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WASHINGTON, USA - The XI Americas Competitiveness Forum was inaugurated Thursday, February 25, by the president of Ecuador, Lenin Moreno and the secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, at a virtual event will focus on priorities for a post-COVID recovery.
The president of Ecuador, Lenin Moreno, noted that the effects of the pandemic have been dramatic for all countries and economies, and called for taking advantage of the Forum's agenda to achieve economic recovery. "COVID has left us a great social wound. 255 million jobs have been lost in the world. This forum is an opportunity to adopt joint strategies and move forward," said president Lenin.
OAS secretary-general Luis Almagro said that the new regional competitiveness agenda should include practical recommendations, focused on economic recovery and anchored in best practices, solidarity and regional cooperation.
"Public-private alliances, the digital transformation and the support of entrepreneurs are all part of the new agenda that we must promote to reactivate the economy in the post-COVID period," said the OAS secretary-general.
The agenda of the Forum, in session today and tomorrow, Friday, February 26, includes:
• Digital Transformation, SME Competitiveness and Citizenship;
• Business Development based on Innovation and Empowerment of Entrepreneurs;
• Improving the Regulatory Environment, Trade Facilitation and Regional Value Chains; and
• Climate Change Adaptation and Post-COVID Recovery.
Ecuador's minister of production, foreign trade, investment and fisheries, Iván Ontaneda, also participated in the inauguration.
The Forum brings together the 34 member states of the OAS with ministers and other top-level actors related to the competitiveness of government, the private sector, academia and international organizations.
The event is organized by the government of Ecuador, in its capacity as Pro Tempore Chair of the Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC), and the OAS, in its capacity as Technical Secretariat of the RIAC.
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Colombo, October 2 (IANS) The World Bank has approved a $ 500 million loan for Sri Lanka to provide safe and climate resilient roads to connect agricultural supply chains through the connectivity and development project inclusive.
In a statement, the World Bank said the project is expected to benefit around 16 million people living in rural communities in some districts of Sri Lanka, the Xinhua News Agency reports.
In Sri Lanka, roads carry around 95 percent of passengers and 98 percent of freight. While almost all national roads are paved, only 67 percent of provincial roads and 13 percent of rural roads are in good condition.
Sri Lanka also has the highest road fatality rate in South Asia with around 3,000 deaths per year, according to the World Bank statement.
An uninterrupted road network is crucial to connect rural communities to health and education services and other economic opportunities and to connect small farmers to national and international markets, the statement added.
âImproving access to basic services and economic opportunities in rural areas, and reducing regional disparities in economic development, is essential to promote inclusion and opportunities for all,â said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
âThe project will also create many short-term employment opportunities, which will help advance the post-pandemic recovery,â Faris added.
This project is part of the development program to improve 100,000 km of rural roads, a key initiative under the government’s national development strategy.
âThe project will help develop green and climate resilient transport and agricultural logistics, and integrate climate resilience practices into infrastructure planning and investments for a more resilient future for Sri Lanka,â said Winnie Wang , head of the World Bank task force for the project.
The project will build on ongoing provincial and rural road rehabilitation initiatives under the World Bank-funded Transport Connectivity and Asset Management Project and Integrated Road Investment Programs funded by the Asian Bank of development – iRoad I and II.
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(MENAFN - Swissinfo) In January nuclear weapons were banned by international treaty. But the treaty doesn't apply to any of the nuclear powers, since none of them signed it. So are nukes really banned?
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Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Heena Panchal, who is best known for her stints on 'Bigg Boss Marathi Season 2' and the Hindi reality TV show 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge', is quite excited to feature in the video for Punjabi singer Mannat Noor's 'Touch ka Phone'. The song also stars Abram Puttan and Varun Soni.
'I'm really delighted to act in such a beautiful song,' Heena said. 'The song is a New Year treat to my followers and a response to their good wishes. I will also look for more of such opportunities in the year ahead. I hope it is full of good work and appreciation for me.'
The actress has also worked in South Indian movies such as 'Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka' and 'Malupu'. She is better-known of course for her item songs 'Balam Bambai' and 'Bevda Bevda Zalo Mi Tight'.
Confident that 'Touch Ka Phone' will get the desired number of eyeballs, Heena said: 'The way people are appreciating the song is just amazing. I hope it sets a new record in the music industry. Shooting for the song was an amazing experience. I would love to work with the makers again.'
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Brazilian striker Alex Teixeira ends contract with Besiktas
(MENAFN) Brazilian striker Alex Teixeira has made his departure from Besiktas, the Turkish club made the announcement on Saturday.
In line with a club statement the Brazilian who is 32 years old got his contract terminated after a mutual agreement was reached and he is now a free agent.
Teixeira began off his career in Brazil with Vasco da Gama, in advance to moving to Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk in 12 years ago, marking his name in a team that achieved five league titles and seven cups in the space of four years.
He got 89 goals in 222 appearances under his name for Shakhtar.
Teixeira made his transfer from Ukraine for China in 7 years ago, where he achieved the championship with Jiangsu FC in 2 years ago, only months before the club stopped actions because of economic problems.
The center forward played with Besiktas for one season only, netting four goals in 31 appearances and assisting the Istanbul side lift the Turkish Super Cup.
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(MENAFN) Oil prices experienced a decline on Thursday due to the impact of a stronger US currency, which deterred importers of US-indexed crude oil. The international benchmark Brent crude traded at USD78.09 per barrel, reflecting a 0.34 percent fall from the previous trading session's closing price of USD78.36. Meanwhile, the American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at USD73.95 per barrel, down 0.52 percent from the previous session's close of USD74.34.
The rise in the value of the US dollar played a significant role in the drop in oil prices. The US dollar index, which measures the value of the American currency against a basket of other currencies, including the Japanese yen, British pound, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc, recorded a 0.17 percent increase, reaching 103.972. When the US dollar strengthens, it makes dollar-indexed crude oil more expensive for buyers who hold other currencies.
In addition to the impact of the strong US dollar, concerns about the ongoing debt limit crisis in the US also exerted downward pressure on oil prices. The US reached its debt ceiling at the beginning of the year, leading to a debt limit crisis. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen warned on May 1 that the temporary measures implemented to address the crisis might be insufficient.
The combination of the stronger US dollar and the uncertainties surrounding the debt limit crisis has contributed to the decline in oil prices. Market participants are closely monitoring developments in the debt ceiling situation, as it has the potential to affect the global economy and financial markets. Any resolution or escalation of the crisis could impact oil prices in the coming days and weeks.
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Maharashtra has reported 41,434 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Saturday.
With this, the active cases in the state mounted to 1,73,238.
Of 41,434 new COVID-19 cases, 20,318 new infections have been recorded in Mumbai. The active caseload in the city stands at 1,06,037.
The state also witnessed 13 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours. As many as 1,41,627 people have succumbed to the infection in the state so far.
As many as 9,671 people recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery tally in the state to 65,57,081.
According to the health bulletin, Maharashtra has reported 133 new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. The total cases of the new variant of COVID-19 in the state stand at 1,009. (ANI)


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Sri Lanka has assured it has no intention of fighting Turkey in the tea sector.
Sri Lanka's ambassador to Ankara P.M. Amza says Turkey can become a tea hub between Europe and Asia with Colombo's collaboration.
"Our hope and desire is to collaborate [in the tea sector] rather than compete in order to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome," Amza said in an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency.
Amza said that blending Sri Lankan and Turkish tea would enhance Turkey's production capacity thus making the country not only an importer but also an exporter of the product.
"Sri Lanka is often misunderstood as a competitor to Turkey in the tea sector. I wish to reassure that we do not wish to find a solution that will affect the livelihood of 240,000 families engaged in Turkish tea industry," Amza said.
Pointing out that a 145 percent of tax levied on imported tea in Turkey was a challenge for Sri Lanka, Amza said the two countries could share their expertise, experience and know-how including the exchange of plants for lower taxes.
"Turkey is also a tea-producing country and I am aware such a high tax is to protect the local Turkish tea industry. However, the Turkish production of tea, which is approximately 259,000 metric tons per year, is not sufficient for local consumption. So it needs to import," Amza said.
He underlined that Turkey was the number one tea-drinking country in the world with annual per capita consumption of 3.6 kilograms per person.
Amza noted that representatives of the sector from both sides decided to hold a seminar to identify areas of cooperation that could benefit both countries.
Sri Lankan State Minister of International Trade Sujeewa Senasinghe paid an official visit to Turkey last week. During his meeting with Turkish Trade Minister Bulent Tufenkci, Senasinghe expressed Sri Lanka's willingness to cooperate over tea.
Amza said there were many other sectors in which Turkey and Sri Lanka could cooperate such as in jewelry, spices, and ship and yatch building.
He added that the trade volume between the two countries was to be increased to $500 million by 2020, from the current level of nearly $200 million.
Turkey's exports to Sri Lanka totalled $51.6 million while imports stood at $105.1 million in 2016, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).
Tea, spices and coffee compose nearly 60 percent of Turkish imports from Sri Lanka, TurkStat data indicated. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) French President Francois Hollande will meet here Tuesday with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the tense situation in the Occupied Territories and other questions, official sources said.
The Elysee Palace announced the two leaders will be meeting at midday in the French capital and there are a number of important issues on the agenda.
These include the outburst of violence in Jerusalem after Israeli security services invaded the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in support of intrusions by Ultra-Orthodox Jews seeking to enter the area.
The police were met with protests from Palestinians and the Israelis used flash-balls, CS gas and rubber bullets, injuring a number of people. The Israeli police also attacked journalists covering the protests and injured at least 10 Palestinian reporters and cameramen, arresting some and also breaking camera equipment.
International Press Freedom organisation, Reporters Without Borders (RWB), which is headquartered in Paris, last week firmly condemned the Israeli police action.
Hollande and Abbas will also be discussing the forthcoming UN General Assembly which starts next week in New York.
The Palestinian flag now flies at the UN building after the Palestinians were granted "Non-Member" observer status at the august organisation, a move that was strongly protested by Israel, backed by the United States, but only 8 out of almost 200 UN member voted against flying the Palestinian flag at the UN.
Flagging French efforts to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process will also be on the agenda for the leaders' talks here Tuesday.
In June, during a visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius discussed a proposal for a UN Security Council Resolution to set up an "accompanying" international framework, including the Security Council, members of the European Union, Arab nations and other concerned parties, to give a boost to the stalled peace process and set out deadlines for progress on Palestinian Statehood and for resolving other contentious questions.
But Israel flatly rejected the French move and the US did not offer strong support in the Security Council, which put a virtual end to the French plan because of the risk of a US veto.
But Paris is mulling suggesting an international conference to garner support for the resumption of negotiations. However, in the current climate of violence and tension, such a proposal is unlikely to get immediate backing.
While France has said that the flying of Palestinian flag at the UN is "a step forward" for establishing a Palestinian State, Paris has so far not gone as far as recognising this State, unlike the position taken by a number of countries.
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Kylian Mbappe says the dream of one day playing for Real Madrid is“never over” despite opting to sign a new contract and stay at Paris St-Germain.
The France striker, 23, rejected a move to the Spanish champions at the weekend to sign a new three-year contract PSG.
“You never know what can happen in the future,” he said.
“I give up to think about the future, I only think about the present and the present is I signed a new contract for three years more at Paris St-Germain.”
Asked if signing the contract meant the Real Madrid dream was over, Mbappe said:“Never over.”
Mbappe, regarded as one of the best players in the world, says he spoke to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez directly to inform him of his decision before signing the contract extension at PSG.
“It was last week I made the decision to stay,” he added.
“First of all I spoke to the president of Real Madrid because I have a lot of respect for him and the club. I think it was important to say it personally that I wasn't going to go.
“To be a great player [you have] to be honest and everything was great and good because we have a good relationship.”
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Amman, Jan. 17 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday, chaired a meeting to follow up on the implementation of the National Strategy for Human Resources Development 2016-2025.
In the meeting held in the al-Husseineyah palace in the in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, King Abdullah was briefed on the progress in implementing the strategy's recommendations, which was launched in September 2016, with the aim of enhancing human resources capabilities and framing the work of all sectors involved in the education process from early childhood to the labor market.
His Majesty underlined that coordination and integration of all efforts to follow up on implementing the strategy is necessary, and it must continue in accordance with the agreed mechanism for determining responsibilities, noting that the strategy is an important priority, and any disruption of the process of achievement and required reform is unacceptable.
The King stressed the need to exert tangible effects of the reform efforts on the education process at the beginning of the next academic year (September 2018). Periodic follow-up must also be continued to ensure that things are moving in the right direction and become a solid working approach for successive governments, His Majesty added.
On vocational and technical education, King Abdullah emphasized the need for a radical change in vocational education, by ensuring the quality education and output and enabling trainees to acquire skills that qualify them to compete according to the requirements of the labor market.
His Majesty expressed satisfaction with the progress made in implementing the strategy's priorities and voiced his support for all efforts to ensure the achievement of its objectives, programs and projects associated with it.
During the meeting, Prime Minister, Hani Mulki, said the government is working to implement royal directives to improve the level of education in schools, universities, as well as technical, and vocational education institutes.
The government is also working to employ innovative and technological means of education to promote a qualitative and advanced level of education, "which is the most important and comparative advantage of our human resources," Mulki added.
He highlighted the government's plan to address challenges that limit opportunities for the advancement of the vocational and technical education sector, by involving the private sector in the planning and implementation process.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) First Mexico Office Extends Cross-Border Freight Services
Tampa, FL, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueGrace Logistics , one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in North America, today announced the opening of its first Mexico logistics center. The operations, located in Guadalajara, Mexico, support cross-border freight services for full truckload, less-than-truckload, refrigerated, flatbed and intermodal, as well as managed logistics outsourcing.
“We're excited to help our customers with their cross-border logistics needs and have begun facilitating the movement of freight in-and-out of the region,” said Bobby Harris, CEO and Founder of BlueGrace Logistics.“Our bilingual team understands the local Mexico transportation authorities and regulations to help customers thrive in moving cross-border shipments,” he said.
BlueGrace opened its office in Mexico to support the growing demands of shippers who continue to adopt nearshoring strategies. The supply chain capabilities between bordering nations are more elastic and offer a combination of every over-the-road shipping method.
“We are extremely excited about the opening of our new office”, said Jose Fernandez, BlueGrace Vice President and Mexico Country Manager.“It allows us to assist both current and potential customers with their U.S.-Mexico cross-border transportation needs, which are growing as different supply chains incorporate nearshoring to the region,” he commented.
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Mentoring program seeks to help with transition for new teachers in district
Park Rapids teachers benefited from a mentoring program during the 2008-09 school year and hope to continue the program this fall.
The goal of the program is to "attract and retain quality professionals and to improve the quality of instruction for students in District 309," according to the program manual.
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HAMPTON, N.H., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE: UTL) (unitil.com ) today announced that its Board of Directors raised the quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock to $0.405 per share, an increase of $0.015 per share. Today's action increased the Company's annualized dividend by $0.060, to $1.62 per share. Also today, the Board declared the first quarter common stock dividend of $0.405 per share, payable February 28, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 14, 2023.
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Unitil Corporation provides energy for life by safely and reliably delivering natural gas and electricity in New England. We are committed to the communities we serve and to developing people, business practices, and technologies that lead to the delivery of dependable, more efficient energy. Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company with operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Together, Unitil's operating utilities serve approximately 108,100 electric customers and 87,500 natural gas customers. For more information about our people, technologies, and community involvement please visit unitil.com .
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Mubadala petroleum has hit a natural gas find in offshore malaysia.
the company said on monday that it carried out drilling and testing on four different off-shore locations in a close proximity. it said that testing of appraisal drilling has confirmed “the pegaga discovery in block sk320 offshore malaysia as a substantial gas find with significant commercial potential”.
a third discovery sirih-1 has also been confirmed from the 2013-14 exploration drilling programme that has targeted a series of carbonate pinnacles within block sk320.this adds to thepegaga-1 and sintok-1 discoveries announced previously and the existing m5 discovery which mubadala petroleum successfully appraised in 2012.
maurizio la noce chief executive of mubadala petroleum said: “validating the objectives of our exploration programme and the quality of our organisation we are excited to confirm four gas discoveries in close proximity including the original m-5 well success all within the mubadala petroleum-operated block sk320.”
the pegaga-2 appraisal well was drilled to a total depth of 2685 metres and confirmed an 850-metre gas column. testing of the main gas-bearing zones produced flow rates of 30-50 million cubic feet per day of good quality gas with condensate. pegaga lies in 109 metres of water.
the sirih-1 well adjacent to the sintok discovery was drilled to a total depth of 3000 metres into the main target reservoir and penetrated a 293 metres gas column. sirih-1 was plugged and abandoned as planned.
la noce said together these discoveries represent a very significant hydrocarbon resource with the potential for a commercially attractive integrated development. “we are building up our team and will be working closely with our partners petronas carigali and shell to evaluate all the options for commercialising the resources in the block in due course” he said.
sintok-1 well was drilled to a total depth of 2775 metres into the main target reservoir and also penetrated a 290 metres gas column.
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As its detailed program was launched on June 23, the Papal visit team unveiled the official logo of the Papal visit to Canada. The logo, which illustrates the Walking Together theme, is the work of an incredibly talented Indigenous artist, Shaun Vincent.
“My creative process is inspired by nature, particularly in my family's land in St. Laurent, Manitoba, a Métis community where I ground myself and am reminded where and who
I come from – often with a dose of humility and always good humour.” – Shaun Vincent
Owner of the Winnipeg-based Vincent Design firm, Shaun was contacted by the Papal visit team in early 2022. After some lengthy discernment, talking with elders and family members, he made the decision to participate in creating the visuals for the historic visit of Pope Francis to Canada.
“For this logo, community was at the heart of what I wanted to portray, with the caribou and bison herds, the fish and the eagles, with a dove of peace and the Keys of St. Peter- representing the Holy Spirit and the Pope – set among the animals and elements of earth, sky and water. Wherever we go on this journey of healing and reconciliation, we go together.'', explained Shaun Vincent.
Since its unveiling, initial reactions to the design have been glowing.“We are very pleased with the work of Shaun Vincent and his team'', said Jasmin Lemieux-Lefebvre, lead – digital communications for the Papal visit team.“We are making the logo widely available in several downloadable versions on our website. We are grateful that Shaun was able to bring his creative vision to life and incorporate so many important elements into the logo. This important visual is a powerful symbol of our ongoing healing and reconciliation journey.”
More information on the logo can be found here .
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Published: Mon 24 Jan 2022, 2:48 PM
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that energy demand in Dubai increased in 2021 by around 10 per cent compared to 2020. Energy demand in 2021 reached 50,202 gigawatt-hours compared to 45,712 gigawatt-hours in 2020.
Al Tayer said, 'To achieve this, DEWA uses the latest smart technologies and scientific planning. Increased energy demand in Dubai reflects the economic recovery and the return of key activities. Dubai has proactively benefited from the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and implemented robust precautionary measures to ensure business continuity. This vision has contributed to Dubai presenting a global role model in readiness to deal with different challenges and turn them into promising opportunities.'
Al Tayer said that DEWA's production capacity increased to 13,417 megawatts of electricity and 490 million imperial gallons of desalinated water per day. DEWA is considered one of the best and most reputable utilities globally, surpassing top utilities in Europe and the USA in terms of efficiency and reliability.
In 2020, DEWA reduced electricity transmission and distribution networks losses to 3.3 per cent, compared to 6-7 per cent recorded in Europe and the USA. Water network losses decreased to 5.1 percent, compared to around 15 percent in North America.
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DEWA achieved a new world record in electricity Customer Minutes Lost (CML) per year, recording 1.66 minutes in Dubai, compared to around 15 minutes recorded by leading electricity companies in the European Union.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Thousands of Australians including farmers on horseback rallied in the heart of Sydney yesterday, calling on authorities to ditch coal and gas mining developments in rural regions in favour of renewable energy projects.
There were unusual sights in the harbour city's central business district as horses trotted down a major street to join demonstrators — including indigenous peoples, knitting grandmothers and environmental campaigners — outside the parliament of New South Wales state.
Campaigners in rural regions across the vast continent have been protesting against mining projects near residential, agricultural and farming areas, saying they would damage productive land.
'The global market for coal and gas is changing and global approaches to energy are changing, said Georgina Woods, the 'Time2Choose rally organiser from anti-coal group Lock The Gate said.
'We don't want our state to sacrifice sustainable agriculture and community for the short-term money that comes with mining that will only bring long-term environmental degradation. While Australia is a major gas exporter and has large offshore projects, there has been a backlash against onshore developments such as coal-seam gas mining.
Farmers and other landowners are concerned that fracking, an extraction method under which high-pressure water and chemicals are used to split rockbeds, could contaminate groundwater sources.
Some states and territories have imposed fracking bans citing environmental reasons, while others have increased their investment in renewable energy projects.
'Our farms are being ruined, our food bowls have no water, they have drill pads or coal mines in the middle of their farms, Clare Twomey, one of the co-founders of Knitting Nannas Against Gas, said.
'It's a huge disaster for our planet.
The issue has taken on a new dimension over the past year amid rising energy bills for households, with some observers blaming the onshore gas moratoriums for supply shortages and price spikes in the domestic market.
Non-renewables such as coal and gas are Australia's primary fuel source for generating electricity, although renewable generation has been rising in recent years.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On the night of May 28, the crew of a Ukrainian artillery boat destroyed an enemy drone Shahed 136 over the Kyiv Reservoir.
The Ukrainian Navy reported this on telegram , according to Ukrinform.
"Today, on May 28, during a missile threat, an artillery boat of the river flotilla of the Naval Forces spotted a UAV in the water area of the Kyiv Reservoir. Due to the determined and confident actions of the personnel of the artillery boat, a Shahed 136 was destroyed," the report reads.
In the early hours of May 28, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 54 Shahed-136/131 drones from the north and south. Ukraine's defense forces shot down 52 of them.
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Govt provided QR242.95m subsidy on meat and wheat flour in six months
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Government subsidy on meat and wheat flour was QR242.95m ($66.63m) in the first half of this year.
The subsidy increased by 12.5 percent from QR215.9m over the same period last year.
A lion's share of it was on meat - QR181.12m compared to QR151.9m in the first half of last year.
The subsidy is provided to Widam, the Qatari meat and livestock company, a state-backed listed entity, reports local Arabic daily Al Arab.
Formerly known as Mawashi, the company ensures that Australian mutton, as an easily accessible source of protein for the common man, is sold in retail at a subsidised price of QR14.50 per kg.
It also at times (mostly during the two Eids) offers the expensive Syrian, Jordanian and other sheep to Qatari citizens at subsidised rates.
The subsidy for wheat flour is given to Zad Holding, formerly Qatar Flour Mills. It provides flour at subsidised rates to bakeries so they could sell the traditional Arabic bread 'khubz', staple diet of the common man, for QR1 per packet. 'Khubz' and Australian meat prices have remained unchanged for years for the benefit of the common man despite steep price rise generally witnessed in the country for several years.
However, where the subsidy for meat has risen sharply in the first six months of the year due to growing demand fuelled by rising population, the subsidy on wheat flour has come down compared to the first half of 2014.
In the first six months last year, the subsidy on flour was QR64m which dropped to QR61.83m this year (January-June).
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Lawmakers of both houses of the Parliament of Romania voted at a joint meeting on November 23 in favor of a declaration condemning the man-made famine (Holodomor) in Ukraine in 1932-1933.
'At a joint meeting of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of Romania, a political Declaration was adopted recognizing the Holodomor (the purposeful man-made famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine) as a crime against the Ukrainian people and against humanity,' the press service of the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania reports .
Before the meeting, the exhibition entitled“The uncondemned genocide of Ukrainians repeats” about the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Ukraine and the crimes of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the Ukrainian people opened in the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of Romania.
The exhibition was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in Romania together with the National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Romania Ihor Prokopchuk, representatives of the Parliament of Romania, heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest, representatives of the Ukrainian national minority and mass media of Romania took part in the opening ceremony.
As reported, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba called on German partners to 'reject Moscow's lies' and recognize the Holodomor as the genocide against the Ukrainian people.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Galadari Automobiles, the 'Ziebart' franchisee in the UAE with total 6 outlets, has received 3 awards during the International Ziebart Conference in Manila, the Philippines.
Galadari has received the "Distinguished Achievement Award & Master Franchisee Award" of the Year for outstanding individual performance. The Ziebart facility in Abu Dhabi has received "Best New Facility" Award and Galadari is very proud to be recognised and appreciated for being Ziebart Franchisee for 40 years.
Axel Dreyer, GM of the Galadari Automotive Group, stated: "Ziebart is one of the world leaders in car care products and services and we are very proud to receive these prestigious awards which is a testimonial for the great team efforts to offer outstanding customer service."
Ziebart is offering a wide range of premium car care services include automotive detailing, window tinting, paint protection film and of course the famous rust protection.
"The product quality from Ziebart is outstanding and we are focusing on continuous training of our staff to ensure that our esteemed customers will be amazed about the result - the awards and positive customers feedback are a recognition that we are on the right track," Basel Khalid, National Business Manager of Ziebart, mentioned.
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Doha: The Cultural Village, Katara unveiled on Thursday the mural 'Bayabihe Rose' by Dominican artist Jerson Jimenez.
The mural located at Building 16 was inaugurated by Katara General Manager, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic in Qatar, H E Georges Bahsa Hazim, the artist Jerson Jimenez, along with other officials.
Prof. Dr. Al Sualiti said the mural comes as part of the Katara project to decorate the buildings of the cultural district with works of art inspired by the cultures and arts of peoples.
“Through this, we affirm our constant keenness to make the Cultural Village, Katara, a meeting place for cultures and peoples. Pointing out that this mural is in addition to a number of artistic activities through which Katara builds bridges of communication between Qatar and the Dominican Republic.”
For his part, Ambassador Hazim said:“The inauguration of the mural comes on the occasion of the Dominican week that we hold annually, and through which we affirm the friendship relations between Qataris and the Dominicans.”
The envoy thanked Katara for the cooperation efforts that would confirm the depth of friendship between the two countries and peoples, and he pointed out that the mural symbolises one of the most famous types of flowers, the Bayahibe Rose which is the national flower in the Dominicans.
Meanwhile, the artist Jerson Jimenez expressed his happiness at working on the mural in Katara, where the national flower of the Dominicans was chosen to be a symbol of the depth of the friendship between the two countries.
He explained that he used bright acrylic colours to symbolise the energy of joy, positivity and love.
Jimenez added that the background colour represents the colour of the Qatar desert and the sun, which symbolises the warmth of Qatar, while the blue colour reflects the sea, which symbolises the connection between our two countries, and the flower - Bayahibe Rose represents the Dominicans.
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MILL VALLEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the“Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Capital One property and a ground lease Chuck E. Cheese property for $3.3 million. The properties are located in strong retail corridors in Maryland and South Carolina respectively, and both are occupied under triple net leases and have a current weighted average remaining term of approximately six years. The overall transaction was priced at a cap rate in range with previous FCPT transactions.
FCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership, acquisition and leasing of restaurant and retail properties. The Company seeks to grow its portfolio by acquiring additional real estate to lease, on a net basis, for use in the restaurant and retail industries. Additional information about FCPT can be found on the website at .
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Published: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 6:22 PM
If you're a big fan of mangoes, then here is an opportunity to eat the fruit equivalent to your weight.
Visitors to Pakistan Mango Festival will be given a unique coupon, and a raffle will take place where the winner will take home mangoes equivalent to his/her weight.
The two-day Pakistan Mango Festival 2022 will be held at Pakistan Association Dubai on July 1 and 2, where a wide variety of mangoes will be showcased to traders and visitors from different countries.
The first day is for invitees only. Senior government officials from the UAE and Pakistan, dignitaries, ambassadors, business council members and trade missions will attend the event and be shown popular varieties of mangoes from Pakistan. The second day is open to members of the public from 5pm onwards.
“Visitors need to fill a coupon upon entering the festival. Later on, there will be a raffle draw. The winner will be weighed in mangoes,” explained Mustafa Altaf, managing director of Altaf Hussain Trading Co., who are sponsoring the draw.
Entry to the festival is free for all nationalities.
Visitors to the event, organised in partnership with Pakistan Consulate, Pakistan Business Council and Pakistan Association Dubai, will be entertained with mango-related games, competitions, food, shopping, cultural stalls and much more.
Dr Faisal Ikram, president of Pakistan Association Dubai, said organisers kept the entry free as they wanted to engage the maximum number of people across a wide spectrum of nationalities living in the UAE.
In addition, a concept called“Mangoes for a Cause” will be introduced under which all the proceeds for the mangoes bought at the festival will go to the not-for-profit healthcare facility, Pakistan Medical Centre.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Pope Francis has called for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine, which would lead to a "just and lasting peace."
Pope Francis made this call on the second anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine on the last Sunday of February, Ukrinform reported citing Vatican News.
"On February 24, we remembered with sorrow the second anniversary of the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine... It is a war that is not only devastating this region of Europe, but is also sending a global wave of fear and hatred. Renewing my most sincere commitment to the martyred Ukrainian people and praying for all, especially for the many innocent victims, I beg to find that little bit of humanity that will help create the conditions for a diplomatic solution in the search for a just and lasting peace," the Holy Father said in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican after the Angelus prayer.
He also mentioned other parts of the world suffering from violence, including Israel, Palestine, and the eastern part of the DR Congo.
Ukraine's top cleric calls for unity in repelling Russia's onslaught
As reported, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that a diplomatic end to the war is possible only based on the Ukrainian peace formula, which provides for the liberation of all Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Italy is demanding Google pay over 200 million euros ($218 million) in back taxes following an inquiry into its tax arrangements by the financial police, a judicial source said Thursday.
The technology giant is accused of failing to declare 100 million euros in income and pay 200 million euros in royalty taxes, the source said.
Corporate income tax in Italy currently stands at 27.50 percent, putting the total amount due at 227.5 million euros.
"Google complies with the tax laws in every country where we operate. We continue to work with the relevant authorities," a spokesperson for the company in Milan said.
The claim comes against a backdrop of mounting controversy over the tax arrangements of multinational groups who use cross-border corporate structures to reduce their tax bills, sometimes with the help of potentially illegal 'sweetheart' deals.
Google Italia is part of the company's European operation which is headquartered in Ireland, a country with one of the lowest levels of corporation tax in the European Union.
Italy's move follows the striking of a controversial deal in Britain last week which saw the Internet mammoth agree to fork out over 172 million euros in back taxes -- an amount scoffed at by the opposition as an effective tax rate of three percent.
It also comes a day after over 30 OECD countries signed an agreement to share information about multinationals in a push to boost transparency following public anger over large corporations playing the system to lower their tax bills.
In December, Apple agreed to pay Italy 318 million euros to settle a tax dispute after the US tech giant was investigated for suspected fraud.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) FAMILIES ARE TRENDING on social media. Gloria Hotels and Resorts unveils a new campaign #FamilyMomentsMonth full of promotions and competitions set to delight the whole family. Gloria Hotel's 'Family Saturday Brunch' will be available on Saturdays from January 9 to February 13. The brunch is inspired by diverse flavours featuring an extensive range of Middle Eastern, Oriental, Asian and Western favourites.
Also being introduced are social media competitions for social media savvy guests. All you need to do is click a photo or video capturing your Gloria Hotel moment during the Family Saturday Brunch and use the hashtag #FamilyMomentsMonth and be in the chance to win a weekend stay at Telal Resort for two adults and two kids or a weekend stay at Gloria Hotel for two adults.
Another kids' competition is happening on February 13. Kids are all invited to participate to a Kiddie Fashion Show and Cookies Decoration competition. The winning kid will win a family lunch and a heritage tour at Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding.
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Raipur, 25 September 2023/ MP Mr. Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel launched the“Chhattisgarh Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana” in the“Awas Nyay Sammelan" organized in village Parsada (Sakri) of Takhatpur development block in Bilaspur district today.
Under the Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana, 47090 houseless families in the state are benefiting in the first phase. A total of 10 lakh 76 thousand people will benefit in a phased manner in the coming years. Additionally, the Chhattisgarh government has taken the decision to sanction housing to the remaining 6,99,439 eligible families on the permanent waiting list of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural).
On this occasion, MP Mr. Gandhi and Chief Minister Mr. Baghel distributed an amount of Rs 5 crore at the rate of Rs 1 lakh each to 500 beneficiaries of the“Mukhyamantri Nirman Shramik Awas Sahayata Yojana”.
In the conference, Mr. Rahul Gandhi and Mr. Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated and performed the Bhoomi Pujan of 414 development and construction works worth Rs 669 crore 69 lakh in Bilaspur district. They also distributed appointment letters to 2594 selected teachers and forest rights certificates to 1117 beneficiaries in urban areas.
Mr. Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel visited the various stalls set up at the venue, met the beneficiaries of the schemes, and distributed house approval orders, cheques of assistance amount under the schemes, tricycles, etc. They also inaugurated the Ganiyari-Nagoi Garment Factory run by a self-help group.
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Q: What are the ticket categories and prices?
Main Grandstand: QAR 2,000 North Grandstand: QAR 1,500 T2 Grandstand: QAR 1,000 T3 Grandstand: QAR 1,000 T16 Grandstand: QAR 1,000
Single-day and 3-day tickets
General Admission (Friday): QAR 200 General Admission (Saturday): QAR 500 General Admission (Sunday): QAR 500 General Admission (3-Day): QAR 600
Tickets available at:
General Admission tickets will grant ticketholders access to the circuit and designated areas where they can roam and view the race from their preferred vantage point. Fans will receive confirmation of their booking as soon as their online purchases are confirmed, and e-tickets closer to the race date itself. Those wanting to find out more or book their tickets may visit lusail circuit sports club's website lcsc.qa
F1 Family Friday
Complimentary (FOC) Friday-only General Admission tickets for children under 12 years of age when accompanied by an adult purchasing a ticket. Friday-only General Admission tickets provide entrance to the venue and access on a free seating basis to all grandstands (*subject to space availability). Tickets must be purchased online at the official LCSC platform in advance of the event.
Q: What are the hospitality offerings?
We are working directly with F1 Experiences to develop, market and sell all hospitality offerings.
Q: Key facts about the Lusail Circuit:
Circuit Length – 5.38km Number of Laps – 57 Race Distance – 306.66
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 25
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Lithuania completely supports cooperation with Uzbekistan in the field of transport logistics, including cargo collection, distribution, packaging, and performance of other operations in Klaipeda Seaport, the Embassy of Lithuania in Russia, and in Uzbekistan told Trend .
Commenting on the economic sector Lithuania plan to focus on in 2021, the embassy mentioned the following sectors, including transport, IT, machinery, automotive chemistry, and education services as our top priorities.
"The volume and capacity of the Uzbekistan market dictate that potentially all the sectors could be of interest to our companies," the message said.
It was noted that growing import and export volumes into/ from Uzbekistan require more time-efficient and economically sustainable supply chains.
"In this regard, we see great potential for both our countries. Lithuania has a well-developed transport infrastructure, so it could become a gateway for Uzbek goods to the European Union market," the embassy said.
In order to increase the value of Uzbek cargo in the EU and world market, the embassy noted that there are favorable conditions for transportation through Klaipeda Seaport.
"Lithuanian cargo terminals have huge opportunities to serve cargo flows from Uzbekistan. We completely support cooperation in the field of transport logistics: cargo collection, distribution, packaging, and performance of other operations in Klaipeda Seaport. We are in favor of establishing joint transport and logistics companies from Uzbekistan and Lithuania. In order to expand cooperation between our countries in the air transport sector, Lithuania invites Uzbekistan to start direct air flights to Lithuania after the end of the pandemic. Flights from Tashkent to the US via Vilnius would be in high demand," the embassy stressed.
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United Eyes Jordan, European Destinations
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) plans to add 10 new trans-Atlantic routes in 2022, on a bet cooped-up U.S. customers will race to get out of the country to visit Norwegian fjords, Jordan's archeological sites or the Canary Islands after international travel was largely on pause since the pandemic began.
The additions include five new destinations: three-times week service to Amman, Jordan from Washington, D.C. on May 5 with a Boeing (NYSE:BA) 787-8 and from Newark Liberty International Airport, Bergen, Norway on May 5 with a Boeing 757-200, Palma de Mallorca in Spain on June 2 with a 767-300ER and Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands on June 9 on a 757-200. It's also added daily flights to Ponta Delgada in Portugal's Azores on May 13, using a Boeing 737 Max.
"We want to return to travel being fun," Patrick Quayle, United's senior vice president of international network and alliances, said on a call with reporters.
International travel, and trans-Atlantic in particular, has been a pillar of large U.S. carriers' service but was derailed by the pandemic and accompanying travel restrictions, which are beginning to ease.
United's trans-Atlantic service brought in just $585 million in the second quarter, about 10% of its revenue, down from nearly $2.1 billion compared with 2021, when it was 18% of its sales.
UAL shares were airborne 55 cents, or 1.1%, to $48.43
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Published: Thu 19 May 2022, 12:12 PM
One of the biggest draws at Expo 2020 Dubai's Hungary pavilion was the giant ball pit that formed the centrepiece of the exhibition.
Though the pavilion has now closed its doors, UAE residents can still enjoy a slice of the ball pit action, with 2,000 balls being given a new home at Maison Tini, a parent and child concept store.
Mona Jaber, the founder of Maison Tini, says recycling the plastic balls was a no-brainer since the pit was a true favourite among children who visited the Hungary pavilion. Though the ball pit at Maison Tini is not nearly as big, it leaves behind a piece of the world fair for all to enjoy.
The pavilion, which was set up under the theme 'Aqua Roots of Hungary', was constructed without using a single drop of water, in line with the Expo's theme of sustainability.
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The pavilion also highlighted healing power of water and balneotherapy - the ancient treatment of ailments by bathing in thermal mineral waters.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, Sep 28 (IANS) Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the Khusrupur urination case where a Dalit woman was stripped, and brutally beaten, and one of the accused also allegedly urinated in her mouth.
Arlekar met DGP RS Bhatti and Divisional Commissioner Kumar Ravi and directed them to ensure adequate compensation to the victim.
Earlier, the National Human Right Commission and the National Commission for Women issued notices to Bihar DGP and state government and asked them to submit action taken reports.
Meanwhile Patna police have arrested the main accused Pramod Singh in this connection while five other accused, including his son Anshu Singh, who allegedly urinated on the mouth of victim, are on the run.
SP, Patna Rural, Syed Imran Masood claimed that a SIT was formed in the case and the remaining accused will be arrested soon.
The incident occurred on September 23 when the Dalit woman of Mosimpur village under Khusrupur police station was kidnapped by Pramod Singh and taken her to his house where she was stripped and beaten and Anshu Singh had urinated into her mouth. She somehow escaped from the house of the accused and reached home and her relatives alerted the police officers who had rescued the woman.
The victim had borrowed Rs 1500 on the interest from Pramod Singh a few months ago and returned the money with interest. However, he was demanding more interest from her which she refused.
As Pramod Singh was harassing and threatening to parade her naked in public, she lodged a complaint with Khusrupur police station. Following her complaint, the cops asked Pramod Singh to join the probe and went to the police station on Saturday for questioning. However, after returning home, he reached the house of the victim in the night and kidnapped her with the help of his supporters.
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(MENAFN - Arab Times) Competitors from Kuwait's Basel Salem Al-Sabah Motor Racing Club won fi rst place in the ongoing 'LIWA Moto Cross Challenge' which is being held in Abu Dhabi (UAE).
In the (Mx2) category, Mishari Bosheba won fi rst place followed by his team-mate Muhammad Jaa'far, and in the (quads) category, Muhammad Al-Khuleifi won the fi rst position and Muhammad Al-Ali third.
In his statement, the head of Moto Cross at the Basel Salem Al-Sabah Motor Racing Club Muhammad Al-Hattab praised the level of performance demonstrated by the Kuwaiti bikers, who showed a high level of technical ability that qualifi es them to contest with best racers in the world.
In terms of competition, Al-Hattab indicated the race was clean and the spirit of competition prevailed throughout. He said the competition attracted racers from the GCC countries and other foreign countries, although the number of participants in Kuwait decreased due to fi nancial circumstances. He expressed hope that the Moto Cross sports will continue demonstrating strong level of performance to the satisfaction of the spectators.
The LIWA Moto Cross Challenge is a seven-day festival and attracts the region's most powerful four-wheel drivers and bikers to face exciting challenges including cars drag race, bikes race, Moto Cross track challenge, camel race, horse race, classic cars competition and Moreeb track for freestyle drifting. The highlight feature of the festival is the adventurous race to the top of one of the world's highest sand hills € the Moreeb Dune, which means 'Terrifying Mountain', which is at over 300m high and with a 50 degree angle. The dune will be contested over various categories for different cars and bike types.
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San Francisco, June 25 (IANS) US telecommunications giant T-Mobile is allegedly selling user information to marketers. However, customers have the option to check which companies have access to their data and can opt-out entirely.
T-Mobile's new programme is called App Insights, and it is now fully operational after spending a year in beta, citing Ad Exchanger, The Verge reported
The programme allows third-party marketers to buy T-Mobile customer data and centers around a key piece of information that it has unique access to: what apps you use.
Customer data is anonymised, and it is pooled together with others of similar interests and behaviours, so companies cannot buy a specific user's app history, the report said.
The company's advertising segment touts this offering on its website, with the phrase 'Apps speak louder than words' splashed across the top of the page.
It also invites prospective clients to 'leverage app insights, the strongest indicator of consumer intent'.
However, users can opt-out of the programme.
T-Mobile offers an Android and iOS app called 'Magenta Marketing Platform Choices' that allows users to see which companies have their data and opt-out entirely.
Users can also use App Choices if they do not want to download a T-Mobile app to opt-out of T-Mobile app tracking.
According to Ad Exchanger, iOS users are excluded from the programme even if they have opted into app tracking.
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Efforts on to raise computer literacy’
KARACHI (September 19 2007): Advisor to Chief Minister for Information Technology Noman Sahgal has said that the government is providing computers to young peoples in collaboration with MCB Bank to encourage its use and create employment.
Speaking at an Iftar dinner hosted by Omar Sons on Tuesday, he said that the government was making efforts to enhance computer literacy rate in the province.
He said that the government was trying to bring prosperity in the country with the help of business community. He assured businesses community that the government is prepared to resolve all their genuine problems.
Former president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) S.M. Munir expressed concern over increasing wheat flour prices in the country. He urged the government to take appropriate measures to reduce the wheat flour prices.
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As part of its endeavor to enhance competencies of human capital in Abu Dhabi, the ADSG partners with leading entities across multiple industries in order to provide participants, enrolees, and learners direct access to world-class learning experiences.
H.E. Mohamed Gheyath Mohammed, Acting Director-General at ADSG said:“ We are thrilled to be participating at GITEX once again, where we will have the fantastic opportunity to convene with industry specialists and leading educators from across the region to examine new avenues of digitization. As part of our commitment to the enhancement of the education experience and learning development of Abu Dhabi government employees and the wider community, our participation in this year's edition will continue to help us further identify potential areas to improve our world-class programs and platforms.”
His Excellency added:“As the Abu Dhabi government and related industries continue to digitally transform, it is imperative that we champion innovative practices in order to develop a sustainable knowledge-based economy and support the Emirate's growth as a leading hub for innovation and technology, and we are thrilled to witness this embodiment in the passion of this year's exhibitors.”
To date, ADSG has created and developed over 23 programs and courses, which equips and strengthens employees in Abu Dhabi with the necessary skills and expertise to navigate the future and current labour markets.
About Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG):
ADSG was established in 2018 and is the government entity responsible for overseeing and planning the learning and development of all Abu Dhabi government employees. Its remit is to develop the most effective government workforce for the emirate through the provision of high-quality training and development activities, based on international best practice, while considering the priorities and requirements of Abu Dhabi.
To achieve its mandate of offering a world-class comprehensive learning experience to UAE government employees, ADSG is forging partnerships with the best local and international academic institutions, as well as online educational platforms from around the world.
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HONG KONG - Archetype Hong Kong has hired two new PR consultants, Ian Yee and Natasha Shroff who will work on the agency's B2b technology accounts. Yee is a multilingual communications specialist with in-house and agency experience for consumer brands. He draws on his consumer experience to provide creative and content consultancy to Archetype's cloud, data centre and cybersecurity clients. After beginning her career in marketing and business development, Shroff has made the switch to PR and communications. Skilled in client consultancy, content creation and brand advocacy, she is supporting the regional Amazon Web Services Public Sector account.
SYDNEY - Icon Agency has announced two senior appointments in its PR & communications department. David Radestock joins as director of technology and Shannon O'Neill takes on the role of digital & social director. Radestock was previously business director and senior business director at Ogilvy PR. Prior to Icon, O'Neill worked for four years with Middle Eastern communications agency Seven Media in Dubai, including almost a year as social & digital director.
SYDNEY - Sling & Stone has added three new clients to its roster - T-shirt Ventures, Cheddar and Greener. T-shirt Ventures is parent company of health tech companies Hubble and Provider Choice, which serve people who are disabled or have long-term health needs. Cheddar
is an Australian shopping platform backed by CommBank's venture-scaling arm, x15ventures. Greener's technology helps consumers and businesses make better choices for the planet by connects shoppers with brands doing better for the planet and offsetting the carbon emissions from their purchases at no extra cost.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA), a leading precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers, today announced it will report financial results for the third quarter 2021 after market close on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Company management will host a corresponding conference call beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing 877-705-6003 for domestic callers or 201-493-6725 for international callers. Please reference Conference ID: 13724010. To listen to a live webcast, please visit the investor relations section of CareDx's website at: investors.caredxinc.com .
CareDx, Inc., headquartered in South San Francisco, California, is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers testing services, products, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients. For more information, please visit: .
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Khaled Hanafi announced the implementation of a project to link wholesale companies, consumer complex companies, Food Industries Holding Company (FHIC), and supply stores in a unified electronic network developed by the Microsoft Global Foundation at an initial cost of EGP 450m.
The network will connect 500 wholesale ports with 40,000 retail outlets that serve all the suppliers. The system will be operational by June 2016. The goal of this electronic system is to decrease the cost of goods traded in stores and consumer complexes by 30%, Hanafi said.
This electronic organisation provides time-saving mechanisms in transportation and handling processes, as well as helping consumers receive goods quickly, Hanafi explained. Additionally, electronic reports on works in progress can be sent instantaneously rather than drafting reports manually.
These solutions also provide information about consumer feedback and their requests or suggestions for the available commodities. This information will be made available to all parties involved in the system by Microsoft, so as to take the most appropriate decisions in a timely fashion, Hanafi said.
Citing a practical example of how this information will be used, Hanafi stated that these solutions allow suppliers to know the size of demand for their commodities and the size of production targeted in future plans.
Regarding the increase in FHIC's capital, Hanafi said a legislative amendment will be sent to the parliament for its approval to list the company on the Egyptian Exchange.
He also added that Beltone Financial Investment Bank and the consulting office, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), will conduct a study assessing the feasibility of offering FHIC on the stock market to increase its capital holdings over a six-month period.
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(MENAFN) In a significant shift away from Western currencies, Russia and China have nearly completed the de-dollarization of their trade, with approximately 95 percent of transactions now conducted in their respective national currencies, according to Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov. The move comes amid the backdrop of Western sanctions imposed on Moscow, prompting the two nations to expedite the use of the ruble and yuan in their trade interactions.
Addressing the Russia-China intergovernmental commission in Beijing, Deputy Prime Minister Belousov highlighted the remarkable progress in bilateral trade, asserting that it is on track to surpass the USD200 billion target for this year and could potentially reach USD300 billion by 2030. The increasing reliance on national currencies in trade reflects the deepening economic cooperation between the two nations.
Beyond the financial aspect, Belousov noted that China has emerged as one of Russia's major trade partners, with expanding opportunities for joint investment projects across various sectors. Key areas of collaboration include the automotive industry, mining and gas chemical industries, agriculture, logistics, and the IT sector.
The withdrawal of Western companies from the Russian market due to sanctions has created significant opportunities for Chinese companies to fill the void and expand their presence in Russia. Belousov emphasized that Chinese companies have actively taken part in Russia's oil and gas, petrochemical, and car manufacturing enterprises, as well as in the production of consumer goods, glass products, and construction materials.
The success of de-dollarization in Russia-China trade underscores the resilience of both nations in the face of external economic pressures. As they strengthen economic ties and diversify trade practices, the trajectory toward using national currencies is likely to continue, marking a transformative shift in the global economic landscape.
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Oil is higher as supply fears grow as Iran nuclear deal stalls
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, oil costs increased due to supply worries brought on by dimming hopes for an Iran deal. However, an expected rise in United States crude oil stocks restrained additional price increases, worsening the demand situation.
At 10.09 a.m. regional time (0709 GMT), the price of international benchmark Brent crude was USD92.91 per barrel, up 2.53 percent from the previous trading session's closing price of USD90.62 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American benchmark, increased by 2.66 percent to USD86.17 per barrel at the same time from the previous session's closing price of USD83.94 per barrel.
Josep Borrell, the head of foreign affairs for the European Union, claimed on Tuesday that he does not anticipate a breakthrough in the revival of the Iran nuclear agreement this week.
Borrell reacted to questions about achieving a final settlement on the text he offered in August to resurrect the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on the sidelines of the United Nation General Assembly's opening in New York.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept.17
By Sadraddin Aghjayev - Trend:
The ICT sector is the sector to which Russian business shows the greatest interest in the Azerbaijani market, Ruslan Mirsayapov, the trade representative of Russia in Azerbaijan, told Trend on Sept.17.
Besides, according to Mirsayapov, companies from Russia are interested in establishing cooperation and opening the production of building materials in Azerbaijan, the possibility of increasing the supply of engineering products, oil and gas equipment, vehicles, and a number of other spare parts and equipment.
"The trade turnover between our countries almost entirely consists of non-primary products, both from Russia to Azerbaijan, and vice versa. These are products with high added value, which allows the goods to be competitive in the markets of our countries," he added.
The trade representative also noted that it's planned to organize several visits of the Russian delegation within the framework of business missions to Azerbaijan by the end of 2021.
"These visits allow our entrepreneurs to find new opportunities for interaction, concluding new contracts, as well as creating production enterprises on the territory of Azerbaijan," he concluded.
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(MENAFN) Ouyang Ziyuan, a Chinese scientist has claimed that the Indian lunar orbit Chandrayaan-3 did not touch down in or close to the Moon's south pole. As China intends to travel to the same area in 2024, the scientific competition between China and India has intensified.
On August 23, Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon at a latitude of 69 degrees, which Indian experts claim is close to the lunar south pole.
“This is wrong,” Ouyang informed a Chinese science newspaper last week, based on a US news agency. “The landing site of Chandrayaan-3 is not at the lunar south pole, not in the lunar south pole region, nor is it near the lunar south pole region.”
On Earth, a latitude of 69 degrees would fall comfortably within the Antarctic circle, but due to the Moon's lower axial tilt, its southern pole area ranges from 88.5 and 90 degrees, according to Ouyang. Chandrayaan-3 should have touched down 619 kilometers (385 miles) away from this area according to Ouyang's description.
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(MENAFN- ACCIONA) DUBAI, JANUARY 26, 2023. As part of its commitment to innovation, ACCIONA has started to use Digitunnel, a new real-time technology to provide better control and ensure progress in the tunnel’s construction of its projects.
This technology is a solution that collects and integrates enormous amounts of real-time information generated at the project site and transforms this data into meaningful information that is made available to all parties involved. The data is made available via a web-based platform and it can be accessed on computers in control rooms, technical offices in the project, or elsewhere in the world through computers or mobile devices.
It provides immediate information about the project’s progress, gives increased safety for workers, and dramatically reduces the need for paperwork and manual control.
Using Digitunnel, it is possible to quickly get an overview of how many people and vehicles there are always in the tunnel, resulting in good control in the projects. The system also monitors the air inside the tunnel. It will, for example, immediately detect if there are dangerous gases in the tunnel, hence, increasing safety for the workers.
Besides, many large construction projects are characterized by large amounts of paperwork, double work, and unnecessary delays which can be costly. By automating such processes, crucial time is freed to concentrate on progress. Simultaneously, the chances of something going wrong are reduced and budgetary control are enhanced.
Digitunnel has been tested locally in a project that ACCIONA has in Norway and it will be used soon in other projects around the world including the Middle East.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) BEIRUT — Air strikes from unidentified drones killed three pro-Iran fighters in Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor near the Iraqi border, a Britain-based war monitor said on Wednesday.
The drones late Tuesday targeted trucks of the Iraqi paramilitary network Hashed Al-Shaabi after they had crossed the border into the Syrian border district of Albu Kamal, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Three were killed and several severely wounded, the monitoring group said.
A source within the Hashed Al Shaabi in Iraq, however, said that "the strikes destroyed four vehicles, but no one was killed".
"The site targeted was near a border post of the factions on the Iraqi-Syrian border," the source told AFP.
The Fateh alliance, the political wing of the Hashed Al Shaabi, condemned an "abject attack" on its forces on the frontier.
It called on Iraq's government and parliament to "determine the countries responsible" and confront them.
Iran-backed groups, including the Hashed Al Shaabi, are present near the Iraqi border in Syria's far east.
The strikes on Albu Kamal come after a drone attack late Saturday against the Erbil international airport, which includes an air base of the US-led coalition that has been fighting Daesh group.
There were no casualties in the attack on the base in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Attacks of this kind, normally targeting US troops or US interests in Iraq, have become common in recent months.
Although no one claims responsibility for them, Washington blames pro-Iranian forces in Iraq.
The United States has twice conducted deadly strikes against the Hashed Al Shaabi in eastern Syria since President Joe Biden took office, in February and June this year.
Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes on Syrian territory, targeting regime positions as well as allied pro-Iran forces since the start of the decade-old Syrian war.
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“Today, Health Workers’ Day, we call on the government to look into the plight of our fellow health workers and the public hospitals. We reiterate our demand to increase the public health system budget to at least 5% of the GDP as WHO recommends. This will make health care available to the people and will slowdown the COVID-19 infections.”
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Doha: The Research and Graduate Studies Sector at Qatar University (QU) organised a Certificate Distribution Ceremony to mark the success of the Summer Research Internship Program 2021. The virtual event was attended by Dr. Nasser Abdullah Alnuaimi, Associate Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, the directors of research centres, faculty members, researchers, and participating students.
Ten research centres of QU conducted this programme from June 7 to July 1, 2021. The participating centres included the Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Environmental Science Center (ESC), Biomedical Research Center (BRC), Laboratory Animal Research Center (LARC), Central Laboratories Unit (CLU), Qatar University Young Scientists Center (YSC), Social & Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI), Ibn Khaldoon Center (IKC), National Education Development Center (NEDC), and Gas Processing Center (GPC).
This internship was organised for graduate and undergraduate students of QU, students from the Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD) member universities, and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) employees.
As part of the preventive measures followed by QU to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Internship was conducted online. A total of 28 specific research-related topics were covered during the internship, and around 250 participants from different colleges actively participated in programme.
Dr. Abdelbary Elhissi, Director of Research Planning and Development, said,“This programme is an important part of QU's transformative and human resources capacity, building strategy and commitments toward national research priority.”
Dr. Nasser Abdullah Alnuaimi, Associate Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, thanked all who participated in this internship, saying,“The programme allows the students to promote their skills in scientific research, support their theoretical knowledge with practical training in their specialisation, and pave the way toward a successful future career.”
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