(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Doha, Nov 24, 2022, SPA -- Green Falcons (Saudi National Team) Museum at the zone of the Interactive Saudi Arabia House has documented the historical goals of the Saudi players, through video clips that were shown to fans of FIFA World Cup - Qatar 2022.
This event comes to evoke influential sporting events that are stuck in the memory of the Saudis, including video clips of the team's goals in the World Cup and the Asian Cup finals, which are 21 goals in 13 matches, including 11 World Cup goals.
The museum introduces the names of Saudi football legends and stars who left their mark on history, by winning the Asian Cup or led the national team during its six participations in the World Cup tournaments.
The museum enables fans to take a virtual photos with the stars of the Saudi national team participating in FIFA World Cup - Qatar 2022, and displays the Green Falcons' uniforms in their participation in the World Cup and the Asian Cup finals, in addition to the footballs by which the national team was able to win the Asian Cup in 1984, 1988 and 1996.
The museum at the zone of the Interactive Saudi House receives its visitors daily from 12:00 noon until 12:00 midnight, offering them more than 21 activities in 10 pavilions, showcasing Saudi culture and arts, introducing folklore and heritage, in addition to highlighting the superiority of the Saudi sports sector and the ability of the Kingdom, with its advanced infrastructure to host regional and international events.
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(MENAFN- IANS) >By Sumi Khan
Dhaka, Dec 4 (IANS) The Foreign Secretary of India, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, will visit Dhaka on December 7-8 to discuss a host of bilateral issues, including the preparations for Indian President Ram Nath Kovind's first visit to Bangladesh from December 15-17.
Bangladesh is celebrating the golden jubilee of its Independence and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as well as 50 years of diplomatic ties between Dhaka and Delhi.
Shringla, who was earlier India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, is expected to hold a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during which he is likely to convey a 'special message' from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The visit is also aimed at strengthening the ties between the two countries. This will be Shringla's third visit to Bangladesh after he took charge as the Foreign Secretary, sources said, adding that Shringla's trip will focus on the preparation of Kovind's itinerary in Dhaka.
He will also meet Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen and his counterpart Masud Bin Momen when a host of issues, including economic cooperation, cross-border projects, health cooperation as well as regional developments, will come up for discussion.
The two countries are also going to commemorate December 6 as 'Maitri Diwas' (Friendship Day), to mark India's recognition of Bangladesh in 1971. Ten days before the liberation of Bangladesh, India had recognised Bangladesh on December 6, 1971. India was one of the first countries to establish bilateral ties with Bangladesh.
The 'Maitri Diwas' is being commemorated in 18 countries around the world apart from Dhaka and Delhi. These countries are Belgium, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Russia, Qatar, Singapore, the UK, Australia, France, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, the UAE, and the US.
In March this year, Narendra Modi had made a state visit to Bangladesh to join the celebrations of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, the birth centenary of Mujibur Rahman, and 50 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
The visit symbolised the partnership of half-a- century between Bangladesh and India that has strengthened, matured, and evolved as a model for bilateral relations for the entire region.
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – Commodity prices have risen sharply and become a barrier for importers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated in a note this Tuesday (24).
According to the organization, the war in Ukraine and related sanctions also raise concerns relative to food security. For example, the region depends heavily on wheat imports from Russia and Ukraine. According to the IMF, food prices are expected to increase by another 14% in 2022 after reaching historical peaks in 2021.
The effects of high commodity prices
Higher inflation is one of the direct impacts of rising commodity prices. Food prices accounted for about 60% of inflation growth in the MENA last year, excluding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The IMF projected inflation could remain high in the region, at 13.9%, in 2022.
The rate is due to the high dependence of many economies in the region on food imports. Food products account for over a third of the region's consumer spending. The situation is particularly alarming for countries with greater political and economic instability, as strategic reserves cover less than 2.5 months of net domestic consumption, said the IMF.
For the institution, some ways to respond to this increase in prices are increasing subsidies and price controls, lowering tariffs on food, and expanding direct income transfer programs to risk groups.
The IMF revised its growth forecast for the MENA bloc to 5% but stressed that this reflects better prospects for oil exporters, experiencing oil and gas prices rising. For oil-importing countries, projections were reduced.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- The Spokesman of Coalition Forces in Support of Legitimacy in Yemen Colonel Turki Al-Malki paid tribute to efforts exerted by former UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Chiekh Ahmad and welcomed his replacement Martin Griffiths.
In a weekly press conference Wednesday, Al-Turki wished the new UN envoy to Yemen all success, noting that the Coalition also welcomes the opening of the office of the UN special envoy in Yemen's provisional capital of Aden.
Al-Turki called on all UN and non-government organizations dealing with the Yemeni affairs to follow suit, in accordance with Paragraph II of Article 41 of the Vienna Agreement on Diplomatic Relations, which states that the parties should communicate with the government and its foreign ministry wherever it was, noting that the Yemeni foreign ministry is currently operating from Aden.
The spokesman also said the former envoy's serious endeavors to bring about peace to the embattled country were in most cases derailed to impasse by armed Houthi militias' intransigence and ignorance of the international regulations and laws, expressing deep appreciation for his efforts in this regard.
Al-Malki reiterated the Coalition's firm position towards the importance of coercing the coup militias in Sanaa to obey and get committed with the international community resolutions as well as the three references of the political solution in Yemen, citing that the final report submitted by the UN experts team affiliated to the Sanctions Committee in Yemen, which was issued on 28 February 2018 is welcomed in general by the Coalition.
In this regard, Al-Malki expressed welcome of the Coalition of the concrete evidences that confirm the involvement of the Iranian regime in supporting terrorist organizations, citing ballistic missiles, drone planes, speed boats, and mines, all contributing to further aggravating the crisis in Yemen, triggering and spreading chaos in the region.
He drew the attention that the Coalition has strongly demanded inserting names of some figures who were detected by the report to the list of those to be sanctioned as outlawed. (end) mdm.mb
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Gujarat reported its highest single-day spike of 712 coronavirus cases today which took the number of cases in the state to 35,398, the health department said.
Death count due to the virus rose to 1,927 with 21 new fatalities, it added.
For the first time, one-day rise in number of patients crossed 700 in the state.
A total of 473 patients were discharged from hospitals, taking the total number of recovered cases to 25,414.
There are now 8,057 active cases in the state with 68 patients on ventilator, the department said.


(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) member of the outlawed Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Mehaged Zaki was "kidnapped" last Monday and found dead Wednesday, the Muslim Brotherhood claimed.
Zaki's family confirmed that police forces arrested him from his private residence in Beni Suef on Monday. They added that, on Wednesday, they received a phone call informing them of their relative's death.
The interior ministry announced Thursday that Zaki was killed action in the Beni Suef governorate, after exchanging fire with security forces. The ministry claimed in a statement that intelligence was gathered on Zaki's whereabouts, and police forces surrounded his house and exchanged fire with him, and he was killed.
The ministry said that the deceased was wanted in two cases, both related to sabotage and violence. According to the statement, Zaki was involved in giving out orders to fellow Brotherhood members to target police officers in the Homeland Security apparatus.
According to investigations, Zaki, who worked as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company, was found to have a machine gun and some bullets.
The FJP reported that the prosecution ordered the burial of the body, but Zaki's family refused to sign the burial permit.
A spokesperson for the Muslim Brotherhood told Daily News Egypt that the whole incident is considered an "act of extra-juridical killing", adding that "nowadays police forces are taking matters into their own hands, without considering the law or human rights".
Various similar instances have occurred recently, with "clashes" between security forces and individual Islamist members suspected of terrorism charges often leading to the suspects' death.
One of the most recent cases included two men, named as Mohamed Khames and Salem Sayed, who were killed two weeks ago in Fayoum, as police stormed their home, while eyewitnesses claim they were unarmed.
They were accused of killing a policeman and damaging a car belonging to a police officer, leading to the death of his daughter. Khames and Sayed's bodies were transferred to Tamia Hospital's morgue, and the case is currently being investigated by the prosecution.
The Students Against the Coup movement and the Brotherhood accused security forces of killing the two men after arresting them.
Similar accusations were directed at the police for killing unarmed suspects at the beginning of August, when police forces stormed into a farm and killed five Muslim Brotherhood members.
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ABU DHABI, 2nd February, 2018 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, inaugurated the "From Barcelona to Abu Dhabi" exhibition, which is being held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi.
The opening of the exhibition, which will run until 17 February, saw the participation of 72 artists, including 20 Emiratis, in the presence of a number of Arab and foreign ambassadors accredited to the country.
During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Sheikh Nahyan was accompanied by Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, ADMAF.
Sheikh Nahyan and Kanoo then toured the exhibition, which contains works of art from the "The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art".
The exhibition offers a journey to reflect on the role played by art in the contemporary landscape, featuring a collection of works from the Barcelona Museum and works by Emirati artists.
Since its foundation in 1995, the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art has been a world-renowned cultural landmark with a collection of some 6,000 works of art, one of the finest contemporary art collections.
The museum has held dozens of exhibitions in the world's most famous museums. Its activities also include intensive public and educational programmes, with its publications department producing promotional pamphlets and critical essays, along with its innovative presence on digital media platforms.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Fri 9 Jun 2023, 5:27 PM
More than 100 women took part in a 4km relay walkathon to promote yoga, fitness, encourage healthy living and raise awareness about the importance of regular physical activity in Abu Dhabi.
The walkathon challenge was organised by Science India Forum and Musaffah Art Society along with its Bani Yas chapter. It comes as part of a series of events planned to be held in the run up of International Yoga Day set to be observed on June 21.
For the walkathon challenge, the participants were split into six teams and saw exciting contests as the relay progressed, the organisers said.
Next up, a weight loss challenge and a painting competition for children will be held at Ahalia Hospital, followed by a large-scale event at Bright Riders School on June 17, ahead of International Yoga Day. - Supplied photo
Radhika Movvar, clinical dietitian at Ahalia Hospital in Musaffah, who flagged off the walkathon, noted that such events were effective means to create awareness among community members about health issues.
“I am very happy to be a part of it. Healthy and balanced diet along with physical activity helps in overall physical and mental wellbeing. Incorporating 30 minutes of walking in daily routine gives a lot of health benefits by improving heart's health, weight loss, good sleep and many more. Let this International Yoga Day bring a lot of health benefits for everyone's lives,” Movvar said.
Both Science India Forum and Musaffah Art Society have been conducting regular community events, including those involving students among other social works.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- A recent report by OpenSignal ranks Oman among top 30 countries worldwide in 4G capabilities and first in the Arab world.
Oman outranked several advanced countries such as the US, France, the UK, Germany and Sweden in addition to all GCC and Arab countries, stated a press release.
The report from OpenSignal gathered data from more than 50bn measurements collected from over 3.8mn device users worldwide. The data was used to compare 77 countries in terms of their 4G capabilities. Oman's speed is 24.68Mbps compared to the average download speed worldwide of 16.6Mbps.
According to Said al Ajmi, vice president, operations unit at Omantel, 'We are thrilled that our country has not just ranked the best in the region but has also performed well on a global scale. At Omantel, our goal remains to drive the digital transformation of the sultanate by enhancing Internet speeds and providing superior connectivity to the people. The improvement in ranking from last year is testament to our committed and continued efforts towards this goal.'
Omantel became the first provider in the sultanate to introduce 4G LTE in 2012. In under four years, the number of network stations grew significantly, reaching 92.3 per cent of the populated areas supported by major investments in network expansion.
The report also notes that when it comes to the development of LTE technology, reachability is witnessing rapid growth but the average Internet speed is slowing down and is even slightly dropping in some advanced nations. This displays the current shift in focus from providing powerful LTE speeds to providing LTE services to as many people as possible. Also, while speeds may have declined, the experience has not suffered.
With increased 4G availability worldwide, consumers spend more time on faster LTE networks than on slower 3G networks. Investing in the future of the nation, Omantel connects even the most remote communities of the sultanate to each other and the rest of the world. OpenSignal offers insight into the coverage and performance of mobile operators worldwide.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Professor of English, UNSW Profile Articles Activity
Nicole Moore is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow in literary studies and Associate Dean for Special Collections at UNSW Canberra.
Her main research interest is Australian literature, combined with interdisciplinary and comparative research in cultural history, gender and sexuality studies, and book history, with a special interest in censorship. She is the author of The Censor's Library: Uncovering the Lost History of Australia's Banned Books, which won the Walter McCrae Russell award from the Association for the Study of Australian Literature in 2013, and was shortlisted for a Queensland Literary Award, the Penny Pether prize from the Australian Law, Literature and the Humanities Association, and the Prime Minister's Literary Award in Australian History. Her research pursues issues at stake in the political cultures of writing and reading, and the complex relations of literature and history within and across national boundaries. Through 2014-2018 a Future Fellowship enables her to embark on a biography of the prominent Australian writer Dorothy Hewett.
- present Professor of English, UNSW
- 1997 University of Queensland, English
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(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) Abu Dhabi: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an took part in its first ever GITEX, under the official platform of the Abu Dhabi government via the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority.
During the week-long event, the Authority showcased to thousands of visitors how it is driving social impact through innovative digital solutions, highlighting the role of the Ma’an Social Incubator programme that has provided a unique opportunity for people to become social entrepreneurs, and transform their business ideas into innovative products or services.
Ma'an explained to visitors the importance of technology when it comes to supporting not-for-profits and social enterprises that contribute to the development of strong, active and connected communities.
As well as raising awareness and hosting workshops that focused on the methodology of finding innovative solutions to social issues through the Ma'an Social Incubator programme, it also creates job and volunteering opportunities, which aim to drive social inclusion while contributing to the expansion of Abu Dhabi's social services ecosystem.
The nine start-up social enterprises, known as Ma'an's 'Impact Makers', that were created through the Ma'an Social Incubator programme were present at GITEX. Starting as fledgling operations, and experience how smart solutions are not just limited to enhancing personal entertainment or improving convenience, engine to solve a range of challenges, including environmental protection, family cohesion, mental health and supporting people of determination.
Ma'an Social Incubator programme is one of Ma'an's key pillars, placing digital-first solutions at the heart of Ma'an commitment to contribute to an inclusive and connected society.
Since launching, more than 15,000 people have been positively impacted through the programme and Ma'an will continue to invest in creating strong social impact, delivering measurable results that will help create a better future.
About Ma'an :
Ma'an was established in February 2019 under the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi with the aim of bringing together the government, the private sector and civil society to support a culture of social contribution and participation. The authority will deliver solutions for social challenges with five main pillars of work – a Social Investment Fund, a Social Incubator Programme, Community Engagement Programmes and the introduction of a new type of public contracting, Social Impact Bonds, as well as Outreach Management.
Ma'an will support the third sector to flourish in Abu Dhabi, enabling responsible not for profit associations or foundations and social enterprises to contribute to the development of strong, active and connected communities.
Ma'an Authority for Social Contribution is an initiative under the Ghadan 21 accelerator programme, supporting Abu Dhabi to become one of the best places in the world to do business, invest, live, work and visit.
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(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) 27th September 2023: Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) is pleased to announce its decision to re-register for the Television Audience Measurement System with the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC). This move comes after constructive discussions with BARC, resulting in an agreement to share raw data on a timely basis. It reflects ZMCL\'s steadfast commitment to
transparency and a mutually beneficial partnership.
ZMCL\'s renewed alliance with BARC reaffirms the media industry\'s collective commitment to transparent and credible audience measurement. It has consistently advocated for corrective actions and is firmly rooted in its commitment to upholding data accuracy and transparency standards in the media industry.
Emphasizing the significance of this collaboration, Abhay Ojha, CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, \"We, at ZMCL, have always valued the integrity and transparency of data. Our decision to rejoin forces with BARC reflects our firm belief in BARC\'s commitment towards robust data mechanisms and our anticipation of a productive partnership ahead. We remain committed to
delivering trustworthy news and content to our viewers and advertisers.\"
Zee Media Corporation Limited perceives this as a pivotal stride toward achieving greater transparency and data-driven decision-making within the media sector. This development also aligns with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting\'s recent approval of BARC\'s proposal to share respondent-level data (RLD) on a four-week rolling basis with broadcasters.
Zee Media Corporation Ltd, one of India\'s leading media companies, has a strong presence in the news and regional genres, with 16 news channels in seven different languages, reaching more than 528+ million viewers through its linear and digital properties.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. Azerbaijan
produced 659,000 barrels of oil per day, including condensate in
July 2022, of which 549,900 barrels accounted for crude oil and
109,100 barrels were condensate, Trend reports citing the country's
In accordance with the decision taken at the 29th meeting of the
ministers of the OPEC + countries, Azerbaijan committed itself to
cut oil production by 12,000 barrels in June. The country's oil
production quota in July was 706,000 barrels or 10,000 barrels more
As such, Azerbaijan fulfilled its obligations under the OPEC +
agreement by almost 128 percent.
Azerbaijan has been reducing oil output every month as part of
the OPEC+ deal. The country overfulfills production quotes each
month under this agreement. Azerbaijan's daily oil production for
September is set at 718 000 barrels, as the 31st OPEC and non-OPEC
Ministerial Meeting decided to adjust upward the production level
for OPEC+ by 0.1 mb/d for the month of September 2022.
This adjustment does not affect the baselines decided on the
Meeting on 18 July 2021. The meeting participants reaffirmed the
decision of the 10th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting on 12
April 2020 and further endorsed in subsequent meetings including
the 19th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting on the 18 July
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Professor of Sociology & Public Policy,
My research and teaching primarily focus on social inequality, including inequalities by gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, citizenship, parenthood status, and educational level. I try to understand the role that policies play in both mediating and entrenching inequality, and my aim is to create more equitable societies. In all of my work, I consider how policies may work to both reinforce and lessen inequalities. My work falls into the subfields of political sociology, economic sociology, public policy, work & labor, family, race/gender/class, comparative historical sociology, and welfare states. My work has appeared in the American Sociological Review, American Journal of Sociology, Gender & Society, Social Forces, Social Problems, and numerous other professional journals and edited volumes. I edited the journal Gender & Society, a top-ranked journal in both Gender Studies and Sociology, from 2011-2015.
- –present Professor of Sociology & Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- 1994 Emory University , Sociology
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(MENAFN- IANS) Uttara Kannada, Feb 22 (IANS) A 65-year-old woman died of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), known as monkey fever, on Thursday in Karnataka's Uttar Kannada district.
This is the first monkey fever death in the district and health authorities are concerned about the development as the effective vaccination is not available yet.
The condition of woman, hailing from Jiddi village near Siddapur town, turned critical on Wednesday.
State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao had recently held a high-level meeting with legislators and officers of three districts of the state where the outbreak of the disease has created a concerning situation.
The state, which has 103 active monkey fever cases, had recorded two deaths so far, one each in Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts.
The state government has held talks with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for effective vaccination and authorities are hopeful of getting the vaccination sooner.
The awareness programme is also undertaken in the regions where the disease is detected.
Monkey fever is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease which can be fatal to humans and other primates.
The symptoms of KFD begin suddenly with chills, fever, and headache. Severe muscle pain with vomiting, gastrointestinal symptoms and bleeding problems may occur three-four days after initial symptom onset.
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Local bank to give away "mini" makeover
United Community Banks of Perham and Frazee are excited to announce the launch of their "Mini" Home Makeover contest.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a remarkable performance, celebrated Indian fencer Bhavani Devi has surged into the pre-quarterfinals of the women's sabre individual event at the Asian Games. The 30-year-old, who made history as the first Indian fencer to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, exhibited her prowess by securing the top position in her pool.
Bhavani Devi's journey to her maiden Asian Games fencing medal began with a convincing 5-2 victory over Singapore's Juliet Jie Min Heng, followed by a dominant 5-1 triumph against Saudi Arabia's Alhsna Alhammad. She continued her winning streak by defeating Karina Dospay 5-3, and in her final two pool matches, she outclassed Uzbekistan's Zaynab Dayibekova and Bangladesh's Roksana Khatun, both with 5-1 victories. Bhavani Devi, eager to make history once more, will now face Thailand's Tonkhaw Phokaew in the round of 16.
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Asia Lower as Economists Cut China Forecasts
Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mostly lower on Tuesday, as various firms downgraded China's Gross Domestic Product forecasts.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 lost 56.1 points, or 0.2%, to 30,183.46,
The Japanese yen traded at 111.28 per U.S. dollar following a weakening from below 110.6 against the greenback yesterday.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index leaped 291.61 points, or 1.2%, to 24,500.39.
Korean markets staggered SK Innovation shares jumped 3.8% after the firm announced a plan with Ford Motor to invest more than $11 billion in new U.S. facilities to produce electric vehicles and batteries.
Australia's retail sales fell 1.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August, data from the country's Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday. That was higher than market forecasts for a 2.5% decline, according to Reuters.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7263, off an earlier high of $0.7311.
In China, the CSI 300 moved forward 6.46 points or 0.1%, to 4,883.83
Goldman Sachs on Tuesday slashed its China GDP growth expectations to 7.8%, down from the 8.2% previously forecast.
Nomura also expected China's GDP to grow by 7.7% this year, down from a previous forecast of 8.2%.
In other markets
In Korea, the Kospi dropped 35.72 points, or 1.1%, to 3,097.92.
In Taiwan, the Taiex slumped 132.33 points, or 0.8%, to 17,181.44.
In Singapore, the Straits Times slouched 22.61 points, or 0.7%, to 3,077.69
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 shed 53.32 points, or 0.4%, to 13,174.38
In Australia, the ASX 200 backed off 108.62 points, or 1.5%, at 7,276.55
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "New Delhi: Indian defence companies including Kalyani Strategic Systems, Larsen and Toubro Ltd, and Hindustan Aeronautics are looking to sell their military platforms to the Philippines, two people aware of the matter said Philippines, which is restructuring its military to face an aggressive China, recently purchased the BrahMos cruise missile from India. In 2022, the two countries had signed an agreement for India to provide three BrahMos batteries to the Philippines for an estimated $375 million Indian defence companies have offered systems ranging from protective gear to fighter jets, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity.“Nigeria, Philippines and Egypt are keen to procure Tejas Light Combat aircraft,” HAL chairman CB Ananthakrishnan was quoted as saying on the sidelines of an event. The Tejas is an indigenously designed, multi-role, fighter aircraft which has also been inducted into the Indian Air Force in rising numbers had earlier reported that officials from the Philippines have visited a number of Indian defence firms to examine their offerings. While conversations are currently in early stages, officials indicated that deals may be signed in the second half of 2024 mailed to Kalyani Strategic Systems and Larsen and Toubro remained unanswered.A meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries earlier this year laid special emphasis on defence cooperation. A joint statement released at the end of the meeting outlined interactions among defence agencies, opening of a resident defence attaché office in Manila, a concessional line of credit for Philippines' defence requirements, acquisition of naval assets, and expansion of training and joint exercises equipment, India has offered assistance in hydrography and maritime affairs.“Acknowledging the growing importance of the maritime sector for both countries, both ministers welcomed the bilateral Maritime Dialogue and the increased cooperation on hydrography,” reads the same joint statement aims to triple its annual defence exports to $5 billion by 2024-2025.
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Amman, June 27 (Petra)-- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, turns 23 tomorrow Wednesday, June 28th.
Prince Hussein is the eldest son of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and Queen Rania Al Abdullah. He was born in Amman on 28 June 1994, and was named Crown Prince, by Royal Decree, in July 2009.
He finished studying at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 2016, majoring in international history. Earlier, the Crown Prince graduated high school in 2012, from King's Academy - a boarding school in Jordan modeled after Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts.
Like his father, His Majesty King Abdullah II, and his grandfather and namesake, His Majesty the late King Hussein, Crown Prince Al Hussein is a peacemaker in the making.
The Crown Prince holds the rank of second lieutenant in the Jordanian Armed Force and has participated in several military training courses.
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DUBAI, 17th September, 2023 (WAM) -- Ducab Group, one of the biggest end-to-end energy solutions providers and manufacturing firms in the United Arab Emirates, has cemented its position as an effective partner in supporting Emirati professionals, reporting remarkable progress in its Emiratisation strategy, with UAE Nationals now making up 72 percent of the company's upper management, 26 percent of middle management, and 40 percent of office staff, as well as 62 percent of all engineers and 75 percent of factory managers.
Ducab's progressive Emiratisation strategy now extends beyond local borders. The company is diversifying its recruitment sources to include universities abroad, as well as private and government universities.
“The Ducab Group asserts its commitment to supporting the UAE's Emiratisation plans, in line with the directives of the UAE's wise leadership and the National Employment Strategy 2031,” emphasised Mona Fekri, Chief Human Capital Officer at Ducab Group.
“Emirati employees at Ducab bring a high degree of excellence and efficiency,” Fekri added.“They contribute to the Group's success, this motivates us to focus further on our Emiratisation efforts; we will keep working to attract exceptional talents and skilled professionals who will play a notable role in moving the Group forward, enhancing its leading position regionally and globally.”
In an effort to meet its ambitious Emiratisation targets, Ducab has impactful training courses and grants as part of its comprehensive National Development Programme, namely, 'Bidayiti', which provides training opportunities to Emirati fresh graduates every year; the Scholarship Programme, welcomes students annually to train in the core areas of Ducab's operations; the Graduate Trainee Programme, designed to equip graduates with essential skills, expand their knowledge, and foster innovation; and the National Service Programme, which allows young Emiratis to gain experience while waiting to be called on for their national service. The Group also implements a succession plan, allowing graduate trainees to rise through the ranks and take on plant manager positions.
The Ducab Group's Emiratisation achievements underscore its dedication to play its part in enhancing the UAE's human capital landscape, aligning with the country's strategic vision for sustainable growth and innovation. The company's dedication to nurturing local talents and fostering a dynamic work environment reflects its contributions to the UAE's future ambitions.
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Russian official: Ukraine's World Cup candidacy is entirely political
(MENAFN) Aleksandr Dyukov, a Russian football official, believes Ukraine has every right to apply for the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, but regards the move as solely "political."
On Wednesday, it was formally declared that Ukraine will be included in the Spanish-Portuguese campaign to earn the World Cup hosting rights in eight years.
The details of the joint proposal have yet to be confirmed, but according to rumors, Ukraine hopes to host one group of the 48-team event.
Russian Football Union (RFU) head Dyukov responded to the news by saying that Ukrainian involvement in the Spanish-Portuguese bid made little business sense.
“It is their right [to bid]. The application needs to be studied. I do not see any commercial or marketing logic in such an application,” according to the Russian football official on Wednesday, as stated by RIA Novosti.
“The incorporation of Ukraine did not make the initial bid stronger. I see nothing here except politics,” noting Dyukov, who serves as a UEFA Executive Committee member.
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(MENAFN) Guess, the American fashion brand, has made a noteworthy move in the Russian market by reacquiring its stake from its Russian partner, Vyacheslav Shikulov. This deal, described as unusual in the fashion industry within a sanctioned country, has garnered attention. According to reports from Kommersant, Guess purchased the 30 percent share from Shikulov for euro8 million (USD8.5 million), effectively consolidating its Russian business by owning 100 percent of the operations. The transaction received approval from the United States Treasury Department, highlighting the regulatory aspect of the deal.
The origins of this agreement can be traced back to the end of 2015 when Guess and Shikulov signed a 'put option' agreement. This agreement granted Shikulov the right to sell his 30% stake in the local business, while simultaneously obliging Guess to repurchase his share by December 31, 2025. In November 2022, Shikulov exercised his option, prompting Guess to seek permission from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury to conduct the buyback.
Industry experts have noted that this move by the American clothing giant deviates from the prevailing trend in the current market environment. Typically, Western companies exiting Russia tend to sell their assets to local investors. The decision by Guess to repurchase its stake could indicate concerns on the retailer's part regarding the continuation of its operations in Russia. The complex geopolitical landscape and ongoing sanctions may have played a role in the company's strategic considerations.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Members of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine eliminated a Russian assault unit in the battle for the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
'A dozen soldiers of the aggressor state tried to check the strength of the defensive positions of one of our border units. The border guards detected the approach of the invaders in advance and were ready to meet them. The fire from our mortars stunned the invaders and they lay down to save themselves. Border guards, under the cover of shelling, suddenly came up to the enemy and eliminated most of the attackers,' the State Border Guard Service reports .
The rest of the enemy soldiers fled, having received injuries of varying degrees of severity. It was established that the attempted assault cost the Russian invaders a rifle division: six of their soldiers were killed and four were wounded. Read also: ukrainian forces destroy russian su-25, orlan uav in east
As of January 25, the Russian Federation has already lost about 123,080 soldiers in the full-scale war waged against Ukraine.
Photo: State Border Guard Service
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Peru stocks lower at close of trade S&P Lima General down 0.28%
(MENAFN- FxPro) Peru stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the S&P Lima Juniors, Banking&Financials and Mining sectors led shares lower.
At the close in Lima, the S&P Lima General lost 0.28%.
The best performers of the session on the S&P Lima General were Alicorp (LM:ALI), which rose 4.62% or 0.210 points to trade at 4.760 at the close. Meanwhile, Minsur (LM:MINi) added 2.35% or 0.020 points to end at 0.870 and Trevali Mining (LM:TV) was up 1.20% or 0.005 points to 0.420 in late trade.
The worst performers of the session were Minera Irl (LM:IRL), which fell 31.75% or 0.02 points to trade at 0.05 at the close. Panoro (LM:PML) unchanged 0% or 0 points to end at 0.080 and Grana Y Monter (LM:GRA) was down 3.70% or 0.100 points to 2.700.
Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Lima Stock Exchange by 15 to 8 and 6 ended unchanged.
Crude oil for October delivery was down 3.50% or 1.61 to $44.33 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in October fell 3.66% or 1.81 to hit $47.71 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 1.28% or 14.40 to trade at $1106.60 a troy ounce.
USD/PEN was down 0.16% to 3.2188, while EUR/PEN rose 0.23% to 3.5950.
The US Dollar Index was up 0.12% at 95.95.
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Douglas County dips a toe into social media
Officials in Douglas County are in the process of developing social media as another platform for departments to communicate with residents.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 17 (Petra) -- The government on Sunday signed an additional grant agreement from the EU worth 20 million euros, a Planning and International Cooperation Ministry's statement said.
The agreement aims to support the Education Ministry's programme to deal with repercussions of the Syrian refugee crisis through financial support to the general budget, as the government provides education to both Jordanian and Syrian refugees at the public schools.
Planning and International Minister Imad Fkhoury and EU Ambassador Andrea Fontana in Amman signed the agreement, in the presence of Education Ministry Secretary General Mohammad Okour.
The agreement had been already approved in April 2016, by EU Regional Trust Fund "Madad" which is a more flexible and speedy tools to response to shifting needs with the overall objective of supporting the resilience of refugees as well as that of the host communities, said the statement.
During the signing ceremony, Fakhoury said that the agreement is a step towards more cooperation between Jordan and the EU, stressing that it reflects the EU's fulfilment of its commitment during the conferences of London and Brussels on Syria and the neighbouring countries, which contributes to supporting Jordan shouldering the burdens of hosting the refugees.
The minister said that the grant will be disbursed on three instalment over the next two scholastic years.
The grant will help the Government/Ministry of Education to provide quality education in primary and secondary schools for Syrians in camp schools, who estimated to be 36, 000 students, support student in camps by providing them with school books and pay for their tuition fees, pay for 2,680 teachers and 400 administrators salaries to provide quality education, and provide services such as libraries, computers and science education in the camp schools.
Fakhoury voiced appreciation for the EU continuous support to Jordan as a strategic partner in the Kingdom's reform and development process, especially during this difficult period.
The total EU support for education since 2012 until 2018 reached 237, 5 million euros through various support methods such as supporting the general budget and supporting global organisations' projects, said the statement.
The fund's council has approved projects for Jordan worth 211 million euros to support education, child protection, training, higher educating, healthcare, income-generating projects for locals, and improving the infrastructure.
The fund has also approved an additional a 20-million euros grant as a contribution to West Irbid waste water project, which cost 53.2 million euros, and another grant worth 33 million euros to build ten schools. For his part, Fontana said that: "through this project the EU signals its continuous support to the education system in Jordan, which will benefit both Jordanians and Syrians".
The EU has a longstanding history in supporting Jordan with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, namely ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all children. The EU also supports Jordan this year with EUR 33 million for the construction of 10 new schools under the Madad Fund, according to the statement.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- France voiced an "utmost concern" Friday over the potential of Syria to have maintained production capacities of chemical weapons.
These weapons include sarin and chlorine gas that were previously used in the Syrian civil war, French foreign ministry said in a briefing.
France had "taken note" of American statements on the Damascus regime's production capacity for the two deadly gas agents, it added.
The ministry also affirmed that "successive reports" by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) indicated that it could not confirm whether Syria has complied with an agreement on the destruction of its stockpiles of such weapons or has made a complete declaration of its WMD stocks in line with the Chemical Weapons Convention it signed in 2013.
"UN Security Council resolution 2118 stipulates that Syria shall fully cooperate with the OPCW," Paris stressed.
"This is of the utmost concern to us. France does not accept that the Chemical Weapons Convention can be challenged," it added.
The foreign ministry also said that it was carefully examining all information on Syria's WMD issue and was working with other partners and monitoring any reports of new chemical weapons use.
A number of international bodies, including the Fact Finding Mission of the OPCW, are assessing the chemical weapons question in light of developments.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned several months ago that use of chemical weapons in Syria would lead to a "riposte" from France and he intimated the French military could take unilateral action against violators of agreements on WMD.
France also spearheaded on January 23 a 24-nation international partnership to galvanize momentum to punish chemical weapons use and to signal their refusal to accept impunity for those responsible. (end) jk.ma
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine law enforcers are suspecting 193 individuals of“collaboration” with the Russian invasion forces.
That's according to First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Eugene Yenin , who delivered the report via Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
'Currently, based on the facts of the cooperation of the Ukrainian population or citizens with the enemy in the latter's interests, more than 1,100 criminal proceedings have been initiated. A total of 193 persons have been charged. Everyone who must be prosecuted will be held accountable, so it's either God's judgment or Ukrainian judgment that they face,' the official said. Read also:
Russian propaganda media host offering to set up Gulag for Ukrainians in occupied territories
The official emphasized that enemy accomplices have only two options: to be charged, with all legal repercussions entailed, or to“disappear from this world” altogether.
Yenin recalled that the 'deputy Gauleiter' of Nova Kakhovka died after being shot. In early July, a traitor policeman was shot dead in the temporarily captured Nova Kakhovka. Before that, a car carrying two collaborators was blown up in Kherson. A Kherson collaborator Saldo remains is in a grave condition after being poisoned.
'A couple of days ago, in Volyn region, police officers detained a resident of Luhansk region. After arriving in the Ukraine-controlled territory, for a reward he received from the Russian forces, he has been looking to hire hitmen to assassinate Ukrainian military servicemen,' added the First Deputy Minister.
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Rotary learns about branding, inducts 2
Searle Swedlund, executive director for the Buffalo City Tourism Foundation, discussed the new branding logo, and how it fit with local goals and needs as well as the North Dakota Tourism programs at the recent Rotary meeting.
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Outdoor photos from readers
Many readers from around the area sent in their photos from time spent outdoors throughout this fall's hunting seasons.
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(MENAFN) British consumer price inflation increased to 10.1% in July, its highest level since February 1982, up from a yearly rate of 9.4% in June, according to official data released on Wednesday. This increased pressure on consumers.
The increase exceeded everyone's predictions in a Reuters poll for inflation to increase to 9.8% in July, and it will not allay the Bank of England's concerns that pricing pressures may become entrenched.
The BoE increased its benchmark interest rate earlier this month by 0.5% to 1.75% while stating that a recession was inevitable, marking the first half-point increase since 1995.
When home energy prices are next scheduled to rise, in October, it was predicted that inflation will reach a peak of 13.3%.
"Every upward inflation surprise tightens the bind the BoE finds itself in, with mounting inflation pressure combined with growing recessionary headwinds," stated Luke Bartholomew, senior economist at asset management at asset manager abrdn.
He anticipates the BoE to increase interest rates by another half point to 2.25% at its next meeting in September, as predicted by the majority of economists in a Reuters survey conducted earlier this week.
The yield on two-year British government bonds, which is influenced by expectations for interest rates, soared to its highest level since June 21, when it reached a 13-year high.
According to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday, prices increased 0.6% on a non-seasonally adjusted basis in July compared to June. Retail price inflation reached 12.3% annually, which is the highest level since March 1981.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).Factors that did increase such chances included being in the hospital for Covid in the past and certain behaviours like binge drinking and intense physical activity shortly before death, the study said study, titled \"Factors associated with sudden deaths among adults aged 18-45 years in India -- a multicentric matched case-control study\", is under peer review and yet to be published. It was completed earlier this month, official sources said on Monday the ICMR study, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at Gujarat's Bhavnagar on Sunday that those who had earlier suffered a severe bout of Covid must not overexert themselves for a year or two to avoid heart attacks and cardiac arrests reports of sudden deaths among healthy young adults in India led the researchers to conduct the investigation. The deaths raised concerns that they might be related to COVID-19 or the vaccination against the disease, the sources said study was conducted to investigate the factors contributing to sudden unexplained deaths among healthy young adults in India study included cases of apparently healthy individuals aged 18-45 years with no underlying health issues who died suddenly from unexplained causes between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023 each case, four matched controls were selected based on age, gender and locality, the sources said enrolled 729 cases and 2,916 controls and collected information from both the cases and controls about aspects, such as their medical history, behaviours like smoking, alcohol use and intense physical activity, whether they were hospitalised due to Covid and whether they were administered any vaccine dose.\"COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India. In fact, COVID-19 vaccination reduced the risk of sudden deaths among adults.\"Factors that did increase the chances of sudden deaths included being in the hospital for COVID-19 in the past and certain behaviours like binge drinking and intense physical activity shortly before death. In summary, this research provides important insights into the factors contributing to sudden deaths among young adults in India,\" the study said: This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH - Saudi Arabia and the US announced that the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed on a 24-hour ceasefire as of Saturday morning.
GENEVA - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern about the "continuing devastating impact of the fighting in Sudan on civilians." 3099563BEIRUT - Lebanese Army troops were deployed in the border region OF Kfar Shuba in the face of Israeli troops.
MOSCOW - The Russian Federation has informed the state parties to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) of its decision to quit the treaty.
BRUSSELS - The European Union poured cold water on some media speculations hinting the revival of talks on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
WASHINGTON - The US issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector, and public to the threat posed by Iran's procurement, development and proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
BRUSSELS - European Union Interior and Justice Ministers concluded their 2-day formal meeting in Luxembourg after reaching a deal on key asylum and migration reforms. (end) ibi
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Jam session: Dickinson roller derby hosts Coal Miners' Daughters for second home bout of season
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BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- The Louisiana Department of Health reports 31,161 new COVID-19 cases for the state on Monday.
Louisiana COVID-19 Breakdown:
- 31,161 new COVID-19 cases bringing the overall total for the state to 859,856
- 15 new COVID-19 related deaths bringing the overall total for the state to 15,001
- 1,106 COVID-19 patients are currently in the hospital
- 50 COVID-19 patients are on ventilators.
The Louisiana Department of Health reminds all


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Much to the delight of the moviegoers, Reel Cinemas has launched a movie pass membership in Dubai.
For only Dh79 a month or Dh199 for three-months, members have access to unlimited screenings at Reel Cinemas in The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall every day of the week in Standard Cinemas.
Reel Cinemas - The Dubai Mall now has 14 transformed screens open, with more to come, with a highlight feature of the renovation being the introduction of Dolby Atmos surround sound, which fills the cinema with rich, breath-taking audio from every direction; and Barco Flagship Laser Projectors, across every screen in the Reel Cinemas circuit - specifically designed to fit each theatre, ensuring an unparalleled cinematic experience no matter where you sit.
Every aspect, from purchasing tickets to ordering and collecting delicious food and beverages will be part of a digital journey in addition to making the pre-cinema experience faster.
There are limited memberships available, and early members also get discounted rates, again only for a limited period. So be the first to purchase a membership online atwww.reelcinemas.ae. Members will also enjoy 10 per cent discount on food and beverages. The memberships are active untilDecember 31, 2018, with payment of monthly renewal fees.
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JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2021 year-end results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
A webcast of the presentation will be available on CMS Energy's website, cmsenergy.com . An audio replay will be available approximately three hours after the webcast and will be archived for 30 days on CMS Energy's website in the 'Investor Relations' section.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS ) is a Michigan-based energy company featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) ASHLAND, Ky., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TX Holdings, Inc. (OTC Markets PINK: TXHG), a supplier of mining and rail products to the U.S. coal mining industry.
Mr. Shrewsbury, the company's CEO and Chairman, stated that:
“The Company has received several enquiries regarding the trading of the Company's stocks. We want to reassure our stockholders that although a couple of stockbrokers, for unknown reasons to us, have stopped trading our stocks, we will do our utmost to have this issue resolved before the current year annual report is released. We want everyone who wants to buy or sell our stock to have the opportunity to do so with ALL brokers.”
TX Holding has endeavor to become compliant with OTC Markets' requirements and, has successfully met their requirements, having published the September 30, 2020 financials and updating the Company's data sheet (The information can be seen by going to OTC Markets' web page).
The Company is presently preparing our financial statements for the current fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 and, we anticipate issuing the report in the coming weeks.
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The annual general meeting of Hexagon Purus ASA was held today, 25 May 2023 in Oslo, Norway. All proposals on the agenda were adopted as proposed.
Complete minutes of the annual general meeting are attached to this release and are also available on
For more information:
Mathias Meidell, IR Director, Hexagon Purus ASA
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Hexagon Purus, a Hexagon Composites company, enables zero emission mobility for a cleaner energy future. The company is a world leading provider of hydrogen Type 4 high-pressure cylinders and systems, battery systems and vehicle integration solutions for fuel cell electric and battery electric vehicles. Hexagon Purus' products are used in a variety of applications including light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, ground storage, distribution, refueling, maritime, rail and aerospace.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The second day of the World Arabian Horse Championship 2023, held against the backdrop of the historic Old Doha Port, unfolded with a mesmerizing display of grace and prowess from elite yearling colts.
Taking centre-stage, Sari Ajmal not only claimed the top spot in the Yearling Colts Section (Class 4A) but did so with a commanding presence and flawless form, earning an impressive score of 92.36 points, while LR Anselmo emerged as the triumphant front-runner in Class 4B with 92.21 points.
In the Junior Colts Section which unveiled exceptional talents in Classes 5A and 5B, intensified the electrifying atmosphere at the arena. In Class 5A, Asayel Awtad emerged as the undisputed leader, claiming the top position with a stellar score of 92.00 points.
Meanwhile, in Class 5B, the competition soared to greater heights. D Shahhar seized the limelight, achieving a remarkable score of 93.14 points and securing the top position.
The Senior Stallions Section, EKS Farajj seized the crown in Class 6A. Farajj's majestic performance earned him the top spot with an outstanding score of 93.14 points.
In Class 6B, Excalibur EA dominated the field, achieving a commanding score of 93.29 points as the sun gracefully set over the Old Doha Port.
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(MENAFN) Ilya Yashin, a renowned Russian opposition leader, was sentenced to 15 days in jail for defying a police officer by a Moscow court.
Yashin, a representative critic of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tweeted, “The Khamovniki court has just sent me to jail for 15 days.”
In court, the 38-year-old stated that he did not resist police and that the case against him was politically driven. He described it as an obvious attempt to drive him out of the country and frighten him.
“This detention is a way to put pressure on me,” he commented on messaging app Telegram.
He stated that he did not rule out the possibility that his incarceration was potentially an attempt to initiate a criminal case against him in the future.
Yashin was detained late Monday while walking through a Moscow Park with his companion, journalist Irina Babloyan, according to a Telegram message from the latter.
“They say that he insulted [the police] and swore during his arrest. IT IS NOT TRUE,” she posted.
Previously on Tuesday, Yashin had posted a selfie, informing that he was on his way to a court hearing that “apparently will formalise 15 days of detention for me”.
“Will tell you details later.”
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board meeting of the financial institution International Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (ILFSL) was held at the company's head office, says a press release.
Former education secretary Md Nazrul Islam Khan, who was appointed by the High Court, presided over the board meeting.
Court-appointed Independent Directors Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed, Senior District and Sessions Judge (Retired) Md. Shafiqul Islam, Brigadier Gen (Rtd) Md. Meftaul Karim, Barrister Md. Ashraf Ali, Enamul Hasan and currentManaging Director (CC)Md. Mashiur Rahman were also present.
Board of directors review the action plans 2023 presented by each department of the organization.
The customized effective planning and its proper implementation help the business grow. And if any financial institution unleashes its target through proper planning, it is understandable that it is here to stay lively with holding its head high.
Such is the case of ILFSL where the all officers of the organization prepare the month-wary action plan for the year 2023, to reach the yearly targets.
After reviewing the action plan submitted in the meeting, the board of directors gave effective and important suggestions to each department.
Business divisions presented their loan disbursement plans. It also presented a recovery plan from the loans invested in previous years.
SME department submitted their plan for the new loan disbursement in 2023. Board of Directors advised to state the total income against the total investment as per the plan of the SME Department.
The Board of Directors reviewed the monetization plan presented by the Liability Management Department and asked to consider monetization orders smoothly and promptly based on the application of new depositors to increase the enthusiasm and confidence of people interested in saving money, and also ordered monetization of deposits of interest surrendering depositors to acknowledge their sacrifice and reduce the cash outflow of the institution.
The Board also suggested to put priority to the applications of Provident Funds, Pension Funds and various non-profit organizations to pay their interest only based on current cash flow of the organization with proper monitoring and verification.
The Board of Directors directs the Liability Management Department to add future plans for monetization of deposits setting priorities in those three categories.
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(MENAFN - Swissinfo) The western Swiss canton of Vaud has become the latest to launch mass Covid-19 testing, with a pilot scheme in its three biggest ski resorts.
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Resorts alpinos oferecem testes de Covid em massa para evitar novos focos
Starting on Friday, the canton is offering free, voluntary testing in the run-up to a week of school holidays starting February 20. The campaign kicks off in the resort of Villars-sur-Ollon (which by 4PM had done almost 400 tests, four of which were positive), and will then come to Les Diablerets and Leysin. Tests are being offered to anyone over 12 years of age, including non-residents.
The aim is to 'save the end of the ski season', according to Vaud authorities, and to avoid coronavirus clusters as happened in Verbier in December. Verbier is in neighbouring canton Valais, which is expected to follow suit with testing.
Switzerland has kept its ski resorts open despite the pandemic and despite this causing tension with some neighbouring countries.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) World No. 14 Kevin Anderson thumped World No. 20 Roberto Bautista Agut in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (7-0) to clinch the 10th edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship 2017 and pocket $250,000 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
The South African was in control for most part of the match apart from the second set in which Agut put up a solid fight. Anderson by winning the title has become the biggest name outside top 10 to be crowned the champion. The previous editions have seen the likes of Rafael Nadal (4-time), Novak Djokovic (3-time) Andy Murray (2-time) pick titles. While the former two names withdrew this time around the Britain No. 1 played an exhibition match.
Just like in previous matches of the tournament, Anderson was a class apart in the final too. He was determined and broke Agut in the first game. Anderson served well but was tested at 3-2 in the first set by Agut. However, the tall South African managed to clinch the set 6-4.
The second set was a tricky affair as Agut raised his game by matching serves and taking break points.
However, Anderson came back strong and dominated the Spaniard in the tie-breaker to clinch the set and the match in 1 hour 39 minutes and bag his maiden Abu Dhabi title.
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DOHA: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has launched the sixth version of ‘Conserving Building Competition' as one of the initiatives of the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency 'Tarsheed under the theme 'Inspiring Eco-Urban. The entry will be open till March 20.
All applications shall be submitted through Tarsheed page on Kahramaa website km.qa/tarsheed, after reviewing the terms and conditions, and filling in the registration form. It is open for all buildings at government, residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and sport sectors.
The competition aims at creating awareness about the building conservation concept in all sectors of society, create public awareness on the benefits of building conservation practices (energy, water), mobilize people and encourage them to embrace energy conservation strategies, and motivate consumers to adopt building conservation practices in the local construction market.
Kahramaa invites eligible owners of the buildings to apply for the competition. Buildings shall be evaluated in several phases by a panel of experts where buildings shall be evaluated based on specific criteria developed by a team of experts, as follows: HVAC system, lighting, plumbing fixtures, landscape, operation and maintenance practices, building energy management, building automation, sustainability measures, specific energy/water consumption, building insulation.
winners will be announced and honored at Tarsheed 6th Annual Celebration to be held in April 2018.
It is worth to mention that 'Conserving buildings are buildings that reduce electricity and water consumption, carbon emissions, and provide better living condition for residents Qatar.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 22
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
Test flights will be conducted at Istanbul's third airport in late February 2018, the Turkish media reported Dec. 22.
Reportedly, test flights will be attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.
The construction of a parking lot at the airport will be completed in February, which will be able to accept 30,000 cars.
The third airport is being built near the Lake Terkos in northern Istanbul. Initially, it will serve 90 million passengers a year. The first phase of the airport will be commissioned on Oct. 29, 2018. After commissioning, the number of flight destinations in Turkey will increase from 282 to 350. The new airport will annually serve about 200 million passengers.
Meanwhile, the construction of the first runway of the new airport continues, which will 3.7 kilometers long and 60 meters wide. The second runway will be 4.1 kilometers long and 60 meters wide.
Currently, construction and assembling work is underway to build 28 bridges and a hydrometeorological tower at the airport. More than 31,000 employees are involved in construction.
About 300 passenger and service elevators will be installed at Istanbul's third airport.
Airport City, which will include a network of shops, logistics and exhibition centers, will be also built at the new airport. Limak-Kolin-Cengiz-MaPa-Kalyon consortium of companies won the tender for construction of the airport.
Turkey's Ziraat Bankasi allocated 1.54 billion euros for the airport's construction, while Halkbank and Vakifbank – 1 billion euros, Denizbank – 500 million euros, Garanti and Finansbank – 300 million euros each.
The first airport in Turkey was built in 1912 and was used for military purposes.
For the first time the Istanbul airport was opened for international flights in 1953 and in 1985 it was renamed in honor of founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
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Park girls basketball: Lamberty an all-star
Park senior guard Sydney Lamberty continues to join rare air.
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Dubai Aerospace Industries receives USD750M loan from Emirates NBD
(MENAFN) Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced a significant milestone with the signing of a deal with Emirates NBD, one of the largest lenders in the UAE, to obtain an unsecured loan amounting to 2.75 billion dirhams, equivalent to USD750 million. This five-year loan is intended to serve general corporate purposes and bolster the company's capacity to meet its future financing requirements.
The agreement underscores DAE's commitment to fortifying its financial position and enhancing its liquidity profile. Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAE, emphasized the strategic importance of the deal in strengthening the company's relationship with Emirates NBD, reflecting a collaborative partnership between two prominent entities within the UAE's financial landscape. Tarapore noted that the loan facility not only provides vital support for DAE's ongoing operational activities but also positions the company for sustained growth and resilience in a dynamic market environment.
As a leading provider of aircraft leasing and aviation services globally, DAE's access to additional funding from Emirates NBD underscores the confidence placed in the company's business model and strategic vision. The loan facility is expected to enable DAE to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the aviation sector and navigate evolving market dynamics with greater flexibility and confidence.
The collaboration between DAE and Emirates NBD signifies a synergy between two industry leaders committed to driving innovation, growth, and sustainability within the UAE's vibrant financial and aviation sectors. With this significant financial arrangement in place, DAE is poised to reinforce its position as a key player in the global aviation industry while contributing to the continued economic prosperity of the UAE.
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Dancers take two firsts
The Alexandria dance team went to Fergus Falls for a quad and came back with a couple of first-place finishes on Tuesday night.
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Focus office closed due to weather
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The Federal government is likely to resume Kissan Package in next year’s budget.
Sources said that the Prime Minister in a recent meeting directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research as well as the Ministry of Finance to work on resuming the Kissan Package which was halted after the objections of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The premier also said that the federal government will continue the policy of supporting the price of commodities such as wheat and cotton.
Sources also said that the PM also directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to revamp the Agriculture Policy Institute and Punjab Agricultural Research Board (PARB) for enhancing sustainable productivity and promoting competitiveness in the agricultural sector.
The PM wants the Pakistan agriculture sector to progress like Holland and US so we cannot import essential commodities from other countries, sources added.
Sources also said that the PM also directed the Ministry of Energy and Commerce division to prepare proposals to give relief to the Textile sector in the upcoming budget in providing regionally competitive RLNG/Gas tariff.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Turkey and China appear to be pursuing their own negotiation platforms for a settlement in Ukraine.
The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said this in its latest report , according to Ukrinform.
As noted, Moscow will likely exploit to further its long-standing narratives regarding negotiations and the war.
“Turkey and China appear to be pursuing their own negotiation platforms for a settlement in Ukraine, which the Kremlin will likely exploit to further its long-standing narratives regarding negotiations and the war,” the report says.
Russia previously seized on China's approach to a vaguely defined political peace plan for Ukraine to claim that China supports Russia's war effort in Ukraine, as ISW previously reported.
Chinese Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs Li Hiu will visit EU states, Ukraine, and Russia starting on March 2 to conduct a round of shuttle diplomacy regarding a political solution to the war in Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan similarly announced on February 28 that Ankara is prepared to provide another negotiations platform for Russia and Ukraine.
“The Kremlin will likely weaponize these proposed platforms to further the narrative that Ukraine is the party refusing negotiations. ISW continues to assess that the Kremlin is not interested in good-faith negotiations with Ukraine and has no interest in ending the war on anything but Russia's articulated terms,” the report says.
As reported by Ukrinform, China is planning to send Li Hui, the government's special representative for Eurasia, to Ukraine, European countries and Russia for the second time to seek political solutions to the“Ukrainian crisis.”
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 28. The State of
Kuwait has rebuked the armed attack on the Azerbaijani embassy in
Tehran, which resulted in the death of one and injury of two
people, trend reports citing the tweet of Kuwait's Foreign Ministry.
The ministry showed solidarity with Azerbaijan and emphasized
Kuwait's principled and unwavering position against violence and
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait extended deep
condolences to Azerbaijan and the victim's family, as well as
wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.
An armed attack took place at the Embassy of the Republic of
Azerbaijan in the Islamic Republic of Iran at around 8:30 (GMT+4)
on January 27, 2023. The gunman turned out to be a man in his 50's,
who drove up to the administrative building, armed with a
Kalashnikov automatic rifle.
Earlier reports from the Chief of Tehran police said there were
two children in the car with the gunman, the security camera footage released later proved the man was alone. He entered the building after briefly
waving hand to the Iranian security guard outside. No attempts were
made to detain the gunman, as he freely entered the embassy. The
man managed to kill head of the security service and wounding two
embassy guards. The shooter was eventually detained. The incident
is currently being investigated.
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