(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia has already started the next stage of energy terror against Ukraine, but we are ready.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal stated this at the Regional Economic Forum in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"The key focus in the energy sector is protection. We understand that the energy terror stage for this heating season has already begun. We can see it in the destruction of the infrastructure for production, pumping, and storage of fuel. We see it in the first attacks on regional energy organizations that took place over the past two weeks. We understand that this will continue," Shmyhal said. Read also: Russia conducting reconnaissance of Ukraine's energy facilities - GUR
According to him, air defense and other assets built around important facilities will yield results.
The Prime Minister added that the government and responsible agencies are currently working with Ukrenergo to restore the damaged power grid, while separate work is being done with the military. "I cannot talk about the details here, but we are much more prepared and stronger than we were last year. I am sure we will get through this difficult winter together. It will be difficult, and there is no doubt that this heating season, this winter, will be no easier than the last one. It will definitely be difficult, and we are better prepared for it because we know what the enemy is preparing for, what threats and challenges we all face. We are working on it," Shmyhal emphasized. Read also: Russian attacks cause damage to energy , civil infrastructure in Rivne
As Ukrinform reported, Denys Shmyhal has repeatedly stated that the work on the installation of protection is being carried out seriously and systematically, and that a multi-level protection for energy facilities is being formed.
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July Fourth celebration is a go
This year’s July Fourth celebration in Cloquet promises to be less stressful for organizers for a number of reasons:
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 8. Latvia sees
potential for fruitful cooperation with Azerbaijan in renewable
energy sector, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia told
'Ensuring investments in sustainable energy capacities, notably
wind- and solar-based generation, are perceived as a strategic
priority in cooperation with Azerbaijan. There is a huge potential
in the areas of research and development, knowledge transfer and
technological exchange, as well as solar installation development,'
the source said.
According to the ministry, Latvia shares the pan-European
ambition of reducing harmful emissions and reaching a
carbon-neutral macroeconomic output by 2050. The role of natural
gas in the Latvian domestic energy mix had been decreasing over the
last decade due to market, technological and regional factors. The
main source of renewable energy in Latvia is biomass, followed by
energy generated by hydroelectric plants.
Latvia welcomes the new gas deal signed between the European
Union and Azerbaijan on July 18, 2022, to deliver 20 billion cubic
meters of natural gas to the EU annually by 2027.
'The Government of Latvia has agreed to stop buying and using
Russian natural gas as of January 1, 2023. The decision is a
historic milestone towards the strengthening of Latvia's energy
security and independence. Finding alternative gas supplies to the
EU and diversification of energy sources to counteract the negative
effects of situation in Ukraine are the top priorities on the
agenda of the Government of Latvia,' the ministry added.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 22. A total of 1,000 km
of backbone fiber-optic cables is initially planned to be designed
and laid following the general and master plans in connection with
the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, as well as the "Program of
action for the organization of communication services in the
liberated territories", Aztelecom LLC told trend .
Aztelecom LLC, the main partner of the Online Azerbaijan
project, rapidly continues this process. In parallel, telephone and
internet services are provided to institutions and residents in the
liberated territories, including Shusha and Aghdam cities, villages
of Aghali (Zangilan district), and Talish (Tartar district), where
restoration work is underway, in accordance with the available
technical capabilities and demand.
In connection with the implementation of the I State Program of
the 'Great Return' to the liberated territories of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, approved by the decree of the President of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev on November 16, 2022 No. 3587, one of the main issues
facing the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport is the
establishment of telecommunications networks and the provision of
services, including telephone, internet, and others in the
The Online Azerbaijan project aims to improve the well-being of
the population by providing high-speed Internet access, as well as
innovative solutions to facilitate its use by people and
organizations in the most remote areas of the country. The project
is based on a public-private partnership model.
The project is being implemented by Aztelecom LLC, Baku
Telephone Communications LLC, Azeronline LTD, Smart Systems
Technology and MegaLink on the basis of a public-private
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In an awful incident, the remains of a woman were allegedly eaten by her 20 Maine Coon cats after she died.
As per reports, the woman was a cat breeder and had 20 Maine Coon cats at her residence in Russia's Bataysk.
The police recovered the body of the woman when a co-worker called the cops upon arriving at her residence. The partial remains were found inside the residence and it was surrounded by hungry cats.
After initial investigations, it was discovered that the woman died around two weeks ago and the cats became hungry. As there was nothing to eat, the cats ate the body of their deceased owner.
Maine Coon cats are known for their massive size
Maine Coon cats are known for their massive size and are native to the state of Maine in the United States.
It is a very popular purebred cat breed that presently ranks third in the world's pet cat popularity rankings.
An animal rescue expert who took the cats under her care said that their actions were“understandable”,
“The cats were left alone on their own for two weeks, there was no food, so what else to eat?” she said.“It's understandable, right? They ate what there was.”
Cats Maine Coon
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: The Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at Qatar Chamber announced the agenda of the '4th World Conference on International Arbitration' which kicks off on Tuesday March 22 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel under the patronage of H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
Held under the theme 'Impact of Arbitration on Achieving a Suitable Environment for Investment', the conference also marks the 5th anniversary of the issuance of the Qatar Arbitration Law and the issuance of QICCA's new rules for conciliation and arbitration.
The two-day conference will be inaugurated by Minister of Justice H E Masoud bin Mohamed Al Ameri in the presence of QC Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and QICCA Board Member for International Relations Dr Sheikh Thani bin Ali Al Thani, as well as a galaxy of arbitration senior experts from Qatar and other countries.
The conference includes 8 sessions that highlight many important issues, including recent trends in the rules of international arbitration centres, recent international trends in the settlement of commercial disputes and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on arbitration proceedings.
Discussions also review third-party financing for arbitration in international commercial disputes and arbitrator and arbitration litigation, in addition to enforcement of foreign arbitration awards in Qatar. The conference further sheds light on the impact of international arbitration in developing and boosting investment environment and many important issues, including most important amendments on rules of international arbitration organizations.
The event brings together a galaxy of arbitration senior experts from Qatar and other countries and about 30 prominent speakers to share their insights and expertise about arbitration and its impact on the investment environment.
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(MENAFN) In a fiery address to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Western inaction and predicted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would eventually face war crimes charges in the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israel's offensive in Gaza. Erdogan accused Netanyahu of being the "butcher of Gaza" and drew parallels with the trial of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, stating that the Israeli leader would be tried similarly for his role in the ongoing conflict.
Erdogan highlighted the devastating toll of the conflict, citing over 15,800 casualties, predominantly women and children, in Israeli air and ground attacks in Gaza. The Turkish president pointed to Netanyahu's vow to "eliminate Hamas" in response to a cross-border attack by the Palestinian militant group on October 7, which resulted in about 1,200 deaths and the seizure of 240 hostages.
While a brief truce had been in place to facilitate international aid deployment and the exchange of hostages between the two sides, Erdogan noted that Israel had resumed military actions as the accord ended on Friday. He expressed his expectation that Netanyahu would face a war crimes tribunal in The Hague for his actions in Gaza.
Erdogan criticized those who, in his view, attempted to downplay the civilian casualties by attributing them to the presence of Hamas, stating that such justifications had nothing left to offer to humanity. Furthermore, he rebuked Israel's supporters in the West, accusing them of being "blind and deaf" to the events unfolding in Gaza.
As tensions persist in the region, Erdogan's strong words underscore the deep-seated animosity between Turkey and Israel, raising concerns about the international response to the ongoing conflict and its potential ramifications for diplomatic relations in the Middle East.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq)
ALBION ENTERPRISE VCT PLC
LEI Code 213800OVSRDHRJBMO720
TRANSACTION IN OWN SHARES AND TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL
Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (the“Company”) announces that it purchased 437,347 ordinary shares at 117.63 pence per share on 3 February 2023. The shares purchased represent 0.47% of the total number of voting rights in the Company before the transaction. These shares will be held in treasury.
Following this transaction, and in conformity with the provisions of DTR 5.6, we would like to notify the market of the following:
The capital of the Company as at 3 February 2023 consisted of 107,445,949 ordinary shares with a nominal value of 1 penny each. The Company holds 13,995,563 shares in treasury.
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company is 93,450,386 which may be used by shareholders or other persons as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
3 February 2023
Albion Capital Group LLP
Tel: 020 7601 1850
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Apr 10 (Petra) –– A medical gastroenterology treatment team at the Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Military Hospital Tuesday conducted an endoscopic intragastric balloon procedure for an overweight 31-year-old woman.
The procedure, the first of its kind at the hospital in Jerash and Ajloun run by the Royal Medical Services (RMS), is a "qualitative leap forward" in medical service extended to the residents of the two governorates, which the RMS seeks to achieve through the introduction of advanced medical methods and surgical interventions to all its hospitals, doctors said. Digestive diseases consultant, Col. Dr. Yusuf Al-Ajlouni, said that the patient, who weighed 96 kg, had checked with the gastrointestinal clinic in the hospital and said she wanted to perform the operation to lose weight by 22 kg to 74.
A patient who undergoes this process can lose between 15 and 35 kg within six months, and that the balloon is removed afterwards, he added.
Ajlouni added that the balloon procedure, which has been performed at the RMS since 2011, is non-surgical and is performed using the endoscopy in the digestive tract.
The ballon's results are "excellent", and it takes 10 minutes during which the patient does not feel hungry. It all depends on gradual weight loss without any complications, such as skin sagging, anemia or deficiency of some vitamins. It is a safe way to lose weight, he explained.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, July 15 (KUNA) — A former Belgian television presenter of Algerian descent is Belgium’s new foreign minister, local media reported on Friday.
Hadja Lahbib (52) succeeds Sophie Wilmès as Minister of Foreign Affairs. She worked for 20 years as a news presenter at the French-speaking Belgian public radio station RTBF.
Lahbib has no political experience, but sees no problem, VRT reported.
“I have enough experience. I was in the field as a journalist. Maybe now is the time to turn things around in politics,” she told reporters.
She has made documentaries as an overseas journalist in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
“I was a privileged witness. Now I have been asked to make decisions and to act,” said Lahbib, born in Belgium to Algerian parents.
She was sworn in today before King Philippe of Belgium. (end)
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dubai: On sideline of the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels held in Dubai, eight founding entities announced the launch of the“Air-CRAFT” initiative - a UAE based research consortium focused on developing, producing, and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies. Members of the consortium are Emirate, ADNOC, Boeing, ENOC Group, Etihad, Honeywell, Khalifa University, Masdar. Air-CRAFT is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
Air-CRAFT, or the UAE Centre for Renewable and Advanced Fuel Technologies for Aviation, is a first-of-its-kind initiative that will bring together entities across the value chain – industrial policy makers, aviation regulators, fuel producers, academia and researchers, aircraft and powerplant manufacturers, and airline operators. While based in the UAE, the consortium will also engage with, and welcome the participation of relevant international entities as it progresses.
“The UAE has committed to reaching net zero by 2050, and this goal can only be achieved by slashing the emissions across the board. Air-CRAFT will go a long way in supporting the decarbonization of the aviation sector, helping to make it resilient and sustainable well into the future,” said Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Potential research topics at Air-CRAFT include environmental impact assessments, feedstock and process optimization, and techno-economic assessments. Air-CRAFT will also establish relevant links with other academic and research institutions in the UAE and internationally.
Meanwhile, the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has published the National SAF Roadmap which has five principles to guide the industry in accelerating the decarbonization of the sector and transform it into a regional hub for alternative aviation fuels. The five principles are:
Establishing the Ambition: 700 million liters of SAF by 2030; accelerating SAF Technology Deployment and Innovation; developing the National Regulatory Environment for SAF; building Local Capacity to Boost In-Country Value; leading International Collaboration
The Center for Renewable and Advanced Fuel Technologies for Aviation (Air-CRAFT) will pursue the industrialization of SAF production and create an ecosystem to address the five principles of the National SAF Roadmap.
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Patriarch Kirill of Moscow is an outspoken ally of the the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill, a strong supporter of Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine, spied on Switzerland for the Soviet Union in the 1970s, according to media reports.
This content was published on February 5, 2023 - 12:00 February 5, 2023 - 12:00 Swissinfo.ch/ds
патриарх кирилл шпионил за швейцарией в женеве?
French-language Le Matin Dimanche and the German-language SonntagsZeitung newspapers cited declassified archives as evidence the religious leader had worked for the KGB, the Soviet Union's main security and intelligence agency.
Kirill reportedly carried out espionage activities while living in Geneva as the official representative of the Moscow Patriarchate at the World Council of Churches (WCC).
The mission of Kirill, whose code name was 'Mikhailov', was also to influence this council, which had been infiltrated by the KGB in the 1970s and 1980s.
The Russian Orthodox Church has refused to comment on Kirill's alleged espionage activities in Geneva, according to the reports, while the WCC says it has 'no information' on the subject.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) The absence of an accurate legislation regulating freedom of religion in Kuwait becomes apparent once this right is exercised. Freedom to choose the religion you want to follow, convert to or various ways to worship are absolute rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Article 35 allows the practice of all religions, provided the public system and literature are not disturbed while exercising this right. This is why worshipers can gather in public areas to attend sermons and eulogies during holy events 'without violating the public system and literature;' while the government provides them with security to ensure they fully exercise their rights.
But when it comes to laws published as an Act of Parliament, we find nothing to regulate this right. Some people find themselves accused of crimes but there is no law which defines ways to demonstrate or expound on how to exercise one's rights and what is prohibited. Only the Criminal Law stipulates punishment in this regard, particularly articles 109 to 113; stating that a person will be imprisoned if he expresses what he thinks about other religions in a non-academic manner! This makes me ask: Do such laws protect or violate the right guaranteed by the Constitution? Can a person practice his religious rituals while there is a law that declares him an offender without regulations telling him clearly what to do and what not to do?
There is a massive gap between laws and regulations on freedom to practice one's religion. Therefore, the Parliament must act quickly to address the issue.
By Atyab Alshatti, Esq.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. The
expenditures of the revised state budget of Azerbaijan for 2023 are
projected at 3.6 million manat ($2.1 million), which is 3.2 million
manat ($1.8 million), or 9.6 percent more compared to the
previously approved figure, trend reports.
According to the updated state budget for 2023, which
is being considered at today's meeting of the Milli Majlis
(Parliament), 60.3 percent of the total expenditures, or 22 billion
manat or $12.9 billion (681.7 million manat ($400.9 million) or 3
percent less compared to the previously approved figure) will be
allocated to the current expenditures of the state budget for
The funds are also allocated for capital expenditures
- 36.5 percent of total expenditures, or 13.3 billion manat or $7.8
billion (by 3.7 billion manat ($2.1 billion) or 38.6 percent more
in comparison with the approved figure), for general expenses and
expenses related to servicing the public debt - 3.2 percent of
total expenditures, or 1.1 billion manat or $6.4 million (by 177.5
million manat ($104.4 million), or 17.7 percent more than the
The additional necessary costs generally cover the
following main areas: 2.2 billion manat ($1.2 billion) to increase
expenses in connection with the acceleration of construction,
restoration and reconstruction work carried out in Azerbaijan's
Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur districts liberated [from Armenian
occupation after second Karabakh war].
These expenses will amount to 5.2 billion manat ($3
billion); 1.1 billion manat ($6.4 million) - for further improving
Azerbaijan's defense capability and national security, including 1
billion manat ($5.8 million) - for spending on projects and special
defense activities after the increase. Expenditures on projects and
activities for special defense purposes will amount to 2.7 billion
manat ($1.5 billion) after the increase.
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Russia’s top speaker: Contract in Vienna might be inked in 7 days
(MENAFN) A final agreement on the revitalization of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran's nuclear program might be signed as early as next week if the changes go on in a “favorable” way, Russia’s top speaker in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov informed TASS in an interview televised on Sunday.
"In the event of favorable development of events the final agreement may be reached as early as next week," he added.
"However, it is possible if all countries participating in the Vienna talks agree with the version of the text provided by EU coordinators on August 8. If amendments, objections appear it is difficult to project further developments now. We have to wait for the beginning of next week," he went on.
Ulyanov further said that EU managers have made many developments to the draft that is today on the table.
"This is not an EU text, but the one developed by all participants of the talks that have been underway since last April. As coordinators the EU’s representatives may offer compromise options, which they did. Indeed, the U.S. has apparently agreed, whereas Iran has not yet defined its position on the text, which is why I will not speculate on what issues Tehran may still have," the diplomat clarified.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched a new series called 'Women and Medicine' to explore issues related to women's health and discuss matters pertinent to women healthcare professionals in the clinical, educational, research and academic settings.
The groundbreaking four-module series focuses on the roles and experiences of women in the context of clinical care, education, research and academic life, and is directed by Dr. Aicha Hind Rifai, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry, and Dr. Krystyna Golkowska, professor of English. The series is offered as an online livestream.
Dr. Thurayya Arayssi, professor of clinical medicine and vice dean for academic and curricular affairs said:
“The aim for the series was to throw light upon some of the medical issues affecting women that are often overlooked or misunderstood, either because they are symptomatically different or are understated and difficult to detect.
This can lead to illnesses being misdiagnosed, diagnosed late or not diagnosed at all, which is clearly detrimental to health. We then expanded the concept to cover a more comprehensive range of issues affecting women in the context of medicine and healthcare, aiming to enhance our understanding of these issues and improve women's experiences of medicine, including patient outcomes.”
The first of the four modules, entitled 'Clinical Module 1: Women and Mental Health,' was presented recently and examined the social determinants of women's mental health, the opportunities to engage primary care workers and communities in mental healthcare work, and evidence-based methods for handling mental health problems due to domestic abuse.
The module also demonstrated the use of simple assessment methods to be used in clinical settings to measure the mental health impact of domestic violence and reviewed a model of postnatal mental health promotion. The remaining three modules will be presented in the coming months.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) All Russian murderers, starting with President Vladimir Putin, will be held to account for everything they have done during the war in Ukraine.
This was emphasized by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who spoke alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo from the Hostomel Airfield, Ukrinform reports citing the broadcast of the event.
"All Russian murderers, starting with Putin, will definitely be held accountable for all they have done. And we will ensure justice for Ukraine. Thanks to this battle of ours, the world will definitely be convinced again that there is no one stronger than the nation which believes in itself. This is one of the most important rules and it is the rule of life in the world. Nations must believe in themselves so that no one is allowed to break life," he said. Read also: Zelensky
addresses nation from war-torn Hostomel Airfiel
Zelensky noted that he is proud of the Ukrainian people.
"Let us all be worthy of our bravest people, who at different times fought for Ukraine's freedom and sacrificed their lives so that Ukraine could live on," the president added.
It should be recalled that on February 24, 2022, the Russian army launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- Afghanistan Times) AT News
KABUL: The closure of Aqina border port has sparked fear of starvation in the four districts of Faryab province in the north as residents of the districts of Qaramqol, Qorghan, Khan Chahar Bagh and Andkhoy received foodstuff from the port that is bordering the neighboring Turkmenistan.
Taliban took control of Andkhoy district last week where the Aqina port locates. But the port is in government control. The price of foodstuff is increasing in the four districts.
Mahmoud Ebadi, a school teacher in the Qaramqol district, says that the price of foodstuff has doubled.
“Now we are not able to eat good meals because the Aqina port is closed and nothing is imported. We are in a critical condition,” said Ebadi who is the only breadwinner of a family of 12.
Aqina is one of two ports bordering Turkmenistan. The other is Torghundi in the western Herat province. Essentials such as foodstuff, oil and gas are imported from the Central Asian state.
Mohammad Rozi, a provincial council member, said that government forces are stationed 10 kilometers of Aqian port, adding that Talibann have blocked the road to the port.
“The border port is closed for one week and prices have dramatically jumped,” said Rozi.
Officials in Faryab say that the war line is nearing the Aqian port, with provincial governor Enayatullah Kamal saying that Taliban's target there is Aqian border port. But he assured that Taliban would not reach their goal to capture Aqina.
Taliban have control of 13 out of 14 districts of Faryab province and the frontline of war is at the gates of provincial capital of Maimana city.
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Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi to feature in Hindi, Punjabi album
(MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) Popular Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi has been featured in Hindi and Punjabi music albums produced by Venus Entertainment. The actress has shared still pictures of a video song shot with Arjun Sharma.
Vishnu Dev, a well known name in Bollywood is choreographing the song. The actress' brother Rudraksh has designed costumes for the song and she has released the first glamorous looks from the album.
Ragini Dwivedi has thanked Vishnu Dev for making this song and making her and Arjun Sharma look so good. "What an amazing experience shooting with @quakealltheway for this mind blowing track created and written by him. You are truly talented and I'm so glad to have been part of this journey. Can't wait to show you all the tracks. It's the next big thing, it's the heart beat of every guy and girl," she said on social media platform.
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(MENAFN- New Yorker Electronics) NORTHVALE, New Jersey, USA – New Yorker Electronics has announced it will be distributing the full line of Adam-Tech Rocker Switch offerings in medium, miniature and even subminiature sizes in round or rectangular types. These rocker switch types are offered with various termination options, circuits, functions and actuators.
Used primarily in telecommunications, medical and industrial equipment, the Adam-Tech Specialized Sealed Rocker versions are also available in IP67. Standard and LED lighted actuators are available in multiple colors, shapes, and actuator markings. Termination options consist of solder, PCB Vertical, PCB R/A, Screw Lugs and 4.80mm and 6.35mm QC and circuit options include SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT. Optional switch functions include: Functions: ON-ON, ON-OFF, OFF-(ON), ON-OFF-ON, and (ON)-OFF-ON.
Features & Benefits:
• Variety of Rocker Switch types
• Sealed waterproof IP67 versions
• Solder type, PCB and quick connect terminations
• Circuits: SPST, SPDT, DPST, and DPDT
• Functions: ON-ON, ON-OFF, OFF-(ON), ON-OFF-ON, and (ON)-OFF-ON
• Rocker shapes: round and rectangular (curved and standard V)
• Standard and custom actuator markings
• LED lighted actuators w/ color options
• Computer hardware
• Power supplies and battery chargers
• Household appliances
• Medical equipment
• Industrial equipment
Adam Tech Interconnects manufactures world-class connectors and cable assemblies, waterproof solutions, and advanced automotive solutions and all are tested for electric capabilities and pressures. As a franchise distributor for Adam Tech Interconnects, New Yorker Electronics supplies its full lines of supply pins, connectors, plugs and assemblies.
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City came from 2-0 down against Aston Villa to win 3-2 and seal their fourth Premier League trophy in the past five years.
Ilkay Gundogan's winner here at the Etihad Stadium was a little earlier in the game, but City fans were put through exactly the same trauma.
In fact, at 2-0 down and with just 14 minutes remaining, they were in a state of mourning, looking to Anfield some sort of miracle as Wolves fought to hold off Liverpool.
But Jurgen Klopp's side always the get job done, as they finally did again by winning 3-1, but it was City who produced the impossible once more.
Despite having Jack Grealish still available to him off the bench, Pep Guardiola instead turned to Gundogan for his final alteration. It will surely go down as one of the most inspired substitutions in Premier League history.
Four minutes after coming on, Gundogan turned in Kevin De Bruyne's cross to hand City a glimmer of hope before Rodri side-footed them level two minutes later.
Moments later, and with the volume at full blast and City incessant, Gundogan emerged at the far post to slide in De Bruyne's cross and send the Etihad Stadium into wild celebrations that they had not seen before – at least for 10 years anyway.
By full-time, Guardiola was in tears, and so too were many of his coaching staff and players, with the hopes of stopping a pitch invasion well and truly gone.
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Published: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 4:12 PM
Last updated: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 10:55 PM
A video of traffic accidents involving cars colliding into each other or skidding off the road was uploaded to Abu Dhabi Police's Instagram account on Friday. The footage, taken traffic cameras installed on a road in the emirate, shows cars crashing into each other, causing damage and pile-ups.
The caption explains that the video is meant to educate drivers of the dangers of being distracted while on the road. The authority warns against talking on the phone, texting, putting on make-up, or doing any other diverting activity while behind the wheel.
It also says that the violation of this rule could result in a Dh800 fine and 4 traffic points.
This video is part of Abu Dhabi Police's 'Your Comment' social media initiative, which aims to spread awareness about traffic rules and dangers of not following them on the road.
Earlier this year, similar videos about the dangers of stopping suddenly in the middle of the road and not changing worn-out tires were released under the awareness campaign.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. Saneg plans to
launch six additional modular compressor stations at the Karim and
Pirnazar gas fields in Uzbekistan, which will allow increasing gas
production up to 4 million cubic meters per day, Tulkin Yusupov,
Chief Executive Officer at Saneg, one of Uzbekistan's largest oil
and gas companies, told Trend .
" Saneg is actively implementing technologies to
increase gas production by introducing booster compressor units of
the latest generation. Thus, by the end of the first half of 2023,
installations at the Chuvama and Northern Maimanak fields were
successfully launched. According to the production volume of the
two facilities alone, compressor stations allowed for an increase
of more than 40 percent of gas production," Yusupov said.
The CEO noted that the company plans to increase production to
almost 3 billion cubic meters of gas, mainly due to the development
of the Bukhara-Khiva oil and gas region of the country.
Regarding the main strategies and measures implemented by the
company, Yusupov stressed that Saneg is actively engaged in the
modernization of wellhead, downhole equipment and product
"To improve the efficiency of wells, small-sized compressor
units were put into operation, which made it possible to increase
production and shorten the repair period of wells subject to
flooding, as well as turn an ordinary well into a high-yield one,"
Further speaking, the company representative added that in order
to intensify production, activities are being carried out in the
development of chemical compositions that allow processing wells to
effectively combat corrosion, flooding, as well as improve the
properties of the formation.
"Thus, a significant increase in production was obtained due to
the drilling of new wells at the Shimoliy Maimanok field of
Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region. The initial flow rates of wells
exceeded 300,000 cubic meters per day of stable gas flow rate when
starting the well in the collection system," the CEO explained.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan has produced 35.1 billion cubic meters of
gas from January through September 2023.
As per Uzbekistan's State Statistics Committee, the decline in
natural gas production accelerated as the recorded number reflects
an 11.43 percent or a 3.6 billion cubic meters decrease compared to
the same period last year.
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Doha: Ministry of Interior issued a press statement on an old tweet from its account which is being circulated on social media regarding the obligations of the employer towards the repatriation cost of the expatriate worker during a specific period.
The ministry stated that the tweet being shared is an old 'refers to Law No. (4) of the year 2009, which was canceled by Article No. (49) of Law No. (21) of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residence of expatriates, and Article No. (19) of which stipulated in Paragraph No. (2) regarding the obligations of the recruiter.'
It further stated that as per the existing Article No 19, the obligations of the recruiter are as follows:
- Bear the expenses of deporting the expatriate to his country in the cases stipulated in this law. If it is proven that the expatriate was working for another organisation, in violation of the provisions of this law, then that organisation shall bear the expenses of his deportation. In case the organisation is unknown, then the expatriate shall assume the cost. If he is unable to pay and has no funds inside the country, the recruiter shall assume such a cost.
- In all cases, whoever employs any expatriate who. he/she has not recruited in violation of the provisions of this law shall pay the cost of repatriation, without violating any of the different responsibilities specified in the law.
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Editorial: Region is meeting many new challenges
West central Minnesota has undergone many changes over the past two centuries and continues to evolve now in the second decade of this century.
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(MENAFN) According to the European Union's statistics office Eurostat, the value of trade between Iran and European Union (EU) member states rose by five percent in January 2023 compared to January 2022. The Eurostat data shows that Iran-EU trade was valued at USD401 million in the first month of this year, up from USD381 million in the same period of the previous year. The EU's export to Iran increased by seven percent to USD323 million in January 2023, while the union's monthly import from Iran decreased by two percent from USD80 million to USD78 million.
The Eurostat previously announced that the value of Iran's exports to the EU member states rose 15 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year. In 2022, Iran exported commodities worth €1.055 billion to the union, while in 2021, the figure was €922 million. The EU's export to Iran also increased by seven percent to €4.183 billion from €3.931 billion.
The total value of trade between Iran and the European Union reached €5.238 billion in January-December 2022, up from €3.931 billion in 2021, according to the Eurostat. Among European countries, Germany was Iran's top trading partner in 2022, accounting for about 35 percent of Iran's trade with the European Union. Germany exported €1.582 billion worth of goods to Iran while importing €278 million worth of commodities from the Islamic Republic, with the country's total trade with Iran standing at €1.860 billion.
Italy was Iran's second-largest trading partner in 2022, with the total trade between the two countries standing at €712 million. Italy exported €551 million worth of goods to Iran, while the imports stood at €161 million. The increase in the value of trade between Iran and the EU member states is a positive development for both parties, indicating a growing economic relationship and the potential for increased cooperation in the future.
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Tokyo, September 13th (IANS) Sony has announced that it will hold a special showcase event for the upcoming PlayStation 5 on September 16th.
The event will focus on some of the great games coming to launch on PS5, and the company is also expected to announce the PS5 price and confirmed release date.
According to The Verge, the company will broadcast a 40-minute “digital showcase” that will include updates from Sony first-party and third-party partners’ game studios.
The event begins at 1:00 p.m. (1:30 a.m. Indian time on September 17th).
The console game community is eagerly awaiting the Sony PlayStation 5 after Microsoft announced that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles will launch on November 1
In terms of specs, the PS5 will have a custom AMD Zen 2 CPU with eight cores and 3.5 GHz, as well as a custom GPU based on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture hardware that is 10.28 teraflops and 36 with 2, Computing units clocked at 23 GHz promises.
It will also have 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and a custom 825GB SSD.
The PS5 will also have a 4K Blu-ray drive and will continue to support discs. However, these games still need to be installed on the internal SSD.
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Join Legend Maria Friedman as she sings the songs of, and recalls her experiences with, three of the greatest composers of all time; Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand & Stephen Sondheim
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria Friedman, the brilliant legend and eight-time Olivier Award winner and nominee, is coming to the United States with her sold-out London 'Legacy' concert to the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT, on September 24 @ 7:30pm for Orchestra Lumos' educational outreach benefit gala.
Maria will be singing the music of Marvin Hamlisch, Michel Legrand and Stephen Sondheim, joined by Broadway stars Ross Lekites (Tina-The Tina Turner Musical) and Lewis Cleale (The Book of Mormon) and the spectacular Connecticut students of Westport Staples Players, Theatre 308 of Darien High School, New Canaan Theatre Students and the Stamford King School Music students directed by renowned Broadway conductor and pianist Todd Ellison.
Tickets starting at $15 can be purchased online at OrchestraLumos.org and the Palace Theatre Box Office at 203-325-4466.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Individuals from agricultural sector including farmers, farm owners, agri equipment manufacturers and traders, food processing industry, academicians, professional consultants, student and others will share a common platform for agricultural produce, process and marketing in Agri Intex 2015.
The country's prime agricultural trade fair is being organised by Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) from July 17 to 20, 2015 at Coimbatore Trade Fair Complex.
The exhibition is open to all companies and organisations with various products or services related agriculture such as agri ecology, biotechnology, fertilizer & chemical, floriculture, green houses, open truck, irrigation, livestock, organic agriculture, plasticulture, R & D, software/hardware, turnkey projects and knowledge transfer, veterinary and others.
Visitors will get opportunity to meet best farm owners, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, technocrats, policy makers from government departments, industry professional, academicians and most progressive farmers from the entire South India.
They also can attend conference and seminar conducted by eminent scientists and industry professionals on the sidelines of Agri Intex.
Agri Intex will provide them business opportunities to those looking for new business. They will get platform to launch their products and services. (KNN/ST)
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Tokyo: Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi highlighted the importance of harmonizing energy security, affordability, and sustainability in the quest for an equitable and realistic energy transition.
In remarks at the Ministerial Plenary Meeting as part of Tokyos Green Transformation Week, HE Minister Al Kaabi expressed a firm belief that "a balanced energy transition demands the incorporation of natural gas in our present and future energy," and that "Natural gas will be indispensable, especially given its reliability as a base-load source for many nations and for many years post-2050."
HE Minister Al Kaabi added, "While the pivot towards renewables is commendable, they cannot be the sole solution, particularly considering their intermittent nature. That's where natural gas, as a cleaner, cost-effective, and ready-to-use component of energy transition, becomes vital. We in the State of Qatar, recognize the gravity of climate change and consistently take actions rather than making pledges."
In concluding his remarks, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs stressed the importance of exploring cleaner solutions to combat climate change, stating, "Our duty is two-fold: advancing renewable capacity while sustaining a robust baseload capability. I urge this esteemed assembly to prioritize key factors vital for a sustainable transition: bolstering energy security, bridging the energy poverty gap that impacts billions of lives, ensuring equitable energy access, amplifying investments, and decisively moving away from coal."
The Tokyo Green Transformation Week is a series of events held in Japan focused on clean energy with an eye to achieving a balance between energy security and climate change countermeasures, while at the same time promoting economic growth.
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New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Homegrown EV startup Weber Drivetrain on Monday announced a strategic technology transfer (TT) partnership with China-based Wuxi Lingbo Electronic Technology, in which it is committed to the complete Make In India manufacturing of controller and BMS for electric two-wheeler vehicles.
Wuxi Lingbo has granted the EV startup two innovative patent technologies along with all design, architecture, layout, hardware designs and software, ushering in a new development phase in the Indian EV market.
'As there is significant pent-up customer demand for us to fulfil, the technology transfer will be valuable for the advancement and upgradation of controller and BMS for electric vehicles. We also believe that this strategic investment will further deepen our partnership with Wuxi Lingbo in advancing innovation in the electric two-wheelers segment in India,' Prashant Shete, Founder and MD, Weber Drivetrain, said in a statement.
The company said it is all geared up to market its set of products by January 2023.
'We are pleased to partner with Weber Drivetrain as this tie-up will empower Wuxi Lingbo Electronic Technology to capitalise on the right opportunity on the business front in India. Besides that, we pledge our full support to Weber Drivetrain on all fronts as they proceed to revolutionise the EV market in India' said a Wuxi Lingbo company official.
Last month, Weber Drivetrain marked its first step into the Indian EV market with the launch of its state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facility based in Chakan MIDC, Pune, said the company.
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Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actor Atul Kulkarni, who is receiving accolades for his work in the recently released streaming series 'Happy Family: Conditions Apply', has said that the series brings out the generational differences in a humorous way.
In the series, Atul plays the role of Ramesh Dholakia, a responsible son of Mansukhlal and Hemlata Dholakia, who is always looking out for everyone's best interests.
The actor said, 'I always look forward to working with the new generation of actors, writers, directors and technicians. And I just loved that part of my time on the sets of 'Happy Family'. The new generation is very empowered today. Information and freedom has given them a lot of confidence. And that's a great thing. They respect people for who they are, more than just for their age. That's why I always say that they have an equality complex.'
The series introduces the audience to a family of four generations living under one roof, and despite having different opinions, they somehow manage to stick together and share a thick support system.
He further mentioned, 'They are more vocal about the things they like and dislike. This is something which lacks in people from my time but Gen Z has that spirit where they don't give up or let others tear them down. There is so much that we can learn from the youth. 'Happy Family: Conditions Apply' brings the differences in the generations in a very fun manner.'
'Happy Family: Conditions Apply' is written by Aatish Kapadia, and also features Swati Das, Atul Kumar, Kariuki Margaret Wanjiku, Paresh Ganatra, Pranoti Pradhan, Samar Vermani and Neha Julka in pivotal roles.
The series is streaming currently on Prime Video.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 2 Mar 2024, 9:10 AM
Last updated: Sat 2 Mar 2024, 9:14 AM
After heavy rains and inclement weather last week, the National Centre of Meteorology has put out a forecast for the coming week – from March 4 to March 6.
The NCM took to X to inform residents of the upcoming weather conditions in the country.
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The authority said that the UAE will be affected by a surface low-pressure system which will be extending from the Southwest and would be "accompanied by a cold air mass from the West in the upper air with a flow of clouds".
Monday (March 4) afternoon onwards, cloud cover will increase from the west. Some of these clouds will be convective and bring rainfall of varying intensities along with thunder and lightning, on Monday and Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the amount of rain is set to decrease as the cloud cover clears a little. Temperatures will decrease in the south.
Fresh to strong winds will blow over this period of time, which will cause blowing dust and sand and reduce the horizontal visibility.
Conditions at sea will be moderate to rough especially with the convective clouds in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.
UAE weather: Light rain possible, low clouds to appear
Icy 2.4oC chills UAE: Lowest temperature recorded this winter
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A book titled "Şuşa – zirvədən uca" (Shusha-Higher than the
Peak) has been presented at Turkish Presidential Library.
Turkish state and public figures, including chief adviser to the
Turkish President Yalcin Topçu, head of the Friendship Group for
Turkish-Azerbaijani Inter-Parliamentary Relations and other guests
attended the book presentation, organized by Azerbaijan Culture
Ministry, Azernews reports.
A video showing the restoration and reconstruction works carried
out in Azerbaijan's Shusha city was screened as part of the
It was brought to the attention that the book contains facts and
photos related to the city's ancient history, cultural life,
monuments, destruction and liberation during the occupation.
Then the participants of the event got acquainted with the
Azerbaijan corner in the Turkish Presidential Library.
In order to enrich the corner, the Culture Ministry donated
books on Azerbaijan's history and culture.
Next, the guests of the event viewed the exhibition of
photographs depicting the history, monuments, occupation and
liberation of Shusha city, as well as the restoration and
construction works carried out here by the Azerbaijani state.
Considering its historical and cultural significance, 2022 was
declared the Year of Shusha in Azerbaijan.
Many projects were successfully implemented in Azerbaijan and
other countries within the Year of Shusha.
In 2023, Shusha was declared the Cultural Capital of the Turkic
Numerous events of cultural significance, including the
Kharibulbul International Folklore Festival, the Vagif Poetry Days,
the International Festival of Children's Creativity, Wonderland
Shusha 2023 International Scout Camp, and other events were
organized in Shusha in accordance with the Action Plan.
By unanimous decision, the city was declared the Cultural
Capital of the Islamic world for 2024.
With its diverse cultural heritage, Shusha is a true testament
to the Islamic world's legacy.
The city is dotted with historical mosques, mausoleums that
demonstrate the Islamic world's architectural brilliance.
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar will pay a two-day visit to Gilgit and Hunza from Tuesday.
During the visit, Prime Minister will attend a guard of honor ceremony at the Chief Minister Secretariat. Later, Prime Minister will hold meetings with the Governor and Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan.
In addition, Prime Minister will also chair a meeting to review progress on ongoing development schemes as well as law and order situation in Gilgit Baltistan.
Anwaar ul Haq Kakar will also meet the political leadership of Gilgit and Hunza and local notables.


(MENAFN- AzerNews) Milli Majlis MP Jeyhun Mammadov during his speech at the Turan
International Conference on the Future of the Turkic World of the
Centre for International Relations and Diplomacy noted that Armenia
is still preparing for something, Azernerws reports.
"We have put an end to 300 years of injustice. But it's not over
yet. Because Armenia is still preparing for something. So we have
to be stronger."
MP said that today the whole world has united against
Azerbaijan: "European countries cannot hide their hatred towards us
because we have broken their games. The way out at the moment is to
develop relations between Turkic countries. Integration between
Turkic countries should be strengthened. We are working on it."
The MP said that the most active countries in this process are
Azerbaijan and Turkiye: "Perhaps the Central Asian countries still
do not realise how difficult this process is. But what we have seen
over thirty years has awakened us".
The parliamentarian noted that the inability of Azerbaijani
khanates to unite in the XIX century created an opportunity for
Russian intervention: "We have seen many difficulties, including
invasions and genocides".
In Mammadov's opinion, very serious processes are taking place
in the world today, the international order is changing.
Jeyhun Mammadov stated that injustice is growing in the world:
"Resolutions of international organisations are not implemented. We
have been observing this for 30 years. International organisations,
the whole world is against us because of the liberation of our
lands. If international organisations cannot do their job, what
should we do?! Today Azerbaijan quite rightly strengthens relations
with Turkish states. Strengthening this solidarity as a political
organisation should be a priority".
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Amado Boudou, who had been former Argentine president Cristina Fernandez's economy minister and vice president, was arrested on corruption charges yesterday, becoming the second major official in her government to face detention.
Police arrested Boudou and an alleged associate, Jose Maria Nunez Carmona, in an upscale neighbourhood of Buenos Aires for racketeering and money laundering.
Local television showed Boudou, grim-faced and wearing a plain black t-shirt, as he stood beside two bearded security officers.
In other photographs broadcast on television, he was in handcuffs, standing in what appeared to be his home.
Boudou has denied wrongdoing in the past.
The 55-year-old economist faces three counts of 'illicit enrichment dating back to 2009, the year he was promoted from heading Argentina's social security administration to become Fernandez's economy minister.
He became vice president in 2011, when Fernandez won re-election. But he was largely absent from public view during that four-year term as accusations of corruption mounted against him.
He and Carmona 'developed their criminal schemes at least since the start of August 2009, when Amado Boudou took charge of the ministry of economy and finance, until the month of December 2015, when he finished his term as vice president, according to the arrest warrant.
Fernandez's former planning minister, Julio De Vido, was arrested on October 25, just three days after current President Mauricio Macri's 'Cambiemos, or 'Let's Change, coalition swept Argentina's October 22 midterm elections.
The vote strengthened Macri's position against arch rival Fernandez, a populist whose spending nearly bankrupted the government during her eight years in power.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Information and Communication Technology Division of Mannai Trading Co (Mannai ICT) has been awarded the ISO 27001 and ISO 20000-1 certifications.
The certification for ISO 27001 Information Security Management System has been awarded for the scope of 'managing information security in software development, trading, design, installation, commissioning and servicing of information communication technology infrastructure, telecom, medical and office equipment and related software, hardware and managed services, according to a statement by Mannai Corporation.
The ISO 20000-1 Service Management System certification has been granted for the scope of 'the service management system of Mannai ICT, division of Mannai Trading Co, supporting the provision of managed services, maintenance and support to its internal and external customers in accordance with the service catalogue.
With the implementation of ISO 20000-1, value-adding activities are now captured in clearly defined with efficient and flexible processes along the entire service management lifecycle. With this in place, Mannai ICT is able to 'further improve the service reliability and performance to serve its customers even better than before.
Mannai ICT has implemented a framework to ensure a proper and systematic approach to address related challenges and threats based on the ISO 27001 management system. To further enhance its resilience, Mannai is in the process of implementing the National Information Assurance Policy as well as the Qatar 2022 Cybersecurity Framework.
These certifications come on top of the existing standards of ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environment Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The Health and Safety Management System, ISO 45001, will replace the existing OHSAS certification in the first half of 2020 to better reflect the risk-based approach to the well-being of Mannai ICT's employees, the company said.
'Exercising corporate responsibility to customers, employees, the public and the State of Qatar through the continuous improvement of service quality, cybersecurity, environmental impact and employees' well-being is not optional. With the implementation of the frameworks for quality, environment, health and safety, service management and cybersecurity, Mannai demonstrates that it takes its role and obligations as one of the leading companies in the country very seriously, said Juan Leon, Group general manager of Mannai ICT.
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San Francisco, June 30 (IANS) Popular social media platform Snapchat has announced that it is launching Snapchat Plus, a collection of exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features available on the platform, for $3.99 per month.
The company said that it will be available at launch in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. However, Snapchat mentioned that it will expand the feature to more countries over time.
'We have always enjoyed creating new features for our community, and historically we have tested new features in different ways, rolling them out to various Snapchatters and geographies,' the company said in a statement.
'This subscription will allow us to deliver new Snapchat features to some of the most passionate members prioritised unity and allow us to provide prioritised support,' it added.
The company claims that over 332 million people worldwide use Snapchat every day.
'We are looking forward to hearing your feedback on Snapchat Plus and we cannot wait for you to try our latest products and features,' the company said.
According to app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Snapchat Plus will allow you to pin one of your friends as your '#1 BFF'.
Not just Snapchat but several other popular apps have started paid subscription services after Apple's introduced a privacy feature with iOS 14.5, allowing users to turn off ad tracking for apps.
Instant messaging platform Telegram's founder and CEO Pavel Durov this month confirmed that a subscription-based offering called 'Telegram Premium' will be coming later this month.
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IBM's Q1 Revenue Rose 7.7% On Strong Cloud Computing Demand
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) reported first-quarter sales that topped analysts'
estimates on strong demand for its cloud computer services.
IBM said its first-quarter revenue rose 7.7% to $14.2 billion U.S., compared with analysts'
average projection of $13.8 billion U.S. It was the biggest sales increase in a decade at the
The latest financial results exclude much of IBM's legacy infrastructure services unit, which was
spun off last November into a new company called Kyndryl.
Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna is trying to spur revenue growth by steering IBM, which
traditionally relied on infrastructure and information-technology services, into the fast-growing
IBM stock gained 1.5% in after hours trading after closing at $129.15 U.S. The stock has
declined 3.4% this year.
The company reported that its hybrid-cloud sales increased 14% to $5 billion U.S., led by an
18% increase for Red Hat in the period ended March 31.
Software unit revenue jumped 12% to $5.77 billion U.S. and consulting sales gained 13% to
$4.83 billion U.S. Results from both units beat analysts' average projections.
Sales in IBM's infrastructure unit declined 2.3% to $3.22 billion U.S. The company remains one
of the biggest makers of mainframe computers. Earlier in April, IBM introduced its new z16
Profit came in at $1.40 U.S. a share in Q1, compared with the average estimate of $1.41 U.S. a
share. Gross margin was 52.9%, falling short of the average estimate of 54.4%.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, announced that it has made a new deal with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems to take advantage of Mitsubishi’s revolutionary air-conditioning and heating systems, which will lead to a qualitative leap in Empower’s environmentally friendly district cooling operations.
Under the new deal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems will supply Empower with advanced water-cooled centrifugal chillers with a total cooling capacity of 100,000 refrigeration tons (RT). The deal also allows Empower to double the number of centrifugal chillers to a total cooling capacity of 200,000 refrigeration tons (RT) over the next two years, which is equivalent to 11% of the total cooling capacity.
The agreement was signed by Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, and Kaoru Kusumoto President of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems.
Empower will start using the new units in its plants under construction located in Zabeel, Business Bay, Madinat Jumeirah and Dubailand City in Dubai, to serve residential, commercial, health, educational and mixed-use projects in addition to implementing well-thought-out plans related to developing Empower’s infrastructure and raising its performance to unprecedented levels.
“We will continue to implement our strategy to develop valuable and modern assets that keep pace with Empower’s leadership in the global cooling market, and at the same time improve the techniques for providing environmentally friendly district cooling services. The deal that we conclude with the Japanese heavy industries giant Mitsubishi, bears future fruits for modernizing our systems with innovative technologies that contribute to low-noise production processes, more energy-efficient, and higher performance in protecting the environment. These achievements are in line with our long-term strategy that aims to reduce energy and water consumption by 30% by 2030, as well as the UAE’s strategy and sustainability plans to reduce carbon footprint,” Said Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.
Bin Shafar stressed that the deal reflects Empower’s permanent readiness to meet the increasing current and future demand, which is driven by developers and real estate owners’ growing awareness of the economic, health and environmental benefits of district cooling.
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Hundreds of free tax preparation sites now open across Minnesota
This week, more than 250 sites across Minnesota are opening their doors to offer taxpayers free assistance with filing their income tax and property tax refund returns.
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Tehran pledges to avenge murdered generals
(MENAFN) Iran has pledged to retaliate against Israel as well as the United States in reply to an airstrike in Syria which murdered an assembly of Tehran’s senior commanders.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) affirmed that seven officers, together with brigadier generals Mohammad Reza Zahedi as well as Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, were murdered in the airstrike on the Iranian consulate construction in Damascus on Monday.
Zahedi was a senior commander with the Quds Force – the IRGC group missioned with procedures overseas – as well as Rahimi was his deputy.
Representatives in Syria as well as Iran have accused Israel of the assault. “The Islamic Republic of Iran, while reserving its rights to take countermeasures, decides on the type of reaction and punishment of the aggressor,” Foreign Ministry official Nasser Kanaani stated in a declaration cited by the news agency. Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian cautioned on X (previously Twitter) that Israel’s close supporter the United States “must be held accountable.”
Israel has not made remarks on the attack. The Israeli administration rarely openly admits airstrikes in Syria, which Damascus has repeatedly dubbed as breaches of its dominance.
The Jewish colony has blamed Iran of masterminding the fatal October 7 assault on Israeli residents, which launched the present conflict with the Palestinian army party Hamas. The previous month, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked what it claimed were Iran-associated armies in Lebanon. Tehran has vowed to proceed its backing for Hamas as well as other Palestinian parties, however, persisted that Hamas had all by itself chose to attack Israeli region.
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(MENAFN- IANS) p>New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In a major trend reversal in the post-Covid world, the demand for bigger homes has increased across the top cities of India.
Data released by Anarock Property Consultants shows that average apartment sizes in the top seven cities have risen by 10 per cent on a yearly basis, to 1,150 square feet in 2020 from 1,050 square feet in 2019.
The trend in past four years trends indicate that average apartment sizes were reducing y-o-y since 2016.
The average apartment size is highest in Hyderabad at 1,750 square feet among the top cities, around two-times bigger than that in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) where, at 932 squre feet, average size continue to be the lowest.
MMR nevertheless saw the maximum rise of 21 per cent in 2020.
Anuj Puri, Chairman of Anarock Property Consultants, said: "The two main reasons for apartment sizes reducing in previous years were affordability and millennials' preference for low-maintenance homes. Keen to generate more buyer interest with smaller price-tags, developers whittled down their flat sizes."
"2020 saw an almost immediate reversal of buyer preferences. With the accent suddenly being on accommodating the WFH and learn-from-home culture, flat sizes began increasing for the first time in four years," he said.
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Ecuadorian armed forces clash with armed groups, killing 1, arresting 7
(MENAFN) The Ecuadorian armed forces announced on Wednesday that one suspect had been killed and seven others apprehended following clashes between troops and armed groups in the country's Amazon region. The confrontations unfolded in the Amazonian province of Orellana, situated in the northeast of Ecuador, amid a military operation targeting illegal mining activities.
The military operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit mining operations, which have posed significant environmental and social challenges in the region. The armed forces' intervention aimed to address the proliferation of illegal mining activities, which often contribute to deforestation, pollution of water sources, and the exploitation of natural resources without proper regulation or oversight.
According to intelligence gathered by the army, the individuals detained during the operation were believed to have been involved in attacks on military personnel that occurred on March 22 in the Barranca Bermeja district of the neighboring Amazonian province of Sucumbios. During these attacks, one soldier tragically lost their life, while four others sustained gunshot wounds, underscoring the dangerous and volatile nature of the situation in the region.
These incidents occurred against the backdrop of a "state of emergency" declared in January to address rising crime rates and internal unrest in the area. The government's response has involved deploying military personnel to enhance security and restore order, particularly in regions affected by illegal activities such as mining.
The clashes and subsequent arrests underscore the challenges faced by Ecuador in maintaining law and order in its remote and densely forested regions, where illegal mining and other illicit activities often thrive in the absence of effective governance and law enforcement mechanisms.
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Morocco Not Planning to Construct Nuclear Power Plant
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Morocco’s Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies, Abdelkader Amara posted a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday denying rumors that a nuclear power plant would be constructed in Morocco.
The Arabic newspaper Akhbar Alyaoum was one of the first to publish claims of a nuclear plant project. The story was later repeated in many media outlets, including Huffpost Maghreb. According to Amara, there is no such project in the works. 'I confirm there is no upcoming plan of constructing a nuclear power plant,' Amara wrote. An article published by Huffpost Maghreb last October reported that a group of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) came to Morocco for an eight-day mission to evaluate the capacity of the kingdom to develop one or more nuclear power plants in the future. According to the same source, the experts determined that the creation of a nuclear power plant in Morocco is possible. 'The Moroccan state considers within its energy strategy, nuclear power as an option within the national mix of [energy sources] in the long term,' Amara reportedly said at the time. Edited by Kelsey Fish
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Birla Public School is truly proud of its young achievers who have worked hard for their success.
Monisha Doddi joined Taekwondo in February 2022. The motto of learning martial arts is to improve a child's confidence levels, self-defence, control of mental health, good exercise for the body, and improves the child's activeness in social skills. After attending regular classes and practicing continuously, she passed the belt tests yellow, orange, and green and achieved blue belt in September 2022. All these tests were conducted in the Empower Sports Center.
A few students participated in the 'Busy Bees 2022-23' conducted by the Loyola International School Doha, Qatar on Oct 29, 2022. Many Indian Schools from Qatar participated in the competitions.
In category 1, KG1 students were made to write numbers 1-100 and count objects for numbers 1-25. In category 2, KG2 the students were made to learn 25 three letter words to memorise and spell.
Jonathan Victor D'Souza and Swastik Shankarasa were the winners. The Birlites came out with flying colours, being winners in both categories.
Indeed, it's a proud moment for the young achievers.
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SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- Interwave launched the new Token/Crypto Creation and Management Service allowing anyone to have his own token/crypto in order to raise funds, tokenize assets, perform ICOs, STO, NFTs and much more.
Complementing its Fintech approach, Interwave is looking for investing partners to globally launch the MercuryWallet, a FIAT/Standard (USD, EU, etc) and Crypto Wallet, Exchange and Digital Bank. Already operational in Alpha stage at
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in Qatar launched recently the Himyan Card, Qatar's national Doha Bank launches the 'Himyan' card, a registered trademark of the Qatar Central Bank. The launch of this card is aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of electronic banking services and transforming the society into cashless society.
Himyan card is named after the traditional money bag used by ancient Arabian merchants. The card is designed to provide customers with a secure and convenient method of managing their finances and making electronic payments exclusively in Qatar. Read Also
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Himyan card does not require a minimum balance and offers several benefits to customers, including the ability to make contactless transactions, use the card at all point-of-sale terminals, ATMs, and local online shopping websites via QPAY payment gateway. Himyan card is considered more secure since transactions are made locally via NAPS network, adding that the card allows transactions in all sale points within Qatar; contactless or with Chip and PIN technology. Braik Al Marri, Chief Retail Banking Officer, said:“It is a pleasure to partake in the initiative to launch the first Qatari national payment card that provides security and convenience for our customers while transacting using the Himyan card.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the longer term, Ukraine's rebuilding and restoration will cost at least $600 billion.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Facebook , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Together with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, I have joined the Spring Meetings 2022 of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. We have told our partners about Russia's plans to destroy Ukraine and Ukraine's economy. The blockade of ports, strikes on plants, attempts to ruin the sowing campaign, destruction of cities. All of this is part of that plan. Ukraine's economy has already suffered more than $500 billion worth of losses. The GDP rate may drop from 30% to 50% this year,” Shmyhal wrote.
In his words, Ukraine needs financial support from partners to withstand. In the short term, Ukraine would need $4 billion to $5 billion per month in funding within the next six months.
“One of the mechanisms of providing such support can be special drawing rights (SDRs) allocated by the IMF. We are calling on our international partners to donate 10% of their SDRs to Ukraine, which would allow us to receive billions of dollars to close the budget deficit. Thus, we will be able to continue fulfilling our social commitments, providing support for businesses and restoring critical infrastructure facilities,” Shmyhal noted.
In the longer term, Ukraine's rebuilding and restoration will cost at least $600 billion. In cooperation with the world experts, the Ukrainian government is already developing a rebuilding plan.
In addition, Shmyhal urged the international community to support Ukraine, support freedom and democracy.
A reminder that, on April 21-22, 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is paying a working visit to Washington, the United States.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 16
Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
FlyArystan Airlines has opened regular flights between Kutaisi and the city of Shymkent (Kazakhstan), Trend reports via the Association of Airports of the Ministry of Economy of Georgia.
The first flight was carried out on July 14.
Shymkent has become the fourth city in Kazakhstan from which regular flights to Kutaisi are carried out. Currently FlyArystan also flies to Georgia from Atyrau, Aktau and Nur-Sultan.
In general, 42 flights will be performed from Central Asia to Kutaisi in July. From August 10, FlyArystan will add another, fourth frequency to the Nur-Sultan - Kutaisi - Nur-Sultan route.
FlyArystan is the first Kazakhstani low-cost airline established in 2018 and a subsidiary of Air Astana. The airline operates mainly AIRBUS A320 aircraft.
Since March 1, the procedures for entering Georgia from Kazakhstan by air have been simplified. Citizens of Kazakhstan only need to have a negative PCR test with them to fly to Georgia. It must be done no later than 72 hours before boarding. As for the citizens of Georgia, in order to enter Kazakhstan, they must have a negative PCR test result, including those of vaccinated citizens.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 30. Funded by
the Polish LUNO group of companies represented by Director Mirko
Novak, Uzbekistan and Germany established a new Economic Chamber in
Germany's Hamburg, Trend reports.
The news followed a recent working visit of Chairman of the
Chamber of Commerce of Uzbekistan Davron Vakhabov to the Federal
Republic of Germany.
The Economic Chamber aims to support entrepreneurs of the two
countries for ensuring unhindered access to relevant institutions
and departments, overcoming barriers to good communication and
creating a platform for such an important direct exchange between
companies of Uzbekistan and Hamburg.
Furthermore, founding member Davron Vakhabov has been appointed
Chairman of the Uzbek-German Economic Chamber.
Meanwhile, during the latest visit of President of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Berlin, Uzbekistan and Germany established a
new comprehensive project portfolio for development of mutually
beneficial cooperation in the fields of alternative energy,
digitalization of agriculture and water resources management, deep
processing of raw materials, expansion of financial instruments,
strengthening ties between the regions of the two countries.
Furthermore, the total volume of German investments in
Uzbekistan over the past two years amounted to almost 2 billion
The trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Germany has grown 2.2
times from $529.1 million to $1.16 billion over the past 6 years,
exports grew by 2.5 times from $36.9 million to $91.4 million,
while the volume of exports increased by 2.2 times from $492.2
million to $1.07 billion.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 8:44 PM
Last updated: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 8:59 PM
Ushba Tesoro is this year's Dubai World Cup champion, winning the golden trophy and the whopping $12-million prize money.
As many as 131 horses from 19 countries competed in nine top-class races, including six Group 1 contests.
It was numerically the biggest meeting in the event's history with horses coming from all corners of the globe.
Four of the nine races on the card were contested by a maximum field of 16 runners, which spoke volumes for the progress and popularity of the Meydan fixture.
The $5 million G1 Dubai Turf (1800m), $1 million G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1000m), $1 million G2 Dubai Gold Cup (3200m) and the $1 million G1 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians (2000m) were all filled to the brim.
Saturday's race meeting is not just about horses - but it is also a major event on the UAE's social calendar, where fashion elegance and extraordinary hats are so diverse.
Once upon a time, all roads led to Rome, but times have changed, they now lead to Meydan on the last Saturday of every March, since 1996.
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