Brazilian authorities burned more than 60 river-dredging boats in a crackdown on wildcat miners drawn to a major Amazon tributary by rumors of a gold find, the government and Greenpeace said Sunday.
Justice Minister Anderson Torres said 69 vessels were destroyed Saturday, and he published photos and video of them on fire on the banks of the Madeira River.
"Minister, congratulations on the operation," right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro tweeted.
At least 300 dredging boats lined up side-by-side on the Madeira last week following rumors that gold had been discovered.
As images spread of this gold rush, the authorities prepared an operation to end the flurry of illegal mining.
By Saturday, many boats had dispersed to other areas nearby, said Greenpeace Brazil, which also published photos of dredging boats on fire.
"This operation shows that Brazil has the capacity to confront illegal activity and ensure the protection of our rivers, rainforests and traditional peoples," Greenpeace said. "All it takes is political will."
While clandestine gold mining is commonplace in the Amazon, this precious metals rush, some 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the city of Manaus, attracted special attention, Greenpeace said last week.
The group demanded greater speed from the authorities to stop what it called an environmental crime.
Greenpeace said images from the river showed that the "garimpeiros," as wildcat miners are known in Brazil, were dominating the area and operating "without fear."
A report by the Federal University of Minas Gerais together with Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office revealed last July that just 34 percent of the 174 tons of gold exploited in Brazil between 2019 and 2020 had a proven legal origin.
Environmentalists have accused Bolsonaro's government of pursuing anti-environmentalist policies and weakening protections.
Since Bolsonaro assumed power in January 2019, Amazon deforestation has surged, mainly due to illegal mining and cattle ranching.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23 . You mentioned the
normalization of relations, the peace agreement and provisions of
the future agreement submitted by you. By the way, we have heard
that the Armenian side, Prime Minister Pashinyan, is ready to hold
talks on this issue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said
during the meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev,
'As for regional issues, we are ready to do everything possible
to facilitate the implementation of the three documents signed by
the three leaders in November 2020, January and November 2021.
According to our assessment, there is some progress in the
activities of the tripartite working group on the opening of
communications. We are discussing the issues to be agreed with the
Armenian side. It seems to me that a general idea is being formed
on how to solve the problem of organizing this work so that there
are no artificial obstacles to the movement of cars with maximum
comfort. Russia will help in this until the results are achieved. I
do hope that this will happen soon. We are also ready to provide
consulting services on the work of two commissions established for
the delimitation and demarcation of borders in Azerbaijan and
Armenia in accordance with other agreements. There are specific
proposals on this. I would be glad to discuss them with you.
You mentioned the normalization of relations, the peace
agreement and provisions of the future agreement submitted by you.
By the way, we have heard that the Armenian side, Prime Minister
Pashinyan, is ready to hold talks on this issue. We are ready to
help here with the consent of Azerbaijan and Armenia,' Lavrov
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From pickup trucks to 18-wheelers, inspections of vehicles carrying hazardous materials were conducted in the Alexandria area at various locations Monday through Wednesday.
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Beijing, November 20 (Petra) -- The ministerial committee in charge of the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic Summit held a meeting Monday with the Vice President of China, Han Jing, in Beijing.
Jing lauded the efforts of the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh and the resulting decisions aimed at de-escalation, protecting civilians and restoring peace efforts, noting China's support for the joint ministerial committee's efforts to continue its diplomatic mandate.
He said Beijing has been working since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza to push for a ceasefire, protect civilians, allow humanitarian relief and end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territories based on a just solution, noting that China is keen to work with Arab and Islamic countries to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
The members of the Ministerial Committee praised China's positions regarding the crisis in Gaza, noting that Arab and Islamic countries and China's views are consistent. They commended Beijing's "positive" role at the Security Council in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza.
The meeting focused on developments in Gaza and its surroundings and reaching an immediate ceasefire, protecting civilians and vital installations, including places of worship and hospitals.
The top diplomats discussed Israel's storming of Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital and the attack on the Indonesian Hospital, the Jordanian Field Hospital and relief and shelter centres in embattled Gaza.
The committee members stressed the "importance" of immediately stopping the military escalation displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, ensuring safe corridors for the entry of urgent humanitarian, food and medical aid and reviving the path of the peace process.
They urged the international community and the permanent members of the Security Council to stop the "flagrant Israeli violations of international laws and international humanitarian law."
Members of the Ministerial Committee participated in the meeting comprised of the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia and Palestine and the Secretary of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
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Rome: Paulo Dybala scored his first hat-trick in a Roma jersey in a 3-2 win over Torino in Serie A on Monday to keep the capital city side's European ambitions alive.
England defender Chris Smalling got his first start for Roma in nearly six months following and injury with forward Romelu Lukaku starting on the bench.
Torino paid for early wastefulness in front of goal with former Juventus forward Dybala opening the scoring from the penalty spot three minutes before the break.
Duvan Zapata revived Torino hopes two minutes later, heading into goal to keep the visitors in the game at the half-time whistle.
But Argentina forward Dybala curled in a second after 57 minutes, adding a third 12 minutes later following good work from substitute Lukaku.
Dean Huijsen inadvertently turned the ball into his own net with two minutes to go setting up a tense finale.
But Daniele De Rossi's side held on for back-to-back wins after their painful 4-2 defeat to leaders Inter Milan two weeks ago.
Roma are sixth with 44 points, four points off Bologna who occupy the final Champions League berth.
Torino remain stuck midtable, eight points behind Roma.
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(MENAFN) Saudi energy company ACWA Power has signed a water purchase agreement for the Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant, which will have a capacity of 600,000 cubic meters per day and will be located on the Red Sea coast of the kingdom. ACWA Power, which is backed by the Public Investment Fund, announced in a press release that the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) will be the only buyer of services for the project. The signing of the 25-year WPA between Rawabi Water Desalination Co., a partially owned project company of ACWA Power, and SWPC was confirmed by the company in a bourse filing on Wednesday. The agreement covers the development, construction, operation, and ownership of the water desalination plant, which will use reverse osmosis technology.
ACWA Power also revealed that the agreement includes the development of associated infrastructure and facilities of the plant, such as potable water tanks with a capacity of 1,200,000 cubic meters. The company stated that the contract value is SR2.54 billion ($677 million) and that the financial close for the project is expected during the third quarter of 2023. ACWA Power currently operates 16 desalination plants across four countries, 10 of which are located in Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Abunayyan, Chairman of ACWA Power, emphasized the company's commitment to developing efficient and reliable projects that meet the practical water needs of the community. He added that the company's contribution to Saudi Arabia's clean water strategy has been significant, and that they remain dedicated to advancing their support with their upcoming facility, which will set a new standard in terms of capacity and sustainability. The project is designed to consume less electricity, lower operating costs, and support domestic content in terms of supply chain and employment, according to SWPC CEO Khalid bin Zuwaid Al-Quraishi.
The Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant will display the impact of reverse osmosis technology in action, according to Al-Quraishi. The plant is set to become operational in 2026 and is projected to boost the capacity in the Rabigh area by 100 percent. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli said in a statement that these agreements will achieve the goals for water production projects in partnership with the private sector that supply industries, communities, and people across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He further added that the Rabigh 4 plant is expected to directly serve pilgrims from around the world in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and households in the wider region.
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Jennifer Person was awarded the Artistic Excellence Award for her work with the 2011 Liturgy Day Concert.
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Thursday raised concerns over privacy and implementation in response to the proposal of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) mandating telecom service providers to display callers' names.
The IAMAI argued that the TRAI's proposal to make it mandatory for telcos to enable Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) presents a material risk to the privacy of Indian citizens.
It may also endanger individuals preferring not to be identified to the caller and open up individuals from vulnerable populations to targeted harassment, argued the industry body.
According to TRAI data, there are approximately 1145.5 million wireless subscribers and 26.5 million wireline subscribers in India (as of September 2022).
'The implementation of CNAP for such a massive quantum of users would require telecom providers to put in place a secure, synchronised, and robust system capable of supporting billions of calls daily. This will require a significant overhaul of the current telecom infrastructure, resulting in carriers incurring huge costs,' said the IAMAI.
Moreover, it will create a large privacy risk to users.
In light of these issues, the IAMAI has recommended that TRAI consider providing citizens with an 'opt-in' approach as an alternative.
'Giving citizens a choice to voluntarily opt in and out of CNAP services will ensure that citizens' choices and preferences are put at the forefront while ensuring that their right to privacy is protected,' said the industry body.
The TRAI has called a meeting with mobile phone operators on February 17 to discuss the quality of wireline and wireless services, especially around the 5G rollout.
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Chennai, July 4 (IANS) Actor Rajinikanth on Monday lauded actor Madhavan's just released film 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect', saying everybody in general and youngsters in particular must watch it.
Taking to Twitter, Rajinikanth tweeted in Tamil, saying,' 'Rocketry' - A film that everybody must watch, especially youngsters.'
He said that actor Madhavan had very realistically portrayed the history of Padma Bhushan Nambi Narayanan, who, for the sake of the country's space research development, had undergone several hardships and made sacrifices.
'Madhavan, in his debut as director, has through his realistic acting and filmmaking proved that he is among the finest directors,' Rajinikanth said and added, 'My heartfelt thanks and congratulations to Madhavan for giving a film like this.'
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect traces the life of Indian scientist Nambi Narayanan, a former ISRO scientist and aerospace engineer who was caught in the throes of an espionage scandal. The biographical drama, which was shot in multiple languages simultaneously including Hindi, Tamil and English, unveils the truth behind the mystery.
R. Madhavan, who plays Nambi Narayanan in the film, has directed, produced and written it.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, Tuesday called for an exclusion zone from the fighting around Europe's largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, and at the same time warned of a possible accident at the site.
'This is an active combat zone. We should never forget about that. This nuclear plant has six reactors lying on the front line. And how longer we will be lucky in avoiding a nuclear accident,' he told reporters after a meeting with MEPs in the European Parliament in Brussels this evening.
'I am not trying to being an alarmist, but if you have shelling, if you have bombing, if you have regular interruption of power supply to the plant, you cannot exclude that (accident),' he said.
Grossi said he updated the European Parliament on the work that the agency is carrying out in Ukraine, basically on assisting and protecting the entire nuclear infrastructure of the country.
The IAEA chief said he has just returned from a week-long visit to Ukraine to set up a permanent mission and presence of IAEA inspectors and safety inspectors in south Ukraine, and that he will also be visiting Russia soon to discuss the matter.
On Iran, he said the obligation of Tehran emanating from the nuclear deal, the JCPOA (the joint Comprehensive plan of Action), 'the degree of commitment and implementation is zero'.
Grossi said the Iranians themselves said that they would not abide by any of the nuclear restrictions that the JCPOA set on them because of the US withdrawal from the treaty in 2018.
Regarding the normal safeguard agreements with the IAEA, 'the image is more mixed. They are complying with a number of things and at the same time they owe us a number of clarifications,' he added. (end)
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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) One person died and 12 were missing after a commercial lift vessel capsized in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, the US Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
Coast Guard ships and a fleet of volunteer vessels were deployed to search for survivors after the Seacor Power capsized on Tuesday in an unexpectedly strong storm near Port Fourchon, about 160km (100 miles) south of New Orleans.
Coast Guard Captain Will Watson said he received a distress call from the ship just before 4.30pm on Tuesday.
'We have rescued six survivors of the crew of 19, Watson said at a press conference.
Initially the Coast Guard said the ship had a crew of 18.
The body of a seventh person was found and pulled from the ocean, Watson said.
'The search effort continues for the remaining 12, he said. 'We are saturating the area with available resources to assist in the rescue mission.
The Seacor Power was a 129' (39.3m) commercial lift vessel, the Coast Guard said.
A lift vessel is a barge with a large flat deck and giant legs attached to it. They are used in offshore oil and gas operations.
While travelling, lift vessels carry their legs in the air, and upon reaching their destination the legs are pushed to the ocean floor and the flat deck is raised from the water.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Glenn Harris, a 154' Fast Response Cutter, pull a person from the water after a commercial lift boat capsized south of Grand Isle, Louisiana.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Washington, DC, Nov. 28 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday met with the United States Senate leadership, and the chairs and members of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Armed Services at the House of Representatives, as well as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
The Capitol Hill meetings, partly attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, covered ways to enhance Jordan-US cooperation in various areas, particularly in the economic and military fields.
Discussions also addressed renewing the memorandum of understanding on US economic support for Jordan for the coming years.
The two sides discussed the programmes and reforms implemented by Jordan to bolster its economic resilience in the face of regional challenges.
King Abdullah voiced Jordan's appreciation of the United States' support to enable the Kingdom to implement development programmes and shoulder the burden of the Syrian refugee crisis, commending the Congress' major role in this regard.
Turning to the Palestinian issue, His Majesty affirmed the importance of pushing the Palestinian-Israeli peace process forward, based on the two-state solution and international terms of reference, arriving at the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel.
Reaching a just and permanent solution to the Palestinian issue will bring security and stability to the entire region, the King said.
The meetings also covered developments in the Middle East and efforts to reach political solutions to regional crises.
Commenting on the Syrian crisis, His Majesty said the tripartite agreement between Jordan, the United States, and Russia to secure a ceasefire in southern Syria and establish a de-escalation zone will help create an environment conducive to reaching a political solution through the Geneva process.
In the fight against terrorism, the King stressed the importance of intensifying international coordination and cooperation within a holistic approach.
For their part, the US lawmakers commended Jordan's positions, led by His Majesty, on various regional issues, as well as the King's efforts to bolster peace and stability in the region.
At the meeting with Secretary of State Tillerson held within the ongoing Jordanian-US coordination and consultation discussions covered regional and international developments, in addition to efforts to jumpstart the peace process.
The two sides affirmed the need to support efforts to reach political solutions to regional crises, and restore security and stability for the region's peoples.
His Majesty reiterated the importance of the United States' role in securing peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis.
Discussions at the meeting also covered developments in Syria and Iraq, in addition to regional and international efforts to fight terrorism within a holistic strategy.
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Planning Minister Imad Fakhoury, and Jordan's Ambassador in Washington, DC, Dina Kawar attended the meetings.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Co won two major contracts estimated to be worth around RO91mn from Rural Areas Electricity Co (RAECO) and national transport company Mwasalat.
The first tender is for the supply and delivery of fuel gas oil to RAECO for the amount of RO73mn, while the second tender is for design, built, operate and maintain new fuel station for Mwasalat at its headquarters for an amount of RO18mn, Al Maha Petroleum said in a filing to the Muscat Securities Market on Thursday. The company said that the estimated value of awarded tenders is likely to be changing based on monthly fuel price notification from the Ministry of Oil & Gas.
The tender for the supply and delivery of fuel gas oil to RAECO is for a period of two years starting from September 1, 2017 to supply more than 380mn litres of gas oil. The second tender is for design, built, operate and maintain new fuel station for Mwasalat at its headquarters and also to supply fuel for all the buses starting from May 31, 2017 for a period of ten years or 100mn litres whichever comes first.
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Abu Dhabi, Nov. 8 (Petra) -- Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, HRH Prince Talal Bin Muhammad, the King's special adviser, attended the opening ceremony of the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi.
The museum was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al-Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, French President, Emmanuel Macron, and a number of leaders and representatives of countries.
The museum includes 600 pieces of ancient artifacts and modern art, as well as 300 pieces of borrowed works from French museums spread over 23 permanent galleries.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum highlights the history of artistic creativity of humanity and the interconnections and commonalities of different civilizations and cultures.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the Algerian national football team on their memorable Fifa Arab Cup victory in Doha on Saturday.
Extra-time goals by substitute Amr Sayoud and Yacine Brahimi gave Algeria a 2-0 win over neighbours Tunisia in the Arab Cup final at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.
“Congratulations to the Algerian national team for their deserved victory in the Arab Cup in a beautiful historical match.. and congratulations to Tunisia for their heroic performance. Congratulations to our sister Qatar for the outstanding and successful organization of the tournament, which has boosted the world's confidence in their abilities in preparation for the 2022 World Cup. Congratulations to all the Arabs, for their meeting in a championship that brought people together and made everyone happy,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.
Algeria added the Arab crown to the Africa Cup of Nations title they won in 2019, and will defend in Cameroon next month.
The 31-year-old Sayoud made his international debut in Algeria's opening game of the tournament but did not play again until coming on just past the hour mark in the final.
His thunderous 99th-minute shot gave Tunisia goalkeeper Mouez Hassen no chance and turned Sayoud into an instant national hero.
Brahimi scored on a breakaway with the last kick of the game as Tunisia pushed everyone up for a last-gasp corner and he raced away unchecked after the ball was cleared by the Algeria defence.
Both countries were playing without their European-based players and looked tired at the end of the 18-day tournament but kept pressing for goals against the backdrop of a raucous atmosphere delivered by a capacity 60,456 crowd.
The tournament was designed as a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup. It has been the first time fans have packed into some of the stadiums the Gulf Arab state built in preparation for the global showpiece tournament.
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Google on Thursday shared its 'Year in Search 2022' report which revealed that searches for 'international trip' nearly 'doubled to grow at 80 per cent' in the country last year.
'Emerging from Covid-19 confident of their digital savvy, Indians are tapping into Search to strike a balanced blend of online convenience and real-world experiences,' the tech giant said in a statement.
'People are turning to digital services like electronic payments and instant delivery to simplify their everyday lives, and free up time for in-person activities and long awaited indulgences such as travel, live concerts, and dining out.'
While queries for 'movie in theatre' rose 220 per cent, 'live concert' grew by 80 per cent and 'OTT release' by 380 per cent last year.
Talking about sporting events, queries for 'cricket match ticket' grew by 170 per cent and 'Fifa world cup ticket' by over 140 per cent.
Moreover, searches for 'instant delivery' grew by over 180 per cent and 'e-wallet' by more than 40 per cent last year.
'As people become increasingly proficient in merging the ease of digital with the magic of experiential into a continuum, businesses too need to re-envision their channel strategies and minimise frictions between their online and in-store presence,' said Roma Datta Chobey, Senior Director-Digital First Businesses, Google India.
In 2022, search interest for 'Thailand trip' grew by over 90 per cent and for 'Europe trip' by more than 50 per cent.
'Increasingly discerning about value, consumers are searching for assurances that their choices will deliver quality and reliability at the correct cost,' the company said.
'Towards this, people are enhancing their financial and economic awareness with search interest for 'fuel price rise hike' by +150 per cent and 'inflation' growing by 50 per cent,' it added.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)'s newly opened Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) recently organised a training course for staff from Hamad International Airport (HIA), teaching them how to best assist passengers with disabilities.
The three-day course was attended by 26 participants from various sections of HIA, including Qatar Aviation Services and Al Maha Services, HMC said in a press statement.
'I am delighted with the success of this specialised training course, the first of its kind run in collaboration with Hamad International Airport, said Dr Wafa al-Yazeedi, chairperson of QRI.
'It is extremely important that the specific needs of people with disabilities are considered and met by large organisations and public facilities in Qatar. Through this course, we aim to share the expertise of our clinical teams at QRI with staff from Hamad International Airport so that they are able to offer people with disabilities the very best experience possible when visiting the airport, added Dr al-Yazeedi.
The training coupled theory with practical workshops that focused on communication, providing appropriate assistance to people with various kinds of disabilities (physical, sensory and intellectual), and handling associated equipment (wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and hearing aids, for example).
Course trainers were medical and allied health professionals from the QRI, including physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech therapists. Individuals with disabilities and their family members who have experienced travelling via HIA also participated.
During the training, course participants spent time at HMC's Bayt Aman, QRI's residential facility for expatriate workers who have completed medical treatment and are waiting to return home.
Hussam Halawi, Customer Care manager at Qatar Aviation Services, explained: 'Our team was very happy to spend time between the QRI and Bayt Aman and gained both theoretical and practical experience from the experts and patients. At Bayt Aman, we saw staff and patients interacting firsthand and witnessed the difference effective support can make. We are looking forward to more sessions in the future and to further enrich our staff's knowledge to make Hamad International Airport more accessible for all passengers with disabilities.
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India - This 3D-printable 'living ink' can capture toxins, release anti-cancer drugs
(MENAFN- NewsBytes) The next logical step to 3D printing inanimate objects is to print living beings, and a team of researchers appears to have done just that. They have developed an ink that can be 3D printed that comprises engineered bacterial cells. The novel compound can be formed into structures that release anti-cancer drugs and capture environmental toxins. Here are more details on this invention.
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The newest advancements in 3D printing are shape-changing polymers that must be catalyzed, and now microbial inks that are responsive to changes in their environment. The microbial ink is capable of releasing azurin, a known cancer cure. It can also capture the toxin bisphenol A (BPA) used to make plastics and consequently cause cancer and infertility.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS) has organised training and workshop sessions for 20 parents in Gaza on how to take care of their children with phenylketonuria (PKU) at the Gaza-based Ard El Insan Palestinian Benevolent Association's training centre.
Dr Heba al-Mahallawi, health projects officer of QRCS' mission in Gaza, said the project is saving many lives by minimising the complications of the disease.
'We make home visits and provide psychological support for the patients and their families. Our medical interventions are patient-oriented, he said, adding that this $224,000 project helped 120 beneficiaries from different parts of Gaza.
Iyad Najjar from Khan Younes, southern Gaza, who have two children (13-year-old girl and nine-year-old boy) said they discovered the problem six months after their births. 'At first, it was a shocking and difficult experience but my wife and I quickly learnt how to take care of our children in a healthy and scientific way, he noted.
Najjar became an expert in taking care of his children through QRCS training sessions. He also benefited from others' experiences with their children. Ard El Insan Palestinian Benevolent Association's medical consultant Dr Younes Abo al-Nour noted that the project covers an under-served group of 250 patients in Gaza, who suffer serious complications like behavioural problems and mental disorders. 'The cost of medical care for each patient is as high as $300 per week, which is unaffordable for many parents in Gaza. The patients need a special diet eliminating foods high in phenylalanine, he added. The doctor lauded QRCS' funding of the project to supply 3,700 milk and 5,000 flour packs apart from the holding of health education workshops and the launch of media campaigns to raise public awareness about this humanitarian cause.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Chithha is a forthcoming film starring Siddharth, who also produced it. This poignant drama follows a father (the father's younger brother) and his daughter. SU Arun Kumar wrote and directed the film. Chithha will be released on September 28th, globally. The film's dubbed version will be released in Telugu on the same day.
"There are many films that represent the sentiment of Thai mama (maternal uncle)," director SU Arun Kumar is cited as saying regarding the film. This video is about a Chitthappa's (Father's younger brother) love and affection."
He also stated that he crafted the narrative with Siddharth in mind, and that Siddharth finally agreed to bankroll the production. This part displayed Siddharth in a fresh light by highlighting a distinct aspect of his acting ability.
The directors organised a special showing for critics and journalists before of the film's theatrical premiere. The film has received overwhelmingly good reviews. Here are some tweets to check out.
Siddharth, Chithha, SU Arun Kumar, and Nimisha Sajayan play important parts in the film. Siddharth produces the film under the company Etaki Entertainment. Vishal Chandrashekhar and Dhibu Ninan Thomas wrote all of the music and background soundtrack for the film. Balaji Subramanyam switched on the camera. The film's editor was Suresh A Prasad. CS Balachandar was the Art department's chief.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Actress Aashika Bhatia, who made her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's 2015 box-office hit 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', recently opened up about her plans to do more work in Bollywood.
Speaking about the same, Aashika shares about how the character offered to her matters:“I foon portraying my talent. I will do films where I get to play a strong character. I would love to play a character based on my personality.”
Answering if she feels the pressure after being part of a blockbuster like 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', the actress confidently replies:“I don't think that working on a film like Prem Ratan Dhan Payo has added a pressure on me to do better things. But it has surely motivated me to do more such projects and I think that's nice.”
Aashika also revealed about her openness to working in web-series which appear to be the order of the day:“I like to watch crime thriller series and horror series as well. I would like to play a strong character where I can show my acting skills.”
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(MENAFN – Swissinfo) An international research team including experts based in Zurich have suggested a new theory for planet formation and how differences in the chemical composition of planets and meteorites came about.
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Planets of the inner solar system – Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars – are small, dry and rocky, unlike Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in the outer system, which are larger and hold more water and volatile elements.
According to the prevailing wisdom, Jupiter was the first to form as the solar system was developing from a disc of gas and dust some 4.5 billion years ago. The large planet cut the disc into an inner and outer region and effectively blocked any exchange of materials between the two.
In research published in the journal Science, experts drawn from the University of Zurich, the federal technology institute ETH Zurich, the University of Oxford, LMU Munich and BGI Bayreuth present a new theory.
Using computer simulations, they found that the two solar systems formed in two separate waves. They argue that the first building blocks of the inner planets – known as planetesimals – appeared at the earliest stages of the sun’s formation, with a key role played not by Jupiter but by the snow line, made up of water vapour at a certain distance from the sun. Some of this vapour condensed onto grains of dust, which clumped together to form the planetesimals.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 23 Sep 2023, 3:00 PM
The Pakistan cricket team has had to cancel their plans to travel to Dubai ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 being held in India.
According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, the team is yet to receive their visas and has had to cancel their team-bonding trip to the UAE in light of the situation.
Instead of flying out from Dubai, they will now leave for Delhi directly from Lahore, the report adds. The applications for visas are said to have been submitted over a week ago.
The Pakistani squad will first go up against New Zealand in a warm-up match on September 29 which will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons.
It is believed as the city is staging two major religious festivals on the same door the police are unable to provide satisfactory security to the players.
Pakistan are scheduled to play a second warm-up match against Australia on October 3 also at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad.
However, unconfirmed sources have stated that the visas will be granted in time to allow the 1992 World Cup champions to travel to India on Wednesday, September 27, where they will join the nine other teams participating in the October 5 to November 19 cricketing showpiece.
This will be Pakistan's first visit to India since the 2016 T20 World Cup. All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is the only member of that squad to have played in India It will be the first trip for all the other members of Pakistan's 15-man World Cup squad to their geographical neighbours.
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AMMAN — Mountainous areas 800 metres above sea level and higher are forecast to see snow on Wednesday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) on Tuesday.
Most areas in the Kingdom are expected to witness very cold weather conditions with brisk wind that will increase dust as the country is affected by a very cold polar air mass on Wednesday, the JMD said, as reported by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
On Thursday, temperatures will continue to decrease to around seven to nine degrees below their yearly. Snowfall is expected to continue in areas 900 metres above sea level and higher, the department has forecast.
The JMD said that as of Thursday night the chance of snowfall will decrease in the northern and central parts of the Kingdom but will continue in the southern parts.
Very cold and rainy weather is expected in the northern and central regions of the Kingdom, while the southern region may witness light snowfall in the early morning hours.
Meanwhile, the Local Administration Ministry on Tuesday announced a state of maximum alert. The main operations room at the ministry headquarters and all emergency rooms in municipalities and joint services councils are on alert across the Kingdom to deal with the forecast weather.
The ministry said that it prepared a comprehensive plan in the main emergency room, 100 emergency rooms in municipalities and 17 at joint services councils, according to Petra.
It has also called on the public to report any emergencies through 06-4631987, 06-4622372, and 06-4641393.
The Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) said that its personnel are ready to deal with the forecast weather conditions in a way that ensures the sustainability of power.
It called on citizens within its areas in Aqaba, Maan, Tafileh, Karak and the Jordan Valley to report any power cuts on the free number 080022288 or through calling 06-5001370, according to Petra.
The Public Works Ministry on Tuesday announced the activation of maximum alert status as of Wednesday morning in conjunction with the expected weather conditions in the Kingdom.
The ministry also announced that its 98 field teams dispatched across Jordan will be ready to confront the weather conditions, Petra reported.
The ministry called on the public to exercise caution, specifically avoiding flood-prone areas and to drive carefully due to the possibility of low visibility resulting from fog formation in mountainous areas.
The public is urged not to hesitate to report any emergencies through contacting the main operations room at the ministry on 065850111 and through WhatsApp on 0780377223 for all governorates.
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Pentagon is ready to defend against North Korea threat
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Washington, July 5 (Petra)--The Pentagon on Tuesday said it was prepared to defend the United States and its allies against the growing threat from North Korea as it condemned Pyongyang's test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile(ICBM).
Pentagon spokeswoman Dana White said "we remain prepared to defend ourselves and our allies and to use the full range of capabilities at our disposal against the growing threat from North Korea." "Our commitment to the defense of our allies, the Republic of Korea and Japan, in the face of these threats, remains ironclad." she added.
In a statement, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, called for global action against North Korea which announced that it had successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile.
He warned that any country that hosted North Korean workers, or provided economic or military aid to Pyongyang, or failed to implement United Nations sanctions is "aiding and abetting a dangerous regime".
Tillerson said "testing an ICBM represents a new escalation of the threat to the United States, our allies and partners, the region, and the world. All nations should publicly demonstrate to North Korea that there are consequences to their pursuit of nuclear weapons." // Petra//WH
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Al Sulaiti Law Firm has celebrated its 15th anniversary at a ceremony attended by HE the Minister of Justice Dr Hassan Lahdan Saqr al-Mohannadi, a number of dignitaries and ambassadors of different countries.
The celebration also marked the opening of the company's new office in Doha Tower, Dafna.
Mubarak bin Abdullah al-Sulaiti, chairman of Al Sulaiti Law Firm, said: 'I would like to express my sincere happiness at completing 15 years of success and excellence. Over the past 15 years, the firm has been keen to select the best staff to join it.
The firm has 'reached a high level of professionalism and also seen 'huge expansion at the headquarters in Doha, he noted.
The company has some 50 employees. Offices of the firm have been opened in several other countries as well.
Since its establishment in 2002, the firm has introduced many initiatives aimed at providing community services, especially charitable initiatives, such as providing free legal consultants for the poor and representing them before courts.
In addition, the firm has been keen to encourage law graduates to join the legal profession and prepare programmes for them during their studies and after graduation.
In this regard, practising lawyer Iman Darwish at Al Sulaiti Law Firm and Aisha al-Muraikhi at Qatar University were the legal attorneys for both the plaintiff and the defendant in a case related to the siege.
The case was related to the signing of a contract between a company specialised in the import of medical devices and drugs to provide medical supplies.
The company was late in providing the supplies.
Al-Sulaiti said, "Al Sulaiti Law Firm was established in 2002. During these years, we started to provide our services to individuals and small businesses, and did our best to serve our clients. Our staff includes 50 employees from different cultures, which has enabled us to be one of the largest legal firms in Qatar.
Our steps have been consistent to maintain this success and strengthen our international presence. We have established a branch in India and another one in Italy, and are planning to expand in the future.
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Asia Lower on China Data
Shares in Asia-Pacific were largely lower on Wednesday, as investors reacted to the release of Chinese economic data.
The Nikkei 225 faded 158.39 points, or 0.5%, to 30,511.71.
The Japanese yen traded at 109.52 per U.S. dollar, having strengthened yesterday from around 110.1 against the greenback.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index dumped 469.02 points, or 1.8%, to 25,033.21, falling more than 1% for the third straight session.
Casino stocks listed in the city plunged amid fears over tighter regulations as Macao kicked off a public gaming consultation. Shares of Wynn Macau plummeted 29%, while Sands China plunged more than 32%. Galaxy Entertainment Group dropped around 20%.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7323, still struggling to recover after last week's decline from above $0.74.
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 dropped 49.84 points, or 1% to 4,867.32.
Data released Wednesday showed China's retail sales growing at a much lower pace than expected in August. The retail sales print for the month grew 2.5%, against a 7% growth forecast by analysts polled by Reuters.
Industrial production growth also came in below expectations, rising 5.3% in August against predictions of 5.8% growth.
In other markets
In Korea, the Kospi index moved up 4.57 points, or 0.2%, to 3,153.40
In Singapore, the Straits Times parted with 21.76 points, or 0.7%, to 3,058.61
In Taiwan, the Taiex index fell 80.9 points, or 0.5%, to 17,354
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 dropped 9.3 points, or 0.1%, to 13,099.30
In Australia, the ASX 200 subtracted 20.27 points, or 0.3%, at 7,417.03
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Veteran Pakistani diplomat Shaharyar Mohammad Khan said that Oman's governance is a good example for other countries to follow.
''There is no corruption in Oman and clean living is something to cherish. I have deep appreciation for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and all his people,'' said Khan.
Khan, former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is in Oman for the launch of his book Cricket Cauldron: The Turbulent Politics of Sport in Pakistan.
Khan said his book is not about cricket but 'a view of Pakistan through the eyes of cricket'.
''Apart from cricket, the book is about Pakistan and its civil and military issues, its diplomatic engagements, India-Pakistan relations and religiosity,'' he said.
The book also tackles major controversies associated with the game in recent times and has personal anecdotes, he added.
On what cricket can do to improve India-Pakistan relations, Khan said, ''Cricket is now a game owned by every one, unlike in the past.
''It knows no boundaries, and so much can be done through cricket that makes illegal profits. There is sea of corrupt people, be it in politics, economic or religion.
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(MENAFNEditorial) Enjoy a free breakfast meal and hot beverage on your Birthday at Sophie's Caf
Dubai, UAE, June 18, 2018: Waking up to well wishes from your loved ones on your birthday is a fantastic feeling, but nothing can beat receiving a free breakfast from your favourite neighborhood restaurant to enjoy on your special day!
Wishes do come true as Sophie's - the healthy and wholesome eatery located in Citadines Metro Central hotel in Barsha Heights is offering a free breakfast meal and hot beverage if you visit them on the morning of your birthday!
Simply present your Emirates ID to Sophie's staff to confirm your birth date and enjoy your favourite breakfast meal and hot beverage on us. Better still, there's no expiry on this treat, so even if your Birthday is 11 months from now, come on in!
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Businessmen brothers arrested in Mumbai for smuggling 350kg gold
24 Dec 2017
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two businessmen brothers from Rajkot for smuggling in 350kg of gold worth Rs. 105 crore.
The gold was smuggled in through 21 consignments at the Sahar courier terminal in Mumbai over a period of six months.
The brothers have been taken into custody, and the DRI is now contemplating legal action against them.
Profiles of the accused
The names of the accused are Milan and Gautam Patel.
Milan, a partner of Metro Gold and Diamond Jewellery in Dubai, came upon the idea of smuggling when several customers started demanding gold in various shapes.
He then turned to his brother Gautam, who dabbles in imports and exports and runs Champion Exim Co in Rajkot, to help with smuggling the gold into India.
How the brothers managed to smuggle the gold in
To test their idea, the duo initially sent copper concealed in machine parts.
Scanning at the courier terminal revealed dark images indicating metal, but the consignment got cleared without any hassle as any further examination would require opening the consignment.
After testing their idea, the duo bought gold from Africa, melted it in Dubai, and smuggled it in through machine parts.
Brothers were aided by Pakistani national, distribution agent
The remand application stated that Mohammed Hanif, a Pakistani national based out of Dubai, allegedly helped Milan to conceal the gold, and charged Rs. 21,000 (UAE dirham 1,200) for concealing a kg of gold.
Gautam took the deliveries in Rajkot, and Milan would fly down and sell the gold to jewellers in Rajkot, Jamnagar, and Ahmedabad with the help a commission agent called Raju.
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(MENAFN) This week marks the commencement of the fifth round of peace talks between Colombia's government and the left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group in Mexico. Their objective is to bring an end to decades of violence in the country.
However, the peace efforts face a significant challenge following the kidnapping of Luis Diaz's father, the Colombian football star, on October 28. He was released 12 days later. This incident adds complexity to the situation as violence continues to escalate in Colombia, even amid President Gustavo Petro's government engaging in peace negotiations with the country's last remaining armed groups.
Notably, there has been a notable increase in kidnappings in Colombia, with 241 reported between January and September this year compared to 142 in the same period last year. Authorities attribute 32 of these cases to the involvement of the ELN.
“Kidnapping is a crime that carries enormous historical weight in Colombia,” Elizabeth Dickinson, a top analyst for Colombia at the International Crisis Group, reported to a Turkish news outlet.
“The fact that the ELN openly admits that it has not stopped kidnapping – and does not view this as part of an ongoing cease-fire – has raised a lot of questions in the public eye.”
In the aftermath of the kidnapping of Luis Diaz's father, government negotiators have issued a firm demand to the ELN, urging the rebel group to halt the practice of abductions and promptly release all individuals currently held captive.
“The time has come to make decisions that eliminate kidnapping, as we have requested since the beginning of the dialogues. Our delegation demands from now on, and will demand in the next meeting with the ELN delegation, that each of the people that this organization has in captivity be released in conditions of safety and dignity immediately,” mentioned a report released by the administration.
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Council grants 2 liquor licenses
Two Rosemount restaurants were granted liquor licenses by the city council Tuesday. Café Raisa and TOPS Pizza and Hoagies both received upgraded licenses.
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Winter storm watch issued for the Northland
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A nice weekend with sunny skies and warm conditions is expected to come crashing down Monday with heavy snow possible across parts of the Northland.
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ABU DHABI, 11th November, 2017 (WAM) -- The UAE is attaching great importance to alleviating the burden and improving the living conditions of the Syrian refugees all over the world, said H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC.
Sheikh Hamdan made the statement to mark the beginning of the ERC's winter assistance programme for the Syrian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Greece and Egypt, which targets the distribution of food baskets, winter clothing, heating devices, blankets and other materials to 288,000 beneficiaries.
He further said the programme is part of the initiatives of the UAE to help the Syrian refugees, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
Sheikh Hamdan renewed UAE's commitment to stepping up its humanitarian efforts towards the Syrian refugees, who are still facing difficulties, particularly in the areas with cold and adverse weather conditions.
Meanwhile, an ERC delegation, headed by Board Member Ali Mohammed Muslih Al Ahbabi, left for Jordan to review preparations for delivering winter assistance to the Syrian refugees in the Mrajeeb Al Fhood refugee camp.
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Published: Mon 24 Jan 2022, 7:12 AM
Last updated: Mon 24 Jan 2022, 7:40 AM
The UAE intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles that the Houthi terror group fired towards the country earlier today.
The Ministry of Defence said the attack did not result in any casualties. The remnants of the missiles fell safely 'in different areas of Abu Dhabi'.
The ministry confirmed its readiness to deal with any threats and said it has taken all measures necessary to ensure safety.
It urged residents to source news from official channels only.
Last week, suspected drone attacks on two civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi by Yemen-based Houthi militants left three people dead and six injured.
One fire caused an explosion in three Adnoc fuel tankers in Mussafah. Another minor fire broke out in the new construction area of the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The Arab League had on Sunday said Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels should be labelled as a terrorist group after the attack on UAE.
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In a statement following an extraordinary meeting, the pan-Arab bloc called the strikes“a flagrant violation of international law... and a real threat to vital civilian installations, energy supplies, and global economic stability”, as well as a threat to regional peace and security.
Messages of support have been pouring in for the UAE, with world leaders condemning the 'cowardly attacks'.
On Friday, the UN Security Council unanimously condemned the Houthi strikes on the UAE.
(with inputs from WAM)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Federal Government of Germany has endorsed a decision to provide 14 Leopard 2 main battle tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by Spokesperson for the Federal Government of Germany Steffen Hebestreit, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
According to the press release, during a meeting of the Federal Government of Germany on Wednesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will continue to increase military support for Ukraine.
“This decision follows our well-known line of supporting Ukraine to the best of our ability. We are acting in a closely coordinated manner internationally,” Scholz said.
This decision is the result of intensive consultations that took place with Germany's closest European and international partners.
The goal is to quickly assemble two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine.
At the first stage, Germany will provide 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from the Bundeswehr stocks. Other European partners will also hand over Leopard 2 tanks.
The training of the Ukrainian crews is expected to quickly start in Germany. In addition to training, the package will also include logistics, ammunition and maintenance.
Moreover, Germany will issue the appropriate transfer permits to partner countries that want to quickly deliver Leopard 2 tanks from their stocks to Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, met with Daniel Belle, the Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), to discuss the violations of Ukrainian citizens' rights in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of the country.
In a post on his Telegram channel, Lubinets said that they had discussed also the issues of civilian hostages and prisoners of war.
Lubinets brought up the matter of the Monitoring Mission's reports, which detail war crimes committed by the Russian army against civilians and instances of human rights violations by the Russian Federation. Read also: Lubinets
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“I requested that these reports, based on verified facts, be heard at various UN platforms to elicit appropriate responses from UN member states regarding Russia,” Lubinets stressed.
As reported by Ukrinform, in his video address to the UN Human Rights Council, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for every effort to bring Russia to justice for its crimes against Ukraine and urged countries to join the Peace Formula.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 Match Day Shuttle By Qatar Airways
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Doha : Those who have purchased FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match tickets can now travel easily from Muscat or Dubai direct to the stadiums on a same-day shuttle service by Qatar Airways.
Book your trip with Qatar Airways between November 21 and December 3, 2022, announced the airline in a notice.
Match Day Shuttle will allow them to fly to watch their favourite team complete in the world's biggest football show and return within 24 hours.
Travellers can book their round trip from Muscat or Dubai to Doha with fares starting from USD 998 for business class and USD 258 for economy class.
Flight timings are tailored according to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches.
Here is how it works: Ensure you have your match tickets booked; apply to get your Hayya Card (fan ID); and book your flights with Qatar Airways via its page only.
The package includes complimentary transportation to and from the game or fan zones.
It does not include any checked baggage allowance. Hence, make sure you have everything you need in your hand baggage.
Ensure you select a flight that arrives at least 4 hours before match kick-off.
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Doha: An official delegation from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) visited the United Nations headquarters in New York City, USA, to enhance direct cooperation with the United Nations, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations University, in addition to research and coordination to develop and improve indicators for the State of Qatar, specifically the United Nations e-government index.
The Qatari delegation was headed by Mashael Ali Al Hammadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Information Technology Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, with a number of officials in the Ministry (Dr. Hassan Al Derbasti - Director of Planning and Quality Department, Abdulla Al Emadi, Yousuf Al Sahlawi, Ali Al Kubaisi).
The Qatari delegation met with senior officials and experts in the United Nations and discussed ways to improve indicators related to digital government in Qatar, and insights were provided on global trends in the areas of digital government, sustainable development, integrated electronic services, citizen engagement, open government data, and the use of emerging technologies such as Synthetic technology, data analytics, cloud technology, APIs, and the Internet of Things.
Commenting on the results of the visit, Mashael Ali Al Hammadi, head of the Qatari delegation, said,“This visit is an important opportunity to review Qatar's most important achievements and successes in the field of digital government for these prestigious international institutions, as well as enhance the Ministry's knowledge of how international organizations evaluate member states and understand global trends in In this regard, in addition to strengthening cooperation with experts in the United Nations and direct access to the latest plans and strategies to improve government services, which will reflect positively on the country's evaluation in the upcoming surveys of the digital government index.”
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Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rains on Wednesday in the Southern and delta districts of Tamil Nadu.
A rare winter depression over the south bay of Bengal is likely to bring heavy isolated rains in southern and delta districts, it said.
According to the weatherman, the rains could continue up to February 3 with Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, and Nagapattinam districts experiencing heavy rains on February 1, Wednesday.
The weather system that causes rains is a rare phenomenon and is a depression over the southeast and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal. This phenomenon will bring in isolated rains in Southern Tamil Nadu till Thursday and the strength of the rains is likely to dip from Friday.
Additional director general of meteorology, S. Balachandran, in a statement said that the weather system in the lower latitude is likely to move east to west direction and another westerly trough in the middle level. The interaction of the easterly and westerly systems will lead to rain.
The weather department official said that such weather systems are rare during the second half of January and February. He also cited the example of a severe cyclonic storm at a lower latitude in February 1987.
It may be noted that the Bay of Bengal had churned out nine weather systems as depressions or cyclones in the last fifty years in January and February since 1971 but none of them has crossed the Tamil Nadu coast.
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(MENAFN- GetNews) Black-Owned Startup Pull Over Backup Announces new App That Documents Traffic Stops Boosting Safety & Transparency
July 8, 2020 - With the public awareness of the fatal stories and injustices that can come along with traffic stops on the rise, many people are wondering if there's anything they can do to help protect themselves. The good news is a new app can help. Black-owned startup Pull Over Backup has answered the call for help with the launch of its featured-filled new app.
Pull Over Backup is simple and easy to use recording interactions live on social media accounts, while also sending automatic location, text, and live stream to desired contacts. The app also includes a interpreter mode for deaf or hard of hearing users. The combination of these two features greatly increases police transparency and enhances the likelihood of community members being treated justly, with dignity and respect.
'Pull Over Backup is trying to mend the relationship between our communities and law enforcement through transparency and community policing, commented Samba, founder of Pull Over Backup. 'We know the app will deliver real value to the people who need it most, and hopefully one day wont be needed.
So far the interest in the new app has been remarkable.
A community member recently remarked, 'I think this will really bring our communities together, just knowing that the app would be there when I need it, would make me less nervous to drive, even when I'm not doing anything wrong.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Increasing hopelessness seems to have enveloped families of the 40 Indians abducted in Iraq's Mosul by Islamic State (IS) militants six months ago.
A meeting with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday saw them venting frustration at the government for "repeating old statements" and not being able to provide any proof that their kin are alive.
"The minister repeated what she has been saying to us earlier. There was nothing new to add," Sardara Singh from Amritsar, whose 32-year-old son Gurcharan Singh and the family's sole earning member was kidnapped, said.
Gurcharan was working as a carpenter in Mosul when he along with the other Indian workers was kidnapped from the site of a Turkish construction company in June by suspected Islamic State militants.
Harbhajan Singh, his face wizened with creases and care, said he has heard nothing from his son Kamaljeet Singh, who worked as a crane operator in Mosul.
"Mantri-ji said it will take time, that is what they have been saying all along," Harbhajan Singh said.
Thirty-six families of those abducted Indian men came to meet the minister Friday.
The minister is understood to have told the distraught families that the men are known to be alive, but there is no concrete proof of it. Malkit Singh, whose brother Paramjeet Singh is among the abducted, said they had asked the minister about the whereabouts of Harjeet Masih, one of the workers who escaped from the clutches of IS. Harjeet had said the men have been killed.
"We demanded to meet Harjeet Masih, but she said we cannot meet him. We wanted to know if he really has bullet injuries, she refused to tell us," he said.
"Harjeet Masih is supposed to be in government custody. Then why don't they know about him," another man asked.
"They said they will not allow us to meet him. How can they do this?" he added.
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(MENAFN- ProactiveInvestors)Britain's nascent shale gas industry has been dealt a blow by a planning committee in Lancashire which has now refused an application for fracking at a second site. Councillors at Preston county hall voted ten to four against the application which had previously been recommended for approval by a senior planning officer. The decision appears to go against legal advice given to Lancashire county council last week which suggested a refusal would likely be turned over through appeal. The applicant Cuadrilla a privately owned UK shale firm said it was 'surprised and disappointed' by the council's decision. 'We remain committed to the responsible exploration of the huge quantity of natural gas locked up in the shale rock deep underneath Lancashire' the company said in a statement. 'We will now take time to consider our options regarding an appeal for Preston New Road along with also considering appeals for the planning applications recently turned down against Officer advice for monitoring and site restoration at Grange Hill and last week's decision to refuse the Roseacre Wood application.' Cuadrilla applied a year ago for permission to drill and frack up to four wells at two sites (Little Plumpton and Roseacre Wood) near Blackpool. It says the applications incorporated the most comprehensive environmental impact assessments of its kind. The assessment included work from independent environmental scientists and engineering specialists and according to Cuadrilla it demonstrated 'beyond question' that the proposed operations can be conducted safely and without damage to people's health or their environment. 'It is regrettable that the County Council has decided not to support this application in the face of positive recommendation from all regulators and their own officers.' Greenpeace meanwhile has described the council's decision as 'a Waterloo' for the fracking industry. "Cuadrilla's defeat should trigger a reality-check from a government that has staked so much of Britain's energy future on this controversial industry' the environmental group said in a statement.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar's exclusive GMC dealer Mannai Trading Co, in partnership with the US embassy in Doha, organised a special event featuring the GMC Terrain, a crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors.
The event supported the US embassy's Discover America Festival, which took place from October 24 to November 16, 2017, and included a series of events, activities and special promotions across Doha, showcasing the United States' contributions to commerce, food, art, culture and education.
Participants in the event also had the opportunity to win GMC Weekend vouchers.
Winners were announced on the GMC Qatar Facebook page.
The Terrain currently being offered at an EMI of QR1,555 features front and rear fascia with satin-chrome accents, LED daytime running lamps and a signature Denali grille for a bold look that is distinctively GMC, according to a press statement.
The vehicle is 'packed with safety features, including six standard airbags as well as anti-lock brakes, giving the crossover SUV safety features inside and out. For example, the Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert safety technologies match smart engineering with driver-centric safety, using radar to watch where one cannot, the statement notes.
Mahmoud Skhiri, general sales manager of Mannai Automotive, said: 'We are delighted to be extending the GMC brand to the Discover America Festival. The GMC Terrain does offer the all-American way of driving in safety and comfort, and all supplied in Qatar by Mannai.
He was joined at Landmark during the festival by former chargé d'affaires for the US embassy in Doha, William Grant.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Beirut: Lebanon's army on Sunday announced a pause in its offensive against Islamic State group militants along the border with Syria to allow for negotiations on troops held hostage since 2014.
The armed forces launched their campaign against IS militants entrenched in the mountainous Jurud Ras Baalbek and Jurud al-Qaa areas on Lebanon's eastern border on August 19.
"The army command announces a ceasefire beginning at 7:00 am (0400 GMT) to make way for the last phase of negotiations linked to the fate of the kidnapped soldiers," it said in a statement.
Nine troops are believed to still be held by IS after militants overran the town of Arsal along the Lebanese border in August 2014 and kidnapped 30 soldiers and police.
Four were killed by their captors and a fifth died of his wounds while 16 were released in a prisoner swap in December 2015.
The army has said the remaining missing troops were its "top concern" in its offensive against an estimated 600 IS fighters in the hilly border region.
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched its own simultaneous attack against IS from the Syrian side of the border in an area known as west Qalamun.
Hezbollah's War Media channel also announced a freeze in fighting on Sunday.
It said the unilateral pause was "in the framework of a comprehensive agreement to end the battle in west Qalamun against IS."
Lebanon's army has insisted it is not coordinating its assault with Hezbollah.
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Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 19 (IANS) The Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) has announced support to the proposed August 21 protest in Noida by the Tyagi community against the alleged 'harassment of Shrikant Tyagi and his family' and sought his immediate release.
Tyagi, who claimed to be a BJP leader, was recently booked after a viral video showed him pushing a woman and abusing her for opposing encroachment in a Noida housing society.
BKU national president Naresh Tikait said, 'This matter could have been resolved through talks. Using bulldozers to pull down alleged illegal constructions and slapping of the Gangsters Act on Shrikant Tyagi and harassment of the family by the administration was certainly unwarranted. There is a proper procedure that could have been adopted.'
He further said, 'We demand immediate release of Tyagi, who is in judicial custody at present), and withdrawal of the serious sections from the FIR against him. This is injustice.'
Replying to a question, Naresh Tikait said, 'The Tyagi Samaj will always be a part of BKU. We cannot ignore our supporters. We respect women, and a fair investigation should be conducted in the matter.'
Shrikant had gone into hiding after he was booked earlier this month. Police had then announced Rs 25,000 reward for information on him. He was arrested in Meerut on August 9 after a five-day chase.
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(MENAFN) The Institute of International Finance reported on Wednesday that emerging market stocks and bonds experienced net inflows totaling USD35.7 billion in January, driven by increased debt sales, despite investor wariness towards China. Notably, non-resident acquisitions of emerging market debt reached USD42.7 billion last month, marking the largest cash outflow since June 2021, while stock outflows amounted to USD6.9 billion. These trends were consistent across all geographic regions.
China's economic challenges persisted, with the country experiencing a recession as evidenced by equity outflows of USD3.2 billion in January and continued debt outflows totaling USD4.7 billion, extending a streak of seven consecutive months. This struggle to regain investor confidence underscores the difficulties faced by the world's second-largest economy in stabilizing its markets.
The Institute of International Finance attributed the influx of bond flows in January to a surge in supply, with emerging markets collectively selling a record-high USD47 billion worth of bonds during the month. Looking ahead, Morgan Stanley anticipates sovereign debt issuances by emerging markets to reach approximately USD165 billion this year, representing a notable increase of around 20 percent compared to 2023.
Meanwhile, recent remarks by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicate a potential shift in the central bank's stance. Powell suggested in a recent interview that the Fed may adopt a more cautious approach, signaling a potential slowdown in its previous trajectory. This follows earlier statements indicating that interest rates had peaked and were poised to decrease in the coming months, as discussed during the January 31 meeting.
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