(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Thu 29 Feb 2024, 9:27 PM
Set to become a premier tourist destination for adventure enthusiasts and sports lovers, Fujairah Adventure Park officially opened its doors for visitors on Thursday.
The opening ceremony was attended by a distinguished gathering of prominent figures from the emirate.
Besides the grand opening that welcomed eager visitors, the park introduced 15 cutting-edge activities and experiences, some setting new benchmarks in the Middle East. With a meticulous focus on quality, safety, and global standards, these attractions transform the park into a premier destination for all adventure aficionados seeking unforgettable and secure thrills.
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The attractions include a groundbreaking one-kilometre zipline course, which sets a new standard in the Middle East. This innovative attraction offers a multifaceted thrill ride with state-of-the-art technologies and top-of-the-line safety equipment, making it a standout feature in the region.
Another key experience is the tallest giant swing in the region, towering at 22 metres to offer unparalleled thrills and adventure. Additionally, visitors can also experience activities such as kayaking, archery, free fall, and other attractions.
Fujairah Adventure Park. - Wam
According to Amr Zein El Din, Director of the Fujairah Adventure Centre, the park adds a vibrant touch to Fujairah's array of entertainment, sports, and tourist attractions. This positions it prominently on the regional and global tourism map.
Being the first and foremost specialised adventure park in the UAE and the Middle East, it magnetises thrill-seekers and activity lovers alike.
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Davos has hosted all bar one WEF annual meeting since 1971. © Keystone / Christian Beutler
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced it will resume its flagship annual meeting in its traditional Davos venue in 2022.
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The meeting of the world's most powerful politicians, business figures and representatives of civil society, culture and science was postponed this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The 2021 WEF edition had been envisioned for August in Singapore, but continued waves of the pandemic eventually forced the organisation to call off the event .
On Thursday, WEF announcedExternal link that its next meeting will take place between January 17-22 under the theme“Working Together, Restoring Trust”.
“The pandemic has brought far-reaching changes. In a world full of uncertainty and tension, personal dialogue is more important than ever. Leaders have an obligation to work together and rebuild trust, increase global cooperation and work towards sustainable, bold solutions,” WEF founder Klaus Schwab stated.
The Alpine ski resort of Davos, in southeastern Switzerland, had hosted every annual event bar one since the first edition in 1971. It was held in New York in 2002 to show solidarity for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – The Palestinian people have praised Morocco's 'humanitarian and solidarity support' for Palestine, said Palestinian Information Ministry delegate Salama Maârouf.
Morocco's support for Palestine after the May 14 Gaza massacre proves that the Palestinian cause is priority of Moroccans, the King, and the government a, Palestinian official told MAP.
'We welcomed with great satisfaction and gratitude the news of humanitarian aid announced by King Mohammed VI,' he said, noting that the sovereign, in his capacity as chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, 'has always been on the side of the Palestinian people.'
For him, the 'noble' Moroccan initiative will help meet the medical needs in the Gaza Strip, given the large number of wounded and sick people requiring surgical interventions and regular medical monitoring. The official spoke with MAP shortly before the opening of the field hospital from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in the Gaza Strip.
Moreover, Maârouf expressed his hope for other Arab countries to follow Morocco's example of and provide other support to the Palestinian people.
The Moroccan humanitarian operation includes the deployment of a FAR field hospital and the distribution of a batch of medicines, blankets, and foodstuffs.
The field hospital will care for the wounded and civilian casualties of recent events in the Gaza Strip.
It will offer consultations in various specialties, including general medicine, dentistry, emergency medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, ENT, gynecology-obstetrics, trauma, pediatrics, and radiology.
The humanitarian aid included 113 tons of foodstuffs (56.5 tons for the Gaza Strip and 56.5 tons for Ramallah and Al-Quds, Jerusalem) to consume during the holy month of Ramadan. The aid also includes 5,000 blankets.
On May 30, personally supervised the humanitarian aid transport at the Casablanca airport.
The operation is a symbol of the historical and humanitarian solidarity of King Mohammed VI towards Palestinians.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine formulated five points of Ukraine's peace formula.
The president made the statement while addressing the leaders at the UN General Assembly, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'All five items of our formula – punishment for aggression, protection of life, restoration of security and territorial integrity, security guarantees and determination to defend oneself – this is the formula of crime and punishment, which is already well known to Russia,' he said. Read also:
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The only thing missing from this formula is neutrality, he added. 'Those who speak of neutrality, when human values and peace are under attack, mean something else. They talk about indifference. Everyone for themselves – here is what they say,' the president explained.“This is what creates the conditions for war.”
'This is what needs to be corrected in order to create conditions for peace,' Zelensky noted.
As reported, on September 20 - 26, a high-level week is being held in New York within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, where leaders of states, heads of government, heads of foreign ministries of member countries will speak.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) TEHRAN, Iran, July 27
The COVID-19 vaccination of teachers in Iran will begin on July 29 with the help of the country's Ministry of Health, said Minister of Education Mohsen Hadji Mirzaei, Trend reports citing IRNA.
"The agenda is to re-open schools and vaccination of teachers would undoubtedly resolve the concerns of the families regarding COVID-19 spread," said Mirzaei.
"The re-opening of schools requires special plans. There should be emphasis on social distancing in the new school year," he said.
"We are on the verge of changing the government and there should be necessary preparations for handling the matter of schools' re-opening, so that the teaching process wouldn't be damaged," he said.
Iran continues to monitor the coronavirus situation in the country. Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman from Iran's Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the disease.
The Islamic Republic of Iran only announced its first infections and deaths from the coronavirus on Feb. 19. The pandemic hit a wide range of businesses in Iran since its outbreak in mid-February.
The outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan - which is an international transport hub - began at a fish market in late December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Some sources claim the coronavirus outbreak started as early as November 2019.
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(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has issued directives ordering state-owned companies to initiate immediate exploration and exploitation activities for oil, gas, and minerals in Guyana's Essequibo region. This territory, larger than Greece and claimed by Venezuela, holds significant reserves of oil and minerals. The announcement follows a weekend referendum where Maduro secured the sought-after victory regarding sovereignty over the disputed region.
Maduro's directives include plans to grant operating licenses for exploration and exploitation across the entire Essequibo area. The order further involves establishing local subsidiaries of Venezuelan public companies, such as the state-owned oil giant PDVSA and the mining conglomerate Corporación Venezolana de Guayana.
The practical implementation of this jurisdiction remains uncertain, contingent on the formal declaration of Essequibo as part of Venezuela through an upcoming law to be discussed by the National Assembly, currently under the control of the ruling party.
In addition to the resource exploitation announcement, Maduro announced the creation of a new Comprehensive Defense Operational Zone (Zodi) for the disputed strip. This move mirrors the establishment of special military commands conducting operations in different regions of the country.
Essequibo, covering 61,600 square miles (159,500 square kilometers) and constituting two-thirds of Guyana, has been a longstanding point of contention for Venezuela. The dispute dates back to the Spanish colonial period, with Venezuela consistently rejecting the border established by international arbitrators in 1899, during Guyana's British colonial era.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, October 14, 2021, SPA -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced 16 partnerships with some of the world's largest companies and entities ahead of the 5th Anniversary of FII on October 26-28, 2021, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As a global nonprofit foundation, the partners will support the work of the FII Institute to make an impact in five areas: AI, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
The 5th Anniversary FII will take place under the theme "Invest in Humanity". Discussions will revolve around the investments that will create the greatest benefits for humanity, as multiple sectors witness a renaissance in the post-COVID era. The platform brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore pioneering solutions addressing society's challenges and propel action towards their realization. The three-day conference will include interactive summits on Investing in Education; Investing in the Metaverse; and Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said,“We are delighted to welcome all of our partners to FII Institute. Each partner brings unique expertise, strategies and thought leadership, crucial to supporting our mission to positively impact on humanity."
“At FII we believe in inclusivity as the prerequisite for effective cross-border collaboration to help resolve some of the most pressing issues faced by humanity. Our partners are leading companies and organizations from both the public and private sectors and have all expressed their eagerness to join hands with us to address the challenges and to help serve humanity.”
The global partners include BNY Mellon, HSBC, Reliance Industries and Softbank Vision Fund.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Bloomberg
Japan's ailing vending machine industry is looking to indulgences like caviar and fresh sashimi to stymie its decades-long decline.
Aided by the pandemic push for minimizing contact with others, food-dispensing machines have emerged as a rare spark of growth for the sector. The offerings are far more exclusive than packaged snacks like chips and chocolate, though: the high-tech machines, which stand about 6-feet tall, allow customers to buy frozen and chilled versions of their favorite dishes from Michelin Guide-listed soup noodles to sashimi, wagyu steak and even caviar.
“It was really attractive for consumers that they can easily cook to eat restaurant quality food at home,” said Tomonori Yoshida, head of product development at Sanden Retail Systems, a refrigeration specialist that was the first in Japan to roll out the new kind of vending machine.“The way it's used has become so versatile, we can't even keep up.”
The company, which started producing refrigerated cases in the 1950s, launched a machine that dispensed frozen food in January 2021, just as Covid meant many Japanese preferred to steer clear of human interaction and businesses were advised to reduce their operating hours. Sales boomed, reaching 6,000 units by December 2022, according to Sanden, which says its machines have adjustable shelves to accommodate different container shapes and offers a model that can switch between frozen and chilled temperatures.
Japan has embraced vending machines like few other nations and they offer everything from cold soft drinks to hot coffee, snacks, toys and tobacco - typically for low prices. Their popularity took off when Coca-Cola made a full-scale entry into the country in the 1960s, and was further bolstered by technical innovations, a low crime rate and mass circulation of ¥100 coins, which allowed for easy purchases, according to the vending machine association.
Beverages dominate the sector, accounting for more than half of Japan's 4 million vending machines, according to the Japan Vending System Manufacturers' Association.
The popularity of the fresh-made meals have the potential to breathe life into the industry. Even though food is still a minor sector.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On January 30, 2023, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh in a phone call with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait Mansour Al-Otaibi called on Kuwait to join the Grain from Ukraine program.
This is said in a statement released the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukrinform reports.
Ukraine's Special Representative informed his Kuwaiti counterpart about the current situation in the country amid the Russian aggression, as well as about the international initiatives of the President of Ukraine aimed at its ending and bringing the criminals to justice. Maksym Subkh provided details about the implementation of the Peace Formula, the ultimate goal of which is a just peace based on the UN Charter and international law. Read also: zelensky: it's time to expand 'grain initiative' to ports of mykolaiv region
“The parties exchanged views on giving a new impetus to cooperation between Ukraine and Kuwait in the political and economic spheres. Kuwait was invited to participate in the Grain from Ukraine initiative and the projects on the rebuilding of Ukraine,” the report says.
According to the MFA, the sides also discussed the recent developments in the Middle East. The Ukrainian diplomat thanked the Kuwaiti side for the recent decision of the Government of the State of Kuwait to provide humanitarian aid for the energy sector of Ukraine and expressed hope for further expansion of such assistance.
In his turn, Mansour Al-Otaibi reiterated Kuwait's support of the Peace Formula initiated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and noted the importance of its implementation with the participation of as many countries as possible. He also emphasized the solidarity of Kuwait with Ukraine in the context of the Russian aggression, which is a blatant violation of the UN principles. This conversation followed up on the arrangements agreed upon during a phone call between Foreign Ministers Dmytro Kuleba and Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah on January 23, 2023.
As reported, the Grain from Ukraine program was initiated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. It provides for the purchase of Ukrainian grain by partner countries and its transfer to states experiencing a humanitarian crisis. The program is implemented in partnership with the World Food Program under the auspices of the United Nations.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 1
By Jani Babayeva - Trend:
Azerbaijani gymnast Seljan Magsudova reached the semifinals of the individual trampoline program at the European Championships in Trampoline Gymnastics, Double Mini Trampoline and Tumbling in Sochi (Russia), Trend reports.
Having presented the program during the second day of the competition, Seljan Magsudova received 101.135 points from the judges, taking the fourth place in the qualification among adult athletes.
Also today Azerbaijani juniors performed on the acrobatic track: Bilal Gurbanov, whose result was 61.400 points (12th place), Adil Hajizadeh - 61.400 points (13th place), Huseyn Asadullayev - 60.400 points (14th place) and Tofig Aliyev - 49.200 points (17th place).
The European Championships in Trampoline Gymnastics, Double Mini Trampoline and Tumbling in Sochi runs from April 29 to May 2, 2021. Athletes from 23 countries of the world take part in it.
Azerbaijan at the championship is represented by Nijat Mirzoev, Huseyn Abbasov, Magsud Magsudov, Seljan Magsudova, Huseyn Asadullayev, Bilal Gurbanov, Adil Hajizade, Tofig Aliyev, Mikhail Malkin.
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UAE- Mohammed bin Rashid receives Algerian Prime Minister
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubaion Monday met with a number of leaders and representatives of countries and international organisations participating in the 4th World Government Summit #WorldGovSummit which was launched this morning at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai with the participation of more than 3000 government officials experts and researchers from the UAE the region and the world. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received Abdelmalek Sellal Prime Minister of Algeria and his accompanying delegation in the presence of Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai and Shaikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Ruler of Dubai During the meeting His Highness Shaikh Mohammed welcomed the Algerian Prime Minister who conveyed the greetings of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Algeria's high level participation at the summit which reflects the importance of the event for many sisterly and friendly countries experiencing administrative government reforms and those working on building a future for its generations. The Ruler of Dubai and the Algerian Prime Minister also discussed a number of bilateral and regional issues particularly economic social and administrative development issues and ways of strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and experience exchanges between the UAE and Algeria at various levels. The meeting was attended by His Highness Lt. General Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior His Highness Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs His Highness Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Group His Highness Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Chairman of Dubai International Marine Club Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gargawi Minister for Cabinet Affairs Chairman of the World Government Summit Ahmed Juma Al Za'abi Deputy Minister for Presidential Affairs and Saleh Attia Ambassador of Algeria to the country
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) QNB announced its exclusive partnership with the Qatar Paralympic Committee (QPC) during the 'West Asian Goalball Championship for the Blind - Ajman 2023' hosted by the UAE from February 9 to 17 with the participation of 10 countries from the West Asian region.
This partnership comes within the framework of the bank's keenness to support Qatar's efforts in empowering people with special needs, supporting their mental and physical health, and providing them with easy access to sports.
It also highlights QNB's vision that combines CSR goals with its determination to encourage talents who are an inspiration and strive to be role models for youth.
The initiative also reflects the group's commitment to the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 goals to empower and integrate people with disabilities through various sustainable development and capacity-building programmes and the consolidation of a culture of excellence in society.
Heba Ali al-Tamimi, senior executive vice president of QNB Group Communications, said:“Within our preparations to celebrate the National Sport Day, we are proud to renew our support for the sport of goalball which embodies the positive values of sport as a powerful tool for social integration and inclusion. Goalball is not like any other game, it is the perfect outlet for the visually impaired or blind, which can lead them to gold in international competitions.”
Qatar's national team, which claimed the gold medal of the 2019 West Asian Para Games, has conducted at the QPC headquarters its preparatory training for the championship due to kick off Thursday.
QNB Group is currently ranked as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa. Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to 28 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is 28,000 operating through 1,000 locations with an ATM network of more than 4,800 machines.
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Senaratne said he urged the Prime Minister to take measures to protect the ‘good governance’ Government.
“We changed the old system. We must ensure discipline in the Government,” the Minister said.
The Minister said that the meeting with the Prime Minister took place just before the Prime Minister left for Australia.
Senaratne said there cannot be any room for the Government to engage in violence or illegal activities. (Colombo Gazette)


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) witnessed a novel ‘Book Display' at the Assembly area on August 28. The Principal's passion for books has resulted in the school witnessing a wide variety of books displayed for all to reflect and rejuvenate. Rakesh Singh Tomar, Principal of DMIS, an ardent lover of books, in his initiative to imbibe reading habit among his staff, organised the Book Bonanza for the first time in the history of DMIS.
More than 1,500 books were brought by the staff back from India and were displayed subject wise in different slots. Teachers had the opportunity to screen through a variety of books on different subjects, authors and levels.
The Academic staff had an interactive interdepartmental resource sharing session with each other on the different books displayed for them to read through the next 10 months. This initiative on reading books was well accepted by all as it led to CPD and progress of the mind which would directly affect the students in the classroom.
The exhibition also had books on Painting/Drawing techniques, Portraits, Learn and Play musical instruments, Musicology, Motivational books, Novels, Fiction/Non-Fiction, Language books on- How to learn a new language easily, Encyclopaedias, Facts and many other books. The overwhelming response from all the teachers in the display was the success of the exhibition.
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Oil thieves busted after explosion in secret tunnel
25 Jan 2018
For months, some men stole oil from an underground Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) pipeline in Kakrola that transports petroleum products from Sonepat to Bijwasan.
They had dug a 150ft-long tunnel to divert from the pipeline, police said.
Their cover blew up two days ago, when concentration of gases in the tunnel resulted in a loud explosion.
Nobody was injured, but one has been arrested.
Thieves dug 150ft-long, 2.5ft-wide tunnel to steal oil
The arrested man, Zubair, said they had taken a plot on rent five months ago to use as a "scrap yard."
They dug a 2.5ft-wide tunnel leading from the pipeline, used to transport petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and more, to a small room on the plot.
They then covered the tunnel's opening in the room with a lid, held tightly with bricks and a sofa.
Explosion as thieves removed pressure on the tunnel's lid
Zubair said they had recently finished drilling a hole in the pipeline. IOCL spokespersons confirmed they had noticed a drop in pressure in the pipeline and had been investigating.
On Tuesday, the thieves removed the sofa from the tunnel's lid. The blast happened soon after, as the accumulated gases inside released with high pressure.
The asbestos roof of the room was ripped, witnesses said.
Police suspect involvement of more than five people
Police managed to identify and arrest Zubair with inputs from their landlord, who has been booked for not verifying the tenants properly.
Zubair said four others were involved, but cops suspect there could be more people and are questioning him.
Police also found a truck carrying fuel. They suspect the thieves have transported fuel before, despite Zubair's claims to the contrary.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, July 27 (Petra) -- The UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted Tuesday to inscribe the city of Salt, north-west of Amman, on the World Heritage List.
The Committee had convened online in this year's host, China, to choose between 39 nominations proposed in 2020 and 2021.
Salt became the sixth Jordanian landmark to be declared a World Heritage Site, joining Petra, Quseir 'Amra, Umm al-Rasas, Wadi Rum and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Bethany beyond the Jordan).
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Nayef Fayez, who participated in the Committee's meetings, said that the city of Salt's nomination is of prime importance to the Kingdom, pointing to the atmosphere of tolerance, coexistence and social welfare.
He noted social solidarity as a key characteristic of the city, where there is no residential segregation along religious lines, adding that Salt's addition to the World Heritage List will support a culture of heritage, tolerance and interfaith harmony. The distinguished architecture of Salt, he added, is a direct result of the cultural exchanges that created a "unique mixture of high-level architectural styles."
Fayez said that "Jordan and the World Heritage Committee both send an important message to the whole world; a message of peace, tolerance and coexistence in line with His Majesty King Abdullah’s speech at the 2019 International Conference on Cohesive Societies in Singapore." During the conference, His Majesty stressed that "the attack on interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence is the biggest threat in the world, and requires everyone to join forces to address hatred and exclusion," he said.
He pointed out that Salt's nomination was first proposed in 1995, then in 2017 and finally in 2021, which indicates Jordan's commitment to protecting and sustaining the characteristics of the city.
The minister thanked the World Heritage Committee, the staff of the World Heritage Center, the advisory bodies and the International Council on World Heritage (ICOMOS), for their support and advice throughout the nomination process.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Kamila Aliyeva
Uzbekistan and the Saudi Development Fund signed a $50 million loan agreement.
The document was signed during the visit of the Uzbek delegation headed by First Deputy Finance Minister Ahadbek Khaydarov to Saudi Arabia.
'These funds will be used to implement a project to build modern housing in rural areas in Navoi, Fergana and Tashkent regions. In particular, it is planned to construct more than 2,000 houses under standard projects, the Uzbek State Committee for Investment noted.
In addition, the project will improve the existing infrastructure by building gas, electricity and water networks, roads, as well as social centers and sports grounds, schools, medical facilities, shops and bus stops.
Earlier, the authorities of the republic announced plans to attract more than $1.2 billion from international creditors for various projects for the construction of standard housing.
For example, it was planned that the Asian Development Bank would provide $700 million, the Islamic Development Bank - $300 million, the Kuwaiti Arab Economic Development Fund (KFAER) - $30 million, the Saudi Development Fund (SFD) - $50 million, and the Turkish State Bank Ziraat - $200 million, Sputnik reported.
The preferential mortgage for buying apartments in affordable high-rise buildings, as well as standard houses, is given to young families, residents of dilapidated apartment buildings and a number of other categories of citizens in need of better housing conditions.
The funds are provided with a three-year grace period and interest rate of 7 percent per annum for the first 5 years and a refinancing rate for the Central Bank for the subsequent period.
For the construction and reconstruction of affordable apartment buildings in cities, loans are issued for a period of 20 years, for the construction of residential buildings for renewed standard projects in rural areas - for 15 years.
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DOHA: Brazilian football icon Neymar has hinted that he may not play for his country after losing to Croatia in the World Cup Qatar 2022.
'Honestly, I do not know. I think talking now is bad because of the heat of the moment. Maybe I'm not thinking straight,' Neymar told reporters.
'To say that this is the end would be rushing myself, but I don't guarantee anything either. Let's see what happens going forward.
'I want to take this time to think about it, think about what I want for myself. I will not close the door to playing with Brazil, nor do I say 100 percent that I'll come back,' he added.
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Paris: Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympics are asking ticket buyers to donate two euros per purchase to help people who cannot afford it to attend the next Summer Games.
'It's the same principle as the 'pending coffee',' said French entrepreneur and Paris 2024 board member Alexandre Mars.
This idea comes from Naples, Italy, where a customer pays for a coffee in advance as an anonymous act of solidarity - effectively buying two cups but receiving only one.
'It has never been done before on such a big scale,' Mars told reporters on Wednesday.
Every donation, which is optional, will go to the Secours Populaire, a non-profit association fighting against poverty and exclusion in France and throughout the world and be converted into tickets for the Olympics and Paralympics.
Sales of some 10 million tickets for the Paris Games will start from Feb. 15, with cheapest costing 24 euros ($26.14).
'For the Barcelona and Albertville Games, we brought kids, as well as to Beijing (in 2008) and London (2012). We were ready for Tokyo, too. So we had to do the same for Paris,' Secours Populaire general director Thierry Robert said.
The 2024 Olympics will be held from July 26-August 11 and the Paralymics from August 28-September 8.
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(MENAFN) In a bold act of protest, climate activists from the group 'Riposte Alimentaire' (Food Response) targeted a Claude Monet masterpiece, 'Springtime' (aka 'The Reader'), at the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon. The activists threw soup at the 1872 painting, which depicts a young woman reading a book in a field. Despite the protective glass covering the artwork, the incident has sparked outrage and discussions about the intersection of art, climate activism, and the tactics used to raise awareness.
This marks the second such incident by the group, as they recently threw pumpkin soup at Leonardo's Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris. The activists are part of a movement advocating for urgent action on climate change and sustainable agriculture.
The soup attack unfolded with activists chanting, "This spring will be the last one that we'll have if we don't react!" Both individuals involved were apprehended by the police, according to French media reports. Lyon Mayor Gregory Doucet condemned the act of attacking the painting but acknowledged the legitimacy of the activists' concerns.
The clash between art and activism raises questions about the appropriateness of using cultural heritage as a canvas for environmental protests. The incident highlights the challenges faced by institutions in balancing the right to protest with the responsibility to protect irreplaceable artworks. As climate activists seek unconventional methods to draw attention to urgent issues, the consequences and public discourse surrounding such actions become crucial elements in the ongoing debate on the intersection of art, activism, and climate change.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) dismantled, on Wednesday morning in Tangier, a terror cell made up of six extremist supporters of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). According to a statement by the Ministry of Interior, the six suspects arrested by Morocco's Counter-Terror Bureau, are aged between 22 and 42. The cell was led by a former detainee who had previously been arrested for terrorism-related cases, added the statement. The suspects are also suspected of assault and violence against citizens in Tangier with the help of sticks. The initial investigation conducted by BCIJ shows that the cell had close ties with another cell dismantled on February 1 in Tangier and Meknes. The terror group was planning to conduct attacks with the aim of undermining the security and stability of the country. BCIJ members were able to seize weapons, sticks, military trousers and electronic devices. The six members of this terror- cell will be brought to justice at the end of the investigation conducted under the supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office. The arrest of the new cell came less than a week after the BCIJ members arrested three dangerous supporters of the Islamic State terrorist organization (ISIS), including a member of the Polisario Front. The three suspects were operating in the cities of Laayoune, Salé and Marrakech and have pledged allegiance to ISIS' caliph, said the ministry. Investigations revealed that the suspects, aged between 24 and 30, were involved in inciting murder in accordance the bloody approach of this terrorist organization, and were trying to acquire expertise in the field of manufacturing explosive devices, said the"
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Rafa Nadal said he still does not know when he will play tennis again as he works to complete his recovery from a recurring foot injury that cut short his 2021 season.
The 20-times major winner, who struggled with back issues at the start of this year before pulling out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics, last played in August at the Citi Open in Washington.
He announced ahead of the U.S. Open that the injury to his left foot would rule him out for the rest of the year.
"I want to recover from this injury in good condition," the 35-year-old Spaniard, currently ranked sixth, said on Wednesday on Mallorca, his home island.
"I don't know when I will play again, I work a lot every day, I follow a specific plan with a marked roadmap...
"There are always things that I can't control one hundred per cent, but inside my head I'm clear on what my objectives are and I trust that things will follow a positive course."
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has instructed Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk to address a petition to revoke the mandates of all people's deputies with the banned Opposition Platform - For Life party.
The response to the petition was published on the president's website , Ukrinform reports.
'Taking this into account, I turned to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, R. Stefanchuk, with a request to process the proposals set out in the electronic petition and to inform me of the results,' the president wrote.
He also noted that the regulations of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine stipulate that the conciliation council of parliamentary factions (deputy groups) considers and adopts proposals, including those on the schedule of plenary meetings and weekly agenda. It passes the relevant decisions by voting. Read also: civil servants unfit for military service also banned from crossing out of ukraine - border guards
The author of the petition asks Volodymyr Zelensky to address the Rada with a proposal to consider draft laws on depriving of parliamentary mandates all MPs that are part of the banned OPZZh faction. The petition was filed on January 9.
A total of 37,159 citizens have signed it.
As reported by Ukrinform, on December 1, 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, with a request to consider a petition to revoke the mandates of people's deputies with the OPZZh. That petition was filed by MP Oleksiy Honcharenko.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine endorsed a draft agreement with the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on mutual abolition of visa requirements.
The relevant decision was made at the Cabinet's meeting on December 23, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
According to the explanatory note, the draft agreement provisions stipulate the introduction of visa-free entry and stay of citizens of Ukraine and Seychelles in the other country for up to 90 days within 180 days.
The conclusion of the agreement and the implementation of its provisions will allow establishing a mutual and permanent visa-free travel regime for any purpose of entry and a maximum length of stay.
The document aims to implement the internal procedures required for the conclusion of the agreement.
As of December 2021, Ukrainians can enter 160 countries under a simplified procedure; visa-free regime is established with 108 countries and territories.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Lending by UAE banks increased month on month in November 2017, reflecting increased economic activity in the country.
According to the UAE Central Bank's figures, gross credit increased 0.7 per cent, rising from Dh1.584 trillion at the end of October 2017 to Dh1.594 trillion at the end of November 2017.
The apex bank's Q3 2017 data showed that gross credit reached Dh1.58 trillion as against Dh1.545 trillion during the same quarter last year, an increase of 2.3 per cent.
During November 2017, total bank deposits also increased by Dh32 billion, mainly due to a Dh25.8 billion increase in resident deposits and Dh6.2 billion increase in non-resident deposits.
The UAE's money supply decreased 0.3 per cent month on month in November 2017 from Dh492 billion at the end of October 2017 to Dh490.3 billion at the end of last month.
According to the UAE Central Bank's figures, M1 money supply - which includes currency in circulation - declined due to a reduction of Dh4.1 billion in monetary deposits.
The money supply aggregate M2 increased by 0.4 per cent, from Dh1,244.1 billion at the end of October 2017 to Dh1,248.8 billion at the end of November 2017. The rise was brought about by Dh6.4 billion increase in quasi-monetary deposits.
The money supply aggregate M3 also increased by 1.8 per cent, from Dh1,467.3 billion to Dh1,494.3 billion. The M3, according to the Central Bank, increased due to an increased M2 and Dh22.3 billion increase in government deposits, overshadowing the reduction in M1.
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Euro hit a 20-year low against the US dollar since 2002 as data pointed to a growing recession risk in the eurozone on Tuesday, as reported by AFP. The euro also dived as investors eyed aggressive interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve in its fight against inflation. Notably, it is in contrast with the European Central Bank which plans more modest increases.
Economic growth in the eurozone floundered in June, a key survey showed Tuesday, hit by soaring inflation. S&P Global's closely-watched monthly purchasing managers' index (PMI), which measures corporate confidence, fell to 52.0 in June from 54.8 in May.
Why the value of the Euro is falling?
“Growing fears of a recession are hammering the euro lower. Whilst the dollar is soaring on bets that the Fed will keep hiking rates aggressively to tame inflation .” City Index analyst Fiona Cincotta told AFP.
“Today's PMI data from Europe have highlighted the risk of slowing growth at the end of the second quarter. It can raise the prospect of a contraction in activity in the coming months,” he added. By contrast, most Asian stock markets closed higher on growing speculation that US President Joe Biden is about to roll back some of the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods.
The mood on trading floors has nevertheless become increasingly gloomy in recent months. Moreover, observers warn that sharp interest rate hikes aimed at curbing price rises could cause a contraction. It can compound the uncertainty caused by Russia's war in Ukraine. Oil prices were mixed as traders assessed the market with demand outstripping supplies. Investors were keeping tabs also on fresh COVID-19 outbreaks in China that have triggered City lockdowns.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, July 27 (Petra) -- Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Abdel Moneim Odat, on Tuesday held separate meetings with Ambassadors of Oman, Hilal bin Marhoon bin Salem Al-Maamari, and Kazakhstan, Aidarabek Tumatov, to discuss ways to strengthen joint parliamentary relations and develop cooperation in all fields.
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For his part, the Omani ambassador commended the two countries' historical and solid relations, which are rooting day after day in to serve the two brotherly countries and peoples.
He said that positions of the two countries under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and his brother, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said always go towards supporting the interests of our Arab and Islamic nations, pointing out to the level of coordination and permanent consultation between the two leaderships.
In a separate meeting with the Kazakh ambassador, Odat underlined the importance of strengthening parliamentary relations between the two countries and ways to advance them, and enhancing aspects of cooperation in the fields of economy, education and tourism, and the search for joint investment horizons.
"Jordan, under the leadership of King Abdullah, always believes in peace and dialogue as a way out of various crises," Odat emphasized, highlighting the Kingdom's efforts to serve and host refugees.
For his part, the Kazakh ambassador affirmed his country's high appreciation for the Jordanian role led by King Abdullah in bringing about stability and security in the region, looking forward to bolstering prospects for cooperation with the Kingdom in all fields in a manner that achieves the interests of the two friendly peoples.
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UK now No. 2 destination served by Abu Dhabi Int'l
Abu Dhabi Airports has revealed that passenger traffic to the UK has grown by 34.2 per cent over the last year attributing much of this increase to the state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft operated by Etihad Airways. Overall passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport meanwhile increased by 15.8 per cent in November with a total of 1781529 people travelling through the hub last month compared to 1537952 in the same period in 2014. Eng Ahmad Al Haddabi chief operations officer at Abu Dhabi Airports said: "As the gateway to the capital Abu Dhabi International Airport is home to our national carrier Etihad Airways. Over the past year the number of seats available on flights between Abu Dhabi and the UK has increased by 53.1 per cent." "Many of these are on Etihad's A380 services to London Heathrow and the airline's new route to Edinburgh providing the capacity necessary to handle the increasing number of travelers coming to Abu Dhabi to experience the wonderful holiday destinations the emirate has to offer" Eng Al Haddabi added. "We will continue to work hand-in-hand with Etihad and our other airline partners and airport stakeholders to deliver a world class passenger experience for all the travelers using Abu Dhabi International Airport each month." There were 14028 aircraft movements in November 2015 representing a 3.9 per cent increase on the 13501 movements that took place in November 2014. Last month London Bangkok Doha Delhi and Bombay were the top five routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. In October this year Abu Dhabi International Airport registered a 13.6 per cent increase in passenger traffic with 1920011 passengers using its terminals and aircraft movements increased by 6.3 per cent to 14569 movements compared to the same period last year. -
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(MENAFN) According to Reuters, China's shipyards received about $10 billion in contracts for the building of LNG carriers this year, citing information from maritime data source Clarksons Research.
In accordance with the article, Chinese LNG tanker contracts have quadrupled this year, with 45 orders as of late November, for a total of 66 vessels. This increases China's share of worldwide LNG carrier-building contracts to 30%, up from 9% last year. The bookings are projected to be worth $9.8 billion, or almost one-fifth of the overall LNG ship order value for this year.
Based on the research, this year has seen record high demand for new LNG tankers, with a global total of 163 orders worth roughly $60 billion. The increase in demand comes as EU nations seek to replace their Russian pipeline gas imports, which have been decreasing owing to sanctions and efforts to transition away from Russian energy.
Analysts attribute the rise in Chinese commissions on South Korea's incapacity to accept fresh orders.
Li Yao, founder of consultancy SIA Energy, informed the outlet, “As more Chinese gas traders engage local shipyards, they will be forced to climb the learning curve and eventually grow the whole industry.”
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Snap Inc. is introducing tools for parents or trusted adults to better supervise teen behavior on its popular disappearing photo and video app, Snapchat.
The new tool, called Family Center, lets parents or designated adults over the age of 25 to view their teen's friends, see who they've messaged in the past week and anonymously report abusive accounts. Guardians can't see snaps, chats or time spent by the teen on Snapchat.
Parents can send teens an invite to Family Center, which they can either accept or reject. The tools will be available Tuesday in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and will roll out to all other markets by the fall, a spokesperson said.
Snap has been working on the tools for more than a year, taking input from researchers and online safety experts, as well as running focus groups with teens and parents, the company said. Ultimately, the design is meant to mimic the oversight a parent or caregiver may have in real life: Knowing who a teen is spending time with so they can intervene when necessary, without being privy to the content of conversations.
Snap makes Snapchat, an app popular with young people for sending private messages and posting ephemeral updates. The company has said it reaches more than three-quarters of 13- to 34-year-olds in 20 countries.
Social media platforms have come under scrutiny from regulators and the public about apps' impact on young people. Meta Platforms Inc.'s Instagram added similar tools and the ability to track how much time teens spend on the app after a whistle-blower testified last year that the company had prioritized profit over the well-being of users, especially teens.
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By Government Press Office | BELIZE
BELMOPAN, Belize – The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise (MAFSE), in collaboration with the Taiwan ICDF Breeding Sheep and Goat Production
and Guidance System Enhancement Project (Sheep Project Phase II), held a Sheep Management and Lamb Culinary workshop at Paraiso Village in the
Corozal District Wednesday.
Twenty-five Sheep and Goat farmers, butchers and restaurateurs from the Corozal District participated in the workshop. Andrew Mejia and Frank Padron, agriculture officers, presented on topics including a sheep traceability system and lamb culinary skills.
Eason Huang, Taiwan ICDF project specialist; Ken Wu and Jimmy Hsu, assistant technicians; and Istvan Metzger, the project's field manager, presented on topics including: i) animal nutrition, ii) animal health, iii) animal selection, and iv) silage preparation.
Belize and Taiwan ICDF Sheep Management and Lamb culinary workshop
During the afternoon session, the instructors demonstrated practical skills of sheep management including i) Famacha system demonstration, ii) sheep selection exercise, and iii) body condition score practice. The workshop is another commitment of the Sheep Project Phase II to help local farmers in Belize.
The governments of Belize and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are committed to working together to support Belizean farmers and strengthen the sheep and goat industry. The theoretical and practical training and educational outreach will further help to advance the welfare of Belizeans.
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(MENAFN- ProactiveInvestors - N.America) Tethys Petroleum (LON:TPL TSE:TPL) has announced the signing of a legally binding financing deal with Kazakh investor Olisol.
Following on from a non-binding agreement last week the Kazakhstan focussed oil and gas junior confirmed today that Olisol would provide it with a $15mln convertible debt facility.
First there will be a conversion of most (all but $1mln) of the existing debt under an interim financing into Tethys shares.
Olisol commits to working with a bank in Kazakhstan to secure a $10mln loan for the Tethys Aral Gas subsidiary within 60 days.
The Kazak investor agrees to recapitalise Tethys via a placing of new shares and in the meantime as the equity raise is being worked on it has committed to providing Tethys with working capital to ensure it can continue operations.
Pricing for the share placing has yet to be agreed though it is envisaged that a total of 181.2mln new shares will be issued.
It is expected that Oilsol will subsequently own about 42% of Tethys Petroleum.
Once the funding deal completes key members of the current Tethys Petroleum board - including executive chairman John Bell - will step down from current positions.
Bell in a statement highlighted that Tethys would now have 'a strong in-country strategic partner' to help in its objective to supply the growing energy demand in China.
'Upon completion of the transactions under the facility amendment agreement David Henderson David Roberts Jim Rawls and myself will all step down from the board' Bell said.
'During our tenure we have reduced G&A from US$19.5mln in 2014 to US$9.5mln in 2015 and to a target of $6mln on an annualised basis.
'We have closed seven offices achieved certain vital exploration & production licence extensions as well as overseen an increase in production.
'We leave the Board having steered Tethys into a company focused on capital efficiency and cost discipline well placed to become a strong platform for future growth."
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The German government has sent a new security assistance package to Ukraine.
The updated list of the provided equipment was published on the website of the German government.
In addition to the previously announced aid, Ukraine received:
14 tracked all-terrain vehicles Bandvagn 206 (BV206) bridge-laying tank BEAVER mine clearing tanks WISENT 1 21 border protection vehicles 239 Crypto Phones 11 truck tractor trains HX81 20,000 safety glasses 1 spare part package for VECTOR drones 1,202 Infusion kits ammunition for LEOPARD 1 99 SatCom terminals Nearly 33,000 rounds ammunition 40mm
The government notes that funding for the security capacity building initiative amounts to EUR 5.4 billion for 2023 (after EUR 2 billion for 2022) and additional authorisations to enter commitments in the following years amounting to EUR 10.5 billion.
“These funds are to be used primarily for military assistance to Ukraine. At the same time, they will be used for re-filling Federal Armed Forces stocks for items delivered to Ukraine as well as for Germany's contributions to the European Peace Facility (EPF), from which costs incurred from providing military assistance to Ukraine can be re-imbursed to EU member states,” reads the statement.
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Morocco Begins Importing Onions to Combat Chronically High Prices
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) The Moroccan government has started importing a 'large' amount of onions from outside the country in order to combat the rising price of the staple vegetable according to a report by Medias24.
The normal price of onions in Morocco stands around one to two dirhams per kilogram however due to hindered domestic agricultural output this year caused by delayed – almost absent – rainfall its price has increased to 14 dirhams for just one kilogram over the past few months. During a round of oral questioning with the House of Representatives minister Mohammad Al-Wafa said the importation of onions had begun but did not specify the size of the new orders or where the onions will come from. The minister added that food products in Morocco are divided into two categories: the first category of consumables has its prices determined by price ceilings and floors set by the government while the second category allows for markets to compete to set the appropriate price for the product. Al-Wafa also said the government has plans to begin importing lentils and garbanzo beans in order to meet demand as it increases before and during the Ramadan season (June-July 2016). Over the past week green onions are the only form of the vegetable that has seen a decrease in price while red and white onions continue to be expensive. The Meknes-Tafilalet region accounts for 12 percent of the country's onion production and is known as the nation's principal site for the cultivation of onions. In total approximately 22 hectares of land in the area grows the essential vegetable.
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Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad informed about current situation of COVID-19 in the state. He said that 22,439 fresh COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state in last 24 hours. The total number of active cases in the state stands at 1,29,848. Prasad informed that 4,222 people have been discharge from the hospitals after recovering from the virus. Total discharge from the hospitals have increased to 6,27,32. 9,480 deaths have been reported in the state due to COVID-19.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Enduring their fifth World Cup semifinal defeat is disheartening, yet South Africa takes pride in their overall performance in this edition of the tournament, according to veteran batsman David Miller. Despite falling short in the semifinal against Australia, Miller's century, coupled with a disciplined bowling display, kept the Proteas in contention during a nervy three-wicket encounter on Thursday.
Expressing frustration, Miller acknowledged the team's desire to reach the final and compete for the trophy. He highlighted the positive contributions of emerging talents like pace bowling all-rounder Gerald Coetzee and left-arm quick Marco Jansen, emphasizing the team's focus on creating lasting memories and enjoying the journey.
While acknowledging the disappointment of the semifinal loss, Miller expressed confidence in the team's character and their eventual success in winning a World Cup. Reflecting on previous instances of World Cup disappointments, Miller noted the team's consistent performances in this edition and recognised the individual standouts.
Comparing the mood to the 2015 semifinal in Auckland, Miller mentioned that, despite the frustration of the current loss, there were fewer tears this time. Regarding retirement considerations, the 34-year-old stated that he would assess his body's condition year by year, keeping the next World Cup in perspective.
Addressing skipper Temba Bavuma's challenging tournament and fitness concerns, Miller supported Bavuma's leadership, emphasizing his positive impact on ODI cricket. Despite Bavuma's limited runs in the tournament, Miller praised him for elevating the team's performance and leadership qualities over the last year-and-a-half.
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A group of 100 volunteers recovered half a metric ton (500 kilos) from the seabed of 12 beaches and National Parks of Limón, Guanacaste and Puntarenas in an environmental effort developed by The Clean Wave Foundation .
According to Andrés Bermúdez, President of The Clean Wave, the cleanup was carried out in Puerto Viejo (Limón), Isla del Caño and Bahía Drake (both in Osa), Golfito and Quepos (both in Puntarenas), Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Garza Beach, Catalina Islands, Cuajiniquil, Baulas Marine Park and Tamarindo Beach (these last seven places in Guanacaste). International initiative
The President of the Foundation highlighted that the international underwater clean-up included more than 15 diving points along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, where waste was collected and polluted marine ecosystems .“The same initiative was also carried out in Colombia and Panama where talks were given on the importance of protecting the environment and our marine ecosystems.
It is important how the divers evidenced that everything that happened within the seas and reported the amount of life that these ecosystems hide and their importance, but also the affectation that they are having as a result of human activity”said Jason Mendez, Project Coordinator of The Clean Wave Foundation.
The details of the projects carried out by the organization can be found at:
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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orca Energy Group Inc. (“ Orca ” or the“ Company ”) (TSX-V: ORC.A, ORC.B) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 (Cdn) per Class A Common Voting Share (' Class A Shares ') of the Company and $0.10 (Cdn) per Class B Subordinate Voting Share (' Class B Shares ') of the Company. The dividend will be payable on January 13, 2023 to holders of Class A Shares and Class B Shares of record on December 31, 2022.
About Orca Energy Group Inc.
Orca is an international public company engaged in natural gas exploration, development and supply in Tanzania through its subsidiary PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited. Orca trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbols ORC.A and ORC.B.
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Published: Mon 4 Jul 2022, 7:03 PM
Nuts Arabia, a fruit and nut gifting company, has introduced over twenty different varieties of gift boxes this year for the festive season.
The boxes are available on the online platform NutsArabia.com and come with free delivery all over the country. The company has also announced the release of the 'Native Pack', a bundle pack designed for the expat community in the UAE to send to their families in their home countries.
For local residents, the 'Ramadan Bundle Pack' offers bulk items that can be ordered online.
Dates from Saudi Arabia are available in both loose as well as gift boxes including the popular varieties Ajwa, Khudri, Majdool, Mabroom, Safawi, and Sagayi.
Nuts Arabia gift boxes are made of premium quality packaging and are in line with HACCP Certification standards.
“The unique personalized corporate gift box with high quality premium nuts and dried fruits is one of our best sellers, especially for corporates who want to celebrate events with employees and for consumers who are looking for gifting healthy snacks for those they love and care about.” says, Nazeer Aval, CEO & Co-founder of NutsArabia.com.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the United States and President Joe Biden for a new package of security assistance for Ukraine.
He said this on his account, Ukrinform reports.
'Today the U.S Department of Defense announced a new $1.1 billion security support package for Ukraine. We'll get 18 more HIMARS, other critical equipment that'll bring Ukraine's victory closer. A very timely decision showing that Russian blackmail does not work. Gratitude to President Biden & all our U.S. friends!' Zelensky wrote. Read also:
Zelensky also thanked the United States and President Joe Biden for the new defense aid package in his new video address.
'And today I want to thank the United States of America and President Biden personally for the new package of defense support for our country in the amount of more than $1 billion. This is really important,' he said.
On Wednesday, September 28, the White House announced the allocation of $1.1 billion as a new security assistance package for Ukraine.
Photo: President's Office
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TSX Sprints in Light Trading
BlackBerry, Suncor in Focus
Canada's main stock index opened higher on Thursday, aided by gains in technology and energy shares, although trading volumes are likely to be low because of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
The S&P/TSX Composite jumped 70.79 points at the outset, to 21,619.22.
The Canadian dollar retreated 0.12 cents at 78.97 cents U.S.
In the tech field, BlackBerry moved ahead six cents to $12.98, while Hut 8 Mining sprang up 60 cents, or 3.8%, to $$16.43.
In the oil patch, Suncor Energy took on 37 cents, or 1.1%, to $34.11, and Arc Resources acquired eight cents to $12.12.
The United States has decided to almost double the duties on Canadian softwood lumber from most producers to 17.9%, Trade Minister Mary Ng said on Wednesday, adding that Canada is 'extremely disappointed.'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday he is 'extremely concerned' by increases in the cost of living caused by high inflation, adding that Liberal government policies should help address the issue.
On the economic calendar, Statistics Canada reported payroll employment, as measured by the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours, rose by 91,100 (or 0.5%) in September.
The TSX Venture Exchange gained 1.61 points to 972.06.
All 12 TSX subgroups were in the green, with information technology leaping 0.8%, while energy and consumer discretionary stocks each gained 0.5%.
U.S. markets will be closed Thursday on Thanksgiving Day. The stock market closes early at 1 p.m. ET on Friday.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Durban (South Africa), May 27 (IANS) Fan Zhendong and Wang Chuqin helped China reclaim the men's doubles title after overcoming the South Korean pair Jang Woo-jin and Lim Jong-hoon in straight games at the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) Finals here on Saturday.
Facing last edition's runners-up, who had fallen to Sweden's Mattias Falck and Kristian Karlsson two years ago in Houston, the Chinese pair emerged victorious 13-11, 11-6, 11-5 in the title showdown.
Lee Sang-su and Cho Dae-Seong of South Korea and the German duo of Dimitrij Ovtcharov and Patrick Franziska shared the bronze medal.
On Friday, Wang Chuqin partnered with Sun Yingsha as they retained their mixed doubles title.
In a repeat of the tournament's final in Houston two years ago, the top-ranked Chinese pair overwhelmed world No.2 Tomokazu Harimoto and Hina Hayata of Japan 11-6, 11-2 and 11-7.
It was also China's third straight mixed doubles title in the table tennis worlds since Xu Xin and Liu Shiwen won in Budapest in 2019.
Wang and Sun broke open a 6-6 tie early with five points in a row to move one game ahead.
The Chinese duo showed no signs of slowing down in the second game on their way to a lopsided victory.
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Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network has been awarded the ISO 27701 certification for data management and privacy protection by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
This accomplishment comes after a comprehensive review of the Network's data protection management systems and practices.
Imran Chowdhury, Data Protection Manager at Al Jazeera Media Network, expressed his gratification with the certification:“Al Jazeera's attainment of the ISO 27701 for Information Privacy is a result of years of work within Al Jazeera to comply with the EU GDPR and Qatar PDPPL. In December of last year, BSI started its comprehensive review of our data protection management systems and ensured our adherence to the highest internationally recognised standards in this field.”
Jamal Dalli, Manager of Business Development at the BSI, presented the certificate and stated,“Al Jazeera is the media institution first certified by BSI with the ISO 27701 certification in the field of data protection in the MEA region, also the first institution in Qatar to obtain this certification.”
Dalli commended the performance of Al Jazeera's Data Protection Team, emphasising their unwavering commitment to upholding relevant standards and measures for data protection across digital platforms and other services.
The ceremony took place at Al Jazeera Media Network's headquarters and was attended by Dr. Mostefa Souag, Acting Director-General; Khaled Ali Johar, Executive Director of Human Resources; and other senior management members at Al Jazeera. It is worth noting that Al Jazeera Media Network also received the ISO 27001 certification for data security from the BSI in February 2022.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Tourism's second Shop Qatar raffle draw took place at Place Vendôme Mall, where nine lucky winners walked away with cash prizes starting from QR10,000 and one lucky winner took home a BMW X5.
During Shop Qatar 2023, participants are eligible to enter a draw for mega prizes worth over QR2m for every QR200 they spend.
The final draw will take place on March 18, at Doha Festival City, at 8pm. The grand prize is a studio apartment in The Pearl-Qatar.
The ten lucky winners of the second raffle draw are: Alanoud Talib Sjafifa (Qatar), Ekran Gunasan (France), Fadel Hachem (Lebanon), Mohd Khalifa M Almohannadi (Qatar), Noura Al Guteal (Saudi Arabia), Rom Nath Sapkota (Nepal) - all each received QR10,000 prize. While Alessandro Mengoni (Italy), Mouloud Askarne (Morocco), and Raghabendra Woody (India) each received QR20,000, and Areej Bassam (Jordan) took home a BMX X5 car.
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Kuwait- Coalition congratulates SDF on clearance of Great Mosque of Raqqah
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (KUNA) -- The U.S.-led Coalition congratulated Monday the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the "successful clearance" of the Great Mosque of Raqqah. The Coalition said in a statement that "seizure of the Old City of Raqqah and especially the Great Mosque is a milestone in the ongoing battle to defeat (IS) in Raqqah and all of Syria." "The liberation of this historic landmark is a testimony to the dedication and courage of the SDF as they fight to defeat (IS) in Raqqah," said Coalition Spokesman Ryan Dillon. He added that "the SDF have made consistent incremental gains in the urban terrain of the city, fighting block by block, and applying increasing pressure on (IS) each day while evacuating civilians along the way." The Great Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city and has been under the so-called Islamic State (IS) control since 2014.
The statement indicated that the Coalition contributes to the defeat of (IS) by providing the SDF with equipment, training, intelligence, precision fire support and military advice to leaders. "The Coalition continues to work by, with, and through the SDF as they fight to defeat (IS) in Raqqah and throughout Syria," it stressed. (end) si.rk
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NEW YORK - Former Weber Shandwick CFO Frank Okunak has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for embezzling $16 million from the agency over nearly a decade.
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York this week also sentenced Okunak to three years of supervised released and ordered him to pay roughly $26 million - $16 in restitution and a $10.8 million forfeiture.
Okunak, who also served as Weber Shandwick's COO, pled guilty in July to one count of wire fraud and one count of falsification of the books and records of a public corporation, Weber Shandwick parent Interpublic Group.
“Frank Okunak conducted a nearly decade-long conspiracy to embezzle millions of dollars from his employer and the public shareholders of his employer.
Today's sentence should serve as a warning to executives that if they use their company's money as if it were their own, they will face lengthy prison time,” said US Attorney Damian Williams in announcing the sentencing.
According to the court, Okunak from 2011 through 2020
stole the money through false accounting and record keeping to fund his personal lifestyle and business ventures. Okunak used the money to cover start-up costs of his own business, luxury boxes at sporting events and donations to his alma mater. He hid the expenditures by
preparing or having others prepare invoices and other documentation indicating the funds were used for legitimate purposes, the court said.
okunak's 2020 departure from weber shandwick came after a 25-year run with the firm that included global financial and operations oversight. At the time of his exit, Okunak's had spent more than seven years as chief operating officer, prior to which he served as CFO.
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Score! River Falls does on standardized tests
According to the latest WKCE scores, River Falls students score above the state average in every subject and sub-category.
That’s reassuring. It’s also somewhat expected since test results include the state’s large urban districts where scores generally trend lower.
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(MENAFN- pr newswire) grand rapids, mich., june 28, 2023 /prnewswire/ --
it's never too early to start planning for college and four national heritage academies (nha) scholars got a surprise jump-start by earning a $5,000 collegeboundtm scholarship.
these four rising scholars received the award through the nha collegeboundtm scholarship program. this year's winners are:
- ginger florida, chandler woods charter academy (belmont, mich.)
- selena nguyen, vanguard charter academy (wyoming, mich.)
- benjamin rodriguez, keystone academy (belleville, mich.)
- sayan shah, plymouth scholars charter academy (plymouth, mich.)
courage and perseverance were commonalities among the essays of the four winners. these scholars shared stories of overcoming adversity and personal challenges on their way to flourishing in school. these are two nouns of nine moral focus virtues that make up the character-based approach to learning for scholars at nha partner schools.
"i am thrilled to congratulate this year's class of collegebound scholarship winners," nha president and ceo brian britton said. "i'm inspired hearing these scholars' stories of perseverance and courage. seeing our educators encourage these tremendous young minds is what we strive to achieve each and every day through our mission to transform lives."
the collegeboundtm scholarship program is managed by an independent program administrator. scholarship considerations include academic performance, community involvement, and a written essay. through the application process, scholars can share about the experiences that have shaped them and the people who have influenced their lives – from community service to the real-world application of moral focus virtues to defining moments in the decision to pursue a stem-based education.
funding for the scholarship is provided through nha employee contributions, people who believe in nha's mission to help every child achieve their dreams.
about national heritage academies:
national heritage academies (nha) is a network of 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. for more information, visit nhaschools .
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