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Published: Fri 3 Feb 2023, 4:45 PM
On the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final, Hanuma Vihari, a batter for the Andhra Pradesh Cricket Team, was seen batting with just one hand.
Having just fractured his wrist with a short ball from Avesh Khan, Vihari had retired hurt on 16 in the first innings. However, he did not give up.
The batter was seen walking back onto the field and holding back the Madhya Pradesh team after his team lost 9 batters. He batted left-handed this time, and played one-handed shots.
The Internet was set ablaze with praise for the determined cricketer, lauding his team spirit and perseverance.
Dinesh Karthik, player on the national team, applauded Vihari, tweeting that he showed 'Bravery to another level'. Another Twitter user called him a 'warrior'.
Vihari himself took to social media after the match.
'Do it for the team. Do it for the bunch,' he tweeted.
He also expressed his thanks for all the good wishes directed his way, and said it meant a lot to him.
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(MENAFN) DHL, a German logistics firm, and Saudi Aramco, a state-owned oil and gas company, announced a collaboration on Monday to establish a joint venture.
Unveiled at a ceremony held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the new entity named ASMO (Advanced Supply Management Operations) will serve as a procurement and logistics services center.
Present at the event were ASMO Chair Salem Al Huraish, Wail A. Al Jaafari (Aramco's Executive Vice President of Technical Services), and Oscar de Bok (CEO of DHL Supply Chain).
The joint venture aims to enhance supply chain operations sustainably and efficiently, according to statements made by executives representing both companies.
“ASMO is envisioned to meet the growing demand for more sustainable and efficient supply chain services in Saudi Arabia, while at the same time reflecting the expanding market potential of the region as a global trade gateway for the energy, chemical, and industrial sectors,” a post-ceremony statement noted.
“In a world challenged by supply shortages, logistics disruptions, and rising costs, ASMO is poised to emerge as a regional supply chain hub, covering supply chain services from procurement to logistics, warehousing, and even a B2B e-marketplace for customers,” it further mentioned.
Hendrik Venter, the CEO of DHL Supply Chain for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, provided a Turkish news agency with an exclusive interview regarding the aims and ambitions of the new venture.
“Three-and-a-half years ago, senior management from Aramco and DHL got together and discussed using Aramco's ecosystem, specifically their technology and technological expertise in the fuel technologies combined with DHL as the global logistics leader,” he declared.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is disappointed by the decision of the court of Tripoli (Lebanon) to lift the seizure of the Syrian vessel Laodicea, which is transporting Ukrainian agricultural products stolen by Russia.
That's according to a statement released on Thursday, Ukrinform reports.
'Despite the evidence provided, the court took no account of the position of Ukraine's competent authorities,' the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
Ukrainian diplomats noted that the decision of the Lebanese court allows the Laodicea, which is under international sanctions due to the illegal export of goods from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, to leave the port of Tripoli without hindrance, carrying stolen Ukrainian flour and barley. Read also:
Lebanon seizes Syrian ship carrying stolen Ukrainian grain
'The ruling actually encourages Russia to pursue theft in the temporarily occupied south of Ukraine with a sense of impunity. In addition, with such a decision, Lebanon is actually undermining its own food security, pushing Ukraine away as its reliable partner,' the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed.
MFA Ukraine has called on the Lebanese side to cancel the move and take measures to prevent further attempts to use Lebanon to transship stolen Ukrainian grain.
The statement notes that Ukraine has always undertaken efforts to support Lebanon's food security, being a top exporter of agricultural products to the country in 2021. Ukrainian food supplies did not stop even after the start of Russia's full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine. After the opening of Ukrainian Black Sea ports, the first grain carrier left Odesa for Lebanon.
'Moreover, taking into account the difficult food situation in Lebanon, in coordination with the Ukrainian owners of the illegally exported cargo, the Lebanese side was offered to buy Ukrainian flour and barley at a discounted price,' the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled.
'Laodicea' (IMO: 9274343 (SY)) is one of three Syrian ships transporting Ukrainian grain stolen by the occupying force.
Earlier, Lebanon seized the vessel pending investigation into the origin of the cargo, which may have been stolen by Russian invaders in Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR- Kaifa Shah is all set to represent India at the International Moscow Stars Wushu Championship, set to be held in Moscow, Russia from February 28 to March 5.
Kaifa has been practicing Wushu since she was 7 years old. It all started in 2013 when she along with her parents had a visit to the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Stadium in Srinagar, where she got allured to Wushu after witnessing players practicing the martial arts.
She has since bagged five national medals of all colors in Wushu apart from several other state championships where she has bagged gold in all her 10 appearances. Kaifa's sister, Aliza Shah, is also a five-time national medallist.
In 2021, during routine Wushu practice, Kaifa Shah was injured and had to take rest for almost one year but came up as a true fighter when in 2022 national championship she clinched gold. This was her fifth national championship medal in a row.
Now Kaifa Shah has made it to the international arena and is going to represent India. When asked what her feelings were, she replied with a smile and thumps up. She thanked Secretary J&K Sports Council for her efforts for elevating sports infra in J&K.
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(MENAFN- P&S Intelligence) The interest in using VR in rehabilitation is developing as VR technologies are more widely available and more reasonably priced to supply. As a result, studies have examined the effectiveness of VR and interactive video game therapy for patients to utilize at home.
In addition to enabling the production of complicated and pricey systems for controlled clinical circumstances, recent technological breakthroughs have made it possible to build more inexpensive and accessible VR systems for usage in various contexts. Therapists are thus currently examining this, which might be given to patients and then kept up by them.
By 2030, it is predicted that the worldwide virtual rehabilitation industry will generate $2,312.3 million. This is because there are more people with disabilities and more people using virtual reality to treat patients.
The WHO estimates that 15% of people worldwide have some kind of impairment, and 2-4% of these individuals have severe functional challenges. In addition, the CDC estimates that 61 million Americans, or 1 in 4 U.S. adults, have a handicap that significantly limits their ability to engage in main life activities.
With age, disability becomes more common, affecting about 2 in 5 adults aged 65. The main benefit of virtual rehabilitation for disabled people is that they can involve in a variety of activities on a simulator, are relatively free from the boundaries imposed by their disability, and can do so safely.
Virtual physical therapy, which offers patients a range of exercises ranging from general orthopedic ones to specific ones for injury recovery, is another area where virtual reality is being used more and more. The exercises may also be modified for specific age groups to help babies with motor skill development and older people retain their agility.
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Fri, Aug 14, 2015, 07:03 PM
Union Minister Sujana Chowdary speaking to the media, said that Parliament sessions which concluded yesterday were wasted due to the Congress party and he said that Congress party with just 44 MPs is creating hurdles for the development of the country. Sujana further said that the Congress behaviour and protest with the speaker is shameful to all the parliamentarians . Listen to Sujana . . . .


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Kherson Regional Music and Drama Theatre named after Mykola Kulish was damaged as a result of shelling by the Russian army on the night of 14 February.
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine reported this on Facebook , Ukrinform reports.
According to the ministry, 36 windows were smashed in the theatr building due to enemy shelling.
"Another crime of the terrorist country not only against people, but also against the culture of our country. These are crimes that cannot be ignored and cannot be forgotten," the Ministry stressed.
The ministry reminded that this theatre is one of the largest in the south of the country and is the main theatre scene in the Kherson region. Almost immediately after the liberation of the city from Russian invaders, the theatre's director, Oleksandr Kniga, resumed work in a safe basement, an art-hub in a shelter.
Russian army shells Kherson
region 37 times in past day, one person killed
As reported by Ukrinform, on the night of 14 February, Russian troops shelled Kherson several times from the territory of the temporarily occupied left bank. Many damages were found in the central part of the city.
The enemy fire damaged, in particular, heating pipes at two boiler houses of Khersonteploenergo .
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) India's Pidilite Group has entered into a partnership with German firm Stauf Klebstoffwerk to foray into commercial flooring business in GCC countries.
Bharat Puri, managing director of Pidilite Industries, said through the partnership, the company aims to strengthen its presence in commercial flooring business in Middle East, where the growth potential for this segment is fast growing.
Speaking to Khaleej Times in Dubai, Puri said the joint venture would start manufacturing the new range of commercial flooring at Pidilite's factory at Dubai Investment Park II.
"The local manufacturing facility will ensure that Pidilite's customers would be provided a whole range of Pidilite offerings as well as easy access to solutions for their needs under the umbrella of Pidilite," said Puri.
Puri said Pidilite UAE now caters to different segments. The company also expanded operations in Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries, including Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Yemen and Iraq. The factory at Dubai Investment Park manufactures and supports a range of construction chemicals tailor-made specifically for the GCC market.
Volker Stauf, managing director of Stauf Klebstoffwerk, said the partnership with Pidilite would be long and sustained one.
"The company's core competence lies in innovation in both technology and R & D, and providing effective training to the applicants," said Stauf.
"Our collaboration is for the long term, and leverages the well-known strengths and capabilities of the two companies. It aims to provide best-in-class technology and products to customers through this collaboration," he pointed out.
Issac John Associate Business Editor of Khaleej Times, is a well-connected Indian journalist and an economic and financial commentator. He has been in the UAE's mainstream journalism for 35 years, including 23 years with Khaleej Times. A post-graduate in English and graduate in economics, he has won over two dozen awards. Acclaimed for his authentic and insightful analysis of global and regional businesses and economic trends, he is respected for his astute understanding of the local business scene.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 2nd February, 2020 (WAM) -- Registration opened on Sunday for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2020 officially, which is set to take place on Friday, 11th December, 2020.
In celebration of the launch of the third edition, participants who sign up within 42 hours before 11:59 pm on the 3rd of February can avail a 42 percent discount on the full 42 km marathon, relay race, and 10 km race.
In addition to the previous variety of race categories, including the 42 km and 10 km races, and 5 km and 2.5 km fun runs, a new relay format is being rolled out this year to allow teams of two to participate together. The new relay race will have a split of 25 km and 17 km between the two runners, combining to complete the full marathon.
Aref Al Awani, General-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said, "The ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon has quickly developed a strong reputation as a world-class sporting event and we anticipate even further growth in its third year. Every year, we adapt our race to cater to all the community needs, and so this year we have introduced the relay race to add even more excitement to our race and allow team collaboration."
Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Executive Office Director of ADNOC, said, "We are proud to once again support the Abu Dhabi Marathon as the headline sponsor. The first two editions of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi marathon were tremendous successes, bringing a global sporting spotlight on the capital, as well as fostering a real festival atmosphere in the heart of the city. I am sure that the third instalment will generate even greater energy within the local community as the country approaches its Golden Jubilee."
More than 16,500 runners from 141 countries around the world had joined the 2019 race, and ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon has grown significantly in popularity at both the local and international levels since then.
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(MENAFN- Palestine News Network) Ramallah/PNN/
The EBRD and its co-investors the Palestine Investment Fund, Semilla de Olivo and FMO (the Netherlands Development Finance Company) are financing the first Palestinian employment-development impact bond to address high levels of youth unemployment in the West Bank and Gaza.
The project will provide professional training for more than 1,000 young Palestinians to support their transition into sustainable employment.
An estimated 38 per cent of young people in the West Bank and Gaza are unemployed, with a mismatch of skills being a key impediment to their sustained employment. The project is a test case to assess how private sector investment can tackle this challenge by promoting results-oriented employment services.
The investors will provide upfront funding to the project, while the outcome funders, the World Bank and the Palestinian Authority, will repay them if and when the training and employment results are achieved. The project raised US$ 1.8 million in investment and US$ 5.0 million in outcome funds.
Private sector organisations will provide training, starting in 2020. They will focus initially on employment opportunities in the healthcare sector, as well as in the industrial and construction sector. Additional training will be rolled out according to market needs, with the goal of delivering sustainable employment outcomes by late 2021.
Heike Harmgart, the EBRD Director for the eastern Mediterranean region, said: 'We are very proud to launch with our partners the first employment-development impact bond in Ramallah, an innovative financing tool that will help tackle youth unemployment. We aim to provide sustainable jobs to the Palestinian people, thus contributing to the development of their economy.'
Social Finance led the design of the project as an impact bond, as part of the World Bank's Finance for Jobs programme, implemented by DAI Global. Since the first impact bond was created in 2011, more than 140 others have been contracted globally, with an increasing percentage in low-to-middle-income countries.
In 2017, the EBRD started investing in the West Bank and Gaza. To date, five projects have been signed for a total amount of US$ 18 million.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) New car sales are recovering faster than the industry expected, but are a long way from pre-pandemic levels.
In the month of August 24,731 units have been sold, which represents a growth of 98% compared to the the12,467 units sold in 2020, according to the figures from Panama the Association of Automobile Dealers (Adap).
The strong growth is due to the fact that sales in April, May, and part of June 2020 were almost nil because dealers were not operating due to mandatory closures said Anthony Salerno, president of Adap.
When the accumulated figures up to August 2021 are compared with the same period in 2019, sales reflect a decrease of 21%. The monthly average for this year is about 3,100 vehicles, down from the nearly 4,000 registered two years ago.
"We are still far from pre-pandemic figures, which is understandable, but if we bet on the economic reactivation and, to a large extent, the reactivation of jobs, we can see the recovery of the sector with more optimistic lights," he said.
Salerno said that the goal at the beginning of 2021 was to exceed 30,000 units, but "due to the demand perceived in recent months, we are confident of reaching a market of more than 36,000 units of new cars sold."
Everything will depend, however, on the challenge facing the sector, with reduced inventory levels due to global limitations to the supply chain and logistical complications, factors that put pressure on prices, he explained.
From a marketing point of view, the sector has adapted to the new requirements imposed by the pandemic and has been holding virtual fairs, in which users can find products, financing offers, and car insurance in a digital market.
Salerno also referred to the role that banks play in this sector, both to finance dealer operations and to purchase vehicles from customers. "The activation of consumption and its financing will be important players in the speed of recovery of our economy," he said
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UP launches upgraded Defence & Aerospace Promotion Policy 2022
Lucknow, Aug 17 (KNN) To attract more investments in the defence and aerospace manufacturing sector in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved the Uttar Pradesh Defence and Aerospace Unit and Employment Promotion Policy-2022.
The new policy will aim at providing higher incentives to investors setting up their units in the defence and aerospace manufacturing sector in UP's Defence Industrial Corridor.
Energy minister AK Sharma said the cabinet decided to amend the policy formulated in 2018 to provide incentives up to a maximum of Rs 500 crore (against the existing Rs 15 crore) to attract large investments.
“The new policy provides for a capital subsidy of 7 per cent or a maximum of Rs 500 crore in non-Bundelkhand region and 10 per cent or a maximum of Rs 500 crore in the Bundelkhand region of the state,” he said.
Awanish Kumar Awasthi, UPEIDA chief executive officer said chief minister Yogi Adityanath had asked for reviewing all sectoral policies keeping in view the proposed Global Investors Summit-2023 that envisages to attract investment of Rs 10 lakh crore.
The state government has so far been able to attract investments worth Rs 2,800 crore to Rs 3,000 in the defence and aerospace manufacturing sector against a set target of Rs10,000 crore. This initiative by the Uttar Pradesh government is a step forward in its dream to have a trillion-dollar economy.
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the state cabinet that approved the policy. (KNN Bureau)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 1:47 PM
Last updated: Sat 2 Dec 2023, 3:45 PM
Spanish football great Andres Iniesta joined in the 52nd UAE National Day celebrations by donning a traditional Emirati kandura which he proudly modelled on social media courtesy of posts by the Emirates Football Club.
The supremely talented former Barcelona and Spanish midfielder surprised the sporting world when he signed a one-year contract with Ras Al Khaimah's Emirate Club in August this year.
Iniesta swapped his trademark No. 8 football jersey for the milk-white kandura, also known as a Dishdasha, the single-piece ankle-length garment which is the traditional clothing of Emirati men, and completed the look with a well-worn ghutra that covered his head.
Andreas Iniesta. - Photo courtesy emirates_fc
Images on Instagram also depicted Iniesta wearing an Arabic Bisht coat, a black robe with an embroidered gold border that is a status garment among Arab men, much like the black-tie tuxedo worked on special occasions in the West.
The Spanish great, arguably the most distinguished footballer to play in the top-flight Adnoc UAE Pro League, has played in eight matches for Emirates Club and has scored two goals.
His next outing is a game against Shabab Al-Ahli on Friday, December 8.
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Moscow considers Latvian action to block Russian language…
(MENAFN) Russia has called Latvia’s move to ban the Russian language in workplaces ‘discriminatory’, saying the former Soviet Union member has turned the humiliation of ethnic sections into a state rule.
According to a statement released by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, a bill being drafted in this regard opposes global rules.
“Such absurd and discriminatory initiatives, affecting the interests of almost half of the Latvian population and going against many recommendations of the competent international structures, have long been a shameful practice,” she added.
“In this Baltic country, linguistic genocide and the humiliation of ethnic minorities, whose representatives are considered second-class people by the Latvian authorities, have been elevated to the level of state policy.
Zakharova also said: “Unfortunately, European ‘democratic’ structures are shamefully silent.”
Russian has foreign language status in the Baltic nation, which borders Russia.
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(MENAFN) Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel claims she was not surprised when Russia and Ukraine went to war in late February. In a lengthy interview released on Thursday, the retiring commander spoke to Der Spiegel.
“It did not come as a surprise,” Merkel informed the source. By then, “the Minsk Agreements were eroded,” the former chancellor asserted, in reference to the 2014 ceasefire agreement brokered by Germany and France, which were intended to give the eastern areas special status within Ukraine.
She also stated that her efforts to establish a new dialogue platform for Russia and the EU in 2021 had failed.
“I wanted, together with [French President] Emmanuel Macron, to create an independent European discussion format with Putin through the European Council,” Merkel stated, clarifying that she encountered opposition from other members of the EU’s top body.
“I no longer had the strength to assert myself,” she highlighted, as everyone acknowledged she was about to step down. She encountered the same issue on her farewell trip to Moscow, feeling she is no longer able to affect Putin, for whom she stated “only power counts.”
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Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) issues more than 100,000 medical reports annually, said corporate communications CEO Ali al-Khater, who is also chairman of the Supreme Communications' Committee for Healthcare at the Ministry of Public Health.
The official told local Arabic daily Arrayah that people should utilise the online service to apply for medical reports, from all HMC health facilities, as it saves time and efforts. Applicants can request a printed version of their medical reports which will be delivered to their address through Qatar Post.
Al-Khater explained that the online service could be accessed through the HMC website and the applicant should register the phone number linked to his or her HMC health card, to get an OTP. The applicant can also apply for himself or on behalf of others.
However, there are some conditions such as the applicant ought to be 18 years or older, have valid authorisation from the person on whose behalf the application is being made. People can apply on behalf of parents, sons and daughters sisters or brothers, spouse and grandparents by submitting documents that prove the relation. Besides, the applicant should attach a valid Qatari ID, and pay the required fees online.
The official pointed out that the reports can be issued in Arabic or English and the applicant has the option to receive an e-report or a printed copy as well through Qatar Post after paying the fees.
Nayef al-Shamari, executive director of the Media Department at HMC, said it takes up to 14 days to process a medical report before it is issued where the laboratory reports take only around three working days, Arrayah added.
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Intercontinental Muscat Wins at Best Luxury Hotels Award & Showcases Its Newly Luxurious Suites
(MENAFN- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts) XX February 2021, Muscat, Oman – InterContinental Muscat wins the award titled, “The Best Luxury Hotel in Oman” for 2021 while it opens its doors to showcase its refurbished suites to the public.
Such an award confirms the hotel’s affirmed position in the luxury market for Oman and the region.
“We are pleased to have our new Club Lounge, and Club Suites refurbished and reopened with new technologies to enhance our guests’ experience. Hotel rooms across all room categories in the InterContinental Muscat are now fully renovated and we are ready to welcome our valued guests into these new rooms,” said IHG Oman’s Area General Manager Anna-Marie Dowling.
Despite the lockdown in the Sultanate, the InterContinental Muscat continued to renovate the rooms and Club Lounge to allow guests to experience a higher level of luxury. The hotel now has 270 new rooms including the Club Suites that overlook the beautiful Qurum Beach sea, Royal Opera House Muscat, and Hajjar mountains.
With IHG’s long commitment to maintaining the highest global hotel cleanliness and hygiene standard, the hotel group introduced updated measures last year to elevate cleanliness standard across all properties to ensure our guests feel that they are in the safest environment possible during the pandemic.
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: foxa ), (Nasdaq: fox ) will discuss second quarter fiscal 2023 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Results will be released at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on February 8, 2023.
A live audio webcast of the presentation, and the archived webcast, will be available at investor.foxcorporation.com .
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Letter: Public Health Week celebration is this week
April 1-7 is National Public Health Week in recognition of the advancements in public health that serve to protect and improve the health of all people.
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(MENAFN-Kora) europe - led by captain miguel angel jimenez - needed just 3.5 more points heading into the 10 singles contests at the glenmarie golf & country club in kuala lumpur but it finished 10-10
Jimenez held up his end of the bargain with the spaniard winning his match against malaysia's nicholas fung by one hole
But he had little support from his europe team-mates as dutchman joost luiten was the only other winner from the visitors as he beat japan's koumei oda by one hole
It was all about asia's remarkable comeback on saturday with each of thai pair thongchai jaidee and kiradech aphibarnrat beating graeme mcdowell and thomas bjorn respectively
Jaidee bettered northern ireland's mcdowell 3 and 2 while aphibarnrat edged bjorn 2 and 1
India's anirban lahiri beat france's victor dubuisson 2 and 1 while hyung-sung kim of south korea defeated spain's pablo larrazabal 4 and 2
Bangladesh's siddikur rahman thrashed scotland's stephen gallacher 4 and 3 while the other two matches finished all square
Wales' jamie donaldson could not beat thai prayad marksaeng and spaniard gonzalo-fernandez castano split a point with hideto tanihara of japan.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Ideal Indian School (IIS) recently inaugurated its IT Club, marking the beginning of a new era in technological innovation underscoring the school's dedication to providing students with a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Dr Adnan Abu-Dayya, executive director at Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (Qmic), the chief guest, inaugurated the club by unveiling its logo. Principal Shaik Shamim Saheb, heads of sections and heads of various departments attended the function.
In his address, Dr Abu-Dayya urged the students, as future leaders and innovators, to adopt transformative technology and utilise their skills to make a positive impact on their community, society and the global stage. He expressed his hope that the Ideal IT Club would serve as a launchpad, providing knowledge, skills and aspirations to empower students as active contributors to realising Qatar's digital vision, both within and beyond Qatar.
Principal Shaik Shamim Saheb emphasised the school's commitment in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age.
The office-bearers of the IT Club were officially invested with badges on the occasion, presented by the chief guest and the principal.
They are: Boys' Section - Akshay Keerthi (president), Mirza Jaffer (secretary), Mohd Farzee (editor). Girls' Section - Heba Benny (president), Najla (secretary) and Mourine Mohd (editor).
Earlier, the club conducted competitions in poster-making, video editing and logo design, and the winners were awarded trophies and certificates on the occasion.
Najla (Class XI) welcomed the gathering and Heba Benny (Class XII) proposed a vote of thanks. Cultural secretary Akshay Keerthi outlined the aims and objectives of the club. Mohamed Arsh Syed (Class XI) and Farah Naaz (Class XII) hosted the programme. The Department of Computer Science head Sajith co-ordinated the function.
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Qatari rider Hussain Saeed Haidan and Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi clinched victories in the Medium and Small Tour classes, respectively, in the fifth leg of the Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour, at Qatar Equestrian Federation's Outdoor Arena, yesterday.
Haidan guided his 14-year-old gelding Viahipi D'Auzay in two flawless routines to win the Medium Tour class. Van Gallettana Z, ridden by Rashid Towaim Al Marri, was the second fastest, while Al Qadi and Morocco came third in the event.
Meanwhile, NK Cafe, which had the services of Haidan (Viahipi D'Auzay), Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi (Morocco) and Saeed Nasser Al Qadi (Carrera Denfer) won the Medium Tour team event.
Earlier, Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi topped the podium in the Small Tour astride Ina, while Dilandra, with Mohammed Yousef Al Jaber in the saddle, came second.
Jaber Rashid Al Amri-ridden Apollon Du Banney was third. In the Future Riders Class for 60cm, Kayan Ibrahim Al Rumaihi clinched the victory astride Nina Van De Delthoeve, while Mariam Abdulkarim Abed secured the win in the Future Riders 80cm class in the saddle of Wadi Rum D D H.
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Turkey, Qatar ink 12 cooperation deals after 9th meeting of supreme committee
(MENAFN) On Monday, Turkey and Qatar entered into a significant collaboration by signing 12 cooperation agreements across various sectors, along with the joint declaration from the 9th meeting of the Turkey-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led the Turkey-Qatar High Strategic Committee meeting at Lusail Palace.
The subsequent signing ceremony, attended by Erdogan and Al Thani, marked the formalization of these agreements.
The joint declaration stemming from the committee meeting was signed by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al Thani.
Additionally, a memorandum of understanding focusing on political consultations regarding mutual interests between the two countries' foreign ministries was signed by the foreign affairs chiefs.
Other agreements included a pact outlining the implementation of a memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation between the respective culture ministries, signed by both countries.
Furthermore, a pact on bilateral labor cooperation was formalized by Fidan and Ali Bin Samikh Al Marri, Qatar’s labor minister.
In the realm of humanitarian efforts, a pact on bilateral cooperation for humanitarian aid and charitable work was signed by Fidan and Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Qatar’s minister of social development and family.
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(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Keeping up the constant growth pace since its establishment in 2014; IT consultant & web solutions provider Amfill has announced to expand its operations in Singapore and India. The markets of India and Singapore seems promising enough and are growing through a digital era where businesses are focusing to attract and engage more customers through online platforms such as websites, online ads, emails etc.
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To gain the maximum benefit from online presence, a single website is not enough. There are lot many process which works in collaboration with each other to offer best results.
Some of the most beneficial online activities are website development, IT project management, Mobile App Development and integration, Search Engine Optimization and more.
The firm makes sure that the projects are delivered in time with desired results of clients. The client should feel satisfied and its online business presence should be capable enough to attract more customers, generate increased leads and helps in overall growth of the business.
While introducing itself in two new countries India and Singapore, Amfill is hopeful and determined to serve best of its services to the customers. Visit the Amfill website and get quotation for your desired IT service.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) GENEVA - Flags flew at half-mast at UN compounds across the globe on Monday, as staff observed a minute's silence for the more than 100 colleagues killed in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.
The blue and white United Nations flag was first lowered at 9:30am local time at offices in Bangkok, Tokyo and Beijing, and later, other UN offices followed suit.
The UN agency for supporting Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced on Friday that 101 of its employees had died in the Gaza Strip since the war erupted just over a month ago.
And on Sunday, the UN reported "a significant number of deaths and injuries" in strikes on one of its facilities in Gaza.
"UNRWA staff in Gaza appreciate the UN lowering the flag around the world," the agency director in the Gaza Strip Tom White, said in a statement.
"In Gaza however, we have to keep the UN flag flying high as a sign that we are still standing and serving the people of Gaza."
Israel has been relentlessly bombarding the Gaza Strip since October 7. More than 11,000 people, most of them civilians and many of them children, have been killed in Gaza in strikes by Israel, according to the health ministry in Gaza.
In Geneva, the second-largest UN headquarters after New York, the UN flag on Monday flew at half-mast and none of the other flags of the 193 member countries were hoisted along the main alley of the compound.
Staff were also invited to hold a "private" minute of silence, spokesman Rolando Gomez said.
"Over the last month, 101 of our colleagues have lost their lives in Gaza," Tatiana Valovaya, director-general of the UN Office at Geneva, told the dozens of staff members gathered for the ceremony.
"This is the highest number of aid workers killed in the history of our organisation in such a short time."
Events were also held in Kathmandu and Kabul, where the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva led about 250 people in observing the minute's silence.
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UN official calls for inclusive peace efforts in Middle East for long-term security
(MENAFN) A senior UN official emphasized on Tuesday the necessity for comprehensive peace in the Middle East to establish lasting security in the region, urging increased efforts.
"Sustained security and stability in the Middle East cannot and will not be achieved without a just lasting and comprehensive peace," stated Dennis Francis, Head of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
The UN General Assembly is convening to address the escalating crisis in the Middle East.
Francis emphasized that a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is the "only viable way" to disrupt the ceaseless cycle of conflict, violence, and suffering.
"This means working much harder to build the consensus needed for peace. It means forging new avenues for direct dialogue between the parties, fostering respect for General Assembly resolutions and supporting all efforts that build on previous agreements," he added.
Francis expressed approval of a temporary humanitarian pause in Gaza, during which prisoner exchanges will be conducted.
"This agreement offered a breakthrough for hope, but it is not nearly enough. I strongly call yet again for the humane treatment and immediate unconditional release of all hostages. I reiterate my call for a longer-term humanitarian cease-fire so food, water and desperately needed medical aid can reach all those in need in the Gaza Strip and all affected areas," Francis further declared.
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(MENAFN) Finland is gearing up with extra measures to address a surge of irregular migrants at its Russian border, as reported by local media on Monday.
During a visit to the southeastern border crossing, Premier Petteri Orpo stated that they are closely observing the border situation and are fully ready to swiftly implement new restrictions, as reported by a Finnish news outlet.
Emphasizing that Russia bears responsibility for the current situation, he remarked: “Finland should be concerned that neighboring Russia has behaved erratically for a long time.”
“We must continue to be prepared for the fact that anything can happen.”
On Monday, 35 migrants hailing from Syria, Afghanistan, as well as Iraq arrived at the Salla border crossing from Russia, using bicycles and scooters to travel. Subsequently, they submitted asylum applications.
Simultaneously, it was revealed by border guards that temporary barriers are being erected in the Salla area on the eastern border with Russia, assisted by the armed forces. The construction of the barrier fence is set to be expedited.
In response to suspicions that Russian officials were allowing undocumented asylum seekers to increasingly arrive at the Finnish border, Finland, on November 16, announced the closure of four border crossings with Russia from midnight on November 17.
Following this decision, Helsinki issued another statement on the subsequent day, cautioning that the government was ready to take further measures if the closure of the four border crossing points did not alleviate the situation on the eastern border with Russia.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) By Al Jazeera
The New York Times on Sunday debunked information spread by official Saudi media outlets a day earlier claiming Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) expressed support for Qatar in the Gulf crisis.
The US publication said the ISIL statement aiming to link Qatar to terrorism was "apparently fake".
It was not the first time Qatar was targeted by spreading misinformation.
Last month, Dubai TV aired a false report claiming anti-government demonstrations took place in Qatar's capital, Doha, and alleged troops - including soldiers from Turkey - fired tear gas at protesters.
The media attacks come amid a dispute between Qatar and its neighbours - Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain - as well as Egypt.
The quartet cut diplomatic ties with Doha on June 5 and imposed an air, sea and land blockade on Qatar - accusing it of supporting Iran and "extremists" in the region.
Qatar strongly denies the allegations.
Marwan Kabalan, director of policy analysis at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, told Al Jazeera by spreading false news Saudi Arabia may be diverting attention from a story in the US media about the Saudi embassy's possible links to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
"This shows that Saudis are doing their best to divert the attention from yesterday's reports by The New York Post and The Independent saying that the Saudi embassy in Washington did in fact have ties to some of the hijackers of the 9/11 attacks," said Kabalan.
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2013 Weather showed extremes: cold, wet, then dry and wild
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2013 was a year of weather extremes in Wisconsin, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, March 4 (IANS) UP Warriorz's Vrinda Dinesh has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Premier League after suffering a shoulder injury during the match against Mumbai Indians at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on February 28. The WPL governing council has approved wicket-keeper batter Uma Chetry as a replacement for her.
Vrinda missed UP Warriorz's next game against Gujarat Giants on March 1 and was ruled out of the entire tournament on Monday.
The UP Warriorz have signed wicket-keeper batter Uma Chetry as a replacement at her reserve price of INR 10 lakh.
Uma recently played for India A against England A and was also a part of the victorious India A Emerging squad that won the ACC Emerging Women's Asia Cup 2023.
In the two matches that she played for UP Warriorz before her injury, Vrinda scored 0 and 18 runs. She did not bat in the match against Mumbai Indians.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News)
Rabat – Morocco received the prize of 'Best Travel Exhibit' at the International Travel Fair, organized by INCHEBA EXPO PRAHA, on February 15 in Prague, Czech Republic.
Holiday World is a significant event in the tourism industry in the Czech Republic and central Europe, where different travel agencies from around the world conduct presentations, organize workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Holiday World's 27th edition took place at the INCHEBA EXPO PRAHA event venue, in Prague, beginning on Thursday, February 15, and closing out on Sunday, February 18.
In this year's 27th edition of Holiday World international travel fair, Morocco's participation culminated in an honorary prize for best communication and traditional architectural design, reported Map News website.
The Moroccan exhibition stand – which was equipped by the Moroccan Tourism office and the Moroccan embassy in Prague – took over 60 square meters of the area, reported the same source.
The event covered 18.800 square meters of INCHEBA EXPO PRAHA space, and constituted of 634 exhibitors, representing 45 countries, with 30.000 anticipated visitors.
On Thursday, the conference opened exclusively for commercial attendees, while Friday, Saturday and Sunday were open to the general public, Holiday World website detailed.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Sep 27 (IANS) Bowing to the wishes of the Opposition and Muslim groups, the Maharashtra government has decided to push back the Eid Milad-un-Nabi by a day to Friday, September 29.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made the announcement to the effect this evening, and was welcomed by state Congress Working President M. Arif Naseem Khan and others.
Earlier, the official state holiday for Anant Chaturdashi marking the immersion ceremonies and Eid Milad-un-Nabi were falling on the same day, September 28.
Since huge processions are taken out for both festivals, it could have resulted in problems and difficult for the police to manage the huge crowds.
Keeping in view the solemnity of both the festivals, the Congress' Khan, Samajwadi Party's state President Abu Asim Azmi, MLA Raees Shaikh, ruling Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale, representatives of All India Khilafat Committee and others met the CM recently and submitted a proposal.
In early-September, all Muslim organisations in the city and state had unanimously decided that in order to avoid any disturbances or clashes, the processions to be taken out in honour of Prophet Mohammed celebrations would be postponed to Friday, September 29.
Last week, Khan had also written to the CM explaining the situation and sought the Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday be postponed from Thursday to Friday.
The CM's announcement today was greeted warmly by the Muslim community and would now pave the way for smooth celebrations of both the festivals over the next two days. "The arrival of Lord Ganesha created an atmosphere of rejoicing for the last ten days. There are festivals like Eid Milad as well as the upcoming Navratri, Dassehra and Diwali in the next two months. We want that everyone should celebrate these festivals with unity and devotion and make the traditions of the state brighter," said Shinde.
The CM also took the opportunity to wish the Muslims on Eid Milad-un-Nabi and expressed hope that the festival will usher in harmony, love and affection among all people. "Prophet Mohammad gave the world a message of sacrifice and love. His life is a great message. Let's take inspiration from it and try to increase mutual respect and love," said the CM.
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – The embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Brasília is promoting a street run to raise awareness about climate change and the 2023 United Nations Conference on Climate Change to be held in Dubai. The COP28 Run will take place on September 24, next Sunday, at Eixão Norte, with 3km, 5km and 10km courses. Registration is open.
Around 3,000 runners of all ages are expected at 7:00 am BRT near the Correios building. The Climate Conference is an annual United Nations event to realign strategic actions to reduce negative impacts on the climate. The 2023 edition will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, chaired by the minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sultan Ahmed al Jaber. ANBA will have special coverage of the event.
Registration will grant participants a runner's kit with a t-shirt, cap, water bottle, bib number with timing chip, medal (for those who complete the race), cereal bar, sports drink, fruit and water at the finish line.
Emirados Árabes COP28 Run (COP28 Run)
Eixão Norte, by the Correios (Post Office) building
6:30 am BRT (meeting time) 7:00 am (start)
Registration is open until September 20 or until spots are exhausted
Registration fee: BRL 95
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Research Associate, Australian National University Profile Articles Activity
Dr. Ye Xue specialises in International Relations Theory, China's Foreign Policy, and Australia-China Relations. He received his Ph.D. degree in International Relations from the University of Sydney and has had a research appointment at Lowy Institute. His academic publications can be found in the Pacific Review and Journal of Contemporary China.
- –present Research Associate in International Relations, Politics of China , Australian National University
- 2017–2020 Sessional Lecturer , The University of Sydney
- 2002–2007 Research Associate , Lowy Institute
- 2020 The University of Sydney, Ph.D. in International Relations
- 2021 A Cultural Theory of Chinese Foreign Policy, Journal of Contemporary China
- 2021 China's rise, Guanxi, and primary institutions, The Pacific Review
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Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): A total of 1,837 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bihar in the past 24 hours taking the total number of active cases in the state to 11,060.
Bihar Health Department said on Tuesday that the state has reported a total of 2,06,961 coronavirus cases and 1,94,889 people have recovered from the viral infection.
The death toll in the state due to COVID-19 is 1,011.
India reported 46,791 new COVID-19 cases and 587 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total count of cases stands at 75,97,064. (ANI)


Moroccan Doctor Returns to His Humanitarian Activities in Syria
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) By Zainab Calcuttawala
Rabat – French-Moroccan doctor Zouhair Lahna will return to his humanitarian activities in Syria and sub-Saharan Africa after authorities closed his clinic due to its failure to fulfill licensing requirements according to a report by CNN. Lahna opened the private clinic to offer free medical services to Syrian refugees and impoverished Moroccans but health authorities decided to close the center in January. As a result he will return to work at his charity clinics in communities in war-torn Syria and in other African countries that suffer from lack of medical care. Zuhair said that authorities visited his clinic in order to take down its signs but no official decision has been taken to grant a license to the clinic. He said that the current situation shows that it is more feasible for him to return to his international humanitarian activities especially in Syria and sub-Saharan African countries where his work will bring the greatest benefit. “If I cannot offer Syrians and Sahrawis treatment in Morocco I will continue to do so in their own countries” Lahna said. With the closure of his clinic Lahna stressed that the Moroccan health care system still fails to provide basic health serviceswhich are considered a fundamental human right by the United Nationsto the most vulnerable parts of the country. Moroccan Minister of Health Hussein Wardi has previously claimed that his ministry was not contacted by Lahna for the purpose of acquiring an official license to run the clinic. According to Wardi operating a health center without a license is 'illegal' in Morocco because it encourages unfair competition against doctors and hospitals that pay taxes.'
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(MENAFN) Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the outlook for six firms in Saudi Arabia, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and energy giant Aramco, from stable to positive. This follows the country's own positive credit rating upgrade earlier this month. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Saudi Telecom Co. (stc), the Saudi Power Procurement Co., and the Saudi Electricity Co. also saw their grading increase. The credit rating agency said the upgrade was due to the strength of Saudi Arabia's economy and the credit linkages between the government and the firms.
Moody's report stated that the A1 rating for Aramco reflects its large operational scale, significant downstream integration, and strong financial flexibility due to its low cost structure and low leverage relative to cash flows. These characteristics provide resilience through oil price cycles and mitigate carbon transition risk, which is a material credit consideration for oil and gas companies. SABIC has maintained its strong position in the petrochemical and fertilizer market due to competitively priced domestic feedstock under long-term contracts with Saudi Aramco, which helps mitigate the volatility of its commodity-based activities.
The PIF, which is Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, was praised for its high-quality investment portfolio, very strong financial profile with low leverage and high interest coverage, and excellent liquidity profile. The fund aims to support the country's economic diversification and transformation under Vision 2030. Moody's ratings upgrade reflects the PIF's strong track record in executing its investment strategy and its ability to manage risks effectively.
Moody's also emphasized that the six firms benefit to varying degrees from international assets and cash flows, but all have significant credit linkages to the Saudi Arabian sovereign and are exposed to the domestic environment, including political, economic, regulatory, and social factors. The rating agency's upgrade of the six firms' outlook from stable to positive is a reflection of Saudi Arabia's improving economic and financial outlook, which is expected to boost the firms' creditworthiness.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Doha, July 28 (Petra) -- Jordan's trade balance with Qatar in the first half of 2022 amounted to 320 million Qatari riyals (USD88 million), according to figures issued by Qatar's Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday.
Trade exchange in the January-June period grew by 6.6 percent, up from 300 million riyals, or $83.3 million, in the same period of 2021, the data showed.
Qatar imports most kinds of fruits and vegetables from Jordan, in addition to fresh, frozen, canned, and processed food, livestock, medicines, central air conditioners, household and plastic appliances, agricultural commodities, chemical industries, marble, phosphate, and potash.
In contrast, the Kingdom imports oil products, kerosene, liquefied gas, fertilizers, cement, pipes, polyethylene, polymers, and raw aluminum from Qatar.
The number of Jordanian-Qatari joint companies operating in the Qatari market currently exceeds 1,100 companies, working in trade, contracting, construction, interior design, maintenance, conference organization, banking, accounting, real estate brokerage, education, carpentry, and ready-made kitchens, and others.
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(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy accused of the murder of a former Afghan interpreter for U.S. special forces, who was working as a ride-share driver in Washington, D.C.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the vulnerability of those who have served alongside American troops in conflict zones and resettled in foreign countries.
After leaving Afghanistan, 31-year-old Nasrat Ahmadyar, a husband and father of four, sought refuge in Northern Virginia, as reported by NBC Washington. His decision to settle in the United States symbolized his aspirations for a better life for himself and his family, away from the turmoil and conflict of his homeland.
“Here was a man starting in the United States,” D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith said.“He served the country.”
On July 3, just after midnight, Nasrat Ahmadyar was shot while driving, reportedly trying to make up for falling behind on rent, according to friends. Police discovered him inside his car following the incident.
Authorities suspect that Ahmadyar's killing was a result of an attempted carjacking, adding to the tragedy of the situation.
Despite apprehending one suspect, detectives are still actively searching for additional individuals involved in the crime, as per police statements.
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(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) Guanacaste Airport – a member of the VINCI Airports network – received the flight from the British airline TUI Airways , after a 20-month pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aircraft B787-800 landed at 1:55 pm from London Gatwick Airport in England. This way, all the European airlines that flew to Guanacaste before the border closure have resumed their operations. TUI Airways weekly operation will be on Wednesdays from England and offers 300 seats.
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“The arrival of TUI Airways is positive news of connectivity for the Guanacaste tourism industry . And this allows us to provide a quality service and motivate European tourists to fly non-stop to this wonderful destination”, said César Jaramillo, Guanacaste Airport Manager.
The route is facilitated between two airports in the VINCI Airports network, the most important private airport operator in the world. The arrival of TUI Airways joins the 15 airlines that currently arrive at Guanacaste Airport and that connect Guanacaste with the world.
“We are delighted to be able to resume our weekly service from London Gatwick to Costa Rica and look forward welcoming our customers back to enjoy their long-awaited holidays,” said Richard Sofer, Commercial Director of TUI UK.
Only in November Guanacaste Airport has celebrated the opening of 4 new additional routes, which anticipates a very encouraging outlook for the 2021-2022 high season.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Mon 6 Feb 2023, 8:36 PM
Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul set a new West Indies record for the opening partnership in Test cricket when they put on 336 on day three of the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Ground on Monday.
Tagenarine, 26, is the son of stalwart former West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul and now has a maiden Test century in his third match.
Rain meant just 89 overs were possible on the first two days of the match after West Indies had opted to bat, but the visitors accelerated the scoring on day three.
Brathwaite knocked up 182 in the record opening stand with Chanderpaul, who was unbeaten on 207 in the middle session of day three. West Indies were 447-6 after 143 overs.
The partnership was broken when Brathwaite was out leg before wicket attempting a sweep against left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza. It was his 12th Test century.
It beats the previous record of 298 set by Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes against England at St John's in 1990.
While it took his father 19 Tests to reach his first century, Chanderpaul junior has needed just three.
The 26-year-old left-hander only made his debut in Perth against Australia in November when he scored 51 and 45. He followed that with 47 and 17 in Adelaide.
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Brent spot prices are expected to average $51.07 per barrel in 2017 and $51.58 per barrel in 2018, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its September Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices are forecast to average $48.83 per barrel in 2017 and $49.58 per barrel in 2018.
'Crude oil benchmark Brent front-month futures prices increased by $2.71 per barrel (b) from August 1, settling at $54.49/b on September 7. The WTI crude oil price declined 7 cents/b during the same period, settling at $49.09/b. August Brent and WTI monthly average spot prices were $3.28/b and $1.41/b higher, respectively, than the July average spot prices,' said the report.
EIA analysts point out that despite lower WTI prices because of lower refinery demand for crude oil and transportation constraints, Brent prices were supported by global supply reductions.
' Libya's crude oil production declined by an estimated 150,000 b/d from July to August because of oil field closures. August oil production in Norway and the United Kingdom, the two main countries for North Sea oil production, fell by a combined 50,000 b/d from the July level, which led to the lowest amount of Brent crude oil scheduled for loading for the month of August since 2014,' said the report.
In addition, crude oil exports from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) declined by an estimated 1.3 million b/d from July to August, added the analysts.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Prayagraj (UP), June 9 (IANS) A seven-year-old boy, Rudra Kapoor, created a record of sorts when he swam across the Yamuna in just 10.30 minutes through breaststroke swimming.
This is the first time when a child of his age crossed the river using breaststroke style, said master trainer Tribhuwan Nishad.
A student of class 2 at Tagore Public School, Rudra started swimming under the guidance of his trainers Kamla Nishad and Manas Nishad.
Nishad said, "Rudra was committed to setting a record for himself by crossing the Yamuna river which has 600 m length and 25 ft depth. He learned swimming in just 15 days."
Rudra's father Raj Kapoor, mother Bandani Kapoor and sister Avika Kapoor along with other family members and other locals present on the occasion on Thursday lauded his performance.
"It is a dream come true for the little boy who was committed to carve a niche for himself by crossing the river. He was determined to learn how to swim and cross the river Yamuna in the shortest time. He always used to talk about swimming tips with his family members and wants to set many records," his father said.
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(MENAFN- Daily Outlook Afghanistan) KABUL -The World Bank Group has approved a $98.8m financing package, comprising a mixof guarantees, a loan, and swaps, for two gas-to-power energy projects inAfghanistan.
Thefinancing is aimed at increasing domestically generated electricity through thegas-to-power energy projects, whilst leveraging private financing for theenergy sector in the country.
WorldBank Afghanistan country director Henry Kerali said: 'Afghanistan's energy needsare enormous, and the new package will support a great step forward for thecountry's development. Investing in the energy sector is key for the country toachieve its full growth potential.
'Diversifyingsources of electricity supply can help more Afghans benefit from reliable gridconnections, improve employment generation and economic growth of the country,and reduce poverty. The World Bank Group stands with the Government ofAfghanistan throughout the implementation of the projects to ensure theirtimely and effective completion.
The$98.8m financing package will support Sheberghan and Mazar-e-SharifGas-to-Power Projects
Thefinancing package supporting the Sheberghan project features a $12.8m guaranteefrom the International Development Association (IDA), a World Bank Group fund,while the rest is for the Mazar-e-Sharif project.
Thepackage for Mazar-e-Sharif project includes a $12m guarantee from IDA tobackstop the ongoing payment obligation of Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat(DABS), and a $23.8m senior loan
Theproject also includes $1.5m in client risk-management swap from theInternational Finance Corporation (IFC), which will mobilise $43.8m in parallelloans for the project as mandated lead arranger.
Inaddition, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is providing $48.7mpolitical risk insurance for the two private shareholders and a senior lender.
Theguarantees are expected to provide protection against the risks of breach ofcontract, expropriation, transfer restriction and currency inconvertibility,and war and civil disturbance for a period of up to 15 years.
Furthermore,the investments by IFC and political risk guarantees from MIGA will be partlycovered by the IDA Private Sector Window's (PSW) Risk Mitigation Facility andthe MIGA Guarantee Facility, respectively. (Power Technology)
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Several Sri Lankans have been smuggled to Britain by criminal gangs, a Sky News investigation has found.
According to Sky News, criminal gangs are using Britain's need to fill jobs by using the skilled worker visa system as a route to move people to the UK. Under the scheme, someone who has been offered a job in the UK is allowed to bring dependents with them.
But Sky News has been told about multiple cases where the entitlement to bring dependents on a skilled worker visa is being abused.
Sky News has obtained false documents submitted by one Sri Lankan to a care agency in the UK with her job application. They include a nursing diploma and fake certificates for biology, physics and chemistry.
Her fake CV boasts she spent seven years“providing direct nursing care to patients in a busy hospital ward environment” – and two years providing care to patients in a home for the elderly.
A Home Office spokesperson said:“We are actively investigating the claims made.
“Abuse of our immigration system will not be tolerated. Anyone who has used false documents, misrepresented their personal circumstances or practiced deception by any other means will have their application refused and may face a ban on making further applications for up to 10 years.”
The Home Office is now reviewing its processes to try to prevent future abuse of the skilled worker visa system. (Colombo Gazette)
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India on Thursday delivered a joint statement on behalf of G4 countries at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on equitable representation of the UN Security Council. Underlining the“broad support” for reforms in the Security Council, Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, said that“longer the reform is stalled, the greater its deficit in representation.”
“It is also important to bear in mind that during this year's High-level week, including the General Debate of the 77th General Assembly, more than 70 Heads of State and Government and high level governmental representatives underlined that reforming the Security Council should be one of our priorities during this session. This broad support for this topic confirms its relevance and urgency,” Kamboj said.
“The longer the Security Council reform is stalled, the greater its deficit in representation. And representation is an inescapable precondition for its legitimacy and effectiveness,” she added.
G4 countries – Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan – support each other's bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
The senior diplomat stressed it is high time to bring the Security Council in line with its Charter responsibility to act on behalf of the entire Membership.
“This will not be achieved without enhancing the membership in both categories. Only this will enable the Council to effectively manage today's global conflicts and increasingly complex and interconnected global challenges it faces today,” she added.
India reiterated G4's position on the need for a single consolidated text and for renewed working methods to bring about an open, inclusive and transparent process, with webcasting, record-keeping and the application of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly.
“A single consolidated text, preferably with attribution, is the only means to move away from the cycle of repetition of well-known positions that have been the trademark of the IGN (Intergovernmental Negotiations) in the recent past,” Kamboj said. (Hindustan Times)
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Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday his war-torn country deserved to start EU accession talks 'this year'.
'I believe that Ukraine deserves to start negotiations on EU membership this year,' Zelensky said on Thursday after talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
He said further integration with the European bloc would inspire Ukrainians and give them 'motivation' to fight against Russian troops.
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In June last year EU leaders granted candidate status to Ukraine, just months after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops to the pro-Western country. But the path to full membership remains long despite Kyiv's bullishness, and could take years.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned last May it could take 'decades' before Ukraine meets the criteria and achieves full membership.
Zelensky said that Ukrainian and EU officials had a 'mutual' understanding.
'Only together a strong Ukraine and a strong European Union can protect the life we value,' Zelensky added.
'And that our further integration must give energy and motivation to our people to fight against any obstacles and threats.'
The Ukrainian leader also said that global pressure on Russia must be increased.
'The enemy is at a specific stage when Russia's strategic defeat is already clear,' he said. 'But tactically, they still have the resources to attempt offensive actions.'
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Attorney-General H E Dr Ali bin Fetais Al Marri said that an important ministry in one of GCC blockading countries is involved in the hacking of Qatar News Agency (QNA). He was speaking in a program Al-Jazeera Channel 'Bila Hudud (Without Borders) yesterday evening.
In response to a question on the latest results of the investigations carried out by the Public Prosecution in the hacking of QNA after the Washington Post's report which revealed, quoting US intelligence officials, that Abu Dhabi is behind the hacking of the QNA, Al Marri said that in the hacking of the QNA is a complete crime.
'In normal cases, the countries from where the hacking was done are supposed to give information and cooperate with you but under the unjust and unfair siege imposed on Qatar the cooperation with others is difficult. It is creating a kind of perplexity in the investigation. He pointed out that despite these hurdles, Qatari authorities had concluded that a key ministry of one of the siege countries is involved in the hacking, and 'I am very sorry to say that this is a GCC country whose key ministry committed this crime.
In response to another question on whether this country is the UAE, the Attorney-General said: 'Investigations are still under way and the transparent results will be announced on time.
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Research revealed successful common ESG practices and learnings from the ESG top 50 in North America
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA, March 24, 2021 /EINPresswire.com / -- The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) was proud to take part in this year's BCSE Clean Energy Forum which hosted Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor under President Joe Biden, as Opening Speaker as well as other important speakers such as Senator Joe Manchin, Chairman of Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee, and Kristina Wyatt, Senior Counsel for Climate and ESG from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nikos Avlonas, President of CSE, presented the findings of CSE's latest Research into ESG Ratings and Reporting Trends in North America. According to the research, the analysis of the companies with the highest ESG consolidated scores on different ratings, together with the use of appropriate standards and frameworks, have a very positive impact on their long term financial performance and ESG risk reduction.
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August 2021 sales stand at 88% of pre-pandemic levels; retailers hopeful to drive positive growth: RAI
Mumbai, Sept 15 (KNN) The retail sales in August 2021 were at 88% of the pre-pandemic levels (August 2019), as against 72% in July 2021, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) said in the 19th edition of the Retail Business Survey.
Speaking about festive season sales, Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India (RAI), said,“As the festive season approaches and the inoculation drive picks up pace across the country, we are hopeful that the festive shopping this year will drive positive growth for most retailers, with the possibility of some retailers doing even better sales than the pre-pandemic levels. Though recovery at the moment looks encouraging across categories, retailers continue to maintain cautious optimism due to the possibility of a third wave of the pandemic.”
Retail businesses in the North and the South of India have indicated sales nearing recovery in August 2021 with sales at 98% and 97% respectively, of the pre-pandemic levels (August 2019), as against 78% (North India) and 82% (South India) sales in July 2021.
West and East of India are looking hopeful of recovery in the next few months and have indicated sales at 76% and 81% of pre-pandemic levels (August 2019) against 57% & 69% respectively in July 2021.
In categories, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) are showing signs of growth with 12% sales in August 2021 as compared to sales in the pre-pandemic levels (August 2019), while Food & Groceries category is indicating a growth of 4%.
However, Beauty & Wellness, which includes Salons, Apparel, Footwear and Jewellery are yet to catch up to the pre-pandemic levels of sales. The overall industry sentiment will improve when the clothing and accessories category shows growth.
RAI hopes that the festive season will bring back cheer to the retail industry across sectors and those employed in it.
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Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat says the provincial government has decided to table bills in the Assembly aimed at public welfare and development.
Talking to news persons in Lahore on Monday, he said that the opposition should cooperate with government for legislation.
He said the government is committed to the welfare of the masses.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Oman joined table-topper Palestine as the two teams from Group D to qualify for the Asian Cup 2019 UAE with two games to spare as Pim Verbeek's side recorded a 3-1 win over the hosts, Maldives, in Male on Tuesday.
Striker Khalid al Hajri and an own goal from Ali Amdhan handed Oman a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes at the National Stadium only for Ali Fasir to reduce the deficit for the hosts midway through the first half.
Experienced midfielder Ahmed Mubarak 'Kanu' restored Oman's advantage just before the hour mark, coupled with Palestine's earlier 10-0 win over Bhutan, the pair is guaranteed a top-two finish and a place in the 24-team tournament in the UAE as the first qualifiers for the finals.
Oman captain Ali al Habsi celebrates his team's win over Maldives
For Oman, it is the fourth time it will appear in the group stage of the Asian Cup having also qualified two years ago in Australia, with Palestine securing a second consecutive appearance having made its debut in 2015. With September's 5-0 home win over the Maldives still fresh in its memory, Oman made a fast start as Hajri opened the scoring after 14 minutes. And Oman doubled its advantage four minutes later as Amdhan turned the ball past Maldives goalkeeper Mohamed Faisal. The home side, though, regrouped and hit back after 24 minutes as Fasir converted a pass from Mohamed Umair's assist to slam past Oman captain Ali al Habsi.
But Oman was not to be denied as Kanu restored the two-goal advantage to secure its third win of the campaign.
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