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve sale and the expected decline in Russian production later this year.”
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 329 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 401 recoveries and 3 deaths.
As the UAE eases face mask restrictions, residents pledge to keep their guards up and help others stay Covid-safe — even if they're on the running track, on the beach and inside salons.
Also read: Many Brits ready to fly home, awaiting vaccine details
Vaccine inequity comes into stark focus during UN gathering
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on Wednesday announced certain instances and public places where masks are no longer mandatory . These include: when exercising in public places; when members of the same household are travelling in a private vehicle; at swimming pools and beaches; in closed places when you are alone; at salons and beauty centres; and at medical centres.
Meanwhile, the newest announcement that indicates that the UAE is making a speedy recovery from the pandemic is the eased mask rules in certain public places.
The country managed to keep its head above water during the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, and life is gradually returning to normal. Healthcare professionals credit the UAE's visionary leadership, who laid down the effective initiatives , plans and recovery strategy that included massive vaccination drive and mass testing, which, they say, played a pivotal role in achieving normalcy.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On the sidelines of the NATO North Atlantic Council meeting in Riga, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly agreed to further strengthen the special partnership between Ukraine and Canada.
Dmytro Kuleba informed his Canadian counterpart in detail about the security situation in the temporarily occupied territories and along the border of his country, as well as the signs of Russia's preparations for a possible new incursion into Ukraine.
The heads of Ukrainian and Canadian diplomacies discussed concrete steps within the framework of a comprehensive package to contain Russia from further aggressive actions. Read also:
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'If Russia sees that the West is serious about the current situation and ready to take decisive action, they will think twice before embarking on any military adventures,' Dmitry Kuleba said.
The minister for foreign affairs of Ukraine has thanked the Canadian side for its readiness to work with Ukraine to deter Russia from further aggression.
The Ukrainian foreign minister expressed special gratitude to Canada for its firm and unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity through specific steps, including long-lasting participation in Operation UNIFIER, which has been effectively strengthening Ukraine's Armed Forces.
The top diplomats discussed further security and defense cooperation between Canada and Ukraine. Read also:
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The ministers coordinated a common position until the next stage of talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran on bringing to justice those responsible for the downing of flight PS752 . The ministers agreed to continue to maintain the unity of the International Coordination Group for Victims of flight PS752 in the fight for justice for the victims of the tragedy and their families.
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PIF, Ma'aden Joint Venture to Unlock Saudi Arabia's Mineral Wealth
(MENAFN) Unlocking the potential of Saudi Arabia's mineral wealth and establishing the mining sector as a key pillar of the economy is a primary objective of the joint venture between the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Ma'aden), according to a top official. In an interview with Arab News, Mohammed Aldawood, head of industrials and mining sector for Middle East and North Africa investments at PIF, highlighted the strategic importance of the joint venture in realizing the goals outlined in Vision 2030.
Aldawood emphasized the significance of the mining sector in diversifying the Saudi economy and expanding its scope. He stated that the PIF plans to support the growth of mining as a key enabler in establishing the industry as the third pillar of the economy, alongside other sectors. He further highlighted the untapped potential of Saudi Arabia's mineral reserves, estimating that there is approximately USD1.3 trillion worth of resources waiting to be explored beneath the country's ground.
The joint venture between PIF and Ma'aden is regarded as an exciting development that will provide the partners with an extensive international footprint in the mining space. It will serve as a platform to access minerals not readily available in Saudi Arabia and open opportunities to venture into new geographical territories. This expansion into global mining assets will enhance the Kingdom's presence in the global mining industry and contribute to its economic growth and diversification.
The formation of the joint venture was announced in January, with Ma'aden holding a 51 percent stake and the PIF owning the remaining 49 percent. This collaboration reflects the commitment of both entities to leverage their expertise and resources to explore and capitalize on mining opportunities worldwide, aligning with Saudi Arabia's long-term vision for economic transformation and development.
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World Bank Official Calls For GCC Budgetary Reforms
(MENAFN- Arab Times) Senior Director of the World Bank Group's Global Practice on Macroeconomics and Fiscal Management Marcelo Giugale expected the world economy to grow by 2.9 percent in 2015 and 3.2 percent next year.
The projections are based on specific data and practical scenario away from any risks that might stem from lower growth rate in the Chinese economy, higher interest rates by the US Federal Reserve, or the Greek crisis, he told reporters here on Thursday.
Giugale arrived here earlier on Thursday on a visit to Kuwait as part of a tour of the Gulf region that will take him also to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He reiterated the WB call on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries to correct the imbalances in their budgets, rationalize subsidy, diversify the sources of income and reduce reliance on oil revenues under the current decline of the oil prices.
The GCC states need to adapt their budgets to the current oil prices and accelerate the economic reforms in order to ensure better future to the coming generations, he stressed. The senior WB official lauded the improvement brought about in Kuwait since his last visit to the country two years ago. He expected the Indian economy to grow by a higher pace than the Chinese economy next year.
On the risks facing the world economic recovery in the short run, the WB official said these include a possible decision by the Fed this autumn to ratchet up the interest rates which could lead to reverse the current course of liquidity from the US to other economy. A possible rise of the USD interest rate could also affect negatively the US exports and the exports of other countries, he noted, warning against shrinkage of more Eurozone economies.
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As Joe Biden revels in a series of legislative victories in Washington, events in Moscow remind the US president that his troubles may be just beginning.
On Monday, United Co Rusal International PJSC, an aluminum producer listed in Moscow and Hong Kong, raised US$590 million in a first-of-its-kind . The reason it matters for Biden's White House: the bonds were denominated in yuan.
Gazprombank, the lead manager of the deal, said it received about 100 orders from asset managers, banks, investment and insurance companies, and individuals.
It remains to be seen if such transactions amount to death by a thousand cuts to the US dollar. Yet the trend is emblematic of how economic policy errors are colliding with global reactions to Western sanctions on Moscow for its Ukraine invasion. The latter includes freezing hundreds of billions of dollars of Russia's foreign currency reserves.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Stocks Rebound from 2022 Low
The Dow Jones Industrial Average mounted a big comeback from its 2022 low as the Bank of England said it would buy bonds to stabilize its financial markets, a stunning reversal in the monetary tightening policies implemented this year by most central banks to stifle inflation.
The 30-stock index leaped 548.75 points, or 1.9%, to end Wednesday at 29,683.74
The S&P 500 advanced 71.75 points, or 2%, to 3,719.04, one day after the index broke below the June intraday low.
The NASDAQ Composite soared 222.13 points, or 2.1%, to 11,051.64.
The Dow and the S&P 500 snapped six-day losing streaks.
The rally was broad-based. One notable outlier was Apple which was down 1.3% after a Bloomberg report.
Home Depot was the best performer in the Dow, up more than 5%. Construction stocks could be a beneficiary of national disasters, like the hurricane that hit Florida on Wednesday.
Other top performers include Boeing, up 4.8%, and Disney, up 3.8%.
The Bank of England said it would temporarily purchase long-dated U.K. government bonds in an effort to stabilize its plunging currency. Sterling briefly popped on the news and was last trading 0.1% lower against the dollar at $1.0726.
Treasury prices popped, pushing yields down to 3.73% from Tuesday's 3.97%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite direction.
Oil prices gained $3.52 to $82.02 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices popped $32.20 to $1,668.40 U.S. an ounce.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 16. The next
Summit of the Organizations of Turkic States (OTs) will be held in
Kazakhstan in October 2023, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev said speaking at the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of
State of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara, trend reports.
According to him, the tenth-anniversary summit of the
organization will be held in the city of Turkistan (Kazakhstan).
During this time, it is planned to hold a number of significant
Meanwhile, the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of
State of the Organization of Turkic States has kicked off today in
The event was initially due to be held in Shusha.
However, following the devastating earthquake in Türkiye, President
Ilham Aliyev put forward a proposal to hold the Summit in Ankara in
an effort to support the brotherly country. After coordination of
the matter with the leaders of other participating countries, the
relevant decision was made. This is yet another clear example of
the Azerbaijan-Türkiye brotherhood, as well as a sign of mutual
support and respect in the Turkic world.
Devoted to the theme of“Disaster-Emergency Management
and Humanitarian Assistance”, the Summit will serve as a high-level
platform for the discussion of the extraordinary agenda of the
Organization aroused due to the recent earthquake disaster that
happened in southern and southeastern regions of Türkiye.
The leaders will elaborate on devising solid
multilateral cooperation and coordination mechanisms within the
framework of the Organization in the fight against disasters as
well as hold consultations on current challenges in the region.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) 39 expatriate teachers contracts extended
KUWAIT CITY, April 10: Kuwait Municipality has completed the list of supervisors who served for more than 30 years in preparation for their referral for retirement, reports Al-Anba daily quoting sources. Sources revealed the first batch consists of more than 30 supervisors who served for 32 years, indicating the decision on their retirement will be issued soon. Sources said the decision covers sector heads and directors of the Central Department and Municipality branches in the six governorates.
Sources clarified this step is aimed at pumping fresh blood and appointments in some locations to fill up positions that will be vacated by officials who will be referred for retirement or those whose tenure will no longer be renewed. Asked about the Municipal Council employees, sources disclosed the retirement decision also applies to those who served for 32 years in the Secretariat General of the council. It is worth mentioning that Deputy Director General for Financial and Administrative Affairs Eng Waleed Al-Jassem submitted his resignation last week, while a number of other deputy directors general are now waiting for the decision of the Cabinet on the renewal of their tenure.
Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs and Executive Development Fahad Al- Ghais has confirmed the extension of the contracts of 39 male and female teachers on secondment (special contracts) from Tunis, Morocco and Mauritania for another academic year – 2018/2019, reports Al-Rai daily. He said 18 of these teachers are assigned in Mubarak Al-Kabeer Educational District where they work in administrative jobs, heads of divisions, and teachers of English and French languages; 13 in Ahmadi Educational District and eight in Hawally Educational District with the same positions.
He explained the decision to extend the contracts of these teachers does not entail they cannot be terminated, affirming Assistant Undersecretary for Public Education Affairs Fatima Al-Kandari and directors of the aforementioned educational districts approved the decision.
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Doha, Qatar: Adnan Mirza displayed an all-round show to help hosts Qatar secure a thrilling one-run victory over Kuwait in T20I Gulf Cricket Championship at West End International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
After being put into bat first, Qatar scored 156-3 with wicketkeeper Imal Liyanage being the top scorer, hitting 49 from 36 balls. Mirza smashed 30 from 23 balls and put up 52 runs opening-wicket partnership with Saqlain Arshad, who scored 32 runs off 25 deliveries. Mohammed Tanveer (39) also played a handy 35-ball knock.
Mirza returned to the field grabbing three wickets as Qatar restricted Kuwait for a tight win with captain Muhammad Murad defending 12 runs in the final over.
Himanshu Rathod – man of the match in opening match against Bahrain – also took two key wickets for figures of 2-18 from three overs.
The victory put Qatar third on the table behind UAE and Kuwait on basis of net run rate as all teams have four points each. The hosts will meet the UAE in their next match tomorrow.
Qatar 156/3 (Saqlain Arshad 32, Imal Liyanage 49, Muhammad Tanveer 39; S Khan 2/17) beat Kuwait 155 (R Sandaruwan 42; Muhammad Murad 2/31, Adnan Mirza 3/20, Himanshu Rathod 2/18) by 1 run.
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China Announces Increased Trade With Iraq
(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) By John Lee.
The Deputy Ambassador at the Chinese embassy in Baghdad, Xu Haifeng, told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that trade exchange between the two countries is increasing at a rapid pace:
Trade Volume and Increase:
Chinese embassy disclosed trade data with Iraq, highlighting a year-on-year increase in purchases by approximately 48%. Trade exchange volume in 2022 amounted to $53.37 billion, reflecting a significant annual increase of 43.1%. Chinese Interest in Relations:
Deputy Ambassador Xu Haifeng emphasized China's keen interest in developing trade and economic relations with Iraq. Cited Iraq's significant economic position in the world and the Middle East as a key motivator. Import Statistics:
China's imports from Iraq in 2022 reached $39.38 billion, with an annual increase of 47.8%. Highlighted China as the largest buyer of Iraqi oil. Iraqi-Chinese Business Council:
Deputy Ambassador Haifeng highlighted the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council as the first business council established by Chinese and Iraqi companies. Expressed confidence in its potential to contribute to bilateral relations, especially in the realms of trade and the economy. Embassy's Commitment:
The Chinese embassy pledged to enhance the exchange of information. Emphasized guidance for companies to conduct business in accordance with laws and regulations. Goal: Create a bridge for cooperation between Iraq and China.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Following today's Russian massive missile attacks, restoration work at energy facilities across Ukraine are underway. The most difficult situation is in Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his video address to the nation, Ukrinform reports.
“Restoration work at power facilities has been ongoing all day. Kharkiv and the Zhytomyr region have the most difficult situation. Odesa, the Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia are also facing difficulties,” he said.
Zelensky assured that repair crews, power engineers, local authorities and the central government - everyone will work for as long as necessary to restore power supply to the cities and districts where there are problems. The President thanked everyone who is working for this. Read also: russian missile attacks kill six civilians in ukraine on thursday – zelensky
“We have already shown what Ukraine is capable of. And no matter how treacherous Russia's actions are, our state and people will not be in chains. Neither missiles nor Russian atrocities will help them,” the head of state said.
Zelensky also thanked all the warriors of Ukraine's Air Force, especially the 138th Dnipro, 160th Odesa and 208th Kherson anti-aircraft missile brigades, which distinguished themselves in the defense of Ukraine.
As reported, on the night and morning of March 9, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
Photo: President's Office
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Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) has announced the extension of the period for receiving applications for admission to the Dual Executive Master's Program in Business and Public Administration until March 20.
This programme, which was launched by the Institute in 2018 in cooperation with the European Institute of Inno-vation & Technology in Germany, is the first of its kind in the State of Qatar and the Arab region, and its graduates obtain two independent masters degrees in both business and public administration at the same time from a reputable and recognised German educational institution.
The programme, which has four international accredita-tions, combines the fields of business and executive public administration, and combines the two fields to meet the needs of the State of Qatar in achieving its National Vision 2030.
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In this context, the Dean of the School of Public Adminis-tration and Development Eco-nomics at the Institute Dr. Hamid Ali, said that studying in the dual executive masters degree constitutes a mixture of interactive methods with the participants, through direct meetings in the classroom and the completion of individual and group projects, and assignments with economic and adminis-trative applications derived from the reality of the State of Qatar, noting that the European Institute of Innovation & Tech-nology; crowned with The Triple Crown, qualifies the student by entering the programme to obtain two master's degrees within twenty months.
In September 2021, the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies celebrated the gradu-ation of the first and second cohorts of 33 students from the programme.
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Mizoram reported 207 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, said to the Department of Information and Public relations on Wednesday.
The positivity rate in the state during this period was 6.70 per cent.
With this, the total number of cases in the state rose to 1,40,955.
The active caseload in the state stands at 1,483.
According to the Mizoram Information and Public Relations Department, the COVID-19 death toll in the state has risen to 541.
Meanwhile, India has reported more than 650 Omicorn cases so far. (ANI)


Bhubaneswar: Three more COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Odisha as the total number of positive cases in the state has risen to 9, said health department on Friday.
The three persons of Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar have been tested positive for COVID-19.
“Three persons of Bomikhal, Bhubaneswar test positive for COVID-19. Total number of positive cases in the State goes upto 9 now,” tweeted the health department.
Out of the nine positive cases, two have been cured while seven are active cases.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Karnataka government has taken a proactive step to tackle the impending water woes on the outskirts of Bengaluru, by ordering the re-drilling of tube wells that have dried up or have seen a significant decline in water levels. This decision comes amidst concerns over the depletion of groundwater levels due to last year's deficient rainfall, which left the city parched.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar revealed that measures are underway to ensure a stable water supply to the capital city. He announced that water from the Cauvery 5th stage project will be made available to 110 villages falling under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) by April-May. This move aims to alleviate the water woes of these areas, which have been grappling with inadequate water supply.
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Addressing queries raised by BJP members during a session in the Legislative Assembly, Minister DK Shivakumar, who oversees Bengaluru city affairs, elaborated on the government's plans. He highlighted the allocation of 11.24 Thousand Million Cubic (TMC) feet of Cauvery water for Bengaluru city, stressing the importance of reservoir storage from February to July to meet the city's water demands. Also, he mentioned the progress of the Cauvery 5th phase project and the impending completion of the unaccounted water control project, which will benefit the newly added villages under BBMP jurisdiction.
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The initiative also includes provisions for the maintenance of existing tube wells. The minister disclosed that materials required for tube well upkeep are adequately stocked in central warehouses. The re-drilling of dried-up tube wells and those with low water density has been sanctioned, with the tender process currently underway. Furthermore, there are plans to drill new tube wells in areas with a high water table to bolster the city's water resources.
Highlighting the immediate measures, Minister Shivakumar assured that the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is equipped with 68 functional water tankers to cater to areas facing acute water scarcity. These tankers will ensure the distribution of drinking water to communities relying on wells for their water needs.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Sep 24 (IANS) Trinamool Congress has decided to take strong disciplinary action against rebel MLA from Bhagwangola Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district, Idris Ali, for anti-party activities after he accused his party leadership in the district of ensuring tickets to candidates in lieu of money in the recently concluded panchayat polls in West Bengal.
A senior member of the West Bengal cabinet said that the matter will be reported to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and based on her instructions, the matter will be referred to the internal disciplinary committee.
“Idris Ali is a senior party leader. He had been a Lok Sabha member earlier. He had been censured by an internal disciplinary committee before also. But it seems that he is not in a mood to rectify his ways.The party is not taking his latest comments lightly. The chief minister will be informed and necessary action will be taken,” the member of the state cabinet said.
The party has also taken a special note of the fact that Ali made these comments to media persons while he was within the state assembly premises.
“In several districts, especially in Murshidabad, money had been the deciding factor in selection of party candidates in the panchayat polls. The block presidents in the districts were mainly responsible for this collection of money to ensure party tickets. Even the decided names of candidates were changed at the last moments and obviously money played a role in that. First the block president in the district needs to be changed," Ali said.
Ali's comments were a virtual echo of similar comments made by another Trinamool Congress legislator from the same district, Humayun Kabir, who is the party MLA from Bharatpur Assembly constituency. The successive comments by the two party MLAs reveals the nasty infighting within the state's ruling party in Murshidabad district, where a number of party MLAs are already up in arms against the district president Shaoni Sinha Roy.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. Accompanied by
the staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),
free passage of persons of Armenian origin through the Lachin
border checkpoint in the direction of Khankendi-Gowas once
again ensured, Trend reports.
On the direction of Khankendi-Goseven ICRC vehicles passed
through the checkpoint today.
A total of 15 people were inside these vehicles, including ICRC
members, drivers, escorts, a medical worker and patients. The
number of patients was reported to be 8. After checking their
documents, they were allowed to move freely through the
It should be noted that all conditions have been created for
comfortable passage of persons of Armenian origin through the
checkpoint. This once again proves that Armenia's claims about
Azerbaijan's "blockade" of the Lachin road are lies and
In order to prevent the illegal transfer of manpower,
ammunition, mines, as well as other military means from Armenia to
Armenian armed formations on the territory of Azerbaijan, carried
out contrary to the trilateral statement of November 10, 2020, and
adequate to the unilateral establishment by Armenia of a border
checkpoint at the entrance to the Lachin-Khankendi road on the
border with Azerbaijan on April 22, a border checkpoint was
established at 12:00 (GMT+4) on April 23 by the units of the State
Border Guard Service of Azerbaijan at the beginning of the
Lachin-Khankendi road on the sovereign territories of Azerbaijan,
on the border with Armenia.
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The Indonesian government and SOEs have attended the Indonesia-Netherlands Bilateral Maritime Forum (4th BMF), which was held in the Netherlands on June 1-3, 2022.
The cooperation discussions at the 4th BMF include Port Development, Renewable Energy, Shipbuilding, and Maritime Education. In addition, BMF held a meeting between CEOs of companies in the maritime sector from the two countries, in which PT Krakatau Bandar Samudera (KBS) was one of the companies representing Indonesia.
During one of the sessions at the 4th BMF, Akbar Djohan, President Director of PT Krakatau Bandar Samudera, said that KBS disclosed the potential of Krakatau International Port (KBS's port) as the largest bulk port in Indonesia which is integrated from upstream to downstream with complete facilities, both port and multimodal transportation facilities
“The various potentials of KIP include international port that is integrated with complete logistics service ecosystem, and is also integrated with industrial areas ,as well as being situated at a highly strategic location in the Sunda Strait Golden Zone with Sea Communication Line 1 (ALKI-1) which has become a corridor for the Europe-Asia-Africa Transportation Network,” Akbar said.
He added that KIP has 2 terminals (Cigading Terminal 1, Cigading Terminal 2), with a total of 17 docks, integrated warehousing facilities, a Coal terminal or Cigading International Bulk Terminal (CIBT), and a Bonded Logistics Center.
Digitization has also been carried out by KBS with the KIPoS platform to make it easier for customers to access online bookings, monitor loading/unloading cargo in real time, and obtain security guarantees using the Gate Access system so that only registered cargo can enter and leave the port area.
“KBS is also committed to becoming an environmentally friendly port (EcoPortS), and consistently strives for environmental conservation, energy management, community empowerment, and implementation of environmental management,” Akbar explained in a written statement (06/08/2022).
BMF is a form of implementation of the MoU on Maritime Cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands, and a high level meeting with Maritime Companies and Dutch Financing Companies Led by the President of the Dutch Confederation of Industries and Entrepreneurs VNO-NCW Ms. Ingrid Thijssen, and Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb. 9
By Zeyni Jafarov – Trend:
The price of Azeri LT CIF Augusta, produced at the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field, rose by $0.6 on Feb. 8 compared to the previous price, making up $61.11 per barrel, Trend reports with reference to the source from the country's oil and gas market.
The price of Azeri LT FOB Ceyhan amounted to $60.49 per barrel on Feb. 8, which is $0.6 more than the previous price.
Azerbaijan has been producing Azeri LT since 1997 and exporting it via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and Baku-Supsa Western Export Pipeline, as well as by rail to the Georgian port of Batumi.
Azerbaijan also sells its URALS oil from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, delivering it through the Baku-Novorossiysk pipeline.
The price of URALS with shipment from the port reached $58.31 per barrel on Feb. 8, having increased by $0.12 compared to the previous price.
The cost of a barrel of Brent Dated oil, produced in the North Sea, made up $59.91 per barrel, rising by $0.14 compared to the previous price.
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(MENAFN- Bein) Doha - 22September 2022:beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”), the global sports, entertainment, and media group, announced today that it will be incorporating Arabic Sign Language interpretation during thenews coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM.
The announcement comes in the leadup to the International Day of Sign Languages, celebrated annually on 23 September. To mark the occasion, beIN has revealed that kicking off on 20 November 2022, its evening round-up news bulletin, taking place daily at 20:00 MECCAon its Arabic news channel beIN SPORTS NEWS, will feature an Arabic Sign Language interpreter. Additionally, Arabic Sign Language will be an added feature to beIN SPORTS’ daily digital sports news wrap-up show, News in 90 Seconds,published on beIN SPORTS NEWS’ Twitter account @beINSPORTSNews as well as beIN SPORTS’ official Instagram account @beINSPORTS.
Commenting on this,Mohammed Al-Bader,Managing Director of beIN Channels – MENA, said:“We are committed to providing an unparalleled viewing experience to our millions of viewers and subscribers.In celebration of the International Day of Sign Languages, beIN is keen toraise awareness and ensure the inclusionofits audiences’ needs by providing a daily live sign language interpretation of the evening news bulletin and digital news wrap-up show. We look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional broadcast services during this exciting time,as we gear up to bring the world’s most prestigious football tournament to life, as the official broadcaster of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM”.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
A Sri Lankan refugee is appearing in a video by Grammy award winner Ricky Kej paying tribute to India to celebrate 75 years of India's independence.
The video shows Sri Lankan refugee Disanthana joining 12 refugee singers from 4 nationalities paying tribute to India's National Anthem.
The videos begins with all the refugees standing still as they come together under a single roof to pay tribute to the country and the countrymen.
From Afghan to Sri Lankan refugees in India, the video was in true spirit a melodious ode to unity in diversity in India.
The video, shot in a studio in Noida, is titled — 'In solidarity with the people and government of India: A tribute by refugees living in India', and ends with the display of logos of the United Nations and the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
“To celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence, I joined 12 refugee singers (living in India) from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sri Lanka and sang our National Anthem. The refugees expressed their gratitude for the kindness love and support they have received from all Indians,” Kej tweeted.
Former UN environment chief and Norwegian politician Erik Solheim too lauded the video.“India at 75! India lives in the hearts of young people, from countries in the Indian volatile neighbourhood, who have found refuge, hope and future in the ever welcoming embrace of Mother India. Warm thanks my friend Ricky Kej!” he tweeted. (Colombo Gazette / Agencies)
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(MENAFN - FinMark Communications) Manama, Bahrain 17 April 2021
Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham) enjoyed a tour of Mueller Middle East (MME), the first and only Copper Tube manufacturing facility in the MENA region. MME produces tailor made seamless and inner grooved copper tubes for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Original Equipment Manufacturers. MME serves customers across the globe including the USA, Middle East and North Africa. Mr. Hesham Al Abbar, MME CEO, gave the business leaders an executive brief on the development and operations of MME’s new plant. Inaugurated in 2018, MME currently employs 110 people, exports 90% of its production with a capacity of 12,000 Tons per year. MME is a US-Bahrain FTA success story. AmCham Bahrain President, Mr. Qays Zu’bi stated, “AmCham is pleased to once again host regular executive level behind the scenes Business Tours for its members to gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation for the business environment and trade opportunities in Bahrain. We appreciate our member companies, like Mueller Middle East, for providing us with such an informative and interesting experience.”
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ISLAMABAD:The Prime Minister has taken notice of the large number of doctors and paramedical staff suffering from corona.
According to sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for an emergency plan to protect doctors and medical personnel treating corona virus patients.
Sources said that the Ministry of Health, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will brief the Prime Minister on the safety of medical staff.
According to sources, the Prime Minister will also be briefed on the provision of safety equipment for doctors and paramedical staff and the facilities provided to them.
It should be noted that the number of cases of corona virus is increasing day by day in the country, so far the total number has reached 76,398 while the number of deaths is 1,621.
Those affected by the corona virus include a large number of frontline fighters, doctors and medical staff fighting against it.


(MENAFN) The Russian Defense Ministry has announced a significant increase in volunteer recruitment for contract soldiers since the beginning of the year, with over 100,000 individuals signing up thus far. The surge in enlistments comes amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, fueled in part by suspicions that Kiev may have been involved in the recent terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the ministry revealed that recruitment numbers have been on the rise nationwide, with an average of 1,700 volunteers registering at recruitment centers each day. Over the past 10 days alone, approximately 16,000 Russian citizens have committed to contracts as contract soldiers.
According to the ministry, a significant portion of the candidates cited a desire to seek vengeance for the victims of the Crocus City Hall tragedy, which claimed the lives of at least 144 people and injured nearly 200. The attack, described by Russian authorities as perpetrated by radical Islamists, marked one of the deadliest terrorist incidents on Russian soil in recent memory.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has implicated suspects involved in the attack as attempting to flee towards the Ukrainian border, suggesting potential links to Ukraine. However, Kiev has vehemently denied any involvement, with its Western allies attributing the attack to Islamic State terrorists.
The surge in volunteer recruitment underscores the heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the possibility of further escalation looming large. As both countries navigate the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall tragedy and grapple with the implications of rising military mobilization, the situation remains fluid and fraught with uncertainty.
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(MENAFN) As the clock ticks down to the eagerly anticipated World Youth Festival, cities across Russia are buzzing with activity, preparing for an international gathering set to bring together thousands of emerging young leaders from diverse fields worldwide. The celebration of the 100-day countdown kicks off at Moscow's iconic All-Russian Exhibition Center, VDNH, where participants will delve into the opportunities available to Russian youth and marvel at their accomplishments.
A pivotal prelude to the festival unfolds with a major conference scheduled in Moscow, featuring esteemed speakers such as Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Ksenia Razuvaeva (Head of Russia's Federal Agency for Youth Affairs), and several distinguished Russian athletes and artists. This event not only marks the countdown but also serves as a platform to inspire and engage the global youth community.
The festivities extend beyond Moscow, with over a dozen major cities across Russia joining in the celebrations. Landmarks in these cities will undergo illuminative transformations, reflecting the festival's thematic spirit. Notably, Donetsk, a frontline Russian city enduring relentless Ukrainian attacks since 2014, stands in solidarity by supporting this initiative.
However, Russia isn't alone in the preparations; more than 70 countries have established preparatory committees for the World Youth Festival, slated to take place in the southern Krasnodar Region from February 29 to March 7, 2024. The event has garnered tremendous interest, with over 250,000 young people from 183 nations applying to participate, and an additional 50,000 expressing their eagerness to volunteer.
This article delves into the global anticipation building around the World Youth Festival, examining the comprehensive preparations underway in Russia and beyond. From the illuminating landmarks of Russian cities to the influential speakers and the overwhelming response from young individuals worldwide, the countdown to this international event signifies not just a celebration of youth, but a testament to the power of global collaboration and shared aspirations for a brighter future.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Istanbul- A prominent Turkish actor Ayberk Pekcan, also known as aka Artuk Bey in the popular Turkish series 'Resurrection: Ertugrul', has passed away due to lung cancer.
Pekcan had been struggling with the cancer for a while.
Ayberk Pekcan, who took part in movies, theatres and TV series, was receiving hope and potential treatments at the service of a private hospital in Mersin, a southern province of Turkiye.
Ayberk Pekcan shared a message from his social media account on last year's October 22 about his illness.
'I have lung cancer. The tumor has also spread to the liver and adrenal glands,' Pekcan wrote.
'Unfortunately, this disease did not show any symptoms in its initial stages. First day of chemotherapy. My biggest support is my family. So are my friends nearby. I will do my best to regain my health. Keep your health wishes and prayers with you. Stay well” he added.
Artuk Bey character
The actor born in 1970 and graduated from Mersin University's Theatre Department.
He starred in many productions, including the highly popular Valley of the Wolves (Kurtlar Vadisi) series.
He played Artuk Bey character, main protagonist Ertugrul's right-hand man in the blockbuster 'Resurrection: Ertugrul' (Dirilis: Ertugrul) series.
His death caused shockwaves throughout the country and many actors people expressed their condolences. (TRT World)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ministry of Economy plans to return the economy to the pre-war level and exceed this figure within four years.
Deputy Minister of Economy Oleksii Sobolev stated this in an interview with Ukrinform.
"We plan to return the economy to pre-war levels in four years and add more growth. During the first year of the war, the country's economy shrank by 30%, so we have to exceed this figure in four years. We have two key prerequisites: security and accession to NATO and integration with the EU. In addition, economic growth is directly related to the factor of refugees returning to Ukraine - the more people return, the higher the economic growth will be," the deputy minister noted.
Sobolev said that a very large part of this plan is the green transition. In 2026, the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) regulation will come into force in the EU, which should, among other things, decarbonize the European steel sector, creating an economic opportunity for Ukraine. Read also:
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"Ukraine can become a leader in green metallurgy, especially in green steel, using its unique location, rich resources, availability of raw materials and strategic proximity to Europe. In the next four years, the volume of investments for the industry could amount to EUR 6-12 billion. This is not only about our ambitions, it also complements the overall European decarbonization strategy," Sobolev stated.
As reported, the Ministry of Economy outlined the prospects and factors for economic growth this year and next, considering the explosion of Kakhovka dam and Russia's withdrawal from the grain deal.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, March 19 (Petra)- Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson, Mohammad Momani, mourned the death of Fahed Fanek, a prominent economic analyst at Al-Rai daily newspaper, who passed away early Monday, ending a formidable career.
"Journalism lost a pillar of high-profile media, who always sought to serve the best interests of the country and its people, " Momani said in his obituary, and highlighted the late journalist's key contributions to both journalism and economy.
Momani commended Fanek's achievements, sincere works, and his ability to propose bold ideas, which always drew people's attention, a trove of characteristics that made him win respect of all.
The minister expressed his heartfelt condolences to the deceased's family and to his fellow journalists, recalling his longstanding media contributions and efficacy of his views on various local and regional issues, and his top-notch excellence in all positions throughout his career.
19/3/2018 - 02:07:15 PM
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