(MENAFN) In a recent development, a Total Energies executive affirmed on Wednesday that the global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is poised to experience growth in 2024. This positive outlook is attributed primarily to China's resurgence as the largest buyer in the LNG market, coupled with escalating gas consumption trends in Europe. Speaking at the Gas Industry Conference, Thomas Morris, Senior Vice President of Exploration and Production for the Asia-Pacific region, underscored the ongoing expansion of LNG trade, particularly with China's reemergence as a significant player in the market. However, Morris emphasized that while demand levels are on the rise, they have yet to reach the peak observed in 2017.
Highlighting the significance of Europe as a burgeoning market for LNG, Morris noted sustained growth in demand within the region. Nonetheless, he cautioned that despite this burgeoning demand, the introduction of new LNG capacity is not expected in the immediate future. Consequently, this scenario is anticipated to exert continued pressure on prices and result in some degree of market volatility.
The preceding week witnessed spot LNG prices in Asia hitting their lowest levels in nearly three years, attributable to subdued demand across Asian and European markets. This downturn prompted LNG importers to ramp up spot purchases in response to the prevailing market conditions. Shamsiri Ibrahim, Vice President of Petronas LNG Marketing and Trade, echoed sentiments regarding the resurgence of trading activities spurred by lower prices. Ibrahim further highlighted China's proactive stance, signaling a willingness to escalate LNG purchases within the Asian market.
The remarks made at the conference underscore the evolving dynamics within the global LNG landscape, with China's renewed engagement and Europe's expanding demand shaping the trajectory of the market in the coming year.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The federal government is likely to take up the issue of bringing about some amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, in the coming budget session of parliament, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs M Venkaiah Naidu said.
"We will be holding discussions with both the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state governments besides lawmakers from the two states regarding amendments to the act. There have already been informal talks on some issues like the number of seats in the Legislative Council and division of government employees," Naidu told mediapersons in Hyderabad.
Asserting that the amendments would be taken up only after a broad consensus is arrived on various issues, the union minister, asked if the amendments could be expected during the coming session of parliament, said: "On some issues it might come... based on the duration of the budget session."
"There will be discussions on new bills and ordinances (in the budget session of parliament). Tomorrow a meeting of different ministries is scheduled on what bills they seek to introduce. It should be seen if (there is) sufficient space and duration (with regard to introducing amendments in the AP Reorganisation Bill)," Naidu said.
Referring to the water dispute between AP and Telangana being resolved by the states' respective Chief Ministers N Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrashekhar Rao on Saturday, Naidu said it was good beginning. "Both the chief ministers should sort out the differences. The focus should be on development and the centre will extend all its support to both the states," he said.
The union minister dismissed as rumours talk about the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) joining the NDA government at the centre. "They are all rumours. There was no such discussion either with me or Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Both TRS and BJP are different political parties," he clarified.
Asked about the demand for special category status to Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said: "It is under consideration of the centre. Certain issues are being worked out."
Both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments have been requesting the centre to bring few amendments to effectively implement the AP Bifurcation Act. Recently, the Telangana government had requested the central government to bring an amendment with regard to re-merger of certain villages in Bhadrachalam revenue division from AP to Telangana for free access without affecting the villages that would be submerged under Polavaram project.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Weather inshore tonight until 6pm on Friday will be slight dust to blowing dust at places daytime with some clouds and cold by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected strong wind at places daytime
Offshore, there will be scattered clouds at times, the report added, warning of strong wind and high sea later.
Wind inshore will be Northwesterly 13 - 23 KT during the day, decreases to 4 -14 KT by evening.
Offshore, it will be Northwesterly 15 - 22 KT reaches 30 KT.
Visibility will be 4 to 8 kilometres, decreasing to 3 kilometers or less at places sometimes.
Sea state inshore will be 2 to 4 FT rises to 5 FT later. Offshore, it will be 4 to 7 FT rises to 10 FT later.
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(MENAFN) Liz O'Neill, environmental campaigner, does not shred her comments about gene drives, the upcoming generation of genetic modification (GM) technology.
The director of UK anti-GM pressure assembly, GM Freeze, stated, "It is extremely worrying." In addition to, "To release something that has been specifically created in a laboratory in order to outfight nature, and spread without exception within wild populations, is extraordinary arrogant. Saying, "And once the genie is out of the bottle, you cannot put it back in."
The method gene drives work sounds like a thing from a sci-fi book, however, they are being utilized in lab trials. It is a complex topic, but then there is a simple clarification.
Meanwhile, standard GM announces a latest, lab-tweaked gene into an organism, gene drive tech goes one more stage. It presents a gene drive, a lab-created gene that have the capability to replicate itself spontaneously as well, that points at and removes a particular natural gene. It has the faith that these gene drives can be utilized to decrease the amount of malarial mosquitos, in addition to other invasive class of species.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who has been receiving a lot of positive response for his streaming series 'Dahaad', and the film '8 A.M. Metro', shared that working with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali can really test an artiste's patience if they're not used to working in a demanding environment.
Gulshan, who celebrates his birthday on Sunday, has worked with Bhansali in his 2013 directorial 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela'.
Talking about working with Bhansali, Gulshan told a media outlet: "If you do not have the patience, aapka dimag pak jaega (your brain will be chewed up). He takes his work very seriously and is very dedicated to his work. He expects complete dedication and submission from others as well, but it is impossible for most."
He further mentioned: "That hampers the balance. People are also afraid of him. I gathered the courage to talk to him and would often sit with him in front of the monitor to watch his style of work. People are scared of him, so they do not enjoy working with him. I would often talk to him fearlessly, and he liked this aspect of me."
Meanwhile, on the work front, Gulshan will be seen in 'Guns & Gulaabs' along with Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav and TJ Bhanu.
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(MENAFN- IMARC Group)
IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled
“ 1-Decanol Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032, ” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global
1-decanol market share, size, trends, and growth forecast. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.
How big is the 1-decanol market?
The global 1-decanol market size reached US$ 237.7 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 375.4 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.21% during 2024-2032.
What is 1-Decanol?
1-Decanol, also known as capric alcohol, is a fatty alcohol with a ten-carbon chain and the molecular formula C10H22O. It appears as a colorless to light yellow viscous liquid with a mild odor and is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Characteristics of 1-decanol include its versatility as a nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, and stabilizer in various industrial applications. Features such as its ability to act as a lubricant, wetting agent, or even as a defoaming agent in different formulations contribute to its functional appeal. It finds significant use in sectors like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the manufacturing of lubricants, enhancing product performance and texture.
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A 26-year-old Filipino was arrested by police for alleged criminal damage after a video went viral on social media showing a man running in front of a car – in a possible scam for cash – in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island.
The 29-second-video shows the man, in a black T-shirt, waiting at the intersection of Lockhart and Luard roads in Wan Chai at 9am on September 22. When a car turns left into Luard Road, the man suddenly runs in front of the car.
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The driver managed to stop and avoid hitting the man, who responded by the car bonnet and giving a middle finger to the driver, in a pretense to suggest he had been endangered while using a pedestrian crossing.
But the stunt was captured by a camera on the car dashboard.
The video went rival on social media before police started to investigate the incident.
Police later identified the man – suspected to have been involved in another criminal damage case in Wan Chai earlier, when a rubbish bin and a gas cylinder were thrown at motorcycles and bicycles on a road.
The man was arrested but later released on bail pending further inquiries.
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By Laman Ismayilova
Russian pianist Olga Domnina has performed a gala concert
dedicated to Azerbaijan's eminent composer, founder of the
symphonic mugham genre Fikrat Amirov, Azernews reports.
The concert took place in the Massimo Troisi Theater at the
initiative of Amici della Musica Music Association
Azerbaijani music astonished the Italian audience who excitedly
listened to music pieces by Fikrat Amirov, Gara Garayev, and Faraj
Now northern Italian music lovers are looking forward to the
pianist's new concerts in Italy.
The pianist plans to include works by Rahil Hasanov and Ayaz
Gambarli in the upcoming concert programs
Recall that in September, Olga Domnina performed with a concert
program at the Tor Bella Monaca Theater.
The concert in Rome featured Fikrat Amirov's 12 Miniature, Gara
Garayev's 24 Preludes for Piano, and Faraj Garayev's Monsieur Bee
Olga Domnina is a laureate of many international competitions.
She is a graduate of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music and the
London Royal Academy of Music.
Along with solo concerts, she performs with chamber and symphony
orchestras on world stages.
The pianist's interest in Azerbaijani music is so great that she
is called a promoter of Azerbaijani music. Olga Domnina has been
living in Sicily for over 10 years.
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U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday as financial shares struggled after earnings results, Trend reports citing Xinhua.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 201.81 points, or 0.56 percent, to 35,911.81. The S&P 500 rose 3.82 points, or 0.08 percent, to 4,662.85. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 86.94 points, or 0.59 percent, to 14,893.75.
Seven of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in red, with real estate and financials down 1.18 percent and 1.01 percent, respectively, leading the laggards. Energy rallied 2.45 percent, the best-performing group.
U.S. bank giant JPMorgan Chase posted solid results for the fourth quarter Friday, including a profit of 10.4 billion U.S. dollars that exceeded estimates. Still, the megabank's net income went down 14 percent from the same quarter the previous year as trading revenue fell. The stock sank more than 6 percent on Friday.
Citigroup shares decreased 1.25 percent even after the company reported earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations.
Shares of Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, which are set to report next week, also declined.
Wells Fargo's stock rose 3.7 percent on its better-than-anticipated earnings and revenue.
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KOTA KINABALU: Kota Kinabalu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI) will continue to support and work with the state government in developing the Sabah.
Its president, Datuk Micheal Lui Yen Sang, said they will encourage the public especially the Chinese communities in the state to give their support and cooperation to the government in order to overcome today’s challenges.
“KKCCI is receptive with the problems and issues related to the community, and will continue to set up cooperation for development and solve these problems for everyone’s interest,” he said during an event held at Dewan Hakka, Tanjung Lipat, yesterday.
He also thanked the state government for commitment and assistance in developing Chinese schools, temples, and organizing community activities in the state.
“We also extend our appreciation to the state government for appointing Datuk Yeo Boon Hai, who is the first mayor from the Chinese community for Kota Kinabalu,” he said.
KKCCI members attending the event were entertained with stage performance, lucky draw event, and also received ang pow. –SayangSabah


Comms Head Stella Low Leaves Apple After Eight Months
CUPERTINO, CA — Apple has appointed Kristin Huguet Quayle head of global communications following the departure of Stella Low after less than a year.
Quayle is a 15-year veteran of Apple's comms function who most recently served as VP of corporate communications. As VP of worldwide communications, Quayle will report to directly to CEO Tim Cook.
“Kristin has played an instrumental role sharing Apple's story of incredible innovation and strong values for more than 15 years. With an extraordinary depth of experience and a long track record of principled leadership, Kristin is uniquely suited for her new role overseeing worldwide communications,” Apple said in a statement.
Low joined Apple last May from Cisco , where she spent two years as chief communications officer, prior to which she held senior communications roles at Dell, EMC and Unisys. Apple did not elaborate on her departure.
Before Low, the role had gone unfilled for nearly two years following the departure of Steve Dowling in 2019.
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(MENAFN) The city of Langfang, located in the northern province of Hebei in China, has initiated its first China-Europe freight train service, which departed from the station on Saturday. The train, carrying 55 containers measuring 40 feet in length, will travel a total distance of 7,800 kilometers before reaching its final destination in Moscow, Russia, after 17 days. The freight train will exit the country via Erenhot Port in Inner Mongolia, pass through Mongolia, and finally arrive in Moscow.
The shipment comprises a range of products including light industrial goods, food, clothing, and daily necessities, with a total value of nearly 20 million yuan (equivalent to about 2.88 million U.S. dollars). The goods are sourced from local companies in Langfang and import and export firms located in nearby regions.
According to the city's development and reform commission, this freight train service holds significant importance in promoting the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and integrating it into the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative. The initiative aims to strengthen connectivity and cooperation between countries along the Belt and Road, facilitating increased trade and investment.
The launch of the China-Europe freight train service is a vital milestone for Langfang's regional development. This service will facilitate faster and more efficient transportation of goods, enhancing the city's competitiveness and supporting the growth of local businesses. Moreover, the service will boost regional integration and promote the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, further strengthening trade and investment ties between China and Russia.
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(MENAFN) According to the Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Sweden's response to a Koran-burning protest that enraged Türkiye was "simply simple idiocy" and threatened a crucial endorsement required for the Nordic nation's application to join NATO. At a news conference on Tuesday in Budapest, where he was hosting his Turkish colleague, Mevlut Cavusoglu, the senior diplomat delivered his remarks to reporters.
The incident in issue was an act of Koranic burning during a political demonstration in Stockholm on January 21. Invoking the nation's rights for "far-reaching freedom of speech," Swedish authorities approved the event and offered police security.
“As a Christian and as a Catholic, I must say that burning of a holy book of another religion is an unacceptable act,” Szijjarto added. He also noted, “Stating that the burning of a sacred book is part of freedom of speech is just plain stupidity.”
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, declared last week that he would not be granting Sweden's request to join the US-led military alliance.
“If you are that respectful to rights and freedoms, you will respect the faith of the Republic of Türkiye or the Muslims in the first place. If you do not show this respect, then, no offense, but you will not receive any support from us with regard to NATO,” he stressed.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Tue 24 May 2022, 10:42 AM
Last updated: Tue 24 May 2022, 11:17 AM
Over a hundred people who were injured in the gas explosion that occurred in Abu Dhabi on Monday are receiving necessary medical care, according to authorities.
Two people were also killed in the deadly blast that occurred in a restaurant in the Al Khalidiya area.
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi confirmed that all inured received necessary medical care in the emirate's healthcare facilities. The hospitals carried out all the required examinations to ensure the patient's safety and wellbeing.
The authority is coordinating with the relevant embassies and the patients' families to facilitate their visits after their medical treatment.
The department has extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the two deceased and is coordinating with the relevant authorities to complete the necessary procedures.
Abu Dhabi Police also expressed“sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased”.
According to police, 64 people suffered minor injuries, and 56 others had moderate injuries.
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The area has several residential buildings and restaurants, with the majority expat community hailing from the Indian subcontinent and the rest from Arab countries and the Philippines.
The blast on Monday set off a fire that damaged the facades of six buildings and a number of stores before being brought under control by the Civil Defence.
Four of the damaged buildings were“safely” evacuated, with efforts underway to find their residents temporary housing“until the buildings are completely secured”, the police said.
Pictures released by Abu Dhabi police showed first responders tending to a person on a gurney, and debris and broken glass strewn across the pavement.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has issued a clarification regarding what has been published in newspapers and social media regarding the Ministry not publishing commercial names of violators.
The Ministry revealed that it is not allowed to publish data on violators-commercial names for companies and personal names for individuals-unless it adjudicates against the violating establishment or carries out an administrative closure against the violating establishment only, as per the provisions of the law enacted in Qatar.
The difference between a "violation" and an "administrative closure"-as per the MoCI-is that the ministry is not allowed to reveal the violator's identity when handing out violations. Read Also
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However, the Ministry retains every right to publish the name of the violating side if it has issued an "administrative closure" order against it.
The "administrative closure" decision is made according to "standards approved by the ministry," among them:
- Direct damage the facility may have inflicted on a consumer's health
- Repeat offenses
- The seizure of large amounts of violating goods.
"Violations" on the other hand, are carried out through either inspection campaigns, or upon receiving a number of complaints, and its procedures include:
- Reconciliations made between the ministry and the violating party
- The referral of the matter to the legal authorities.
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CVS Health Is Oversold: Why Now May Be the Time to Buy
Shares of CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) have been falling 12% in the past month and they are now around their 52-week lows. The selloff has been so significant that the stock also dipped into oversold territory with a Relative Strength Index (RSI) falling below 30. RSI is a momentum indicator and when it is under 30, that means there has been an excess of selling of a stock in relation to buying. It can be a sign that the stock could be due for a rally, especially if a deteriorating outlook or worsening financials aren't the reason for the decline in price.
In CVS' case, the business remains solid and there haven't been any significant press releases of late to suggest that investors should be more bearish on the company's future. Trading at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 10 and a price-to-book multiple of just 1.7, the stock is a relatively cheap buy right now. And with the decline, the healthcare stock's dividend yield is now up to 2.7% -- which is well above the S&P 500 average of 1.8%.
For both value and growth-oriented investors, the stock can be an attractive investment option as it pays a great dividend and its diverse operations give you a great way to tap into opportunities in the healthcare industry. Most recently, CVS has been rumored to be in talks with acquiring primary care provider Oak Street Health (NYSE:OSH) for approximately $10 billion. If successful, the move would further expand CVS's reach in the industry, not to mention strengthen and further diversify its financials.
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Sony has announced plans to launch an electric car company later this year as it unveiled a new sports utility vehicle concept.
The Japanese tech company will set up a new operating subsidiary called“Sony Mobility Inc.” in the coming months and is considering the commercial launch of an electric vehicle, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said at the CES consumer tech trade show on Tuesday.
“With our imaging and sensing, cloud, 5G and entertainment technologies combined with our content mastery, we believe Sony is well-positioned as a creative entertainment company to redefine mobility,” Yoshida said.
The company — best known for its electronic gadgets and entertainment products — plans to use AI and robotics in its new EV business. It unveiled the Vision-S 02, an SUV prototype, at the CES conference in Las Vegas.
The concept SUV uses Sony (SNE) sensors to enable some self-driving functions and makes use of the company's expertise in entertainment.
Passengers would be able to play video games on the go while connected to their PlayStation consoles at home.
It is unclear whether the company hopes to build cars under its own brand or partner with other automakers.
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Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a powerful Category 4 storm on
Wednesday as it headed toward Bermuda after carving a destructive
path through the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where the
storm left most people without power and up to eight dead, Trend reports citing Reuters .
Eric Blake, acting branch chief for the NHC in Miami, said
Bermuda would see high surf, storm surges, heavy rainfall and
powerful winds even if Fiona kept on its current path and passed to
the west of the island. Bermuda will see the worst of the storm by
late Thursday, the NHC said.
'Hopefully, the core of the storm will stay west, but it could
still jog east and hit Bermuda,' Blake said, adding that the U.S.
East Coast would experience large swells and rip currents as the
storm churns toward Canada.
'This will be a big deal up there,' he told Reuters, referring
to Fiona's track toward Canada's Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia,
and Newfoundland and Labrador.
In Puerto Rico, where 40% of the island's 3.3 million residents
were still without water and three-fourths were lacking power,
authorities were trying to determine the scale of the destruction
and start rebuilding.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved a disaster
declaration for Puerto Rico, which makes federal funding available
for individuals affected by the storm, the White House said in a
Fiona might have caused at least eight deaths, including that of
a sick 4-month-old infant whose mother struggled to get to the
hospital due to blocked roads, Dr. Maria Conte Miller, director of
the Institute of Forensic Sciences, said in at roundtable on
Tuesday. The deaths are under investigation.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Azerbaijan once again ensured the free passage of people of
Armenian origin through the Lachin State Border checkpoint, Azernews reports.
Today about 28 people of Armenian origin in 9 vehicles belonging
to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) passed
through the Lachin State Border checkpoint from Khankendi in the
direction of the Gorus district of Armenia. Of which, five were the
employees of ICRC, nine were drivers, seven were patients, six were
escorts and one person was a medic.
It should be noted that this once again indicates the absence of
any obstacles and difficulties in the passage of Armenian minority
in Garabagh through the Lachin border checkpoint and serves as
another proof that Armenia's statements about the 'blockade' of the
Lachin road by Azerbaijan are lies and slander .
Recall that in order to prevent the illegal transfer of
manpower, ammunition, mines, as well as other military equipment
from Armenia to the territory of Azerbaijan, carried out contrary
to the tripartite statement of November 10, 2020, and adequately,
the unilateral establishment of a border point by Armenia passes at
the entrance to the Lachin-Khankendi road on the border with
Azerbaijan April 22, at 12:00 on April 23, units of the State
Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the sovereign
territories of Azerbaijan, on the border with Armenia, at the
beginning of the Lachin-Khankendi road, a border checkpoint was
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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Exports of agricultural and processed food products rose by 31 per cent in the first three months of the current financial Year 2022-23 (April-June) in comparison to the corresponding period of FY 2021-22, as per government data.
As per the provisional data released by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), the overall export of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) products increased to $7,408 million in April-June 2022 from $5,663 million over the same period of the last fiscal. The export target for April-June 2022-23 was fixed at $5,890 million.
The initiatives taken by the APEDA that works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have helped the country in achieving 31 per cent of the total export target in the first quarter of the current fiscal.
For 2022-23, an export target of $23.56 billion has been fixed by APEDA for the agricultural and processed food products basket.
As per the DGCI&S provisional data, fresh fruits and vegetables registered four per cent growth, while processed fruits and vegetables recorded a significant growth of 59.71 per cent (April-June 2022) in comparison to corresponding months of the previous year.
Also, processed food products like cereals and miscellaneous processed items reported a growth of 37.66 per cent in comparison to the first quarter of the previous year.
In April-June, 2021, fresh fruits and vegetables were exported to the tune of $394 million that increased to $409 million in the corresponding months of the current fiscal. Exports of processed F&V jumped to $490 million in Q1 of the current fiscal from $307 million in the corresponding months of the previous year.
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Afghanistan- Parliamentary Polls: Candidate Registration from May 22
(MENAFN- Daily Outlook Afghanistan) KABUL - Independent Election Commission (IEC) chief Abdul Badae Sayyad on Wednesday said the registration of candidates to contest Oct 20 Wolesi Jirga and Districts Council elections would kick off from May 22.
Sayyad announced the date while testifying before the lower house after he was summoned to brief the lawmakers about preparations for the upcoming polls and other related matters.
The IEC head said his organization had designated 7,367 places as polling stations in Kabul and provinces, but the commission was unable to evaluate 32 polling stations in districts due security issues.
Sayyad said this time polling stations had been shifted from private homes and facilities to government-run hospitals, mosques and schools in order to prevent powerful individuals from interference.
He said the approved polling stations had been shared with security authorities who would create their security plan for these stations.
Twenty-one million voter registration cards had been declared invalid while the registration process for new voter cards would kick off on April 15, said the electoral official.
He said voter registration materials had been transferred to nine provinces and to another 13 provinces being delivered.
He said the voter registration program needed nearly 30 million afs which would be provided by donor countries and the government would pay only 10 percent of the amount.
He said transparency and fairness in elections was possible if the government purchased the required machinery and handed it over to the IEC. He, however, pledged to ensure transparency and fairness in elections within the available resources.
Regarding delimitation of constituencies, the IEC chief said a draft in this regard had been handed over to the government nine months ago but there had been no response.
'If the government does not provide a positive or negative response on creation of constituencies, the upcoming elections would be held on the past method and every province would a constituency.
Based on the IEC draft plan, five people could be elected to the lower house from one election constituency while Kabul has 33 seats from allotted five constituencies.
Meanwhile, political parties have demanded single seat for every constituency.
Referring to the presidential and provincial council elections, Sayyad said a committee had been tasked with deciding schedules for the polls. (Pajhwok)
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New York: Countries of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) underlined the importance of the initiatives that aim to promote cooperation as well as scientific and technical exchange, between the countries of the world, in the field of water and the provision of water technologies to developing countries, without restrictions and at preferential prices, as they are linked to the basics of life.
This came in a statement delivered by Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Muhammad bin Awad Al Hassanon behalf of the GCC countries, during his participation in the discussions of the United Nations Conference on the Future of Water in the World.
Despite the difficult environmental and climatic conditions that the Gulf region suffers from, and the fact that it is among the most arid and water-stressed regions of the world, the achievements it is making to provide water in a sustainable manner that meets the needs of current and subsequent generations, and keeps pace with steady population growth, rapid urbanization and comprehensive development is a source of pride and an evidence of the attention that the governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries attach to providing the basics for a dignified and safe life for their citizens, the statement said.
The statement also pointed out that 40 percent of the production of potable water a swell as that for agricultural and industrial use is done in desalination plants located in the GCC countries, which confirms that the GCC countries have been able to achieve 100 percent of the sustainable development goal related to the access of all residents to drinking water and sanitation services.
The statement, further, touched on several initiatives established by the GCC countries to enhance environmental systems; meet the growing demand for water; achieve efficient water supply, efficient use and recycling; reduce leakage rates in water networks and increase community awareness of the importance of water, such as the water strategy of the GCC countries and the project of the feasibility study of the Gulf water interconnection network.
The GCC states called on the governments of states and the private sector to invest in the water sector in a way that enhances the national capabilities of countries, especially in the field of technical and vocational training; operation and maintenance; rehabilitation of stations; manufacturing of spare parts and qualifying national manpower to preserve groundwater resources and strategic reserves and reuse treated wastewater as part of comprehensive water resource management plans.
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(MENAFN) A tragic incident unfolded on a beach in southern Mexico on Sunday when a plane carrying four Canadian skydivers crashed, resulting in the death of one individual who was on the beach at the time.
Details regarding the cause of the plane crash were not immediately available, but it appeared that the aircraft made a forced landing and remained largely intact following the incident. Unfortunately, the plane descended onto a relatively populated section of the beach in the Pacific coast town of Puerto Escondido, nearly landing on top of the victim, whose nationality was not disclosed.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) LuLu Hypermarket has launched its 'Super Days' promotion, providing substantial discounts on a wide range of products, including electronics, mobile phones, wearables, beauty fashion, and various items from grocery and fresh food categories. This promotion aligns with the global 'Black Friday' shopping season.
Running until December 3, 2023, customers can avail of attractive offers both in-store at LuLu Hypermarket locations nationwide and through the online shopping portal at spokesperson for LuLu Hypermarkets stated,“We are thrilled to introduce our largest promotion yet in anticipation of the year's most awaited shopping season. Shoppers can look forward to significant discounts across major categories such as technology, fashion, home appliances, and even grocery products. Additionally, we have enhanced our e-commerce platform with exclusive online discounts to cater to our diverse customer base.”
In preparation for an expected surge in demand, LuLu Hypermarket has increased its fleet of vehicles and strengthened its global contact centre with a substantial expansion in manpower. This strategic move aims to better reach and serve its valued customers during this busy shopping period.
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Qatar Museums Invites Public To Join Special Activities For Sports Day
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) invites the public to join an exciting day of activities and energising events planned for this year's Qatar National Sports Day on tomorrow from 8am to 3pm in the National Museum of Qatar at the Al Baraha Area.
Ministry of Labour to organise myriad of sports events at Museum of Islamic Art Park Aspire Zone Foundation announces activities for National Sport Day Qatar University unveils line-up of events to celebrate Sport Day QF focuses sports for children, women and girls on NSD events
QM has collaborated with 14 Qatari businesses to deliver a range of activities for people of all ages to participate in, including: workout challenges and bootcamps tailored for children, adults and ladies only groups; challenges and obstacle races for children; healthy tips and Q&A sessions delivered by experienced dietitians and nurses; live cooking stations and healthy restaurants; giveaways and prizes for all participants, including gift vouchers and 150 bags of meals and snacks.
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AMMAN – As operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA),
HYPERLINK 'about:blank' Airport International Group (AIG) has recently renewed four ISO certifications aimed at improving the efficiency of its management systems per rigorous international standards, thereby enhancing value to passengers and other relevant stakeholders.
The renewed certifications were handed over during a ceremony held on Monday at QAIA, in the presence of Nicolas Claude, CEO of Airport International Group, and Richard Moubarak, Country Chief Executive of Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification that conducted the planned audits at QAIA, as well as members of AIG's executive management, according to a company statement.
Spearheaded by the Quality, Safety and Risk Division, the renewed company-wide ISO certifications were related to Quality (ISO 9001:2015), Environment (ISO 14001:2015), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018) and Complaints Handling (ISO 10002:2018) Management Systems.
“Renewing the ISO certifications was a momentous 2022 achievement, further endorsing the quality of our services and practices. We thank our colleagues and partners for adhering to the stringent ISO standards, which allow us to optimise internal processes and elevate our performance across the board, so we achieve set objectives and generate greater benefit for our passengers and stakeholders at QAIA; Jordan's prime gateway to the world,” commented Claude.
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Doha, Qatar: The executive office of Corporate Pharmacy at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) marked World Pharmacists Day under the theme:“Pharmacists Strengthening Health Systems“, to promote and celebrate the role of pharmacists in healthcare systems worldwide and to also highlight the important contributions that pharmacists make to the health and well-being of people in their communities.
World Pharmacists Day is an annual event that is celebrated on September 25 each year. It was established by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to acknowledge and celebrate the important contributions of pharmacists to healthcare systems and to promote their role in improving patient outcomes and public health. It provides an opportunity for pharmacists to engage with the public and their peers and to continue advocating for the profession's growth and development.
The occasion provided pharmacists with an opportunity to engage with the public and their peers, as well as to continue advocating for the growth and development of their profession. Some of the key objectives for marking the day were to recognize and appreciate pharmacists, to raise awareness about the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and about safe and effective medication use as well as to promote the pharmacy profession.
Activities highlighting the day at HMC featured educational campaigns, continuous professional development programs, social media campaigns as well as networking and collaboration. World Pharmacists Day aims to reach a diverse audience, including pharmacists, pharmacy students and trainees, patients, the public, healthcare professionals, policy makers, pharmacy organizations, and the global community.
“Pharmacists have long been esteemed as integral pillars of the healthcare system. They are medication experts, patient advocates, trusted advisors, and the first point of contact for many individuals seeking healthcare. Beyond dispensing medications, educating patients about prescriptions, and ensuring medication adherence, pharmacists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based patient care,” noted Dr. Moza Al Hail, Executive Director of Pharmacy.
Dr. Al Hail added that pharmacists play an integral role in HMC as they fulfill a wide range of roles and responsibilities from dispensary, medication preparation to comprehensive medication management.
She expressed her appreciation to all corporate pharmacy staff.
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(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Following Javier Milei's presidential election win in Argentina, the country's stock market experienced a significant surge.
On Tuesday, November 21, the Merval index, Argentina's main stock market benchmark, jumped by 21.23% to 782,027 points.
This rise marks a strong investor response to Milei's victory, with the libertarian candidate securing 55.69% of the votes, 11 percentage points ahead of Sergio Massa.
Milei, set to assume office on December 10, plans to streamline the government by reducing the number of ministries.
His economic approach, characterized by privatization and market liberalization, has sparked optimism among investors.
However, the optimism is tempered with caution. Economist Gustavo Bertotti from Messem Investimentos warns that the market's positive reaction could be an overstatement.
Milei's ambitious plans, such as dollarizing the economy and major privatizations, require congressional approval, which he currently lacks.
Milei's party holds a minority in Congress, making legislative support crucial for his policy implementation.
He could achieve a majority if he gains support from the Juntos por el Cambio coalition.
Milei's intention to exit Mercosur also raises trade uncertainties, especially with Brazil, a key trading partner.
Argentina's financial landscape remains challenging. The country faces high inflation, with slowing rates in October but still significant annual figures.
The national debt-to-GDP ratio is nearing 90%, adding to economic pressures.
Goldman Sachs predicts a contracting economy for Argentina in 2024.
They highlight issues like overvalued exchange rates, critical international reserve levels, and limited access to international markets.
Milei's administration will have to navigate these economic challenges while implementing his proposed changes.
The initial market response, though positive, indicates both investor enthusiasm for change and the complexities of the path ahead.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Peshawar: Islamia College University Peshawar, one of Asia's historical educational institutions, is currently grappling with a severe financial crisis. This esteemed college, renowned for its rich legacy, holds historical significance not only in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province but throughout the entire Asian region.According to reliable sources, the university is facing a severe shortage of funds to meet its financial obligations, including the payment of salaries and pensions to its employees before Eid
In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Vice Chancellor Dr. Gul Majeed Khan expressed grave concerns about the ongoing financial crisis at Islamia College.
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He highlighted that the institution has been grappling with financial challenges for several years. Despite the approval of Rs 200 million in financial assistance by the previous provincial cabinet, a significant portion of the allocated amount, namely Rs 97 million, remains unpaid.
The non-disbursement of these crucial funds has exacerbated the financial difficulties faced by Islamia College. As a result, the institution is currently unable to fulfill its financial commitments, including the payment of salaries and pensions to its employees for the months of June and July.
The uncertainty surrounding the disbursement of salaries has caused distress and anxiety among the college's dedicated staff.
They are calling for immediate action to release the outstanding grant of Rs 97 million, along with an additional allocation of Rs 233 million, to alleviate the university's financial woes. This infusion of funds is seen as essential to ensure the smooth functioning of the institution and to steer it out of the prevailing financial crisis.
The employees of Islamia College Peshawar fervently hope that the relevant authorities will take prompt action to address the financial challenges faced by the institution. It is crucial to ensure the stability and continuity of this esteemed educational establishment, which has played a significant role in shaping the future of countless students over its illustrious history.
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Satisfaction Of Visitors Of Outdoor Facilities Of General Presidency Of Two Holy Mosques Measured In Six Languages
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Makkah, May 18, 2022, SPA -- The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and Prophet's Holy Mosque, represented by the department of visitors' experience, has provided several QR code panels to measure the level of satisfaction of visitors of outdoor facilities affiliated with the presidency including the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Kiswah of Kaabah and Al-Haram Al-Sharif Library.
The QR code panels at the complex and library aim at measuring the interactive satisfaction of visitors in six international languages through a special website supervised by the agency of measuring performance, quality and institutional excellence at the presidency, so as to reach the highest level of modern technologies and instill their role in improving the level of performance and developing the business and service environment, and the continuity of comprehensive administrative and technological development plans for the system.
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The far-right former adviser to former United States President Donald Trump, Stephen Bannon, was charged Thursday by the New York District Attorney with crimes of money laundering, conspiracy, and fraud for a fundraising operation to help build a wall along the border between the United States and Mexico.
First thing in the morning, Bannon turned himself in to the district attorney's office.
The indictment implicates Bannono on two felony counts of money laundering, two counts of conspiracy, and one felony count of scheme to defraud in connection with his work on We Build The Wall, a fundraising operation to help fulfill the promise of Trump to build a wall on the southern border of the United States.
Before walking into the Manhattan district attorney's office, Bannon described his situation as 'an irony'.
In February of last year, the The New York prosecutor began an investigation against the controversial former adviser for alleged fraud against donors for the border wall with Mexico, after being pardoned by the former president hours before leaving the White House.
The 'precautionary' pardon granted by Trump applies to possible federal crimes, but not state crimes, so Bannon could still be charged in the case.
Last July he was found guilty of contempt of Congress, for which he could be sentenced to up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $200,000.
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Doha: The Ministry of Labour has launched a package of new electronic and digital services within the framework of its strategy for services digital transformation, and in contribution to achieving excellence in performance, in addition to expeditious accomplishment and streamlining the transactions.
The new package comprises three electronic services, including the new regulation & certificates service, work regulation in the private enterprises, registration service in the joint committees platform, and service of booking election dates for registered joint committees.
The package, which is second of its kind from numerous electronic services, comes within the Ministry's plan to offering all electronic services without using papers and counting instead on the digital solutions, where the new regulation & certificates service would offer a service to issue regulations and penalties for the enterprises that are subject to the provisions of labour law No. 14 of 2004, their enforced ministerial decision, in addition to issuing statistical and“To Whom It May Concern” certificates for the labourers in the private sector.
In addition, as per new service, the regulations and certificates will be electronically vetted based on limited criteria in congruent with labor law and the its enforced ministerial decisions, the service will, likewise offer the registration either through electronic link or Hukoomi, national document service to be further submitted to the department after the service request is received. However, the fees will be charged within minutes to further complete payment procedures and printing the regulations and certificates.
The Ministry of Labour set the criteria for the enterprises that are willing to amend the penalties regulations, organisation of work and add features or any amendments that are not in contravention to the provisions of the labour law.
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(MENAFN – The Peninsula) Doha: Chairman of the Qatari Businessmen Association, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim bin Faisal Al Thani, has inaugurated a Fine Art exhibition at the Katara Art Center.
The exhibition includes several paintings and calligraphy by a group of international artists, mostly from Iran. Resident artists in Qatar from Canada, America are also participating.
The event’s opening was attended by ambassadors, business people, art lovers, and journalists. ‘About 72 paintings by 17 artists from different countries around the world will remain exhibited in the Katara Art Center building (Building No. 5) until the end of December, said Mahin Lippmayer, organiser of the event.
She thanked Katara for its support, encouragement, and cooperation in organizing the event.
For his part, Chairman Sheikh Faisal expressed his appreciation to the organisers for holding this exhibition, which contains artwork from different countries.
The chairman said he was impressed by the high quality of art on display, including those of Qatari artists, which opens a window to see the world from a different perspective. The Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Qatar, Omar Al Barzanji, talked about the role of art in societies, expressing his admiration for the exhibition, which showcases the value of art in politics, culture, science and more; considering that art has a supreme value in our societies.
‘Iraq has a great history in writing and art. The writings on clay tablets in the civilizations of Iraq go back to the year 5000 BC, he noted.
Canada’s Ambassador to Qatar, Stefanie McCollum, said: ‘It is so beautiful to be here this evening and to experience the variety of beautiful artworks by great international artists with diverse styles.
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US federal court denies Biden’s student debt system
(MENAFN) President Joe Biden's request for a United States federal court to reverse a prior decision that prevented the implementation of his expansive student debt relief program was denied, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown as the White House pursues multiple appeals.
On Wednesday, a three-judge panel at the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit rejected the administration's most recent request and upheld an earlier decision to put an end to the debt forgiveness program.
In a previous decision, District Judge Mark Pittman ruled in favor of two plaintiffs who claimed the program was illegal and did not adhere to "proper rulemaking processes," claiming Biden's proposal to cancel billions of dollars in student debt was a "unconstitutional exercise of Congress's legislative power."
The 5th Circuit Court ordered that Biden's appeal be heard more quickly even though it declined to overturn Pittman's ruling on Wednesday.
The Department of Education is now prohibited from moving through with the debt scheme by an injunction issued by the 8th United States Circuit Court of Appeals, which is situated in St. Louis. This prompted the Biden administration to submit yet another appeal with the Supreme Court.
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(MENAFN) During a visit by United States lawmakers to Taiwan this week, concerns and questions regarding Washington's security commitments arose, fueled by the perceived stalling of United States support for Ukraine. The congressional delegation, led by Representative Mike Gallagher, engaged with Taiwanese leaders during their three-day visit, where apprehension about the potential implications for Taiwan's security was palpable.
Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican who chairs the House Select Committee on China, acknowledged Taiwan's keen interest in developments in Ukraine and its anxieties about the United States potentially withdrawing support from the Eastern European nation. He emphasized that the visit aimed to underscore Washington's unwavering support for Taiwan, regardless of the outcome of the United States presidential election in November.
The five-member delegation held discussions with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-win and President-elect Lai Ching-te, among other leaders, in a context where such visits have historically heightened tensions between the United States and China. Beijing has consistently asserted its intention to reunify with Taiwan, even by force if deemed necessary. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called on United States lawmakers to cease official contact with Taiwan and refrain from sending any "wrong signal to the separatist forces."
Gallagher emphasized the potential destabilizing impact in the Taiwan Strait if the United States fails to continue supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. While President Joe Biden has pledged ongoing military assistance to Kiev, the request for an additional USD60 billion in emergency funding has faced resistance from conservative Republican lawmakers. The depletion of Ukraine aid funding last month, after exhausting USD113 billion in previously approved spending bills, adds to the complexities of the situation.
This development highlights the intricate interplay between geopolitical dynamics, international relations, and the ripple effects of decisions made in one region impacting perceptions and commitments in another. The concerns expressed by Taiwanese leaders underscore the interconnectedness of global security and the delicate balance that the United States must navigate in its foreign policy decisions.
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India recorded a spike of 34,884 Covid cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare. With 671 casualties reported in a day, the death toll due to coronavirus has increased to 26,273.
The total number of positive cases now stands at 10,38,716, including 3,58,692 active cases and 6,53,751 cured/discharged/migrated patients, according to government data. This is the seventh consecutive day when more than 28,000 cases were recorded.
India has recorded 34,884 new coronavirus cases and 671 deaths in the last 24 hours. India’s total number of coronavirus cases now stand at 10,38,716.
Among the 10.38 lakh total coronavirus cases, India now has 3,58,692 active cases and 6,53,751 cured and discharged cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 22
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend:
About $4.8 billion has been spent on the construction of the Star oil refinery of Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR in Turkey as of late June 2017, Suleyman Gasimov, SOCAR vice-president for economic issues, said in an article published in a special issue of the country's Iki Sahil newspaper.
He noted that the total cost of the project is $7.4 billion.
"Some $3.29 billion of the total amount are financed through a loan from 23 banks, and the remaining part is financed through investments," the article said.
Gasimov noted that the general work on the project has been completed by 91.04 percent.
It is planned to launch production at the plant with capacity of 10 million tons per year in 2018.
The annual production of naphtha, used by Petkim as the main raw material, will amount to 1.66 million tons at the Star refinery. Along with naphtha, the new oil refinery will produce 5.95 million tons of diesel fuel with ultra-low sulfur content, 500,000 tons of aviation kerosene, 500,000 tons of reformate, 630,000 tons of petroleum coke, 240,000 tons of liquefied gas, 415,000 tons of mixed xylene, 75,000 tons of olefin LPG and 145,000 tons of sulfur. The refinery will not produce petrol and fuel oil. It is planned to refine Azeri Light, Kerkuk and URALS oil at the plant.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
The Open-Air Museum of Occupation will open in liberated Aghdam region.
Currently, the government is working on the restoration of Azerbaijan's museums and monuments in the territories previously occupied by Armenian invaders.
Culture Minister Anar Karimov noted that the restoration work will start from Aghdam region. Many international experts are involved in projecting the Open-Air Museum of Occupation.
The main goal is to show the scale of destructions caused by Armenia's aggression against Azerbaijan.
The Culture Ministry will restore the cultural and historical monuments on the liberated territories.
In general, 210 historical-cultural monuments, 30 cultural houses, 19 libraries, 8 musical schools, 7 museums, 1 gallery and 1 theatre will be restored in Shuha city.
As a result of Armenian vandalism, hundreds of cultural institutions, including 927 libraries with 4.6 million books, 808 palaces of culture, clubs and other cultural institutions, 85 music and art schools were destroyed on Azerbaijan's occupied territories.
Over 700 historical and cultural monuments registered by the state before the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict were looted, including the 11 and 15-span Khudaferin bridges in Jabrayil, Ganjasar and Khudavend sanctuaries in Kalbajar, the mausoleum in Aghdam's Khachin Turbetli village, Azykh cave in Fuzuli as well as Shusha state historical and architectural reserve.
The clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed after Armenia launched large-scale attacks on Azerbaijani forces and civilians on September 27.
The 44 days of war ended with a Russian-brokered peace deal signed on November 10 by the Azerbaijani, Russian and Armenian leaders.
The peace agreement ended the 30-year-old conflict between Baku and Yerevan over Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region that along with the seven adjacent districts came under the occupation of the Armenian armed forces in the war in the early 1990s.
For about three decades, Armenia failed to implement the UN Security Council resolutions demanding the withdrawal of the Armenian troops, which was the main obstacle to the resolution of the conflict.
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(MENAFN – News Direct) Morgan Stanley press release
Northampton, MA | July 15, 2021 12:02 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time
To help close the funding gap for multicultural, women-owned businesses, 1 Morgan Stanley Investment Management and the company’s Multicultural Client Strategy Group are launching a new fund to invest in startups led by various entrepreneurs.
The Next Level Fund will invest primarily in early stage technology and technology companies that have women and / or multicultural members among their founding teams. This latest Morgan Stanley initiative highlights opportunities with under-represented business leaders, often targeting underserved markets and communities, and aims to help meet growing investor demand for impactful market solutions for address social justice, gender equality and racial equity.
The fund is part of the Private Credit and Equity strategy within the Investment Management division, which oversees more than $ 1.4 trillion in assets.2 It will also be backed by three key business partners: Hearst, Microsoft and Walmart.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The governor of Russia's Volgograd region, Andrey Bocharov, said a fire broke out at the premises of a military unit near the village of Kotluban.
This was reported by Mediazona , Ukrinform saw.
"The fire was quickly contained and then put out by local firefighters with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and Ministry of Defense. There were no casualties or damage to civilian objects. The circumstances of the blaze are being investigated," said Bocharov.
According to local mass media referring to the village locals, the fire broke out in the arms depot after midnight and lasted for about four hours. Read also:
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An eyewitness also sent the outlet a video capturing the fire. A series of explosions could be heard on footage.
A source in the emergency services reported that as a result of the fire, "there was no destruction of the village infrastructure so evacuation was not required."
Later, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed the drones were allegedly intercepted during an attempt to attack facilities on Russian soil overnight Thursday.
"Two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed over the territory of Briansk region and three more UAVs were intercepted over the Black Sea just off the Crimea coast," the report said.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, a few days ago, a large fire broke out in a military base located in the Russian city of Kurganynsk, Krasnodar Territory.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) Actor Vineet Choudhary, who will be seen playing the titular role in the mythological show 'Karmadhikari Shanidev', is putting a lot of efforts to get the language and dialogue delivery right for his character.
'Karmadhikari Shanidev' will shed light on how Shanidev became the perpetrator of justice, maintaining a delicate balance between the 'Devta' and 'Asura' worlds.
It promises to unravel untold stories of Shanidev, delving into various narrative threads from revered epics such as Ramayan, different avatars of Lord Vishnu, Samundra Mathan, Piplaad Katha, Dashrath and Raja Harishchandra Katha, among others.
Speaking about the same, the 'Kumkum Bhagya' fame actor said: "This is the first time I'm doing a mythological show, and I feel really lucky to be playing Shanidev on screen. Shanidev acts as a compass to guide and remind us that 'as you sow, so shall you reap'."
Vineet also said it's a great opportunity for him to highlight this message through the show.
"In the show, wearing heavy jewellery adds an extra layer to the overall appearance of my character. I'm putting in a lot of efforts to get the language and dialogue delivery right. It's not just me, but the entire team -- right from the crew to costumes -- is making sure to bring authenticity to the characters," said the 'Balika Vadhu' actor.
Produced under the banner of Triangle Film Company, 'Karmadhikari Shanidev' will air on Shemaroo TV from December 11.
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LOS ANGELES — Golin has hired The Many's Pam Fujimoto to lead the agency's Los Angeles creative team.
As executive creative director, Fujimoto will work closely with US and global creative leader to integrate social media and digital ideas into Golin's output for clients, as well as bolster the office's content studio.
Fujimoto's other responsibilities include overseeing creative innovation for West Coast accounts in the retail, tech and gaming sectors among others. She also will work with other creative leaders on key accounts such as Adobe, McDonald's, and Walmart.
Fujimoto joins from The Many, where she oversaw creative output as group creative director. She previously worked at Twitter, where she co-led global business marketing, was a creative leader for DEI/ERG work and was a senior leader of Twitter's internal agency.
“Pam is a modern creative who brings a forward-thinking approach to leadership,” said global chief creative officer George Bryant.“Not only does she know how to stay connected to brands in today's evolving landscape to keep ideas cutting edge and digitally relevant, but she leads with a culture-first style that captures the respect of her teams and the trust of her clients. She's an exceptional leader, and we are honored to welcome her to our growing all-star creative team.”
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Event dresses for influencer women
Inner Be Leaf is showcasing its collection at New York Fashion Week in September 2022. The eponymous brand is making headlines with its nature-themed clothing, created for influencer women. Some of the items are created from watercolor art by CEO and designer Savita Gilbert, while other items have subtle, flora and fauna elements in the design of the clothing itself.
The company website even offers shoppers the option to search for clothing by flora and fauna!
More recently, Inner Be Leaf shone on the DC Fashion Week runway in February 2022, and will also showcase at the International Digital Fashion Week (IDFW) in October 2022, owned by FNL network.
Influencer women including media executives, entrepreneurs, writers and others, have expressed that this line of clothing is so inspirational and of such premium quality, that they feel a sense of mission wearing Inner Be Leaf clothing, whether on stage, in the boardroom or at a special event.
The company social media instagram site at (handle @inner_be_leaf) Showcases a fair amount of the sartorial splendor of this feminine brand.
Furthermore in an endeavor to be inclusive, the company places an emphasis on diversity and offers to custom make clothes in case people need them.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) NEQSOL Holding announces its new collaboration with O'Reilly, a
globally renowned provider of technical training and learning
resources, through NEQSOL Academy, the company's digital learning
The partnership aims to bolster the technological skills of
NEQSOL Holding's employees, ensuring they are equipped with
continuous knowledge and expertise in today's rapidly evolving
As part of this collaboration, NEQSOL Holding employees will
gain access to O'Reilly's extensive library, which encompasses over
50,000 e-books, videos, and online courses covering a diverse range
of subjects such as software development, data science, and
leadership. In addition, O'Reilly offers specialized preparatory
courses to support employees in obtaining industry certifications
like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
"We are delighted to partner with O'Reilly to provide our
employees with access to high-quality online training resources.
Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we remain committed
to investing in their learning and development. This strategic
partnership with O'Reilly will enable us to enhance our employees'
technological skills and empower them to advance their careers in
their respective fields, which is pivotal to our long-term
success,” said Meric Tunc, Chief Human Capital Officer at NEQSOL
O'Reilly is an internationally recognized online learning
platform that helps thrive in a rapidly changing world. The
platform offers live online trainings, books, videos, official
certification preparation materials, and software tools, providing
interactive and personalized learning opportunities spanning a wide
range of topics.
NEQSOL Holding is a diversified group of companies operating in
nine countries across the energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and
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(MENAFN- Palestine News Network )
An 80-year-old Palestinian man has died in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah after being arrested and beaten in handcuffs by Israeli forces.
Omar Abdel-Majid Asaad was found in a critical condition after the assault near his home in Jiljilya village north of the city. He died before reaching the hospital.
Asaad, who had health problems, had been driving home at around 00:30 GMT (2:30 a.m. local time) on Wednesday when he was stopped by Israeli forces conducting a nighttime raid in the area.
Israeli“soldiers handcuffed him and blindfolded him, and dragged him on the ground,” and“when they saw that he died, they left,” according to local reports citing family members and local Palestinian officials.
These photo show the handcuffed hand (L) of Omar Abdel-Majid Asaad, 80, who died after being arrested and beaten by Israeli forces on Jan. 12, 2022 in the West Bank.
Local Palestinian officials demanded an international investigation into the brutal killing of the elderly and sick man by Israeli forces.
Mourners gather for the funeral of 80-year-old Palestinian-American Omar Abdulmajeed Asaad, who was found dead after being detained and handcuffed during an Israeli raid, in Jiljilya village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Violent raids by Israeli forces are a regular practice in the occupied West Bank, during which Palestinians are exposed to live fire, arrests, assaults and killings.
During one of these violent raids Israeli forces fatally shot a young Palestinian man in a refugee camp in the northern West Bank.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) A team from the Himachal Pradesh Police detained a newly-married couple in Bihar's Jahanabad district on Saturday.
The police claimed the detained couple, both natives of Bihar's Gaya district, are cousin brother and sister by relation. The girl was living with her family members in Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. The husband is accused of kidnapping the girl and taking her to Jahanabad.
An FIR has been registered in this connection at a women's police station in Baddi following the submission of a written complaint by the girl's mother.
The girl, however, claimed that she herself went with the man and got married at a temple.
During investigation, it was revealed that the girl reportedly had an affair with her cousin's brother for a long time. They were in touch with each other over phone. The girl had left her house in Baddi on February 1.
"The girl's mother lodged a written complaint with the women's police station in Baddi. We put the girl's mobile phone on surveillance and traced her location to the Adarsh Nagar locality in Jahanabad. Accordingly, we reached Jahanabad and detained the couple. We will take them to Baddi for further investigation,” said a Himachal Police officer.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The majority of Ukrainian citizens (58.9% of respondents) believe that events in Ukraine are developing in the right direction, according to a survey conducted by the Razumkov Center and the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
Andriy Bychenko, director of the sociological service of the Razumkov Center, said this at a press conference at Ukrinform on Wednesday, January 25.
'The absolute majority of respondents - 58.9% - believe that events in Ukraine are developing in the right direction, despite the fact that a war is going on in the country,' he said.
Some 23.6% of respondents believe that events are developing in the wrong direction, whereas 17.5% of those polled could not answer.
The survey revealed that 74.8% of respondents believe the international image of Ukraine compared to the beginning of 2022 has changed for the better. Also, most citizens positively assess the changes in the country's defense capabilities.
At the same time, 86.8% of citizens believe that the level of prices and tariffs in the country has changed for the worse, and 83% said the economic situation in Ukraine had changed for the worse.
A nationwide survey was conducted by the sociological service of the Razumkov Center and the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation from December 13 to 21, 2022.
The face-to-face survey was held across the country. In the Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Kherson regions, it was conducted only in areas controlled by the Ukrainian government and where hostilities are not taking place.
As many as 2,018 respondents aged over 18 were interviewed. The poll's margin of error does not exceed 2.3%.
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