(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Fazeena Saleem |
Sidra Medicine has expanded it private paediatric evening clinics and will be introducing five new specialties. It has announced that the new clinics will open for patients from August 14, Sunday.
The phased opening of the evening clinics will expand with private paediatric consultations for gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, pulmonology and rheumatology.
The new private paediatric evening clinics at Sidra Medicine pave way towards offering children in Qatar more healthcare choices.
“We are bringing more choice in pediatric care. Call 40033333 to book a consultation at our latest line-up of private evening clinics,” Sidra Medicine said on its social media accounts.
Families do not require a referral for the private evening clinics and can directly request for a consultation. Patients can pay either through insurance or self-pay, Sidra Medicine said on its social media accounts.
The clinics will be open on weekdays from 3 to 8pm.
In May, Sidra Medicine extended its outpatient clinic hours with the launch of private paediatric services in the evenings.
With the new clinics Sidra medicine will operate private paediatric evening clinics in more than ten specialties.
The phased opening of the evening clinics started on May 22, with private paediatric consultations with General Surgery, Urology, and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT). In July three new clinics in general paediatrics, dermatology, allergy and immunology were included.
Sidra Medicine has announced earlier that it will expand the evening clinics over the months, to cover the wide spectrum of its clinical services, including women's services, while assuring to remain committed to offering patients safe and top-quality care.
“We listened to our patients' feedback and understand that evening consultations will make our services accessible at time slots that are convenient, without having to leave school or work, during the day,” Prof. Ziyad M. Hijazi, Chief Medical Officer at Sidra Medicine has said.
Sidra Medicine provides families with high quality medical services by highly trained and experienced staff in specialty pediatric care and provides children and their families with reassurance and dedicated support. They offer comprehensive, patient-centered clinical care to pediatric patients from 0-18.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, March 3 (Petra) - The Kingdom on Sunday will be influenced by a cold and humid air mass, leading to a significant decrease in temperatures. Therefore, cold weather is expected across most areas, with occasional partial to cloudy skies and scattered showers in the northern and central regions.
The Jordan Meteorological Department's report highlighted potential hazards on roads in areas experiencing rainfall, cautioning against the risk of slippery conditions.
Additionally, low horizontal visibility over the highlands is expected due to clouds touching the earth's surface. Dust may also contribute to reduced visibility, particularly in desert areas.
Heading into Monday, there will be a slight rise in temperatures, bringing relatively cold weather in most areas, while the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba will experience warmer conditions.
Clouds will appear at lower altitudes, with a possibility of light rain showers in the north of the country. The winds will be moderate and northwesterly in speed.
Tuesday will see another slight temperature increase, creating pleasant weather across most areas. The Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba will have warm conditions, accompanied by light southeasterly winds.
Today's peak temperatures will be between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius in Amman and various highlands throughout the Kingdom, with lows of 3C at night. The Gulf city of Aqaba will have moderate weather, with highs of 24C and lows of 13C.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jizan, Oct 7, 2022, SPA -- The Border Guards' ship (Rafha) has, in cooperation with a foreign ship, managed to rescue the crew of a commercial container tanker, flying the flag of the Republic of Panama, that had suffered a fire accident while sailing in the Red Sea waters 123 nautical miles northwest of Jizan port.
The official spokesperson for the Border Guards, Colonel Misfir Al-Qarini, explained that within the framework of the implementation of the tasks of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (1979), and in continuation of the humanitarian tasks provided by the Border Guards in the field of search and rescue, Jeddah Search and Rescue Coordination Center (JMRCC) has received a ship distress call“MAYDAY' on the exposure of the tanker to a fire, it determined its location, and passed the distress call to the command and control center in Jazan region and to a number of relevant authorities to provide the necessary support.
Colonel Al-Qarini also confirmed that the crew of the ship, consisting of (25) sailors of multiple nationalities, was evacuated to the port of Jizan, and they were received by a number of medical teams from the border guards, health affairs, the Red Crescent, civil defense and passports in the region, and they are in good health, and they were transferred to their place of residence while taking the proper procedures.
02:15 LOCAL TIME 23:15 GMT
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Amman, June 8 (Petra)-- The Yemeni Economic Reforms Team on Thursday held a meeting in Amman with representatives of development-related international institutions, during which it launched its vision for an economic path that achieves sustainable peace in Yemen.
The Yemeni Economic Reforms Team is a voluntary initiative of leaders of the private sector in Yemen and economic experts that aims to enhance and empower the private sector participation, contribute in a unified and effective way to decision-making, and participate in setting strategies to promote economic reforms and stimulate economic growth in Yemen.
Under its vision, the team called for an urgent and comprehensive economic truce, which represents an important step to build confidence in achieving sustainable peace in Yemen, including stopping decisions, laws and measures that exacerbate the economic division taking place in the country, as well as practices that represent interference in the affairs of the private sector and its organizations, removing restrictions on the flow of goods between governorates, canceling illegal levies and fees, and neutralizing the private sector and not dragging it into the conflict.
"The vision stems from the private sector's constant keenness to distance itself from the conflict taking place in the country, and its continuation to provide goods and services to citizens in all regions, and in light of Yemen difficult economic and humanitarian conditions," a team statement said.
The statement added that the private sector suffers from the economic division and many decisions and procedures that have doubled the level of challenges facing the Yemeni national capital.
The vision launched by the team included proposals for reforms in monetary policy through a unified technical committee to consolidate monetary policy, open main roads between Yemeni cities, cancel decisions to prevent the flow of goods between cities, enable imports from all Yemeni ports, facilitate the arrival of goods, open airports, and cancel all restrictions imposed on the private sector in movement and its workers.
The Economic Reforms Team held its annual strategic meeting, in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), with the aim of discussing the team's vision for an economic path that achieves sustainable peace in Yemen and steps to build confidence in the economic aspect, in addition to developing the team's strategic plan to enable the private sector and increase its participation in policy-making and decision-making related to economic affairs, in a way that contributes to restoring economic recovery and sustainable development.
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (BGIS) — Barbados will forge ahead with broadening its trade and investment relationship with traditional and non-traditional trading partners, including Caribbean countries and extra-regional partners.
Minister in the ministry of foreign trade, Sandra Husbands, shared this view with ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Barbados, H.E. Sándor Marnix Raphaël Varga van Kibéd en Makfalva.
During a recent virtual meeting, both officials expressed their desire for a new paradigm in the relations between Curaçao and Barbados that would allow the peoples of both countries to benefit from an expanded programme of cooperation.
To this end, several initiatives were discussed to advance cooperation and investment in the areas of trade, air linkages, education and training, agriculture, science and technology, marine affairs, renewable energy, climate change, culture, tourism, and the management of natural resources.
The talks also focused on exploring possibilities in green energy and establishing a double taxation agreement and bilateral investment treaty between the two countries.
Minister Husbands observed that a multi-country engagement strategy with the European Union could be mutually beneficial to advance the effectiveness of development efforts by Caribbean small island developing states.
In turn, ambassador Varga van Kibéd en Makfalva indicated interest in the multi-country approach and in particular the future ventures between Barbados and Curaçao, aimed at deepening cooperation.
Senior foreign service officer with responsibility for the CARICOM/Caribbean Affairs Division, Sandra Gittens, proposed the establishment of a Joint Commission mechanism to provide the framework for the execution of bilateral initiatives and to further solidify the Barbados/Curaçao relationship.
Ambassador Varga van Kibéd en Makfalva agreed to put the proposal before his government.
Permanent secretary of the ministry of foreign affairs and foreign trade, Simone Rudder, and foreign service officer, William Clarke, were also in attendance at the meeting.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) MONTREAL, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -
The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: lev ) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, announced today that the Company will be presenting at the following investor conferences in June:
National Bank Financial 13th Annual Quebec Conference
Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023
TD Cowen Sustainability Week
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
When available, a link to the webcast of the conferences will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website at ABOUT LION ELECTRIC
lion electric is an innovative manufacturer of
vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8
commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American
leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
SOURCE Lion Electric
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) AFP
Cairo: Atlantic fishing nations have agreed to better protect sharks and rays by limiting the retention of several bycatch species, but advocacy groups warn progress is still lagging.
At the conclusion of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) this week, countries agreed on "new measures for the protection of cetaceans, whale sharks and mobulid rays" and the conservation of Atlantic blue sharks, according to a statement on Monday.
Sharks and rays are facing what conservationists have called an extinction crisis, with nearly two thirds of coral reef species at risk, according to a study this year that assessed data from the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Threatened by overfishing, sharks and rays must be better protected by governments and fisheries, according to the Shark League of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, an advocacy coalition advancing conservation policies.
The group said the steps taken by ICCAT were positive but did not go far enough "to properly safeguard such inherently vulnerable species" as manta and devil rays, and whale and blue sharks.
ICCAT, a grouping of 50 countries including some of the world's largest fishing nations, also reduced quotas for heavily fished blue sharks by 23 percent.
A new population assessment had warned the current blue shark catch was "too high to ensure long-term sustainability," according to the Shark League, which likened the short-term impacts of the new quota to "a flip of a coin".
The Pew Charitable Trusts conservation group said the measures agreed by ICCAT were "mostly disappointing", with fishing nations failing to adequately address climate change or advance protections for other species, such as North Atlantic swordfish and western Atlantic skipjack tuna.
"After several years of positive progress, ICCAT could have continued its momentum, but instead failed to take expected actions to modernise management for some of its most valuable fisheries," said Pew's Esther Wozniak.
Despite agreeing on "improved management" in some areas, Wozniak said "the lack of progress on tuna, swordfish and climate change overshadow the advances that were made."
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90 products from 45 factories obtain Jordanian Quality Mark
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) The Jordan Institution for Standards and Metrology (JISM) announced on Wednesday that some 90 Jordanian products from 45 factories in the food, chemical and engineering sectors have obtained the Jordanian Quality Mark since the beginning of this year until November.
The importance of this mark lies in its role of guiding Jordanian consumers in selecting the best products based on performance and efficiency as well as indicating the high technical standards achieved by the industrial property to give the product a competitive advantage in local, regional and international markets, which would result in boosting the national economy.
The organization awards this quality mark to factories and products that apply high quality standards in manufacturing, matching the special technical requirements of the quality mark, which is the highest award achievable in meeting the Jordanian technical regulations and standards.
Products that have received this quality mark enjoy privileges, such as being recommended by the organization to entities in the governmental and private sectors. The quality mark provides access to customs facilities and smoother transitions through ports and customs crossings, and it is an important indicator of quality for the Kingdom's importers and investors.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine expects that the discussions within the EU on the creation of a special military fund will be completed in the near future and the country will be able to receive EUR 5 billion in military aid.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov said this in a comment to Ukrinform.
The diplomat said the most important thing for Ukraine was a clear understanding that France, Germany and other EU members were serious about helping Ukraine in the military sphere. However, the question is how the two tracks should be combined - bilateral aid and multilateral aid from the EU.
According to him, it is no secret that Germany is the main negotiator with the European External Action Service on the inclusion of the so-called national contribution in a new instrument of the European Peace Facility (EPF) for Ukraine.
"This discussion is still ongoing. I would not like to call what is happening a deadlock, because it is about finding the right balance between these two tracks. [...] We assume that in the near future, these discussions should be completed in the EU so that we can work out the documents on guarantees not only at the bilateral level but also at the Ukraine-EU level," Chentsov said. Read also:
Hungary drops objections to creation of new EU weapons fund for Ukraine - Bloomberg
On January 22, the European External Action Service proposed creating a special military fund for Ukraine, to which about EUR 6.5 billion will be sent from the European Peace Facility and up to EUR 5 billion will be contributed every year from 2024 to 2027.
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(MENAFN- ValueWalk) Firefighters responded to a fire at the Clintons' Chappaqua house this afternoon. According to media reports, the fire broke out in a bedroom of one of the homes on their property in Chappaqua, New York. The local fire department and local police both confirmed the blaze to the media.
Fire reported at Clintons' Chappaqua house
Firefighters reportedly put the fire out quickly but remained on scene for a time afterward to continue checking for further flames. The extent of the damage from the house fire is still unknown, although video footage from the scene of the fire does not show any extensive damage from the outside.
New Castle Police told CBS that firefighters put the fire out by 3:15 p.m. after being called to the scene at 2:51 p.m. They didn't have information on whether anyone was home at the time the fire broke out. Police are not releasing any further details on the fire. Officials have not revealed the cause of the blaze or said that they are investigating it. There were no reports of injuries.
More than one home on the property
There are multiple structures on the property, and according to CBS, it wasn't the main house on the New York property that was involved. The Clintons purchased the smaller house next door to their Chappaqua house in 2016 and transformed the pair of properties into one compound.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have lived in the Chappaqua house for almost 20 years, according to media reports. The historical five-bedroom home was built in 1889, and it's more than 5,000 square-feet in size. The second house next door which the Clintons bought a little over a year ago has four bedrooms, according to USA Today. They reportedly paid $1.7 million for their Chappaqua house in 1999 and $1.16 million for the property next door.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) DOHA - Qatar on Sunday announced new plans to expand output from the world's biggest natural gas field, saying it will boost capacity to 142 million tonnes per year before 2030.
The new North Field expansion, named "North Field West", will add a further 16 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year to existing expansion plans, Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi said at a press conference.
"Recent studies have shown that the North Field contains huge additional gas quantities estimated at 240 trillion cubic feet, which raises the state of Qatar's gas reserves from 1,760 [trillion] to more than 2,000 trillion cubic feet," said Kaabi, who also heads the state-owned QatarEnergy firm.
These results "will enable us to begin developing a new LNG project from the North Field's western sector with a production capacity of about 16 million tonnes per annum", he said.
This will bring Qatar's production capacity to 142 million tons once "the new expansion is completed before the end of this decade" - a nearly 85 per cent rise from current production levels, Kaabi added.
The QatarEnergy chief said the firm will "immediately commence" with engineering works to ensure the expansion is completed on time.
Qatar is one of the world's top LNG producers alongside the United States, Australia and Russia.
Asian countries led by China, Japan and South Korea have been the main market for Qatari gas, but demand has also grown from European countries since Russia's war on Ukraine threw supplies into doubt.
The latest expansion plans follow a flurry of announcements for longterm Qatari gas supply deals.
Earlier this month, Qatar said it would supply 7.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for 20 years to India's Petronet, with the first deliveries expected from May 2028.
And at the end of January, QatarEnergy announced a deal with US-based Excelerate Energy to supply Bangladesh with 1.5 million tonnes of LNG per year for 15 years.
Last year, Qatar inked LNG deals with China's Sinopec, France's Total, Britain's Shell and Italy's Eni.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Dec 20:A Syrian expatriate broke the nose of his wife during a family dispute, and the woman reported the incident to officers at Maidan Hawalli Police Station, says Al-Seyassah. The woman accompanied by her father went to the police station with medical report supporting the claim and narrated the man hit her in the nose, resulting in her injury and serious bleeding. The father noted a minor disagreement between the couple escalated to physical fight. The officers took necessary steps to invite the accused for questioning, and he admitted the period of disagreement was a 'devilish hour. Meanwhile, officers at Jahra Police Station were surprised to see an Asian woman who arrived at the premises in fear and tears saying the sponsor's son had assaulted her physically. The officers went to the sponsor's house and arrested the son for questioning.
Liquor with Indians: Police have arrested three Indians for trading in local and imported booze, reports Al-Rai daily. The suspects were seen standing between a taxi and a private car in Mahboula and drove off in a taxi when they saw the police vehicle. However, police chased the taxi, forced it to pull over and seized 88 bottles of local and imported alcohol from the car.
By Munaif Nayef
Al-Seyassah Staff and Agencies
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The temperature in UAE will be hot in general during the day time, partly cloudy times, with a chance of clouds over some eastern by afternoon, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said.
Light to moderate winds in general, freshening at times during afternoon, causing blowing dust and sand over exposed areas.
"The relative humidity is likely to increase during night and early morning over some coastal and internal areas especially westward. Seas will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman," it added.
NCMS has also urged motorists to be cautious on roads due to some fog/mist in various areas of the country.
- UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) The highest temperature recorded in the UAE on Saturday was 46.8 C in Mezaira and Saih at 2.45pm.
- UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) Winds will veer southeasterly to northeasterly, 12 - 26 Kph, reaching 36 Kph at times in the internal areas during daytime.
The statement said that the weather conditions are likely to be the same until Tuesday.
According to temperatures today in Dubai might peak at 39C but it may feel like 44C. Temperature will be at its lowest at night with 33C feeling like 39C .
Looking at the weather over the next 10 days, the maximum temperature will be 39C, it said.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. The Central Bank of
Azerbaijan (CBA) can be granted new powers, trend reports.
This issue has been reflected in the proposed amendment to the
law "On the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan", which was
submitted for discussion at today's meeting of the Parliamentary
Committee on Economic Policy, Industry and Entrepreneurship.
According to the proposal, tax authorities and their officials
may provide information about taxpayers only in certain cases to
other authorities in the manner prescribed by law.
For the purpose of issuing a license (permit), registration
(registry) for starting activities and exercising control, based on
the laws of Azerbaijan "On the Central Bank of the Republic of
Azerbaijan", "On banks", "On insurance activities", "On non-bank
credit institutions", "On credit unions", "On currency regulation",
"On securities market", "On investment funds" the below information
should be provided to the CBA based on its request.
The information includes extracts and charters from the state
register of commercial legal entities, heads, founders
(participants) of the management bodies of commercial legal
entities, and their shares in the authorized capital.
It also includes legal entities which are participants of
individuals, commercial legal entities and their founders
(participants), and the shares of these legal entities in the
authorized capital; profits (income and losses) of individuals,
commercial legal entities, and heads of their management bodies,
founders (participants) and legal entities in which these persons
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With Greek PM Abbas decries ongoing Israeli violations
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) In a joint address delivered Thursday with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Israel not to turn the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict into a "religious" dispute.
"The arrest and killing of the Palestinian people along with violations by [Jewish] settlers of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem can no longer be tolerated" Abbas declared in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
He went on to warn Israel against turning the perennial political conflict between the Palestinians and Israel into a religious one.
"The Palestinian people face dangerous conditions" Abbas asserted.
"The ongoing Israeli occupation and economic blockade along with the absence of any political horizon have created the current state of despair and insecurity and prompted a reaction from Palestinian youth" he added.
Abbas accused the Israeli government of derailing all opportunities over the last 22 years to achieve peace with the Palestinians.
"Israel has destroyed the foundations of all political security and economic agreements [it has made with the Palestinians]" he said going on to assert that the Palestinian Authority rejected any "partial" or "interim" solutions to the conflict.
"We will maintain our obligations to international treaties and conventions with a view to safeguarding the rights of our people and strengthening the foundations of our state" Abbas said.
Tsipras for his part expressed his concern about the ongoing construction of Jewish-only settlements on Palestinian land in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
"We are concerned about the [Israeli] policy of settlement expansion which comes at the expense of the rights of the Palestinian people" the Greek prime minister said.
He also stressed the importance of safeguarding the historical status of Jerusalem’s holy places including the Al-Aqsa Mosque (Haram al-Sharif).
Tsipras went on to urge Israel to take "bold steps" on the Palestinian issue stressing his support for any international initiative in this regard.
"We must achieve a two-state solution with a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital" he said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The debt levels in the Telecom industry is expected to rise further even though the total spectrum purchase is only around 20 per cent of the spectrum value that was put up, according to a report by Acuite Research & Ratings.
"The debt-coverage indicators will continue to remain weak due to significant AGR obligations coupled with the payments to be made to acquire the spectrums bid for in the auction," it said.
This may keep the debt to EBITDA levels high (at a standalone level) despite improvement in operating margins, added the report.
It noted that both Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have put their focus on strengthening of its network coverage capacity to facilitate a stronger penetration of 4G services which will help them to improve the quality of services and facilitate both acquisition of new customers and upgradation of existing ones from 2G/3G to 4G.
"While Vodafone Idea entered this auction with largest spectrum holding, its focus remained on renewal of existing spectrum. However, the company bid for only 11.80 MHz of spectrum possibly given its financial position and the steady drop in its subscriber base," it said.
As per the report, given the increasing transition of the customer base to 4G network and the higher demand for data services which will be facilitated further by the concluded spectrum auction, the industry ARPUs and the operating margins are expected to improve over the medium term.
The consolidation in the industry with two stronger players and a relatively weaker player in terms of financial performance, will also facilitate a moderate increase in the telecom tariffs going forward.
"Nevertheless, Acuite expects the financial flexibility of the industry to be partly constrained (except for Reliance Jio given the strong group support) given the high direct debt as well as deferred obligations to the DoT," the report said.
It added that while the players may launch 5G services in a limited manner in the near term by optimising some of the existing spectrum, a comprehensive 5G roll out is set to get delayed beyond 2022 given the modest capacity of the incumbent players to bid aggressively in the upcoming spectrum auctions specifically for 5G networks.
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(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, May 04, 2021, SPA -- In line with the declaration of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to allow Saudi nationals to travel abroad and return and in implementation of the recommendations of the pertaining authorities, the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) issued a circular to all aviation companies operating at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's airports, including general and private aviation, over the procedures related to nationals travel abroad.
The circulation allows aviation companies to transport vaccinated people who have received two full Covid-19 doses or those who received only one dose, provided that 14-day of inoculation have passed since taking the first dose, as shown by the Tawakkalna application, which is officially accredited to allow airports'' entry and boarding the planes.
It allows transporting the recovered nationals from Covid-19, provided that less 6-month have passed since they contacted it, in accordance to Tawakkalna, too.
Transporting nationals under 18 years is allowed also, provided that they present an insurance document accredited by the Saudi Central Bank, covering COVID-19 risks, abroad the Kingdom, in accordance with the announcements of the concerned authorities.
GACA confirmed that these measures will take effect as of 01:00 AM of Monday, Shawwal 05, 1442AH, corresponding to May 17, 2021.
On the occasion, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailij extended thanks and appreciation to the wise leadership keenness to allow the nationals to travel abroad, in accordance with the considerate medical preconditions, praising the successful efforts exerted by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to combat the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.
01:00 LOCAL TIME 22:00 GMT
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released specified data on the total losses inflicted on Russian troops during the full-scale war.
The new figures were published on the facebook page of the General Staff, according to Ukrinform.
"Because of the constant receipt of refined intelligence data, there was a need to adjust some positions of the enemy's total losses. We publish the adjusted figures taking into account all currently available clarifications for the previous period from February 24, 2022," the General Staff noted.
According to the updated information, as of May 27, Ukraine's defense forces destroyed 3,794 enemy tanks, 7,449 armored combat vehicles, 3,414 artillery systems, 574 multiple launch rocket systems, 313 warplanes, 298 helicopters, 2,990 tactical unmanned aerial systems, 1,036 cruise missiles, and 6,183 trucks and fuel tankers of the Russian army.
"Clarification is always a 'minus' somewhere and a 'plus' somewhere. Please understand this.
Tomorrow, to these already adjusted figures, the losses of the enemy for the previous day will be added. Thank you for understanding," the General Staff added.
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, carried out a joint inspection campaign on a retail outlet operating without a commercial license in a house in Msheireb, in violation of Article No. (6) of Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection.
The inspection campaign resulted in issuing a violation against the retail outlet for displaying and selling counterfeit products and goods bearing international marks on social media platforms, as well as for practicing the commercial activity without obtaining the necessary licensing. The due legal measures were taken against the violators.
These inspection campaigns are part of the Ministry's efforts to monitor markets and commercial activities across Qatar, and control prices, as well as detect abuses, and commodities that are falsified, counterfeit, or non-conforming to standard specifications.
Violating Law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection exposes perpetrators to penalties ranging from administrative closure to financial fines between three thousand and one million Qatari Riyals.
In this regard, the Ministry stressed that it would not tolerate any negligence in terms of meeting obligations stipulated in law No. (8) of 2008 on Consumer Protection and its executive bylaws.
The Ministry is working to intensify its inspection campaigns to control violating practices, and to refer violators of laws and Ministerial decisions to the competent authorities to take the due measures.
The Ministry urged all citizens and residents to report any violations or infractions through the Call Centre: 16001.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has put into effect a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine to apply and amend personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions).
According to Ukrinform, relevant decree No.163/2023 was published on the president's website.
'To put into force the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine decision dated March 18, 2023 'On the application and amendments to personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions),' the document reads. Read also: new sanctions against russia, support for ukraine: japan, germany leaders meet in tokyo
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has been tasked with monitoring the decision's implementation.
Thus, sanctions have been introduced against 300 individuals, including citizens of the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Syrian Arab Republic, in particular, Syrian President Bashar Hafez al-Assad and Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous.
Sanctions are also applied to 141 legal entities, in particular, Russia's JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation, JSC State Space Research and Production Center named after M.V. Khrunichev, PJSC Scientific and Production Association 'Almaz' named after Academician A.A. Raspletin, Iran-based Mahan Airlines and Fars Air Qeshm, as well as Shahed Aviation Industries Company.
As reported by Ukrinform, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky by decree No.145/2023 implemented the NSDC decision as of March 10, 2023 on sanctions against individuals and legal entities related, in particular, to the bookmaker and lottery business.
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Leading Pakistani literary and cultural forum - Shaeqee Ne Fun - this week celebrated the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan with a special Jashn-e-Azadi event online.
Pakistan ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah was the chief guest. Shaeqee Ne Fun chairman Mohammad Atiq presided over the event. The programme was hosted by Sanwal Abbasi, member of Shaeqee Ne Fun management. Nawaz M Akram, president, Shaeqee Ne Fun, welcomed the guests.
Chief Guest: Pakistan ambassador SyedAhsan Raza Shah
There were two special guests of honour from Pakistan: professor Fateh Mohammad Malik, an eminent scholar, who delivered a lecture on Pakistan's history, and Amjad Islam Amjad, a renowned writer and poet, who recited his poetry.
The programme was viewed live online by Pakistanis in many countries, including Qatar, Pakistan, US, Canada, UK, Malaysia and the Gulf region.
In his address, ambassador Shah lauded the contributions of Shaeqee Ne Fun and its chairman for promoting Pakistani culture and literature in Qatar. He also highlighted the poetic contributions of Amjad Islam Amjad and Fateh Mohammad Malik for his contributions as an educationist, scholar and author.
In his lecture, professor Malik praised the services of Shaeqee Ne Fun and spoke about the Pakistan movement and the leadership of national poet Dr Sir Allama Mohammad Iqbal and the Father of The Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Atiq thanked all the guests and participants. The organisers also included Shaeqee Ne Fun vice chairman Hamid Rasool, president Nawaz M Akram, general secretary Qamaruzzaman Bhatti and Daud Malik, co-ordinator in Pakistan.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 5:09 AM
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An Asian man in his 30s reportedly jumped off a residential building in Sharjah on Tuesday - and confessed in a letter that he killed his wife and children before taking his life, according to the police, who are now conducting an investigation.
The Sharjah Police said that upon receiving a report about the incident at 5.45pm on Tuesday, they immediately sent emergency response teams to the site.
The patrols and the national ambulance rushed him to a hospital, but he died due to the injuries he suffered.
While the authorities were searching for more information about the man's identity, they found a piece of paper in his clothes - in which he wrote that he killed his wife and two children in their residence before he jumped off the tower.
The police said they immediately went to the family's home and“confirmed that the information the man wrote in the letter was correct”.
The Sharjah Police General Command said investigations are under way to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Doha: The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Qatar yesterday marked the Memorial Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan which was attended by Azerbaijani community members and media persons.
Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the State of Qatar H E Rashad Ismayilov delivered a speech about the war path of the sons, martyrs and veterans of Azerbaijan who wrote a glorious history in the 44-day Patriotic War.
The Memorial Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan is the day of remembrance of the martyrs who lost their lives in the Second Karabakh War, which lasted from September 27 to November 10, 2020.
President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued a decree on December 2, 2020, deciding to celebrate September 27 of every year in memory of the martyrs as Memorial Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In this regard, a commemorative event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Qatar. The members of the Azerbaijani community living in Qatar and local media representatives attended the event.
At the beginning of the event, the memory of the martyrs was commemorated with a minute of silence.
Ambassador Ismayilov thanked the State of Qatar for its constant support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Qatar welcomed the agreement reached between Azerbaijan and Armenia on a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
During the Patriotic War, 2,783 military members of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces were killed, more than a hundred went missing, and more than a thousand were injured.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On July 6 at 2:00 p.m., a briefing will be held on the topic: 'Operational and humanitarian situation in the Mykolaiv region.'
Organizers: Media Center Ukraine — Ukrinform.
Speaker: Vitaly Kim - head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration.
The format of the event is offline (Hall 1) + online inclusion.
Journalists will be able to ask questions offline (Hall 1) and in the chat of the YouTube broadcast.
Journalists are requested to arrive half an hour before the event.
Accreditation of media representatives will be carried out before the event at the agency.
The event will be broadcast on Ukrinform's YouTube channel:
Address of Ukrinform: Kyiv, str. Bohdan Khmelnytskyi, 8/16
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) English Danish
October 14, 2021
NORDIC SHIPHOLDING A/S
C ompany Announcement : 14 / 20 2 1
Published via NASDAQ OMX on October 14 , 20 2 1
C hange of B oard Composition
As the Group moves into the new phase of winding down its business, the Board wishes to announce that the Chairman of the Board, Mr Knud Pontoppidan has retired from the Board with effect from 14 October 2021. Mr Jens V. Mathiasen, an independent director also retired from the board on the same day. The Board thanked Mr Pontoppidan and Mr Mathiasen for their valuable contributions and guidance to the Group.
Mr Esben Søfren Poulsson, an independent director of the Company, is appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Nordic Shipholding A/S with effect from 14 October 2021. Mr Jon Robert Lewis, a non-independent director, will continue as Deputy Chairman. As there are no new additions to the board, the remaining board members are Mr Kanak Kapur, a non-independent director and Mr Philip Clausius, the Chief Executive Officer of the Group.
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Mexico City: Hurricane Roslyn intensified to a powerful Category 4 storm on Saturday and was expected to keep strengthening as it churned toward tourist zones along Mexico's Pacific coast with expected landfall by Sunday, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
Roslyn was forecast to pick up strength as it moves parallel to the southwestern coast of Mexico through midday on Saturday before making landfall along the coast of Nayarit state on Sunday morning, bringing damaging winds and a major storm surge, the NHC said.
Nayarit is home to popular beach destinations like Sayulita and Punta Mita.
Although some weakening was possible beginning on Saturday night, Roslyn was expected to still be near or at major hurricane strength when it makes landfall, the Miami-based forecaster said.
Maximum sustained winds increased to near 130 mph (195 km), and rainfall of 4 to 8 inches was expected on the upper coast of Colima, Jalisco and western Nayarit.
'Heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding and possible landslides in areas of rugged terrain over coastal southwestern and west-central Mexico,' the NHC said.
Preparations to protect life and property 'should be rushed to completion' for areas under hurricane warnings along the Jalisco and Nayarit coastlines from Playa Perula to El Roblito, it said.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Stocks Hike as Investors Brace for Rate Decision
Stocks rose Wednesday as investors awaited another likely interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve as it fights to tame surging inflation.
The Dow Jones Industrials regained 183.9 points to open the mid-week session at 30,890.13.
The S&P 500 moved higher 23.37 points to 3,879.30.
The NASDAQ Composite surged 41.67 points to 11,466.72.
The central bank on Wednesday is expected to deliver its third consecutive 0.75-percentage-point rate hike. A higher-than-expected consumer price index reading in August and hawkish comments on rate hikes from Fed leaders have weighed on stocks, with more pressure likely ahead as the central bank continues its battle.
Investors will be monitoring the central bank's longer-term projections, paying close attention to the terminal fed funds' rate last projected in June to hit 3.8% in 2023. Some economists, however, expect the Fed to raise that forecast above 4%.
General Mills' stock gained more than 4% as it upped its full-year outlook. Defense stocks and oil also jumped as Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a partial military mobilization.
On the earnings front, results from Lennar, KB Homes, and Steelcase are slated for release Wednesday. Existing home sales data is also due out Wednesday morning.
Treasury prices inched upward, lowering yields to 3.54% from Tuesday's 3.56%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite direction.
Oil prices handed back 27 cents to $83.67 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices resurfaced $9.10 to $1,680.20 U.S. an ounce.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) HAMBURG - German auto giant Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled a new budget electric vehicle, as the competition in the EV sector revs up.
The ID. 2all model, with front-wheel drive and a range of up to 450 kilometres, will be priced under 25,000 euros ($26,300) when it hits the European market in 2025, the manufacturer said.
It is one of 10 new electric models the company plans to roll out by 2026 as it sharply boosts investment in electrification and digitisation.
Volkswagen said the new models would give it 'the widest range of electric vehicles compared with its competitors' with the aim 'to achieve an electric car share of 80 per cent in Europe'.
'We are implementing the transformation at pace to bring electric mobility to the masses,' VW Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schaefer said in a statement.
Thomas Schmall, a member of VW's board of directors, said the company was confident it could maintain the low price point through 'economies of scale' achieved with high sales volume.
Volkswagen had said on Tuesday it would invest 122 billion euros in the shift towards electric vehicles over the coming years.
'As early as 2025, every fifth vehicle sold worldwide is expected be one with an all-electric drive,' the group said.
VW said 'a major reason' for the spending increase was its push to build a series of battery factories, as well as expenses linked to securing raw materials for batteries.
It plans to focus its spending efforts over the coming years on 'growing its presence in the North America region'.
The company also wants to increase its competitiveness in key market China, where it has fallen behind US rival Tesla and local manufacturers of electric cars.
In 2022, battery-powered cars accounted for a record seven percent of the VW group's deliveries, amounting to just over 572,000 units globally.
VW expects EVs to make up around 10 percent of its car sales in 2023.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Harrison Ford-starrer 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny' will be released in India a day before its worlswide release, on June 29 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Disney Films India took to Instagram to make the announcement: "This is what you've been waiting for India! Brace yourselves for one last adventure of history's greatest hero #IndianaJones and the Dial of Destiny hits the screens in India a day before worldwide release. Only in cinemas June 29 in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu."
Starring along with Harrison Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook and Mads Mikkelsen. Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers.
The film stars Harrison Ford in his final portrayal of archaeologist Indiana Jones. It is directed by James Mangold.
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(MENAFN) In a keynote address at the Cape Town Conversation, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, underscored the evolving aspirations of the Global South for a redefined world order. Despite progress, Pandor highlighted that the African continent has yet to realize the full socio-economic benefits of its partnerships with major economic powers. Emphasizing the need for radical change, she asserted that existing collaborations have not translated into increased industrial capacity, broader access to energy, or advancements in smart manufacturing.
Pandor's call for transformation resonates with the conviction that Africa must insist on partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes crucial for the continent's development. In her view, the absence of elements such as enhanced industrial capacity and wider access to energy renders partnerships as mere supplications rather than catalysts for genuine progress.
During her address, the minister stressed the importance of African leaders adopting a more discerning approach when selecting business partners. She argued for the development of new terms for relationships to ensure that objectives are met, leading to a radical alteration of conditions for the continent. This shift, according to Pandor, is vital for Africa to break free from the limitations of existing partnerships and foster true development.
Furthermore, Pandor highlighted the diminished attention the African continent is receiving amidst current global tensions and conflicts. With 20 ongoing conflicts and a resurgence of coups, particularly in West Africa, she urged the need for Africa to navigate these challenges strategically. The minister's remarks underscore the urgency of redefining partnerships and establishing new terms to navigate the evolving global landscape and ensure that Africa's interests are prioritized amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) One combat engagement was recorded in the Bakhmut area on June 4, and in the Lyman area, the Russian military attacked Ukrainian positions seven times.
That's according to Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the Eastern Grouping of Troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukrinform reports, citing suspilne , Ukraine's public broadcaster.
In the Bakhmut sector, according to Cherevatyi, the Russian military shelled Ukrainian positions 352 times.
Ukraine's defense forces killed 69 Russian soldiers there, whereas 119 occupiers were wounded, and one was taken prisoner.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed an anti-tank system, a Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile system, two field ammunition depots, five military vehicles of the Russian army, and an observation post of a company.
On the Lyman and Kupiansk axis, the Russian military retreated with losses in the last day. "The enemy used artillery of various types 500 times and also carried out two air raids," Cherevatyi said.
In the Lyman and Kupiansk sector, Russia lost 26 soldiers killed and 6 wounded in action. The Ukrainian Armed Forces also destroyed a tank, an IFV, a Rapira anti-tank gun, and three vehicles.
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Fervour and festivities on Monday marked Eid-al-Fitr in Qatar where mosques and prayer grounds hosted Eid special prayers while parks and beaches welcomed the public. Eid prayers started at 5.12 am followed by the special religious sermons in which clerics wished the worshippers prosperity while insisting the importance of upholding virtues. Also, they urged the worshippers to keep the spirit of Eid intact while doing good deeds. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality, had kept 520 mosques and prayer grounds across the country ready to host Eid Al Fitr congregations. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) deployed traffic and internal security force personnel at mosque and prayer ground premises where the officials worked while ensuring smooth traffic flow on the roads.
Many opted to go to prayer grounds in order to feel the Eid spirit in an open atmosphere.“The weather was good and we had all the reasons to choose prayer grounds. Prayer grounds seemed to be special as they very much depicted the joyous mood while highlighting the fact that we are entering to a new period while getting rid of the looming apprehensions of Covid-19,” said Abdul Rasheed PP. The Al Wukair resident, along with his friends, attended the prayers at the prayer ground at Al Wakra.
Further, prayer grounds lent the worshippers an opportunity to meet and greet on the special occasion.“I could meet some of my relatives and friends while performing the prayers with them. Some of them I met unexpectedly,” said Hubaib Nandi, who prayed at the prayer ground at Al Arabi Sports Club Stadium.
Meanwhile, parks and beaches recorded a huge flow of crowd that flocked to celebrate Eid by Monday afternoon. The Ministry of Municipality has put special measures in place and deployed cleaning staff across the beaches and parks in order to ensure the convenience of the visitors. Also, necessary equipment to carry the cleaning operations are in place along with additional garbage containers.
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Amman, Feb. 28 (Petra) - The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy launched the fifth edition of the "Emirates Energy Award" 2023-2025 in Amman under the theme "Empowering Carbon Neutrality."
The award encompasses 10 categories focusing on creativity, innovation, energy efficiency, renewable energy utilization, and the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of energy conservation efforts.
These categories span various sectors, including public and private sectors, large and small energy projects, solar projects, education, research, and product development for young innovators.
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the award aims to promote energy conservation initiatives, raise energy awareness, share best practices, showcase innovation in clean energy, and attract investments in energy technologies.
Amani Azzam, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, expressed gratitude to the UAE for selecting Jordan as the inaugural location for the "Emirates Energy Award" in the region.
She underlined Jordan's commitment to energy efficiency and environmental conservation, citing the nation's comprehensive regulatory framework and efforts to increase renewable energy usage.
Azzam highlighted Jordan's target to source 31% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030 and reduce energy consumption by 9% through enhanced efficiency measures.
Counselor Hamad Al Matrooshi, Chargé d'Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Amman, praised Jordan's environmental efforts and its dedication to climate action.
Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai, noted Jordan's leadership in energy efficiency and environmental preservation, attributing it to the nation's commitment to sustainability.
He emphasized the award's role in promoting innovative solutions to climate change challenges and supporting sustainable development globally.
The Emirates Energy Award recognizes outstanding initiatives in energy and the circular economy, focusing on renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, green mobility, and carbon emissions reduction.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Vafa Ismayilova
Azerbaijan's Mine Action Agency is demining formerly liberated Sugovushan settlement and Talishkand village in Tartar region for the construction of power transmission lines there, the agency employee Ramin Azizov has told Trend.
Azizov said that antipersonnel and anti-tank mines have been found and neutralized on the road from Tartar region to Sugovushan settlement and Talishkend village.
Meanwhile, head of Azerishig's education centre Araz Mammadov has said that "Smart Grid" concept, introduced on the Azerbaijani territories liberated from the Armenian occupation, is being implemented in Sugovushan settlement as well.
'The work on laying power transmission lines with a capacity of 35 kV is underway in Sugovushan. Under Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's relevant decree, Azerishig company accelerated the work in Sugovushan, carried out within its project in the Nagorno-Karabakh region."
He added that the work to lay 35 kV power transmission lines from the 110/35/6 kV Tartar substation to Sugovushan settlement was ongoing. Mammadov noted that 0.4 kV overhead lines had been restored in the internal network of Sugovushan settlement.
"The electric power supply will be restored in the settlement soon, he said.
Another expert from the Mine Action Agency Shahin Allahverdiyev said that the road leading to Sugovushan was mostly mined with plastic mines. He added that it is difficult to find these mines as they have a large blast wave.
"More than 2,500 anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, which are mostly plastic, were found on the territory of the village. The Armenians deliberately mined the territory with such mines," Allahverdiyev said.
He noted that other types of booby traps were found on the territory of the village.
"These are a special wire connected to 240-mm mortar shells, which are controlled remotely. These traps have been detected and neutralized," the expert added.
Earlier on April 20, President Ilham Aliyev said that Armenia's refusal to provide mine maps to Azerbaijan is yet another war crime. He said that due to Armenia's failure to provide mine maps after the end of the war in 2020, more than 100 Azerbaijani civilians have been killed and injured.
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Published: Wed 6 Jul 2022, 5:55 PM
UAE student, Ameera Fares, has become the first doctoral student to obtain a dual degree at the UAE University.
She obtained a PhD in Chemical Engineering from two different universities, UAE University and KU Leuven in Belgium, for her thesis“Multistage Modified Solvay Process for CO2 Capture And Reject Brine Desalination”.
She said:“I have had the unique honour of obtaining my doctorate in Chemical Engineering from not one but two world-renowned universities under the auspices of professors from UAE University and KU Leuven.
She added:“The opportunity to gain my dual PhD from the UAEU and KU Leuven has been a life-changing experience. I had a unique research opportunity to gain international research experience that has been an invaluable step in my research journey. I hope that it will be the start of many future students embarking on their way to earn a dual doctorate.
The academic experience, she said, was very special, 'It qualified me to utilise the best research facilities in both universities and collaborate with my colleagues in order to achieve unique international experience.'
Prof. Ali Al-Marzouqi (Dean of College of Graduate Studies) said:“This type of academic partnerships has a great impact in supporting the academic reputation of the university, and our partnership with the prestigious Belgian KU Leuven has created a good opportunity for our students to study and conduct joint academic research with international colleagues, and benefit from diverse international experience.”
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Former president Ricardo Martinelli would have had good reasons to oppose the ruling against him in the New Business case being added to the FCC case file being investigated in Spain.
This is because, as in other cases in which he is involved, he defines patterns of behavior that, contrary to the criteria of the former president's technical defense in that country, are relevant. And, although the former ruler did everything possible to prevent the prosecutor's office in Spain from attaching the ruling to the FCC file, the judge in the case did not agree to his claim, which therefore becomes more evidence against him. although it is not the only one. But what if the ruling had been in his favor? Would he have opposed incorporating it into the file in Spain or, better yet, Wouldn't his lawyers have referred it to the Spanish judges for the same purpose? But, as these are facts that would prove his guilt in the trial – a sentence that is under appeal he does not want it to appear in the Spanish file. What is the former president afraid of? To a sentence? Isn't it that he is innocent and that everything in Spain is a hoax mounted against him? – LA PRENSA, Sep.10.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 1 (KNN) FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), the apex body of businesswomen in India, praises Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a forward-looking budget that addresses various facets of the nation's development.
FLO National President Sudha Shivkumar expressed her appreciation for the increased target of the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme, emphasising its alignment with aspirations for inclusive economic empowerment. The initial target of 2 crore women has been enhanced to 3 crore women.
“These SHGs have emerged as catalysts of change, transforming the rural economy by empowering women with financial independence,” said Shivkumar.
FLO President added,“We appreciate the emphasis on MSMEs, recognising their pivotal role in global competitiveness. The commitment to next-generation reforms and collaboration with states bodes well for effective implementation.”
The government's vision for the next five years, aiming to become a developed country by 2047, was described as inspiring.
The strides made in skill development, higher education, and women's participation in the workforce were commended. The allocation to the Education Ministry in 2023-24 reflects the government's dedication to nurturing a knowledge-based society.
Shivkumar found it encouraging to see the finance minister highlight the impressive 43% female enrolment in STEM courses.
“It is also noteworthy that the finance minister also announced that the government would encourage cervical cancer vaccinations for girls between the ages of nine and 14. The extension of Ayushman Bharat cover to Anganwadi and Asha workers also demonstrates a commitment to comprehensive healthcare,” she added
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 5:02 PM
Last updated: Sat 9 Dec 2023, 10:37 PM
An Indian teenager died on Friday afternoon after being hospitalised for a medical complication, sending shockwaves across the community.
The 13-year-old student was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home on Wednesday.
“He was studying at home when he suddenly collapsed,” said social worker Naseer Vatanappally, speaking to Khaleej Times.
“Upon rushing him to the hospital, doctors found that he had suffered from a brain haemorrhage. He was put on ventilator, but he didn't recover.”
The Grade 8 student was a very active young boy, according to Naseer.“The family said that he used to play football and learnt karate,” he said.“He was very social and had a lot of friends in school. His family is distraught. I pray that they have the strength to get through this difficult time.”
He is survived by his parents and a younger sister. After formalities, the boy's body will be flown to the family's hometown in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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Doha: Dr. Khalid Al Abdulqader, Community College of Qatar (CCQ) Vice-President, has announced that the College has adopted the synchronous online teaching method, along with face-to-face teaching, since the beginning of this spring semester. The new approach is part of CCQ's efforts to support the learning needs of students under home quarantine in light of the current epidemiological situation.
Synchronous teaching allows instructors to deliver lectures in person to students who attend class on campus, and at the same time, broadcast the lectures online to students who are under home quarantine, so that they can interact with the instructor and participate in the classroom discussions.
Dr. Al Abdulqader pointed out that CCQ is keen on providing students with an all-round learning experience, and that was the reason for introducing synchronous online lectures that maintain interaction between students and their instructors and help quarantined students follow their study plan. He added that the method is currently available for all courses, as CCQ organized workshops and prepared orientation materials for instructors and students to acquaint them with the new teaching method and ensure a smooth and effective educational process.
The synchronous teaching method resulted in 100% attendance in all on-campus lectures, including students attending remotely from their homes.
It is worth mentioning that the lectures are recorded and uploaded to Blackboard as a reference for students, in case they faced any difficulty in attending the lecture synchronously.
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Salvation Army helping in Wadena
The Salvation Army continues to provide food and emotional support to communities across Minnesota after numerous tornados touched down in the northern and southern portions of the state on June 17.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Sao Paulo, Apr 3 (Petra) –– Brazilian President Michel Temer said that holding the Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum in Sao Paulo is a key starting point to build a new future for economic ties between his country and the Arab world, expressing his satisfaction with endeavours to broaden trade exchange between the two sides.
In remarks after a meeting with Jordan Chamber of Commerce president, Senator Nael Al-Kabariti, on the sidelines of the economic forum yesterday, the Brazilian leader said his country was willing to see Jordan and Lebanon joining the Mercosur Group, the most prominent economic integration in South America, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela, and is one of the largest global economic blocs Temer said he will ask his ministers to start negotiations on this matter, pointing out that his country is interested in activating agreements with Tunisia and Morocco to enhance trade exchange, which reached about $20 billion last year.
He said that Brazil is a "peaceful" country and has common interests with the Arab world in many fields, including energy, defense, tourism, sports and culture, noting a visit to Jordan and other Arab countries last month by Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes, which aimed to bolster relations and explore investments that could be brought to Brazil.
The Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum was organised by the Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce in coordination with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, with a wide participation of businessmen and Brazilians. It brought together officials, representatives and executive directors of companies and institutions from across the world to discuss trade and cultural relations between the two regions.
The forum tackled a host of issues related to innovation, technology, food security, logistics, investment, renewable energy, halal products and trademarks, and other topics of common interest between Brazil and the Arab countries.
The Brazilian president noted that the Arab community in Brazil had remarkable contributions to his country's progress in many fields, pointing out that Brazil and the Arab world are linked with old and strong bonds, including trade. He said that Brazil was seeking to exit the "worst economic recession" in the last two years and had conducted reforms for this end.
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Father of Gordon burglary suspect faces burglary charge
A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the rash of burglaries in the Gordon-Wascott areas late last year.
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AUIS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center announces call for Applications for AUIS Innovation Awards
The AUIS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) announced on Monday the AUIS Innovation Awards (AIA), which will highlight innovation excellence in institutions in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and put a spotlight on innovative solutions that have had a significant impact on society.
The inaugural AUIS Innovation Awards 2022 (AIA 2022) will be presented at AUIS on January 13, 2022, recognizing excellence in innovation by individuals as well as entities.
The program invites submissions from individuals and institutions that showcase innovative achievements. Entries will be accepted for consideration on a rolling basis until 11:00 PM Iraq time on November 30, 2021 using an online application form at
AEIC Director Dr. Hemin Latif praised this new initiative, highlighting its goal to support innovation across the country, saying:
"For the first time in the region, an award will reward innovators for shaping our future and making our lives better. Innovators are often unrecognized.
"The AIA program shines a light on outstanding achievements in all sectors and creates a platform for Iraqi innovators like never before."
AUIS Innovation Awards are made possible by the generous support of donors who include the Qaiwan Group. More information about the application process can be found on the AIA website: innovationawards
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) An exclusive number plate, W22, was sold for a staggering Dh2.62 million in Dubai on Saturday.
The plate was sold as part of the RTA's 98th open auction at the Park Hyatt Hotel near Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Bidding for the plate started from a
According to the RTA, up to 80 special number plates bearing 2, 3, 4 and 5 digits of Codes I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T and W are up for grabs during the auction.
Sultan Al Marzooqi, Director of Vehicles licensing at RTA's Licensing Agency, had said, " Bidders will be treated to a complimentary draw on the plate J 468.
"Participation in the auction requires the potential bidder to have a traffic file in Dubai. A cheque amounting to Dh25,000 has to be deposited but can be redeemed in case no successful bid is made. An amount of Dh120 has to be paid as subscription fees. Potential bidders can also pay deposits by credit cards or submit the cheque number through RTA website (www.rta.ae), provided the cheque will be deposited to the counter staff on the auction day together with the subscription fees in cash.
Successful bidders have to settle dues within ten working days starting from the closure of the auction to avoid deposit forfeiture and blacklisting of defaulters. Any bidder can own an unspecified number of plates.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Traders Keep Eye on Debt Ceiling Talks
Stock futures rose slightly Friday as investors kept an eye on Washington for signs of progress on debt ceiling negotiations.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrials advanced 52 points, or 0.2%, at 32,858.
Futures for the S&P 500 added 7.75 points, or 0.2% to 4,167.50.
Futures for the NASDAQ Composite jumped 45.25 points, or 0.3%, to 14,021.75.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy left the Capitol Thursday night saying a deal had not been reached yet. However, it's been reported that the White House and McCarthy are close to reaching an agreement that would raise the U.S. debt ceiling for two years.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the U.S. could default on its debt as soon as June 1 if the debt ceiling is not raised.
The corporate earnings season is drawing to a close, but a handful of stocks were moving in response to their reports after the bell. Retailer Gap soared 12% and semiconductor stock Marvell Technology rose more than 15%, while Ulta Beauty tumbled 8%.
Investors will watch Friday for a crop of new economic data, with specific attention on personal consumer expenditures given its association with the path of inflation. Data on personal income, consumer spending and sentiment and durable goods is also due in the morning.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.4% Friday, while markets in Hong Kong were closed for holiday.
Oil prices took on 71 cents to $72.54 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices shone brighter $9.60 to $1,953.30 U.S. an ounce.
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The European Commission encourages all parties concerned to
accelerate necessary steps to launch the Interconnector
Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) as soon as possible, a European Commission
spokesperson told Trend, as it received a letter from Romania's
former energy minister.
Romania's former energy minister Razvan Nicolescu has sent a
letter to the EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, asking to
take measures to speed up the launch of the Interconnector
Greece-Bulgaria, which is aimed at transporting Azerbaijani
“We can confirm the receipt of the letter and we will reply in
due course. The IGB is a Project of Common Interest, and we
consider this interconnection as a crucial piece of infrastructure
needed to diversify energy supplies in South East Europe and
strengthen the internal energy market. Thus, we encourage all
parties concerned to accelerate necessary steps to launch the IGB
as soon as possible,” said the spokesperson.
The Commission's spokesperson went on to add that the
organization has provided political and financial support to the
project since the beginning.
“The project has received €45 million from the European Energy
Programme for Recovery and €39 million from structural funds.
Furthermore, the project has received a partial exemption from
third-party access rules. The Commission has also approved state
aid for public support and access to Bulgarian structural funds.
The Commission has held regular contacts with the project company
and regulatory authorities as well as governments of Bulgaria and
Greece throughout the process, including in the last few months. We
are now closely monitoring the final steps of project
implementation, including those related to the certification,” the
The IGB project is of key importance for increasing security of
supply and for ensuring diversification of natural gas sources for
Bulgaria and the region of Southeast Europe. At the regional level,
IGB will provide access to the gas transmission network for
Bulgarian municipalities and regions that didn't have an option for
connectivity. The interconnector with Greece is an entirely new
route for the transmission of natural gas to Europe and will give
Bulgaria and the region access to supplies from new sources. The
project will connect the country with the Southern Gas Corridor and
has excellent synergy with other major energy projects such as TAP,
TANAP, EastMed and the LNG terminal at Alexandroupolis.
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