Sohail Mahmood's appointment as Pak high commissioner makes India positive
28 Aug 2017
Sohail Mahmood is set to take over as Pakistan's new high commissioner to India, a reason for positivity for New Delhi.
India hopes Mahmood won't be as hawkish on bilateral issues as his predecessor Abdul Basit, during whose tenure, relations deteriorated.
Mahmood is seeking an appointment with President Ram Nath Kovind to present his credentials.
Who is Sohail Mahmood?
Mahmood is a career diplomat with a reputation for maintaining a low profile. He previously served as Pakistan's ambassador to Thailand and Turkey.
During his time in Turkey, Ankara's relations with Islamabad improved, possibly leading to Turkish President Recep Erdogan's call for a "multilateral dialogue" on Kashmir during his recent visit to India.
He was previously posted in Washington and in Pakistan's UN mission.
Mahmood met Chinese ambassador Luo Zhaohui in Delhi
Mahmood reportedly met Chinese ambassador Luo Zhaohui in New Delhi last week.
The meeting comes ahead of the BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China, where India is expected to rake up the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
During the previous BRICS Summit at Goa, China had blocked India's efforts to name terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaishe-Mohammed in the joint declaration.
Basit also met Chinese ambassador before departure
Before departing for Pakistan, former high commissioner Basit had also met Luo and Bhutanese ambassador Vetsop Namgyel to discuss the now resolved Doklam standoff between Indian and Chinese troops. So far, there's been no on-record statement by Pakistani officials on Basit's meeting with Luo.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 3. Business entities
working in the food industry, may apply to the Baku SME House for
registration and other services, trend reports via Azerbaijan's Small and Medium
Business Development Agency (SMBDA).
According to the agency, Azerbaijan's Food Safety Agency
provides services for the registration and approval of catering
facilities, the registration of catering entities operating without
catering facilities, and the issuance of an extract from the state
register in the Baku SME House.
In addition, entrepreneurs can apply to the Baku SME House for
confirmation, re-registration, suspension, or cancellation of
The Baku SME House opened on January 6, 2023, in Baku with the
participation of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham
Aliyev, and is a single center for providing services to business
entities. It offers a wide range of services from dozens of
government agencies and private organizations. Besides, it has
centers for the free provision of training services.
SME houses are open for entrepreneurs from Monday to Friday from
09:00 to 18:00 (GMT+4).
Earlier, it was announced that Azerbaijan's Food Safety Agency
and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) implement a
number of joint projects in the field of food safety.
In addition, a total of 11 functioning regional branches of the
Food Safety Agency have been established in Karabakh and East
Zangezur Economic Regions.
On Jan. 30, 2023 Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Azerbaijan and Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and
Trade of Hungary signed a“Memorandum of Understanding on
cooperation in plant quarantine and plant protection between the
Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Ministry of
Agriculture of Hungary”.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN) Finland is set to close its eastern border with Russia, shutting down the last open checkpoint, in a move announced by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo during a press conference on Tuesday. The closure of the Raja-Jooseppi crossing, situated above the Arctic Circle, will be in effect for two weeks, until December 13. This decision comes in the wake of the closure of seven other checkpoints on the Finnish-Russian border earlier this month, following a surge in incoming migration that Helsinki attributed to Moscow, allegedly in retaliation for Finland's NATO accession earlier this year.
Describing the situation as "exceptional" and a matter of national security, Interior Minister Mari Rantanen emphasized that Finland is the target of what she termed a "Russian hybrid operation." The closure is part of broader efforts by Finland to address security concerns linked to the increased migration activity along its border.
Under international law, Finland is obligated to keep at least one border crossing open to asylum-seekers. The Finnish border guard has reportedly been instructed to redirect new arrivals to the country's airports and ports, where they can apply for asylum. However, the upcoming closure has drawn criticism from the United Nations refugee agency's representative to the Nordic and Baltic countries, who argues that the move is "contrary to international law."
Prime Minister Orpo defended the decision, citing intelligence suggesting that Russia was assisting asylum-seekers in reaching the Finnish border. He asserted that the closure is legally justified, characterizing the migration activity as organized rather than a genuine emergency.
The move underscores the complex dynamics between Finland and Russia and raises questions about the broader implications for regional security and international law.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is receiving a lot of positive responses to his work in the recently released film 'Aadujeevitham', wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming film titled 'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil' on Thursday.
The Malayalam film has been directed by Vipin Das, and is in the comedy genre. It narrates the story of a young man entangled in a series of misfortunes during a wedding ceremony, ultimately leading him to marry a woman who has enraged the groom.
Sharing pictures from the final day of shooting, the team bid adieu with a promise of a fun-filled entertainer. The caption reads: "That's the final wrap! #GuruvayoorAmbalaNadayil. We hope that it will be a fun-filled entertainer. See you soon. May 2024 worldwide release."
The film has been produced under Prithviraj Sukumaran's own banner, Prithviraj Productions, and also features Nikhila Vimal, Anaswara Rajan, Basil Joseph, and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, Prithviraj also has the Ali Abbas Zafar directorial 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', in which he essays the antagonist named Kabir.
The film also stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. It is set to debut in cinemas on April 10 where it will clash with the Ajay Devgn-starrer 'Maidaan'
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Police officer suspended after drunk driving incident
A Superior Police officer will return to work this weekend after a 20-day suspension without pay for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at email@example.com and we can help you.


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Rain and cold weather are making their comeback today in most of Morocco, says the National Meteorological Directorate. Clouds and stormy showers will sweep over Souss, Chiadma, Abda, Doukkala, southern High Atlas as well as the northern and southern provinces. In the afternoon, clouds will become dense with rain and thunderstorms on the north, the reliefs of the Atlas, the western plains, the east, the Mediterranean and the south-east slopes and will be moderate to strong on the north of the High Atlas and the Rif at night. Snowfall on the reliefs of the High and Middle Atlas will reach more than 1,600 m. Strong winds are forecasted on the northern and central plains, the east, the Saiss, the reliefs of the High and Middle Atlas and the southeast. Minimum temperatures will range from -04 to 02 ° C on the reliefs of the Atlas, from 02 to 07 ° C on the Oriental, the Rif, the Saiss, the plateaus of phosphates and Oulmes and the southeast, from 07 to 12 ° C on the interior plains, the Mediterranean, Loukos, Gharb, Chaouia, the plains of Tadla, Rhamna and the northeastern provinces of the South and 12 to 16 ° C elsewhere. Maximum temperatures will be around 08 and 13 ° C on the reliefs of the Atlas and the plateaus of phosphates and Oulmes, 13 and 20 ° C on the north, the center, the interior plains, the Oriental, the Saiss, the southeastern slopes and the north of the southern provinces and between 20 and 25 ° C over the rest of the southern provinces. Mediterranean waters will be calm, while the coast of the Atlantic will be"
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Walking track closed for tournament
The walking track at the Wadena-Deer Creek Middle/High School will be closed Friday because of the Section 6A individual wrestling tournament.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at email@example.com and we can help you.


Gostomel was at the centre of the early stage of Russia's invasion - as this picture of its bombed airfield shows. Keystone / Oleg Petrasyuk
Swiss company Vetropack says it will rebuild a destroyed glass bottle making facility in Gostomel, near to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. This content was published on March 18, 2023 March 18, 2023 minutes swissinfo.ch/mga
The production plant could be running again by the end of this year, company boss Johann Reiter told Swiss public broadcaster SRF.
+ amid the bombs, ukraine remains open for business
The Gostomel plant once employed 600 staff, but two-thirds had to be laid off after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“The outbreak of war in Ukraine was a different dimension [to the coronavirus pandemic),” said Reiter.“Nobody expected the invasion before February 24, 2022.”
Reiter raised a CHF1 million ($1 million) fund to support former employees. The company, which is based in Bülach, canton Zurich, lost CHF31 million when its factory was destroyed.
Vetropack still managed to realise a profit last year thanks to high demand for glass products from factories in Switzerland, Austria and eastern Europe.
Reiter said production could re-start this year provided the area does not come under attack again.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the new Board of the Dubai Media Council.
The board will provide overall direction for advancing the council's mandate to accelerate the development of the media sector and its role in the growth of Dubai's economy, apart from attracting leading media players to the emirate. The board will drive the council's efforts to provide guidance to Dubai media organisations on conveying an accurate picture of the emirate's development journey to regional and global audiences. It also seeks to promote digital media growth in line with emerging global trends.
The new board is chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Mona Al Marri, Director-General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is the Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council. Other members of the board include Dr Amina Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani, Hala Youssef Badri, Malek Sultan Al Malek, Abdullah Humaid Belhoul, Amal Ahmed Juma bin Shabib, Essam Kadhim, Mohammed Sulaiman Al Mulla and Al Anood Mohammed bin Kalli. Nehal Badri serves as SecretaryGeneral of the Dubai Media Council.
The council oversees the strategy of various leading organisations in Dubai's media industry, including Dubai Media Incorporated, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, leading TV and Radio networks, newspapers and the Dubai Film and TV Commission. It is also tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy for enhancing the growth of the media industry in Dubai, raising Dubai's status as an international media hub and fostering the development of local and Arab media talent. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: President of the Republic of Poland H E Andrzej Duda, attended the inauguration of the Qatar-Poland Economic Roundtable, featuring the participation of Minister of Commerce & Industry H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani.
Organised by the Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha, the roundtable featured the participation of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Qatar Tourism H E Akbar Al Baker, and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar (IPA Qatar) H E Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani, along with a number of senior businessmen, investors, heads and representatives of major Qatari and Polish companies specialized in various fields.
The roundtable proceedings included a discussion session and presentations on the business environment in Qatar and Poland. The talks also featured the investment opportunities available to companies and businessmen, in addition to shining a spotlight on a number of investment sectors available in both countries.
The roundtable seeks to enhance trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two nations. It also aims at opening horizons for communication between representatives of the Qatari and Polish private sectors to establish investment projects that serve both countries' interests.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Swiss National Council's Security Policy Committee has supported a parliamentary initiative to allow the re-export of war materiel in certain cases, in particular in the case of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The Swiss parliament's press service reported this on Tuesday, according to Ukrinform.
'The National Council's Security Policy Committee adopted, by 14 votes to 11, a motion and a parliamentary committee initiative relating to the re-export of war materiel,' the report said.
According to the parliamentarians, 'declarations of non-re-export' must be able to be revoked in the event of a violation of the international prohibition against the use of force, and specifically in the case of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The parliamentary initiative also wants to amend Article 18 of the Federal Act on War Materiel to invalidate declarations of non-re-export if it is established that the re-export of war material to Ukraine is linked to the Russian-Ukrainian war. This amendment should be declared urgent and remain in force until December 31, 2025. Read also: switzerland supports seizing russian frozen assets for ukraine, while banks oppose idea
The Security Policy Committee believes that Switzerland should provide more support to Ukraine, and the proposed changes do not violate the law on neutrality, since it is not about the direct export of equipment. The minority of the committee fears that the re-export of Swiss weapons to Ukraine could pose a problem from the point of view of neutrality, in particular with regard to the principle of equal treatment.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Letters to the Editor
The people of Minnesota voted to make the current Legislature Republican and I honor that choice. A simple majority of them also voted for Governor Dayton, who supported budget plans with a mix of cuts and tax increases.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.org and we can help you.


(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Four staff of Kotak Mahindra Bank, including three managers, have been arrested in connection with cyber fraud, as per Gurugram Police, PTI reported arrested suspects have been identified as Mohit Rathi (25) from Haryana, Mahesh Kumar (27) from Gurugram, Vishwkarma Maurya (26) from Uttar Pradesh, and Hayat (23) from Haryana's Nuh, as per the report was an assistant manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank's MG Road Branch, while Maurya and Kumar were deputy managers. Meanwhile, Hayat was closely associated with a cyber fraud gang's mastermind and obtained bank account details from the staff trio Bank Accounts OpenedDuring their seven-month tenure at the private bank, the accused allegedly opened around 2,000 bank accounts, DCP (Cyber) Siddhant Jain told PTI deceived residents in Bilaspur, persuading them to open new bank accounts to acquire bank account kits, which the suspects used for cyber fraud activities matter surfaced when a resident filed a complaint at the cyber crime police station in Manesar on November 18, 2023. The complainant reported falling victim to a call claiming his son's hospitalisation, leading to a fraudulent transfer of ₹10,000 the complaint, an FIR was registered. Rathi was arrested on February 21, Kumar on February 22, and Vishwkarma and Hayat on February 26. Two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.*Bank's Response\"Three employees are being investigated by the Cyber Crime Police Manesar, Gurugram, based on a complaint filed by an individual for defrauding him. The police are investigating the complaint. Our commitment to security and compliance remains unwavering and we are cooperating with the authorities in the investigation,\" a spokesperson of Kotak Mahindra Bank said.\"We are questioning the accused, and details of bank accounts opened by the accused are being obtained,\" DCP Jain added.(With inputs from PTI)
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) New Delhi- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday sought investments from the industry players, stating that the Union Territory is providing better incentives and business environment than many other states.
He said that the business environment in the Union Territory is safe and secure.
Sinha said that the industry department of Jammu and Kashmir at present has business proposals worth over Rs 86,000 crore and work is underway to bring them on the ground.
Sinha also informed that the UAE-based Emaar Group has announced plans to develop a shopping mall and an IT tower in Srinagar.
”I request you to come and invest. Huge opportunities are there in different sectors. We are providing better incentives than other states to set up industry,” Sinha said, while awarding engineering sector exporters here. Read Also B2V Campaign Envisages Renewed Focus On Economic Empowerment Of Villages In J&K: LG LG Sinha In Delhi, Invites Business Leaders To Invest In J&K
The incentives include cheap power tariffs, capital investment incentives and interest subvention, he added.
He also said that tourist inflow has increased and it is expected to reach over 2.25 crore this year, as against 1.88 crore last year.
”Jammu and Kashmir offers you endless opportunities,” he said adding the number of trains and flights connecting the Union Territory are also increasing.
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group : Join Now
Be Part of Quality Journalism
Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast.
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY || Rs 100 || |
| || || |
| YEARLY || Rs 1000 || |
| || || |
| LIFETIME || Rs 10000 || |
| || || |
CLICK FOR DETAILS
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- KNN India)
ONGC Inks MoU With NTPC Green Energy For Renewable Energy, Offshore Wind Power Projects
New Delhi, Sept 30 (KNN)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to explore the development of renewable energy and offshore wind power projects.
The MoU was signed by Mohit Bhargava, CEO of NGEL and Deb Adhikari ED-JV and BD of ONGC in the presence of Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC and Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and CEO of ONGC.
As per reports, the collaboration is also to pursue initiatives in various areas of renewable energy in India and overseas, which include offshore wind projects, exploring opportunities in storage, e-mobility, carbon credits, green credits, green hydrogen business and its derivatives (green ammonia and green methanol).
Over the years ONGC, apart from its core exploration & production business, has diversified its business in petrochemicals, power, and SEZ development business through joint venture route.
Going forward into diversification ONGC has taken initiatives for Renewable Energy power generation and installed around 189 MW capacity including wind and solar PV plants spread across various locations.
ONGC's Energy Strategy focuses on renewable energy business. It intends to achieve 10 GW RE Capacity by 2030 and has set a net zero target (Scope 1 & Scope 2) by 2038.
NTPC is India's largest Power Utility with core business of power generation having a total installed capacity of more than 73 GW (including JVs and subsidiaries).
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The third phase of the sanitisation programme and Covid-19 testing in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi commences on Wednesday, May 27 with Block 16.
The programme is being implemented by the Department of Health, in partnership with relevant entities.
This comes after the success of the first two phases of the campaign, which included 6 blocks in Musaffah. Residents welcomed the procedures, and expressed their appreciation for the efforts being made to protect their health and safety.
Daily commercial activities will continue as usual. Entry and exit will be restricted while the area is being sanitised.
No legal action will be taken against those violating visa regulations.
Protecting the community's safety and curbing the spread of coronavirus is the top priority.
Those living in the targeted block are requested to cooperate and follow instructions in order for the sanitisation and testing programme to achieve its objectives.
Sanitisation and testing will take place in a methodical manner - one block at a time - and continue until all tests are complete.
Intensive awareness programmes will be offered in targeted languages, in order to increase awareness of preventative and precautionary measures.
The campaign will ensure the provision of healthcare services to all sections of the community, and regulate and manage Covid-19 testing to ensure the health and safety of those living in Musaffah.
Free transportation to and from testing centreswill be provided to streamline testing processes.??
The campaign will ensure the provision of healthcare services to all sections of the community, and comes as part of the National Screening Programme, which aims to provide Covid-19 testing for the largest possible number of Abu Dhabi residents.
The National Screening Programme has been launched jointly by the Department of Health;Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre;Abu Dhabi Police;Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development;Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities & Transport;and the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship.
The programme aims to conduct 335,000 coronavirus tests for workers living in Musaffah. Free transportation to and from testing centres will be provided to streamline the testing processes, and to ensure workers' health and safety.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Moroccan Swedish songwriter andrecord executive Nadir Khayat, better known as RedOne,posted a picture on his Instagram account that shows him celebrating Real Madrid's eleventh Champions League title along with Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo.
RedOne, who has produced songs for famous singers, such as Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and Pitbull, was on the plane that took the Real Madrid team back to the Spanish capital.
In the photo, RedOne sits next Ronaldo, raising Real Madrid's eleventh European trophy with him.
'Triumphant return to Madrid with my brother Ronaldo holding the trophy of champions. Dream time,' RedOne captioned the photo.
This is not the first time RedOne took the plane with Real Madrid players and celebrated a win with them. In 2014, the Moroccan star celebrated the Spanish team's tenth Champions League title after they beat Atletico Madrid in the final in Lisbon.
Following this victory, the Tetouan native made a song for Real Madrid to celebrate their 'decima' title. The song, 'Hala Madrid y nada mas'(Hala Madrid and Nothing More), featured all of Real Madrid's players and was played during Real Madrid celebrations in Santiago Benrabeu stadium in Madrid.
Edited By Kelsey Fish
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Access to drinking water has been greatly hampered for hundreds of thousands of people following the Kakhovka HPP dam explosion by the Russians.
“We are establishing more details about the damage Russia has caused by this disaster. In more than 40 settlements, life is broken. For hundreds of thousands of people in many towns and villages, access to drinking water has been greatly hampered,” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky posted on telegram .
<script async src="" data-telegram-post="V_Zelenskiy_official/6527" data-width="100%"</script
The President stressed that Russia must be held accountable for this deliberate crime against people, nature and life itself.
He noted that efforts are being made at all levels of state and local authorities to rescue as many people as possible from the flooded areas, the evacuation is ongoing.“Wherever we can get people out of the flood zone, we do so. The State Emergency Service, police and military are doing a great job! I want to thank each and every person involved!” Zelensky added.
The President also shared a photo of the consequences of the Kakhovka HPP explosion by the Russians and the rescue of people.
As reported, the Russian army blew up the Kakhovka HPP dam on the night of June 6. Rescue operations and measures to evacuate the population from flood areas continue in the danger zone in the Kherson region. The situation remains particularly critical in the temporarily occupied territories where the Russian invaders left the civilian population without any help, while access for Ukrainian rescue services to these people is extremely difficult or impossible.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, May 17 (KUNA) -- Kuwait said UN Security Council has a responsibility towards rapidly-evolving developments in Idleb, and noted Friday's UNSC session was a "preventive step" that would prevent escalation in the Syrian city.
Bader Al-Munayyekh, Charge d'affaires, was addressing a UNSC sesion on situation in northwest Syria, which was called by Kuwait, Belgium and Germany - the countries in charge of the Syrian humanitarian file.
Kuwait, he said, supported UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' calls as the Syrian crisis was entering its 9th year. He added Guterres called on parties to preserve Russian-Turkish sponsored ceasefire in Idleb, respect international humanitarian law and protect human rights in case of military hostilities.
Al-Munayyekh, echoing Guterres' calls, said humanitarian supplies should be provided on a permanent basis, as well as boosting international support for a political solution that would honor aspirations of the Syrian people.
"At the time we condemn the terrorist acts by the terrorist groups in Idleb, we affirm that fighting terrorist groups does not mean any party in the conflict evades its commitment as per the international law," including protection of civilians and civilian targets, he said.
Al-Munayyekh condemned all attacks against residential areas and medical facilities in Syria, calling on warring parties to respect UNSC resolutions, namely 2286 regarding hospitals and medical facilities, and 2427 regarding the protection of schools.
He, meanwhile, said the constitutional committee should be inclusive, balanced and credible, and affirmed the only solution for the Syrian conflict was a political resolution based on UNSC resolution 2254 and the 2012 Geneva communique in a way that preserved united, independence and sovereignty of Syria.
Meanwhile, UN Under Secretary General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said three million civilians were at risk in Idleb, and added civilians were paying the price of an endless war.
She said the agreement between Russia and Turkey for a ceasefire contributed to less violence in the northwest Syria. However, added DiCarlo hostilities were ongoing which would have catastrophic effects on international peace and security.
The current military escalation should act as a reminder for the international community that a political solution was needed more than ever, she said.
"We need to activate the UN-facilitated political track as well as ending violence in northwest of Syria, so let us unite today ... to support immediate end of violence in Idleb and work towards a political solution that meet legitiamte aspirations of the Syrian people," said DiCarlo. (end)
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) KILIS, Turkey:The Turkish army have rescued an elderly couple in a rural area to the northeast of Afrin in Syria, security sources said on Thursday.
During the ongoing Operation Olive Branch, launched on Jan. 20 to clear Afrin from PYD/PKK and Daesh terrorists, Turkish soldiers liberated the village of Dikmetas in northeastern Afrin.
The Turkish forces found an elderly couple while searching the houses in the village.
Huseyin Davutoglu, 73, and his wife Emine Davutoglu, 75, were handed to the medical teams waiting on the Turkey-Syria border, via an armored ambulance. After an initial check-up, they were referred to a state hospital in the border province of Kilis.
During their treatment in the hospital, the elderly couple were discovered to have been food and water-deprived for days, which caused severe weakness.
After going without food and water for days, the hearing-impaired old man is still sleeping, Chief Physician Ali Muhsin Guvelioglu said.
Dr. Guvelioglu added that the condition of the old woman was better and they were doing their best for the couple.
PYD/PKK oppressed everyone
Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Emine Davutoglu said that she was actually from Kilis, but she had moved to Syria 40 years earlier after getting married.
She said they had gone through very tough times because of the terrorists who occupied the region, and were not able to leave their houses for a long time out of fear.
"We waited in our house without food or water... We sat on the concrete floor of the room, and it was so cold, Davutoglu said.
She added that she finally went out and prayed and saw terrorists with weapons.
"I wanted Turkish soldiers to come to me, and at last they did, she said, and added:
"I saw three-four terrorists killed outside… [Turkish soldiers] took us from there and brought here [to Kilis]… We were left without food, water and we could not sleep. They oppressed everyone.
According to a statement by the Turkish General Staff, the operation aims to establish security and stability along Turkey's borders and the region as well as to protect Syrians from terrorist oppression and cruelty.
The operation is being carried out under the framework of Turkey's rights based on international law, UN Security Council resolutions, its self-defense rights under the UN charter, and respect for Syria's territorial integrity, the statement said.
The military also said only terror targets were being destroyed and the "utmost care and sensitivity" were being shown to not harm any civilians.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


The outcome of the trilateral meeting of President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the European
Council Charles Michel and Prime Minister of the Republic of
Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels should be considered as
significant progress in the peace process, Deputy Director General
of Trend News Agency Sahil Karimli told Trend .
The meeting has confirmed the utmost importance of five
principles laid out by Azerbaijan for peace negotiations, said the
He noted that trilateral talks, which lasted more than five
hours, resulted in number of agreements.
'During the meeting, the expression 'Nagorno-Karabakh' was not
used, the issue of status wasn't on the agenda either. The relevant
negotiation format has fully met the national interests of
Azerbaijan. As the country's president has repeatedly emphasized,
there is no administrative territorial unit called Nagorno-Karabakh
in Azerbaijan. The whole world had to recognize new realities in
South Caucasus established after Azerbaijan's historic victory in
the 44-day second Karabakh war,' Karimli said.
The political expert also talked about the security of Armenians
living in Karabakh. He emphasized that Azerbaijan guarantees their
“The talks also addressed the de-mining operations in
Azerbaijan's liberated territories and the fate of the missing. The
country's liberated lands are being promptly cleared of mines in
such difficult conditions. The fate of hundreds of Azerbaijanis who
were captured or missing during the first Karabakh war remains a
priority issue, and Armenia must fulfill its obligations in this
regard,” he stated.
Karimli said the demarcation of the Azerbaijan-Armenia border
was also one of the key points of the talks. Thus, the sides
reached an agreement to hold the first joint meeting of border
commissions of Azerbaijan and Armenia in the near future. The
commissions will be engaged in border delimitation issues.
“Moreover, the leaders came to an agreement to proceed with
opening transport corridors, including the implementation of the
Zangazur corridor, as well as with the regulation of international
transport, and other issues. Agreement on border management,
security, land premiums, as well as customs principles in the
context of international transport is yet another step forward.
Following the results of the Brussels meeting, the discussion of a
future peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan will
hopefully be promising,' Karimli added.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) TEHRAN, Iran, Apr.15
Iran is to lift the suspension of flights to the UK while all flights from Iran to France have been banned due to the Coronavirus situation, said the spokesman of the Civil Aviation Organization.
"By approval of the Health Ministry the restriction on flights to the UK would be lifted," said Mohammad Hassan Zeybakhsh, Trend reports citing IRNA.
" UK has been removed from the list of special countries with Coronavirus infection while France added to the list of banned flights. Iran restricted flights from 39 countries that are in the special condition list and banned the countries that are considered with high risk requires new testing in Iran," he said.
Zeybakhsh went on to note that France, Botswana, Brazil, Czech Republic, Iraq, Estonia, Ireland, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Slovakia, South Africa, and Zambia are in the list of countries with special conditions with the UK variant infection.
"Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Egypt, Ecuador, Hungary, Jordan, Kosovo, Leetonia, Lebanon, Malta, Moldavia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Palestine, Santa Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, Sweden, Syria, Tanzania, the Emirates are in high risk of the disease list. It is mandatory for passengers of high-risk countries to provide negative PCR test with 96 hours credibility and taking new test after arrival to the country," he added.
Previously following the request of the National Headquarter to Control Coronavirus, Iran has stopped flights from London after the spread of Coronavirus mutation in the United Kingdom in February while the Civil Aviation Organization has ordered domestic airline companies and travel agencies to ban ticket sale for indirect and direct Tehran- London flights.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Blue Hawks win in home finale
It was do or die for the Dickinson State women’s basketball team, with a win in its home finale at stake.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.org and we can help you.


(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) QALAT (Pajhwok): Daesh or so called Islamic State (IS) has active centers in four districts of southern Zabul province from where the group's fighters are sent to other parts of , the provincial council head said on Sunday.
However, Zabul governor says that security problems were created in the province by Pakistani and Iranian intelligence circles.
Atta Jan, the provincial council head of Zabul province, on Sunday told Pajhwok Afghan News that Daesh militants recently established active centers in four districts of the province including Day Chopan, Khak Afghan, Naw Bahar and Arghandab.
'Fifty percent of Zabul territory is under the militants' control, the militants are Daesh and some other groups,' he said.
Jan said that Daesh fighters were trained in their centers and then sent to other parts of Afghanistan.
He did not provide any evidences about his claims but said the government should take serious steps for eliminating militants.
Zabul governor, Kheyal Mohammad Hussaini, told Pajhwok that security problems were created by Pakistani and Iranian intelligence groups in the province.
He said security was good in Qalat, the provincial capital, but districts were unstable due to sharing border with the neighboring countries.
'There are no Daesh militants in Zabul, only Khak Afghan district is under the control, but it is under our close surveillance,' he said.
The militants would be defeated in Zabul following an organized operation framework, he said.
Khan Mohammad, a resident of Dai Chopan district, told Pajhwok that only the center of their district was under the government control and the rest of other areas of the district were with the Taliban.
'Taliban also closed schools in most areas of our district and they do not allow students to go to schools,' he said.
Sher Mohammad, a resident of Qalat city, said that security situation was bad in the province because Afghan forces had no coordination with each other.
'Whenever police forces are under attack in districts, other security forces do not go there to support them,' he said.
A number of other residents of Zabul also complained about insecurity in their province.
Zabul is located on Kandahar- highway and most of its areas are under the Taliban control.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, was welcomed by the Chairman of Council of Ministers for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Denis Zvizdić during his recent visit to Sarajevo.
In the capital for the official launch of the airline's new route from Doha to Sarajevo, Al Baker took the opportunity to meet with Dr Denis Zvizdić to discuss the business opportunities and partnerships that the new flights will offer to the people of both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar.
During the meeting, Al Baker, who was accompanied by Qatar's Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rashid Mubarak R A Al Kawari and Bosnia's Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Ambassador Tarik Sadović, reiterated the airline's commitment to increasing tourism to this Balkan capital by promoting the new destination to passengers across its extensive global network.
He said: 'We are in Sarajevo to celebrate the launch of our new flights to this beautiful country, as well as to demonstrate to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina our intentions to boost their economy by bringing more business and leisure passengers here than ever before. We thank Dr Denis Zvizdić and everyone who has helped make it possible for us to operate to Sarajevo and we look forward to building on this strong beginning in the coming years.
Already a popular destination with travellers from the GCC, Sarajevo is set to see an increase in the number of tourists visiting from as far away as Australia, China and Korea thanks to the four-time weekly service now operating from the airline's hub in Doha. The new route will also benefit the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina who can take advantage of shorter connection times to attractive destinations such as Sydney, which is reachable in 21 hours via Doha, and Bangkok, which is just a 12-hour journey away from Sarajevo.
The 700 Bosnian nationals living and working in Doha will also be able enjoy the direct flights to visit friends and family without the inconvenience of connecting through another airport.
Following the launch of its flights to Sarajevo on 31 October, Qatar Airways launched a new route to Adana, Turkey today, and will launch new routes to Chiang Mai, Thailand on 12 December and St. Petersburg on 19 December. Other new destinations including Utapao. Thailand; Penang, Malaysia and Canberra, Australia will also be added to the rapidly expanding network in 2018.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- AFP) The World Bank on Monday said it saw some improvement in Russia's battered economy, predicting it would shrink by 2.7 percent this year and return to growth of 0.7 percent in 2016.
The Russian economy has been savaged by a fall in oil prices and Western sanctions imposed over the conflict in Ukraine, and the World Bank had previously forecast a contraction of 3.8 percent in 2015 and of 0.3 percent next year.
"The revised forecast is largely driven by the adjustment in oil prices over the previous two months that is supporting the ruble exchange rate and a slightly faster retreat of inflation," Birgit Hansl, World Bank lead economist for Russia, said in a statement.
"That would allow Russia's central bank to pursue monetary easing at a more rapid pace for the rest of 2015, as a result bringing down borrowing costs and increasing lending to firms and households."
After plummeting dramatically between June 2014 and January, oil prices have rebounded to around $60 a barrel.
Russia's ruble currency crashed last year but since the start of 2015 has clawed back ground, leading officials to claim that the worst of the crisis is over.
The Russian central bank in December hiked rates dramatically as the currency fell but in recent months has been cutting back rates as inflation fears have eased.
The International Monetary Fund has also improved its outlook for Russia to a 3.4 percent contraction this year and growth of 0.2 percent in 2016.
Official statistics showed that Russia's gross domestic product shrank year-on-year in the first quarter of 2015 by 1.9 percent.
But while Russian officials are sounding increasingly upbeat, experts warned that difficulties still lie ahead.
"The most acute phase of the crisis is yet to come," highly respected former finance minister Alexei Kudrin told Interfax news agency, noting that the economic contraction would be greater in the second quarter than the first.
"Beyond that, the situation may stabilise and the decline come to an end," he added.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


19 Year Old Student Arrested near Marrakech for Spreading ISIS Propaganda
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Moroccan authorities on Tuesday have announced the arrest of a young student in Sidi Zouin village near Marrakech on suspicion of spreading propaganda for the Islamic State group (ISIS).
In a statement General Directorate for National Security said the 19-year old student is a supporter of ISIS. According to the same source the suspect had been distributing leaflets promoting the ideology of the terror group and had painted a graffiti of the ISIS flag on a wall in his village. The arrest came a few hours after Moroccan Ministry of interior announced that another man was detained on Tuesday morning in Berkane northeastern Morocco. The Ministry of interior said in a statement that the suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS and was preparing to carry out terrorist attacks in Morocco. The suspect who was allegedly coordinating for the attack with ISIS leaders based in Syria will be brought to justice as soon as the interrogation complete the Ministry of Interior concluded. On November 26 Moroccan communication minister and government spokesperson Mustapha El Khalfi told reporters in a briefing in Rabat that Moroccan services has dismantled over 15 terrorist cells during the first nine months of 2015.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Owing to Earth Hour on March 25 from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., BSES Rajdhani Power Limited has urged its consumers to switch off their electrical appliances and non-essential lighting fixtures on Saturday.
Earth Hour is an initiative of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) which was started in 2007.
"We sincerely appeal to our over 4.8 million (48 lakh) consumers and around two million residents in our area to make the right choice for the planet and for the future generations that will inherit it. This Earth Hour, 'switch-off and invest in our planet'. Citizens can help protect the natural world to safeguard our future," said BSES in a statement.
"As conscientious corporate citizens, we also urge consumers to adopt a sustainable way of life and adopt green options like solar energy, EVs and energy efficiency as a way of life. We urge our consumers to join our thousands of other BSES roof-top consumers in harnessing the power of the sun," it added.
Speaking about the essence of Earth Hour, WWF-India spokesperson said that this year, Earth Hour 2023 is asking individuals, communities and businesses to join the biggest hour for Earth, by switching off and giving an hour by doing something positive for the planet.
"Anyone, anywhere can join the biggest hour for Earth. While landmarks and homes across the country and world switch off all non-essential lights, we're also asking individuals to 'witch off' in other ways, by providing 60 minutes from their daily schedule and engaging in any activity of their choice that helps celebrate our planet," said the spokesperson.
We acknowledge the efforts of BSES who have been supporting Earth Hour for many years now. For years, they have consistently spread the message amongst their users urging them to adopt a sustainable lifestyle and give back to our planet," the spokesperson added.
The discom announced that BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL) will also switch off all non-essential lights at their over 400 offices, spread across an area of around 950 sq kms, during the appointed hour (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.) on March 25.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Rotana) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2022:The team at Prego’s welcomes Chef Alessandro Bertinetti to helm the kitchen of Media Rotana’s beloved Italian restaurant.
Born in Torino, Italy, Alessandro spent numerous hours in the kitchen as a child. Inspired by his twoGrandmothers who were experts in the cuisine of both Southern and Northern Italy, Alessandro knew from a very early age that his passion lays in the culinary business.
Graduating from a Catering School in Italy, he underwent internships in several Michelin-starred restaurants. Having spent the early years of his career in Northern Italy, he then moved to London, UK, for a job at La Petite Maison specializing in upscale French Mediterranean cuisine.
Alessandro’s career took him back to Italy in 2013 where he pursued a position as Sous Chef at Trattoria Zappatori in Pinerolo, which was awarded one Michelin Star in 2016.
Feeling the thirst for travel again, he then moved to Grano Restaurantin Bucharest, Romania, as a consultant after which, he made it to the Seychelles as the Executive Chef for the Hilton Labriz Resort & Spa.
Alessandro returned to Italy as Head Chef at Maison Flipot thereafter,and with his love to new adventures decided to follow his passion as Speciality Chef at Prego’s, Media Rotana, Dubai
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Moscow: Syria talks unaffected by Turkey's claims of airspace violation
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Turkey's statements about an alleged violation of its airspace by a Russian aircraft will not affect the international talks on Syria set to take place in Munich Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said Monday.
The alleged incident involving a Russian Su-34 fighter bomber took place on Friday according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry which also said the plane was warned by Turkish air radar units.
The Russian Defense Ministry denied the claim and said no such violation had actually happened. Ministry spokesperson Igor Konashenkov dismissed Ankara's statement as "naked propaganda."
"I don't think so" Gatilov told RIA Novosti answering a question on whether the Turkish claims would affect the international talks on Syria.
The foreign ministers of the Friends of Syria group comprising Russia the United States Saudi Arabia the UAE Oman Egypt Jordan Iran and Iraq are set to evaluate the progress being made in the ongoing Geneva talks between the Syrian government and opposition on February 11 in Munich.
On November 24 a Turkish F-16 fighter shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber with two pilots on board over Syria. Ankara claimed it had downed the Russian warplane as it had allegedly violated Turkish airspace. Both the Russian General Staff and the Syrian Air Defense Command have confirmed that the Russian jet never crossed into Turkish airspace.
In response to Ankara's "stab in the back" as the incident has been described by Russian President Vladimir Putin Moscow imposed a number of economic measures on Turkey.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Feb. 13 (Petra) - Leaders International for Economic Development (LI) and the Crown Prince Foundation (CPF) signed on Tuesday a collaboration agreement to support the Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility Alliance project "CERA," funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan. This agreement reflects the commitment of both organizations to promoting social responsibility and supporting local supply chains in the Kingdom.
The aim of the agreement, which was signed by Ll's Country Manager, Hamzeh Shamaileh, and the CPF's CEO, Tamam Mango, is to support the four-year CERA project, which focuses on motivating major Jordanian companies to shift their purchases of intermediate goods from the global market to the local market. To achieve this, the project will enhance the entrepreneurial responsibility of large companies and attract them to work with smaller Jordanian suppliers.
Simultaneously, the project will contribute to building the necessary human, technical, and financial capacities for owners of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to enable them to respond to the needs of both the Jordanian and global industries.
"In this strategic collaboration, we are thrilled about the potential impact," expressed Mango. "Our aim through this partnership is to advance economic and social objectives, with a particular emphasis on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. At the Foundation, we prioritize fostering strong business partnerships. We are committed to enhancing cooperation with various stakeholders. We firmly believe that the synergy between organizations not only benefits our youth but also enriches society as a whole."
Expressing his positive vision towards the current cooperation with the CPF, Shamaileh said: "This collaboration is an important milestone towards enhancing the economic and social benefits of the CERA project. Through joint efforts, we aspire to be an engine of positive change at the level of Jordanian MSMEs and Jordanian companies. This cooperation will contribute to solving many challenges, such as access to finance, developing capabilities and qualifications, and more broadly, promoting the sustainable development of targeted companies."
Shamaileh predicted that the CERA project will contribute to strengthening the links of local companies, enabling them to effectively integrate into international supply chains and develop specialized products, as well as increase operational efficiency and productivity in innovative ways.
According to a statement, the organization said that this agreement reflects shared optimism and a strong commitment to achieving a positive impact through collaboration between the two organizations in support of the Dutch-funded CERA project. Through this effective partnership, it expects to see a promising future where local companies, through assistance, play a prominent role in the international arena, creating balance and sustainability in the business sector.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 17. The
connection of Azerbaijan's Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur economic
regions to a single energy network has been ensured, Azerbaijan's
Prime Minister Ali Asadov said during the discussion in the
Azerbaijani Parliament of the report on the activities of the
Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan in 2022, trend reports.
Furthermore, as many as 11 hydroelectric power plants
were built on the liberated lands.
He noted that work on the design and construction of
19 highways with a total length of 2,241 kilometers on the
liberated territories, as well as on the construction of the Lachin
International Airport, continued in 2022.
'A total of 18 industrial enterprises have been
registered in the Aghdam Industrial Park and the Araz Valley
Economic Zone Industrial Park in the Karabakh and Eastern Zangazur
economic regions. About 106 million manat ($62.3 million) are
expected to be invested in the implementation of projects in the
industrial parks, and more than 800 new jobs are planned to be
opened,' Asadov said.
He added that, by the order of the President of
Azerbaijan dated November 16, 2022, the 'First State Program of the
'Great Return' to the territories liberated from occupation' was
approved. In order to implement the measures provided for by the
state program, an order of the Cabinet of Ministers was signed.
The Azerbaijani Parliament is holding a meeting for
the discussion of the report on the activities of the Cabinet of
Ministers in 2022. The meeting is attended by PM Ali Asadov and
members of the government.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN) Based on the TASS on Wednesday, quoting Switzerland's Federal Council, the nation’s administration, the European Union's sixth round of penalties on Russia, which includes the partial oil embargo component, have been placed into formal effect.
According to a statement by the Federal Council, as reported by TASS, “with the decision made on June 29, Switzerland puts into effect the new measures introduced by the EU on June 3, 2022.”
These measures " include an embargo on crude oil and certain petroleum products of Russian origin," the Swiss governing body stated.
The declaration read. The oil embargo is going to be gradually implemented in Switzerland as well as should be fully imposed by the beginning of 2023, according to the authorities, “similar to EU measures, the purchase, import, transit and transportation [of Russian oil products] to or within Switzerland is prohibited.”
In addition to the oil embargo, Switzerland has forbidden its corporations from offering auditing and consulting services to Russian businesses and from running advertisements in select Russian publications, such RT and Sputnik.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) The first blockchain-based trade finance deal in the global steel industry has been struck – and it involves a UAE-based business.
The transaction was done by UAE's Universal Tubes & Plastic Industries Ltd. and the Indian metals giant Tata Steel. It involved Universal Tubes importing its order of flat carbon steel to the UAE from Tata Steel's India base. The transaction, with HSBC Bank overseeing it, confirms the 'operational viability of blockchain as an alternative to conventional exchanges of paper-based documentation'.
It was done over the 'Contour' blockchain platform in which HSBC is a founding shareholder. 'We are confident this will pave the way for widespread adoption by other clients, counterparties and industries, many of whom we are already in talks with,' said Sunil Veetil, Regional Head of Global Trade & Receivables Finance (GTRF) at HSBC.
The platform allows all parties to have visibility of a trade with no single organisation having control of all the data.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 24th December, 2017 (WAM) -- The Emirate of Dubai has witnessed the implementation of a newly designed airspace that enhances its efficient utilisation to cater to growth and expansion plans in the sector.
Dubai Air Navigation Services, dans, the air navigation services provider of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has ensured the implementation of 90 new air traffic management procedures and the introduction of 150 new way points, in addition to the training of 168 air traffic controllers to guarantee the successful and seamless transition to the new design of the 'Controlled Airspace' for Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The Air Space Restructuring Project, ARP, aims at delivering crucial benefits to the aviation sector in the UAE at large, such as the enhancement of the airspace capacity to meet the forecasted air traffic demand for 2020 and beyond, and increasing access to all airports within the country.
In the Dubai Aviation sector in particular, the project deliverables cascade into specific transformational results on annual basis such as enabling airlines to save fuel consumption of a total value of US$14.6 million, driving CO2 emission reductions of 90,401 metric tons, while also enhancing air traffic movements capacity to accommodate continuous growth in the controlled airspace for Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Mohammed Ahli, Director-General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO of dans said that the project and its implementation are in accordance with the vision of the nation's leaders to shape the future of aviation, and in line with the vision the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the guidance and leadership of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, during the project, as well as the active management and noble spirit of cooperation at the General Civil Aviation Authority.
"The past three years whilst working on the project, have demonstrated the importance of cross sector collaboration for the greater benefit of the UAE. We are also proud to witness the Aviation sector arrive at new and unprecedented fronts, as it continues to cater to its prestigious customers of airports, airlines and authorities. It is also crucial to acknowledge the tremendous and exemplary efforts exerted by the various project teams, who ensured the successful delivery and implementation of the project," he added.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec.4 (Petra) -- Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs, Ayman Safadi warned the US of dangerous consequences if it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying that such a decision would "trigger anger across the Arab and Muslim world, fuel tension and jeopardize peace efforts." In a phone call with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, late Sunday, Safadi highlighted the need to preserve the historical and legal status of the holy city, stressing at the same time the need to refrain from taking any measures or actions aiming at altering Jerusalem status quo.
Safadi also pointed to the serious consequences of recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, referring to the significance of religious, historical and national status of the city, not only to the Palestinians and Jordanians but for all people in the Arab and Islamic world.
Such a declaration, Safadi told Tillerson, would trigger great anger and bring more tension in the Arab and Muslim world.
Safadi also warned that recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel would jeopardize U.S peace efforts aiming at achieving Israeli-Palestinian peace, welcomed and supported by Jordan and Arab countries .
FM stressed the need to address the status of Jerusalem in the framework of the final negotiations and in accordance with all relevant international resolutions.
The two officials also tackled bilateral ties and other regional issues, highlighting the need to continue working to bring about peace, stability and security to the region . Jordan Foreign Ministry has called for two meetings for the Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the latest developments linked to Jerusalem and means of necessary steps if Trump declares Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
4/12/2017 - 10:37:06 AM
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Devon's common stock for the first quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2021, at a rate of $0.11 per share based on a record date of March 15, 2021.
About Devon Energy
Devon Energy is a leading independent energy company engaged in finding and producing oil and natural gas. Based in Oklahoma City and included in the S & P 500, Devon operates in several of the most prolific oil and natural gas plays in the U.S. with an emphasis on achieving strong returns and capital-efficient cash-flow growth. For more information, please visit [To enable links contact MENAFN] .
| Investor Contacts || Media Contact |
| Scott Coody, 405-552-4735 || Lisa Adams, 405-228-1732 |
| Chris Carr, 405-228-2496 || |
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN) Two officials from the US Federal Reserve have expressed their stance on the matter, indicating that they prefer to have greater confidence in the easing of inflationary pressures before contemplating any potential interest rate reductions this year.
"I would like to have greater confidence that inflation is converging to 2 percent before beginning to cut the policy rate," Governor Lisa D. Cook made remarks during her speech at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs in New Jersey on Thursday.
During the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in July, Governor Lisa D. Cook noted that the risk of inflation persisting above 3 percent for an extended period was "quite salient," she stated. "Since then, inflation has fallen more quickly than anticipated, and the risk of persistently high inflation, though it has not disappeared, appears to have diminished."
"At some point, as we gain greater confidence that disinflation is ongoing and sustainable, that changing outlook will warrant a change in the policy rate," she further mentioned.
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that the Federal Reserve's "strong actions" have effectively pushed its policy rate into restrictive territory. He also emphasized that the restrictive stance of monetary policy is exerting downward pressure on both economic activity and inflation.
"If the economy evolves broadly as expected, it will likely be appropriate to begin dialing back our policy restraint later this year," he made these remarks during a presentation at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
However, Jefferson highlighted three risks that could impact the economic outlook and the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) forecast.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 22
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
The export of polypropylene from Turkmenistan to Russia decreased by 2.6 percent in the first half of 2021, the Federal State Statistics Service of Russia (Rosstat) told Trend .
According to the information, since the beginning of the year, Turkmenistan's export to Russia amounted to over $288 million, increasing by $59 million compared to the same period last year ($229 million in 2020).
In particular, during the reporting period, the largest volume of Turkmen goods exported to Russia fell on tomatoes, which amounted to $35 million.
Also, the volume of polymers of propylene (polypropylene) and other olefins in primary forms exported from Turkmenistan to Russia amounted to $11.8 million, decreasing by 2.6 percent ($15.4 million in 2020).
At the same time, since the beginning of the year, imports of Turkmen cotton yarn to Russia increased by 0.2 percent, amounting to $9.3 million ($7 million in 2020).
In turn, Turkmenistan in 1H2021 imported from Russia goods worth $111 million. It is noted that compared to the same period last year, imports of Russian goods in Turkmenistan decreased by $20 million.
Follow the author on Twitter: @romakayeva
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 1
By Anvar Mammadov – Trend:
The prices in Baku's real estate market increased by 0.46 percent in September 2017, Nusret Ibrahimov, director general of the MBA Group consulting company, real estate expert, told Trend.
The main market segments, except for the primary housing market, showed growth in September, according to him.
"Prices in the secondary housing market grew by 3.25 percent, in the land market – by 1.61 percent, in the market of commercial facilities – by 1.5 percent. Rental housing rose in price by 4.63 percent and rental of commercial facilities went up by 5.75 percent in September. As for the prices in the primary housing market, they decreased by 6.56 percent during the month," he said.
The expert noted that since early 2017, prices in the market have fallen by 3.28 percent.
"In general, the decline in prices slightly slowed, and the rental market has even grown by 0.21 percent from the beginning of the year. Other market segments showed a decrease. Prices in the primary and secondary housing market fell by 17.4 percent and 6.29 percent, respectively. Since the beginning of 2017, prices in the land market have fallen by 4.2 percent, in the market of commercial facilities – by 14.83 percent and prices in the market of their rental have decreased by 14.45 percent," Ibrahimov said.
The growth of prices in September is seasonal, according to the expert.
"This is common – following certain decrease in summer, in autumn, the market starts to become active. We are seeing a similar situation this year as well. I think in October, the market will continue to show growth, some correction in prices may occur in November, but by the end of the year prices should increase again," he said.
Earlier, Ibrahimov said that the prices in the real estate market can increase by ten percent in 2017. The gradual adaptation of the population to the current situation and the restoration of Azerbaijan Mortgage Fund's activity can contribute to it.
The prices in Baku's real estate market in US dollar terms decreased by 31.53 percent in 2016.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN) In December, year-ahead inflation expectations in the United States witnessed a notable decline, dropping to 3.1 percent from November's 4.5 percent, marking the lowest reading since March 2021.
This information is based on a survey conducted by the University of Michigan and reported on Friday. Concurrently, long-run inflation expectations for this month decreased to 2.8 percent, down from 3.2 percent in the previous month, aligning with the second-lowest reading since July 2021, as indicated by the survey findings.
The survey also highlighted a substantial improvement in US consumer sentiment for December, with a noteworthy 13 percent increase. This positive shift effectively erased all the declines observed over the preceding four months.
According to the preliminary results of the survey, the index of consumer sentiment surged by 8.1 percentage points, reaching 69.4 in December, compared to 61.3 in November. Notably, this figure exceeded market expectations, which had estimated the index to come in at 62.0.
"Sentiment is now about 39 percent above the all-time low measured in June of 2022 but still well below pre-pandemic levels," Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu stated in a declaration. "All five index components rose this month, led by surges of over 24 percent for both the short and long-run outlook for business conditions."
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Brussels, Aug 18 (IANS) Josep Borrell, the European Union's (EU) foreign policy chief, on Thursday started high-level crisis talks between Kosovo and Serbia in Brussels, urging both sides to show flexibility.
'Recent tensions in the north of Kosovo have demonstrated yet again that it is time to move forward towards full normalisation,' Borell said in a tweet.
Hoping for progress, Borrell called on both Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, 'to be open and flexible to find common ground'.
The two Balkan leaders arrived for the EU-mediated talks after separately meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday to discuss recent tensions.
The NATO chief hosted talks after a dispute over car licence plates and identity documents in late July resulted in barricades and shots fired close to the Kosovo-Serbia border.
KFOR, NATO's peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, numbering around 4,000 troops, said in response that it was monitoring the situation closely and is prepared to intervene 'if stability is jeopardized'.
While welcoming the now-improved situation, Stoltenberg repeated that KFOR 'will take any measure that is necessary to ensure a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all the people of Kosovo.'
Kosovo, which is predominantly inhabited by ethnic Albanians, broke away from Serbia in 1999 and declared independence in 2008.
Serbia has not recognised Kosovo's independence and continues to lay claim to the territory. Most NATO and EU countries recognize Kosovo as a separate state.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) After two months of intense legal pressure and the final rejection of the latest claims from other bidders, the Korean HPH Joint Venture Consortium was awarded the design, construction, and financing of Metro Line 3 at a cost of $2.057 billion.
The HPH Consortium is made up of Hyundai Engineering & Construction and Posco E & C.
The General Directorate of Public Procurement dismissed the latest claims lodged by the ACPC Consortium and the China Railway Group Limited. Last Thursday, Thursday, January 30, two were rejected and yesterday the third Monday.
However, there are five business days for the proponents to go to the Administrative Court of Public Contracts and submit a challenge to the act, but to do so they must record a bond of 15% of the value of the contract.
Line 3 of the Metro will be 25 kilometers long and it is estimated that the entire 25 kilometers journey - from the Albrook station to the City of the Future - will take 45 minutes.
The MOP projects that the work will generate 3,500 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs. And will also benefit some 500,000 people living west of Panama City.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: The desalination plant at Umm Al Houl in Doha has completed one million hours without any accidents involving lost time injury (Zero LTI) thanks to the great efforts of its workers and the safety measures applied in the plant. The plant is part of a large-scale Integrated Water and Power Project (IWPP) that produces approximately 2,500 MW of electric power and can reach a daily total of 894,000 m3, including the production of MSF. The desalination plant designed, built and operated by Acciona for the last 6 years supplies more than 3 million people.
This achievement demonstrates Acciona's commitment to hazard prevention and the application of measures that ensure the safety and health of everyone involved, as well as the responsibility of the workers themselves by prioritising and improving safety in the workplace.
Acciona has been the main partner in the project, designing, constructing and operating of the plant from 2017 to the present day. This reverse osmosis desalination plant has a total daily capacity of 894,000 m3 (in two phases) and represents a milestone in the world of desalination because it is the first time that reverse osmosis technology has been applied on a large scale in the country.
This safety milestone is the result of teamwork by the workers and the operator, following several training courses in health and wellbeing. A number of Safety and Hygiene (HSE) measures have been implemented and inspections have been made on a more detailed and frequent basis, which has led to an improvement in the state of the equipment and machinery.
Among the preventive measures applied are the regular operation and maintenance meetings related to work permits (PTW), improvements in the organisation of the work such as the use of colour coding, certifications, the creation of specialized HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) committees, and -in particular- the efforts made in digitisation, and many others.
All this means that situations of risk can be identified at an early stage and workplace accidents can be avoided.
It is also noteworthy that this milestone has been reached by strict compliance with established international and local protocols to offset the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the vaccination of 100 percent of the workforce.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) aims to become a full-fledged energy company over the next few years positioning Oman as a leading centre of solar energy development in the region.
Inaugurating the Miraah Solar Project and the Visitor Centre, Raoul Restucci, managing director of PDO said, 'Oman is blessed with sun virtually every day of the year and has one of the highest solar energy densities in the world.
'Therefore, solar power represents an enormous opportunity for this country. I am confident the technology and expertise that we see before us today will help to position Oman as a leading centre of solar energy development in the region.'
He said that PDO is determined to play its part in this exciting journey for the country. 'Last year, we announced our intention to gradually transition into a full-fledged energy company. Miraah is a very tangible example of this commitment. We are combining this with other initiatives such as solar power generation for our headquarters. This will also feed into the national grid at peak times, establishing a 100MW Solar PV farm in our concession area at Amin and ensures measures to reduce gas flaring as well as explore new forms of renewable energy such as wind power.'
In taking full advantage of what renewable energy can offer Oman, Restucci said there is a need to draw on support and expertise in all areas. 'It is for this reason that PDO has recently joined forces with bodies such as The Research Council, National Field Research Centre for Environment Conservation (NFRC) and Riyada as well as institutions including Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat University and Sohar University to share best practices, work on problems and create a forum to generate new sustainable energy ideas.' He said that the renewable energy sector will drive growth in jobs too.
'As you can see there is considerable amount of work that is ongoing across many fronts but there is still much more to do if we are to realise our long-term sustainable energy ambitions for Oman,' Restucci said.
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – Saudi Arabia was one of the countries that stood out as leading destinations for Brazilian poultry from January to May this year. A Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) survey pointed out that the Saudis bought 148,100 tonnes of the product, up 19.4% over the same period in 2022.
In the first five months of this year, Brazil exported 2.18 million tonnes of poultry, a volume 9.7% higher than from January to May last year. In terms of revenue, shipments tallied USD 4.28 billion, a 13.4% increase in the same comparison.
China was the leading destination, with 328,000 tonnes and a 32.6% purchase expansion. Japan, South Africa, the European Union, and Saudi Arabia also stood out.
In May, exports totaled 433,300 tonnes, 0.9% more than the volume exported in the same period of 2022. Revenue reached USD 867.4 million, down 4.1% from May last year.
“The conservation of exports at levels above the monthly record average of 430,000 tonnes demonstrates the international perception of the responsibility with which the government and the private sector in Brazil have dealt the issue of Avian Influenza in wild birds and also highlights the confidence the international market has in Brazil's sanitary status, as well as in our ability to guarantee the supply to importing countries,” said the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin, in a press release.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
The post saudi arabia's purchases of brazilian poultry up 19% appeared first on agência de notícias brasil-árabe .
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- The Conversation) Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University Profile Articles Activity
I am an expert in delivering research, analysis and policy to foster strategic development across the Pacific islands region. With more than 20 years' experience of living and working in the Pacific, I understand its needs, issues and challenges, and have built strong networks with policy makers, opinion formers, key institutions and development partners.
I am a former Lecturer in Law at the University of the South Pacific. As a consultant, my clients have included the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, The World Health Organization, the Asian Development Bank, the government of Vanuatu, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the Lowy Institute for International Policy, the Development Policy Centre, the Pacific Leadership Program, the Pacific Media Advisory Service (PACMAS), Pacific Trade & Invest (PT&I), Oxfam Australia as well as DFAT and the New Zealand Government.
I provide expert commentary to numerous media outlets, including ABC, SBS, Radio Australia, Radio National, Radio NZ, The Guardian Australia, BBC, Reuters, The South China Morning Post
- 2019–present Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
- –present Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Political Science & International Studies, The University of Queensland
- 2000 University of Wales, Cardiff, PhD
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN- IANS) >
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Following India's thumping win over New Zealand in Mumbai, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan lavished praise on Virat Kohli, saying he is 'the best Test captain the country has ever had'.
Irfan made the comment on Twitter after the Kohli-led side thrashed the Black Caps by a huge margin, 372 runs, to seal the Test at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.
'As I have said earlier and saying it again @imVkohli is the best Test Captain India have ever had! He's at the top with the win percentage of 59.09 per cent and the second spot is at 45 per cent,' tweeted Irfan.
The victory in Mumbai also meant that India registered their 14th consecutive series win at home and 11th straight under Kohli's leadership.
With the home series win, India bagged 12 points and climbed to number one position in the World Test Championship 2021/23 standings. Now they have 124 points and are ahead of New Zealand who have 121 rating points.
Australia, who are set to start the Ashes series from December 8, are in third position with 108 points, while England are in fourth position, just one point behind Australia.
They are followed by Pakistan (92), South Africa (88), Sri Lanka (83), West Indies (75), Bangladesh (49), and Zimbabwe (31).
India will now head to South Africa for three Tests and three ODIs, beginning December 26.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)
Dubai entities have developed a new epidemiological model to predict Covid-19 spread.
Researchers at Smart Dubai and the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) developed and tested a specialised version of the Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Removed (SEIR) model, which is better able to capture the unique dynamics of the Covid-19 outbreak.
SEIR model is widely used in epidemiology to mathematically model the spread of infectious diseases with incubation periods.
The newly-developed model — called Susceptible-Exposed-Asymptomatic-Hospitalized-Isolated-Removed (SEAHIR) — can forecast healthcare requirements and also take into consideration the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as physical distancing, and different testing strategies on the number of confirmed cases.
The team used a publicly available dataset from the UAE as a case study to optimise the main parameters of the model and benchmark it against the historical number of cases.
The SEAHIR model was used by Dubai’s Covid-19 Command and Control Center to make timely measures on developing testing strategies, increasing healthcare capacity, and implementing interventions to contain the spread of the virus.
The novel six-compartment SEAHIR model could be utilised and extended by decision makers and researchers in other countries for current or future pandemics.
''This paper is a significant accomplishment as it outlines our data-driven approach to addressing the Covid-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the UAE and Dubai,” said Younus Al Nasser, assistant director-general of Smart Dubai, and CEO of the Dubai Data Establishment.
''Our approach to handling the pandemic and its repercussions echoed our tactics to drive Dubai’s digital transformation and sustainable development, where we consistently rely on accurate data when planning Dubai’s transformation into the happiest smart city of the future,” said Al Nasser, was one of six authors who developed the paper.
The other authors who developed the paper are Dr Alexandros Leontitsis and Dr Aamena Alshamsi from Smart Dubai and Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Professor Abiola Senok, and Dr Tom Loney from the College of Medicine at the Mohammed bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
''Collaboration and sharing of knowledge is key to ending the global pandemic,” said Dr Amer Sharif, vice-chancellor, MBRU, and Head of the Dubai Covid-19 Command and Control Center.
Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.


Student news — All A honor rolls
These students from Berryville have been named to All-A Honor Roll:
Jonathan Bunker, sixth grade; Emma Bunker, sophomore, and Caitlin Bunker, senior.
These students from …
To See This and Every Local Story from The Winchester Star, Click Here to Become a Subscriber!
Login to view the full story