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Barclays declines by 4.5 percent in shares as Qatar Holding divests USD644M
(MENAFN) Barclays, a prominent UK-based bank, experienced a 4.5 percent decline in its shares during early trading on Tuesday, following a move by Qatar Holding Company—one of the bank's major shareholders—to divest shares valued at approximately £510 million (USD644 million). This strategic decision by Qatar Holding Company reflects a reduction in its investments in Barclays amid a challenging period for the bank.
The sale, managed by one of the participating banks, is slated to transact at 141 pence per share, representing a marginal 1.4 percent decrease compared to Barclays' closing share price on the preceding Monday. The timing of this share sale coincides with Barclays' ongoing efforts to implement cost-cutting measures and enhance its share price, which has witnessed a significant decline, halving since Qatar Holding Company's initial investment in 2008.
Recent reports indicate that Barclays shares incurred a 3.4 percent drop in value during the latest trading sessions, settling at 138 pence. If this trend persists, the bank is poised to register its most substantial daily loss since October 24. The share sale by Qatar Holding Company adds a layer of complexity to the broader financial landscape for Barclays, prompting market observers to closely monitor developments and assess the potential impact on the bank's financial outlook and strategic initiatives.
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – An online event next Wednesday (22) will bring information to Brazilian businesspeople and executives on how the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) can help them develop their businesses in the region. Registration for the webinar is open. The event will run from 9 to 10:30 am (BRT), or 4 to 5:30 pm (GST).
Named“Abu Dhabi Industrial and Logistic Hubs and Free Zone: Facilitating New Business Opportunities for Brazilian Companies in the United Arab Emirates,” the event is hosted by KIZAD and the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). In addition to the free zones and industrial centers, logistics will be addressed, too.
KIZAD commercial director Khalid Al Marzooqi will talk to Brazilians about“KIZAD & Zonescorp: Abu Dhabi's industrial, logistic and commerce hubs,” while BRF Abu Dhabi factory general manager Giovani Pelliza will discuss the company's experience in doing business in the emirate and KIZAD, where the company is based.
The opening will be made by ABCC president Osmar Chohfi, followed by Abu Dhabi Ports Industrial Cities & Free Zone Cluster head Abdullah Al Hameli. ABCC New Business Director Danielle Leite will close the event by addressing the support of the entity to Brazilian businesses in the emirate.
There will be a Q & A session at the end of the event.
Webinar – Abu Dhabi Industrial and Logistic Hubs and Free Zone: Facilitating New Business Opportunities for Brazilian Companies in the United Arab Emirates
9-10:30 am (BRT)
4-5:30 pm (GST)
Registration is open
Free of charge
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
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Doha: In cooperation with the International Labour Organization and Doha University of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Labour organised a training workshop aiming to qualify the ministry's inspectors for 'The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety'.
The training course came within the framework of continuous and joint efforts with ILO, to enhance the safety and health of workers in the workplace, and the proficiency of inspectors as well as their ability to identify and mitigate risks in the work environment.
The two-week training course was attended by about 18 male and female inspectors from the Ministry of Labour, during which they were trained on many skills and requirements that must be implemented during their work while inspecting work sites and labour accommodations.
The training course tackled the duties of managing health and safety in the workplace, how health and safety management systems work and how to put them in place, risk management, understanding people and processes, how to monitor and measure health and safety, and the risk assessment mechanism.
The trainees will undergo an international test to obtain the International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health“NEBOSH”, which is one of the important training courses for inspectors of the Labour Inspection Department.
The Labour Inspection Department implements Labour legislation and conducts periodic and without prior warning inspections of work sites and places of residence, in addition to educating the public about Labour legislation, controlling violations, issuing warnings, and ensuring that establishments take preventive measures in the field of occupational health and safety.
The Labour Inspection Department is divided into three sections, the Wages Protection Section (WPS), the Labour Inspection Section, and the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Section.
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With the aim of improving the management of over 2,500 cabin crew and pilots across the network, Vistara has implemented a fully automated solution for preparing crew rosters.
Adoption of the new technology aims to further improve Vistara's operational performance as well as improve the crew's lifestyle.
The solution provided by Jeppesen, a subsidiary of Boeing, allowed Vistara to develop effective crew rosters that complied with legal compliance, crew availability, lifestyle preferences, and training requirements using a dynamic bidding mechanism.
Vistara crew are now able to indicate their lifestyle preferences, which are automatically taken into account in their individual flight manifests.
Crew now have options ranging from early morning or late evening flights, frequent layovers, time off from work, preferred overnight stops and specific flights etc., allowing them more flexibility in their schedules.
Since implementation, the system has proven to be very effective with the majority of crew rosters being positively affected according to their indicated preferences.
Commenting on the development, Captain Hamish Maxwell, Senior Vice President – Flight Operations, Vistara said:“As a relatively young airline born in the digital age, Vistara is rapidly adopting new technologies and automating processes across all our functions to extract more efficiencies and enhance employee experience.
Effective and transparent crew rostering helps strike the right balance to the otherwise complex rostering challenge.We incredibly appreciate the support provided by all of our crew members during the rapid increase in operations as we emerge from the pandemic.
It is with great pleasure that we are now able to offer this option to our crew to make an impact. on their menus, and thus on their lifestyles.”
Vinod Bhatt, Chief Information Officer, Vistara, said:“Digital solutions for crew roster, taking care of crew lifestyle preferences, are a great example of how modern digital technologies can dramatically improve employee productivity and experience.”
The airline said it is the first Indian airline to have a 100 percent cloud-based IT infrastructure that helps manage complex operations, optimize costs and make airlines' operations dynamically scalable.
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Colombo, Nov 29 (newsin.asia) – Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has initiated a preliminary engagement with Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX, exploring the introduction of Starlink Internet Services.
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Earlier this month, Starlink had registered its business in India under a 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited. The SpaceX division, had, in a presentation said that it aims to have 200,000 Starlink devices in India by December 2022, 80% of which will be in rural districts. As per the presentation, it had received more than 5,000 pre-orders for its services in India.
Starlink Country Director for India Sanjay Bhargava, in a social media post earlier, had said that the pre-order from India has crossed 5,000 and the company is keen to work in rural areas for providing broadband services.
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Published: Wed 25 Jan 2023, 8:34 PM
Real Madrid are going through a transition period, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday, adding that a big part of his work this season has been managing the expectations of his players.
After the departure of Casemiro to Manchester United and midfield stars like Luka Modric, 37, and Toni Kroos, 33, entering the final stages of their careers, Ancelotti has been mixing up his lineup compared to last season in which Real won La Liga and the Champions League.
However, the Italian has a selection dilemma ahead of Real's Copa del Rey quarterfinal clash against city rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday with French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni still recovering from a leg injury.
'We are going through a period of transition in our first team and everyone needs to understand that,' Ancelotti told a news conference on Wednesday.
'It's understanding from the veterans and patience from the youngsters. Last season this mentality was essential for us to maintain a good atmosphere in the changing room, because everyone understood that it was the best thing for the team.'
Ancelotti maintained this unity was key for Real to win silverware this season, but said that it would not be easy to overcome a resurgent Atletico.
'We are facing a special opponent in a special match on Thursday. It is an important opportunity and we want to win a title,' the coach said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Los Angeles, Dec 9 (IANS) Rapper Drake went to have dinner with a bartender named Flacka after her work hours during his recent trip to Turks & Caicos.
In a video shared on Instagram Story, Drake appeared to be in good spirits as he serenaded Flacka by singing his track 'Feel No Ways' at their table. The bartender herself seemed to be enjoying the moment, biting her meals as she looked at the camera. She documented the night out on her Instagram feed.
Sharing a photo of her and the Grammy-winning rapper standing closely to one another, she wrote : "Turks Terrible Twins," adding a pink heart emoji, reports aceshowbiz.
The post didn't go unnoticed by Drake.
In the comment section, he replied: "Flacccccccacita the one and only no duplication could never be in a new location we drink enough for two vacations tequila and salt water...COMBINATION."
Drake reunited with Flacka when he and his crew hit an intimate beach club.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In Mariupol, temporarily captured by the Russian forces, the transfer of the Russian military from the Berdoansk direction to the Donetsk direction through the city is being observed.
That's according to Petro andriushchenko , advisor to the Mariupol mayor in exile, Ukrinform reports.
'We are observing the transfer of troops from the Berdiansk direction to the Donetsk direction through the city. Yesterday, about 20 trucks carrying manpower and ammo crossed the city from the Berdiansk direction to the Donetsk one,' Andriushchenko wrote.
He also noted that the invaders chose a new tactic to move the equipment in order to avoid being recorded in Mariupol. Now active movement in the Berdiansk direction is carried out at night during the curfew. In the Donetsk direction, the equipment is moved bypassing Mariupol – that's if convoys cross in from Russia. Read also: russian forces kill two civilians in donetsk region
As reported, the invaders turned Mariupol and nearby villages into a military-logistics hub. Russian soldiers are quartered there and a variety of military equipment has been accumulated in the area
Photo: Stringer, Anadolu Agency
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Enclosure sizes for reptiles often fail to meet the minimum legal requirements © Keystone / Alessandro Della Valle
Many reptiles are kept in improper conditions in Switzerland, with owners unaware that legal regulations exist for the animals' welfare, according to an animal protection organisation. An online tool now aims to raise awareness of how to look after the animals correctly.
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The“calculator for taking care of animalsExternal link”, launched by the Swiss Animal Welfare Association (STS) on Tuesday, enables owners to calculate easily and quickly minimum legal requirements, enclosure sizes and facilities recommended by the STS.
Reptiles are popular pets in Switzerland, the association said on Tuesday. Hermann's tortoises, corn snakes, leopard geckos and other reptiles live in 3.5% of all households, so in around 132,000 households.
Following an anonymously conducted survey, the STS wrote of“worrying results”. It found evidence of at least one violation of animal protection legislation in half the 97 reptile homes it examined.
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(MENAFN) The Dow Jones industrial average fell over 900 points on Friday to record its worst day-to-day decrease since October two years ago.
The blue-chip index dropped 981 points, or 2.82 percent, to end at 33,811, whereas the S&P 500 jumped 121 points, or 2.77 percent, to 4,271.
Tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 335 points, or 2.55 percent, to close the day at 12,839.
The drop in indices came after American firms’ poor economic outcomes for the January-March period, and the Federal Reserve administrators indicating this week that the central bank is going to make a 50 basis points of rate spike in its next conference on the 4th of May.
The yield on a decade US Treasury notes dropped 0.63 percent to 2.899 percent.
The dollar index increased 0.58 percent to 101.16, whereas the VIX volatility index, identified as the fear index, increased 24.2 percent to 28.18.
Precious metals dropped, with gold decreasing 0.9 percent to USD1,933 and silver dropping 1.9 percent to USD24.18 per ounce.
Crude oil costs dropped over 2 percent.
Global oil main Brent crude was exchanged at USD105.57, down 2.5 percent, whereas US main West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at USD101.11 with a 2.6 percent drop.
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Shakib Al Hasan has returned as captain of Bangladesh's Twenty20 team for the Asia Cup and World Cup, the country's cricket board (BCB) said on Saturday, putting to rest speculation over the all-rounder's future due to his ties with a betting company.
Shakib, 35, was reportedly told by the BCB this week to choose between playing for the national team or keeping his endorsement deal with a betting site. He terminated his contract with the company on Thursday.
The BCB also named a 17-man squad for the Asia Cup that gets underway in the United Arab Emirates on Aug. 27, with batsman Sabbir Rahman and veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim both returning to the fold.
The selectors also included Nurul Hasan despite a fractured finger. The wicketkeeper led the T20 side in Zimbabwe last month before being ruled out of the series, which Bangladesh lost 2-1, due to the injury.
Bangladesh play a T20 tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan leading up to the World Cup in Australia, which starts on Oct. 16.
Asia Cup squad:
Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nurul Hasan, Taskin Ahmed
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska have expressed gratitude to the American people for their support of Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by the Head of State on Telegram , posting a series of photographs from his meetings held in the United States, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Together with Olena, I have expressed our gratitude to the Americans – ordinary people who did and are doing extraordinary things at the call of their hearts. These are different people: doctors and soldiers, politicians and businessmen, adults and children... Ukrainians, Americans. There isn't a soul here who doesn't care what happens to freedom. And there is not a single soul in Ukraine who does not feel gratitude to you, America. To you – people who help us not because they should, but because your heart cannot allow you to do otherwise. This is humanity. This is what makes us Ukraine. This is what makes you America,” Zelensky emphasized.
The President of Ukraine expressed confidence that, if America had not had such people with such big hearts, there would not have been any freedom left in the world.
A reminder that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska were paying a visit to the United Stated on September 18-21, 2023. The Ukrainian delegation visited New York and Washington.
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Dhaka: Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is holding“Arab Oriental Food Fest” at its signature restaurant Water Garden Brasserie from May 26 till June 12.
This dinner buffet will include mesmerising flavours from different cuisines such as Moroccan, Lebanese, Egyptian, Middle Eastern and many more, serving daily from 1830 hours to 2300 hours. Guests can indulge themselves in an authentic Arab Oriental decor blended into the iconic octagon-shaped lobby during the food fest.
Diners can enjoy the delicious salad section having Hummus, Fattoush, Mutabal, while the Assorted Hot Mezza has Falafel, Lamb Kibbeh, Cheese Fatayer, Lamb Harrira Soup etc.
The main dish section contains mouthwatering Assorted Oriental Kebab, Tajin Bil Dajaj (chicken), Samak Hara, Ouzi along with other delectable dishes. Dessert lovers can rejoice Cheese Kunafa, Basbusa, Baklava, Mahalabia, just to name a few.
The Arab Oriental Buffet will cost adults BDT 4600++ and children BDT 2350++.
Patrons will be able to avail“Buy One Get One” offer with selected bank partners and“Buy One Get Three” exclusively for One Bank Platinum credit card users on selected dates. Guests can get 20 per cent discount on any payment method aside from this.
A raffle-draw to win exciting prizes also awaits the food lovers at the festival.
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(MENAFN- Afghanistan Times) AT-KABUL: National Directorate of Security on Sunday said that the Daesh leader for Afghanistan, Saad Irhabi, was killed in an airstrike Saturday night in eastern Nangarhar province, dealing a devastating blow to the notorious terrorist group.
The overnight airstrike in Jangal Keli village of Khogianai district in Nangarhar resulted in the killing of Daesh Leaderfor Afghanistan Saad Erhabi along with ten of his loyalists, said NDS.
Statement said that two strongholds with some weapons, light and heavy ammunitions and explosives destroyed.
NDS said that the operation was joint operation
NDS said that Saad Erhabi was assigned as successor of Abu Saeed Bajawori, who was killed in July 2017.
Nangarhar Governor Spokesman Attaullah Khogianai confirmed killing of Daesh leader Saad Erhabi along with his 10 comrades in Nangarhar last night.
He said that Saad Erhabi was resident of Orakzai Agency of Pakistan.
Deputy Spokesman for President Shah Husain Murtazawi in his twitter said that killing of Daesh leader in Nangarhar is clear sign of strict combat of Afghan government against terrorism.
He said that Daesh has suffered hardly in Afghanistan.
Responding to question regarding Daesh leader killing the Public Affairs Officer of
Resolute Support O'DONNELL, Martin L. in a statement said that I can confirm that U.S. forces conducted a counterterrorism strike, August 25, in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, which targeted a senior leader of a designated terrorist organization.
I would also add that the United States unrelentingly continues its counterterrorism efforts against ISIS-K, Al-Qaeda, and other regional and international terrorist groups.
These efforts are unlike the nationwide Afghan-led offensive targeting Taliban irreconcilables who refuse to listen to the calls of the Afghan people for them to take the courageous step towards peace and reconciliation. These efforts target the real enemies of Afghanistan, the same enemies who threaten America.
Based on report Saad Erhabi was the fourth leader of Daesh for Afghanistan, who killed last night. The first leader of Daesh for Afghanistan was Hafiz Saeed, Second was Abdul Hasib and the third leader of Daesh for Afghanistan was Abu Saeed Bajawori.
It is pertained to mention that Daesh are actively operating in different district of Nangarhar and recently they have increased their attacks in Jalalabad city capital of the volatile province.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Iraq Al Amir Women Cooperative Society, supported by the Business Development Centre (BDC) and UNICEF, hosted a festival of seasonal agricultural products.
The festival, which showcased figs, pomegranates, olive, lemons, aimed to support local food production by women from the community and promote the services provided by the association, said a BDC statement.
The main objective of the festival was to promote Iraq Al Amir region and the women's cooperative society as a tourism destination for both domestic and international visitors.
The festival was attended by more than 500 people as well as foreign and local tourists who had the opportunity to see and taste the food products.
The festival was organised as part of the project“Supporting women-led associations in local communities”, implemented by the BDC and funded by UNICEF.
The project aims to create sustainable job opportunities for females between the ages of 18 and 24 in the local community, through the establishment of productive projects within associations addressing unanswered community needs.
Through the project, the BDC trained young women from the local community preparing and serving traditional cuisine, as well as on receiving visitors from different countries.
The Iraq Al Amir Women Cooperative Society also received material and equipment to develop a productive cuisine, recycle leaves from natural plants and turn them into decoration objects, as well as exhibit porcelain products.
Thanks to the support of the project, the Iraq Al Amir Women Cooperative Society can now receive up to 100 visitors.
Kholoud A Husami, from Iraq Al Amir region, said:“I was happy to take part in the festival and support the products of my region such as lemon, pomegranate, olives and figs in addition to handicrafts to improve the financial and economic situation of women from my community.”
Heba Muheirat, one of the beneficiaries of the programme, who received training courses in food production and hospitality, said:“I cannot thank enough UNICEF and the BDC for the trainings I received as part of the project. This programme gave me the opportunity to be ready to enter the labour market.”
Yusra Al Husami, member of the Iraq Al Amir Women Cooperative Society, said that the association aims to support young women with local distinctive products in promoting their products and hence reviving tourism in the region
Ghaleb Hijazi, the BDC vice president, said that the main goal of the UNICEF-funded project is to build the capacities of local community members to be able to provide services to domestic and international tourists and create permanent job opportunities for the Iraq Al Amir Women Cooperative Society through promoting Jordan's national heritage.
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tradingplatforms.com reports that short sellers made $405 billion from the market in 2022. A significant proportion of those profits came from IT stocks. The site has presented data showing investors made $100 billion from short-selling IT stocks alone in the year.
TradingPlatforms Financial analyst Edith Reads recently shed light on the impressive returns from shorting IT stocks. She noted that the Information Technology sector had been among the worst performers on NASDAQ and the S&P 500 this year. The former, a tech-heavy index, has seen its value dip nearly 30% this year as the former's fell by roughly 20%.
Edith attributes the poor performance of tech stocks to several factors. Chief among them, she said, was the post-pandemic market correction. Here he explains the tech sector's poor performance throughout the year.
'IT companies were some of the big beneficiaries of the Covid-19 induced crisis. People were suddenly working from home and spending more time online. This shift caused a surge in demand for all sorts of tech products and services, and IT companies saw their stock prices soar. But with the containment of the virus and eventual returning of normalcy, the same stocks are dropping sharply.'
The full story and statistics can be found here: short sellers made $100b from information technology stocks in 2022 alone
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SHARJAH, 14th March, 2018 (WAM) -- The American University of Sharjah, AUS, and the Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to enhance ties.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Bjorn Kjerfve, AUS Chancellor, and Dr. Mordhi Obaid Ayash Alenezi, Counsellor and Head of the Cultural Attache Office in the Consulate General of Kuwait in Dubai, at a special ceremony held at the AUS campus.
The MoU seeks to establish a general framework for cooperation between the two entities and consolidate their efforts to support students sponsored by Kuwait to study at AUS.
Commenting on the agreement, Chancellor Kjerfve, said, "This MoU between AUS and Kuwait's Ministry of Higher Education is a reflection of the stellar reputation AUS enjoys in the region. We are pleased to play our role in helping educate and train qualified, bright students from Kuwait who will, hopefully, go on to become an important part the region's future leadership. We look forward to welcoming these students on campus soon."
Dr. Alenezi, in turn, said, "We are happy to sign the MoU with AUS. Kuwait's Ministry of Higher Education is very selective when it comes to partnering with universities. But knowing that H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, is the founder of AUS and to see his vision reflected in the university's academic excellence and research potential provides us with great confidence."
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted after fire was spotted in an air-conditioned (AC) coach of the Durg-Puri Express near Khariar Road in Odisha's Nuapada district, said officials on Friday.
The AC coach caught fire due to certain glitches in the brake shoe at around 10 p.m. Thursday, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials said.
The Puri-Durg Express train (No.18426) at Khariar Road station arrived at 10.07 p.m. The brakes were not released after the alarm chain pulling. The brake pads of B3 coach caught fire due to friction, the officials said.
Alert railway officials immediately responded and extinguished the fire before it could spread.
The fire was confined to the lower portion of the coach and there was no other damage reported. After the problem was rectified, the train departed the station at 11 p.m., the officials informed.
At least four train incidents have been reported in the state of Odisha only during the last seven days.
At least 288 people died and over 1000 were left injured after Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, Howrah bound SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express and a good train were involved in a major accident near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2 evening.
On June 6, the passengers of Sikandrabad-Agartala train deboarded at Berhampur railway station in Odisha after detecting smoke in an AC coach.
On June 7, stationed rakes of a goods train ran over eight labourers, near Jajpur-Keonjhar Road station, in which six were killed and two others seriously injured.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory on Sri Lanka warning against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that it advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, due to ongoing political and economic instability.
This advice does not apply to airside transit through Sri Lanka's international airport.
A State of Emergency has been declared and an island-wide curfew is in place.
Several incidents took place on 9 May involving violence against peaceful protesters, including in the Galle Face area in Colombo, where the security authorities used tear gas and water cannons. Incidents also took place near Beira Lake in Colombo, Kandy, and in other parts of the country, resulting in injuries and loss of life. Further incidents could take place, the FCDO said.
“If you are in Sri Lanka at this time, or considering travel, you should avoid all protests and follow the advice of local authorities,” FCDO said.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has confirmed that international travellers can use their passports and airline tickets as curfew passes to travel to and from the airport.
“The economic situation is deteriorating in Sri Lanka with shortages of basic necessities including medicines, cooking gas, fuel and food because of a shortage of hard currency to pay for imports. There may be long queues at shops and supermarkets, fuel stations, and pharmacies. There are ongoing daily power cuts due to electricity rationing,” FCDO said.
There have been a number of protests since 31 March 2022. Further protests are likely to take place across the island. The Government of Sri Lanka may impose local restrictions at short notice.
FCDO urged British citizens to be vigilant, avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings, and follow the advice of the local authorities. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the hospitals of Mariupol, captured by the invaders, the Russian military are dying from lack of blood, none of the citizens donate it.
Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol, reported this on Telegram , Ukrinform reported.
"Mariupol... The hospital has a huge problem with blood. In fact, there is simply no blood, so the occupants are dying quickly and efficiently. Fortunately, Mariupol residents have already figured out who is constantly called to donate blood and there are no queues at the transfusion station. On the contrary. It's a pleasant emptiness," Andriushchenko wrote.
He also said that in Mariupol, the invaders continue to agitate citizens for contract military service.
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"The search for new cannon fodder has begun with renewed energy. Even in the style of banal ads, the main thing is to have a lot of them," the mayor's adviser said.
As reported, Russia's aggression has caused one of the largest humanitarian disasters in Mariupol. The city is almost 90% destroyed as a result of enemy shelling. Residential buildings, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, etc. have been damaged and destroyed.
The invaders are destroying the houses they damaged in the city to hide the traces of their crimes.
Currently, more than 100 thousand people remain in the city. Read also:
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The medical system of Russian-occupied Mariupol is practically inoperable, and, according to the underground, the death rate from natural causes is increasing in the city.
The invaders are turning Mariupol and the surrounding villages into a military and logistics hub for the Russian army.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Feb 29 (IANS) Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam, on Thursday, observed that this court has no sympathy for the Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested 55 days after the attack on ED and CAPF sleuths in Sandeshkhali.
He made this observation after Shahjahan's counsel sought the attention of the division bench of Justice Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya regarding the arrest of his client and wanted to make some submission in the matter.
The Chief Justice also declined to hear any kind of submission from Shahjahan's counsel and said the submission in the matter will be heard on March 4, the next hearing in the Sandeshkhali case that was suo motu initiated by the Calcutta High Court.
“For the next 10 years you will have to remain very busy with your client. Probably you will have to appoint four to five juniors. This court has absolutely no sympathy for him,” the Chief Justice observed.
Meanwhile, it is learnt that Shahjahan, who was remanded to police custody for 10 days by the Basirhat Subdivision Court in North 24 Parganas district on Thursday morning, has been slapped with charges under several non-bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code. On Thursday, the public prosecutor also described him as an extremely“influential” individual.
In the report submitted at the district court, the police identified him as the mastermind behind the attack on ED and CPAF sleuths on January 5. The public prosecutor even went to the extent of saying that if by chance he is released on bail, he will make all possible attempts to intimidate the witnesses and tamper with the evidence against him.
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Tokyo, Japan, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bored Boneheads is a collection of 3D animated avatars or PFP (Profile Pictures) featuring skull designs. The series has a limited number of digital artworks, a scarcity that should increase the NFT's value and demand. A part of the proceeds from their sales will support an international organization helping children in crisis.
Satoshi Uzumaki believes that NFT projects should aim to be more than“materialistic” possessions. The substantial funds circulating in the Metaverse could help alleviate some of the problems in the real world. The artist said:
“If everyone commits small acts of kindness and the recipient of the kind acts pays it forward, it would have an exponential effect on humanity. If this happens, Bored Boneheads NFT would have achieved its roadmap objective, to heal the world through kindness. Bored Boneheads owners itself would become a unique community in both the metaverse and in the real world.”
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The exact identity of Satoshi Uzumaki is unknown, with many sources referring to the NFT creator as a“mysterious Asian artist.” Nevertheless, OpenSea, the most prominent NFT marketplace in the industry, validates Uzumaki's credentials by hosting their collection.
The Bored Boneheads collection is currently available on OpenSea at a floor price of 1.1 ETH.
For more information about Satoshi Uzumaki, please follow these links: Twitter | OpenSea |
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – and held talks in Rabat on Friday, December 22 on ways to strengthen cooperation in various areas.
Morocco and Malaysia are determined to reinforce their bilateral bonds. On Friday, Morocco's Head of Government held talks with Hishammuddin Hussein, Malaysian Defense Minister, during which the two parties expressed their willingness to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
According to a statement issued by El Othmani's office, the meeting of the high officials was an opportunity to highlight the quality and depth of relations of friendship and mutual respect uniting Morocco and Malaysia.
Hussein, who was leading a large delegation on a working visit to Morocco, expressed his admiration for Morocco's economic and social development. The Malaysian official also highlighted the commitment of the Moroccan authorities to take advantage of available partnership and cooperation opportunities, said the statement.
El Othmani and Hussein also discussed the cooperation between Morocco and Malaysia at the level of international bodies, particularly within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The two officials also underscored the two countries' roles in promoting dialogue and cooperation between Islamic countries, defending the interest of the Islamic nation and in disseminating the values of tolerant Islamic religion, reported Maghreb Arab Press (MAP).
El Othmani has alo recalled the permanent concern of King Mohammed VI to promote the values of the Islamic religion, as well as the monarch's initiatives aimed at reinforcing training and supervision in the religious field. The officials also reviewed the promising prospects of development on the African continent. Morocco's Head of Government has also presented the main outlines of Morocco's African policy, under the leadership of.
The Malaysian Defense Minister also met with Abdellatif Loudiyi, the Moroccan Minister Delegate in Charge of National Defense Administration. The officials agreed to to establish a win-win partnership, notably in the areas of training, sea security and defense industry
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A photoshopped screenshot of a news article, falsely declaring that schools will be closed from February 2 due to "coronavirus outbreak" is doing the rounds on social media platforms.
The headline of the fake news article has (obviously) been morphed to a genuine one headlined: ' In pictures: UAE residents take precautions against coronavirus ' published on January 30. The fake headline has a misplaced comma and a full-stop at the end of it - both of which are unforgivable errors, as per Khaleej Times standards.
The genuine KT article talked about how the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention reassured residents that there was nothing to panic about as the virus situation was under control. A four-member Chinese family infected is the only confirmed case in the UAE so far, according to the ministry.
The screenshot of the actual gallery that KT published. You can see it here .
As Khaleej Times reported on Thursday, some UAE schools are raising awareness against the coronavirus as a precaution, though they are stressing that parents should not panic as schools are "completely safe". ( No need to panic: How UAE schools are raising awareness about coronavirus )
The World Health Organisation declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported on Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
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(MENAFN - Newsroom Panama) C ars were lined up on Thursday at the Rommel Fernández Stadium for the 7:00 am start of the AstraZeneca / University of Oxford vaccination process against Cov id-19.
The first person to be inoculated was vice-president José Gabriel Carrizo.
He arrived at the auto-express accompanied by Juan Pascale, director of the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies, and Eyra Ruiz, Minister Counselor for matters related to public health.
Health authorities have recognized that there is a lot of interest in the country in the AstraZeneca / University of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine. The maximum registrations had already been reached two days prior.
The first batch of 36,000 doses of the vaccine, through the Covax mechanism of the World Health Organization, arrived in the country on April 16.
Health Minister Luis Francisco Sucre - who also attended the start of the vaccination day said that on Wednesday, a note was sent to accept some 70,000 additional doses, which will arrive between three weeks and a month.
Ministers, vice-ministers and directors of entities attended to get the AstraZeneca vaccine
Among the first was Rafael Sabonge, Minister of Public Works. Ramón Martínez, Minister of Commerce and Industries, Carlos Aguilar, Minister of Culture; José Alejandro Rojas, Minister Counselor for private investment; as well as the Vice of Agricultural Affairs, Carlos Rognoni.
Also in attendance were Bernardo Meneses, director of the Institute for the Training and Use of Human Resources; Juan Antonio Ducruet, director of the Idaan; and Armando Fuentes, director of the Public Services Authority.
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(MENAFN – Jordan Times) AMMAN — Despite the recent announcements regarding the resumption of flight operations as of September 8, travel agencies said that they have not been involved in the work system
The work system is instead overshadowed by online platforms designated for booking flights and submitting forms, they said.
During a press conference at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) on September 3, Transport Minister Khaled Saif said that flights would resume in accordance with three classifications regulating arrival to the Kingdom.
‘We were thrilled after six months of total closure of travel and tourism agencies to hear about a comprehensive and well-considered plan that would allow the tourism industry to flourish and resume work. However, the opposite happened. The reopening of the airport was announced, without mentioning the travel agencies’ role in the work plan,’ Head of Jordan Society of Tourism and Travel Agents (JSTA) Mohammad Samih said in a statement made available to The Jordan Times on Sunday.
‘Unfortunately, the government has become the sector’s competitor,’ Samih said in the JSTA statement.
The JSTA met with Tourism Ministry and travel sector representatives on September 6, during which they have discussed the role of travel agencies amid this unprecedented crisis, he said.
Mohammad Abu Surra, director of a travel agency, told The Jordan Times over the phone on Sunday that he has been working in the tourism industry for about 42 years and the sector has never been in a ‘very difficult situation’.
In his view, he added, the sector is ‘on the brink of collapse’ and the only solution is to appoint a sector representative at the Tourism Ministry.
‘From massive losses in revenues to complete closures, the travel agencies continue to face a gloomy future as there are no signs of recovery, particularly after the government’s e-platform that enables travels to act as their own agents,’ Abu Surra said.
‘This crisis is likely to be worse than all other economic recessions, and what makes the whole situation even worse is the inconsistencies in the statements of official entities, that is frustrating,’ Abu Surra said.
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Manila, Sep 26 (IANS) At least four people were killed and one other person remained unaccounted for after super typhoon Noru hit the Philippines, authorities said on Monday.
Deemed to be the strongest typhoon to hit the Southeast Asian nation this year, Noru caused gusts of up to 240 kph on the main island of Luzon, where more than half of the country's 110 million population live, reports the BBC.
According to forecasters, the storm experienced an 'explosive intensification' as it made the first landfall west of Luzon earlier on Sunday, and then it made a second one at about 8.20 p.m. on the same night.
A local official said that the victims were personnel from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices, who were washed away in flash floods while carrying out rescue operations in the San Miguel district.
Over 74,000 people had been evacuated from the typhoon's path and warnings of 'serious flooding' were also issued for areas in capital Manila.
Flights and ferry services were cancelled, while government offices and schools were also asked to remain closed.
Noru is expected to leave the Philippines by Monday evening, as per the forecasters.
'I think we may have gotten lucky, at least this time... I think it's clear from what we did these last two days is that, very, very important, is preparation,' the BBC quoted President Ferdinand Marcos as saying to reporters on Monday morning.
'It's not yet over. I think the point when we can stand down is when the majority of evacuees are already back in their homes,' he added.
The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, is highly vulnerable to storms. It sees an annual average of 20 tropical storms.
In December 2021, some 400 people died when typhoon Rai hit the country, with rescue teams describing scenes of 'complete carnage'.
In 2013, typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful tropical storms ever recorded, killed some 6,300 people.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
A number of Emirates' flights from Dubai to Auckland have been disrupted as violent weather whips the city in New Zealand.
Auckland Airport (AKL) is currently closed for all international arrivals due to heavy flooding, prompting Dubai's flagship carrier to cancel some flights.
Flight EK448 from Dubai to Auckland - which was supposed to depart tomorrow, January 29 - has been cancelled, Emirates said in an advisory.
'Customers connecting to EK448 on January 29 will not be accepted to travel at the original point of departure,' it added.
On Friday, flight EK448 - which was headed to Auckland - returned to Dubai. The flight will depart tomorrow, January 29, at 10.20am as EK8448.
The airline confirmed that operations for flight EK449 from Auckland to Dubai on both January 29 and 30 are unaffected.
Customers impacted due to cancellations are advised to contact their travel agents or Emirates Call centres for rebooking options.
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(MENAFN) Speculation that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates more gradually, along with falling demand for the dollar, made the previous week a “week of rally” for the commodity markets .
The surge in the commodity markets continued despite the persistence of the dangers linked to the Chinese real estate crisis. Over the previous week, gold rose 2.2%, silver 9.5%, palladium 4.2% and platinum 2.6%.
Analysts said Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish statement for upcoming meetings boosted demand for gold after the key rate was raised by the expected 75 basis points.
Over the past week, a rise has dominated the price of metals, and lead has risen 1.2%, nickel 2%, zinc 9.4% and copper 5.9%.
Last week, the price of Brent rose by 4% due to growing supply problems in international markets.
The Nord Stream gas pipeline’s Siemens turbine engine has been shut down for technical reasons, according to an announcement last week by Russia’s largest energy company, Gazprom, and less natural gas will be transported through the line.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 1. Representatives ofthe Chinese business community showed high interest in theimplementation of joint promising projects in Kazakhstan, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
This was stated during a meeting of the Minister of ForeignAffairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu with the leadership of majorChinese companies.
"Representatives of the Chinese business community showed highinterest in the implementation of joint promising projects andexpressed hope for successful cooperation with Kazakh partners,"MFA said.
It was noted that during the meeting with representatives of theChinese state public investment company Shandong Hi-Speed Group,the parties discussed plans for the construction of aKazakh-Chinese dual commercial and industrial park. The Kazakh sideexpressed its readiness to provide comprehensive assistance in theimplementation of the project.
At the same time, the issues of the export of livestock productsfrom Kazakhstan were discussed with the leadership of the ChineseMeat Association, the largest national association for theproduction and distribution of meat in China, with about 1300members.
In addition, Chairman of the Board of Directors of East HopeGroup Liu Yongxing became familiar with the company's plans for theimplementation of a number of projects in Kazakhstan. This Chinesecompany is one of the ten largest producers of electrolyticaluminum and alumina in the world.
Notably, China became Kazakhstan's major commercial partner in2023. In 2023, Kazakhstan's trade turnover with China was $31.4billion. The volume of trade turnover increased by 30 percent fromthe same period in 2022 ($24.2 billion).
At the same time, in terms of trade turnover, exports to Chinaduring the aforementioned period totaled $14.7 billion, 14.7percent greater than from January to December 2022 ($13billion).
In addition, imports from China surged by 50.5 percent fromJanuary to December 2023, totaling $16.7 billion. In 2022, importstotaled $11.1 billion.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: Qatar's champion rally driver Nasser Al Attiyah and his French navigator Mathieu Baumel yesterday finished on top after the third stage to stay on course for his 6th victory in Rally Morocco.
The Qatari driver earlier had won both first and second stages of the popular rally.
Yesterday, the 16-time Middle East Rally Champion and four-time winner of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies, Al Attiyah, along with Baumel, began the fifth day in their Toyota Hilux opening the cars' competition of Stage 3 of 630kms (Super Stage 330kms) with less sand and requiring more navigational skills.
Attiyah finished on top (3:29:31secs), 27secs ahead of Polish Jakub Przygonski (3:29:58) and with Saudi Yazeed Al Rajhi third at 2'42” (3:32:13).
Al Rajhi at one point was leading, just 57secs ahead of Al Attiyah but the Qatari veteran closed in on the gap before surging ahead towards the end.
The route stretched over Morocco's famous stony tracks followed by beautiful and sumptuous landscapes of the Tassilis region.
Rally of Morocco is billed as a kind of test run for the historic Dakar Rally, but it's part of both the FIA Cross Country World Cup and the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship. The route covers nearly a total 1,666 miles of the Moroccan Sahara Desert and is being run by teams of drivers and riders from motorsport giants like Toyota Gazoo and Honda Racing among many others.
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Yemen has been torn apart by six years of conflict. Keystone / Yahya Arhab
Switzerland will boost its humanitarian aid contribution to Yemen by another CHF1 million, Swiss foreign minister Ignazio cassis said on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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This comes on top of the CHF14 million ($15 million) already contributed to helping people in the Middle East country who have been through six years of conflict.
The conflict has left more than 20 million people in need of aid and has displaced 3.6 million, the Swiss government statedExternal link .
Since 2017, Switzerland has provided Yemen with humanitarian aid worth CHF71 million, focusing primarily on water, sanitation, food security and protection for civilians.
Cassis was joined by Swiss President Guy Parmelin for the 76th UN General Assembly this week. Both used the occasion to conduct a number of bilateral talksExternal link with ministers from other countries.
This included the first meeting between Cassis and Iran's new Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian. Switzerland employs its“good offices” services to intermediate between Iran and the United States .
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Parmelin and Cassis were also able to lobby several countries to support Switzerland's candidacy for one of the 10 non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council .
Elections to determine which countries get a seat for the period 2023–24 is expected to take place in June of next year.
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(MENAFN) Northern Ireland police have initiated a hate crime investigation after discovering graffiti with the phrase "Irish lives matter" on a wall in Belfast. The authorities believe the message may convey anti-immigrant sentiment, echoing similar incidents in the region. The vandalism, confirmed by local authorities in west Belfast, is being treated as a hate incident, with police inspector Andrew Matson stating that the graffiti, along with other anti-immigrant signage, will be investigated.
The local Neighborhood Policing Team is conducting inquiries, urging anyone with information about the placement of the graffiti to come forward. Another sign, located elsewhere in Belfast, declared that "illegal immigrants" would no longer be accepted for housing, further raising concerns about the prevalence of anti-immigrant sentiments in the area.
Various lawmakers have condemned the graffiti and signs, with Sinn Fein MP Paul Maskey describing them as "offensive" and "disgraceful." Maskey emphasized the need to address such behavior and stated that there is no place for it in society. Social Democratic and Labor Party councilor Paul Doherty called for the removal of the graffiti, asserting that Belfast is a "welcoming area" home to a diverse population. People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll labeled the signs as "racist poison."
The appearance of such messages in Belfast has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting the importance of addressing issues related to racism and discrimination in the community. As the investigation unfolds, it underscores the broader societal challenge of combating hate crimes and fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diversity.
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(MENAFN) A Ukrainian army officer has disclosed that a significant number of foreign mercenaries recruited by Ukraine are opting to leave the country after confronting the harsh realities of the battlefield, according to a report by CNN on Sunday. Lieutenant Dmitry Kostyuk, in an interview with the American network, revealed that his platoon, stationed near Artyomovsk (known as Bakhmut in Ukraine), faced a shortage of personnel and was supplemented by 12 foreign fighters. Kostyuk highlighted varying motivations among mercenaries, ranging from a romanticized view of war to considering it a professional endeavor or a beneficial addition to their resumes.
Notably, Kostyuk emphasized the freedom foreign mercenaries have to terminate their contracts with the Ukrainian military, a privilege not afforded to Ukrainian citizens. Witnessing the intense hostilities, almost half of the foreign fighters reportedly reconsidered their commitment, expressing that the war they encountered was not what they had signed up for.
The officer also criticized Ukraine's mobilization campaign, citing corruption scandals and draft dodging, noting that the attempts to compel citizens into military service result in soldiers who are reluctant to engage in combat.
The Russian military has consistently warned that foreign mercenaries recruited by Ukraine are considered legitimate targets. This disclosure comes against the backdrop of long-range missile strikes launched by Russia on training camps of foreign mercenaries in Ukraine. The evolving dynamics in Ukraine's military landscape, coupled with the challenges of retaining foreign fighters, underscore the complexities faced by the country as it navigates the ongoing conflict.
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The shekel is strengthening in afternoon inter-bank trading today. The shekel-dollar rate is down 0.44% against the dollar at NIS 3.221/$ and down 0.03% against the euro at NIS 3.739/€, Trend reports with reference to Globes .
Yesterday, the Bank of Israel set the representative shekel-dollar rate up 0.279% from Tuesday, at NIS 3.235/$, and the representative shekel-euro rate was set 0.341% lower at NIS 3.741/€.
Tomorrow the Central Bureau of Statistics will announce the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading for September with analysts expecting only a 0.1% rise due to seasonal rises in food prices. The Bank of Israel says it has no inflation concerns, and predicts 2.5% inflation in Israel this year, falling to 1.6% in 2022. These figures are far higher than for many year but both comfortably within the Bank of Israel's target range of 1%-3%.
In contrast US inflation is running at a 13-year high of 5.4% annually due to supply chain disruptions and prices are rising similarly in Europe. Israeli economists have noted that the strength of the shekel has been partly insulating Israel against inflation because commodities like oil are priced in dollars.
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TORONTO, March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose”) is pleased to announce distributions for the month of March 2023 for Purpose US Dividend Fund. The ex-distribution date is March 23, 2023.
| Open-End Fund || Ticker Symbol || Distribution per Unit || Record Date || Payable Date |
| Purpose US Dividend Fund – ETF Units || PUD || $0.0850 || 03/24/2023 || 03/31/2023 |
| Purpose US Dividend Fund – ETF Non-Currency Hedged Units || PUD.B || $0.0980 || 03/24/2023 || 03/31/2023 |
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Purpose Investments Inc. is an asset management company with more than $15 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Unlimited, an independent technology-driven financial services company.
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Published: Sun 5 Feb 2023, 6:47 PM
Last updated: Sun 5 Feb 2023, 6:51 PM
Abu Dhabi Police's Aviation Department conducted 1,340 operations, including 101 missions to airlift injured and sick people in 2022. Officials said the operations included 370 police patrol operations and 611 staff training operations in addition to 258 other missions.
Police carry out many operations to rescue injured and sick people in addition to searching for lost people.
In one of the missions in September 2022, the Police's air ambulance flew medical staff from Delma Island Hospital to a woman who needed an emergency Caesarian and then flew her newborns twin to a nearby hospital. According to authorities, air paramedics from the Police's Aviation Department in the Central Operations Sector treated the Arab mother as she was in critical condition.
Brigadier Pilot Saeed Salem Al Marar, Director of the Abu Dhabi Police aviation department in the Central Operations Sector, stressed that the department, with its teams, keeps pace with all developments that meet the requirements of Abu Dhabi Police in terms of support for security and police units 24 hours a day and according to the best-advanced practices.
'Police always respond to emergency cases and traffic accident victims and transfer them to specialized hospitals to receive treatment through planes equipped with the latest medical equipment,' he said, adding that the police officers have been highly trained and possess all necessary skills.
Al Marar noted that the force was keen on responding to humanitarian calls and always reaching the accident sites and other places within the response time to save lives and provide humanitarian care in inaccessible areas and external roads or for those stranded, whether on land or at sea.
Police said the medical teams on board the air ambulance provide the necessary medical treatment to the injured during the flight to the hospital and submit reports on their health conditions to the hospital officials and staff.
Residents can call for the ambulance on 998 (from anywhere in the UAE). An air ambulance may be sent for the patient if needed.
UAE's hospitals can handle any medical emergency. A hospital will accept you for initial treatment during medical emergencies and may transfer you to a hospital better equipped to deal with your problem.
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Essentia participates in initiative to improve patient experience when care is needed beyond hospitalization
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center and Clinics recognize the team effort it takes to care for those in the community and participate in a collaborative effort to improve the patient experience and care.
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Srinagar- Despite the alarming rise in dowry deaths that claims lives of 20 women everyday in the country, Kashmir valley has registered zero cases of dowry deaths in 2021 against a single case a year earlier, reveals Crime Gazette recently released by Jammu and Kashmir Police.
According to the data, a copy of which lies with Kashmir Observer, the region witnessed zero cases of dowry deaths in 2021 while one case of dowry related death was reported in 2020 in the region.
The data has also shown a marginal increase in dowry deaths in Jammu where 16 cases of dowry death were reported in 2021 against eight dowry deaths in 2020.
Pertinently, as per law, dowry deaths include Dowry related harassment—either murdered, or compelled to commit suicide.
As per data, Jammu city alone witnessed the highest number of dowry deaths in 2021 when numbers stood at 7.
3 dowry deaths were reported in Kathua, 4 in Samba and 2 in Rajouri. However, as per data, in 2020, Jammu had reported only 6 dowry deaths and 1 each in Kathua and Udhampur. In the same year, Awantipora district's lone case accounted for Kashmir's total dowry deaths.
As per National Crime Records Bureau's(NCRB) 2019 and 2018 report, J&K had reported 8 incidents of dowry deaths, claiming lives of 8 victims with a crime rate of 0.1 percent which itself substantiates that there has been a noticeable increase in cases of dowry deaths in J&K as compared to previous years. In 2016, the numbers were as low as six dowry deaths across J&K.
Notably, J&K had recorded a 15% increase in cognizable crimes in 2020 compared to 2019, a report by NCRB had revealed last year.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) ATHENS, Greece — At least 16 people, including six children, perished on Saturday after a migrant boat capsized in the Aegean Sea, the deadliest disaster in the area since a controversial deal between the EU and Turkey to try to stem the flow of migrants two years ago.
The boat was ferrying migrants from Turkey to Greece when it went down overnight off the island of Agathonissi.
Two women and a man who managed to swim to safety on the island sounded the alarm and port police said they believe two or three people are still missing.
A patrol boat, a military helicopter and three fishing vessels are taking part in the rescue operation and officials are waiting for reinforcements from Frontex, the European border agency.
Another two migrants died on Saturday near the land border with Turkey when the truck they were travelling in overturned trying to avoid a police check, the authorities said.
The tragedy in the Aegean struck almost two years to the day since the EU and Turkey struck a multi-billion euro deal to curb the number of migrants and refugees trying to make their way to Europe.
Frontex said last month that in 2017, the European Union saw the lowest number of detected illegal border crossings since the migrant crisis began four years ago.
The number dwindled to 204,700 from 1.8 million in 2015, it said. The drop was especially observed on the eastern Mediterranean migratory route between Turkey and Greece, and the central route between Libya to Italy.
The EU-turkey deal has been criticised by humanitarian groups deterring people from coming who under international law must be granted asylum, such as those fleeing war-torn countries like Syria.
Under the agreement, all new irregular migrants crossing from Turkey into Greek islands must be returned to Turkey. These include both refugees fleeing conflict and persecution as well as economic migrants.
In addition to providing billions in funds in return, the EU agreed other concessions to Turkey such as to accelerate plans to bring in visa-free travel for its nationals and boost negotiations for its membership of the bloc.
But these have stalled, due to Brussels charges that Ankara has committed massive human rights violations in the wake of a failed coup in July 2016.
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Qatar- Advisory Council approves amendment in municipal laws
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Advisory Council yesterday unanimously approved amendment made in Reconciliation Law relating to offences stipulated in some municipal laws.
As per the amendment, in case of reconciliation, the violator will be required to pay one fourth of the maximum fine of the violation. The violator has to approach the authorities for reconciliation within seven days of the registration of violation.
The existing reconciliation law gives 24 hours to violators to approach authorities for reconciliation. If violators approach the authority for reconciliation after seven days then they will have to pay 50 percent of the fine.
As per the amendment reconciliation will be allowed in ten articles of municipal laws. The amendment was made in the reconciliation law of the Municipality No. 17 of 2005. The amendment allows municipalities and concerned departments of municipalities to reconcile some cases before issuance of final order.
The reconciliation will need final approval of either director of the municipality or head of the concerned department. If the violator refuses to pay fine for reconciliation then the case will be referred to concerned authority for further investigation.
Reconciliation will be allowed in laws for cleaning, building regulations law, law for monitoring and regulating Advertisements and public and private properties. The reconciliation will not allowed if the violation is repeated.
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Srinagar, Dec 6 (IANS) A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police produced a charge-sheet before the NIA Court, Srinagar, related to the killing of Sub-Inspector Farooq Ahmad on June 18 against the accused Owais Mushtaq Gani and slain terrorist Majid Nazir (terror outfit Al-Badr), police said on Tuesday.
'Besides, challan against two juvenile accused was produced before the Court of Juvenile Justice Board, Pulwama, for their involvement in the case immediately,' police added.
'During the course of investigation, various suspects were called for questioning from time-to- time and on June 24, one suspect Owais Mushtaq Ganie, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie, resident of Samboora, confessed his involvement in the commission of crime.'
The police said on the disclosure by Mushtaq Ganie, two juveniles were held for their active involvement and role in the killing of the police officer Farooq Ahmad along with one active terrorist of proscribed terror outfit Al-Badr, Majid Nazir, a resident of Ladhoo Pampore.
'During the course of investigation it came to forth that all the three accused were active terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit Al-Badr and were in constant touch with the said active terrorist Majid Nazir Wani, who gave them arms and ammunition to carry out the attacks on soft targets,' police added.
The said terrorist Majid Nazir involved in the commission of instant crime was killed in an encounter at Tujan area of Pulwama on June 21.
'On the basis of evidence gathered prima-facie, offences punishable under relevant sections of law for commission of crime has been established immediately. The investigation of the case concluded with a charge-sheet against four accused persons, including two juveniles, one neutralised terrorist and an accused person before the competent court of law,' police said.
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School board approves $1.5 million in cuts
Last week’s meeting of the Hastings school board figured to be another hotly contested one. Instead, it was absolutely quiet.
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Ellex Medical Lasers' research partner secures grant
’ () research collaborator Professor Erica Fletcher from the University of Melbourne has been awarded a $355000 Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage grant.
The funds will be used to detail the precise effects its 2RT laser has on cells cell populations and the body as a whole.
It will provide fundamental knowledge on the impact of 2RT™on cell biology of immune cells and cell signalling pathways in the retina.
The work will also give Ellex’s researchers a better understanding of the mechanism of action and potential uses of the 2RT laser currently in use in clinical trials for the treatment of early-stage age-related macular degeneration.
During FY2015 sales of commercial 2RT units increased to early adopters and research collaborators in Holland Germany Italy France New Zealand and Australia.
As of 15th June 2015 these commercial 2RT units had been used to perform approximately 1500 procedures on 940 patients. These patients and treatments are in addition to the patients being treated in the LEAD trial.
The potential market for AMS across the U.S. UK Germany France Spain Italy and Japan will almost double in value to $10.1 billion by 2023 from $5.1 billion in 2013.
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European inflation declines to 2.4 percent in March, ECB proceeds cautiously on interest rates
(MENAFN) In March, inflation in Europe saw a more significant decline than anticipated, dropping to 2.4 percent. This decrease was attributed to easing grocery price increases and a general downtrend in the consumer price index across Europe's largest economies, namely Germany and France. The annual inflation rate for the 20 countries using the euro currency came in below the 2.5 percent rate that financial markets had predicted. This brings the European Central Bank (ECB) closer to its target inflation rate of 2 percent than ever before.
Despite this welcomed decline from February's 2.6 percent, analysts caution that it may not be sufficient to prompt the ECB to implement its first interest rate cut. While the central bank is scheduled to meet on April 11, expectations for an interest rate cut are not high, with many forecasting that it will likely occur in June. This hesitance to adjust interest rates stems from concerns over the sluggish economic growth across the eurozone.
The European Central Bank, headquartered in Frankfurt, has maintained steady interest rates since October 2023. This decision followed a concerted effort to raise interest rates as a measure to combat escalating inflation. Despite persistent economic challenges and the need for stimulus measures to spur growth, the ECB has opted to maintain its current monetary policy stance. As the central bank navigates the delicate balance between addressing inflationary pressures and supporting economic recovery, market observers closely monitor developments in anticipation of any policy adjustments in the coming months.
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DOHA: The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre (ROLACC) in Doha, in association with the University of Sussex in the UK, have announced that they are now accepting online applications for the LLM in Corruption, Law and Governance, a Master's degree programme certified by the University of Sussex.
Anyone wishing to apply can do so at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply. The registration will remain open for all students of higher studies through the website until June.
The programme will begin in September 2018, taught part-time for two academic years at the ROLACC centre in Doha. It has been running since 2016, and has accepted around forty students from a range of fields and specializations. It is the first of its kind in the country, and provides a rigorous education in the current issues in corruption, law and governance. The course is not limited to those with a legal background.
The LLM in Corruption, Law and Governance provides knowledge and hands-on training on all corruption related fields including Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery, Compliance and Risk management. In addition, it contributes to the promotion of the UN Coalition Against Corruption (UNCAC) goals and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) recently marked the graduation of 464 young Omanis from company-sponsored training schemes to take up full-time employment.
A celebration event was held at Grand Millennium Hotel under the auspices of H E Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri, chairman of the State Council.
The jobseekers have qualified to work in a wide variety of trades, including scaffolding, mechanics, pipe fitting, steel fixing, store keeping, metal sheet fabrication and vehicle maintenance and repair. The batch also includes 75 welders who have been trained to the 6G level and 17 women, who will work in vehicle sales and social media.
The trainees were the eighth batch to graduate from PDO's National Objectives Programme which has created more than 40,000 job, training and redeployment opportunities for Omanis since it's launch. The company is targeting the creation of 50,000 such opportunities between 2017 and 2019 in close consultation with the Ministry of Manpower, The National Training Fund and the Public Authority of Manpower Registration.
PDO external affairs and value creation director Abdul-Amir Abdul-Hussein al Ajmi said, 'Creating employment opportunities for Omanis is a national priority and PDO is determined to do all it can to support His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said's Government in this noble cause. This latest graduation of hundreds of jobseekers is another success for our National Objectives Programme and our ongoing commitment to work with our partners to secure jobs for nationals in the oil and gas industry and beyond.
'PDO congratulates all those who have graduated. They have worked hard and shown a real desire to succeed and contribute to the economy.'
The graduates underwent training lasting up to 24 months at six training institutes and will now take up work with 27 different employers, including Galfar Engineering and Contracting, Oman Shapoorji, Suhail Bahwan Group, Trade Links and Services, Voltas Oman and Moosa Abdul Rahman Hassan. The celebration event featured 24 individuals who picked up Best Trainee Award trophies and certificates.
Ajmi added, 'I thank all our partners, including the Ministry of Oil and Gas and Ministry of Manpower, our contractors and all those involved in the training.'
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