(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Since the setting up of the Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) in May 2023, more than 7,700 companies have voluntarily closed down their business in India, said Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Rao Inderjit Singh on December 11, adding that the time taken for voluntary exit has come down to around 110 days said the applications for voluntary closure under C-PACE are processed in a centralised manner for an efficient and uniform outcome.\"Since the setting up of C-PACE, 7,721 companies have been struck off till 05.12.2023, under section 248(2) of the Act... the time taken under C-PACE for voluntary exit has reduced to around 110 days during the current year,\" he said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha READ: 53 Chinese foreign firms established business in India, govt tells ParliamentThe Corporate Affairs Ministry operationalised the C-PACE on May 1, 2023, to facilitate and expedite the applications filed for voluntary exit under the provisions of Section 248 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 the Act, certain classes of profitable companies are required to shell out at least 2% of their annual average net profit towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities said whenever a violation of CSR provisions is reported, action against such non-compliant companies is initiated as per provisions of the Companies Act after due examination of records and following due process of law.\"So far, sanction for prosecution has been accorded in 366 cases. Of these, 175 applications for compounding have been made and 131 cases have been compounded.\"Now, the non-compliance of CSR provisions has been converted as a civil wrong w.e.f. 22nd January 2021,\" he added.53 Chinese foreign firms:Earlier in the parliament, Singh said that at least 53 Chinese foreign companies established a place of business in India, and these firms maintained no specific data about their activities related to providing loans through apps agency inputs.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Actress Zeenat Aman, who has amassed a huge fan following on Instagram because of her intriguing posts, on Tuesday shared a special note for the late actor Dev Anand on his centenary.
Zeenat and Dev Anand have worked together in 'Heera Panna', 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', 'Darling Darling', 'Warrant' and others.
The actress shared two pictures on her Instagram, one from 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' in which she played the actor's sister and the second from 'Heera Panna' in which she played his love interest.
She wrote in the caption,“Celebrating 100 years of Dev saab. Stylish, suave and prolific, he was a dynamo beyond compare. And what generosity of talent! He sparked careers (mine included), brought together creative heads, and made films that resonated across generations”.
She further mentioned,“It gladdens my heart to see his legacy honoured an entire century since his birth. In recent days, I've been overwhelmed with requests for comments about him but there is little to add to what I've already said”.
"Though, I posted a three-part series about him just a few weeks ago, I can't resist the nostalgia of these two frames from our earliest films together. They will be instantly recognisable to my older followers, but I'm not so sure about you younger lot," she added.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the Zhytomyr region, on the border with Belarus, the construction of additional elements of the deeply-veiled defense system continues, with builders continuing to dig ditches and communication passages and install concrete structures.
The head of the Zhytomyr Regional Military Administration, Vitalii Bunechko, reported this on Facebook , Ukrinform reported.
"The construction of additional elements of the defense system on the border of the Zhytomyr region with Belarus continues," he said.
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It is emphasized that despite the changeable weather, the builders do not stop digging ditches and communication passages and installing concrete structures to protect the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As reported, the border between the Zhytomyr region and the Republic of Belarus is 251 km long.
Within the Zhytomyr region, work is constantly underway to strengthen the Ukrainian-Belarusian border. As of March 13, preparations were underway for the installation of reinforced concrete structures.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Doha : FIFA extended its partnership with Qatar Airways through a signing ceremony held at Doha Hamad International Airport on November 22. The renewed deal will see the latter as the FIFA Global Airline Partner for the next seven years, covering several significant international soccer events.
The agreement was signed by Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways Group and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA on behalf of their respective organisations.
Speaking on the occasion, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO, Qatar Airways Group, said, "Football has the power to unite people across cultures and continents, and we are proud to continue to be part of this incredible journey. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming tournaments and look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for fans around the world."
Addressing the ceremony, Gianni Infantino, President, FIFA, said, "Today I am very proud to announce the renewal of our partnership between Qatar Airways and FIFA. It is a great partnership that has brought a lot of success to FIFA, and of course as well to Qatar Airways."
The events, during the tenure of Qatar Airways as FIFA Global Airline Partner, will include two FIFA World Cups, one in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026 and another in Argentina, Morocco, Paraguay, Portugal and Uruguay in 2030, as well as all youth men's and women's tournaments.
It may be mentioned here that the airline continues to be the soccer governing body's partner since 2017.
Qatar Airways announced that football fans will soon have facilitated access to exclusive travel packages including match tickets, flights and accommodation for select FIFA tournaments, through a dedicated Qatar Airways platform.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Economic sanctions on Russia may drive global energy prices higher, put pressure on emerging market currencies by A Staff Reporter
Published: Tue 28 Jun 2022, 9:55 AM
The Indian rupee depreciated 22 paise to a record low of 78.59 against the US dollar (21.41 versus the UAE dirham) in opening trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign funds outflows weighed on investor sentiments.
At the Indian interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened on a weak note at 78.53 against the American dollar, then lost ground to quote at 78.59 — its all-time low level, registering a fall of 22 paise from the last close.
On Monday, the rupee declined by 4 paise to close at its life-time low of 78.37 against the US dollar.
“Persistent selling by FIIs in the domestic markets is also putting pressure on the rupee,” said Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities Ltd.
According to Kalantri, further economic sanctions on Russia may drive global energy prices higher and put pressure on emerging market currencies.
“We expect the rupee to remain volatile this week and could cross 78.55 levels,” Kalantri said.
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 1.20 per cent to $116.47 per barrel.
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Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.01 per cent lower at 103.92.
On the Indian equity market front, the 30-share Sensex was trading 314.88 points or 0.59 per cent lower at 52,846.40, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 101.75 points or 0.64 per cent to 15,730.30.
Foreign institutional investors were net sellers in the capital market on Monday as they offloaded shares worth Rs12.78 billion, as per stock exchange data.
(With inputs from PTI)
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Trend
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree approving the Supervisory Board of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) CJSC on March 30, Trend reports.
According to the order, the Supervisory Board of the CJSC was approved in the following composition:
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Rashad Nabiyev - Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan
Members of the Supervisory Board
Khalid Ahadov - Assistant to the First Vice President of Azerbaijan
Elnur Aliyev - Deputy Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan
Rahman Hummatov - Deputy Minister of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan
Ruslan Alikhanov - CEO of Azerbaijan Investment Holding
Zaur Gurbanov - Deputy CEO of Azerbaijan Investment Holding
Fikrat Shirinov - Head of the Tax Policy and Revenue Department of the Azerbaijani Finance Ministry.
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(MENAFN) In the wake of public backlash and concerns surrounding Google's recently launched artificial intelligence product, the company's co-founder, Sergey Brin, has publicly addressed the issues, conceding that the system was not thoroughly tested before its rollout last month. The revelation came during the "Gemini 1.5 Hackathon" in Hillsborough, California, where Brin responded to questions about the apparent political biases observed in Google's Gemini AI application.
A video clip circulating on social media captures Brin, who remains the largest individual shareholder at Google's parent company, admitting to shortcomings in the system. In response to concerns about politically skewed image responses and bizarre answers to informational queries, Brin remarked, "We definitely messed up on the image generation, and I think it was mostly due to, just like, not thorough testing." The controversy surrounding the AI application includes racially skewed image portrayals and peculiar responses, such as refusing to display a picture of a white family and providing ambiguous answers on sensitive topics.
The public outcry led to an internal acknowledgment from the Google CEO, who, in an email on Wednesday, described the Gemini app as "problematic" and acknowledged the presence of bias in both text and image responses. He deemed such biases "completely unacceptable" and assured that the company is actively working to address these issues, emphasizing a commitment to rectify the shortcomings.
The admission by Google's co-founder and subsequent internal acknowledgment underscores the challenges and pitfalls associated with the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence systems without thorough testing. As the technology giant grapples with public scrutiny and works to rectify the biases within its AI application, the incident highlights the importance of robust testing procedures in the development and implementation of advanced technologies to avoid unintended consequences and potential ethical concerns.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 28 May 2023, 7:09 PM
As temperatures increasingly begin to rise in the UAE, most residents miss going back into the desert with friends – camping, lighting a fire, and singing songs.
Residents can relive the winters through a viral video put up by popular band 'Music Travel Love' on Instagram.
The video features members of the band, along with some others who come together to sing the popular song 'Stand By Me', in Al Ain.
Standing with microphones in the middle of the vast desert, the band sang the iconic song while showing viewers glimpses of the city.
Interspersing shots of them singing with clips of the greenery in Abu Dhabi and the stunning high peaks that adorn the city, the band attempted to truly give a tour of the marvellous capital of the UAE.
In the caption of the viral video, they also thanked Visit Abu Dhabi for their support.
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(MENAFN) A leaked recording detailing the purported plans of the German military to assist Ukraine in using long-range missiles to target the Crimean Bridge could potentially strain relations within NATO, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Saturday. The leaked conversation, claimed to involve high-ranking Luftwaffe officers, was released by RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan, revealing discussions on the operational aspects and targeting details of Taurus long-range missiles, which Germany is currently contemplating sending to Ukraine.
The released Russian-language transcript suggested that the officers discussed these plans as if the delivery of the missiles had already been agreed upon. Notably, the officials also deliberated on strategies to maintain plausible deniability in the event that Ukraine utilized the weapons to strike the strategically significant Crimean Bridge. Confirming the interception of the conversation, the German Defense Ministry has initiated an investigation into the matter.
The WSJ, citing German officials, reported that the leaked conversation is authentic and took place on the non-encrypted online platform WebEx, with one officer allegedly calling from a hotel room in Singapore. The article highlighted that German officials commonly use WebEx for sensitive discussions, and one source emphasized that the leak should serve as a "wake-up call" for Berlin.
Beyond the discussions on Taurus missiles, the leaked recording also purportedly revealed mentions of foreign military personnel in Ukraine, tasked with aiding Kiev in operating Western-supplied weapons. Russian officials have remarked that the presence of Western service members in Ukraine is "no secret."
This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the already delicate geopolitical dynamics surrounding Ukraine, potentially influencing the relationships among NATO allies. As the investigation unfolds and diplomatic ramifications are considered, the leaked recording underscores the challenges faced by nations in maintaining security while navigating alliances in a volatile international landscape.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Mostly empty seats forced Parliament sessions to be adjourned today (Sunday) when the debate on the second reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and the Finance Bill were to take place.
Parliament was adjourned today (10) at around 12.05 pm until tomorrow (11) at 9.30 am due to lack of quorum, the Parliament communications unit said.
The debate on the second reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and the Finance Bill was scheduled to be held from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm today.
However, according to the standing orders of Parliament, Opposition MP Nalin Bandara informed Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa that there was a lack of quorum.
Accordingly, the Deputy Speaker adjourned Parliament until 9.30 am tomorrow (11) as the quorum was not present even after the division bell was rung for 5 minutes.
The quorum of Parliament required in terms of article 73 of the Constitution is 20 Members including the person presiding.
In terms of Standing Order 11 of the Parliament, if at any time the attention of the Speaker or any other Member presiding is directed to the fact that a quorum is not present, the Speaker or any other Member presiding shall order the division bells to be rung and if at the expiration of five minutes a quorum is not present, the Speaker or any other Member presiding can adjourn Parliament. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- KNN India)
Panipat Dyers to go on strike against CAQM directive on mandatory switch to PNG on Oct 13
Panipat, Oct 6 (KNN) With the Commission of Air Quality Management's (CAQM) directive of mandatory switching over to green fuel coming into force on October 1, the Panipat Dyers' Association has decided to hold protest against the decision on October 13, 2022.
“Till then, all units would remain shut,” said Bheem Rana, president, Panipat Dyers' Association, adding that thousands of labourers employed in these units would join the protest.
With the CAQM direction coming into force, the industrial units in the textile city that failed to adopt the new technology are lying shut and facing a loss of over Rs 100 crore per day. The exporters are critical regarding whether they would be able to dispatch their orders on time.
The association has also decided to increase the rate of dyeing as the cost has gone up by almost 50 per cent, as per a report in the Tribune.
Raman Chhabra, president, Young Exporters' Association, said,“We are not against the CAQM norms and are ready to switch over to PNG, but we need some more time.” Over 500 coal-based dyeing and blanket manufacturing units in the city have been lying shut for the past five days.
“The local industry is already facing a slowdown over the Ukraine conflict and recession fears in the United States and Europe. With this shutdown, exporters' orders worth over Rs 500 crore are at stake,” said Vibhu Paliwal, general secretary of the Panipat Exporters' Association.
In February, the CAQM had ordered no industry would be allowed to operate on fossil fuel in the NCR after September 30. (KNN Bureau)
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Ministry of Culture Inaugurates BIENALSUR Contemporary Art Exhibition in JAX, Diriyah
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, Oct 16, 2021, SPA-- The Ministry of Culture inaugurated Friday the exhibition of the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of the South“BIENALSUR” in JAX district in Diriyah under the title“Echoes: A World Between Analogue & Virtual”.
The exhibition was opened in the presence of Anibal Jozami, General Director of BIENALSUR and a group of Saudi and international artists and diplomats.
More than 20 artists from 14 countries participate in the exhibition, curated by BIENALSUR's Artistic Director, Diana B. Wechsler from Argentina.
The artworks deal with the following themes: environmental awareness, ways of living, artistic politics, transit and migrations, and shifting formations, under the supervision of curator Diana B. Wechsler.
BIENALSUR includes more than 30 works by artists from different nationalities of the world, including five Saudi artists.
Hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, the exhibition will be on display at JAX district in Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh until November 15 and at Qasr Khuzam in Jeddah from November 30 until December 30.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) World Tourism day 2023:
Florence Cathedral to Medici Chapels are 7 MUST visit places in Florence showcasing Renaissance architecture at its finest. Don't miss these iconic landmarks!
World Tourism day 2023:
Florence Cathedral to Medici Chapels are 7 MUST visit places in Florence showcasing Renaissance architecture at its finest
Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, the dome of the cathedral is one of the most recognizable symbols of Florence and an engineering marvel of its time
This medieval palace was later renovated by the likes of Giorgio Vasari, who added Renaissance elements to its facade and interior. It serves as Florence's town hall
Built in the 15th century for the Pitti family, later became the residence of the Medici family. It showcases a fusion of Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles
Building designed by Giorgio Vasari, houses the most important art collections in the world, with works by Renaissance masters like Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci
Designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, this basilica is a prime example of Renaissance church architecture. and the facade still remains unfinished
Designed by Leon Battista Alberti, this palace is a classic example of Renaissance architectural principles, emphasizing proportion, balance, and the use of classical orders
Were built as a mausoleum for the Medici family. The New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo, is a prime example of Renaissance architecture
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Andhra reports 1,062 new COVID-19 cases, 12 fatalities in last 24 hours
A total of 1,062 new COVID-19 cases and 12 fatalities were reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours, according to the state government.
The maximum number of today's positive cases were reported from Chittor, Guntur, East Godavari districts, among others.
The active number of cases stands at 10,894 in the state.
With an increase of 1,062 cases, the tally of positive cases in the state has surged to 22,259 including 11,101 discharged and 264 deaths, said the state Command Control Room.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula / Agencies
Doha: Qatargas said on Monday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) to explore joint opportunities in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business.
The parties would "jointly identify and evaluate best practices in the LNG industry, particularly in the sharing of knowledge and expertise in procurement of LNG, LNG transportation, and floating storage and regasification units (FSRU)," Qatargas said in a statement.
The MoU also includes the possibility of supplying LNG to Thailand, Qatargas said.
Commenting on the occasion, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, and Chairman of the Qatargas Board of Directors, said: 'Qatargas has a rich history of collaborating with world-class organisations, and we look forward to working with EGAT to identify and evaluate future opportunities to supply EGAT with Qatari LNG.
Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Qatargas, said: 'As a unique global energy operator in terms of size, service and reliability, Qatargas is very pleased to announce this MoU with EGAT. On behalf of the team, I would like to convey our deep commitment to working with EGAT and identifying world-class LNG solutions which meet their business needs. Once identified, we look forward to the prospect of building a long-term supply relationship with EGAT.
Kornrasit Pakchotanon, Governor, EGAT, said: 'EGAT is pleased to collaborate with Qatargas, the world leading LNG supplier with strong technology and industry knowledge. We look forward to learning from their expertise and developing best business solution together.
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YARDLEY, Pa., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK ) will release its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss these results at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
The dial-in numbers for the conference call are (630) 395-0194 or toll-free (888) 324-8108 and the access password is 'packaging'. A replay of the conference call will be available for a one-week period ending at midnight on July 28, 2022. The telephone numbers for the replay are (203) 369-1213 or toll free (866) 452-2107. A live webcast of the call will be made available to the public on the internet at the Company's website, .
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
For more information, contact Corporate Communications at (215) 602-2653.
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Published: Wed 8 Dec 2021, 9:43 AM
Gold prices rose on Wednesday as the US Treasury yields and the dollar eased, with investor focus shifting to key inflation data due this week that could influence the Federal Reserve's decision to taper its stimulus at a faster pace.
Spot gold was up 0.26 per cent at $1,780.3 per ounce at 9.30 am UAE time.
The precious metal prices rose in the UAE in line with the global rates on Wednesday morning. In the UAE, 24K prices rose more than one dirham on Wednesday to trade at Dh216.75 per gram as against Dh215.25 on Tuesday morning. Among the other variants of the precious metal, 22K opened at Dh203.5 per gram, 21K at Dh194.25 and 18K at Dh166.5.
Ipek Ozkardeskaya, a senior analyst at Swissquote, said the market should continue seeing a solid resistance into the $1,800 mark.
Jeffrey Halley, a senior market analyst at Oanda, said in the bigger picture, gold looks set to trade in a rough $1,770 to $1,800 an ounce range this week, unable to sustain momentum above or below those levels.
“Support lies at $1,770 and $1,760. Gold could still stage a modest recovery this week, but if the US yield curve continues steepening, that may never eventuate, especially if US CPI data on Friday is likely to print around 7.0 per cent. Gold remains a sell on rallies to $1,810. The balance of risks still favours a move lower towards $1,720 an ounce,” added Halley.
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(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) HoduSoft, one of the leading Unified Communication providers in India, has released an upgraded version of its inbound call center software for small businesses.
This software is designed to help businesses manage their inbound calls more efficiently and cost-effectively. The software is equipped with sophisticated features such as call routing, call recording, call scheduling, and customer service management.
Speaking on the upgraded inbound call center software for small businesses, Kartik Khambhati, co-founder and chief business development officer of HoduSoft, said,“We are delighted to release the upgraded version of our inbound call center software, which we have designed especially for small and medium businesses all around the world.”
“During the pandemic and lockdown, small and medium businesses relied heavily on their phone system to provide customer support and timely service. Many of them realized what difference the right communication technology can mean for their business. Keeping that in mind, we have tailored our inbound call center software to cater to the needs of businesses that have just a handful of employees to businesses that have offices in multiple locations,” he added.
He also said,“The software comes loaded with a wide range of sophisticated features and the pricing plans are extremely affordable. The best part is, we provide a month-long free demo, which will help entrepreneurs and call center executives try out the software firsthand and make an informed decision after that.”
HoduSoft is an India-headquartered unified communications software maker. Started in 2015, HoduSoft builds quality software products to help businesses achieve success with their communications tools. Today, HoduSoft is one of the leading VoIP software makers, offering world-class communication products at unmatched value for companies of all sizes. The latest Gartner Digital Markets report features HoduSoft's HoduCC contact and calls center software as a Category Leader and FrontRunner for call recording solutions. Other quality software products in the HoduSoft suite include HoduPBX and HoduBlast.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) ;">Rabat – The decline of oil prices to less than half their original price for about two years thus far has had a dramatic effect on the Algerian economy.
Algeria, which traditionally depended basically on oil and gas export without a clear economic diversification policy, is now paying the heavy price. According to official numbers cited by Algerian news website Tout sur l’Algerie, the deficit in the Algerian Treasury has arrived to alarming levels. In the first two months of the year, the deficit was about 1404 billion dinars (approximately 14 billion dollars) according to the figures revealed by the Ministry of Finance in a press release on Saturday, May 7th, via the official news agency APS. The deficit reported this year is alarmingly higher than that in 2015. It represents an increase of 240 per cent in comparison to the same period of 2015, the source said. At this rate, the annual deficit would amount to $78 billion. Paradoxically, budgetary expenditures of Algeria are skyrocketing. In the first two months of 2016, Algerian expenses reached 2040 billion dinars while in the same period of 2015 the amount didn't exceed 1222.6 billion dinars. According to the Ministry of Finance, the increase of expenditures has thus amounted to 66,85% in 2016 compared to the year before. The policy of austerity Algeria adopted to cope with the drop of oil prices has only added insult to injury since it was faced with severe social discontent. Freezing employment in the public sector, postponing infrastructure projects, and reducing the budget of investments were some of the measures taken to reduce public expenditures, yet they provoked various protests across the country. Observers believe that Algeria is indeed on the verge of bankruptcy. In a statement to the Algerian press on Tuesday, Minister delegate to the budget, Hadji Baba Ami, said his government would cut its spending in the coming months, and focus on the projects that are underway. The Algerian official did not rule out the possibility that the country resort to foreign loans. In case the government chooses this path, 'we will maintain a sustainable debt that will be intended only to finance investment,' he said.
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(MENAFN) A high-level cultural delegation from Qatar has recently arrived in Indonesia as part of the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture initiative. The primary objective of this initiative is to facilitate cultural exchanges and foster stronger bilateral relations between the two nations across various sectors of the creative economy. This visit signifies an important milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance cultural cooperation between Qatar and Indonesia.
Indonesia holds a significant position in the annual cultural exchange program initiated by Qatar Museums Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani back in 2012. As the 11th partner country of this program, Indonesia represents the first Southeast Asian nation to participate in this prestigious cultural exchange. The inclusion of Indonesia highlights the growing importance of Southeast Asia in the global cultural landscape.
Leading the Qatari delegation is H.E. Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, along with representatives from various cultural institutions in Qatar. Their visit is also accompanied by H.E. Fawziya Edrees Salman Al Sulaiti, Qatar's Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia.
Dr. Al Kawari emphasized the belief that culture serves as a powerful tool for uniting people, fostering dialogue, and strengthening connections between nations. Guided by Qatar's National Vision 2030, the aim is to promote cultural exchange and dialogue among global communities. To achieve this, Qatar launched the "Years of Culture" initiative a decade ago, focusing on deepening mutual understanding and appreciation between nations and their people.
The presence of the Qatari delegation in Indonesia signifies the commitment of both countries to cultural diplomacy and their shared vision of utilizing culture as a means to bridge gaps, build relationships, and promote a greater understanding among diverse societies. This visit lays the foundation for a fruitful exchange of ideas, experiences, and artistic expressions, further enriching the cultural landscape of both Qatar and Indonesia.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Industrial manufacturing production has increased by 2.6 percent during the fourth quarter of 2017.
The Moroccan Higher Planning Commission (HCP) in charge of economic, demographic, and social statistics- released a report displaying growth indexes for industrial production, energy, and mining, for the last three months of 2017.
The report indicates an increase by 2.6 in the production of manufacturing industries, with the exception of oil refinery production, compared to 2016.
Manufacturing industries that saw an increase in production include chemical productions, up 5.2 percent, textile manufacturing up by 2.8 percent, clothes and fur manufacturing up 8.7 percent, print and reproduction up 2.6 percent, and machinery equipment products up 3.5 percent.
Food production also increased by 1.1 percent; radio, television and communication productions by 5.0 percent; automotive industry products by 10.3 percent; and other transportation equipment by 14.4 percent.
The report reveals that the boost in the manufacturing industry production is linked to an increase in the production of chemical industries, which recorded a 5.2 percent increase in comparison to 2016.
Likewise, mineral production saw an increase by 19.9 percent, due to the boost in extractive industry production by 21.0 percent, while metallic minerals recorded 1.5 percent.
Electric energy production increased by 7.3 percent.
In contrast, woodwork production decreased by 9.6 percent, pulp and paper production by 2.2 percent, metallic production by 4.2 percent, and metalwork production reduced by 1.4 percent.
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(MENAFN) After meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Israel occupation forces imprisoned 16-year-old Palestinian Fawzi al-Juneidi.
Last Wednesday, Israeli soldiers detained Juneidi at the airport for meeting with Erdogan during his previous visit to Turkey.
Juneidi was treated poorly and constantly questioned about his meeting with Erdogan, according to reports.
He was also beaten before his release on the same day, and his court hearing, scheduled for May, is constantly being pushed to prevent him from traveling abroad
On another occasion, Juneidi was imprisoned with the claim that he "threw rocks at Israeli soldiers" during demonstrations against a U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Zionist entity. He was released on Dec. 19 when Turkey paid USD3,000 for his bail.
Juneidi became a symbol of the Palestinian resistance against Israel when a powerful photograph of him blindfolded surrounded by over 20 soldiers went viral.
Each year around 500-700 Palestinian children, some as young as 12 years, are detained and prosecuted in the Israeli military court system. The most common charge is stone throwing.
At the end of November 2017, 313 Palestinian minors were held in Israeli prisons as security detainees and prisoners, including 2 administrative detainees. Another 9 Palestinian minors were held in Israel Prison Service facilities for being in Israel "illegally". The Zionist government considers these minors -both detainees and prisoners- criminal offenders.
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(MENAFN) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) made a significant announcement on Wednesday, revealing that the preceding year had witnessed an unprecedented level of safety in commercial air travel, despite the substantial resurgence in passenger flights. According to IATA's annual report, 2023 stood out as the safest year on record, with a remarkable absence of fatal accidents barring a tragic incident involving an "ATR" aircraft operated by Nepalese carrier "Yeti" during a domestic flight, resulting in the loss of 72 lives.
The report highlighted that out of a total of 29 recorded accidents in 2023, none resulted in fatalities or the destruction of the aircraft. This stark contrast with the previous year's figures, which saw a total of 42 accidents, including five fatal incidents claiming the lives of 158 individuals, underscores the remarkable strides made in enhancing aviation safety standards.
IATA's criteria for categorizing accidents as non-catastrophic involve incidents causing damage exceeding one million dollars or equivalent to 10 percent of the aircraft's value. However, it's important to note that IATA's statistics specifically pertain to commercial air travel and do not encompass other categories such as military, private, maintenance, or training flights.
The association emphasized that 2023 marked a historic milestone, with the lowest mortality risk and accident rates ever recorded in the aviation industry. Notably, IATA revealed a staggering statistic indicating that, on average, an individual would have to embark on an air journey every day for over 103,000 years to be involved in a fatal accident, underscoring the exceptional safety standards achieved in commercial air travel.
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(MENAFN- ING) 2Q GDP at 5.4%
Indonesia's economy grew 5.4%YoY in the second quarter, outpacing market expectations for a 5.1% gain. Year-to-date GDP growth is now 5.2%. ING had expected growth to hit 5.4% on the back of solid household consumption supported by a resurgent export sector. Household spending has been robust, in part, because of relatively manageable inflation.
Retail sales continue to expand although spending is concentrated on food items and fuel and consumers are postponing purchases of durable equipment, communications and other items. Meanwhile, exports have benefited from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as coal prices have surged, resulting in substantial trade surpluses for the first half of the year.
Retail sales have remained solid but gains are limited mostly to food and fuel items
Solid recovery but headwinds loom
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Warjiyo, flagged the threat of slowing global growth at the 21 July policy meeting. BI retained its growth projection for the year but admitted that full-year GDP will likely settle at the lower end of the 4.5-5.3% range. Slower global growth could weigh on export growth prospects, especially if a slower growth outlook translates to sliding coal prices. On the domestic front, the sustained acceleration in headline inflation could eventually sap some momentum from household spending and drag on overall GDP.
BI remains cool to rate hikes, at least for now, citing well-behaved core inflation, which should cushion the fallout from a potential slowdown in global growth. However, the eventual BI rate hike (in late 3Q or early 4Q) coupled with accelerating inflation could eventually slow Indonesia's economy with full-year GDP likely at 4.6% for the year .
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New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Congress leaders extended birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi, who turned 76 on Friday.
She was the longest-serving president of the Congress who was recently replaced by Mallikarjun Kharge.
'Extending my warm birthday greetings to CPP Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji. Her grace, dedication indomitable spirit and dignity in the wake of adversity has inspired millions. I wish her a long and healthy life,' tweeted Kharge.
Randeep Singh Surjewala, party General Secretary said, 'A personification of kindness, sacrifice, dedication & courage. A leader with indelible commitment to the Nation & Party. Wishing Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, respected Smt Sonia Gandhi ji a very Happy Birthday.'
Sonia is likely to join the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan's Kota along with her daughter and party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
During her tenure as the party president, the Congress ruled for 10 years at the Centre and also witnessed its worst ever performance in 2014.
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Covid-19 cases reached 15,000 in Afghanistan
The total number of coronaviruses in the country exceeded 15,000 with 680 new cases. The Ministry of Public Health says the number of cases has risen in the past 24 hours.
Now the exact number of positive events has reached 15,205.
The ministry also said that eight people had been killed in the past day and night, and that the death toll had risen to 249.
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The Civil War cannons had been silent for nearly 100 years when James M. Kilby and his siblings were conscripted into the front lines by their father.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian Federation has likely moved on to a larger-scale concerted campaign aiming to degrade Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
That's according to the British Ministry of Defense , referring to intelligence reports, Ukrinform saw.
British intelligence recalls that on the night of December 7, for the first time since September 21, 2023, the Russians carried out a wave of powerful strikes on Kyiv and the central part of Ukraine using heavy bombers.
"This was probably the start of a more concerted campaign by Russia aimed at degrading Ukraine's energy infrastructure," the report said. Read also:
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The British Ministry of Defense report said Russian aircraft, likely Tu-95s, had launched at least 16 air-launched cruise missiles from their typical operational area over the Caspian Sea. These were Kh-101 missiles (known as AS-23a KODIAK in NATO countries).
But, as noted in the report, most of these missiles were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses. And despite the fact that one person died as a result of the Russian attack, the damage inflicted was minimal.
As reported, on Thursday, December 7, NEC Ukrenergo is forced to appeal for emergency assistance from 11:00 to 19:00 p.m. to cover the existing deficit in the power system.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 6.6 percent in the second quarter in second estimate, up from the 6.5 percent in advance estimate, the U.S. Commerce Department said, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
The update reflects upward revisions to nonresidential fixed investment and exports that were partly offset by downward revisions to private inventory investment, residential fixed investment, and state and local government spending, according to the report.
Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of gross domestic product (GDP), were revised down.
Despite the upward revision, the 6.6-percent gain is still considerably less than consensus estimate.
In the first quarter, real GDP increased by 6.3 percent. In 2020, the U.S. economy contracted 3.4 percent amid the pandemic.
"In the second quarter, government assistance payments in the form of loans to businesses and grants to state and local governments increased, while social benefits to households, such as the direct economic impact payments, declined," the report said.
The increase in real GDP in the second quarter reflected increases in personal consumption expenditures (PCE), nonresidential fixed investment, exports, and state and local government spending, which were partly offset by decreases in private inventory investment, residential fixed investment, and federal government spending, the report showed. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, increased.
The latest GDP data was released on the same day as the Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims ticked up to 353,000 last week amid a Delta variant-fueled COVID-19 surge, after falling for four straight weeks, indicating a bumpy economic recovery.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has pledged to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the record-low level of near zero, while continuing its asset purchase program at least at the current pace of 120 billion U.S. dollars per month until "substantial further progress" has been made on employment and inflation.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak on Friday during the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual Jackson Hole economic symposium, which may offer further clues on the central bank's plan to start tapering its asset purchases.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian shelling in the suburbs of Kherson has injured four people.
Roman Mrochko, head of the Kherson city military administration, announced this on Telegram , Ukrinform reports.
"A 51-year-old man asked for medical help," the post reads.
The man suffered a concussion and a blast injury during Russian troops' shelling of the Kherson suburb of Inzhenerne at about 13.00, the post said. Read also:
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Mrochko stressed that the wounded man had been given medical assistance. He will then undergo outpatient treatment.
In Inzhenerne, men who were carrying out repair work on the street came under fire. Two men, aged 61 and 51, were diagnosed with blast injuries and concussion. They were treated on the spot. A 46-year-old man was hospitalized with a moderate abdominal injury.
In Antonivka, the Russian military shelled residential buildings. A local resident, born in 1959, sustained fatal injuries.
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COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 13 new deaths, 634 additional cases
Wisconsin health officials reported 634 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the total number of positive tests in the state to 66,830 since the pandemic started.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) also reported 13 additional deaths, moving the total count to 1,052.
The state also reported 5,380 people have been hospitalized since the pandemic began.
As of Tuesday, DHS says 1,075,397 people have tested negative for COVID-19.
The latest report states 85% of COVID-19 cases in the state of Wisconsin have recovered thus far.


Biratnagar, Oct 30: Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has said that the government is in favour of the independence of the judiciary.
Talking to media persons at Biratnagar Airport this morning, Minister Karki said that the government is committed to maintaining and consolidating people's trust in the dignity of the Supreme Court. Emphasizing on the need for stability and sustainable development in the country, Minister Karki expressed the view that the government would work according to the wishes of the people.
He also made it clear that the leadership of the government of Province No. 1 would be as per the decision of the current ruling alliance.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept.11
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
World oil prices are rising on Sept.11 amid the statements about possible extension of the oil output cut deal.
The price for November futures of Brent oil has increased by 0.56 percent to $54.08 per barrel as of 06:59 (UTC + 4).
The price for October futures of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) grew by 0.84 percent and stood at $47.88 per barrel.
Earlier, Saudi and Venezuelan oil ministers said that in the case of necessity, their countries are willing to extend the market re-balancing measures after the first quarter of 2018.
On May 25, OPEC member countries and non-OPEC parties, Azerbaijan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Sultanate of Oman, the Russian Federation, Republic of Sudan, and the Republic of South Sudan agreed to extend the production adjustments for a further period of nine months, with effect from July 1, 2017.
The reductions will be on the same terms as those agreed in November.
Another factor affecting the oil market is the Hurricane Irma which has already caused electricity disruption in Florida. Earlier, Hurricane Harvey put pressure on US oil sector. The US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said that roughly 13.5 percent of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico was also shut in on Aug.31.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Heavy snow caused travel disruption to airports and roads in parts of Britain on Friday, as the country again grappled with the impact of wintry weather.
Glasgow Airport briefly suspended operations around 9 am (0900 GMT) after heavy snowfall, before reopening less than an hour later.
Some flights were diverted to Edinburgh and the airport advised passengers to check with their airlines, as knock-on delays were expected.
By 10 am around 10 centimetres (four inches) of snow had accumulated in less than two hours at a measuring station near Glasgow, according to the Met Office, Britain's weather service.
That was among the highest totals nationwide Friday morning, a spokeswoman said.
Scotland, Wales and the northern Midlands in England were the worst-hit areas, she added.
The Met Office had earlier issued a ‘be aware' warning across central and southern Scotland, following one of the coldest nights of the year.
Temperatures dropped to minus 12.3 degrees Celsius (9.8 degrees Fahrenheit) at Loch Glascarnoch in the Scottish Highlands overnight, it reported.
Highways England, which oversees major English roads, issued its own severe weather warning, advising drivers to ensure they are adequately prepared with extra fuel, warm clothing, blankets, food and water.
Police in Scotland also urged people to plan their journeys appropriately.
The Automobile Association (AA) said it had received more than 1,687 breakdown calls before 10 am Friday, with 10 cases of vehicles being stuck in snow.
It added the worst areas on the roads in England were around Manchester and the Cumbria region, with several closures.
Meanwhile in Scotland several major routes had been badly affected by the snow, with white-out conditions reported in Dumfries, Galloway and Ayrshire, local media said.
The adverse weather is the latest to hit Britain this month, after several previous rounds of snow and storms shut runways, stranded motorists and caused power outages.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Another political consultation was held between the Ministries
of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Georgia.
As Azernews reports with reference to the press
service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, the delegation of
Azerbaijan was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov
and that of Georgia by First Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha
First, the delegation arrived at the Heydar Aliyev Park in
Tbilisi, visited the monument to the great leader erected in the
park, laid wreaths and flowers. The delegation also visited the
monument erected in memory of the people who died for the
territorial integrity and independence of Georgia on Heroes' Square
and laid flowers at it.
During the meeting, the current relations between the two
countries were considered, the possibilities of expanding
cooperation in the political, socio-economic, humanitarian and
other fields of mutual interest were discussed. The importance of
the activities of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between
Azerbaijan and Georgia in terms of the development of economic
relations, the contribution of the Azerbaijani-Georgian cooperation
in the region was noted, and the importance of the trilateral
format of Azerbaijan-Turkey-Georgia cooperation was emphasized.
Khalaf Khalafov informed the interlocutor about the new
realities in the region after the 44-day Patriotic War, the efforts
and steps of Azerbaijan to implement the peace agenda in the South
Caucasus region. In this context, the initiatives of the leadership
and the government of Georgia were especially noted. Also, the
reconstruction and construction work carried out in the territories
liberated from occupation, projects implemented in the direction of
returning the population to their native lands, as well as the
steps taken by Azerbaijan to reintegrate the Armenian population of
Karabakh and the subversive actions of Armenia in connection with
this, were brought to the attention.
First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Lasha
Darsalia touched upon the importance of mutual cooperation between
the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Georgia, and
hailed the activities of the embassies of both countries.
During the meeting, the importance of further strengthening
friendly and good-neighborly strategic relations between Azerbaijan
and Georgia was emphasized.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international sports federations to respond to the IOC's decision regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the Olympic Games.
The head of state said this in his nightly address on Saturday, January 28, Ukrinform reports.
'Today I continued our honesty marathon that should bring international sports agencies back to the true Olympic principle. I addressed a letter to the presidents of the leading international sports federations. The call is simple and fair: to decide on the decision of the International Olympic Committee, which, unfortunately, wants to open sports to the propaganda influence of the terrorist state,' Zelensky said.
According to him, if Russian athletes participate in international competitions, it is only a matter of time before they start justifying Russia's aggression and using the symbols of terror.
'And it is also only a matter of time when the Kremlin starts using the existing unprincipled 'flexibility' of the International Olympic Committee to say that the world allegedly agrees to make concessions to the aggressor. The fact that Russia continues its terror every day cannot be ignored,' Zelensky said.
The General Assembly of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine at its extraordinary meeting will consider the issue of a possible boycott of the 2024 Olympic Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to return to international sports arenas before Russia stops its aggression against Ukraine.
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Xcel Energy offers infrared thermometers through library program
Xcel Energy is making infrared thermometers available in local public libraries, allowing homeowners to check for air leaks and cold spots.
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New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India's FY22 current account deficit faces mild upside risk from high commodity prices, said Acuite Ratings & Research.
The wider merchandise trade deficits pulled India's Q2FY22 current account into the negative territory.
The current account swung into negative territory with a deficit of $9.6 billion in Q2FY22 from a surplus of $6.6 billion in the preceding quarter.
On Tuesday, official data showed that the country's merchandise trade deficit widened by 20.23 per cent on a year-on-year basis to $17.42 billion in January 2022 from $14.49 billion in the like period of 2021.
It had widened to $15.30 billion in January 2020.
Merchandise trade deficit has a significant impact on curent account deficit.
According to the ratings agency, on net basis, the merchandise trade deficit could remain elevated as the recent surge in global commodity prices would have an adverse impact on India's terms of trade.
'Hence, if current levels of commodity prices hold (or increase further) in the near term, then our estimate of India's current account deficit of $46 billion in FY22 could face a mild upside risk.'
On the trade front, the ratings agency pointed out that both merchandise exports and imports contracted sequentially in January 2022 amidst the global and domestic backdrop of rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
'For the first ten months of FY22, cumulative trade deficit stands at $160 bn, higher than $141 bn deficit seen in the corresponding pre-pandemic period of FY20.'
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(MENAFN) EO Tim Boyle told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday that Columbia Sportswear’s robust fourth-quarter revenue was buoyed by shoppers making holiday shopping earlier in previous years.
The outdoor apparel maker’s holdings rose 5% after Columbia Sportswear reported a 64% increase in year-over-year net profit in the fourth quarter and posted strong full-year leadership.
Boyle said: “In the current environment where there was so much of an impact on the supply chain, shortages really all over the world, I think we’ve been helped a bit because consumers have moved earlier. to buy everything they needed for their holiday and winter products”, adding “this was due to the lack of promotional activity in our stores and also through our business partners. Their promotions were also more small.
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Federal Reserve chairman points to possible rate cuts despite robust financial data
(MENAFN) In a speech delivered at Stanford University, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at the likelihood of a cut in the benchmark interest rate later in the year, despite recent reports portraying a robust US economy and an increase in inflation during January and February. Powell emphasized that while the latest data indicated strength in growth and a labor market in the process of rebalancing, inflation was gradually approaching the Fed's 2 percent target, albeit through a complex trajectory.
Powell clarified that most Fed officials foresee the necessity of initiating reductions in the key interest rate at some juncture within the current year. Notably, he underscored the Fed's commitment to economic stability and reiterated that their decisions regarding interest rates would remain independent of political considerations, specifically dismissing any notion of influence from the upcoming presidential election.
The Federal Reserve faces pivotal meetings scheduled during the peak of the presidential campaign in July and September, where decisions on interest rates will be deliberated. Despite a notable decline in inflation from its peak levels, it remains above the Federal Reserve's target of 2 percent. The persistent elevation of average prices, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, has stirred concerns among many Americans and could potentially pose a challenge to President Joe Biden's bid for re-election.
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DOHA: The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) HE Gilbert Houngbo hailed Qatar's recent labour reforms as a model to be followed by other countries.
In a statement released following a two-day visit to Qatar, His Excellency said: 'I commend the State of Qatar for the progress that has been made in the past few years. Many lessons can be drawn from these labour reforms for other countries and also for ILO operations'.
Going forward with these reforms is among some of the priorities that the ILO has identified, His Excellency said, noting that the continued investment in data collection and analysis is also key to monitoring the changes, identifying gaps and supporting continuous improvement. Read Also
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'Migrants play a key role in the economic, social and cultural development of their host countries and their communities back home. Protecting their rights as workers and human beings is at the heart of the ILO's mission to advance social justice and promote decent work. We are ready to work with governments, workers, employers and any other partners in Qatar, and in all countries, to help us achieve this goal,' Houngbo said.
The statement added that the Director-General, during his two-day stay, discussed the progress of and next steps for the ILO's technical cooperation work in the country. He also participated in a discussion on the future of work and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 (on decent work and economic growth).
His Excellency highlighted the technical cooperation programme signed by the ILO and Qatar since 2017 which has resulted in an extensive range of labour reforms, including changes to the kafala employment sponsorship system that meant workers no longer need their employers' permission to change jobs or leave the country.
Other reforms include the introduction of a minimum wage for all workers, an online labour complaints platform, labour courts, and the establishment of enterprise worker-management committees with elected migrant worker representatives. There have also been improvements to safety and health at work, including further restrictions on daytime working hours to combat heat stress during the summer.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak has assured Ukraine that the British people will be supporting Ukrainians until they are victorious.
The relevant statement was made by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak in his article for Ukrainska Pravda , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“We are working with our allies and partners to deliver the support you need to keep up the pressure on Putin's forces. [...] My message to Ukraine today is the same as what I told those soldiers: we will be with you until you are victorious,” Sunak wrote.
In his words, this weekend the British people will stand together in silence to remember the courage and sacrifice of those who have fought and died for them in the World Wars and other conflicts.
“In an echo of that ceremony, Ukrainian troops training in the UK hold a minute of silence at 9 am every day to remember the ongoing sacrifice of their countrymen and women. We remember the fallen out of the deepest respect, but also to renew our determination that the values and freedoms they fought for will prevail,” Sunak added.
According to him, together with the allies, the United Kingdom will support Ukraine“to realise its destiny as a secure, thriving European democracy”.
A reminder that, in a phone call, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak discussed further defense cooperation , including strengthening Ukraine's air defenses with missiles and anti-drone capabilities.
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By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has addressed
global and regional security, as well as cooperation issues on the
margins of the 77th UN General Assembly session in New
York, Azernews reports, citing the ministry.
As part of his visit to New York, Bayramov attended the informal
meeting of the foreign ministers of the Conference on Interaction
and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) on September
Addressing the meeting, chaired by Kazakhstan, Bayramov
underlined the growing need for regional engagement and cooperation
in light of the mounting threats to global security. In this
regard, he stressed CICA's importance as a platform for encouraging
communication and cooperation, as well as developing confidence and
maintaining regional security and prosperity.
He emphasized the importance of respecting international legal
norms and principles, particularly sovereignty, territorial
integrity, and border inviolability, to preserve regional and
global peace and stability. The importance of the CICA for the
implementation of confidence-building measures was noted.
Moreover, CICA's confidence-building measures on safe and
efficient transport corridor systems, which have been coordinated
by Azerbaijan, were underlined.
The minister stressed that Azerbaijan is actively promoting
communication projects such as East-West and North-South transit
corridors between the CICA member nations. In this context, the
minister underlined the relevance of the Zangazur Corridor, which
would significantly contribute to regional and global peace by
promoting local, regional, as well as trans-regional trade.
During the meeting, matters concerning the preparations for the
CICA's Astana Summit were also addressed.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
On September 22, Bayramov attended the annual coordination
meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation (OIC) member states in New York.
In his address to the meeting chaired by Pakistan, Bayramov
reaffirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to Islamic solidarity, as well
as to the Islamic ideals of peace, tolerance, togetherness,
harmony, and justice for the benefit of humanity's progress and
The top diplomat described the OIC, as the main international
organization, as well as one of the key actors in ensuring peace
and stability in the Muslim world. Moreover, Azerbaijan's concern
over the escalating insecurity and conflict in various Muslim
countries was underlined.
Bayramov briefed the participants about Azerbaijan's
contribution to multiculturalism and interreligious dialogue,
underlining the importance of the Baku Process, which has been
operating since 2008.
Bayramov thanked the OIC for the extensive and continuous
support to Azerbaijan both during the occupation of its territories
by Armenia, as well as in the post-conflict period. The minister
also spoke about Azerbaijan's steps in ensuring regional peace and
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Avey achieves KTIC-2022 in KPMG
(MENAFN) KPMG in Qatar lately hosted the second edition of the KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator Competition - 2022 (KTIC-2022). This contest appreciated innovative tech firms in Qatar, who are presenting tech breakthroughs, transforming businesses, as well as unsettling whole sectors.
This version of the contest held a panel talk below the title “How is Qatar supporting the growth of the local tech innovation sector?”.
Panelists from main ecosystem players in the nation supplied an inclusive outlook of the present state and future viewpoints of Technology Innovation in Qatar.
Dr. Boumediene Ramdani, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and chief of Research as well as Policy at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Organizational Excellence of Qatar University, expressed his viewpoint on the part of academia in allowing technology innovation in the nation.
Clay Susini, Assistant head of Digital Enablement at Ooredoo Qatar, delivered his opinion as an official from the Corporate Enterprise area, whereas Humza Abid Khan, head Growth Officer of Snoonu, underlined the part of achieving enterprises in opening the paths for additional promising businesses in the market in the direction of success.
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Council votes to raise parks fees in the city
WINCHESTER — Whether or not the cost for people to play organized sports in the city increases in the next few years remains to be seen.
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Govt to soon review eligibility criteria under PLI schemes
New Delhi, Mar 17 (KNN) The Indian government will soon review the eligibility criteria under a few of the production-linked incentives (PLI) schemes to see if the terms are constraining investments, sources told CNBC-TV18 on March 17.
According to the sources, the government is assessing whether the price caps in some PLI schemes are a hurdle to manufacturing growth and whether eligibility criteria should only have an incentive cap and not a price cap.
Currently, a review of 14 PLI schemes is underway across ministries. Centre is also considering whether the investment targets mentioned in some PLI schemes are realistic.
As per reports, Officials are assessing how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are making future investments in the PLI targeted sectors without claiming incentives.
Production Linked Incentive, or PLI, scheme of the Government of India is a form of performance-linked incentive to give companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units.
It is aimed at boosting the manufacturing sector and to reduce imports.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, June 29, 2022, SPA -- The Committee of Officials of News Agencies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its 21st meeting, today, via video conference, chaired by President of the Saudi Press Agency, Fahd bin Hassan Al Agran.
In his speech during the meeting, Al Agran stressed the importance of drawing a future GCC vision for joint media work through an executive program and moving to the practical side.
He stressed the active role of the GCC news agencies in strengthening the GCC work system regionally and internationally, and the importance of unifying the media discourse and highlighting the progress and movement witnessed by the GCC arena in various fields.
The SPA President affirmed the importance of activating the recommendations and decisions that would support the process of cooperation for the GCC agencies, and to define joint frameworks for the future stage in line with the developments of the modern era.
The committee discussed topics presented by the General Secretariat that would enhance cooperation among the GCC news agencies, stressing the importance of taking relevant media steps in the contents of the declarations and the final statements of the Supreme Council 41st and 42nd summits, focusing on strengthening the regional and international role of the Council in the media, and highlighting the distinguished efforts of the GCC states in combating the Corona pandemic, supporting the goals of the economic visions of the GCC states, supporting and strengthening the role of GCC women, and focusing on the achievements of the GCC states in sustainability and dealing with climate change and its effects.
The committee commended the cooperation with the Jordanian and Moroccan sides. It also called for completing the joint application project for the GCC news agencies in order to allow citizens of the GCC countries to view official news directly from the news agencies of the GCC countries, and to watch the live broadcasts of the various GCC radio and television channels, in addition to the photo and video archive service that enables the user to browse the gallery of photos and videos.
The committee recommended the formation of a special working group to prepare a future plan for the next five years, 2023-2027.
17:09 LOCAL TIME 14:09 GMT
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Published: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 4:31 PM
Last updated: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 10:07 PM
Shopping centres and stores across Sharjah have launched big discounts on brands and other goods and products, in addition to offering countless prizes and gifts starting today (Wednesday) until July 6 to 8.
The three-day big discounts campaign comes as part of the 'Sharjah Summer Promotions 2022', which is organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), and will run from today (Wednesday) July 6 to 8.
Deals and discounts of up to 80 per cent will be offered on a wide range of fashion, cosmetics, electronics, and household items by popular brands.
Ibrahim Rashid Al Jarwan, Director of Economic Relations and Marketing at SCCI and General Coordinator of Sharjah Summer Promotions, said:“The Chamber, through the big discounts campaign, is looking forward to providing Sharjah residents and visitors with a pleasant shopping experience, full of joy and lots of choices to choose from at affordable prices. It also aims to support retail partners, by stimulating commercial traffic and increasing sales.'
For her part, Hana Al Suwaidi, chairperson of the committee supervising the Sharjah Summer Promotions, said: 'A sizable package of prizes and valuable gifts will be given away as part of the big discounts campaign, which will take place in a festive, entertaining and heritage setting.'
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