Kuwaiti Cabinet condemns terrorist incidents in S. Arabia, Bahrain
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Oct 9 (KUNA) -- The Cabinet, at its regular weekly session held on Monday, decried A recent terrorist attack that targeted a security checkpoint of the Saudi Royal Guards in Jeddah.
The Cabinet lauded measures, taken by the Kingdom to abort terrorist plots and combat terrorism, affirming the State of Kuwait support for any such effort that would help in finishing off this peril.
The ministers, according to a statement read by Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Information Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, wished the Kingdom ever-lasting prosperity, progress and stability, under the sagacious leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov rifle and three Molotov bombs killed two Royal guards and wounded three others in an attack on a checkpoint at the western gate of Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah early on Saturday.
The Cabinet denounced a terrorist blast in Manama, Bahrain, where a police officer was killed and several others were wounded, affirming solidarity with the Kingdom and expressing condolences to the martyr's family. (end) asa.rk
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Dec 3 (KUNA) - The General Assembly of the Kuwait Olympic Committee (KOC) picked Sunday a new board of directors for the years 2023-2027 headed by Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
In its meeting at the KOC headquarters today, the General Assembly also elected Sheikh Mubarak Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah as vice president of the KOC and Hussein Al-Musalam as Secretary, as well as six other members to the committee to include Sheikh Jaber Thamer Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Ali Al-Marri, Nael Al-Awadhi, Musaed Al-Ajeel, Ghazi Al-Jariwi, and Ali Al-Dabbous.
The General Assembly also decided on appointing Fatma Hayyat, Sheikha Bibi Salem Al-Sabah, and Rabaa Al-Hajri as members of the KOC's Women's Committee.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah hailed His Highness the Amir and His Highness the Crown Prince's support for the KOC and encouraging a furthering of achievements and triumphs for the national sporting teams and associations.
In his speech at the ceremony, he stated that the KOC had achieved "many sporting victories at all levels" during his first term, which include medals from the Tokyo Olympic Games, Asian Games in China, Arab Games in Algeria, and the Islamic Games in Turkey.
Regulation reforms were ensued, most important was the amendment of the statute to comply with the Olympic Charter, approving the code of ethics, adopting a unified bylaw to organize the work of the affiliated committees, developing the committee's logo and identity, in addition to signing cooperation agreements with many Olympic Committees around the world.
While also paying due attention to women's involvement in sports and their need for support, decisions were made by the KOC to approve and facilitate a health insurance policy for their treatment abroad at Qatar's Aspire Academy to include other supportive matters. (end)
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MoL organises workshop to promote Qatarisation
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Ministry of Labour (MoL) organised yesterday, a workshop to promote policies for the Qatarisation of jobs in the private sector, in the presence of officials from the Ministry and a number of private sector companies subject to Qatarisation.
The workshop discussed the ministry's policies regarding the Qatarisation of jobs in the private sector, according to the new competencies of the ministry set by Amiri Decree No. 57 of 2021. It included a review of the most prominent services provided by the ministry, an investigation of the most prominent challenges facing the private sector, and the proposal of some appropriate mechanisms to solve them in order to facilitate procedures, as well as a review of several programs and plans that will be launched, with the aim of stimulating the private sector for the Qatarisation of jobs.
The Ministry of Labour stressed - during the workshop - the importance of securing the work environment for the Qatari employee, so that his services are not terminated without notifying the Ministry, in order to study the case to ensure his rights and not be subjected to abuse by his employer.
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WDC: Guards, weapons training unlikely at local schools
After recent shootings sparked national discussions regarding the use of armed officers and weapons training in America's schools, personnel from Wadena-Deer Creek Schools maintain such changes are unnecessary in their local buildings.
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A number of Chinese companies are keen to partner with Qatar in developing and producing technological solutions on new energy such as car batteries and chips which are used in electric cars, according to an official.
Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the 'Post-Pandemic Economic Development Forum' yesterday, Pegasus Wong, Chairman of the Belt and Road China-Arab Investment and Trade Association, which organised the event, said Qatar and China will witness a stronger economic cooperation from this year moving forward, as economies recover from the pandemic.“Also, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has started to diversify its investments on new energy. These two years, they are looking in Asia for partnerships in new energy like the car batteries, technological solutions and electric cars,” said Wong.
He added that some Chinese manufacturers of fast chargers for electric cars as well as robots used in airports are also interested to bring their technologies to the Qatari market. It may be noted that the Qatar Free Zones Authority has previously signed an agreement with China's Yutong to manufacture electric buses. Wong said there will be more such partnerships between Qatar and China.
Pegasus Wong, Chairman of the Belt and Road China-Arab Investment and Trade Association
“There's still a lot to come. We know that there are a lot of Chinese companies that are coming to Qatar before and after the World Cup. They will be coming over in partnership with local private sector companies, besides the government. Also, last year, China has announced that it still needs a sustainable LNG supply, and Qatar is also one of its good partners on this,” Wong added.
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In September, Qatar has signed a 15-year deal to sell 3.5 million mt/year of LNG to China.
“The Belt and Road Initiative is ongoing. China is a huge friendly market. And we will see a lot of exports, and cooperation, or some joint venture projects that will happen with the whole GCC market soon,” said Wong.
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Nation’s report card shows Minnesota’s investments in education are paying off
By Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education, Roseville, MN
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Finland discusses with Scandinavian neighbors over Baltic Sea gas leakages
(MENAFN) Finland is in urgent discussions with four Baltic nations on the Nord Stream gas pipeline leakage, the nation’s foreign minister stated on Wednesday.
“We have been in calls with four Baltic Sea region governments this morning. These are very acute topics and a joint EU strategy has an even more important role than ever,” Pekka Haavisto informed an EU Commission session on the Baltic Sea region in the eastern Finnish town of Lappeenranta, 30 kilometers (18. 6 miles) from the Russian frontier.
Bangs around the Nord Stream pipelines were reported this week.
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen described the leakages “sabotage,” while Danish Premier Mette Frederiksen declared they were “deliberate acts.”
Polish Premier Mateusz Morawiecki claimed the leakages “probably mark the next step of escalation of the situation in Ukraine.”
“Was it sabotage? We don’t know, but it shows how vulnerable we are. Cutting pipelines or electricity connections reminds us what kind of world we are living in. We need a new type of thinking,” Haavisto added.
“We are in a completely new reality and perceptions of Russia have been transformed. Russia is blatantly breaking international law and its dangerous rhetoric about nuclear weapons is unacceptable. Russia must be held accountable,” he also requested.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amergin Asset Management (AAM) today announced that Amergin Rail, a portfolio company of certain funds managed by AAM, has
PNC Bank's operating railcar portfolio. The purchase included more than 6,000 railcars under management, which are under lease to a variety of companies across the US. PNC will continue to provide traditional financing products and services to the rail and transportation industry.
"This acquisition is consistent with our goal of acquiring attractive transportation assets that will deliver stable risk-adjusted returns for our investors," said Mark McGreenery, CEO of AAM.
"We remain focused on being a valued partner with our lessees and a resource for other companies looking to satisfy their rail equipment needs," said Ken Roseberry, President of Amergin Rail.
Macquarie Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor to AAM, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP acted as external M&A and rail leasing legal counsel to AAM and Amergin Rail and Womble Bond Dickenson (US) LLP acted as external rail leasing legal counsel to Amergin Rail in connection with the acquisition.
"PNC remains committed to providing our clients with the capabilities, counsel and financial strategies that they need to further their business objectives, including our continued support for traditional lease and loan rail and transportation financing," said Frank Pugliese, EVP and head of the Diversified Industries Group at PNC Bank.
For additional information on Amergin's operating rail or other financial solutions, please visit .
About Amergin Asset Management
Amergin Asset Management (AAM) is a Registered Investment Advisor and specialized private fund manager focused on investing in transportation and other equipment assets. AAM's founding investors are certain business development companies managed by affiliates of Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:
OWL ), an industry-leading investment manager. AAM has a seasoned management team that has worked together in several predecessor companies through many business cycles and is dedicated to providing attractive returns for investors and quality asset management to our lessees.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
New Delhi- The making of a 'Naya Jammu and Kashmir' and ancient Amarnath cave shrine are the main themes of the J-K Republic Day tableau that rolled down the Kartavya Path amid patriotic fervour at the ceremonial boulevard.
The decked up float also showcased the resurgence in tourism in the Union territory in the last couple of years. In the rear side, a man has been depicted skiing in a Gulmarg resort, while on the sideways, tulips have been shown, two of the main attractions in the Valley.
Uncertainties emerging post the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 that ended the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and two most difficult years of the coronavirus pandemic that followed, had broken the back of tourism in J-K, but amid a recovery in the sector along with the COVID-19 vaccination exercise, Kashmir has been welcoming visitors again with open arms.
According to information shared by officials, the main theme of the tableau is 'Naya Jammu and Kashmir' and it also depicts pilgrim and recreational sites in J-K, amid resurgence in tourism in the last couple of years.
The cave shrine of Amarnath has been shown on the top portion of the tableau.
'Naya Jammu and Kashmir' or 'Naya Kashmir' is a term that has been often used my many to describe the scenario in Jammu & Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into UTs - J&K and Ladakh.
The tractor portion of the tableau depicts sculptures of leopard, Kashmiri stags and Kalij pheasant in the wild setting.
The trolley portion shows tulip gardens, lavender farm, and mud houses displayed in the central portion.
A group artists clad in traditional wear of Jammu and Kashmir accompanied the float.
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(MENAFN – Newsroom Panama) A proposal o create a municipal program of urban gardens, in Panama city will be discussed at a council meeting on Monday, September 28 and would be charge of the municipality, through the Directorate of Environmental Management, which will be responsible for its implementation and monitoring, in coordination with the community boards.
It is promoted by the representative of the Don Bosco district, Guillermo Willie Bermúdez, of the Panameñista Party and advocates the use and exploitation of public spaces in the district to install orchards, as well as alliances between owners of land available for the development of crops
There are also urban gardens in homes and on private property, which would be those that can be developed in residences and spaces for common use under the horizontal property regime. There will be orchards in private property, whose owner authorizes the use of the plot for a specified time.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) maintains that urban agriculture, apart from helping to alleviate hunger in cities, is a key element of strategies to reduce the ecological footprint of cities, recycle urban waste, protect biodiversity, and strengthen resilience to climate change.
The FAO says that this practice is y widespread in countries such as Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia and Mexico.
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MONTREAL, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) – Saputo will release its fiscal 2022 second quarter financial results on Thursday, November 4, 2021. A webcast and conference call for analysts and institutional investors will follow at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).
The webcast will begin with a short presentation followed by a question and answer period. The speakers will be
Mr. Lino A. Saputo, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kai Bockmann, President and Chief Operating Officer, Saputo Inc., and Mr. Maxime Therrien, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.
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There is a new student group in Alexandria that is looking to make a difference not only within their community, but also around the world.
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(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, March 10 (IANS) The weekly jobless claims have hit record high in the US, and more waves of layoffs could be on the way as the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes push companies to cut costs, the media reported.
Nearly 211,000 people filed initial jobless claims last week, surpassing economist projections for the first time, according to latest Labor Department data, reports Forbes.
Continuing claims rose to 1.7 million from 1.6 million one week prior hitting the highest level since January 2022.
According to career services firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the companies in the US are slashing jobs this year at the fastest pace since 2009.
They have announced plans to sack 180,713 employees so far this year, up a massive 427 per cent from 2022.
'The job market is still very tight, but the direction of movement is changing,' Comerica Bank chief economist Bill Adams was quoted as saying.
After a dismal year for tech companies and startups in 2022 which saw lakhs of employees being shown the door, 2023 started on a similar note and in January-February, 417 companies laid off more than 1.2 lakh workers globally.
In January alone, close to 1 lakh tech employees lost jobs globally, dominated by companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and others.
Meta (formerly Facebook) is reportedly planning another round of massive layoffs, after sacking 11,000 employees in its first round of layoffs.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) KYLE Rittenhouse comforted by his lawyer after his acquittal.
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NEWSER - On Friday, November 19 a jury acquitted 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse of five felony charges, after he killed Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and seriously wounded Gaige Grosskreutz during a protest over police brutality against Black Americans.
That same day, his fans celebrated online. Far-right extremists held him up as“the hero we've been waiting for” and called him a“saint” — a title they often give to racially motivated mass murderers and right-wing terrorists.
Rittenhouse's acquittal comes as the Department of Justice and the FBI have said the top threat facing the US comes from racially or ethnically motivated violent domestic extremists. According to experts on terrorism, history shows that moments like this, punctuated with acquittals like his, are often followed by more violent acts.
“It has never taken more than a whisper of approval to fan the flames of militant right action, and the Kenosha acquittal is a shout,” one historian said.
Meanwhile, the parents of Anthony Huber, one of the two men killed by Rittenhouse, argued the verdict brought“no justice” for Huber or the two other men shot by Rittenhouse. At the same time, some Republican lawmakers and candidates have publicly celebrated Rittenhouse's acquittal and offered him congressional internships.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. World oil prices show
growth following agreements on the US public debt ceiling,
supporting the risk sentiments of the traders, and the investors'
expectation of an OPEC+ meeting, trend reports.
The price for August futures for Brent Crude Oil increased by
0.54 percent, reaching $74.68 per barrel. The price of July futures
for WTI Crude Oil rose by 0.53 percent, reaching the level of
Oil quotes are supported by the willingness of traders to take
risks amid news from the US. Previously, a bill to raise the public
debt ceiling was passed in the Senate, and then on May 31 it was
approved in the House of Representatives of the US Congress by a
majority vote. After that, the bill must be signed by President
The markets are looking forward to the meeting of OPEC and its
allies within the framework of the OPEC + alliance, which will be
held in Vienna on June 3-4. The semi-annual meetings of OPEC and
OPEC+ are especially important, because at them all participants of
the full composition assess the situation in the oil market and,
based on the analysis, can decide to adjust the parameters of the
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(MENAFN- SOCIATE) Dubai, UAE – 7th February 2022: Recently, dignitaries, sailing enthusiasts, and media representatives gathered at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (“DOSC”) for the opening ceremony celebrating the 30th edition of the ARAMEX Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race (“Aramex D2M”).
The Aramex D2M, which is managed by DOSC in partnership with Oman Sail, began on 4th February 2023, features 22 teams competing in one of the region’s most challenging keelboat races. Starting from Jumeirah, Dubai, sailors race to the finish line in Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, which is also an event partner, in Muscat, Oman, as they face a difficult journey through the Strait of Hormuz and across the Gulf of Oman.
The opening ceremony featured a number of exciting activities, discussions between the sailing organisations of the UAE, presentations by the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation and handouts of racing gifts and remarks from sponsors such as Mohammed Al Obaidli, General Secretary of UAE SARF; Sheikh Ahmed, the President of UAE SARF; and Saeed Hareb, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council.
“Welcoming the 30th edition of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Race is an exciting moment for DOSC and the region’s sailing community as well. We look forward to following the sailors as they battle the sea, and each other, to make it from Dubai to Muscat,” said David Worrall, the D2M Race Director. “We wish everyone a safe journey and look forward to celebrating together at the finish line!”
Attendees had the opportunity to meet and mingle with sailors, skippers, crew members and other distinguished guests.
For more information on Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race, visit the official website or follow the Aramex D2M Twitter and Facebook pages.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times)
Malaysian police arrested seven Filipino men during anti-terror raids in Kuala Lumpur last week who were allegedly jihadist militants linked to the Abu Sayyaf group.
The counter-terrorism division took action on September 14 following an intelligence alert, arresting seven Filipino security guards aged from 22 to 38 who worked for private companies in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, The Straits Times reported.
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National police chief Mohamad Fuzi Harun revealed details on Thursday this week, saying those arrested were suspected militants with the Abu Sayyaf group and they had entered Malaysia via Sandakan, Sabah, as early as September 2015. They came to Kuala Lumpur using fake travel documents, he said.
Preliminary police inquiries suggested that they had not gained access to firearms, as they were only assigned to be guards standing watch at certain sites, and that work mainly sustained their livelihoods.
According to a report by Nanyang Siang Pau (Malaysia), a total of 19 terrorist suspects – eight locals plus 11 individuals from Bangladesh, Palestine, Indonesia, the Philippines, Maldives and Iraq – have been arrested in raids conducted in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan and Johor between July 4 and August 30 this year.
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(MENAFN) Recent data released by the Turkish Ministry of Commerce revealed significant shifts in Turkey's trade relationship with Russia during February. Exports from Turkey to Russia experienced a notable decline, dropping by 33 percent year-on-year to USD670 million, contrasting sharply with the USD1.1 billion recorded in February 2023. Similarly, Turkish imports from Russia also witnessed a substantial decrease, plummeting by 36.65 percent to USD1.3 billion compared to USD2 billion in the same period last year.
The decline in trade between the two nations has been attributed to various factors, including geopolitical tensions and external pressures. Reports from Reuters highlighted the impact of threats from the United States to impose sanctions on financial entities dealing with Russia, which have disrupted or slowed down certain payments related to oil imports and Turkish exports to Moscow.
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Polat addressed the press over the weekend, shedding light on the country's trade performance in February. Despite the challenges in the Turkish-Russian trade relationship, Polat announced a significant reduction in Turkey's trade deficit, which contracted by 42.3 percent year-on-year to USD7 billion.
Polat also provided insights into the broader trade dynamics of Turkey, noting a positive trend in exports and a decline in imports. Exports surged by 13.6 percent to reach USD21.09 billion in February, showcasing the resilience of Turkey's export sector. Meanwhile, imports experienced an 8.5 percent decrease, totaling USD28.09 billion for the month.
The pronounced shifts in Turkey's trade patterns underscore the intricate interplay of geopolitical factors and economic policies. As Turkey navigates these challenges, policymakers and stakeholders will continue to monitor developments in trade relations with Russia and other key trading partners, striving to maintain a balanced and sustainable trade environment.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'I thought there could be a simple and even way to have fronto leaves torn or cut into smaller sections when rolling cigarettes,' said an inventor, from Burlington, N.J., 'so I invented the STRIP JOINTZ. My design would eliminate the need to cut the leaves with scissors or tear apart yourself.'
The invention provides added convenience when rolling cigarettes with fronto leaves. In doing so, it allows the smoker to quickly and easily access a lear already sized to roll with any rolling paper. As a result, it saves time and effort and it could enhance the smoking experience. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for smokers.
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Ministry Of Economy And Planning And SDAIA Sign An Mou To Harness Use Of Data And AI In Development Of Plans And Economic Policies
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, September 28, 2022, SPA -- The Ministry of Economy and Planning signed today an MoU with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) to explore ways AI and data can strengthen policymaking and economic growth.
The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, and President of SDAIA Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi.
The MoU creates a framework for closer strategic cooperation in key areas, including developing indicators monitoring the impact and effectiveness of social and economic policies in the Kingdom.
Government data modeling and simulation techniques will be substantially enhanced through this partnership. The frequency of policy evaluation will also be strengthened to better understand how the Kingdom's public plans, programs, and initiatives impact the economy, business, and civil society. Both parties will also deepen cooperation by accelerating the integration of the latest economic and scientific reports and intelligence into new social and economic government policy.
The Ministry's strategic agreement with SDAIA underpins a concerted effort to support and develop economic policy and development by turning data into a strategic asset that can be applied to pursue the public good. It will enable the Kingdom to keep pace with the latest developments in data analytics and artificial intelligence, supporting economic growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
19:35 LOCAL TIME 16:35 GMT
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As part of the visit to Ukraine and prior to his meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö came to the Kyiv region's Borodianka and Bucha.
The relevant statement was made by yle , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
In Borodianka, foreign guests were welcomed by Mayor Heorhii Yerko. Both parties noted the similarities between the wars in Finland and Ukraine.
Niinistö spoke of reconstruction efforts and examined the temporary housing provided by Finland to Ukraine. In his words, Finland also received housing from Sweden in the past, after World War II.
The defenders of Borodianka gifted Niinistö a painting done on the lid of a Russian weapons box. It depicts St. Michael the Archangel, the protector of Kyiv. Additionally, the President of Finland received a lapel badge of the 114th Battalion of the Territorial Defense Forces and pinned it to his bulletproof vest next to the Finnish flag.
Later, Niinistö met with Zelensky. The two leaders discussed Finland's military aid provided and political support for Ukraine. According to Niinistö, the possibility of Finland providing Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine is still an open issue.
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Thanksgiving is the time of year when family and friends gather together to enjoy a wonderful meal and celebrate the good things in our life. Don’t let a kitchen fire spoil such a happy occasion.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Qatar National Library (QNL) will host a virtual tour of the Children's Library on January 26 for parents and educators to familiarise them with the range of services and resources offered for the special needs community. The Children's Library offers a welcoming and motivating setting for young learners, including those with disabilities, to pursue continuous learning outside the boundaries of the classroom and discover new interests and talents through QNL's services, programmes and online and print resources.
On the occasion, Maram al-Mahmoud, head of the Children's Library at QNL, said:“The Children's Library has always been attentive to embrace children of all abilities. Children are the future of our country and empowering them with knowledge and resources is a key priority. Our online resources include topics such as travel, healthcare, digital education and health for children with special needs. We believe this virtual tour will provide helpful insights for parents and educators of children with special needs to learn more about what we offer and how we can support a child's growth and development through the power of knowledge.”
The Children's Library offers a collection of more than 100,000 children's books, ebooks and electronic educational games and toys to develop a child's sensorimotor skills. It also hosts several online and offline activities for children and their families, as well as workshops on child development for parents, educators and caretakers. Programmes and activities for children with special needs are conducted by experts and specialists.
The Children's Library's librarians are dedicated to serving the needs of children and their families by being available to answer any questions related to the collection and other QNL resources.
QNL also has an excellent collection of resources about various aspects of childcare for parents, caregivers and educators.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
The company intends to utilise the funds to further invest in expanding its gifting verticals and relying more on artificial intelligence and machine learning to elevate its customer experience and meet the demands of its ever-growing customer base in the region.
Floward will also use the funds to roll out its mergers and acquisitions strategy, as it plans to consolidate and invest in local brands that champion different categories of its target gifting verticals. Notably, Floward has recently acquired Mubkhar, the leading brand defining authentic standards of perfumery in the GCC, in November 2022.
Abdulaziz B. Al Loughani,Chairman and CEO of Floward, said: 'We are proud to announce the successful closing of our investment round led by Aljazira Capital, Rainwater Partners, and STV. We would like to extend our gratitude for their trust in our team, which has achieved remarkable results and driven the company's valuation to grow by 3.8 times since our last funding round a year and a half ago amid the challenging global investment climate. Our commitment to the region has delivered 50 million flower stems in 2022, created more than 1,000 direct jobs, and partnered with more than 400 brands and local talents who have produced some of the best brands on a global scale.
'Furthermore, we are honoured to have been selected for the Saudi Unicorns Programme and are very excited for the next chapter of our journey. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our team members, customers, partners, and regional governments for their unwavering support and dedication to making Floward a leading player in the flowers and gifts industry globally.'
Additionally, Faisal AlRahbiny, chairman and CEO of Rainwater Partners and Marco Mauri, chief investment officer of Aljazira Capital will join the board of directors of Floward, while Ahmad AlNaimi, general partner of STV, will continue being on the board.
Naif Almesned, CEO and managing director of Aljazira Capital, said: 'We are happy to lead the series C investment round and support Floward in their business ambitions. We are confident in the team's ability to lead the company to a successful and prosperous future. The transaction marks Aljazira Capital's commitment to enabling local and regional business ventures that make an impact on our society.'
Floward has raised $34.2 million through previous investment rounds, the latest of which was $27.5 million in its series B investment round led by STV and Impact46 in June 2021.
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Dhaka : The five-star hotel Westin Dhaka operated by Marriott International and owned by Unique Hotels and Resorts reported an 84 per cent jump in its revenue in the first half of FY23.
During the period, it earned BDT 100 crore, 48.32 per cent of which was from rooms while 45.15 per cent from food services.
Riding on these earnings, Unique Hotel and Resort - owner of Westin Dhaka - posted a 135 per cent growth in revenue to BDT 141 crore in the July-December period of last year.
The travel and leisure sector company's net profit also jumped around five times to BDT 45 crore while its earnings per share stood at BDT 1.52 during the first half of FY23.
Unique Hotel and Resort said its revenue and profit increased due to the increase in Westin's revenue as well as the revenue it earned from a new hotel - Sheraton - that started operating under it last year.
Currently, Sheraton Hotel Dhaka has been selling food, but it has not started welcoming guests yet. In the first six months of FY23 it has sold food worth BDT 29 crore.
The company will also build Westin-2 in the Gulshan area as an extension of Westin Dhaka. The company signed a BDT 500 crore loan deal with the Al-Arafah Islami Bank last year to finance the project.
Shares of Unique Hotel are currently being traded at BDT 68 each on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Its share price increased by 22 per cent in January 2023.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Online furniture brand Pepperfry registered Rs 188 crore in losses in FY23, down just 3 per cent from Rs 194 crore losses in FY22.
Pepperfry has been witnessing slow growth in the last few fiscal years.
The company was expected to file for an IPO during 2021 but delayed its plans, according to a report in Entrackr.
The company logged Rs 272 crore in revenue from operations in FY23 from Rs 247 crore in FY22, according to its financial statements with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
The advertising and promotion cost marked 22 per cent of the overall expenditure. Pepperfry also roped in Bollywood celebrities Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan as their brand ambassadors during FY23.
The online furniture store in September elevated its co-founder Ashish Shah to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as its co-founder and CEO Ambareesh Murthy passed away at 51 due to cardiac arrest in August.
The company also secured $23 million in funding from existing shareholders, including institutional investors and family offices, underscoring their confidence in the company's vision and strategic plans for the future.
As the COO of the company, Shah played a pivotal role in shaping Pepperfry's customer-centric strategy, supply side strengths, and operational excellence.
The latest round of capital infusion will strengthen Pepperfry's ability to cater to the evolving needs of its over 10 million and increasing customer base through a strong omnichannel presence, a robust supply chain, and tech-driven innovation. Pepperfry said it will reiterate its fundamental proposition of variety and leverage its retail footprint of more than 190 Studios in over 100 cities.
The company's investors include Pidilite Industries, Goldman Sachs, Norwest Venture Partners, Bertelsmann India, State Street Advisors, and InnoVen Capital, among others.
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Published: 2022-05-18 13:01
Last Updated: 2022-12-09 08:32
An official source said that the government is expected to issue later Wednesday a decision abolishing the mandatory wearing of face masks in indoor areas.
The new decision will also approve the option to receive the fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Epidemiological Affairs, Dr. Adel Belbisi, said that the Epidemics Committee recommended an end to the measure of wearing face masks indoors.
He added, in a statement to Jordan TV, that the government and the Ministry of Health will consider the recommendation, especially since the decision to wear a face mask is linked to defense orders.
Belbisi indicated that the epidemiological situation in Jordan is good and stable.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) AFP
Madrid: La Liga on Tuesday said it had filed a complaint with a local court in Mallorca over racist abuse targeted at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior.
At least one fan could be heard shouting racist abuse at Vinicius in footage, published by DAZN, from Mallorca's 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Sunday.
La Liga said it was the sixth complaint it had filed for 'racist insults or chants' against Vinicius. Read Also
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Three have been shelved by prosecutors but two others are still being processed in Valladolid and Madrid.
In December after being abused during a win at Real Valladolid, Vinicius hit out at La Liga for continuing 'to do nothing' about racists at Spanish matches.
'Racists keep going to games and watching the greatest club in the world up close and La Liga continues to do nothing,' Vinicius said.
The Spanish top-flight said on Tuesday: 'La Liga has been fighting against this kind of behaviour for years, as well as promoting the positive values of sport, not only on the field of play, but also off it.'
Real Madrid are currently in Morocco to play in the Club World Cup.
'Spanish football has a problem with Vinicius,' coach Carlo Ancelotti told reporters in Rabat.
'It seems that he is the victim of something that I don't understand... And we have to solve it.'
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. The construction of
Azerbaijan's Aghdam-Fuzuli highway is currently underway at a rapid
pace, Trend reports citing the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads.
The foundation of the highway was laid during the visit of
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva to Fuzuli
district on October 17, 2021.
According to the agency, this highway is another road
infrastructure object in the Karabakh and East Zangezur economic
regions. It will facilitate the socio-economic development of the
country's liberated lands.
The road, 64.8 kilometers long and 15 meters wide, will consist
of four traffic lanes. The width of the road shoulders in both
directions will be 3.75 meters, while the width of the roadbed –
26.5 meters. The highway is being constructed in accordance with
the first technical category.
The removal of unsuitable soil, construction of a new roadbed
are currently in progress, as well as communication lines are being
Bridge construction is also underway on four sections of the
The Aghdam-Fuzuli highway is a continuation of the Barda-Aghdam
highway, and passes through the territory of Aghdam, Aghjabadi and
Fuzuli districts, the agency said.
- Fuzuli district
- Azerbaijan's liberated territories
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St. Joseph's receives violence prevention grant
St. Joseph's Area Health Services has been awarded $57,345 grant to support local violence prevention programs.
St. Joseph's Community Health brings multi-level violence prevention efforts to area communities located in St. Joseph's service area.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The Metallurgical Industries Holding Company has established a technical committee to reassess the investment required for the modernization of the Egyptalum Factory Complex. This reassessment aligns with the company's redevelopment tender.
Economic fluctuations have necessitated a re-evaluation of the investment cost, previously estimated at $315m. Sources now anticipate a potential increase to $400-450m, with a definitive figure expected upon the committee's conclusion.
The victor of the development tender will contribute the investment towards Egyptalum's capital augmentation, post fair value assessment.
The company intends to maintain its controlling interest, ensuring any strategic partner holds less than a 50% stake.
Today's announcement revealed two bids for the redevelopment: one from a Chinese firm and another from an Emirati entity, both presenting technical proposals.
These contenders will forward their financial bids after reviewing the technical requirements for enhancing the factory complex, spanning over 5,000 feddans.
As previously disclosed, the refurbishment encompasses multiple sectors: aluminium production lines, electrical networks, anodic conductor bar manufacturing, carbon processing, water systems, air compressors, industrial gas stations, and foundry operations.
EgyptAlum's current output is approximately 320,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, including diverse castings like cylinders, 9.5 mm wire, and foundry moulds with 77.7/99.8% purity. The tender also covers upgrades to the rolling mill, workshops, extrusion plant, labs, transport, and port unloading and shipping facilities at Safaga.
Aiming to boost its annual production to 570,000 tonnes from the existing 320,000, the company is exploring enhancements to its current plant with Bechtel and plans for a new factory capable of producing 250,000 tonnes per year.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar will participate as a“Guest Country of Honor” in the 23rd edition of the China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT 2023). The event will take place in Xiamen, China from September 8th to 11th, under the theme of“Open and Integrated: Key to High–Quality Development”.
The Qatar pavilion will feature several entities including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar (IPA Qatar), Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatari Diar.
Qatar's participation aims to showcase the Qatari economy and its prominent position on the regional and international levels, introduce the attractive Qatari business environment provided by Qatar for international businessmen and investors, highlight the incentives and initiatives launched by the country to support the private sector and enhance the competitiveness and diversification of the economy, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Additionally, it aims to strengthen the close bilateral ties between the State of Qatar and the People's Republic of China.
The China International Fair for Investment and Trade is held annually every September in the city of Xiamen and is considered one of the largest events to attract foreign investment.
This year's edition will witness the organization of several panels, presentations, and interactive meetings to highlight major issues such as attracting foreign investment, strategies to enter international markets, bilateral commercial and economic exchanges, sustainable development, smart manufacturing, the digital economy, and the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed support amongst most of the committee members for beginning to taper the current policy of rate hikes soon.
However, most members are unclear about what the peak rate to be reached during 2023 will need to be, with analysts currently forecasting a consensus 5%. The minutes did reveal
a consensus that the rate was approaching a“sufficiently restrictive” level. The release of the minutes boosted stock markets and triggered a small selloff in the US Dollar. In the Forex market, the US Dollar has clearly been the weakest major currency, with the British Pound and the New Zealand Dollar looking particularly strong.
the gbp/usd currency pair
the nzd/usd currency pair
have reached new 3-month high prices. Flash Services & Manufacturing PMI data released yesterday in Germany, France, and the UK came in mostly a little higher than had been expected. It is a public holiday today in the USA (Thanksgiving) and local markets will be closed. Daily new global coronavirus cases
remained steady last week, maintaining a downwards trend which began last July. It is estimated that 68.4% of the world's population has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccination. Total confirmed new coronavirus cases worldwide stand at over 644.5
million with an average case fatality rate of 1.03%.
The rate of new coronavirus infections appears to now be significantly increasing
China, Japan, the Solomon Islands, and Venezuela.
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Army Chief Meets American Defence University Delegation
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CICU suggests measures to Punjab Govt for growth of MSMEs
New Delhi, 26 Oct (KNN) Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) has forwarded to Punjab Government a slew of measures for growth of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
“There is a dire need of aid for revival to boost MSME Industries' morale,” highlighted President, S. Upkar Singh Ahuja and Secretary General, Pankaj Sharma of CICU.
CICU has urged the state government of Punjab to extend their support. It however cautioned against orders such as of Urban and Housing Department, Rasta for Industrial units changed from 16 feet to 33 feet and Minimum size of Industrial plot changed to 1 1/2 Acres.
“Such orders should be abolished with immediate effect,” CICU demanded.
The other suggestions included reduction in Electricity charges for MSME upto 100KW and termination of Institutional Tax.
Further, it asked for abolition of enhancement charges levied by PSIEC.
It also stressed on the allotment of plots at Dhanansu Focal Point for MSME at special rates.
J.S Bhogal, Publicity Secretary, CICU, Rajat Gupta, Press Secretary, CICU & Sarvjit Singh, Vice President, CICU jointly mentioned that Ex. Chief Minister of Punjab, S. Amarinder Singh announced INR 32 crore for complete facelift of the Ludhiana Focal Points in his visit last year to the city, but no significant development had been done till date.
They pointed out that construction of roads were still pending in Focal Point areas and other development works like proper & adequate Street Lighting, Sewerage, Green belts etc. were yet to start.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 20 (Petra)--A memorandum of understanding was signed on Monday between Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) founded by the Crown Prince Foundation and Jordan Green Building Council as part of the two parties' efforts to develop new fields of cooperation in the areas of exchange of experiences, training and awareness.
The agreement which was signed at HTU campus in King Hussein Business Park, Amman, was signed by H.E. Prof. Labib Al Khadra; HTU President and Jordan GBC Chairman Eng. Abdullah Bdeir.
Al Khadra pointed out the importance of this collaboration, which will assist HTU students in developing a portfolio of advanced skills and knowledge in Green Architecture which enables them to become positive contributors to the sustainable development of the Kingdom and the region.
Bdeir stressed on the importance of empowering the young generation to practice their role as active members of the community through capitalizing on the latest Jordan GBC initiatives such as the Green Affordable Housing campaign and the empowerment of the solid waste management supply chain as part of the overall green infrastructure schemes given the responsibility of the building sector as a major consumer of resources such as water, energy and generation of solid waste.
Under the MoU, Jordan GBC will offer several training opportunities in the green building field to HTU students, conduct joint research efforts, and connect HTU's student with contractors and consulting firms in the green building sector.
The MoU will also open the door for graduates from other Jordanian universities along with practicing professionals to participate in specialized up-skilling training courses offered by Jordan GBC and in collaboration with HTU.
Jordan GBC is a non-profit Jordanian association founded in 2009. The council includes companies and experts from different fields of sectors related to design, supply, and construction of buildings. The Council has rehabilitated a large number of specialists in Jordan and in many Arab countries and works hand in hand with official institutions and ministries, trade unions and business associations to achieve national goals. Jordan GBC currently heads a network of 14 councils in 14 countries in the MENA region.
Al Hussein Technical University was founded in 2016 by the Crown Prince Foundation, as a technical university which offers bachelor's and intermediate degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.
20/11/2017 - 01:35:03 PM
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Tue 25 Jan 2022, 12:39 PM
Last updated: Tue 25 Jan 2022, 12:48 PM
Residents in Al Khail Gate will not be able to enter their buildings without an access card from February 1.
In an email to residents, the community's property management company said the building access control system will“ensure a safer and more convenient access”.
“In order to prevent any inconvenience, you are encouraged to collect your access card as soon as possible from the Property Management Office before January 31, 2022,” the mail said.
Residents need to submit their Emirates ID and Ejari to get the card.
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Paid parking was introduced to the community in 2018. Residents get one free parking space per flat. For everyone else, the parking fee is Dh4 per hour, with a maximum daily fee of Dh32.
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(MENAFN- Mediashine PR) Kolkata, February 29, 2024 – Aakash, the national leader in preparing students for Medical and Engineering Entrance Exams, added another feather in their cap by introducing study material in Bengali version for NEET(UG) aspirants of West Bengal.
Today in the Launch Event held at Aakash South Kolkata Centre, the Head of the Departments and other senior faculty members from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology Departments involved in the project unveiled the study material in Bengali version.
While addressing the press today, National Academic Director- NEET Division Mr. Nabin Kaarki said “Students were always in demand of appropriate Study Material in Bengali from a national brand since a good number of students prefer to write NEET (UG) in Bengali. Aakash, being a pioneer since 1988, has taken this initiative seriously. After an exhaustive hard work of expert team for more than one year, we could make it possible. I am sure that this content will cater to the need and contribute strongly in preparation of vernacular students.”
Last year, 1,04,923 students have registered in NEET (UG) 2023 from West Bengal out of which 43,890 students have opted for Bengali. Statistic from NEET (UG) 2019 to 2023 clearly indicates the increasing interest of students to write in Bengali. This is first of its kind initiative by any National Level Institute that can directly benefit such students.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 26 Mar 2023, 8:50 AM
Three men were caught stealing iron scaffolds from a villa construction site by the security guard assigned to the area.
The guard saw the men loading 100 iron scaffolds into a pickup truck, taking advantage of the fact that there was no one else at the construction site. He filmed the thieves in action on his phone and then called the neighbouring villa's owner. The latter came to the site immediately but the thieves had already left.
A witness said that one of the defendants called him and told him that he was working in a villa under construction and had few iron scaffoldings for sale. He went to the site where he met the accused and another person, and bought the scaffolding for Dh1,300. He asked for a sale invoice and handed over a copy of his ID card. The police was able to identify the accused, who confessed to the crime.
The arrested man has been sentenced to one month in prison, followed by deportation. The other two thieves, who are still at large, and the arrested one have been fined Dh5,000 jointly.
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Marriott hotel chain leaves Russia following 25 years over Western bans
(MENAFN) The Marriott hotel chain stated it is leaving Russia following 25 years, as Western bans made it "impossible" to keep working there.
The firm shut its Moscow office and stopped investment in Russia 3 months ago, after the attack of Ukraine.
Yet, its 22 hotels in the nation are owned by third groups and stayed operating.
Marriott declared the process of stopping services in Russia was "complex".
According to a declaration "We have come to the view that newly announced US, UK and EU restrictions will make it impossible for Marriott to continue to operate or franchise hotels in the Russian market."
The firm stated it stayed "focused on taking care of our Russian-based associates" and had been backing people in Ukraine and Russia to protect service with Marriott outside nations affected by the war.
It further claimed "We continue to join our associates and millions of people around the world in wishing for an end to the current violence and the start of a path towards peace."
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Akasa Air To Begin Flights On Chennai-Mumbai Route From Sep 15
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Akasa Air on Tuesday (August 2) mentioned it could fly daily direct flights on the Chennai-Mumbai route from subsequent month onwards as its gears to launch its industrial operation within the nation later this week.
The flights between Chennai and Mumbai sector would start from September 15, an organization assertion mentioned.
The airliner as a part of pan-India community connectivity, would additionally add new routes between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru routes from August 23.
“With the first flight scheduled to take off on August 7, we have seen tremendous response for booking from travellers and our first flight got sold out within a day of going live,” Akasa Air co-founder and chief industrial officer, Praveen Iyer mentioned.
“With an aircraft arriving every fortnight, we are delighted to augment our network to meet our commitment of progressively adding more cities along new sectors to establish a pan-India presence,” he mentioned.
Akasa Air would fly between Mumbai-Ahmedabad on August 7 the inaugural day and would later increase the routes to Bengaluru-Kochi (August 12 onwards), Bengaluru-Mumbai (August 19 onwards), Bengaluru-Ahmedabad (August 23 onwards).
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The deal promises to push bilateral trade between the UAE and Israel beyond US$10 billion within five years
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which was signed on May 31, 2022, will come into effect on April 1, 2023. This means that tariffs will be removed or reduced on more than 96 percent of product lines, which covers 99 percent of the current value of traded goods between the UAE and Israel.
The UAE-Israel CEPA is now the second of the UAE's new foreign-trade deals to be ratified following the successful roll out of the UAE-India CEPA in May 2022. In addition to the new tariff structures, the agreement with Israel removes unnecessary barriers to trade, improves market access for services suppliers, opens opportunities in government procurement, provides a platform for SMEs to expand internationally, establishes parameters for digital trade, protects intellectual property, and creates transparent trade remedy mechanisms.
The CEPA is designed to push UAE-Israel non-oil bilateral trade from the US$1.3 billion recorded in 2021 to US$10 billion by the end of the decade. In 2022, bilateral non-oil trade reached US$2.49 billion, a 90 percent increase on 2021's total, with re-exports from Israel growing 71.2 percent and non-oil exports to Israel climbing 48.6 percent.
The UAE-Israel CEPA is a part of the UAE's new trade agenda and efforts to double the size of economy from AED1.4 trillion to AED3 trillion by 2030. The UAE has now concluded CEPAs with India, Israel, Indonesia, Türkiye and Georgia.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) National crush Triptii Dimri is celebrating her 29th birthday on the sets of an upcoming project as she is currently shooting in Rishikesh.
As she celebrates her birthday amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Rishikesh, Triptii took a moment to reflect on her journey in the film industry.
The actress, who gained massive fandom with her performance in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal', said: "I couldn't ask for a more fulfilling birthday than spending it amidst the enchanting beauty of Rishikesh, doing what I love most. Every moment on set is a gift, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to celebrate my special day immersed in my passion for acting."
On the work front, Triptii Dimri has multiple projects in the pipeline including 'Vicky Vidya ka Wo Wala Video' alongside Rajkummar Rao, 'Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam' opposite Vicky Kaushal and Amy Vik, and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' opposite Kartik Aaryan.
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Published: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 12:26 PM
Last updated: Wed 30 Nov 2022, 1:17 PM
Several England players, including captain Ben Stokes, are feeling unwell on the eve of the team's first cricket test (in 17 years) in Pakistan.
Only five England players — Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope and Joe Root – turned up for training at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The rest of the squad members stayed at the team hotel.
Team spokesman Danny Reuben didn't elaborate on the nature of the illnesses or give the exact number of affected England players. However, he said in a statement that the unwell players“have been advised to stay at the hotel to rest up'.
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In the absence of Stokes, the Pakistan Cricket Board had to postpone the trophy unveiling of the series by a day and the ceremony will now be held on Thursday ahead of the toss for the first test.
England has already named its playing XI for the opening game of the three-match series with all-rounder Liam Livingstone set to make his test debut while Ben Duckett was named as opener with Zak Crawley.
England last toured Pakistan in 2005 and is scheduled to play three test matches at Rawalpindi, Multan and Karachi.
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Glendale, Arizona: Shohei Ohtani is likely to get two or three plate appearances Tuesday when he makes his exhibition debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago White Sox.
It'll be the two-way star's first game action since signing a record $700 million, 10-year contract during the offseason - and since right elbow surgery in September that will keep the two-time MVP from pitching this year. He'll be the designated hitter, a role he's expected to fill all season.
Ohtani has looked sharp in practice this spring and took live batting practice on Sunday. Manager Dave Roberts has said Ohtani will dictate how many at-bats he gets Tuesday, but he expected him to come up two or three times.
The 29-year-old Ohtani is further along in his recovery than Los Angeles anticipated, and the team hopes he will be available when the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres play a two-game series in Seoul, South Korea, on March 20 and 21 to start the regular season.
"Most importantly is his health,” Roberts told reporters this week. "So if it lines up, great. And if it doesn't, then we'll still move on from there.”
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Sweden: NATO associate requests F-16s to support new enlargement
(MENAFN) In a diplomatic twist, the approval of Sweden's NATO accession is reportedly contingent on the United States' willingness to supply fighter jets to the nation, according to Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom. Speaking at NATO headquarters in Brussels ahead of a meeting with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Billstrom revealed that Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership is tied to the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets.
Recent reports suggested that Ankara had informed NATO members that Sweden's accession would not be approved at the bloc's foreign ministers meeting this week unless certain conditions were met. Turkey, seeking to strengthen its fleet of F-16 jets with both new aircraft and upgrade kits for existing planes, has set its sights on a deal with the United States. This,
however, comes with the condition of linking the agreement to deliveries of F-35s to Greece.
The intricate diplomatic maneuvering underscores the complexity of Sweden's NATO membership, described by Billstrom as being "hostage" to Washington's policies and negotiations between the two rival members of the alliance. The foreign minister emphasized that Sweden has fulfilled its commitments, referencing the agreement reached during the NATO summit in Vilnius hosted by Lithuania in July. During this summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for Sweden's NATO candidacy.
The reported agreement between the United States and Sweden is said to be facilitated by President Joe Biden's commitment to overcoming resistance to F-16 sales in Congress. Biden aims to achieve this by bundling F-35 deliveries to Greece with the deal. The unfolding situation not only sheds light on the intricate geopolitics within NATO but also raises questions about the role of arms deals in shaping diplomatic relations and alliance dynamics within the international community.
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DUBAI, 7th October, 2022 (WAM) -- A total of 1,809 real estate transactions worth AED7.3 billion were conducted during the week ending 7th October, 2022, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department.
A total of 98 plots were sold for AED975.52 million, and 1,711 apartments and villas were purchased for AED4.47 billion.
The mortgaged properties for the week reached AED1.47 billion, while 157 properties were granted between first-degree relatives worth AED418.56 million.
The top three land transactions were a land in Business Bay sold for AED74 million, a land sold for AED72 million in Umm Al Sheif, and a land sold for AED58 million in Palm Jumeirah. Jebel Ali recorded the most transactions for this week with 18 sales transactions worth AED58 million, followed by Al Hebiah Fifth with 15 sales transactions worth AED52 million, and Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens with 14 sales transactions worth AED293 million.
The top three transactions for apartments and villas were sold in Palm Jumeirah for AED55 million, AED42 million and AED36 million respectively. Business Bay recorded the most transactions for this week with 211 sales transactions worth AED363 million, followed by Palm Jumeirah with 143 sales transactions worth AED1 billion, and Umm Suqeim Third with 137 sales transactions worth AED370 million.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The improved macroeconomic conditions of Qatar, the growing prospects for the public private partnership (PPP) and North Field expansion have fuelled the debt financing needs of corporate sector, which now seeks relaxation relating to local capital issuance, according to sources.
'The opportunities are across the board, but specifically in the non-financial sector,' a source in an investment entity said, highlighting the need to develop the local corporate debt market.
The Qatari government, responsible for 99% of domestic issuance, continues to issue sovereign bonds despite its limited budget financing needs so that it can maintain a benchmark yield curve to price semi-sovereign and corporate issuances.
Highlighting that the ambit of PPP, which was initially introduced in school projects, is being widened; the source said the role of the private sector is getting enlarged, so would be their funding requirements.
Indications are that the PPP would be introduced in many sectors, especially considering that thrust has been on diversification and already the non-hydrocarbons sector's contribution are gaining traction.
The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar chief executive Sheikh Ali Alwaleed al-Thani, had earlier told the Qatar Economic Forum that the country is 'now looking at expanding this (PPP) programme across different sectors.'
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, other projects proposed to be rolled out using the PPP model involve state-of-the-art technologies and industries, such as solar energy-related projects and the construction of storage spaces in the new free zone area. This new PPP law applies across all industries and sectors.
The PPP Law aims to allow the public sector a new perspective in managing national projects in order to enhance the proficiency, productivity and sustainability of such projects and handling the same in a cost efficient manner, according to law firm Al Tamimi.
A Qatar Financial Centre report had said large corporates in the energy, transport and logistics sectors make 'ideal' candidates for issuing bonds and sukuk since they require 'substantial' financing for working capital over long term.
Qatar's North Field expansion, through which it is expected to raise Qatar's liquefied natural gas or LNG production capacity from 77mn tonnes per annum (Mta) to 110Mta by 2025 and 126Mta by 2027, would also call for firms in the supporting sector to expand their services for which debt plays a crucial role.
Considering the present scenario, relaxation in norms relating to issuances could attract the corporate houses to look for alternate funding routes, sources said.
'Issuing debt instruments will help diversify the company's funding base, and it is also a less restrictive compared to bank financing as the debtors have no say over the running of the business – granting them significantly greater freedom of operations,' the QFC report had said.
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Pacific Niugini in talks to acquire Papua New Guinea exploration tenement
() is in preliminary discussions and has signed a confidentiality agreement regarding the potential acquisition of an exploration tenement in Papua New Guinea.
This is located near its existing Garaina gold-copper-molybdenum project and if acquired would complement its existing projects in the country.
The company intends to review available data relating to the tenement in connection with deciding whether to make an offer to acquire the tenement.
Garaina is located 150 kilometres southeast of the Hidden Valley Mine and Wau Town.
Drilling to date has returned results such as:
- 20 metres at 2.89 grams per tonne gold from 107 metres including 11 metres at 4.72g/t gold;
- 35 metres at 3.04g/t gold from 136 metres including 4 metres at 18.75g/t gold and 11 metres at 8.24g/t gold;
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- 61 metres at 306ppm molybdenum from 202 metres.
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Two women were arrested for alleged drug trafficking and drug abuse offenses in Macau on Saturday.
The women, a Filipino domestic worker and an unemployed local woman surnamed Luk, are both aged around 40, Macau Daily News reports.
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At 9:30pm, police officer stopped the Filipino woman on Rua da Barca and found a packet of what they suspected to be methamphetamine, weighing 0.97 gram, on her.
It is understood the woman spent 1,800 patacas (US$223) to buy 1.5 grams of the drug from a Filipino man at 4am at Praca Ponte Horta. She had consumed some and planned to sell the rest.
Police later took the maid to her place of residence, on Rua da Alegria, and found Luk in the flat. They suspected she had also been taking drugs. They confiscated 0.1 gram of suspected methamphetamine, equipment for drug use and some plastic bags.
The Filipino woman told the police the plastic bags were for packaging the drug into small packets for sale.
After testing, both women came up positive for methamphetamine. They were sent to the public prosecutions office to be charged with drug trafficking, drug abuse and possession of equipment for smoking dangerous drugs.
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(MENAFN- Mid-East) Annual Health Performance Awards Celebrates Global Winners:
Saudi Ministry of Health celebrated Monday the annual Health Performance Awards, at a ceremony held in the capital Riyadh.
During his speech at the ceremony, Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel explained that the average length of stay for hospitalized patients has decreased from 6.5 days to 4.5 days, which means saving around 13,000 beds, equivalent to 5 medical cities. He also pointed out that the rate of those served within 4 hours increased from 36% in 2017 to 85% in 2022, with an improvement rate of 137%, while the mortality rate from acute heart attacks decreased to 15%, achieving excellent levels in best practice metrics.
Minister Al-Jalajel indicated that the improvement rate in the performance of the Saudi health sector since 2017 has increased by 40.1%, while the number of operations performed weekly has jumped from 2,000 to 8,400 operations, with the Ministry working to achieve the target for this year of 10,000 operations weekly.
The Health Performance Awards have witnessed this year a tangible expansion in covering various aspects of the healthcare sphere, including specialized tracks for the Food and Drug regulators, modern healthcare model, clinical review trials, support services, and healthcare Innovation.
The wide international participation in this year's submissions reflects the global interest in the efforts made by the country to develop the quality, and efficiency of the system, which contributes to improving the quality of life and services provided to beneficiaries, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TOKYO, April 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's crude oil exports to Japan in March grew 12.0 percent from a year earlier to 6.28 million barrels, or 203,000 barrels per day (bpd), for the first increase in two months, government data showed Thursday.
As Japan's fourth-biggest oil provider, Kuwait supplied 7.1 percent of the Asian nation's total crude imports, the Japanese Natural Resources and Energy Agency said in a preliminary report.
Japan's overall imports of crude oil rose 22.5 percent year-on-year to 2.87 million bpd, up for the eighth month in a row. Shipments from the Middle East accounted for 93.3 percent of the total, up 2.8 percentage points from the year before, it said.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) returned to be Japan's No.1 oil supplier, with imports from the country surging 84.8 percent from a year earlier to 1.10 million bpd, followed by Saudi Arabia with 983,000 bpd, down 5.8 percent.
Qatar ranked third with 265,000 bpd and Russia fifth with 104,000 bpd, respectively. Japan is the world's third biggest oil consumer after China and the US. (end)
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