(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, the Russian occupation forces deployed 12 ships on combat duty. No missile carriers have been spotted beyond bases.
That's according to the press service of Operational Command south , Ukrinform reports.
"The enemy is maneuvering, looking for safe deployment locations, continuing to set up defense lines, and shelling the opposite banks of the Dnipro and the Dnipro-Buh estuary. The storm intensified in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Missile carriers were brought to their bases at midnight while 12 vessels remain on duty," the report says. Read also: russian death toll in ukraine up to 209,940
The press service also noted that the enemy pursues pressure tactics targeting the population and infrastructure of Ukraine's rear regions, attacks front-line territories, and accumulates resources for future attacks.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, on the night of June 4, the enemy launched five Shahed-136/131 Iranian-made one-way attack UAVs from Bryansk region, as well as six Kh-101/Kh-555 air-based cruise missiles - from six Tu-95ms strategic bombers from Caspian region.
Four cruise missiles and three attack drones were shot down.
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Etihad Airways cut down the number of passengers on a New York-bound flight from Abu Dhabi on Thursday because of payload restrictions. The national airline will be providing compensation to the affected passengers.
“As a result of operational payload restrictions, Etihad Airways has been forced to reduce the number of passengers on flight EY101 from Abu Dhabi to New York (JFK) on Thursday,” Etihad Airways' spokesperson told Khaleej Times in a statement.
There were similar cancellations reportedly on US-bound Etihad flights from India on Thursday. According to a report in Times of India's website, several passengers, including students, were either offloaded or their bookings cancelled on US-bound Etihad flights from Indian cities of Mumbai and Bengaluru.
The two-stop flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru have a layover in Abu Dhabi before continuing to the cities in the US on another Etihad flight. Since flight EY101 from Abu Dhabi to New York faced payload curbs on Thursday, it may have resulted in restrictions on the availability of seats for passengers on a shared flight.
The report mentioned that students, who have their semesters commencing soon in the educational institutions in the US, bought last-minute tickets on other carriers to the US, costing nearly 200,000 rupees (Dh9,250).
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Regretting the inconvenience caused to passengers, Etihad said it would be offering compensation.
“Our teams are reaching out to notify affected passengers in order to minimise the disruption to them. We regret any inconvenience caused by this last-minute change, and we will be providing compensation to those affected,” the spokesperson added.
For further information, call the Guest Contact Centre on +971 600 555 666 (UAE), by visiting etihad.com or the mobile app.
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Iran awaits good contracts after penalties removal
(MENAFN) Amir Abdollahian stressed, Iran will get into the discussions with a “pragmatic and result-oriented” method and it is focused on achieving a great agreement.
Higher diplomats reveal, this includes “effective and verifiable” deletion of penalties and return of different parties to complete respect to their pledges.
Abdollahian included in his post: “After the date for holding the Vienna talks was finally set, it was necessary to once again clarify the views of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the other sides. For this reason, over the past week, during the detailed and separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of the five signatories to the nuclear deal, JCPOA, (China, Russia, Britain, Germany and France), I placed emphasis on several points including: The Islamic Republic of Iran is entering the talks with a pragmatic and result-oriented approach and it is determined to reach a good deal, but this necessitates effective and verifiable removal of sanctions and return of all sides to full compliance with their commitments.”
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On February 24, the Group of Seven (G7) countries issued a statement confirming that Russia's sovereign assets in their jurisdictions will remain frozen until the end of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
According to Ukrinform, the text of the relevant G7 statement was posted on the website of the European Council.
“We reaffirm that, consistent with our respective legal systems, Russia's sovereign assets in our jurisdictions will remain immobilized until Russia pays for the damage it caused to Ukraine,” the statement reads.
The document underscores that it is not right for Russia to decide if or when it will pay for the damage it has caused in Ukraine. Read also: Zelensky
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The G7 leaders also welcomed the adoption of the EU legal acts concerning extraordinary revenues of central securities depositories gained from Russia's immobilised sovereign assets and
encourage“further steps to enable their use,
consistent with applicable contractual obligations and in accordance with applicable laws.”
European Council President Charles Michel responded to the G7 statement by assuring Ukraine of unwavering support.
“Two years ago Kremlin brought back war to Europe. Russia's aggression is an existential threat to the security and stability of the world. Ukraine's resistance - along with our G7 unity - shows that the Kremlin cannot win the war. Our determination to support Ukraine will not waver,” wrote Michel.
As reported, on February 24, an online meeting of the G7 leaders with the participation of Ukraine took place.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has appointed Oleksandr Kamyshin as Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine.
'Former Ukrzaliznytsia Chief Oleksandr Kamyshin became new Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine. There were 312 [votes] in favour,' MP Oleksandr Honcharenko (the European Solidarity faction) wrote on Telegram.
Kamyshin was manager at Dragon Capital and SCM, founder of Latifundist Media, Grano Group, AgTech Farm and Fortior Capital. Read also: lisovyi appoint ed minister of education and science
In 2021, he served as adviser to Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov. From August to March, he held the position of Chairman of the Board of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia. In April 2022, he became Chairman of the Board on a permanent basis.
On February 27, 2023, he resigned from the position of Chairman of the Board of Ukrzaliznytsia and announced plans to head the European integration office of Ukrzaliznytsia in Europe.
On March 3, he was appointed as non-staff advisor to the President of Ukraine.
As reported by Ukrinform, on March 20, the Verkhovna Rada dismissed Pavlo Riabikin as Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, who headed the ministry from November 4, 2021.
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ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2018 (WAM) -- To promote Abu Dhabi as a tourism destination for Russian travellers, a key source market for the emirate, the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, sponsored a classical and pop music award show in Moscow, the Bravo Awards, which were held on the 10th and 11th March at the State Kremlin Palace hall and the Bolshoi theatre in the Russian capital.
The sold-out ceremony focused on pop music at the Kremlin State Theatre on Saturday night, and on classical music at the Bolshoi theatre the following night. Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi received the ‘Most Popular Artist of the Middle East and North Africa, MENA' award. In his speech during the ceremony, Al Jassmi, who is also a UN Ambassador of Extraordinary Goodwill, expressed his pride and honour in receiving the award and in representing all Emirati and Arab artists.
Russia is an increasingly important market to Abu Dhabi, as travellers from the country are among the top three longest-staying visitors to the emirate, with an average stay of five nights. Since visa restrictions for Russians were lifted at the start of 2017, with visas now granted on arrival, Abu Dhabi has witnessed a dramatic upsurge of visitors into the emirate increasing at a double-digit growth rate. The Department's objective with sponsoring this event is to further increase this number of inbound visitors from Russia to Abu Dhabi in 2018.
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(MENAFN) US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the Dow falling into negative territory despite starting the day in the green. The Dow dropped 37 points, or 0.12 percent, to finish at 32,394, while the S&P 500 shed six points, or 0.16 percent, to 3,971. The Nasdaq lost 52 points, or 0.45 percent, to close the session at 11,716 after the tech-heavy index suffered losses for a second consecutive day.
The VIX volatility index, also known as the fear index, decreased by 3.1 percent to 19.96, while the 10-year US Treasury yield increased by 0.6 percent to 3.549 percent. The dollar index lost 0.5 percent to 102.36, while the euro gained 0.5 percent to USD1.0850 against the greenback.
Gold prices rose by 0.9 percent to USD1,974 per ounce, while silver increased by 1.1 percent to USD23.33. Meanwhile, crude oil prices rose by around 0.8 percent, with global benchmark Brent crude at USD78.36 per barrel and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude at USD73.46.
The drop in US stocks is due to technology companies continuing to suffer losses for the second consecutive day. The Nasdaq index has been hit particularly hard, as investors have been selling off tech stocks amidst concerns over rising inflation and higher interest rates. The Federal Reserve has indicated that it will keep interest rates near zero until at least 2023, but investors remain wary.
Meanwhile, precious metals have been on the rise, with gold and silver seeing gains as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid market volatility. Crude oil prices have also increased, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate crude seeing gains due to concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Overall, market volatility remains high as investors navigate a range of economic and political uncertainties, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for higher inflation and interest rates.
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The best destination to go on vacation with young children is Costa Rica . This was announced by British Airways after analyzing 200,000 reviews published on TripAdvisor.
Costa Rica received a score of 100 out of 100 in this regard, taking into account opinions of accommodations, restaurants, activities and attractions offered to tourists.
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The area where you can spend the best night, as rated by people, is San José, which obtained 90% of opinions with 5 stars for the best hotels. Below the Costa Rican capital are Zanzibar, Tanzania (86.80%) and the Maldives (82.40%).According to the analysis, tourists also thought that Josefino restaurants have a lot to offer, from traditional Latin American foods to Asian fusions.
In terms of activities and attractions to enjoy with the family, once again the capital obtained the highest score, with 89%. The Children's Museum is one of the places most recognized by parents, for having 40 unique exhibitions.Another aspect that stood out is the climate of the city and the pedestrian streets, which has made it easier for families to move when they go out for a walk.
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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WirelessInnovation –The Wireless Innovation Forum congratulates the new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner, Anna Gomez, on her confirmation yesterday, 7 September.
The full statement from the Forum's Board of Directors follows:
“The Forum continually strives for innovative utilization of spectrum and the development of wireless communications systems, with which Ms. Gomez has extensive experience having spent 25 years in public service focusing most of her time on telecommunications regulation and policy. We look forward to working with Ms. Gomez and the FCC and, on behalf of the Wireless Innovation Forum and its members, we congratulate Commissioner Gomez on this appointment.”
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UN: April 'deadliest month' for Yemen civilians in 2018
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) New York, May 11 (Petra) -- April was the deadliest month this year so far with a "sharp" increase in civilian casualties in Yemen with more than 230 deaths, UN warned Friday.
"The month of April was the deadliest month for civilians in Yemen so far this year, with a sharp increase in casualties. At least 236 civilians were killed and 238 injured in Yemen in April -- a total of 474 civilian casualties, well over double the 180 civilian casualties documented in March this year," said Ravina Shamdasani, a spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Speaking at a news conference in Geneva, Shamdasani said six civilians were killed and 57 injured in the first week of May, warning that heavy death toll in the country continued in May as well.
"We are deeply concerned about the sharp increase in civilian casualties and call, again, on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law," she said.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 10 Dec 2023, 9:02 PM
The Cochin customs on Sunday apprehended a smuggler with 954.70 grams of gold worth Rs5.2 million concealed inside his body, said officials.
As per the officials, "On the basis of profiling, the officers of the Cochin Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted a pax (passenger) who arrived from Abu Dhabi by Air Arabia flight no127 at the green channel."
"During the examination of the said passenger, four capsule-shaped packets containing gold in compound form totally weighing 954.70 grams concealed inside his body were recovered and seized." Further investigation is in progress.
On November 22, on the basis of profiling, Customs at the Indira Gandhi International Airport have seized gold weighing 3735 grams valued at Rs1.99 Crores brought by three foreign nationals who arrived from Dubai. The passengers have been arrested under Customs Act, 1962.
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Biden promises to survive high fuel costs
(MENAFN) As claimed by Leader Joe Biden, The US is going to deal with high gasoline costs for as long as needed, in a news session at the NATO conference in Madrid.
Biden said to journalists “As long as it takes, so Russia cannot in fact defeat Ukraine and move beyond Ukraine.” He stressed that “this is a critical, critical position for the world” after he got a question on how long American motorists should expect to bear high gasoline costs.
US fuel prices, a main cause for the highest inflation witnessed in the nation since 4 decades, hit a record USD5-a-gallon in July. The costs have been rising since the beginning of 2022, indicating big consumer demand outstripping the supply of oil, in addition to the current turmoil in energy markets.
Biden had earlier calmed the community that the US administration was doing everything it can “to reduce this pain at the pump.”
The White House has repeatedly accused Russian Leader Vladimir Putin for causing inflation in the country, with Biden labelling it as “Putin’s price hike.”
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(MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Oman's No 1 player Fatma al Nabhani will spearhead the sultanate's challenge at the 2018 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Group II competition at Isa Town in Bahrain from February 6-10. The other team members of Oman are Balushi siblings – Sarah and Maryam and Aisha al Suleimani.
A total of 14 countries are taking part in the event. Besides Oman and hosts Bahrain, the other teams are Indonesia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Pacific Oceania, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Uzbekistan.
Two pools of three teams and two pools of four teams will play on round-robin basis with the winners of each pool advancing to the playoffs. The winners of the two playoffs will advance to Group I in 2019. It is only the third appearance of Oman in the tournament, the previous being in 2011 and 2012. It's best finish is a seventh spot in 2012. In the nine ties played so far, Oman has won three and lost six ties.
Only Fatma and Sarah have played in the previous editions along with Maliha al Awaidy. Maryam and Aisha are set to making their Fed Cup debut.
Speaking ahead of her departure, Fatma said, 'We will be taking a cue from our men's team that did splendidly to gain promotion in Davis Cup Group III. We hope to do our best.'
Huda al Nabhani is accompanying the team as non-playing captain while Suleiman al Balushi is the head of delegation.
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Russia Defense Ministry deny reports of changing troops Commander in Syria
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MOSCOW, Feb 21 (KUNA) -- Russia's Defense Ministry denied reports on Wednesday about the commander of the Russian troops in Syria being replaced, describing the reports as fake news.
According to the ministry's statement, rumors spread through anonymous Telegram accounts "triggered fake reports about the commander of the Russian troops in Syria being allegedly replaced." The document added "commanders of the Russian troops in Syria change every six months in accordance with a plan adopted by the Defense Ministry." "No change of this kind has taken place or is expected to happen," the statement added.
Zhuravlev assumed his duties in November 2017. According to the Defense Ministry, he "has been a competent commander, effectively solving all tasks set before his troops." Earlier, a number of media outlets reported that Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Force Colonel General Sergei Surovikin may replace Colonel General Alexander Zhuravlev as commander of the Russian troops in Syria. (end) as.mb
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ABU DHABI,Nov 20 (WAM) - The average age of marriage for United Arab Emirates (UAE) males in Abu Dhabi stood at 27.2 years and at 24.2 years for females in 2016, according to a Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD) report, released recently.
A total of 5,892 marriage contracts were registered in Abu Dhabi in 2016, 70.9 per cent of which are mixed marriage contracts, 2.4 per cent down from 2015, added the report.
The month of March witnessed the highest percentage of completed marriage contracts, while June saw the lowest.
Though the number of marriage contracts registered in Abu Dhabi has been increasing by 5.8 per cent annually since 1975, the crude marriage rate decreased from 7.6 marriages per 1,000 citizens during 2016 from 7.9 marriages per 1,000 citizens in 2015.
The report shows that 58.6 per cent of Emiratis aged 15 years old and above are married, while 35.7 per cent are not, and the rest are divorced.
A total of 1,922 divorce cases were registered in Abu Dhabi in 2016, 68.3 per cent of which involve Emiratis, either males or females. Divorce among citizens reached 7.6 cases per 1,000, with the month of March witnessing the highest rate of divorce, and September seeing the lowest thereof.
According to the report, 28.2 per cent of divorce cases in 2016 did not endure one full year in wedlock and more than 50 per cent didn't complete 3 years after marriage. (WAM) (END/2017)
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(MENAFN) The European automotive industry witnessed a notable uptick in passenger car sales during January, with a significant 11 percent increase attributed to efforts by manufacturers such as Volkswagen and Stellantis to clear backlogged orders. This surge in sales coincided with a resurgence in demand for electric vehicles, marking a positive trajectory for the region's automotive market.
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The backdrop of a fiercely competitive price war within the automotive sector has prompted manufacturers to ramp up efforts to stimulate demand and capitalize on market opportunities. Despite facing challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and dampened economic activity, car manufacturers are leveraging backlogged orders and heightened demand for electric vehicles to drive sales growth and maintain momentum.
While the surge in January sales augurs well for the industry's recovery, industry observers caution that achieving pre-pandemic levels and sustaining growth momentum will pose challenges in the coming months. The uncertain economic landscape, coupled with lingering supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer behaviors, presents hurdles for manufacturers seeking to navigate the path to full recovery. However, with concerted efforts and strategic initiatives aimed at stimulating demand and fostering innovation, stakeholders remain optimistic about the industry's resilience and long-term prospects in the European market.
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(MENAFN) Following his victory in the second round of presidential elections in Argentina on Sunday, the liberal economist Javier Mele, 53, who identifies as an "anarcho-capitalist," confronts a formidable array of economic challenges as he prepares to lead the nation. In his victory speech, Mele declared the beginning of the end of decadence and emphasized that the reconstruction of Argentina would entail resolute measures without compromises.
Among the pressing issues awaiting the president-elect are record inflation and a multitude of economic complexities, encompassing concerns related to governance, social justice, and peace. Argentina has grappled with a substantial budget deficit for decades, marked by a culture of high social aid expectations coupled with limited growth, creating a situation where expenditures outpace available funding, as noted by historian Rui Hora of the Konest Research Center.
Mele has proposed a "shock therapy" approach to address these economic challenges and restore equilibrium to state accounts. Central to his strategy is a plan to reduce public spending by approximately 15 percent and initiate privatization operations. This move aligns with the goal of achieving a balanced budget, a condition sought by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In 2018, the IMF granted Argentina a USD44 billion loan, and Buenos Aires faces challenges in meeting its repayment obligations.
In addition to spending cuts and privatization, Mele advocates for terminating subsidies in transportation and energy sectors, liberalizing prices, and abolishing taxes on exports. Notably, he has warned of the possibility of implementing measures even more stringent than those recommended by the IMF. Mele's proposed economic agenda reflects a commitment to bold and decisive actions in the face of the country's economic woes.
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(MENAFN) Iran has achieved a new record in natural gas production in the South Pars gas field, located in the Persian Gulf and shared with Qatar. According to an official with the South Pars Gas Company (SPGC), which is responsible for developing the field’s refineries, the cumulative natural gas production from the field has reached 241 billion cubic meters (bcm) in the current Iranian calendar year (ending on March 20). At a press conference on the occasion of the South Pars phase 14 refinery inauguration, Oil Minister Salman Khazaei reported that 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of gas condensate is also being produced at the field.
The South Pars gas field is divided into 24 standard phases of development in the first stage, most of which are now fully operational. SPGC is responsible for the refineries of the complex onshore, while POGC operates the platforms of the field offshore.
A report published by the Oil Ministry’s Planning Directorate showed that the capacity of Iran’s daily natural gas production exceeded 1,000 mcm in the previous Iranian calendar year 1400 (ended on March 20). This was due to an increase in gas production from the South Pars gas field of more than four percent compared to the preceding year (1399).
The South Pars field covers an area of 9,700 square kilometers, 3,700 square kilometers of which are in Iran’s territorial waters in the Persian Gulf. The remaining 6,000 square kilometers are situated in Qatar’s territorial waters. It is estimated to contain a significant amount of natural gas, accounting for about eight percent of the world’s reserves, and approximately 18 billion barrels of condensate.
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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu arrived here on Monday on the
first leg of his three-nation tour of Gabon, Senegal and Qatar,
Trend reports citing
'A special welcome! Vice President @MVenkaiahNaidu was received
by Gabonese PM @OssoukaRaponda and FM Michael Moussa-Adamo on his
arrival in Libreville, Gabon for the first leg of his 3-country
visit,' Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
While Naidu's visit is the first by any Indian vice president to
all three countries, it marks the first-ever high-level visit from
India to Gabon and Senegal.
In Gabon, Naidu will hold delegation-level talks with Prime
Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, call on President Ali
Bongo Ondimba and meet other dignitaries.
He is also expected to interact with the business community in
Gabon and address the Indian diaspora there.
During his Senegal visit from June 1 to 3, Naidu will hold
delegation-level talks with its President Macky Sall, and meet the
President of the National Assembly Moustapha Niasse, and other
India and Senegal are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations this year. The vice-president
is also expected to attend a business roundtable and address the
His visit is expected to add momentum to India's engagement with
Africa and emphasise New Delhi's commitment to the African
continent, the Vice-President Secretariat said in a statement ahead
of his departure.
The last leg of the tour will be the visit to Qatar from June 4
During the visit, Naidu will hold delegation-level talks with
Qatar's Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Thani and review
bilateral cooperation. He will also meet several other Qatari
dignitaries and address a business roundtable there.
Qatar has committed investments of over USD 2 billion in various
Indian companies over the past two years.
Naidu's visit to Qatar gains prominence as the two countries
prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations. The visit is expected to further boost the
bilateral ties between the countries, it said.
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Published: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 4:25 PM
Last updated: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 4:27 PM
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday announces resumption of the E102 bus shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The inter-city bus service would start from Ibn Battuta Bus Station in Dubai and head to the Musaffah Community Bus Station. The resumption of service is to support the return to normalcy following the Covid-19 pandemic and in response to the increasing demand for the intercity bus service.
On the same date, RTA will extend bus routes as follows: Route 24 will be extended to reach the International City Bus Station, Route 44 will be extended to pass by Jaddaf, Route 88 will be extended at the Dubai Internet City, Route C04 will be extended to pass by Jaddaf, Route F08 will be extended to pass by Al Tawar, Route F33 will be extended to pass along a new business district, Route F56 will be extended at the Dubai Internet City, and Route X28 will be extended at the Dubai Internet City.
Changes on the same date also include improving the journey timing as per the set timetables.
Commuting on buses is cost-effective and buses are flexible and integrated with other mass transit means. Moreover, bus riders can enjoy the city's landscape in a stress free and relaxed environment. RTA has a fleet of sophisticated buses that are robust, comfortable and safe.
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Kuwait- Deadline for collecting parcels, express mail
(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Sept 5: State Ministry for Services Affairs has called upon the recipients of postal parcels and Express Mail coming into the country to immediately collect parcels from the postal processing center in Sadeeq and for Express Mails in Hateen or else they will be return to the country of origin as per the directives issued by the ministry's Undersecretary Khaloud Al-Shihaab, reports Al- Rai daily.
The public appeal to follow up their parcels and express mails coincide with the ministry's move to refer the company in charge of handling postal parcels to investigation after one of its personnel was filmed mishandling the parcels by kicking them and throwing them recklessly.
The ministry urged the public on the importance of considering the time limit for receiving their postal parcels as stipulated by the laws of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) which give two months period for parcels which bear serial number starting with letter 'C', and three weeks for Express Mails with serial numbers starting with letter 'E'. Collection of postal parcels and Express Mail should be done during working hours at the above mentioned two centers from Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: The dead whale which was found in the Sealine area last week was buried yesterday, announced the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC).
A team from the Department of Natural Reserves in the Ministry buried the 14-metre-long Bryde whale yesterday in order to get rid of its waste and unpleasant odors as well as to keep the beach clean.
This was announced yesterday by the Ministry as it shared a video and photo on social media.
The carcass of a female Bryde whale was found in the morning of September 26 at Sealine area. An environmental monitoring team from the Ministry then took samples and measurements of the dead whale in order to conduct necessary laboratory tests. The results of samples later showed that the whale died of starvation due to old age, inferred by the loss of its baleen, which is a filter feeding system inside its mouth used to strain seawater for food.
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British institute issues apology for citing Russian nationality
(MENAFN) Having informed a student that her PhD application had been turned down because she is Russian, a UK cancer research facility has issued an apology.
The uproar started when student Alisa Iakupova tweeted on Tuesday that her friend had been turned down for a PhD position at Glasgow, Scotland's Beatson Institute for Cancer Research.
Iakupova shared a screenshot of what she stated was a react from the institute, which claimed that “I am afraid that I have to withdraw my offer. I have just been told that very recently Beatson has established a new policy upon which I am unable to appoint you because you are Russian.”
The letter did not explain on Beatson’s decision-making process but went on to say: “I find it so unfair that what is going on in Russia affects very talented young scientists like you.”
The letter reportedly made reference to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, which led many nations, including the UK, to sanction Moscow harshly and caused many Western institutions to sever ties with Moscow overnight.
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Top social media video creator/comedian Khalid Al Ameri is currently in Sri Lanka promoting the country.
He has already produced and published a number a videos in Colombo and Kandy.
Khalid Al Ameri has also arranged a meet and greet event for his fans in Sri Lanka.
Khalid Al Ameri is an Emirati video creator who tells stories that bring the world together, he creates culturally-relevant material that is made for an international community.
His hit videos such as 'Why Muslims Celebrate Christmas', 'Shopping While Married' as well as his four seasons of 'The Ramadan Show' have built an audience on his channels of over 13 million people.
Khalid graduated from Stanford University and was featured in the 2020 list of '100 Most Powerful Arabs' by Gulf Business as well as being first social media personality to be awarded a Dubai Star in the Downtown Dubai Walk of Fame.
Khalid began supporting UNHCR in 2018, using his storytelling expertise to shed light on displaced persons in various parts of the world. He covered stories of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, South Sudanese in Uganda, Lebanese in Lebanon post-Beirut blast, and Syrian and Iraqis in Erbil. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine's State Property Fund has scheduled a privatization auction for the sale of PJSC Izmail Winery for April 11.
That's according to the fund's press service , Ukrinform reports.
'The State Property Fund has announced a privatization auction for the sale of Izmail Winery. The auction is scheduled for April 11. It will take place in the Prozorro.Sales online system,' the report reads.
The starting price of the object is UAH 35.7 million, and the deposit is UAH 7.1 million (excluding VAT).
According to the SPF, the winery's assets include a wine cellar, a grape processing plant, bottling plants, a sparkling wine production plant, a warehouse for finished products, an exhibition center, administrative buildings, etc. The total area of the premises is 27,200 square meters.
The assets are located in Izmail, Odesa region, as well as in the villages of Suvorove, Plavni and Prymorske (recreation center).
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(MENAFN) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the potential to revolutionize energy generation through solar power. Over 90% of the country's landmass has the capability to produce solar energy, making it the best solar power potential in the world. The energy trilemma, which focuses on balancing energy reliability, affordability, and sustainability, has been a recent topic of discussion, and solar power has been identified as a key solution.
Balancing security, affordability, and sustainability in the energy sector is a significant challenge facing the world. Although it presents a set of trade-offs between three competing priorities, it is a challenge that cannot be ignored. In our recently released Statement of Future Capacity Requirements 2023-2029 report, Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) is driving forward the energy transition while ensuring an efficient, sustainable, and reliable supply of electricity for the UAE.
The report recommends a practical and essential road map to meet growing demand and prepare for Abu Dhabi's and the UAE's future needs in a sustainable manner. With an expected 30% increase in gross peak power demand by 2029 due to rising industrial activity and a growing population, Ewec will continue to develop major strategic projects to create a sustainable future for Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
Ewec's solar-power capacity will increase by over 600% to 7.3 gigawatts by 2030. During this period, Ewec will lower its average carbon dioxide intensity from electricity generation by over 40%. Furthermore, Ewec will increase low-carbon reverse osmosis (RO) desalination water production significantly, with four new plants under various stages of development. This will result in a reduction of approximately 88% in water production emission intensity.
In conclusion, the UAE is poised to lead the world in sustainable energy generation through its abundant solar power potential. Ewec is committed to driving the energy transition and creating a sustainable future for Abu Dhabi and the UAE while ensuring an efficient, sustainable, and reliable supply of electricity.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 26. It's highly
recommended for Azerbaijani businesses to expand their operations
to the UAE because of a large number of benefits, Managing Partner,
AG Mena - a leading multi-services firm in the UAE Zain Dhareeja
told trend .
During his visit to Baku, which was organized in partnership
with the Dubai Chamber International Office in Azerbaijan, he spoke
about the benefits of investing in the UAE.
“The main objective of my visit is to promote investment
opportunities between Azerbaijan and the UAE in particularly for
residency options for Azerbaijani entrepreneurs, that might be
looking to do a business in the UAE,” Dhareeja said.
Dhareeja claims that the favorable geographic location, with
access to a large client base, is one of the benefits for
Azerbaijani investors considering investing in the UAE.
“The advantages of investing in the UAE are zero income tax,
corporate tax, simple procedures for obtaining residency. Moreover,
the country has the ease of doing business and scored 80.9 out of
100 (According to the Bank's Doing Business Report (2020),” he
He also touched upon the Baku's high potential for business
development, praising the efforts of the government of Azerbaijan
in terms of investments into the public sector.
Meanwhile, as part of his visit to Baku, he participated at the
Invest in Dubai – Business Luncheon by Dubai Chamber International
Office in Azerbaijan and UAE Embassy in Baku, held on December 8.
Dubai International Chamber, one of the chambers operating under
Dubai Chambers, leverages its global network to enable local
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investment into the emirate, enhancing Dubai's position as a highly
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AG Mena is a leading multi-services firm headquartered in the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), providing legal services, corporate
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Kering - Statement Number of Shares and voting rights - 09.15.2023
Société anonyme with a share capital of €496,283,112
Head office: 40, rue de Sèvres – 75007 PARIS
552 075 020 RCS PARIS
September 19, 2023
on the total number of shares and voting rights
(articles L.233-8 of the French Commercial Code and 223-16 of the General Regulation of the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF – Autorité des Marchés Financiers)
| Date |
| Total number of |
| Total number of voting rights |
| theoretical 1 || exercisable 2 |
| September 15, 2023 || 124,070,778 || 177,222,086 || 175,439,893 |
1 Calculated based on all shares with voting rights, including treasury shares stripped of voting rights (Art. 223‐11 of AMF General Regulation).
2 Excluding treasury shares stripped of voting rights.
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(MENAFN) The value of trade between Iran and China in the first two months of 2023 was USD2.098 billion, according to data released by China's customs administration. This figure represents a 17 percent decrease compared to the first two months of 2022, which saw trade between the two countries reach USD2.536 billion, as reported by IRNA. However, the value of trade between Iran and China increased by seven percent in 2022, reaching USD15.795 billion, which was USD1.035 billion more than the previous year.
While China's exports to Iran increased by 14 percent in the period under review, reaching USD9.44 billion, the value of Iran's non-oil exports to China decreased by two percent, reaching USD6.355 billion. In 2021, Iran's non-oil exports to China were valued at USD6.502 billion. China's total global trade in 2022 reached USD6.308 trillion, with exports accounting for USD3.593 trillion and imports for USD2.715 trillion. China's global trade grew by 4.4 percent last year, and Iran's share of China's total global trade was only 0.25 percent.
China remains one of Iran's main trade partners, despite the strict U.S. sanctions. In March 2021, Iran and China signed a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement, which was finalized in December 2022 with the signing of 16 memorandums of understanding. The MOUs were signed in an Iran-China comprehensive cooperation program summit, which aimed to pave the way for the implementation of the 25-year agreement.
The decline in Iran-China trade in the first two months of 2023 may be attributed to a number of factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran's economy. However, the long-term outlook for Iran-China trade remains positive, with the implementation of the 25-year agreement expected to lead to increased economic cooperation between the two countries. As Iran seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil exports, trade with China is likely to play an increasingly important role in the country's economic development.
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(MENAFN - Investor Brand Network) Shares of DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) traded today at $559.76, eclipsing its 52-week high. So far today approximately 103,000 shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 549,000 shares.
DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) is currently priced 7.7% above its average consensus analyst price target of $507.02.
DexCom Inc designs and commercializes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetics. CGM systems serve as an alternative to the traditional blood glucose meter process, and the company is evolving its CGM systems to include the disposable sensor and the durable receiver.
Over the past year, DexCom Inc. has traded in a range of $305.63 to $559.76 and is now at $549.20, 80% above that low.
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(MENAFN - IMARC Group) According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “Saudi Arabia Luxury Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the Saudi Arabia luxury market size growth during 2015-2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during 2021-2026. Saudi Arabia is one of the richest Arab countries as well as the fastest-growing economies in the world. On account of the sustained economic growth and high per capita income, the country has witnessed an increase in spending on luxury products and services such as fragrances, cars, watches, leather items, hotels, etc. Moreover, the Kingdom is investing in economic diversification and has identified retail as a key channel for growth. It is supporting the expansion of the retail industry by encouraging public investments in retail infrastructure projects. Apart from this, the booming tourism industry has also created vast opportunities for both the luxury hospitality and retail sectors.
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis takes over the world, we are continuously tracking the changes in the markets, as well as the purchase behaviors of the consumers globally–our estimates about the latest market trends and forecast values after considering the impact of this pandemic.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the largest luxury goods market in the GCC region owing to rapid digital transformation, varying economic trends, and evolving consumer preferences and tastes. The country’s young population has one of the highest disposable incomes in the world which has created a high demand for luxury goods across the country. Further, global luxury brands such as Tiffany, Mulberry and Prada are increasing their presence in Saudi Arabia by establishing mono-brand stores as well as adapting to regional demands and trends. The establishment of upscale malls has also provided these brands ample space to expand their operations in the country. Moreover, internet penetration, influence of social media and the trend of online shopping have positively impacted the luxury market in Saudi Arabia as shoppers can now access global brands through online platforms.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Distribution Channel:
Breakup by Category:
Travel and Hotel
Personal Luxury Goods
Food and Drinks
Breakup by Gender:
The competitive landscape of the industry has been analyzed in the report, along with the detailed profiles of the major players operating in the industry.
Key Highlights of the Report:
Market Performance (2015-2020)
Market Outlook (2021-2026)
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Drivers and Success Factors
Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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(MENAFN) The Philippines has put forward a fresh proposal for a code of conduct aimed at fostering stability and peace in the contested South China Sea.
This initiative from Manila follows President Ferdinand Marcos' expression of concern regarding the extended negotiations between Southeast Asian nations and China concerning the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC), as reported by a Philippines news outlet.
“We are now in the midst of negotiating our own code of conduct, for example, with Vietnam because we are still waiting for the code of conduct between China and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the progress has been rather slow unfortunately,” Marcos stated at an event at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii on Monday.
“And so we've taken the initiative to approach those other countries around ASEAN with whom we have existing territorial conflicts,” he also said.
Marcos is actively seeking the support of nations such as Vietnam and Malaysia in an effort to establish a new maritime code aimed at preserving peace in the South China Sea.
The territorial disputes in the South China Sea encompass conflicting claims over islands and maritime territories in the region by various sovereign states, including China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
In addressing the complexities of the region, the South China Sea Declaration on the Conduct of Parties (DoC) serves as a conduct agreement signed by ASEAN and China in November 2002. This marked a significant milestone as it represented the first instance of China accepting a multilateral agreement on the South China Sea issue.
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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that 85 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 49 recoveries have been registered in the kingdom in the past 24 hours.
The Ministry of Health said in their statement that the number of active cases reached 2,382, including 405 critical cases.
The statistics showed that the total number of infections in the country reached 546,336, while the recovery tally reached 535,309.
“Five new deaths, bringing fatalities tally in the Kingdom to 8,645,” the statement said.
The Ministry of Health advised everyone to contact the toll free (937) for consultations and inquiries around the clock, to obtain health information and services.


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( MENAFN ) On Friday, Jun. 11 gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange declined as the USD advanced.
The most active gold contract for delivery of August decreased USD16.8, or 0.89 percent, to settle at USD1,879.6 an ounce.
Profit-taking may also have affected the price of the precious metal, as gold had witnessed a number of sessions of price rises in anticipation of, then release of inflation figures on Thursday, market analysts hold.
Silver for delivery of July soared 11.5 cents, or 0.41 percent, to close at USD28.146 an ounce. Platinum for delivery of July increased USD5.1, or 0.45 percent, to settle at USD1,151.1 an ounce.
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(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Japan's Kyushu Electric Power Co. announced on Monday that a nuclear reactor at its Sendai power station will restart on Tuesday morning, the first time a nuclear reactor has passed more stringent safety regulations passed after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011.
The company stated that on Monday it will conduct a safety check of control rods in the No. 1 reactor at Sendai, in Kagoshima Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, southwest Japan.
If the control rods pass the safety check, Kyushu Electric Power Co. plans to reactivate the reactor on August 11, and start generating power by August 14. If all goes well, the second reactor at the plant is planned to come back online by the middle of October.
In March 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant suffered a meltdown of several reactors as a result of a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and a subsequent tsunami. Some 140,000 residents were evacuated from the area due to a major leakage of nuclear materials.
Japanese anti-nuclear protestors demonstrated against the restart in Kyushu on Monday.
According to a poll carried out last year by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper, 59 percent of respondents said they were opposed to the restart of nuclear power plants, with just 28 percent in support of a return to nuclear power.
Following the incident, Japan shut down power production at all 54 reactors in the country for preventive inspection; the last reactor shut down in September 2013.
Japan currently has 43 operable reactors potentially able to restart, 24 of which are in the process of restart approvals.
Nuclear plants provided about 30 percent of the country's energy before the Fukushima accident, and had previously been expected to increase to at least 40 percent by 2017; the expectation has been reduced by one third since the meltdown.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended the mandate of its mission in Afghanistan
In a unanimous resolution, the Security Council welcomed the findings of a strategic review of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan or UNAMA's mandated tasks, priorities and related resources, and called for implementation of the Secretary‑General's recommendations in that regard.
Extending its full support to the Afghan‑led and Afghan‑owned peace process, the Council called on regional and international partners to support the Kabul Process for peace and security cooperation initiated in June 2017, working towards early and direct talks between the government and authorized representatives of Taliban
It reiterated concern over attacks by the Taliban, the Haqqani Network
In her address to the Security Council Habibi Sarabi, Deputy Chairperson of Afghanistan's High Peace Council
The Taliban would be recognized as a political party so long as it obeyed the rule of law and respected women's rights.
Mariam Safi, Executive Director of the Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies, on the other hand cautioned that the hope of a brighter future was beginning to fade.
Safe zones had become battlefields, and for the first time, young single women comprised a significant number of refugees, she said.
'For Afghan women, it is imperative for the State to define the type of peace that would ensue from negotiations,' she said, stressing that they believed their rights to be intricately linked to the peace process outcomes. She urged the Council to persuade Pakistan
Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary‑General for Afghanistan, said upcoming elections in Afghanistan would be an opportunity to ensure that unity and stability prevailed, with all groups represented.
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DOHA: Al Arabi Qatari club announced on Tuesday that it has officially signed Syrian international striker Omar Al Somah from the Saudi club Al-Ahli, on loan, with a one-season contract, in order to join the ranks of the first football team in the QNB Stars League for the 2022-2023 season.
Al Arabi Club said on its official website: 'It has been agreed with the Saudi Al-Ahli club to loan the player Al Somah to our club for one season'. At the same time, they appreciated the good cooperation of Al-Ahli SC.
The Syrian player is the historical scorer of the Saudi Al-Ahli team, where he participated in 240 matches, scored 192 goals, and made 30 goals since he joined in the summer of 2014 from Kuwait's Qadisiya.
Al Somah, who grew up in the Syrian club Al-Fotuwa, previously played in the Kuwaiti Qadisiya between 2011 and 2014, and then left the team for Saudi Al-Ahli SC in the summer of 2014, with whom he has crowned the league title in the 2015-2016 season, and also achieved the title of top scorer of the Saudi League three times.
Al Somah is the top scorer of Al-Ahli and the Saudi Professional League with 143 goals in 179 games.
Al Somah will join Al Arabi for the first time against Al Rayyan on Thursday afternoon at the Lusail Stadium, one of the stadiums for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 28
By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend:
While the economic indicators show no significant changes in the purchasing power of Iranians, the number of Iranian tourists visiting Turkey has hit a three-year high over the first half of 2017.
In the meantime, Turkish officials are expecting to host at least two million tourists from the neighboring Iran by the year-end.
The latest statistics by the Culture and Tourism Ministry of Turkey indicates that the number of Iranian tourists in the country has exceeded 1 million over the first half of the current year.
On the other hand, Iranian officials say that 1.9 million Iranians traveled abroad over the first quarter of the current Iranian year (starting March 20), marking a 9-percent increase year-on-year.
Iranian officials have suggested that the increase in the number of tourists going abroad has led to a negative balance between inbound and outbound tourism.
The surge in the number of tourists traveling abroad causes the question whether the purchasing power of Iranians has improved.
"In the current situation the average income of Iranians has apparently dropped. The fact that the number of Iranian tourists traveling abroad has increased by 9 percent indicates a growing income inequality among the different groups of the population," Jamshid Pazhouyan, an outstanding economist and professor at Allameh Tabatabai University, told Trend.
"Over the last years, security issues caused a decline in the number of tourists visiting Turkey, which led to a drop in the prices of package tours. However, the security has relatively been maintained there. I assume that the lower prices have encouraged Iranian tourists to visit the neighboring country," Pazhouyan said elaborating on the reasons behind the growing number of Iranian tourists arriving in Turkey.
"Another notable point is that the value of Iran's national currency over the past year has fallen against the foreign currencies, therefore the costs of visiting European countries have increased for Iranians. So, Turkey still remains as an affordable option for Iranian tourists"
Iranian tourists contributed about $1 billion to Turkey's tourism industry in 2015. Interestingly, over the past decade the fluctuation of foreign currency in Iranian market had an apparent effect on the number of tourist departures from the Islamic Republic.
One US dollar in Iranian market in years 2001-2010 valued between 8,000 and 10,000 rials. In this period of time, the number of Iranian tourists visiting Turkey increased from 327,000 to 1.8 million.
However, following a sharp devaluation of rial in 2011 the number of Iranians traveling to Turkey dropped considerably.
Since 2014, when the US dollar exchange rate in Iranian market became stable, the country has witnessed an upward trend in the number of tourists visiting Turkey.
However, there is another group of observers who suggest that the high quality of tourism sector in Turkey as well as shopping opportunities lure Iranian tourists.
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Over a thousand vehicles carrying supplies to Karabakh have
passed through the Lachin-Khankandi road since the start of the
protests on December 12, 2022, Azernews reports, citing Azerbaijani
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ayxan Hajizada.
The official made the remarks on his Twitter account in response
to the comments by US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price
during a briefing on January 24.
He underlined that it would be appropriate to call on Armenia to
fulfill its obligations instead.
'Dear @StateDeptSpox, more than 1000 of vehicles bringing supply
into the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan proves the opposite what you
said on January 24. It would be appropriate to call on the Armenian
side to fulfill obligations & stop illegal activities!' Hajizada
Notably, at a briefing held the day before, Price called for the
full restoration of free movement through the Lachin-Khankandi
road, including commercial and private travel.
To recap, following discussions with the command of the Russian
peacekeeping contingent on December 3 and 7, 2022, Azerbaijani
specialists from the Ministries of Economy, Ecology, and Natural
Resources, the State Service for Property Issues under the Ministry
of Economy, and AzerGold Company were to conduct primary monitoring
on illegal exploitation of mineral deposits on Azerbaijani
territory. However, the monitoring failed due to the provocation of
ethnic Armenians. The peaceful protest that started on December 12,
2022, continues up to today and marks Day 36.
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’Tis the season
Volunteer Kermit Slonaker hangs pink and green lights and bunting on the front of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Headquarters Friday afternoon. (Photo by Scott Mason/The Winchester Star)
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(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, June 9 (IANS) Tech giant Google has introduced new features for the Password Manager, including the ability to create a desktop shortcut.
Also, Google Password Manager now has a dedicated home in Chrome on desktop which makes it easier for users to review their saved online credentials or change their password settings, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Thursday.
Currently only available on mobile, biometric authentication is coming soon to desktop.
"If you enable this feature, you can require an additional layer of security before Chrome autofills your password, like fingerprint recognition, facial recognition or other methods supported by your computer's operating system," it added.
Now, users can also add notes to the credentials they save in the Password Manager which will help them to keep all of their important login details in one place.
Also, it is now easier for users to upload their passwords from other password managers.
Users just have to export their passwords as a .csv file and import them directly into Chrome on the computer.
"In addition to flagging compromised passwords, Password Checkup on iOS will flag weak and reused passwords, too. Look out for this update in the coming months," the tech giant said.
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Bengaluru, Oct 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Thursday that he would immediately address the concern raised by Rahul Gandhi in the case of an injured baby elephant.
'Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to us. During his visit to the Nagarhole forest, he has sighted an elephant and a calf. He noticed that the calf was injured in its tail and trunk.
'I have reached Bengaluru just now. I will take all details in this regard from the senior forest officers and talk to them immediately,' he said.
CM Bommai further said, 'There will be an immediate action regarding the elephants on what can be done and in 30 minutes I will get all the details.
'Those are natural habitats (Nagarhole forest), how far human interference could be made has to be seen and verified. It has also to be seen on how the treatment should be given. What he (Rahul Gandhi) has raised, I will respond to it,' he stated.
'The issue is being raised on humanitarian grounds and will do what has to be done', he added.
Rahul Gandhi in his letter addressed to CM Bommai had said that the Congress President and himself during their visit to the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve happened to witness a painful sight of an injured baby elephant with its mother.
'The little calf has a severely injured tail and trunk, and is fighting for its life. I understand and appreciate that there is a view that nature must be allowed to take its own course. However, in the case of endangered and iconic species, exceptions are often made depending on severity of the situation. The aforementioned calf is undoubtedly in need of urgent medical care.
'Therefore, I wanted to cross political boundaries and appeal to your sense of compassion to intervene and save the little elephant,' Rahul Gandhi wrote in the letter.
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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Uddhav Thackeray camp, led by Sunil Prabhu, has moved the Supreme Court seeking suspension of 16 MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, from the Maharashtra Assembly till the disqualification proceedings initiated against them are decided and also urged the court to restrain 'delinquent' MLAs from entering the Assembly.
Prabhu has filed the plea through advocate Javedur Rahman, which will be mentioned on Friday before a vacation bench.
The plea said till date there is no dispute regarding the leadership position of Uddhav Thackeray as the president of the Shiv Sena political party. It cited the resolution passed in national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena political party held on June 25, this year, where Thackeray's leadership was re-affirmed and the conduct of the delinquent MLAs led by Eknath Shinde has been criticised.
The plea said it has further been resolved to take necessary steps to disqualify the rebels from the membership of the Legislative Assembly.
The plea said despite the rebellion carried out by the Eknath Shinde faction, the original Shiv Sena political party remains under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray, who was elected as the president on January 23, 2018, when the organisational elections of the Shiv Sena were conducted and the same was duly communicated to the Election Commission on February 27, 2018.
The plea said, 'Pass an interim order suspending the delinquent MLAs, against whom disqualification petitions have been filed by the Applicant herein, from the membership of the 14th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, till the final adjudication of the Tenth Schedule proceedings initiated against them.'
It further added, 'Restrain the delinquent MLAs, against whom disqualification petitions have been filed by the Applicant herein from entering the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly or participating in any proceeding relating to the House till the final adjudication of the disqualification proceedings against them.'
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, February 22, 2023, SPA -- Bulgaria's Minister of Youth and Sports, Vesela Lecheva, took part in the Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity 2023, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 21.
Addressing the forum, Minister Lecheva said,“Sport does not guarantee peace a priori. It is a constructive social mechanism aiming to establish social integrity and peace. This principle needs to be well interpreted by policy and properly placed in sport-related legislation,” adding, 'otherwise, we risk leaving sport in the hands of commercial trends alone. This would be a prerequisite for abuse of the set of values that come with sport.'
The global forum saw the participation of high-ranking sports representatives from all over the world. It gave the participants an opportunity to take specific action on current challenges in sport, analyze the need to support the sport movement to achieve common goals, and protect sport as a universal public good.
The forum aimed at instilling moral and ethical values in sports, achieving the noble goals of sports, creating a healthy sports environment, building fruitful relations among participating countries and teams, and supporting shared visions on sports issues.
The Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity 2023 concluded with a reaffirmation of strong commitment to the international rules that support sport values, ethics, and integrity, and also called for strengthening cooperation among public authorities, the sport movement and other key stakeholders.
23:32 LOCAL TIME 20:32 GMT
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Kuwaiti Firms Partake In Qatar's 2023 Entrepreneurs Conference
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) DOHA, Nov 21 (KUNA) - A number of Kuwaiti firms and entrepreneurs are taking part took in an exhibition held on the sidelines of the Entrepreneurship Conference (ROWAD 2023) currently held in Qatar to market their innovative products and explore investment opportunities.
Acting Director General of the National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises Development Mohammad Al-Furaih, stressed in a statement to KUNA the importance of taking part in the third edition of the Annual Gulf forum for entrepreneurs within the conferences activities.
He also mentioned the importance of economic cooperation and entrepreneurship between GCC states in order for further development and orienting a better environment for business to encourage small and medium companies.
Al-Furaih also added it was paramount that Kuwaiti company owners were present at the session of technology and innovation startups, a branch of the conference regulated by Qatar's Development Bank under the slogan 'Together we create and innovate', where opportunity to unveiled products and services was staged.
Implementation manager of Home System, Eng. Manaf Abdeen said the involvement of companies in this forum is a great opportunity for Kuwaiti commerce owners to market their services ahead of the throng, reassuring their capability to compete among GCC enterprises.
Technological solutions were presented by the companies as well as security systems in addition to easy solution systems for home and business owners for better protection through the latest technologies.
Director of Smart Lock Company for Security Devices and Systems, Batoul Al-Qallaf, said the company is working towards manufacturing and supplying inventions for the industry and are specializing in emergency exit solutions in case of tragic events.
Participant Mohammad Al-Saeedi from Gulf Inventors Company said "our focus is on manufacturing inventions through a process which certifies the product for the market as our products are showcased on local and international markets".
ECO founder and chief executive Jassem Al-Abouh considered this forum to be an opportunity to exchange ideas and ways to expand the companies works to better their institutions regionally.
Al-Abouh also mentioned ECO is the first environmental incubator and business accelerator in Kuwait providing services to manage sustainable operations for green office seekers.
He also noted the forum's platform provides a great opportunity for company owners to showcase and discuss ideas in the same scope. (end)
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(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) du continues to reinvent their customer experience by using WhatsApp to make consumers' lives more convenient.
Dubai, UAE 5 March 2019 -UAE: based telecommunications company du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has begun using WhatsApp for customer care by launching ‘Blu' - a multi-channel Artificial Intelligence-based virtual assistant on WhatsApp to its 9+ million fixed, mobile, IP and broadband customers.
This innovative move further enhances du's ambition to deliver world-class customer care by making it easy for customers to connect with du through the platform they use every day.
Anthony Shiner, Chief Digital Lifestyle and Innovation Officer, EITC, said: 'As an ICT service provider, we are at the forefront of the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
We recognise the importance of messaging for our customers. Making our virtual assistant available on WhatsApp makes it easy for our customers to connect with us. We'd like our customers to play an active role in creating a great chat experience, so we'll be inviting them to help train the virtual assistant. Think of it as a new employee who has some core skills, but continues to learn and grow through experience.
Implementing a pilot utilising UIB's UnificationEngine®, du's virtual assistant helps customers with common queries which they currently seek to address by contacting the Contact Centre or visiting a retail store. This is just the start, as du plans to quickly build upon these initial capabilities. Customers are encouraged to help du to teach the virtual assistant new skills to ensure it continues to deliver on what's important to them.
Toby Ruckert, CEO UIB, said: 'du is taking active steps to improve customer care and as a WhatsApp Business solution provider, we are excited to deliver a new conversational experience to their 9+ million customers across the UAE.
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