Abu Dhabi, Dubai airports among Middle East's best airports
(MENAFN) Airports Council International (ACI) has revealed Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports to be in the top three list for the Middle East's best airports for last year.
The outcome of the survey has confirmed Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to had been rated by passengers as the top, with Amman (AMM) and Madina (MED) (tied) and Dubai International (DXB) following it.
Dubai Airports' CEO Paul Griffiths commented "we made passenger journeys through the facility smoother by reducing waiting times - by deploying cutting edge technology to track and manage queues in real time, as well as by enabling the use of Emirates ID at smart gates for UAE residents."
He continued "2017 witnessed the launch of WOW-Fi, the world's fastest free airport Wi-Fi, followed by free streaming movies for our passengers through our partnership with ICFlix."
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Retailers and the price watchdog have not seen eye-to-eye on the latest report on organic food margins. © Keystone / Christian Beutler
Supermarket chain Migros used legal threats to delay a price watchdog report on excessive profit-taking, according to correspondence obtained by the Swiss media. This content was published on March 18, 2023 March 18, 2023 minutes swissinfo.ch/mga
Price watchdog Stefan Meierhans has been embroiled in a fight with Migros for months, which complained that his original report late last year was biased and inaccurate.
Meierhans eventually published an amended version of his report in January, calling for food retailers to charge less for organic foods. He also complained about the legal pressure he was facing.
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The price of food is particularly sensitive at the moment with inflation raising household bills .
The Swiss media has obtained correspondence that shows how supermarket chain Migros put pressure on the price watchdog to water down his report.
Migros lawyers demanded 153 changes to the report, leading Meierhans to declare:“They are practically demanding that the price watchdog adopts the Migros point of view.”
In the end, some compromise changes were made to the report so it could be published in a timely manner without a huge legal fight.
But the reports of several media platforms on Saturday suggests that the issue could drag on.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Dec. 7 (Petra) -- A committee to draw up a national charter for the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) is working on a draft, in line with best international practices and the recommendations of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The National Charter of Ethics for Artificial Intelligence will include key principles and guidelines that prop up the responsible and ethical implementation of AI technology the Kingdom, while simultaneously fostering creativity and a stimulating investment environment, a statement released Tuesday by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship said.
The committee is leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to review and analyze international best practices and identifying key points and shared principles with most countries, with the aim of highlighting the importance of AI, and its role in utilizing resources and saving time and effort.
According to the statement, the draft charter complies with the UNESCO's recommendations on the ethics of artificial intelligence, which Jordan took part in formulating and was adopted by all of the 193 member states, marking it the first international agreement that identifies the common values and principles necessary to ensure the development of artificial intelligence in an effective manner.
In December of 2020, the Cabinet passed the 2020 Jordanian Artificial Intelligence Policy, after which the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship held several discussion and interactive workshops, in cooperation with the non-profit organization Jordan Open Source Association. A host of AI and legal experts, as well as rights advocates participated in the workshops, which introduced the main goal of drafting the charter, and tackled a set of related principles and guidelines. Based on the outcomes of the workshops, the ministry formed the committee to draft the national charter, headed by the ministry, which began operations in the middle of the current year.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Aizawl, Dec 5 (IANS) Mizoram's outgoing Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Tuesday resigned as Mizo National Front (MNF) President after the party suffered a humiliating defeat in the just concluded assembly polls at the hands of the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM).
In his resignation letter sent to MNF Senior Vice-President and Deputy Chief Minister Tawnluia, the octogenarian tribal leader said that he took the moral responsibility as the head of the party for its electoral defeat.
"The MNF fails to win the state Assembly polls. In this regard, I take moral responsibility as party President. Considering that it is my obligation as the MNF chief, I do hereby tender resignation from the President's post and kindly request you to accept the same," he said in the letter.
Immediately after the declaration of results on Monday, Zoramthanga met Governor Hari Babu Kamabhampat and tendered his resignation as Chief Minister.
Zoramthanga lost his Aizawl East-1 seat where ZPM nominee Lalthansanga won by a margin of 2,101 votes.
Tawnluia also lost his Tuichang seat to ZPM's W. Chhuanawma by a margin of 909 votes.
The militant outfit turned political party MNF got only 10 seats and 35.10 per cent vote in the November 7 elections, the results of which were declared on Monday. The ruling party secured 26 seats and 37.70 per cent vote in the 2018 Assembly polls.
The ZPM, formed in 2018, secured 27 seats and 37.86 per cent vote in the 40-member Mizoram assembly, to wrest power in the Christian-dominated state.
The MNF emerged from Mizo National Famine Front (MNFF) , a platform that protested the inaction of the Centre during the 1959 famine in Mizo people inhabited areas. The front, led by charismatic leader Laldenga, staged a militant uprising in 1966 and for several years carried out underground activities. Normalcy returned to Mizoram following the signing of Mizo peace accord in 1986 under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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I received my BA (Media Arts) from Royal Holloway, University of London, my MA (Film Studies) from the University of Reading and my PhD (Film and Television Studies) from the University of Warwick. Prior to joining the University of Leicester, I taught film, television and media studies at the University of Warwick, Bath Spa University and Sheffield Hallam University. Although my research focus is contemporary film and television, with a particular focus on gender and the family, I will never miss an opportunity to discuss the merits of Back to the Future, which I''ve been known to (controversially) claim to be the greatest film ever made.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. Azerbaijan,
Romania, Georgia, and Hungary together with Bulgaria and the EU
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the creation of
the Green Energy platform, Trend reports.
"We had a fruitful meeting on Green Energy Corridor with the
participation of 4 countries, Bulgaria and EU in Budapest. We
agreed to start a feasibility study right after the tender and hold
a meeting of transmission system operators in December in Baku in
order to establish a joint venture," Minister of Energy of
Azerbaijan Parviz Shahbazov wrote on his page on X.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan, Romania Georgia and Hungary signed an
agreement to build a Black Sea sea-belt electric cable from the
Black Sea coast of Georgia to the Black Sea coast of Romania on
December 17, 2022.
The Black Sea Energy Submarine Cable project intends to provide
Europe with secure energy sources. In order to assist the
initiative, the European Commission, Azerbaijan, Romania, Hungary,
and Georgia signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement in
The main priority of the project is to deliver renewable energy
to Romania through underwater electrical cables passing through
Azerbaijan and Georgia. It is anticipated that the project, with an
initial budget of $2.3 billion, will be operational by 2029.
As part of this project, it is planned to lay a 1,195-kilometer
power transmission line with a capacity of 1,000 MW between Georgia
and Romania and install a digital connecting cable. To this end,
with the support of the World Bank, it is planned to prepare a
technical and economic justification for the project by the end of
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Moscow, November 21 (Petra) -- The Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting Tuesday in Moscow on the Israeli war on Gaza and ceasefire efforts.
Lavrov praised the Committee assigned by the Arab-Islamic Summit to achieve a long-standing ceasefire in embattled Gaza.
He said Russia supports immediate ceasefire according to the UN and Security Council resolutions and with the decisions of the peace summit in Cairo and the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh.
Lavrov condemned Israel's "collective punishment" against Palestinians in besieged Gaza, accusing Israel of committing "blatant violations" of international humanitarian law.
He urged introducing more humanitarian aid to the embattled coastal enclave to avoid an "unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe."
The Russian Foreign Minister expressed his country's support for creating conditions to start peace efforts between Palestinians and Israelis based on the two-state solution.
The Ministerial Committee noted the "importance" of members of the Security Council and the international community to take "effective and urgent" action to realise an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, adding that a truce is a priority for all Arab and Islamic countries.
Ministerial Committee members discussed lifting the Israeli siege on Gaza, releasing prisoners and starting a serious and just peace process that enjoys the support of international legitimacy authorities.
They urged the international community to reject what they described as "selectivity" in applying international legal and moral standards and "turning a blind eye to the heinous" Israeli crimes against Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
They said, "The Israeli authorities' violation of international law and non-compliance with international legitimacy resolutions weaken the legitimacy of the international system, the credibility of its defenders and its ability to maintain peace, security, and regional stability in the future. This fuels the motives of extremism and violence."
They demanded allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid, food, water, fuel and electricity to Gaza, noting that depriving the people of Gaza of the basic requirements of life is a "clear violation of international humanitarian law, especially the Fourth Geneva Convention."
Members of the Ministerial Committee comprised foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Palestine and the secretary of the organisation of Islamic cooperation.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- The European Union (EU) and Jordan stressed Friday that the status of Jerusalem concerns the entire world and repeated their position of a two-state solution to resolve the Palestine question.
"What happens in Jerusalem and in particular what happens in the holy places is not only relevant for Muslims. This is not an issue just for the Muslim world. It is relevant for the entire world. The situation of Jerusalem is very dear to us," EU High Representative Federica Mogherin told a press conference after meeting Jordanian Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayman Al Safadi in Brussels today.
She expressed support to Jordan's role saying "Jordan has a key role and special role to play when it comes to the holy places (in Jerusalem) and it has the support of the entire international community." "Europe is firmly behind in supporting Jordan in its moderate, wise role in the region and in particular to preserve the status quo of the holy places," she said.
Mogherini said she spoke to Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser yesterday and expressed the EU's disagreement about the decision of the US administration on Jerusalem.
On his part, Al Safadi told the joint press conference that the EU is a reliable partner and added that "we are in a very, very difficult times that require immediate action and prevent a very bad situation from becoming worse." "Jerusalem is very sensitive to Arabs, Muslims and Christians and its importance is for the whole world," he stressed.
He said the US move to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is a "very dangerous decision which goes against international legality and UN resolutions." "It is important that we move forward towards resolving the Palestine-Israeli conflict. East Jerusalem is the capital of the Palestinian state. That is a fact, that is a reality," stressed Al Safadi.
He said that Jordan has called for an emergency ministerial meeting of the Arab League to convene in Cairo on Saturday and an Islamic summit is expected to take place in Turkey on Wednesday to discuss the issue.
"We know that Europe is a partner. We will look what we can do together and what steps can be taken now to try and create a horizon that we need," he added. (end) nk.mt
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Pay or no pay?
With state and certain private workers laid off as a result of Minnesota’s government shutdown, should lawmakers accept their pay?
Differing perspectives on that question were offered by area lawmakers Thursday as the shutdown entered its second week.
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(MENAFN) Over the weekend, severe tornadoes and strong thunderstorms swept through Mississippi, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The storm included a tornado that caused damage for nearly 100 kilometers northeast of Jackson, sweeping through the rural towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork at 113 kilometers per hour without weakening and racing towards Alabama.
The damage was extensive, with at least 25 people confirmed dead and dozens more injured. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported four people missing as search and rescue teams combed through the destruction looking for survivors in Silver City. Mississippi resident Rodney Porter described the devastation he witnessed, stating that he smelled natural gas and heard people screaming for help in the dark. "Houses are gone, houses stacked on top of houses with vehicles on top of that," he said. Photographs of the destruction showed entire buildings left in rubble and cars turned over on their sides as people climbed through the debris in darkness.
President Biden called the images from Mississippi "heartbreaking" and stated that the government will do everything they can to help those affected.  The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with state and local partners to provide assistance to those impacted by the storm.
The recovery process may take some time as officials assess the full extent of the damage from the tornadoes and strong thunderstorms that hit the South and Midwest over the weekend. Kentucky was also heavily impacted, with at least 74 people confirmed dead and dozens more still missing.
Natural disasters like these serve as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and response efforts. It is important to have a plan in place to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a disaster. Stay updated on weather alerts and emergency information, and follow the guidance of local authorities to stay safe.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The UK is providing urgent food and farming support to Sri Lankans hit hardest by the economic crisis, UK Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia, and the UN, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon said.
More than one third of people are struggling to eat and are suffering shortages of fuel, power, and medicines. Sri Lanka has the fifth largest food price inflation in the world, up 93.7% last month, with rice costing 150% more than this time last year.
At a meeting with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry at the UN General Assembly, Lord Tariq Ahmad set out the UK's package of £3 million lifesaving support.
The funding will be delivered through Red Cross and UN partners. It will provide access to food, seeds, and tools to help grow crops as well as mental health care, including for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
“The UK stands by the people of Sri Lanka who are facing such a challenging time. The ongoing crisis is deeply concerning with so many in dire need of help.We are providing £3 million of lifesaving support to the most vulnerable and will continue to work with international partners to help Sri Lanka,” Lord Tariq Ahmad said.
This new funding is just part of the UK's ongoing support to Sri Lanka. The UK is already providing support through the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank. The UK is the largest donor to the CERF, contributing more than $1.7bn to the fund since its inception in 2006 and it has already provided $5m to Sri Lanka. The Asian Development Bank and World Bank are providing emergency assistance under a joint action plan to help reduce the impact of economic crisis on the people of Sri Lanka.
The new package is in addition to the UK's £11.3 million Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme (2022-2025) for Sri Lanka which focusses on addressing the legacy of conflict in the country.
The people of the UK and Sri Lanka share close ties, with a large diaspora community in the UK, and 65,000 British visitors to the island since January 2022. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 23. bp as operator of
the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field development
project, commenced a new 4-dimensional (4D) high-definition ocean
bottom node seismic program on the ACG field on 20 January, Trend
reports via the company.
Reportedly, this is the largest-ever seismic acquisition
commitment made by bp globally by all its aspects – area size, cost
and program duration.
“The program, which will focus on ACG's Balakhany and Fasila
reservoirs, will cover an area of 740 square kilometres under
source and 507 square kilometres under receivers, with a total cost
of around $370 million and a duration of five years (2024-2028).
Planning for this extended program started early last year. The
plan is to conduct five monitors over five years, utilizing ocean
bottom nodes, one dual source vessel - the Murovdag, and one node
vessel – the Guba,” said the company.
The program will be implemented by the Caspian Geo LLC.
ACG is a super-giant field and to date more than 4.3 billion
barrels (581 million tonnes) of oil have been produced from the
field. The oil is exported to world markets, primarily via the
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Western Route Export pipelines.
Till the end of the third quarter of 2023, total investments of
more than $43 billion have been made into the development of the
ACG currently has nine offshore platforms – seven production
platforms and two process, gas compression, water injection and
utilities platforms. The platforms export oil and gas to the
Sangachal terminal, one of the world's largest oil and gas
terminals, onshore near Baku.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. Western states
stand against Azerbaijan due to its being a Muslim state and
signing the Shusha Declaration with Türkiye, the Chairman of the
Defense, Security, and Anti-Corruption Committee of the Azerbaijani
Parliament Ziyafat Asgarov said at today's parliamentary meeting,
The MP noted that after the signing of the aforementioned
declaration, the West began worrying over it.
"First, France opposed it, and later it turned out to be an
order from Washington," emphasized Asgarov.
He also pointed out that the US always claims Azerbaijan is its
"But how do they treat a strategic partner? Azerbaijan liberated
its territories from occupation, and restored international law. In
30 years, none of the Western states opposed Armenia and imposed
sanctions. But now, when we have liberated our lands, there is
pressure on us," the MP stressed.
"The US is using France to stay in the shadows. Such
hypocritical policies cannot be implemented. Being a powerful
state, the US should stand for truth, supporting international law.
We waged war fairly, with no civilian casualties and no 'ethnic
cleansing'. The US has made similar statements, and this is just
one of the reasons, as they did not accept the independent policy
of the President of Azerbaijan and also tried to prevent the
revival of a Muslim state," added the MP.
The Shusha Declaration, officially the Shusha Declaration on
allied relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
Republic of Türkiye, is a declaration on allied relations signed
between Azerbaijan and Türkiye on June 15, 2021.
The declaration touched various issues in the political,
economic, trade, culture, education, sport, and energy security
sectors, the Southern Gas Corridor, cooperation in the field of
defense industry, military cooperation and mutual military
assistance, Zangezur corridor, possibilities of cooperation within
the framework of the proposed six-party platform (Azerbaijan,
Armenia, Russia, Türkiye, Iran, Georgia), and opening a Turkish
consulate in Shusha.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 2. The Armenian lobby
is behind the calls against Azerbaijan in the European Parliament,
since the European parliamentarians, whom it takes in hand in
various ways, fulfill all orders with pleasure, political analyst
Azer Garayev told Trend .
Garayev noted that the European Parliament's call for sanctions
against Azerbaijan and the adoption of the resolution is another
"This document has no significance and the EU itself already
realizes that these claims are unfounded.
The Armenian lobby is funding the MPs. Kaspar Karapetyan, who
lives in Brussels (born in Greece, a citizen of Luxembourg and
Armenia) is behind this funding. Karapetyan was the organizer of
visits of the members of the European Parliament to Khankendi
during the years of Armenian occupation of 20% of Azerbaijan and
made serious efforts to legalize the separatist regime in the EU.
He was particularly active in encouraging the deputies, whom he fed
for years, to vote in favor of the document," the political
According to him, agents such as Macron, Islamophobic, racist,
and Turkophobic circles in the European Parliament, crusaders, and
people with neocolonial views are behind these games.
"Macron's efforts to rapidly arm Armenia and, in parallel, put
serious pressure on Azerbaijan and push Baku to make obvious
concessions are not yielding results. That is why the French
authorities continue to resort to various means. Armenia is a
serious milestone for Emmanuel Macron in the process of ensuring
Paris' geopolitical ambitions in the entire post-Soviet space, not
only in the South Caucasus," the political analyst emphasized.
Mentioning that the mentioned appeals and documents have no
force, Garayev noted that Azerbaijan has no obligations towards the
"The era of absolute monopoly of the West is already coming to
an end, such populism will not be useful. Paris' influence on Baku
is minimal. Due to this reason, Macron seeks to pursue the most
intensive and aggressive policy in the region," Garayev added.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: The Ministry of Municipality announced the date of International Horticultural Expo or Doha Expo 2023, which will be held from October 2, 2023 to March 28, 2024 in Al Bidda Park in Doha under the slogan 'Green Desert, Better Environment.'
The Minister of Municipality and President of the National Committee for Doha Expo 2023 H E Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaei stressed that the State of Qatar is taking pioneering steps to support a greener environment due to its firm realization that climate, water and soil are indispensable resources.
He expressed hope that global health conditions will continue to change positively so that everyone can celebrate the opening of Doha Expo 2023 on October 2, 2023, which will include six months of activities and celebrations with the participating international community.
His Excellency said during a speech on the occasion of the announcement of Doha Expo 2023 that by hosting this special edition of the International Horticultural Expo, which is sponsored by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), they seek to promote international cooperation on environmental and cultural issues, and to address the common global challenge of desertification.
Minister referred to Qatar receiving in November 2019 the official banner of hosting the first International Horticultural Expo in the Middle East and North Africa after Qatar was distinguished by its multiple activities and active participation in a number of international horticultural exhibitions, the last of which was Expo 2019 Beijing, where Qatar participated with a large pavilion.
A national committee is established for Qatar's hosting of the International Horticultural Expo, and the committee includes partners from government agencies, namely: the Ministries of Interior, Foreign Affairs, Environment and Climate Change, Finance, Culture, Sports and Youth, Transport, Information and Communications Technology, Commerce and Industry, Public Works Authority, Qatar National Tourism Council, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy.
His Excellency affirmed that the committee is continuing its preparations to host Doha Expo 2023 despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the local and global scale. He praised the efforts of the team led by Director of the Public Parks Department and Secretary General of the Committee Eng. Mohammed Ali Al Khoury who continue to plan and work with full force and with the speed required to organize an unforgettable event
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Morocco's consumer price index (CPI) recorded an increase of 0.1 percent in January 2018 compared to the previous month, with the highest increases in CPI recorded in Rabat at 0.8 percent, according to a note published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
The rise in the national consumer price index results from the 0.5 percent increase in the non-food products index and the 0.5 percent drop in the food products.
The decline in food product index observed between December 2017 and January 2018 mainly concerns vegetables, which experienced a 4.5 percent price drop, fruits at 2.0 percent, meat at 0.6 percent and fisheries at 0.3 percent, according to the same source.
Meanwhile, prices increased by 0.4 percent for coffee, tea, and cocoa and by 0.2 percent for milk, cheese, and eggs.
For non-food products, the increase mainly concerned the prices of tobacco, witha rise of 10.7 percent; fuel, which recorded an increase of 0.6 percent; and miscellaneous services at 21.8 percent.
The increase in cigarettes and cigar prices precedes a rise in the VAT imposed by the government, in accordance with the provisions of the 2018 Finance Act.
While the prices of fuel increased in January, their prices have declined this month. Diesel dropped approximately MAD 0.17 and MAD 0.15 for gasoline.
Rabat recorded the largest increase at 0.8 percent, followed by Laayoune and Safi at 0.5 percent, Fez at 0.4 percent and Casablanca at 0.2 percent.
On the other hand, decreases were recorded in Dakhla at 1.2 percent, in Guelmim at 0.5 percent and in Agadir, Oujda, Settat, Beni-Mellal and Al-Hoceima at 0.3 percent.
Compared to January 2017, the consumer price index has risen by 1.8 percent in January 2018. This is the result of 2 percent increases of the food index ofand non-food product increases at 1.3 percent.
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Biden: West will attack Russian oil shipments
(MENAFN) To put more pressure on Moscow, US President Joe Biden stated on Thursday at the NATO meeting in Madrid that the West will impose an embargo on ships delivering Russian oil.
“We and the West will not provide insurance to Russian ships for the transportation of oil, so they will have huge problems in delivering it to customers,” he highlighted.
In the case of an insurance ban, international corporations will no longer be authorized to carry or cover oil exports from Russia by sea.
Biden also predicted that Russia will struggle to maintain oil output owing to limited access to technology in the face of Western sanctions. The method of price controls, according to the US president, would also limit Moscow's earnings from oil exports.
The United States and its allies have been seeking for methods to contain growing energy prices, and are considering imposing price limitations on Russian oil imports. According to reports, Washington has proposed easing sanctions on insurance for ships transporting Russian oil only if nations agree to buy it at a predetermined maximum price, so establishing a price restriction.
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(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia has raised concerns in Ukraine about the potential for China to supply its ally, Russia, with arms, further escalating the conflict in Ukraine. Mr. Xi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be the first by a world leader since an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Putin on Friday over the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. Moscow denies the charges.
Mr. Xi is expected to present China as a global peacemaker and aim to broker an end to the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials have not publicly commented on the visit but are closely monitoring it, according to a senior official. The official stated that it is critical that China maintains its policy of unwavering respect for the territorial integrity of other countries, referencing Russia's annexation of five Ukrainian regions.
In February, the US accused China of considering supplying arms to Russia. China released a 12-point proposal to solve the Ukraine crisis last month, which Mr. Xi described as a constructive factor in neutralizing the consequences of the crisis and promoting a political settlement. However, the situation in Ukraine remains dire, with fears that the number of deaths could increase to over 30,000 by mid-2023 due to drought and food insecurity.
The meeting between Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin comes after the ICC's announcement of charges against Mr. Putin, which has increased tensions between Russia and the West. The ICC charges Mr. Putin with personal responsibility for the abduction of thousands of children from Ukraine, and governments that recognize the court's jurisdiction would be obligated to arrest him if he visits.
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A plot to murder exiled blogger and activist Ahmad Waqass Goraya was revealed before a British court on Thursday, with the prosecution alleging that Khan was hired by people who appeared to be based in Pakistan to carry out the suspected murder of Goraya.
According to Dawn, the defendant was in a great deal of debt at the time and had no concrete way to pay his creditors.According to the journal, the defendant travelled to Rotterdam and aimed to find the victim, buying a knife he intended to use to kill Goraya.Khan gave up after several days of trying to locate the missing person and returned to the United Kingdom.
According to information exchanged between Khan and the middleman, Mudz, Zed, and Papa were reportedly sent a photo of the blogger and his address.In an attempt to figure out whether the job was big or small, Khan asked, Is it a deep sea fish, or just tuna.He also said sharks are expensive, while tunas sic are cheap, suggesting that it will cost more money if it is a larger goal.The middleman responded by saying that the target was simply tuna, not British tuna, but European tuna.
Though Khan acknowledges accepting all of the messages acknowledged as evidence and accepts being the one on the CCTV in Rotterdam, Goraya maintains that he never intended to kill him. (latestly.com)
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Jordan- Cold front arrives Monday evening
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec.24 (Petra)-- Cloudy skies returned on Sunday, with a cold front generating a depression accompanied by thunder and lightening and patchy light showers in the northern regions, the Jordan Meteorological Department(JMD) said.
The cold and wet front accompanied by a depression centered over Cyprus deepens on Monday creating tangible drop in temperatures with rain across much parts of the country . Scattered showers of hail are also forecast early Tuesday on the highlands with westerly moderate to brisk winds.
A slight rise in temperatures is forecast on Tuesday, as the weather begins to stabilize at night, but it will remain relatively cold in most regions with clouds at low altitudes, the JMD added .
Daytime temperatures expected in Amman for today will reach 15 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees in the northern cities and 13 in the southern parts of the country, dropping down at night to 7, 8 and 5 respectively. Mercury levels in the Gulf of Aqaba will range between a high of 22 degrees and a low of 13, the JMD said.
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ROUYN-NORANDA, Canada, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ABI) is pleased to announce that it has filed the Mineral Resources Estimate (MRE) technical report in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101“) on its 100% owned Sleeping Giant Mine. The technical report entitled“NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate for the Sleeping Giant Mine, Quebec, Canada” and dated January 25, 2023 (with an effective date of December 12, 2022) has been prepared for Abcourt by the firm InnovExplo from Val-d'Or. The technical report is available on SEDAR ( under Abcourt's issuer profile.
The Abcourt's news release dated December 13, 2022 (entitled“Abcourt Announces Mineral Resource Update at the Sleeping Giant Mine”) summarized certain key results, assumptions and estimates contained in the Technical Report filed today.
Mr. Pascal Hamelin, ing, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, has verified and approved the technical information contained in this press release.
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Amman, Mar. 12 (Petra) - The European Jordanian Institute for Business Development (Ejabi),the training arm of Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI), held a training workshop, dubbed: 'Concepts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Enhancing Readiness for its Implementation in the Industrial Sector,' in partnership with the Danish-supported 'Najahna (our success), ' project, attended by 60 participants.
In a statement on Sunday, ACI Head, Fathi Jaghbir, said Ejabi's management is 'keen' to cooperate with Jordanian experts to benefit from their expertise and knowledge in developing the local industry.
For his part, Ejabi Chairman, and ACI Vice President, Tamim Qasrawi, said workshops seek to develop human competencies in industrial companies, as their topics are based on the industrial sector's needs, which would contribute to developing worker performance and efficiency.
Ejabi, he noted, seeks to obtain a concession from multiple local and international training institutions and signs partnership agreements with a number of Jordanian and international universities.
This future effort aims to launch programs that help Jordan's industrial sector keep pace with the rapid changes in the business world, primarily agreements with the American University of Missouri, UK Durham University and German- Jordanian University, he added.
During 2023, the Institute is scheduled to hold a set of courses aimed at developing human resources, improving work conditions at industrial facilities and improving product quality to meet market requirements, the statement announced.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The first satellite images appeared after the attack on the command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet near the village of Verkhniosadove in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
"Planet Labs' latest satellite images of September 21 show that at least one building was damaged in this area, part of which was destroyed as a result of the explosions on September 20. This is reported by Skhemy journalists. According to Radio Liberty's Map of Military Facilities, 744th Communications Center of the Black Sea Fleet Command of the Russian Federation is located there," Radio Liberty's Skhemy project posted on Telegram .
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As reported, on the morning of September 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a successful attack on the Black Sea Fleet command post of the Russian invaders near Verkhniosadove outside the temporarily occupied Sevastopol. The military base was destroyed by missiles that hit the target accurately.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Mining Investment Middle East and Central Asia (https://www.mininginvestmentmiddleeast.com/), Oman's only international mining conference for miners, investors and service providers, has once again raised the profile of Oman's mining industry and highlighted its potential to new international mining investors and stakeholders.
In this second edition, held at Sheraton Oman Hotel, more than 100 delegates from 18 countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and China converged in Oman.
With a core representation of senior management from Omani mining companies, service providers and government bodies such as Minerals Development Oman (MDO) and Oman Investment Fund, international attendees were able to connect with key decision makers in the Omani mining and finance industry, thereby better understanding the intricacies of the mining landscape and immense opportunities within Oman.
With 50 per cent first time attendees at the conference and new countries such as Turkey, Iran and Sweden being represented, numerous fresh global perspectives and best practices were shared, providing excellent learning opportunities for all. The topics covered included Deal activity, capital flows and valuations in the resources sector, Investment trends in gold, uranium and critical metals, Investment potential in Iran mining sector and benefits of joint investments in Iran and Oman markets, Case study of a successful implementation and mine acquisition in Kazakhstan and Advanced mining techniques for better excavation and mineral conservation.
Dr Alp Malazgirt, CEO Yilamden Holding, Turkey and 2017 Conference speaker, said, 'As a company that wants to make global ventures, this conference has given me another perspective and provided another dot on the map to connect. I appreciate the opportunity and it has been very worthwhile.'
David Archer, CEO of Alara Resources which plans to construct copper concentrate plants in Oman by end 2017 and speaker at the 2016 and 2017 Conferences, said, 'This conference has helped increase the profile of the Al Hadeetha project among government authorities, investors and our peers. This has been a bonus and has helped draw attention to the project.'
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 winners have been announced. Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Nayanthara, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga were among the many celebrities who won at the show. Shah Rukh Khan received the Best Actor award for his outstanding performance in 'Jawan'. His co-star Nayanthara received the Best Actress award for the same film. Anirudh Ravichander was also honored with the Best Music for 'Jawan'. Meanwhile, Sandeep Reddy Vanga received the Best Director award for 'Animal'.
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Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 winners:
Shah Rukh Khan, 'Jawan'
Rani Mukerji, 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Animal'
Best Music Director
Anirudh Ravichander, 'Jawan'
Best Playback Singer (Male):
Varun Jain, 'Tere Vaste' ('Zara Hatke Zara Bachke')
Best Playback Singer (Female):
Shilpa Rao, 'Besharam Rang' (Pathaan)
Best Actor in a Negative Role:
Bobby Deol, 'Animal'
Best Actress in a Television Series
Rupali Ganguly, 'Anupamaa'
Best Actor in a Television Series
Neil Bhatt, 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'
Television Series of the Year
'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'
Best Actress in a Web Series
Karishma Tanna, 'Scoop'
Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry
Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry
Atlee, Shahid Kapoor, Raj & DK, and Rani Mukerji also received prizes for their efforts in the previous year. The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 took place on Tuesday in Mumbai.
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(MENAFN) Southern California is preparing for the next big earthquake by strengthening thousands of buildings. In Los Angeles alone, more than 13,000 soft-story buildings, which are at risk of collapsing during an earthquake, need to be reinforced. Additionally, there are over 1,000 non-ductile concrete buildings in the region, which are prone to collapsing, as seen in recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
However, millions of Southern Californians reside in areas without retrofit mandates, and the deadline for the city of L.A.'s retrofit mandate is still several decades away. Structural engineer Kit Miyamoto, who witnessed the destruction caused by earthquakes in Turkey and compared it to the aftermath of the Hiroshima nuclear blast, believes Southern California is on borrowed time. He believes there will be a massive earthquake in the region at some point in the future.
The San Andreas fault has the potential to produce a magnitude-7.8 earthquake near Los Angeles, which could cause several minutes of intense shaking throughout the Los Angeles basin, according to Monica Kohler, an earthquake engineer at CalTech. In 1994, the magnitude-6.7 Northridge earthquake hit L.A., killing 57 people and injuring thousands.
Kohler believes that people may have forgotten about the last big earthquake since it occurred a long time ago, and it's essential to remember its impact. Meanwhile, Kyle Tourjé, a senior structural assessor with Alpha Structural, said that his crews are busy retrofitting buildings. Although it's expensive to retrofit buildings, it's more expensive to lose a building or tenants due to a collapse.
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- Live Mint) "Bengaluru news: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar explained plans for the state government to take control of private water tankers in Bengaluru due to the critical water shortage reported by ANI, Shivakumar said,“We have identified that 50% of the borewells have dried up. There is a big problem.”He highlighted that out of approximately 14,700 borewells in Bengaluru, 6,997 have dried up, while around 7,784 are still operational.“Water doesn't belong to any individual, it's for everyone. We are creating a war room. All the officials will try and come up with a solution. We will also fix a common price for water tankers. ₹556 crores have been allocated for water supply,” Shivakumar added.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Vrishabhavati Lift Irrigation Project in the Nelamangala Assembly Constituency and stated that the project would permanently solve the water problems faced by the people of Bengaluru City, the surrounding rural areas, and the Tumkur districts Read: Cauvery river water row: Govt will not try to curtail protests, Bengaluru bandh, says Siddaramaiah“We have spent 3000 crore rupees on KC Valley and MN Valley and now we are spending ₹2240 crore on the Vrishabhavati project. Due to this, the water problem faced by the people of Bengaluru City, rural areas and Tumkur districts will be permanently solved,” CM claimed CM highlighted that this project aimed at replenishing 70 lakes with water in the initial phase, to elevate groundwater levels across four districts on Saturday, Shivakumar informed that the private water tankers in Bengaluru would be taken over by the State government given the severe water shortage to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence here, he said,“There is a massive water shortage of water in Bengaluru. The officials of the BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board) and BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) are holding meetings daily to overcome the issue.”Also Read: Cauvery water dispute straining Karnataka-Tamil Nadu ties explainedShivakumar had earlier said that the state government has instructed all the water tankers in Bengaluru to register before March 7 as water suppliers are fleecing customers.“We have called for a meeting on Monday noon to discuss tackling the drinking water issue in Bengaluru. A grant of ₹10 crore has been given to each Assembly constituency to address drinking water issues,” he added.(With inputs from agencies)
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Iraq Achieves Highest Oil Revenues Since August 2022
(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced preliminary oil exports for September:
Total exports of crude oil: 103,143,199 barrels. Revenues from crude oil exports: $9.494 billion, the highest since August 2022 . Oil fields in central and southern Iraq accounted for 102,220,441 barrels of crude oil exports. Exports from Kirkuk through the port of Ceyhan have been suspended . Oil exports to Jordan by truck were 449,423 barrels. Exports from Qayyarah were 473,335 barrels. Average daily crude oil exports: 3.438 milllion barrels pre day, slightly up from 3.423 million bpd in August . Average price per barrel: $92.05.
August's export figures can be viewed here.
(Source: Ministry of Oil)
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : The Saudi Visa Service Centre was formally launched on March 21 at Jamuna Future Park in the capital.
Essa Al Duhlain, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, inaugurated the centre.
Saudi Company for Visa and Travel Solutions has announced the formal launch of the Saudi Visa Service Centre in Dhaka.
The visa centre will provide several facilities to applicants, both the Bangladesh and Saudi government, and the broader community, said a press release.
The centre will provide a streamlined and efficient process for visa applications, reducing wait times and improving the overall visa application experience, it said.
This initiative will also provide a boost to tourism and business in Saudi Arabia, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the country.
Currently, the centre is accepting applications for tourism, business, family visit and other categories of visit visas, and the process for submission of work visas will commence shortly.
Saudi Company for Visa and Travel Solutions, a PIF company, operates such centres in 33 countries under the brand name Tasheer.
The centres are operated in partnership with VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist serving 67 client governments in 145 countries.
Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmed, Consul General of Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dhaka Meshari Al Thaebi, Programme Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KSA Fahad Abothnain, and CEO of Saudi Company for Visa and Travel Solutions Fahad Al Amoud were present at the inauguration.
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(MENAFN- 3BL Media Inc) originally published on built from scratch
This year, The Home Depot celebrates a 25-year partnership with Ken's Krew, a nonprofit organization that provides job training, placement, and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. More than 500 young adults are currently employed at Home Depot stores across nine states.
Karen LaPera started Ken's Krew with Michael and Connie Solomon in Philadelphia. The program is named after Home Depot cofounder Ken Langone who provided financial support. Ken opened the door for Ken's Krew team members to work in stores. Here's the story and celebration of Ken's Krew.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) A 24-year old woman has been booked by Pathankot police for extortion on the complaint of a travel ticket examiner working with the Railways.
Pathankot Deputy Superintendent of Police Manoj Thakur said accused Anita Rani, a resident of Indora in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, allegedly extorted more than Rs 7 lakh from TTE Amarjit with whom she "met during a travel and both became friendly and exchanged phone numbers".
Thakur said Anita studied nursing at a private college in Amritsar and lodged complaints of harassment against Amarjit at Jalandhar and Amritsar and later retracted after "extorting" money from him.
"This time round too, she had consumed something that she pointed was poisonous. But, enquiries revealed that the substance she had consumed some days back was not poisonous. Police began the probe after Amarjit approached the police alleging extortion by the woman. A case under sections 388 (Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc.), 389 (Putting person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion) and 506 (criminal intimidation) has been registered on the recommendation of District Attorney (Legal) against her," said the DSP.
DSP said Amarjit was married and had kids. The woman allegedly threatened to "reveal the relationship" to Amarjit's wife.
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Abu Dhabi, UAE: Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has held a meeting with the Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the national development bank of Poland, as part of its mission to connect and collaborate with leading development banks around the world. During the meeting, which was held virtually, the banks' representatives discussed their shared vision to support large corporations, SMEs and entrepreneurs, and to help stimulate economic development in their respective countries.
Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of EDB, led the meeting from EDB's side. BGK was represented by Beata Daszynska-Muzyczka, President of the Management Board of BGK; Pawel Nierada, First Vice President of the Management Board of BGK, and Krzysztof Senger, Managing Director at BGK. His Excellency HE Jakub Slawek, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the UAE, was also in attendance.
During the meeting, Ahmed Al Naqbi introduced EDB's new role as the key financial enabler of the UAE's economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda, emphasizing the bank's focus on the key sectors of manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, food security and technology. Al Naqbi also revealed the range of flexible financial products the bank offers to enhance the bankability of SMEs and provide strategic support for the expansion ambitions of large corporates, and services that offer a clear distinction to commercial banks.
Ahmed Al Naqbi said he welcomed the opportunity to discuss areas of potential collaboration with one of Europe's leading development banks.“The meeting with BGK is part of our efforts to exchange our knowledge and experiences with our partners in other countries. We presented our strategic roadmap and its goals with their leadership and explored opportunities to collaborate on joint projects to ensure economic growth and development across both the countries. It was extremely useful to learn about BGK's strong legacy over the past 100 years.”
BGK is the only development bank in Poland. The bank's mission is to support the social and economic development of Poland and the public sector in the fulfillment of its tasks.
About Emirates Development Bank
Emirates Development Bank [EDB], headquartered in Abu Dhabi, was established under Federal Law by Decree No. 07 of 2011 issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. It became operational in June 2015. The Bank unveiled its new strategy in 2021 reinforcing its identity as one of the key drivers of the UAE's economic recovery. EDB offers financial and non-financial support to SMEs, startups and large corporates operating in strategic priority sectors in the UAE, as a step to boost their contribution to the country's non-oil GDP. The Bank also provides home finance support to the UAE Nationals. EDB operates two branches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Ukraine Has No Need to ask IMF for Loan after Russian Agreement
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Ukraine has no need to ask the IMF for a loan after Russia offered the country a bailout worth $15 billion, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has said.
"At the moment we have no need to ask the IMF for a loan, besides now we have additional advantages in talks with the organization," Azarov stated
If Russia hadn't offered the bailout, Ukraine would have been forced to accept IMF terms and then "both high gas prices and debts would have been pressing on us", the Prime Minister said
Azarov underlined that Ukraine would receive money from Russia without any preconditions as opposed to the IMF which is insisting on raising gas prices for the population, according to (The Voice of Russia)
At the same time, Azarov added that Ukraine "is still willing to work with the IMF", but after gas prices have been reduced "there is no need to raise gas prices for the population" in accordance with the IMF's demands
If the government raised them it "had to socially protect 85%-90% of the population", the Prime Minister continued
The head of the Ukrainian government said that agreements with Moscow saved the country from bankruptcy
He also assured that these agreements are not threatening the Ukraine's independence in any way
"They enhanced our sovereignty and opened international markets to us which immediately reacted in a positive way to the deal," Azarov said
On Thursday, a session of the Russia-Ukraine Intergovernmental Committee headed by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Viktor Yanukovych took place
In the course of the session, a series of agreements was reached among which was those on reducing the price of Russian natural gas for Ukraine to $268.5 per 1,000 m3 and on Russia buying $15 billion worth of Ukraine's eurobonds.
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Doha: Lulu Hypermarket will host 'Thai Halal Food Promotion' in cooperation with DITP and Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, starting from September 16.
The Office of Commercial Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha invited all valued customers of Thai food to visit the Thai Halal Food Product In-store Promotion in Qatar.
The event will be held from September 16 to 20 at Lulu Hypermarkets in the following branches: D-Ring Road, Al Messila, Al Gharafa, and Al Khor Mall.
“We look forward to welcoming you to the Thai Halal Food Product In-store Promotion at Lulu Hypermarket closest to you,” said Lulu Hypermarket in a statement.
Amid the ongoing pandemic and in time of global slow-down of international trade, Thailand is standing firm and determined as one of the world's leading food exporters.
In order to re-emphasise its long-time status as being one of the most reliable suppliers of food to the world or a kitchen hub of the world, the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand has been doing their utmost to ensure that all foods coming out of Thailand fully comply with international standards, niche demands, and religious obligations.
Thai Halal food products exports to Qatar and worldwide markets are, therefore, considered as Thailand's best in terms of quality and safety standards that meet consumer's demand in the current new normal market settings.
They are confident that Thai Halal food products will fit into the lifestyle of Qatari consumers very well as these products are not only of high-quality standards but also delivering healthy nutrition as well.
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Fire early Tuesday morning damages Alexandria home
Alexandria firefighters battled a house fire at 409 Elm Street early Tuesday morning.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its earlier order staying criminal proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a 2014 inflammatory speech case.
A Bench presided over by Justices MM Sundresh was hearing a plea filed by Kejriwal challenging criminal proceedings initiated against him for his controversial remark that "God will not forgive you if you vote for BJP (Joh Bhajapa (BJP) ko vote dega use khuda bhi maaf nahin karega)” during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
The Special Leave Petition filed by Kejriwal challenged the Allahabad High Court order declining to entertain his plea for discharge in the case.
The High Court had upheld an order of the Sultanpur sessions court.
In his petition, Kejriwal had contended that "khuda" cannot be attributed to the God of Muslims alone.
A Flying Squad Magistrate, citing Section 125 (promoting enmity between classes in connection with election) of the Representation of the People Act, alleged that Kejriwal had flouted the Model Code of Conduct.
Earlier, the top court had orally remarked that there can be no appeal for votes on the basis of religion. The matter is likely to be heard next on April 01, 2024.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Govt extends deadline for implementation of quality norms for toy industry
New Delhi, Sept 16 (KNN) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on wednesday issued a notification, extending the date of implementation of Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 as 1.1.2021 in place of 1.9.2020.
As the government is focusing on promoting domestic manufacturing of toys, it came out with a quality control order and also increased import duty in February.
Quality control order on toys is one of the ways to stop flow of cheap sub-standard toys into the market.
According to notification this decision allows domestic manufacturers four months of extra time to make necessary arrangements for compliance of standards in view of difficulties arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a study, about 67 per cent of toys failed all safety and standard tests, while about 30 per cent of plastic toys failed to meet the safety standards of admissible levels of heavy metals and phthalates.
About 85 per cent of toys are imported in the country, with maximum coming from China. It is followed by Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Germany, Hongkong and the US.
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has talent and ability to become a toy hub for the entire world and called upon startups to work towards realising this potential while being "vocal about local toys".
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Doha: About 17,000 passengers and 6,300 vehicles crossed the Abu Samra Border during Eid Al Fitr, said Acting Head of the Passengers’ Customs Section at Abu Samra Border Checkpoint, Abdullah Al Jaber.
''Following the directives from the authorities concerned, Abu Samra Border of Qatar with Saudi Arabia reopened on February 14, 2021, for passengers and trade between both countries,” Al Jaber told a Qatar Radio programme.
He said that in cooperation with the departments concerned in the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), and Ministry of Interior (MoI), these passengers and cargoes were received and screened at the checkpoint during Eid Al Fitr.
''The rules and regulations were made for how goods at Abu Samra Border Checkpoint would pass through. The truck drivers from Saudi Arabia passing through the checkpoint should obtain a health certificate of PCR test showing they are free from COVID-19 infection, certified by the Saudi Arabia Health Ministry,” Al Jaber said.
He added that the health certificate should be valid at least 72 hours before the date of entry.
''The foreign (international) drivers and trucks carrying goods to Qatar will not be allowed to enter in Qatar through Abu Samra border as the goods will be unloaded and reloaded in local trucks by importers or those representing them based on prior coordination with customs at the border Checkpoint,” Al Jaber added.
He stressed that the foreign trucks and drivers would be returned to Saudi Arabia directly after unloading their goods and completing the procedures at the border.
''All importers using the Abu Samra Border Checkpoint should prepare local trucks suitable for transporting the goods. They should notify the customs authority at the Abu Samra border of the timing and number of trucks in advance to ease the procedures of entry,” Al Jaber said.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The religious events on the occasion of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, have ended in the city of Uman, and Hasidic pilgrims are starting to leave Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine on , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“In Uman, the religious events on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah celebrations have ended. They lasted from September 25 through September 27. Generally, the city received about 23,000 Hasidic pilgrims,” Tymoshenko wrote.
In his words, security measures during the Rosh Hashanah celebrations have been unprecedented this year due to the Russian armed aggression and possible provocations. More than 600 law enforcement officers ensured safety and public order in Uman.
Ukraine is a multinational and multireligious country, where the rights and freedoms of both Ukrainians and foreign visitors are respected, Tymoshenko stressed.
A reminder that Rabbi Nachman's Tomb in Uman has become a pilgrimage site for Hasidic Jews from all over the world. Every Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Hasidic pilgrims flock to Uman to visit the grave site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Prior to the war, 20,000 to 40,000 Hasidic Jews visited Uman for this purpose every year.
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Belgian winger steps down from international football
(MENAFN) Belgian winger Eden Hazard on Wednesday announced he stepped down from global football after 14 years.
"A page turns today… Thank you for your love. Thank you for your unparalleled support. Thank you for all this happiness shared since 2008. I have decided to put an end to my international career. The succession is ready. I will miss you…," Hazard shared on Instagram.
His statement came days following Belgium’s group-stage elimination at the World Cup in Qatar.
The 31-year-old winger, who now plays for Real Madrid, amassed 126 international caps to record 33 goals for Belgium.
Hazard took a bronze medal in the 2018 FIFA World Cup as Belgium finished the tournament in the third spot.
He got local titles with France's Lille, England's Chelsea and Spain's Real Madrid, in addition to the top-tier UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid last season.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Switzerland welcomed on Thursday evening the joint declaration by the P5+1 group and Iran that they reached a framework deal in Lausanne concerning the Iranian nuclear program.
"The joint declaration constitutes an important step towards greater security in the world, one of Switzerland's foreign policy priorities," said the Swiss foreign minister Didier Burkhalter in a press release from the Swiss foreign ministry in the Swiss Capital Bern.
"Any action that helps reduce tensions in the world should be welcomed.
"The joint declaration reached at the meeting of ministers in Lausanne is an important step in that direction and its implementation could have historic significance.
"It is a positive sign for this region of the world and for the promotion of peace," said Burkhalter.
He added "these negotiations in Switzerland prove that, even in a time of tensions, it is possible to find solutions and build bridges between positions which were divergent in the beginning." The declaration was presented in Lausanne by the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, and the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, in the presence of the foreign ministers of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and the deputy foreign ministers of China and Russia.
It underlines that diplomacy is the only route able to provide a long-term solution.
However, important work remains, as Switzerland will continue to support diplomatic efforts and remains available to provide its good offices for future stages in the process leading to a global agreement, and to support its implementation.
This declaration is the result of a lengthy negotiation process.
On 24 November 2013 the parties agreed in Geneva on a joint plan of action that guided the negotiations.
The declaration is an important step in the process leading to the elimination of differences over Iran's nuclear program. It contributes to more peace, security and stability in the Middle East.
It demonstrates that the solution to deep and complex divergences at the international level can only be found via diplomatic means.
This has always been the position taken by Switzerland, which now calls upon the parties to implement the common intention declared in Lausanne.
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Doha: Qatar Fuel "WOQOD" opened New Salata petrol station on 18th March, which is the second station that WOQOD newly opened in 2018, and by this increasing its network of various petrol stations to 60, as part of the company's ongoing expansion plans to be able to serve every area in Qatar, and in line with its commitment to meet the fuel and energy needs of the country.
WOQOD's CEO, Eng. Saad Rashid Al Muhannadi, said: "WOQOD aspires to expand its petrol station network in the country to meet the rising demand for petroleum products and achieve the goal of providing customers with access to best-in-class products and services at their convenience and comfort. WOQOD is currently engaged in 28 petrol station projects, most of these projects are expected to be operational this year."
New Salata is spread over an area of 9,634.43 square meters and offers round-the-clock services to residents of New Salata area, includes Sidra convenience store, auto wash facility, auto repair, tire services, sale of LPG cylinders in addition to sale of gasoline and diesel products and also serve school buses.
The station is also equipped with WOQODs unique RFID based electronic payment service (WOQODe).
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) – Barbados and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signalling their agreement to strengthen the longstanding cooperation between the two countries.
Minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade and senior minister with responsibility for the productive sector, Kerrie Symmonds and his counterpart senator. Kamina Johnson Smith, minister of foreign affairs and foreign trade of Jamaica, affixed their signatures to the MoU in the margins of the 11th United Kingdom – Caribbean Forum held on May 18, in Kingston.
The MoU provides for the two countries to cooperate more closely in areas of tourism, air services, trade, investment, private sector business collaborations, the medicinal cannabis industry, education, technical and vocational training, arts, culture, sports, entertainment, youth affairs, health and community development.
Leading up to this significant juncture in the Barbados-Jamaica bilateral relationship was the accreditation of CARICOM ambassador, David Comissiong, as High Commissioner of Barbados to Jamaica in March 2019 and the accreditation of Arthur Williams as the non-resident High Commissioner of Barbados to Jamaica in May 2022.
Prime minister Mia Amor Mottley, also had bilateral talks with prime minister Andrew Holness, and they both expressed the desire for the two countries to have a mechanism for further cooperation.
The two countries share similarities in the composition of their economies. Both economies are service-based and are highly dependent on tourism and financial services as major revenue earners. These similarities provide a basis to share experiences and join forces to defend these important sectors in the face of external challenges.
Barbados and Jamaica established diplomatic relations on November 30, 1966.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Fri 1 Mar 2024, 8:02 PM
Last updated: Fri 1 Mar 2024, 10:45 PM
Non-electric scooters and foldable bicycles without a battery are permitted and can be placed into the designated luggage space inside the trains of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, the Roads and Transport Authority has clarified on Friday.
On Friday morning, e-scooter users were caught completely off-guard after they were informed that electric scooters are no longer allowed inside Dubai Metro and Tram from March 1. Many were left with no choice but to park their e-scooters outside Metro stations, while others decided to go back home.
RTA tweeted the decision on Thursday (February 29) night:“To ensure your safety and that of others, the use of e-scooters inside Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram will be prohibited, starting Friday, March 1." RTA also used the hashtag 'Your safety our priority'.
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In a statement sent to Khaleej Times on Friday, RTA reiterated:“Keeping in mind the safety of Dubai Metro and Tram passengers, RTA has prohibited the carrying of e-scooters and micro-mobility devices that are battery operated onboard Dubai metro and Dubai tram due to their potential of catching fire until further notice while it reviews the safety regulations.”
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Greece recovers bodies of migrant children, baby off Lesbos
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A baby, two children and a woman drowned on Thursday after their wooden boat and a coast guard vessel crashed during a migrant rescue operation off the island of Lesbos, the Greek coast guard said.
The boat, which the coast guard said was old, sank after the crash and 31 persons were rescued. The coast guard did not provide further details on the incident or the nationality of the victims.
Thousands of refugees - mostly from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq - attempt on a daily basis to cross the Aegean Sea from nearby Turkey, a short but perilous trip by boat, often in rough seas due to poor weather.
Almost 400,000 people have arrived in Greece this year, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, overwhelming the crisis-stricken government's ability to cope.
On Wednesday, a migrant woman and two children drowned when a boat carrying about two dozen people capsized off Lesbos, the coastguard said.
Frontex said on Tuesday that 710,000 migrants have entered the European Union so far this year without the right documents or via illegal entry points. Most have rapidly headed north towards Germany.
European leaders are holding talks in Brussels on Thursday over how to cope with the continent's worst migration crisis since World War Two.
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The seasonal vegetable markets (agricultural yards) will start operating from tomorrow night (April 15) for the holy month of Ramadan.
'All five markets will open from 7pm to 11pm throughout the holy month of Ramadan, General Supervisor of Vegetable Markets at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), Abdurrahman Al Sulaiti (pictured) told The Peninsula.
He said that the vegetable markets located in Al Sheehaniya, Al Mazrouha, Al Wakrah, Al Khor-Al Zakhira and Al Shamal are operating during weekend from Thursday to Saturday. 'Over 70 percent of locally produced seasonal vegetable are still available at the markets at lower prices compared to other places, said Al Sulaiti.
He said that that markets offered many produce including tomato, cucumber, zucchini, leafy vegetables, egg plants, pumpkins, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, mushroom and onions. Speaking about the contribution of vegetable markets in selling local agricultural produce, Al Sulaiti said that that markets are attracting large number of customers and 20 percent growth rate is expected this year compared to the last year.
To a question about preventive measures taken by the management of the markets to curb the spread of COVID-19, Al Sulaiti said: 'Strict measures are in place. The visitors are required to show green status in Ehteraz, wear face mask and maintain social distancing during their presence in markets.
According to the statistics issued by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment, the vegetable markets sold 2,105 tonnes local vegetables in March. The markets also sold 643 tonnes of fruits, 502 kg honey, 1,109 kg dates, 1,167 kg mushroom.
The livestock section of the markets sold 2,138 sheep and goats, 2,141 country chicken and 2,106 crates eggs. Many new local vegetables have been added to the vegetable markets in March like potato, white onion, Al Qara Al Asli and many leafy vegetables which are very popular among the consumers.
The growth in agricultural produce reflects at the vegetable markets thanks to the support of the Agricultural Affairs Department. The Agricultural Affairs Department of the Ministry readied the markets enabling local farmers to offer their produce while adhering to the prescribed preventive and precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Agricultural Affairs Department provided farmers with boxes for marketing vegetables, and stalls at the markets free of cost, enabling them to sell directly to the customers without middlemen to get good return for their investments and hard work.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Qatar University Young Scientists Centre (QU-YSC) participated in the activities of the WISE 2021 Summit in December by conducting workshops and interactive dialogues.
The event, with the theme 'Generation Unmute: Reclaiming our Future through Education,' attracted thousands of innovators and stakeholders in education from all over the world.
QU-YSC's first workshop 'Methodologies to Foster Learning and Innovation,' elaborated on the strategies developed to achieve an environment that stimulates innovation and creativity among students. The session also clarified the multiplicity of educational norms used to promote student-centred learning, and showcased how the centre modified its activities to overcome the challenges in education during the Covid-19 pandemic. The workshop was attended by many, including those from Qatar, the US, Palestine and Djibouti.
QU-YSC also presented an interactive dialogue 'Integrating university students as partners in education for the K-12,' which attracted the attention of over 100 participants from different countries. Through the dialogue and discussions that followed, another aspect of innovation in education emerged in making university students mentors and educators for younger students from the primary, preparatory and secondary levels. This innovative strategy helps increase student learning efficiency and enhances the role of university students in positively influencing education.
In addition, the centre's team received an invitation to participate in a podcast prepared by students of mass communication at Northwestern University in Qatar.
QU-YSC was awarded the WISE Award for Innovation in Education in 2015 for the Al-Bairaq Programme, which was launched in 2010, with the aim of creating an educational environment that improves learning outcomes and provides a practical learning environment for students to participate in scientific research and capacity building exercises. The outcome was a major leap in the human competencies qualified to study the scientific disciplines in demand in the Qatari and global labour market.
QU-YSC director Prof Noora al-Thani, said:“We are always happy to participate in conferences concerned with education issues, and we are keen to participate to share our experience in this field for more than a decade. Our participation in the WISE conference was a unique opportunity for teaching, learning and broadening perceptions and horizons.”
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