(MENAFN) The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has stated in a recent survey that nearly half of companies in the UK recorded a decline in domestic sales in the third quarter (Q3) of 2020 despite the resurgence of many businesses.
The BCC Quarterly Economic Survey states that along with the 6,410 companies surveyed by BCC, 46 percent of them recorded a decline in domestic sales in Q3, losing as much as 73 percent in the previous quarter, suggesting a weak performance that continues amid the crash. of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Chief economist Suren Thiru at BCC stated that “Our latest survey shows that the underlying economic conditions remained very weak in the third quarter,”.
Thiru stated that although the downturn in movements is slowing as business picks up, they remain “far from pre-pandemic levels with little sign of a quick ‘V’ shape recovery.”
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(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 11th January, 2018 (WAM) -- More than 1,100 representatives of governments from 150 countries will meet in Abu Dhabi to attend the Eighth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, taking place on 13th -14th January, 2018.
As the world's principal platform for international cooperation on renewable energy, the assembly will provide strategic guidance to the work of the agency for the next four years and position it to play a key role in driving the global energy transformation.
"As renewable energy costs decline, technology advances and deployment accelerates around the world, we are entering a new age of energy transformation, with renewable energy becoming a significant driver of economic growth, job creation, and socioeconomic development, while also addressing climate change and reducing air pollution," IRENA's Director-General, Adnan Z. Amin, said.
"At the IRENA Assembly, our global membership will set the direction of the agency in the coming years and chart a roadmap for the energy system of the future a future that will be increasingly decarbonised, decentralised and digitalised," he added.
Since 2013, more than US$1 trillion has been invested in renewables globally and today the industry accounts for nearly 10 million jobs worldwide. As countries, cities and corporates drive progress towards a low-carbon energy system, the assembly will take stock of progress in renewables deployment, and the decarbonisation of the electricity system as well as end-use sectors such as heating, cooling and transportation.
President of the Assembly, and Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining for Uruguay, Carolina Cosse, said, "Uruguay is honoured to preside over the eighth session of the Assembly of IRENA, an organisation that plays a central role in promoting renewable energy worldwide. Uruguay is proof that high shares of variable renewable energy can be successfully integrated into the energy mix.
"Just last year, 97 percent of our electricity was generated by renewables, out of which 35 percent came from wind, and over 60 percent of our primary mix is renewable mainly based on the use of biofuels," Minister Cosse said. "This year marks our fifth without the need to import power, as well as increasing our exports to neighbouring countries. Our next challenge is to move foward on electric transportation and I believe Uruguay is ready to be the next regional platform where this technology can be developed and implemented."
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(MENAFN) The Russian embassy in Canada has criticized the nation’s administration over its opposition to a new law criminalizing the spread of LGBTQ “propaganda” in Russia. Canadians should keep their “alien” beliefs to themselves, the diplomatic mission underlined on Saturday, retelling them that there are only two genders.
The measure restricts “propaganda” normalizing non-traditional ties, pedophilia, and gender reassignment, and passed the upper house of Russia’s State Duma on Thursday. Widely witnessed as a follow-up to a 2013 law banning the spread of LGBTQ materials among minors, it extends this restriction to “both minors and adults.”
Canada slammed the passage of the bill, blaming Russian politicians of starting “a climate of fear and intimidation” among LGBTQ people and “impacting the human rights of all in Russia.”
The condemnation was inked by 33 other members of the ‘Equal Rights Coalition,’ a group of mostly Western countries loyal to support gay rights around the globe.
By opposing the bill, Canada is “deliberately distorting reality by conflating the concepts of individual sexual preferences and universal human rights,” the Russian embassy tweeted. “There is no discrimination in Russia with respect to the rights of sexual and other kinds of minorities,” the embassy continued. “However…a person's freedom ends where another man’s freedom begins.”
“We believe that non-traditional relations propaganda…infringes the rights of the traditional majority of Russian citizens willing to protect themselves and their children from being imposed with precepts that are alien to their spiritual and moral values,” according to the tweet.
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(MENAFN- Khaama Press)
Women in Government Relations, a US-based organization has recognized Maryam Rayed, an activist for democracy and women's political empowerment as an advocate of the year in an event that was organized in Washington DC on Monday.
The Excellence in Advocacy Awards is a prestigious annual program that has honored women advocates and leaders in the field of government relations and advocacy since 2001.
This year and for the first time, the organization recognizes an Afghan woman for her activism and advocacy in the category of Advocate on the Rise. Rayed has founded and co-founded several nonprofit organizations in Afghanistan and the region, including the and , a non-profit organization that works for the endowment of democracy, women's education and free press in Afghanistan. Both grassroots research and advocacy centers provide a safe platform for women's meaningful participation in political and social arenas and promote democracy.
Currently, Rayed is a Fulbright scholar pursuing her second master's degree in Governance and Diplomacy at Georgetown University of Washington DC. According to Rayed, her research focuses on Women, Peace and Security, and the US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and South Asia.
Speaking about her background to Khaama Press, Maryam said that she has also served as a fellow at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), where she conducted research on Afghanistan's SDGs agenda.
She believes that the women's global movement should stand in solidarity with women from Afghanistan, Iran, and those living under authoritarian rules and harsh circumstances.
“In building a free, peaceful, and just world, we must make sure women in these parts of the world are treated with dignity and equality,” she told Khaama Press.
Rayed believes that diversifying stages and platforms to include vulnerable voices is an urgent need for women's global movements to achieve their ultimate goal.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) A trusted house help, who had been employed for eight years in the residence of a zonal engineer in the Irrigation Department here, has been arrested for theft involving Rs 35 lakhs in cash and a diamond.
The arrest of Anuradha (48) along with five accomplices, including her son-in-law Sumti Singh (27) and her son Abhay Singh (19), all hailing from Lakhimpur Kheri, led to the busting of the gang.
During the arrest, police recovered Rs 27 lakhs in cash.
Additionally, the gang had invested the remaining amount in the purchase of three iPhones and various gold and silver jewellery, all of which were seized, according to Syed Abbas Ali, ADCP, East.
The incident came to light when the victim reported the robbery at the Vibhuti Kahnd police station on December 25, 2023 detailing the events that transpired on the night of December 23.
An FIR was registered, revealing that the victim, an officer in the irrigation department posted at Jhansi division, often left his house unoccupied.
ADCP Ali explained:“Their house help Anuradha, who had been employed at the victim's home for eight years, devised a plan to rob the house. She enlisted the help of her relatives from Lakhimpur, executing the robbery on the night of December 23.”
Following the filing of the FIR, a police team employed CCTV footage, surveillance, and manual inputs to identify the accused, leading to their subsequent arrests.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Morocco on Friday, January 5 wrote to the United Nations Secretary-General , urging him to intervene on Polisario's illegal armed operations in the restricted buffer strip of Guerguerat.
The letter has came in response to the continuous provocative actions carried out by the Polisario Front in the region.
On Thursday, a trucker crossing the Moroccan-Mauritanian border told Moroccan magazine Telquel that armed forces of the separatist group stopped several trucks registered in Morocco to search them. Truck drivers have also been deprived of their mobile phones during illegal checkpoints carried out by armed elements of the Polisario Front.
Moroccan diplomats told the magazine that Polisario's operations were denounced and reported by Morocco in a letter sent to the United Nations. 'They are violating the ceasefire agreement and ,' said the unidentified Moroccan diplomat. He added that MINURSO has already asked the Polisario elements to leave the Guerguerat.
Earlier this week, the front stopped a race vehicle of two participants in a rally competition, blocking the borders that link the disputed territory to the Mauritanian borders.
The armed elements of the Polisario checked the identity of the drivers before ordering them to leave the premises. Over 100 participants in the 'Africa Eco Race' rally hit the road on December 31 from Monaco. The participants have to drive through the Moroccan-Mauritanian border at the Guerguerat border crossing on January 8 to reach Dakar on January 14.
Social media accounts, which have separatist motives, called for a boycott of the rally. The rally uses communication means, including a map that is consistent with Morocco's territorial integrity, added Telquel.
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(MENAFN) The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN has been greatly impacted by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, with some scientists refusing to co-author articles with Russian experts, according to a story published on Sunday by The Guardian. The problem has already caused a sharp decline in publications, and it is anticipated that it is going to continue to cause difficulties for researchers, PhD candidates, and postdocs in the future.
According to the publication, which cited sources inside the organization, before the crisis, Russian institutions and individuals participated in about 7 percent of CERN's cooperation. Since the conflict between Moscow and Kiev broke out last February, a hostile attitude towards Russians has been exhibited by many European scientists, Fedor Ratnikov, a Russian physicist who used to work at the LHC before 2016, has declared.
Ratnikov disclosed to the media, “we have Ukrainian collaborators for whom this question is naturally extremely painful. [But] most of my Ukrainian colleagues do not extend responsibility for the invasion to their colleagues from Russian institutes. I would say that some of my EU colleagues are much more radical.”
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Oil Prices Stable on Output Outages in U.S.
Oil prices were broadly stable on Wednesday as pressure from a strengthening dollar and crude storage builds was offset by U.S. production cuts caused by Hurricane Ian.
Brent crude futures were up 0.3% at $86.56 U.S. per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures added 0.4% to trade at $78.85 per barrel. Both contracts erased earlier falls after rising over 2% in the previous session.
In the Gulf of Mexico, about 190,000 barrels per day of oil production, or 11% of the Gulf's total, were shut-in due to Hurricane Ian.
But the dollar hit a fresh two-decade peak against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as rising global interest rates fed recession concerns. A strong dollar reduces demand for oil by making it more expensive for buyers using other currencies.
U.S. crude oil stocks rose about 4.2 million barrels for the week ended Sept. 23, while gasoline inventories fell about one million barrels, according to market sources on Tuesday, citing figures from industry group the American Petroleum Institute.
In addition, Goldman Sachs cut its 2023 oil price forecast on Tuesday, due to expectations of weaker demand and a stronger U.S. dollar, but said global supply disappointments only reinforced its long-term bullish outlook.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Thu 25 Nov 2021, 11:36 AM
With residents all set to enjoy a four-day UAE National Day break, airports in the country are expecting a surge in passenger traffic over the coming week.
According to Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport, the peak is expected to last until the school winter break ends.
To ensure a smooth travel experience, Etihad has opened an early check-in facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The service is available from November 25 to December 31, allowing passengers to check in from between eight and 24 hours before their flight.
One person can check in and drop off baggage on behalf of family members travelling together. They must present the travel and Covid-19 related documents for the entire group. The early check-in desk is open from 9am to 4am, seven days a week, and is located at Skypark Plaza level three.
“Guests using this facility will receive two hours of free parking at Skypark while checking in,” Etihad said.
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Alternatively, for a fee, passengers can use Etihad's home check-in service. Fees start from Dh220 for the service.
Dubai Airports is also expecting a major surge in passenger traffic . In a statement, the operator said that 1.8 million passengers are expected to pass through Dubai International airport between November 25 and December 5.
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(MENAFN- R Hotels) Vijil Velappan will head the security teams of The Retreat Palm Dubai, Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai, and ibis Styles Jumeira
Dubai, UAE (November 22, 2021) – R Hotels announces the promotion of Vijil Velappan as the new cluster security manager of its three Dubai properties - The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai, and ibis Styles Jumeira Dubai.
Prior to the promotion, he was the security manager at Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai. He also worked as an assistant safety and security manager, and hygiene officer at Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel in Abu Dhabi. He has more than 15 years of experience in the field of safety and security in the UAE, and was a member of Indian Air Force security branch for more than 17 years.
Samir Arora, the cluster manager for the three properties, commented: “The teams at The Retreat Palm Dubai, Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Dubai, and ibis Styles Jumeira congratulate Vijil on his well-earned promotion. As we place utmost priority on the safety and security of our guests, we have full confidence in his ability to lead the security teams in each hotel and he has our full support in his new role.”
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sara Israfilbayova
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has concluded the final review of the project for allocating $500 million loan for construction of the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP).
The Bank reported that now the project awaits board approval on October 18.
The funds will be allocated to Azerbaijan's Southern Gas Corridor Closed Joint Stock Company (borrower).
The loan will be used to finance a portion of the borrower's commitments to TANAP.
TANAP project envisages transportation of gas from Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field to the western borders of Turkey. The gas will be delivered to Turkey in 2018 and after completion of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline's construction the gas will be delivered to Europe in early 2020.
The length of TANAP is 1,850 kilometers with an initial capacity of 16 billion cubic meters of gas. Around six billion cubic meters of this gas is meant to be delivered to Turkey, with the remaining volume to be supplied to Europe.
The project's total cost is estimated at $8.6 billion.
Along with the EBRD, a number of other international financial institutions will support the project.
The World Bank has committed $800 million financing for TANAP and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has committed $600 million. The European Investment Bank is also considering financing for the TANAP project.
The Southern Gas Corridor Closed Joint Stock Company is owned 51 percent by the Republic of Azerbaijan and 49 percent by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan. The Borrower, a 58 percent shareholder in TANAP A.S., manages Azerbaijan's interest in the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline project.
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(MENAFN- NewsIn) Colombo, Nov 20 (NewsWire) – Popular international vlogger 'Nas Daily' signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka's Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) today (Nov 20).
International vlogger 'Nas Daily' is currently in Sri Lanka on an invitation extended by the SLTPB.
Issuing a statement, the Tourism Ministry said the agreement signed with 'Nas Daily' is aimed at helping promote Sri Lanka Tourism.
Meanwhile, taking to 'X', Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando announced an agreement has been signed with 'Nas Daily' to produce three special videos promoting Sri Lanka Tourism.
Nuseir Yassin is an Israeli-Palestinian-Kittitian vlogger, known as 'Nas Daily', from the name used on his Facebook, TikTok and Instagram pages for his over 1,000 daily, one-minute-long videos.
He has previously produced three videos on Sri Lanka titled 'This is Made of Poop', 'My Biggest Money Mistake', and 'The Key Board Warrior'.
In 2020, 'Nas Daily' named Sri Lanka as 'The Most Generous Country During Covid', via a video produced of the same name.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
SriLankan Airlines has denied claims with regards to the meals in the business class seating of its flights.
A video shared on social media showed a passenger raising concerns over the unavailability of a meal he had ordered in one SriLankan Airlines flight.
SriLankan Airlines said that on this particular flight business class passengers were offered four meal choices as their main course; chicken, sea food, beef and vegetarian—and depending on the number of passengers, a selected number of each choice was uplifted.
Airlines world over, whilst offering their passengers meal options to choose from, do not uplift all meal options equal to the full number of passengers where the latter will pick only one out of the given choices. As all other global airlines, SriLankan Airlines is mindful of minimizing wastage when it comes to uplifting a number of extra meals, as it is both economically detrimental and contradicts the sustainability ethos of the airline.
As such, depending on the feedback and insights on meal preferences of passengers carried so far, the number of meals uplifted from each category is pre-decided, and the airline ensures that the passenger always has a choice between two or more.
Therefore, it is common for one meal option to run out before the rest, and it is standard practice among all carriers to offer passengers what is available.
“What is captured in this footage is a narration of such an incident where the choice requested by two passengers was out of stock, and therefore they were offered the alternative options. It is evident that the onlooker who recorded the video interpreted it, deliberately or otherwise, as non-availability of meals, which is both false and misleading,” the airline said in a statement.
The airline's business class meal service on the flight in question consisted of a hors d'eouvre, salad, main course and a dessert with Sri Lankan tea, coffee and a range of local and foreign beverages served on request throughout the journey, concluding with a continental breakfast served before arrival at the destination. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Offering Omani youth the opportunity to exhibit their artistic talent, Ooredoo awarded Manal al Battashi with RO300 for her fifth place finish in the highly popular Shababiah art competition.
Drawing on Shababiah's power to unite youth from across Oman, Manal's artwork celebrated the brand's ability to connect people in the sultanate from diverse backgrounds and regions.
Manal commented on her participation, saying, 'Thanks to Shababiah, the youth of Oman now have instant access to everything we need in today's digital world, from unlimited Internet and strong networks to a large quota of mobile minutes. Artists like me can now send images or work through the Internet seamlessly. With Shababiah there are no limits or barriers and that is what my painting represents.'
She added, 'I feel very proud to be one of the top five contestants. I would like to thank God for giving me this talent and my parents for their constant support and encouragement. I would also like to thank Ooredoo for creating this unique platform and giving us the chance to showcase our creativity.'
Shababiah has continued to earn a reputation with the youth of Oman as the lifestyle partner of choice by offering unique sponsorships, events, movie premiers and exciting competitions that empower them with opportunities to showcase their skills.
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(MENAFN- VMR News)
The major players in the copper sputtering target market include CXMET, Honeywell Electronic Materials, JX Nippon, KFMI, KJLC, Plansee, Praxair, Sumitomo Chemical Com-pang, Tosoh and ULVAL. The increasing demand for semiconductors for consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and computers around the globe is primarily driving the market growth. Growing exploration and production activities in the medical and defense industry vertical are again accelerating market growth. However, difficulty in putting uniformly targets of complex structures and low deposition rate for some materials in sputtering target technique is likely to restrict the market growth. Whereas, the advancement and innovation in the technology associated with the copper sputtering target by the well established and emerging manufacturers are expected to create potential opportunities over the forecast period.
The entire copper sputtering target market has been sub-categorized into type and application. current and future demand for copper sputtering target market across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
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A week ago, Powered Alliance Solar, through the media, announced the key benefits of using solar power.
Powered Alliance Solar, an experienced and trusted Solar Power Company in Boise , decided to share the benefits people enjoy when they switch to using solar power. The company said that it chose to share this critical information so that most residents of Boise understand what they are missing out on by not having solar power in their homes.
Powered Alliance Solar said that solar power is a perfect way to save money. The company mentioned that once one switch to solar, they cut or reduce the cost incurred on electricity bills and get paid for their power production by their power company. In addition to this, the Solar Installation Company in Boise also said that solar gives homeowners control of their power. To explain this, they stated that people with solar power have the freedom to produce the energy they require to power their homes, farms, or businesses. Furthermore, they emphasized that solar power will keep people connected to power even when the power grid goes down.
The Solar Panel Installers of Boise insisted that solar power utilizes natural energy and produces zero greenhouse gasses or air pollutants to expound on this. The company also said that solar power requires little to no water, making it have a much smaller effect on the environment than other traditional energy sources. Powered Alliance Solar also mentioned that solar helps conserve the environment.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) The International Exhibition Centre of China's Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region (XUAR) in Urumqi hosted the opening ceremony of
the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum "Year of Tourism
2023," Azernews reports.
The event involves over 300 leaders of tourism organisations,
representatives of international organisations, government and
business entities, tourism experts, and diplomats from Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka, Qatar, Algeria, Morocco, and Uzbekistan.
The ceremony was preceded by the presentation of an exhibition
showcasing the tourism potential of different countries and various
projects in the development of the tourism sector to the
Welcoming remarks to the forum participants were delivered by
the Chairman of the XUAR Government of China, Erkin Tunyaz, the
Secretary-General of the SCO, Zhang Min, and the Deputy
Secretary-General of the SCO, Janesh Kain, who briefed on the
achievements of the SCO in the field of tourism and the
attractiveness of the tourism sector in XUAR and shared future
Azerbaijan is represented at the forum by employees of the State
Tourism Agency and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in China.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan, an active SCO dialogue partner, was one
of the first countries to endorse China's "Belt and Road" program,
greatly contributing to its execution with its economic and
transportation logistics capacity.
Given the importance of tourism growth to the economy, it is
worth noting that Azerbaijan's commercial turnover with SCO member
countries climbed by 45.8 percent last year, surpassing $9
Last year, these countries accounted for 17 percent of
Azerbaijan's foreign trade. SCO members have invested more than $12
bln in the economy of Azerbaijan.
The government put $3.2 bln into the economies of SCO
As a result, future tourist growth between Azerbaijan and the
SCO will be a mutually beneficial partnership.
The SCO Forum "Year of Tourism 2023" is an initiative to promote
tourism in the region and to encourage cooperation between the
member countries. The forum aims to foster collaboration between
the SCO member countries in the tourism industry, to share best
practices, and to develop strategies for the development of the
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: Qatar University (QU) has been placed 52 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2018.
The announcement came on the THE website.
In a press release on the occasion, Qatar University said that this new position is an important achievement as the university was placed 52 out of the top 350 institutions from 25 countries in Asia, and the third among the best universities in the Arab world.
In calculating the top universities in Asia, the THE Asia University Rankings 2018 use the same 13 performance indicators as the THE World University Rankings after they are recalibrated to reflect the attributes of Asia's institutions and to provide the most comprehensive and balanced comparisons trusted by students, academics, university leaders, industry and governments.
The performance indicators are grouped into five areas: the learning environment (25%), volume, income and reputation (30%), research influence (30%), International Outlook -- staff, students and research (7.5%), and Industry Income (7.5%).
QU President Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham expressed his pride in achieving the 52nd place in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2018, saying that this achievement highlights QU's continuous efforts to advance its standing in the Asia region as the university was placed 77th for the 2017 edition.
He also stressed the University's efforts to achieve excellence in education and high quality scientific research and its commitment to provide the best educational means for its students and to motivate them.
For his part, Director of QU's Scholarships and Partnerships Office Cesar Wazen said that the new rankings confirm the high proportion of the resources of scientific researches at the university, as well as the quality of these researches, stressing that the resources allocated to scientific researches were not affected despite the current Gulf crisis and low oil prices.
The overall impression of the siege is that it serves as a catalyst for implementing the transition to a knowledge-based economy, he said, adding that in this context, the University's research and development strategy effectively contributes to providing the country with human resources capable of adapting rapidly to change and that QU is the incubator of these ideas.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In November 2021, businesses worsened their expectations for their performance and business prospects
This is evidenced by the business activity expectations index (BAEI) , which the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) calculates on a monthly basis, Ukrinform reports.
“In November, businesses downgraded their views about their economic outlook. This is evidenced by the business activity expectations index (BAEI), which the NBU calculates on a monthly basis. In November 2021, the index was 49.8, down from 51.4 in October, dropping slightly below its neutral level for the first time in the last seven months (since May 2021). Surging energy prices, shortages of raw materials, higher production costs and an increase in COVID-19 cases, both in Ukraine and globally, weakened expectations in most of the surveyed sectors,” reads the report.
In particular, services companies had the strongest response to tighter quarantine restrictions, downgrading their expectations of their economic performance.
It is noted that companies in all sectors continued to report intentions to raise their selling prices on the back of higher raw material and supplies prices. In addition, companies downgraded their employment expectations – respondents in all sectors reported no intentions to expand their workforces. Construction companies had the most pessimistic employment expectations, while services companies retained their neutral expectations.
The survey was conducted between November 4 and November 23, 2021 among 385 companies. Out of the companies polled, 43.4% are industrial companies, 28.6% - companies in the services sector, 5.5% - construction companies; 33.2% of the respondents are large companies, 30.4% medium companies, and 36.4% small companies.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 27. A broadband network
with a minimum data transfer rate of 25 Mbit/s will be built in
Azerbaijan by the end of 2024, Aztelekom LLC (the national
telecommunications operator) told trend .
According to the company, over a million households in the
country are provided with fast and uninterrupted fiber-optic
Internet based on GPON technology which stands for Gigabit Passive
Aztelekom LLC is the main operator of the Online Azerbaijan
project, implemented jointly with several telecom operators on the
basis of public-private partnership.
The project includes the construction of a fast and
uninterrupted fiber-optic network based on GPON technology.
Moreover, before the adoption of the Online Azerbaijan project,
the broadband Internet coverage rate across the country was less
than 10 percent, and the average speed was unsatisfactory. Today,
more than 39 percent of households are covered by broadband
The Online Azerbaijan project aims to improve the well-being of
the population by providing high-speed Internet access, as well as
innovative solutions to facilitate its use by people and
organizations in the most remote areas of the country.
The project is being implemented by Aztelecom LLC, Baku
Telephone Communications LLC, Azeronline LTD, Smart Systems
Technology and MegaLink on the basis of a public-private
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Will the US Housing Market Bounce Back in the Months Ahead?
The United States housing market passed through the pandemic in pretty good shape, especially in major metropolitan areas where demand remained strong. However, soaring inflation rates forced the US Federal Reserve to pursue its most aggressive rate tightening policy in nearly two decades. From the outset, there was concern that this would wreak havoc on real estate prices and sales.
According to Freddie Mac, the national average 30-year mortgage rate soared to a 23-year high of 7.79% at the end of October 2023. Meanwhile, the 30-year fixed rate eased to 7.44% in the week ending November 16, 2023.
These high rates have dissuaded prospective home buyers in the second half of 2023. Monthly existing-home sales were down for the fourth month in a row in October. All four major U.S. regions posted sales declines according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Regardless, demand remains high as the U.S. and many of its peers in the developed world have continued to maintain low housing supply. High immigration levels should keep a steady floor for this sector going forward.
Rising credit card delinquencies and a shaky economic picture likely means that the Federal Reserve is either close to the end of its interest rate tightening cycle, or already at peak rates. A downward move is something many experts and analysts are predicting in 2024. That could give a boost to top housing stocks like NVR (NYSE:NVR) and LGI Homes (NASDAQ:LGIH).
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A fantastic season kept rolling along last Saturday as the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines swept Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton 25-23, 25-10, 25-13 for their third consecutive Section 8AA championship.
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ANKARA: Two more ships left from Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Saturday, Turkey's defence ministry said, bringing the total number of ships to depart the country under a U.N.-brokered deal to 16.
The Barbados-flagged Fulmar S left Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, carrying 12,000 tonnes of corn to Turkey's southern Iskenderun province, it said. The Marshall Island-flagged Thoe departed from the same port and headed to Turkey's Tekirdag, carrying 3,000 tonnes of sunflower seeds.
The statement added that another ship would depart from Turkey on Saturday to Ukraine to buy grains.
Ukraine's infrastructure ministry said on Saturday that 16 ships carrying 450,000 tonnes of agriculture products had departed from Ukrainian sea ports since early August under the deal which ensured safe passage for vessels.
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The agreement, signed by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations in July, allowed to resume grain exports from Ukraine's Black Sea ports after they were stalled for five months due to the war.
Ukraine hopes to increase its maritime exports to over 3 million tonnes of grain and other agriculture products per month in near future.
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Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has marked International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
On the occasion, Kahramaa launched a week long awareness activities through the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed) at Kahramaa Awareness Park (KAP).
President of Kahramaa Eng. Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari yesterday inaugurated the activities that will extend until September 23. Al Kuwari praised the importance of these events to maintain a healthy environment, expressing his hope that everyone would contribute to preserve the environment.
“At Kahramaa, we believe in the need to continue collective action to protect nature and preserve the environment. We are continuing to make all possible efforts to raise awareness of the issues of climate change and global warming, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions to reach a more sustainable future, in which we guarantee a better life for future generations in our dear homeland,” said Al Kuwari.
Kahramaa spares no effort to achieve the goals of sustainability and comprehensive development set by Qatar National Vision 2030 in economic and social development and environmental protection.
This is in line with Qatar's support for a future free of carbon emissions, by enabling all initiatives and promoting environmental and climate action locally and globally to reduce the carbon footprint and reduce the problem of global warming.
Qatar has made great strides in this regard, and the biggest example of this success is the organization of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the first carbon-neutral edition in the history of the tournament.
With the launch of the Tarsheed programme in 2012 under the patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the programme has made great achievements in spreading the culture of rationalization and raising the level of societal awareness in issues of environmental protection and sustainability.
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Turkey- Baghdad demos end after PM proposes new Iraq gov't
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) >Prominent Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced late Thursday the end to sit-ins organized by his supporters in front of the Green Zone in central Baghdad.
Al-Sadr’s move came after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi had submitted his new cabinet line-up to the parliament.
“I request you to end your sit-in in front of the Green Zone. […] You should withdraw in an organized way” al-Sadr said in a message to supporters camped outside Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone which includes government institutions and the parliament.
He however called on his supporters to “continue organizing demonstrations after Friday prayers in Baghdad and provinces to demand reforms”.
Al-Sadr had warned that his bloc in parliament would vote to withdraw confidence from Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi if the latter failed to appoint a new government by Thursday.
Al-Sadr’s "Ahrar" bloc in parliament holds 34 seats in the 328-seat.
On Monday parliament gave al-Abadi a three-day deadline to present a new cabinet line-up or face a vote of no-confidence.
The move came amid large protests by al-Sadr’s supporters aimed at pressuring the prime minister to appoint a government of "technocrats" untainted by corruption or sectarianism -- both of which critics say have hamstrung Iraq’s previous post-invasion governments.
Last summer Iraq’s parliament approved a sweeping raft of reforms proposed by al-Abadi. The reforms are aimed at meeting popular demands to eliminate government corruption and streamline state bureaucracy.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Akbar Mammadov
President Ilham Aliyev has described Ukraine as Azerbaijan's strategic partner in a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on September 22, the president's website has reported.
During the phone conversation initiated by Zelensky, the presidents underlined the two countries support to each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Aliyev informed his Ukrainian counterpart of Armenia's military provocation against Azerbaijan.
Zelensky noted that Azerbaijan was identified as Ukraine's strategic partner according to the country's new National Security Strategy.
Furthermore, the sides hailed the necessity of taking specific steps to expand cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy, transport, investment, aviation, agriculture, tourism, humanitarian and sports. They also spoke about the measures taken in Ukraine and Azerbaijan to combat the pandemic.
On September 15, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to endorse the National Security Strategy of the country. The strategy included Azerbaijan in the list of strategic partner states for Ukraine. According to the document, Turkey, Georgia and Lithuania are also strategic partners for Ukraine.
Following this, on September 17, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said Azerbaijan firmly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Kyiv had also voiced support to Baku over Armenia's cross-border military provocation near Azerbaijan's Tovuz region that killed 12 Azerbaijani servicemen and a civilian.
Azerbaijan's support for Ukraine is not new. On 28 July, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expressed its firm support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. It was said in the statement that "Azerbaijan takes note of the agreement of July 22, 2020, reached by the Trilateral Contact Group."
It should be noted that Azerbaijan backed Ukraine over Russia's annexation in 2014 of the Ukrainian region of Crimea.
The two countries are also economic partners. Ukraine is Azerbaijan's second-largest trade turnover partner among CIS countries, with a trade turnover worth $555 million during the reporting period.
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54 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours raising the total number of cases in the country to 9,939.
Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed an additional 54 cases of COVID-19 infections in the Maldives. These include 30 locals and 24 foreigners.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Maldives is now 9,939.
They added that in the past 24 hours, total new recoveries were at 67, which brings the total number of recoveries to 8,597. With this, the total number of active cases is now 1,301.
There are 34 COVID-19 deaths in the country. These are six foreigners and 28 Maldivians.


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Thursday, Former Foreign Minister Marwan Muasher told Roya that the US President-elect, Joe Biden, is very supportive of the two-state solution, however, Biden will not be able to achieve the solution due to the current internal political issues in the US.
Muasher added that the new US administration will drop the ‘Deal of the Century’ completely. However, he said that the decision to move the US embassy to Jerusalem will remain in place, as it is a Congressional decision.
He also said that Biden’s administration will remove many negative decisions that were taken during the previous administration.
Additionally, Muasher predicted that the new US administration will focus on finding solutions for the internal political issues, as well as restoring the US relations’ with the EU, China and Iran.


(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Canadian precious metals mining company Fortuna Silver Mines has posted a lower adjusted net income for the first quarter of the year due to increased operating expenses. The mining company announced last week that gold production in Q1 2023 was down by 9%, from 103,098 gold equivalent ounces in Q1 2022 to 94,110 gold equivalent ounces in 2023's first quarter.
The company noted that it produced 60,092 ounces of gold in Q1 2023, down more than 10% from 66,800 ounces in...
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(MENAFN – Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 19
Ensuring a safe transportation process has been and remains one of the main tasks of Kazakhstan’s NC KTZ JSC, Trend reports citing Kazinform.
A number of measures are developed annually to ensure guaranteed safety of train traffic.
Measures are taken to improve the quality of maintenance of the operated railways, the report said.
‘In 2020, over 890 km of railway tracks have been modernized. Overhaul covered 416 km of railways in Karaganda, Kostanay, East Kazakhstan, Pavlodar districts. At the same time, operational work was carried out to eliminate the comments identified during the scheduled inspections of the relevant department. Currently, the movement of trains within the boundaries of these sections of the main network is carried out according to the schedule,’ said the report.
‘A full change of the rail track for 181 km was carried out. More than 4,600 km of track was repaired by complexes of track machines, the contaminated ballast was cleaned for 280 km, and straightening and re-aligning of about 4,350 km of track were carried out. More than 2,000 km of rails have been polished with the help of the Atlas track machine. To improve the track efficiency, over 1,850 units of technical equipment were renewed, and over 1,130 units of small-scale mechanization equipment were purchased,’ the report noted.
‘To comply with the technological processes of the ongoing track work, the standards for the number and staff of track facilities have been revised. Over 1,000 employees of production personnel have undergone training and refresher courses,’ the report said.
The complex of the performed work made it possible to achieve an increase in the speed of movement for passenger and freight trains.
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Russia on IAEA's visit to Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor via Kyiv: "Too dangerous"
(MENAFN) A senior Russian diplomat was quoted by Russian news outlets as stating on Tuesday that any expedition by the UN's nuclear agency to investigate Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia facility cannot pass through the capital Kyiv because it is too risky.
"Imagine what it means to pass through Kyiv – it means they get to the nuclear plant through the front line," RIA news agency cited Igor Vishnevetsky, deputy head of the foreign ministry's nuclear proliferation and arms control department as informing reporters.
"This is a huge risk, given that Ukraine's armed forces are not all made up in the same way," Igor also highlighted.
The UN Secretary has determined that it had the logistical and security capabilities to be able to support any IAEA expedition to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant from Kyiv, according to UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday in New York.
According to Vishnevetsky, any such mission could only focus on the "compliance of IAEA guarantees," and had no authority to address Kyiv's demand for the "demilitarization" of the plant.
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Rep. Ward encourages constituents to apply for state boards and commissions
State Representative John Ward is encouraging local citizens to apply for an appointment to a number of councils, committees, boards, and commissions.
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Doha: Notwithstanding their semi-final defeat, Qatar gave a good account of themselves at the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 with victories over Bahrain, Oman, Iraq and UAE, before succumbing to a strong Algerian outfit.
Despite already participating in the Copa America and CONCACAF Gold Cup, as well as playing official friendlies as part of European qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar were relishing the chance to test themselves at the Arab Cup, where, playing in front of large crowds, they could also get a foretaste of what to expect when hosting next year's showpiece event.
In conversation with FIFA.com, Al Annabi midfielder Karim Boudiaf explained the importance of the competition a year prior to the World Cup:“The tournament was a trial run for the World Cup and has given us the chance to compete against strong teams such as Algeria and Egypt.”
The semi-final against Algeria had a thrilling finale with Qatar equalising in added time only for the Desert Warriors to grab the winner from the penalty spot in the 17th minute of added time.
Despite that bitter defeat, Karim Boudiaf was focusing on the positive:“Although we ultimately lost out, we came back strongly and equalised in the dying minutes of the match.
Unfortunately, we couldn't find the winning goal.
“Overall, though, we're satisfied with our performance at the tournament,” he added.
The 31-year-old finished by saying:“The Arab Cup has been spectacular, and it's been a privilege to be a part of it.”
“We'll be facing a strong team with a lot of experience (in the third-place play-off), so we'll no doubt take a lot from the game. Going up against teams like Algeria and Egypt gives us vital experience before the World Cup,” the Qatari midfielder said ahead of yesterday's match.
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PL teams compete in basketball
The Pequot Lakes junior varsity boys’ basketball team beat Crosby-Ironton 63-60 in overtime on Friday, Feb. 14.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The cryptocurrency lending company froze withdrawals and transfers earlier this month Image: Reuters By Agencies
Published: Fri 24 Jun 2022, 11:58 PM
Celsius Network LLC has hired restructuring consultants from advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal to advise on a possible bankruptcy filing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The move was the latest sign of the financial market downturn hitting the cryptosphere and had sparked a selloff across cryptocurrencies.
Celsius and Alvarez & Marsal did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
New Jersey-based Celsius - a major US cryptocurrency lending company - froze withdrawals and transfers earlier this month, citing 'extreme' market conditions.
Celsius CEO Alex Mahinsky had earlier tried to eradicate rumours of bankruptcy, taking to Twitter to ease customers' minds.
After a few days of silence, in his next tweet on June 15, he admitted that Celsius was in trouble, saying that it was a 'difficult moment'
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Radio club's Field Day cancelled
The Runestone Amateur Radio Club's Field Day, which had been set for this Saturday, has been cancelled.
Members are helping with the tornado recovery effort in Wadena.
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Beijing, Sep 13 (IANS) Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has patented a new smartphone with a five camera set up at the back while the front features an under-screen selfie shooter.
The tech giant filed for the design patents with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration), reports LetsGoDigital.
The patent also contains 24 product sketches and was published recently. The overall design of the smartphone was quite futuristic as well.
In terms of design on the left, the device was completely bare while the right houses the volume rockers and power button as well.
The bottom has a USB Type-C charging port flanked by a lone speaker grill while the top features a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a microphone.
The firm disclosed that the new full-screen fingerprint technology will allow the users to respond to text messages without the need to unlock the phone.
The users will still have the option to “activate sensors in a chosen area on the screen while deactivating the rest on the screen space”.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — To keep up the Kingdom's educational process amid the rapid coronavirus developments, the Ministry of Education on Tuesday started providing education remotely through televised lessons and virtual learning.
In light of the government's decision to suspend all of the Kingdom's schools for two weeks, the ministry noted that it is 'keen to provide effective, quality education through distance learning'.
Education Minister Tayseer Nuaimi said through the ministry's social media platforms on Monday that the suspension of classes is a 'precautionary measure', and that education will continue for the Kingdom's students.
'We are not on vacation. The shared responsibility and cooperation of all are important during this period,' Nuaimi said, noting that parents' role is 'fundamental' in safeguarding their children's right to education.
Tawjihi (general secondary education certificate examination) lessons began airing on the Jordan Sports television channel affiliated with Jordan TV on Tuesday, and will continue on a weekly basis, according to a ministry statement made available to The Jordan Times on Monday.
The ministry's Tawjihi schedule starts at 9am and continues until 5pm, in accordance with the announced programme.
Nuaimi also announced that the rest of the students enrolled in public schools are to start their remote education programme on Sunday, March 22 through 'Darsak Bi'idak', an online distance learning platform that aims to facilitate students' virtual learning.
Two new television channels are also set to be activated on March 22 to broadcast televised lessons from the ministry's curricula for students from the first to 11th grades, the statement added, noting that the schedules will be announced in the near future.
Um Anas, a Jordanian mother of two children who attend a public school located in Quweismeh in Amman, told The Jordan Times on Tuesday that it 'will be difficult' to adapt to the new educational routine, but that she is 'confident that the Education Ministry has ensured the best teaching staff'.
'This new experience will help us as partners to learn how to orient ourselves to certain situations and circumstances,' she said.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a breathtaking display of power-hitting and record-breaking performances, the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Hyderabad witnessed cricketing history being rewritten. The clash not only enthralled fans with its intense competition but also saw two significant records being shattered.
- Most number of overall runs in a t20 match
- Most number of sixes in a t20 match
Firstly, the match saw the most number of overall runs ever scored in a T20 match. Both teams unleashed an onslaught of boundaries and sixes, thrilling spectators with their aggressive batting displays. The relentless pursuit of runs led to a total that surpassed all previous benchmarks, highlighting the exceptional batting talent on display.
Additionally, the encounter witnessed the most number of sixes ever hit in a T20 match. Batsmen from both SRH and MI showcased their ability to clear the boundaries with ease, sending the ball sailing into the stands on numerous occasions. The relentless assault on the bowlers resulted in a remarkable tally of sixes, setting a new standard for power-hitting in T20 cricket.
This match will remembered as a spectacle of extraordinary batting feats and unparalleled entertainment. As cricket enthusiasts marvel at the records shattered during this epic clash, they eagerly anticipate witnessing more historic moments in the thrilling journey of the Indian Premier League.
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AMMAN - Aqaba is witnessing a boom in tourism with the arrival of cruise ships carrying thousands of tourists, which gives an added boost to the hospitality sector and related businesses, according to officials.
The ongoing efforts to promote Aqaba ports as a global destination for cruise ship tourism are paying off, resulting in an increase in the number of ships received at Aqaba ports in comparison with previous years.
Hamzeh Hajj Hassan, the commissioner the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), told The Jordan Times that since January, 36 cruise ships have docked at the Aqaba port.
There is a 400-per cent increase in the number of cruise ship tourists during the first three months of this year in comparison with last year, he said.
He also noted that over 60 per cent of tourist arrivals through King Hussein Airport are via low cost carriers.
Mohammad Qasem, Jordan Hotel Association spokesperson told The Jordan Times that the estimated number of tourists to Jordan is expected to exceed six million tourists this year.
“Petra and Aqaba have received a remarkable number of tourists this year,” Qasem added.
Although Ramadan is usually a“quiet” month for the hospitality sector, this year's numbers are not disappointing, Qasem said.
Qasem also noted the hospitality sector has to be well equipped to keep up with the high demand. He called for more public-private partnerships to enable the private sector to meet the increasing demand.
“Many destinations like Petra, Madaba and northern cities of Jordan need additional accommodation facilities,” Qasem added.
Haj Hassan noted that all procedures are provided to facilitate the entry, docking and departure of cruise ships to and from Jordan. Additionally, Aqaba is well equipped to host cruise ship tourists and provide them with the services they need, he added.
“Aqaba has become a sea bridge for global tourism and is currently one of the most important cruise ship destinations,” Haj Hassan added.
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Hadi Medawar is the new director of sales and marketing at Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay, an IHG hotel.
He transfers from Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail, another IHG hotel.
Medawar brings with him 18 years of diverse and rich hospitality and academic experience, a statement said.
Originally from Lebanon, he holds a Master of Science Degree in International Events Management from Ecole De Management in France, Bachelor Degree of Arts in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Notre Dame University in Lebanon, and a Postgraduate Degree in International Events Management from the University of Brighton, UK.
Medawar, who is currently pursuing his PhD in Tourism from Lebanese University in Beirut, will spearhead in his new capacity Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay's initiatives to achieve growth, drive revenue and elevate its position in the local market.
Commenting on his new appointment, Hadi said:“I am very excited to continue my journey in IHG with Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay. The hotel is a stunning property with great potential.”
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The UAE Vice-President has announced a reshuffle in the federal Cabinet. Taking to Twitter, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the appointment of new ministers and top officials.
Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, who was Minister of State for Youth, has been appointed Minister of Community Development.
Khalid Al Qassimi, the UAE's permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has been appointed Minister of Culture and Youth.
Maryam Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, has been appointed Minister of State.“Maryam has led distinguished efforts at the UAE Cabinet in following up on all new developmental governmental legislations. We expect more from her during the coming period,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
Sheikh Mohammed also announced the appointment of Omar bin Sultan Al Olama as Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office in addition to his current duties as Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. Abdullah Nasser Lootah was appointed as Chairman of the Competitiveness Council and in charge of the government knowledge exchange files.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his thanks and appreciation to Hessa Bu Hamid and Noura Al Kaabi for their sincere efforts.“They will be assigned new duties. We wish the new ministers success in their tasks. We are always optimistic about the most beautiful future for the UAE,” he said.
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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Development Fund (REDF) recently deposited over SR925 million ($246.2 million) into the accounts of beneficiaries of the Sakani program in March 2023. The Sakani program was introduced in 2017 by the REDF to facilitate homeownership in the Kingdom by developing new housing stock, providing plots and homes to nationals, and financing their purchase. This deposit, which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, is in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal of increasing the proportion of citizens who own a home to 70 percent.
According to Mansour bin Madi, CEO of REDF, the total amount deposited in the accounts of Sakani program beneficiaries from the announcement of the transformation program in June 2017 until March 2023 has exceeded SR46.2 billion. This significant investment reflects the government's commitment to providing affordable housing to its citizens and boosting the real estate sector in the country.
Bin Madi also revealed that the total fund allocated for the current month of March was dedicated to supporting the profits of various housing contracts. He further explained that the REDF launched the second phase of product governance and introduced an electronic service that allows the beneficiaries with self-construction projects to update the stages of building their homes.
This move by the REDF and the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing is a significant step towards achieving the Vision 2030 goal of increasing homeownership in Saudi Arabia. The Sakani program has been successful in providing affordable housing solutions to citizens, and this recent deposit will undoubtedly help more people realize their dream of owning a home. The electronic service for self-construction projects will also help streamline the process and ensure that beneficiaries can easily keep track of the progress of their home construction. Overall, this investment demonstrates the government's commitment to improving the lives of its citizens and boosting the country's economy.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and its anti-money laundering agency to file their responses to the plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh, and adjourned the hearing for February 5, 2024.
Singh has filed a special leave petition before the apex court against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and subsequent remand in connection with alleged Delhi excise policy scam case.
A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N Bhatti told Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju to file a counter-affidavit in the matter before the next date of listing.
The bench was apprised by ASG Raju that the Rouse Avenue Court's Special Judge is hearing the bail plea filed by AAP MP and has scheduled the next session for December 12.
The apex court posted the matter for further hearing on February 5 next year.
On November 20, the Supreme Court had issued notice and asked the Centre and the ED to respond to the plea filed by Singh.
It had granted liberty to the AAP leader to file for a regular bail application before the jurisdictional court concerned.
Earlier, the ED had reportedly filed a 60-page supplementary charge sheet against Singh in the case alleging that he was involved in conspiracy, money laundering, and helping the accused.
The anti-money laundering agency on October 4 arrested Singh after carrying out searches at his residence in the North Avenue area. Singh's arrest was the second big arrest in the case after former Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia.
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Qatar- Private companies conduct field tour of poultry project
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Representatives of a group of 34 private Qatari companies have conducted a field tour of the integrated poultry project, a part of the first agriculture and food complex.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) Technical Committee for encouraging investment in the private sector, in co-operation with the Ministry of Environment (MoE), had organised the visit for the companies that submitted bids for a licence to establish the project.
The investors inspected the nature of the plot of land assigned for the project at a "very low rent", in addition to the necessary services and facilities for land reclamation.
Nasser Jarallah al-Marri, MEC's head of business development and investment promotion department and secretary of the committee, gave the visiting investors a comprehensive explanation about the project.
Al-Marri said he was confident about the transparent process of the project tender. Also, the period for submitting bids has been extended to July 30 based on the demands of many companies. This would be followed by evaluation and awarding of the project.
Sheikh Dr Faleh bin Nasser al-Thani, assistant undersecretary of agricultural affairs, livestock and fisheries at the MoE, said co-operation has been maintained with the MEC to encourage the private sector to take part in food security projects.
The ultimate target of the poultry project is to produce 40,000 tonnes of poultry meat and 7,500 tonnes of eggs annually. It is planned that the project would reach its maximum production capacity within 24 months of implementation.
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Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture Prattipati Pulla Rao said the State Government would extend insurance cover to the fishermen community in the state. Pulla Rao said that the fisheries department would attract Rs. 16,000 crore foreign direct investments. He said that in the coming fiscal, the fisheries production would touch 27 lakh metric tonnes. He said that the state government has appealed the Centre to treat fisheries on par with the agri-sector and extend necessary benefits. The minister along with other minister D. Umamaheswar Rao and others were on a visit to Nellore district.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) President and Chief Executive Officer, Joe Hinrichs, will address the 39th Annual Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York City on Thursday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.
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