(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The 69th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed at Pakistan School Muscat with solemnity and reverence. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on December 25, 1876 in Karachi and left this world abode on September 11, 1948.
He was a lawyer, politician and founder of Pakistan. Quaid-e-Azam gained independence on August 14, 1947 due to his relentless efforts. He served Pakistan as its first governor general until his death.
A special morning assembly was held at Pakistan School Muscat to mark the day. Principal Khalid Mehmood Khan Jadoon, principal Munazza Ghafoor along with the teachers and students observed the day with spirit of patriotism and love for the Father of the Nation.
The ceremony was hosted by the students of the junior school. The ceremony started with the recitation of the Q'uran followed by a special dua for our great leader by Ayesha Farhat.
Students of grade IV received a remarkable applaud for their outstanding dramatization of 'Quaid Ki Batein'. Students staged an evocative performance on a National Song 'Ay Rooh-e-Quaid aaj k din hum tujh say waada karty hain'.
Principal Munazza in her message to the students said that the best way to pay tribute to the Father of the Nation is to adhere to the principles of unity, faith and discipline.
She urged the students to carry forward the Quaid's legacy in their spirit towards making Pakistan a developed and prosperous country.
The purpose of organising the event is to recall the struggle of our great leader 'Quaid-e-Azam' and to make Pakistan a cradle of freedom, dignity and honour as was envisioned by Quaid-e-Azam.
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(MENAFN) In a recent interview with Le Point, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reiterated his staunch opposition to Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union, characterizing it as a "bad decision." Despite acknowledging the importance of strengthening cooperation with Ukraine, Orban firmly believes that European Union membership for the country is not viable at this point.
Orban argued that both Ukraine and the European Union are not ready for accession talks, challenging the European Commission's assertion that Ukraine has met four out of seven requirements for joining the bloc. He particularly emphasized Ukraine's reputation as one of the most corrupt countries globally, dismissing the Commission's assessment as inaccurate.
According to Orban, Hungary, as a neighboring country to Ukraine, possesses a nuanced understanding of the situation and stands firm in its belief that Ukraine is not prepared for European Union membership. He contested the idea that the European Union is reluctant to accept Ukraine due to financial implications, pointing out that countries like France would face substantial additional costs, potentially amounting to EUR3.5 billion, a burden he questioned the French people's willingness to bear.
Orban also raised concerns about the potential impact of Ukraine's large size and significant agricultural sector on the European Union, cautioning that an abrupt entry into the European Union agricultural system could have devastating consequences. He stressed the necessity of transforming the agricultural subsidy system before considering Ukraine's accession to avoid potential economic repercussions.
As Hungary takes a firm stance against Ukraine's European Union membership, Orban's comments add to the ongoing debate surrounding the geopolitical and economic considerations influencing the expansion of the European Union.
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doha, qatar: oil prices settled lower yesterday, posting a weekly decline as traders worried interest rate hikes could sap demand despite signs of tighter supplies including lower us crude stocks. in a second straight day of losses, brent crude closed 29 cents down to $73.85 a barrel.
wti crude fell 35 cents to $69.16. on thursday, brent dropped about $3 a barrel after the bank of england raised interest rates by a bigger-than-expected half a percentage point. central banks in norway and switzerland also hiked rates. the benchmarks declined more than 3.5 percent for the week.
more us interest rate hikes also seemed likelier. san francisco federal reserve bank president mary daly said two more rate hikes this year was a“very reasonable” projection.
higher interest rates increase borrowing costs for businesses and consumers, which could slow economic growth and reduce oil demand. risk-aversion among investors also boosted the value of the us dollar, which pressures oil prices by making the commodity more expensive for other currency holders.
us business activity also fell to a three-month low in june as services growth eased for the first time this year and the contraction in the manufacturing sector deepened.
asian lng prices were down last week but remained 33 percent up from its lowest level in june, tracking gas prices in europe where ample inventories keep demand muted.
the average lng price in asia fell by 11 percent from the previous week to $12 per mmbtu, industry sources estimated. competition between europe and asia has been re-igniting as asian buyers return to the market to take advantage of this year's lower prices and european buyers need to ensure sufficient cargoes to continue storage injections, analysts said.
in europe, expectations of weaker gas supply in the short-term due to norwegian outages have pushed traders to cover short positions, but the return of some production and sufficient gas inventories have helped keep the market muted.
in the us, gas futures jumped about 5 percent to a 16-week high yesterday on a drop in us output in recent weeks and forecasts for the weather to remain hot through early july, especially in texas.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai residents and tourists on average filed 70 complaints per day with authorities last year, figure from Dubai Economy show.
The data, released on Saturday, revealed that biggest issues faced by the residents were non-compliance with purchase agreements (31 per cent), refunds (20.1 per cent), defective products (14.9 per cent), non-compliance with warranty terms (5.1 per cent), exchange of products (4.2 per cent) and commercial fraud (3.9 per cent), among others.
In addition, there were also a number of complaints about non-compliance with promotions offers, refusal to provide repairs and after-sale services, and badly-stitched clothes.
Emiratis and Indians lodged highest number of complaints last year with most of the complaints were related to services and electronics companies, according to a statement issued by Dubai Economy on Saturday.
Out of 25,665 consumer complaints, 36.36 per cent of complaints were filed by Emiratis, followed by Indians (12.34 per cent), Egyptians (9.81 per cent), Saudis (7.87 per cent), Jordanians (4.61 per cent), Filipinos (2.84 per cent), Syrians (2.35 per cent), Pakistanis (1.95 per cent), British (1.92 per cent) and Lebanese (1.29 per cent).
The number of complaints filed last year dropped as consumer awareness initiatives helped the consumers and residents to be aware of their rights; in 2016, 27,027 were complaints were filed. Nearly half of the complaints were related to services and electronics sectors - 28.6 per cent and 22.8 per cent, respectively.
Mohammed Ali Rashid Lootah, CEO of Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection, said the department constantly tries to improve the business environment and facilitates the relationship between traders and consumers.
"We have solved 93 per cent of the complaints we received in 2017 within four working days. We are always working to improve performance and serve the public in accordance with the objectives set by the Government of Dubai in terms of improving the level of services provided to consumers, residents and tourists," Lootah said.
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The revenues obtained by the Oil Fund from Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli(ACG) decreased by 29%, Azernews reports, citingthe State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ).
During the months of January-March of this year - (from01.01.2024 to 01.04.2024), the SOFAZ earned $1,447.8 million fromthe ACG block of fields, which is 29.2% lower compared to theannual basis.
During the same period in 2023, the mentioned indicator was atthe level of $2,044 million.
SOFAZ is a sovereign wealth fund established by Azerbaijan tomanage and safeguard the country's oil and gas revenues for futuregenerations. It was established in 1999 and operates as anextra-budgetary entity under the direct control of the President ofAzerbaijan.
The ACG block of fields is one of the largest oil and gasdevelopments in the Caspian Sea region. Located offshoreAzerbaijan, it comprises several oil and gas fields, includingAzeri, Chirag, and Gunashli. Production from this block plays acrucial role in Azerbaijan's oil sector and contributessignificantly to the country's hydrocarbon revenues.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) By Ayoub Khadaj BEIRUT, Nov 3 (KUNA) -- Two Kuwaiti experts on Friday stressed the significance of improving the use of natural resources and protecting environment in order to promote economic potentials.
The experts made the call during an Arab forum on environment and development held in the Lebanese capital.
Abdelkareem Sadeq, a senior expert of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), said the fund, which deals with 106 development countries, attaches much attention to agriculture and food security as the key to fighting poverty and famine.
The provision of food security depends on agricultural policies that focus on production efficiency and land productivity as well as conservancy of natural resources, including arable land, he said to KUNA.
The future of food and water is contingent upon the way of using them, given that they suffer sharp pressure owing to unsuitable agricultural policies, negatively affecting land and water quality, he added.
Only over the last 10 years, Arab countries began to be aware of the importance of food security so they reversed some of their agricultural policies, he pointed out.
On his part, Secretary General of Kuwait Environment Protection Society Jenan Bahzad said the better use of natural resources, nature conservancy and introduction of clean industries would surely lead to better quality of life.
Environmental efficiency cannot contradict the economic feasibility and cost of environment protection, she said, adding that environment protection would reduce the bill of deterioration and reconstruction.
She underlined the necessity of setting out future plans and awareness and training programs, and applying law which would lead to resolving many administrative and technical problems.
Bahzad expounded on such major challenges as pollution, climate changes, overpopulation, natural resources, waste management and modern technology as well as biodiversity.
The Arab forum on environment and development kicked off in Beirut earlier on Thursday, with a Kuwaiti delegation attending. (end) ayb.mt
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ICRC, IRCS accept signing five-year memorandum of understanding
(MENAFN) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as well as the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) have accepted inking a five-year memorandum of understanding with the aim of providing an improvement to two-sided relations.
Within the frame of ICRC responsibilities, the memorandum might be highly beneficial in improved replies to crisis, ISNA cited Robert Mardini, ICRC chief executive, as declaring.
"IRCS and the ICRC can play a complementary role in many fields," he continued.
He uttered the comments in a gathering in Geneva on September 13 with Yaqoub Soleimani, the general secretary of IRCS.
All activities concerning the values of the International Red Cross, global humanitarian rights, as well as its promotion are the foundation of this collaboration, Mardini emphasized.
Indicating the IRCS as a dependable partner in West Asia, the ICRC representative noted: "Our cooperation and partnership with IRCS is very important and valuable because of its vast and extensive knowledge and experience in dealing with immigrants, refugees, and victims of war."
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Moscow, Aug 12 (IANS) Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has set up a trade union within the penal colony where he is being held in what many see as punishment for his sustained opposition to the Russian government.
'Hi, this is Navalny, leader and founder of the labour union of citizens employed in the penitentiary system 'Promzona',' his team tweeted on Thursday.
Navalny explained his step was due to the exploitation of around 600,000 people in Russia's prisons, though he added that he would also be happy to represent the interests of the guards, too, if needed, reports dpa news agency.
'I mean, why not? I'm a colony worker. A sewer. And other convicts are workers, too. And the guards are also employees of the colony. In terms of labour rights we are no different. We can form a union to protect our rights,' he said.
Initially, the 45-year-old opposition figure noted, the camp administration viewed his formal application as a joke before declaring it 'illegal'.
'Normally, you could easily get killed in prison for something like that,' he said in one of a series of tweets.
Navalny reflected on the fact that in the past he has encouraged others to form trade unions, so he ought to do so too, he said, 'even if it is in the most dangerous place to do it, where strikes, disobedience and gatherings are explicitly forbidden'.
Those who go on strike risk torture, said Navalny, who narrowly survived an assassination attempt then was jailed months later despite an international outcry.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, on Thursday (April 4) conveyed a message from her husband during a press conference, urging AAP MLAs to actively engage in resolving people's issues in their respective constituencies. Kejriwal, currently in Tihar jail, stressed the importance of ensuring that the people of Delhi do not suffer due to his absence.
Addressing a press conference, Sunita Kejriwal said, "Arvind Kejriwal has sent a message to all MLAs: 'Just because I am in jail, the people of Delhi should not suffer in any way. Every MLA should visit their area every day and discuss people's problems and sort them out'."
Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking removal of Arvind Kejriwal as CM, cites national interest
The press conference comes after AAP MP Sanjay Singh's release from Tihar jail after a six-month detention, during which he visited Sunita Kejriwal at her residence in the national capital.
Earlier today, the Delhi High Court dismissed a second PIL seeking Arvind Kejriwal's removal as Chief Minister in light of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Excise policy.
The court reiterated the principle that while personal interests may sometimes need to yield to national interests, such considerations remain subjective.
Arvind Kejriwal, detained in Tihar jail on charges related to the scrapped Delhi excise policy, remains under judicial custody until April 15.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Bloomberg
Zurich: UBS Group AG agreed to buy Credit Suisse Group AG in a historic, government-brokered deal aimed at containing a crisis of confidence that threatened to spread across global financial markets.
The Swiss bank is paying more than $2 billion for its rival, according to people with knowledge of the matter. It will be an all share deal and priced at a fraction of Credit Suisse's price at the close on Friday, when the bank was valued at about 7.4 billion francs ($8 billion.) Read Also
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The plan, negotiated in hastily arranged crisis talks over the weekend, seeks to address a massive rout in Credit Suisse stock and bonds over the past week following the collapse of smaller US lenders. A liquidity backstop by the Swiss central bank failed to end a market drama that threatened to send clients or counterparties fleeing, with potential ramifications for the broader industry.
US authorities have been working with their Swiss counterparts because both lenders have operations in the US and are considered systemically important in Switzerland, Bloomberg reported earlier. Authorities sought an agreement before markets opened again in Asia.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
BEIRUT, 17th January, 2018 (WAM) -- Hamad Saeed Sultan Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Lebanon, has placed the foundation stone of the new building of the UAE Embassy in Ramlet el Bayda, Jnah, under the patronage and attendance of Saad Al Hariri, Prime Minister of Lebanon.
The ceremony was attended by Ghassan Hasbani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health along with a number of cabinet ministers, officials, ambassadors, and social figures.
Al Hariri, Al Shamsi and the other attendees removed the curtain from the commemorative plaque, and Al Shamsi presented a model of the embassy to Al Hariri, designed by architect Nabil Gholam.
"Today is a blessed day, as we place the foundation stone, which reflects the UAE's commitment to this country and its stability, as well as its ongoing and leading support, along with other Gulf countries, for Lebanon, through all its tribulations," Al Hariri said while expressing his gratitude for the efforts of Al Shamsi to organise the ceremony.
"Placing the embassy's foundation stone is a message to the Lebanese people that the UAE cares about Lebanon and its political, economic and security situation. We send this message to everyone, despite our current differences, to support the Lebanese people. The UAE has always had a leadership, along with Saudi Arabia, that has wisely assessed the region and supported Lebanon, and this reassures us," he added.
"The presence of Prime Minister Al Hariri is proof of Lebanon's love and a token of thanks to the UAE, which has never discriminated in its dealings, but has contributed to the process of development and construction while continuing to stand by the Lebanese government, through providing assistance," Al Shamsi stated.
"UAE-Lebanese relations have always been exceptional, and the UAE's second embassy, after Cairo, was opened in Beirut, as an affirmation of what we feel for this brotherly country. We hope that the launch of this building is a good start to further consolidating and strengthening our relations," he added.
"Placing the foundation stone at the UAE Embassy in Beirut came with the patronage and attendance of Prime Minister Al Hariri, and a crowd of politicians, diplomats and religious, military and economic organisations, reflecting the depth of co-operation between the two brotherly countries. Placing the foundation stone also represents many meanings, including the UAE's continuing diplomatic mission in Lebanon, and its overall relations with the Lebanese people," he further added.
"The embassy will be an exemplary landmark, which is appropriate for the UAE's development and advancement, as it has attracted the entire world through its urban innovations, which characterises its current landmarks," he stressed.
At the end of the ceremony, Al Shamsi presented a medal and certificate of appreciation to the lawyer, Loay Jasem Al Kharafi, Vice President of the Mohamed Abdelmohsen Al Kharafi and Sons Group, which is handling the building's construction.
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EU calls for prevention of Syria regime from using chemical weapons
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Nov 8 (KUNA) -- The EU called upon all countries to use their influence to prevent any further use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime after the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) presented its seventh report yesterday which concludes that Syria was responsible for the release of sarin at Khan Sheikhoun, Syria, on 4 April 2017.
"The EU expresses its strongest condemnation of these unspeakable acts. The Syrian regime's appalling use of sarin nerve agent against the people of Khan Sheikhoun resulted in hundreds of casualties," said EU High Representative Federica Mogherini in a Declaration on behalf of the EU member states late Tuesday.
She stressed that "those responsible for such acts must be held accountable. Any entities and individuals guilty of violations of international law, including the use of chemical weapons have to be sanctioned accordingly." Further sanctions are under consideration to ensure that there is no room for impunity, noted the EU foreign policy chief.
The JIM also determined that the so-called Islamic State (IS) was responsible for the use of ? sulphur mustard at Um-Housh on September 15 and 16, 2016.
"The use of chemical weapons by anyone, be it a State or non-State actors, anywhere and under any circumstances is contrary to international law and must be rigorously condemned," added the Declaration. (end) nk.mb
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(MENAFN) In a closed-door hearing on Tuesday, a Moscow court decided to prolong the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich until January 30, as reported by Russian news agencies. The journalist is facing espionage charges, and the proceedings were held in secrecy due to the classified nature of the criminal case against him.
Evan Gershkovich, aged 32, was apprehended in March during a reporting assignment in Yekaterinburg, a Russian city located approximately 2,000 kilometers east of Moscow. The Federal Security Service of Russia has accused the American journalist of collecting information deemed a state secret about the activities of a Russian military-industrial complex enterprise, purportedly at the behest of the American side.
Both Gershkovich and the Wall Street Journal vehemently deny the espionage allegations, and the U.S. government has declared his detention as unjust. Notably, Russian authorities have yet to provide specific evidence supporting the charges levied against the reporter.
This case marks a significant development as Gershkovich becomes the first American journalist to face espionage charges in Russia since 1986. During that period, Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was arrested by the KGB. Evan Gershkovich is currently held at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison, known for its harsh conditions, while the legal proceedings continue to unfold in a climate of heightened international scrutiny and concern for press freedom.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Taiwanese electronics company Acer on Monday launched the new 'Aspire 5' gaming laptop, powered by the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processor in India.
Priced at Rs 70,990, the Aspire 5 gaming laptop is available to buy from online and offline stores.
"With Aspire 5, we have encapsulated high-performance components within a thin and sleek chassis, providing our customers with an optimal gaming experience that can be easily carried anywhere," Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said in a statement.
The new laptop features a 14-inch display that comes with IPS technology and boasts a 1920 x 1200 resolution, offering a wider viewing angle of up to 170 degrees with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Moreover, the company said that the Aspire 5 gaming laptop comes packed with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, providing gamers with cutting-edge AI features and ray tracing capabilities.
The laptop also features the latest Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 technologies, ensuring fast and dependable wireless connectivity.
With a USB Type-C port that supports full-function capabilities and Thunderbolt 4, transferring large files and connecting to external displays is effortless, the company mentioned.
The Aspire 5 is a high-performance, portable gaming laptop that weighs just 1.57 kg.
In addition, the laptop features advanced performance hybrid architecture with up to two Performance-cores (P-cores) and up to eight Efficient-cores (E-cores), intelligently managed by Intel Thread Director.
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UAE- DP World joins Algerian Business Council
DP World became the first strategic partner member of the Algerian Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Created recently by Algerian business leaders the Council operates as part of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and aims to enhance economic cooperation trade and commerce between Algeria and the UAE. A delegation from the Council comprising chairman Salah Eddine Noubli vice-chairman Amine Staali general secretary Prof Sid Ahmed Benraouane and Chair of the working group in transport and logistics Abdelhak Attalah visited DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem early this week at the global marine terminal operator's headquarters in Jebel Ali Dubai and presented the Council membership certificate. Welcoming DP World as a member of the council Eng. Salah Eddine Noubli Chairman of the Algerian Business Council said: "Our role is to help companies identify business opportunities and support their market entry strategy in Algeria and the UAE. We consider DP World which already has important investments and operations in Algeria as an important partner in our venture. They have the knowledge and the capacity to drive business relations between Algeria and the UAE. We welcome them as our first strategic partner member and we are looking forward to this partnership." Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem DP World chairman said: "We thank the Algerian Business Council for their trust in DP World as a partner capable of driving business between Algeria and the UAE. Algeria is an important part of our African network where we can add value for our customers. We continue to invest in our existing terminals in Algeria to enhance their efficiencies by expanding capacity in line with market demand developing the skills and expertise of our employees equipment and infrastructure. We are ready to share our expertise and that of Dubai in supporting the economic growth and development of the country." The Algerian Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates organised an important event on transports and logistics in Algeria. -
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Stocks Reach 3-Mo. High
Stocks rose sharply on Wednesday after a key inflation reading showed a better-than-expected slowdown for rising prices.
The Dow Jones Industrials climbed 535.10 points, or 1.6%, to close Wednesday at 33,309.51
The S&P 500 rocketed 87.77 points, or 2.1%, to 4,210.24.
The NASDAQ Composite sprang up 360.88 points, or 2.9%, to 12,826.17.
Major tech stocks outpaced the broader market on Wednesday, with Facebook-parent Meta rising 5.8% and Netflix gaining more than 6%. Salesforce was one of the best performers in the Dow, rising 3.5%.
Earnings season also continues, with Disney's quarterly results due after the bell.
The headline consumer price index for July rose 8.5% year over year, and was flat compared to June. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones were expecting increases of 8.7% and 0.2%, respectively.
Core inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, also saw a smaller-than-expected increase.
The Federal Reserve will weigh the report, along with other key economic data, ahead of its September meeting where it is slated to hike interest rates again.
Treasury prices dropped slightly, lifting yields to 2.79% from Tuesday's 2.78%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices grew $1.08 to $91.58 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices sank $5.90 to $1,806.40 U.S. an ounce.
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Srinagar – 284 people including 174 government forces personnel and 110 civilians were killed in militancy related incidents in Kashmir Valley since 5 August 2019, officials said on Friday.
The Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet regarding“pre and post security scenario in Kashmir”, said 290 security forces personnel and 191 civilians were killed during the period from 5 August 2016 to 4 August 2019.
It said there 438“law and order” incidents from 5 August 2019 to 4 August 2022. The number of such incidents during 5 August 2016 to 4 August 2019 was“3686”.
The police said while six police and security forces men were killed in 'L&O' from 5 August 2016 to 4 August 2019, the number was zero for subsequent three years following the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into union territories of J&K and Ladakh.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Bloomberg
Budapest: Hungary blocked European Union member states from issuing a joint statement about an international arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to people familiar with the matter.
Budapest's veto meant that the EU's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, instead released a statement in his own name 'taking note” of the decision by the International Criminal Court.
'The EU sees the decision by the ICC as a beginning of the process of accountability and holding Russian leaders to account for the crimes and atrocities they are ordering, enabling or committing in Ukraine,” Borrell said in the statement published on Sunday evening. EU justice ministers issued their own statement supporting the ICC decision Monday, which Hungary did not sign.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Putin and his commissioner for children's rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, for alleged war crimes relating to the abduction of children from Ukraine. Officials in Kyiv are investigating more than 16,000 suspected cases of forced deportation of minors, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said last week, and so far only around 300 have been brought home.
The warrants are mostly symbolic for now, and Moscow has dismissed the move. Hungary wasn't immediately able to respond to a request for comment and a spokesperson for Borrell said the EU's foreign affairs service does not comment on internal working methods.
Budapest's position is likely to come up when EU leaders meet for a summit in Brussels this week. Draft conclusions seen by Bloomberg currently state that the leaders' council 'takes note of the arrest warrants recently issued by the International Criminal Court, against Russia's president and his commissioner for children's rights, for the war crime of unlawful deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russia.” That's similar to the wording Borrell used.
Several leaders are likely to call for stronger language, the people said. A number of EU leaders already welcomed the ICC's decision individually when it was issued last week.
On Monday, 26 EU justice ministers issued a statement supporting the ICC's investigation, which Hungary did not sign.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug. 3
By Ilkin Seyfaddini - Trend:
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Uzbekistan increased to 25,553, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Health.
To date, 16,507 patients have fully recovered in the country, while 153 have died.
Special Republican Commission for the preparation of a program of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Uzbekistan has extended the quarantine measures until August 15, 2020.
According to the decision of the Special Republican Commission for the preparation of a program of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Uzbekistan, flights and trains on domestic routes were suspended from July 13, 2020.
In addition, on 31 July, August 1-2 and August 8-9, the movement of vehicles, including taxis, are completely stopped. Except for medical emergencies and procedures, and vehicles with stickers and exemptions. It is recommended not to leave homes on these days.
The outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan - which is an international transport hub - began at a fish market in late December 2019.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Some sources claim the coronavirus outbreak started as early as November 2019.
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Child abductions by a parent have been on the rise for the past ten years in Switzerland.
This content was published on December 4, 2022 - 11:21 December 4, 2022 - 11:21 Le Matin Dimanche/ac
The increase in bi-national unions is one cause, according to Le Matin Dimanche, citing data from the Federal Office of Justice (FOJ).
In 2011, 35 requests for the return of children were sent by Switzerland to states that are co-signatories of the hague conventionexternal link . Ten years later, 68 requests had been made.
When parents come from different countries, 'in cases of family conflicts and divorces, it often happens that people want to return to their country of origin and take their children with them,' confirms Ingrid Ryser, spokesperson for the FOJ.
In 75% of the cases, it is the mothers who abduct their children. They are also far more likely to refuse the co-parent's visitation rights - in 85% of cases.
The gender issue is also significant in the case of child repatriation. The odds of returning the child back to Switzerland depends on the culture of the country, i.e., whether it is more favourable to the mother or the father.
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ministra da defesa defende missões de manutenção da paz
“Peace missions are an essential instrument of this Council for peace and security in the world,” the head of the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) said in her speech to the UN Security Council. She stressed their importance in Africa in particular, and underlined Switzerland's interest to use its mandate in the UN's most powerful body to increase cooperation with the region.
There is a need for“predictable, sustainable and flexible funding” for peace missions, the Swiss defence minister said as she chaired a special briefing on Africa. She welcomed a proposal to use compulsory contributions from UN member states to advance peace missions.
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Earlier in the day she honoured peacekeepers killed in various countries during a wreath-laying ceremony led by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. She also called for a moment of silence in the Council on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of peacekeeping missions.
The oldest UN peacekeeping mission was first deployed in 1948 to maintain the cease-fire in the Middle East. In 2021, Major General Patrick Gauchat was asked to lead this mission, making him the first Swiss officer to head a UN peacekeeping mission.
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Boxers Perez, Harper advance
Five Wadena boxers claimed victories and two advanced to the Upper Midwest Tournament as the Wadena Boxing Club hosted the Region IV Boxing Tournament Saturday at the National Guard Armory.
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(MENAFN - PR Newswire) JACKSON, Mich., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of CMS Energy has declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common stock.
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Explorers to host car wash fundraiser
The Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) Explorers are busy training for the 2014 Governor’s Fire Prevention Day competition being held Friday, August 22 at the Minnesota State Fair.
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Vikas Singh, has written to Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, seeking a meeting with the executive committee to discuss matters pertaining to the conversion of 1.33 acres of land allotted to the court by the Union government.
The letter written on behalf of SCBA urged to immediately start work on the 1.33 acres of land by constructing maximum number of chambers for lawyers.
It sought space for SCBA in the annexe building opposite Court No. 12 for the office of its president and secretary, meeting room for the executive committee, proper lunch room, additional ladies' bar room, and additional library or lounge.
It also demanded a bigger space for creche for working lawyers.
The letter also stated that SCBA wants elevation of Supreme Court lawyers to various high courts, and expeditious and regular designation of apex court lawyers.
The Supreme Court had held that it could not consider the judicial side of SCBA's plea to convert the entire 1.33 acres land allotted to it by the Central government as space for lawyers' chambers, an had left the issue open to be considered on the administrative side.
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Cyprus talks to resume, says Turkish Cypriot president
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Negotiations between the Turkish Cypriot government and Greek Cypriot administration are to resume, the recently elected Turkish Cypriot president has announced. Mustafa Akinci made the announcement on Monday after holding talks with Espen Barth Eide, the UN Special Adviser on Cyprus, in Lefkosa presidential office.
Akinci said in a press conference with Eide: "There is an important opportunity for the solution of Cyprus issue and the talks will resume."
Eide said the talks represented the "best opportunity" of the decade for resolving the ongoing dispute over divided Cyprus.
A date for the talks is expected to be set during a meeting on May 11 between Akinci and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades.
Akinci said TRNC Foreign Minister Ozdil Nami, who will represent Turkish Cypriots in negotiations with the Greek Cypriot side, is to pay a one-day visit to Ankara on May 6 to hold talks with Turkish authorities.
He said "both sides must show a will and resolution to solve the Cyprus issue".
"The leaders must convene and discuss all issues. Above all, it must be seen whether they share same vision, or not," he added.
Eide said Turkey also should seize the opportunity of the next phase of the negotiation process, saying Ankara was well aware that a solution on the island would also benefit the country.
Peace talks between Greek Cypriot administration and Turkish Cypriot government have been on hold since October.
Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots have tried to find a comprehensive settlement to renew their partnership since a joint government on the island collapsed in 1963.
The island has been divided into Turkish Cypriot government in the northern third and Greek Cypriot administration in the southern two-thirds after a 1974 military coup by Greece was followed by the intervention of Turkey as a guarantor power in Cyprus.
Peace talks were unilaterally suspended by the Greek Cypriot side last October after Turkey issued a navigational telex on behalf of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for seismic research off the coast of Cyprus.
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Representatives from the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recently competed with international healthcare practitioners at the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP ) Dragons Den competition held in Liverpool.
RCGP , the annual primary care conference and exhibition is a prominent event that brings together general practitioners, as well as an impressive lineup of international speakers to showcase the latest clinical and policy developments in primary care.
This year a delegation led by Dr Mariam Abdul Malik, managing director of the PHCC attended the annual conference from Qatar. While the team took part in the Dragons Den competition, included Dr Zelaikha AlWahedi, executive director for workforce development and training, Dr Samya Ahmad Al Abdulla, executive director of operation department and Dr Wafa Al Yousef. PHCC submitted proposals around Improving Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD )Risk Documentation and Consequent Management among Diabetic Patients and Improving physician's adherence to completing vaccination schedules for patients with type 2 diabetes.
The international competition was designed to enhance the effectiveness of primary care, develop knowledge of best practice and make a difference internationally. Qatari delegates competed against their colleagues to win the prize for best idea, by pitching ideas to RCGP ‘Dragons' chaired by Dr Terry Kemple, RCGP president.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Turkey will make it harder to import goods except for strategic products and those that cannot be produced domestically, Finance Minister Berat Albayrak was quoted as saying yesterday, after Ankara imposed additional tariffs on hundreds of products.
'Imports will not be easy, he was quoted as saying by state-owned Anadolu news agency, adding that domestic production will be prioritised.
He said Ankara will implement long-term lira financing programmes for the industry sector.
A sharp decline in exports during the coronavirus pandemic has lead to renewed concerns about Turkey's current account, while a fall in central bank reserves has added to worries about Turkey's ability to service external debt.
Recent moves suggest that Turkey is turning to import compression to offset the risks of external debt, as well as moves towards 'soft capital controls, said Jason Tuvey, senior emerging market economist at Capital Economics.
Ankara on Wednesday imposed additional tariffs of up to 30% on imports of more than 800 items including work and agriculture machinery, according to a statement in the Official Gazette, a move that could limit the current account deficit.
Last week, it announced additional tariffs on dozens of goods of up to 30%.
Turkey's trade deficit widened 13.4% year-on-year to $3.4bn in April, with exports falling more than 40%.
The current account deficit widened sharply to $4.92bn in March, central bank data showed, due to the larger trade deficit, lower tourism income and portfolio outflows.
Albayrak was also quoted as saying Turkey will carry out swaps in local currencies more effectively.
Turkey's consumer confidence index rose to 59.5 points in May, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed yesterday, climbing from April's 54.9, its lowest level since the data was first published in 2004. The coronavirus outbreak has slowed the economy and sapped consumer confidence.
Separately, the Turkish Treasury said yesterday that it will issue one-year fixed-coupon euro- and US dollar-denominated sukuk and bonds to corporate investors on May 27.
In a statement, the treasury said the euro-denominated sukuk and government debt security will have a 1.25% periodic rate every six months and the dollar-denominated debt securities will have a 1.75% six month rate payment for investors.
The treasury will issue debt instruments to diversify financing tools and widen the investor base, it also said.
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Nanterre, 27 September 2023
VINCI took note of the French Government ' s plan to introduce a new tax on certain transport infrastructure s, and intends to assert its rights
VINCI took note of the draft finance law for 2024 (PLF 2024) that has been presented to the Council of Ministers today.
Article 15 of this draft plans the introduction of a tax on the operation of certain long-distance transport infrastructures in France, with effect from 2024.
At first sight, and based on the 2022 revenue of the entities concerned (ASF, Cofiroute, Escota and Aéroports de Lyon), its impact on the VINCI Group would be an additional charge of about €260 million for the fiscal year, this amount almost exclusively concerning the motorway concession companies.
VINCI takes issue with this draft, which is contrary both to the spirit and to the letter of concession contracts, particularly those signed between the State as grantor and the motorway concession companies (which include tax neutrality clauses), and it intends to use all available avenues of appeal.
VINCI is a global player in concessions, energy and construction businesses, employing 272,000 people in more than 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, above and beyond economic and financial results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. VINCI's ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, partners and society in general.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Sept. 4 (Petra) The Dutch Embassy on Thursday organised a private sector dialogue session with over 30 Jordanian businesses, ranging in size from small, medium and large enterprises.
The companies, which attended the event, covered diverse industries, including banks, investment companies, food delivery services, logistics and pharmaceuticals.
Speaking during the dialogue, Dutch ambassador to Jordan, Harry Verweij, presented the embassy's private sector engagement plans and programmes while stressing the importance of engaging youth in the private sector.
"Youth are key for sustainable economic growth and central throughout the Netherlands' development policies. The Netherlands launched a strategy called Youth@Heart last year to ensure inclusion of youth in our approaches and increase their agency in shaping their future. To Jordan, this is highly relevant hence the focus of youth in our discussion today,"said Verweij.
The Netherlands is an "active" supporter of private sector development in Jordan. Since 2019, the Netherlands has committed over 30 million euros towards activities that focus on improving market access and strengthening economic actors in the horticulture value chain, promoting entrepreneurship and improving access to finance, the diplomat noted.
Youth, women and vulnerable communities are mainstreamed throughout the embassy's economic development programmes, he pointed out.
Furthermore, he said the Netherlands is "particularly active" in supporting the horticultural value chain, helping companies raise production and quality of the produce, while using less water.
In addition, he noted the Netherlands is "pro-actively" helping agricultural and other companies in preparing for and entering foreign markets – including the Netherlands – through the Dutch Center for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI).
Recently, the embassy signed a 4 million euro project with Leaders International that will help Jordanian SMEs become consistent and high quality suppliers to Jordanian industries, replacing the need for more expensive and time-consuming imports.
The Netherlands designated Jordan as a priority country for development cooperation in 2019, investing more than 200 million euros to support the hosting of refugees and vulnerable host communities.
Jordan and the Netherlands enjoy expanded cooperation in a number of fields, including food security, water management, technical and vocational education, trade and investment, entrepreneurship, and human rights.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) TORONTO, May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shawcor Ltd. (TSX: SCL) (“Shawcor” or the“Company”) announced today that its pipe coating division, Pipeline Performance Group (“PPG”), has received a formal contract award for a development project, located offshore in South America. The Company had previously announced its conditional award, pending project sanction, in late 2022. Shawcor will provide thermal insulation and anticorrosion coating services from a Western Hemisphere facility. Project initiation is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2023. The coating value of this project is estimated to exceed C$110M.
“This award follows successful execution of coating activities on numerous development projects in the region,” said Fernando Ulecia, PPG's VP of Western Hemisphere.“Our differentiated coating solutions have proven to be well suited for these challenging deep-water environments.”
Kevin Reizer, Group President of PPG, added,“This award provides further confidence that offshore activity is accelerating, especially in deep-water. Our global network of coating and insulation facilities is well suited to significantly participate in this expansion.”
Shawcor Ltd. is a growth-oriented, global material sciences company serving the Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation markets. The Company operates through a network of fixed and mobile manufacturing and service facilities. Its three business segments, Composite Systems, Automotive & Industrial and Pipeline & Pipe Services enable responsible renewal and enhancement of critical infrastructure while lowering risk and environmental impact.
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Kazakhstan to talk with Moscow about latest influx of Russians to nation
(MENAFN) Kazakhstan will discuss the recent influx of Russian citizens to the country with Moscow, the country's president said Tuesday.
“The majority of them are forced to leave their country due to the present no way out situation. We have to take care of them and provide security. It is a political and humanitarian issue. I have charged the Government to take necessary measures,” state-run Kazinform news agency recited leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as stating.
He also mentioned that “Those who arrived will get help but no preferences. All the work should be conducted in conformity with the law and our obligations.”
Interior Minister Marat Akhmetzhanov underlined “If it is a criminal offense on the part of Russia or on our side, extradition will be carried out within the framework of the Minsk Convention and within the framework of legal assistance approved by our parliaments.”
Adding that “It is not about mobilization. I am not talking about mobilization, but about registered, sanctioned criminal offenses and internationally wanted criminals. If military commissariats search, this is not a legal basis for their extradition."
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his third electoral campaign appearance in Kerala this year. PM Modi addressed a large public rally marking the culmination of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President K. Surendran's Kerala Padayatra at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Minister of State for External Affairs Muraleedharan and Suresh Gopi were also present during the event.
K. Surendran said that only Narendra Modi will save Kerala from corruption. PM Modi stated that he was happy to see the love the people received during their visit to Kerala. Modi stated that the center has no discrimination against Kerala and has provided everything that belongs to Kerala.
While addressing the people at BJP's event at Central Stadium, PM Modi asked the people of Kerala to bless the BJP with seats in double digits in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
"There's a new excitement among the people of Kerala this time. In 2019, a new hope had emerged for the BJP in Kerala. In 2024, that hope is turning into faith. In 2019, Kerala gave votes to BJP-led NDA in double digits. In 2024, we are confident that Kerala will give us seats in double digit,"
Meanwhile, PM Modi revealed the names of four astronauts selected for India's groundbreaking Gaganyaan mission today (Feb 27). He formally introduced the chosen quartet at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. PM Modi met astronaut-designates for the Gaganyaan Mission - Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander S Shukla - at VSSC.
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US stocks’ downward trend continues with Wall Street losing momentum
(MENAFN) The downward trend in U.S. stocks continued for the second consecutive day, with Wall Street losing momentum. This decline was attributed to diminishing investor hopes for a potential interest rate cut in the United States. The Federal Reserve is currently in a "blackout period," restricting comments from central bank officials in anticipation of upcoming job data.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a 0.4 percent drop, equivalent to a 170-point decrease, while the S&P 500 saw a decline of approximately 0.33 percent, translating to a 20-point decrease. Surprisingly, the Nasdaq Composite Index managed to maintain stability amidst the market turmoil.
Analysts are advising investors to temper their expectations for stock market progress throughout 2024. Jason Heller, Senior Executive Vice President at Coastal Wealth, emphasized the lack of bullish catalysts for stocks. He pointed to factors such as rising interest rates, consumer weakness, and diluted earnings expectations as key contributors to the subdued market sentiment. Heller predicts that stocks are likely to remain within a narrow trading range in the near future.
With the Federal Reserve imposing a blackout period, investors are left with limited insights from central bank officials in the lead-up to the next policy meeting. The prevailing uncertainty regarding interest rates and the cautious stance adopted by the Fed have further contributed to the prevailing apprehension in the stock market.
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New York | February 10, 2023 08:16 AM Eastern Standard Time
New York, (Feb. 10, 2023 - 500newswire ) -- Cambridge-based health and wellness provider, Vagus.co, has announced the launch of BREATHE FLOW - a comprehensive health test for smartwatches. The test uses ECG-based breathing and pulse measurement to provide users with insights into their respiratory, and cardiovascular health, and stress levels. It is the first app that utilizes a smartwatch to provide precise breathing visualization.
With its integration of OpenAI GPT-3, BREATHE FLOW allows users to interact with the system using natural language, making it easy for users to ask questions and receive personalized advice about their health. The chat interface enables the system to give unique health-related insights and advice, making it more accurate than for instance the current HRV offerings.
Available on Apple, Samsung, and Withings ECG-based smartwatches, BREATHE FLOW provides monitoring, coaching, actionable insights, and personalized advice to help users improve their respiratory and cardiovascular health.
'The integration of OpenAI GPT-3 into BREATHE FLOW is a game-changer,' says Gustaf Kranck, CEO of Vagus.co. 'Our beta-testers have already seen tremendous results, and we believe this combination of cutting-edge technology and personalized health advice will revolutionize the way people understand and improve their stress, respiratory, and cardiovascular health.'
BREATHE FLOW is now available for free on the App Store and Google Play.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Bangladesh is one of the key markets of Air Arabia in the region with a 3-4 per cent year-on-year business growth, said Adel Abdullah Ali, Group CEO of the first and the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa during a press meet at a hotel in the capital on February 15.
Air Arabia has been successfully doing business in Bangladesh since 2007. The airline currently operates 57 weekly flights between Bangladesh and the UAE, 37 to Dhaka (32 from Sharjah and 5 from Abu Dhabi) and 20 to Chattogram (17 from Sharjah and 3 from Abu Dhabi).
These are among the key routes of Air Arabia in the region, mentioned the Group CEO at the press meet which also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the airline's global operations. The airline provides value-added air travel options to Bangladeshi travellers for both leisure and business purposes while contributing to further strengthen business, trade and tourism ties between Bangladesh and the UAE, further shared the Group CEO.
Air Arabia started its operations in 2003 by introducing the low-cost business model to the Middle East and North Africa region in effort to make air travel affordable and open it to all segments of flyers in the region, informed Adel.
The Group CEO also informed, the encouraging business and operational growth in the Bangladesh market could lead to further increase of flights to and from Bangladesh depending on the circumstances.
The airline currently owns and operates a total fleet of 73 Airbus A320s and A321s with further orders of 120 Airbus A320s. It is amongst the world's best-performing airlines in terms of operational efficiency and profitability, claimed Adel.
The multi-hub airline has seven strategic hubs across UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia and Pakistan, serving over 190 international and domestic routes in more than 50 countries, said the Group CEO, adding, the airline, however, does not intend to establish a hub in Bangladesh at the moment.
He further informed, earlier, travellers from Bangladesh, especially the migrant workers, could visit their families back home once in every three years. However, now, thanks to Air Arabia's low fares, the migrant workers can visit their country three times a year.
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Putin shows sorrow about situation in Donbass
(MENAFN) The Donbass republics should have rejoined Russia sooner, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at a meeting with the mothers of servicemen involved in Ukraine's military operation. Fewer lives may have been lost in such a circumstance, the president said.
“There might not have been so many casualties among civilians, there would not be so many children killed,” the Russian president advised. He kept, nevertheless, that back in 2014 (8 years), Russia did not have a complete understanding of the situation in Donbass or of the true sentiments of the locals.
“[We] believed that we might still be able to reach an agreement and … reunify Donetsk and Lugansk with Ukraine within … the Minsk Agreements,” Putin highlighted, adding that Russia was “genuinely working towards that.”
In a subsequent statement, the president blamed the 2014 Kiev coup for the ongoing situation in Donbass and the confrontation between Russia and Ukraine. "None of this would have happened if it wasn't for the coup in Ukraine in 2014," he stated.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Mar. 21 (Petra)-The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lower House met Wednesday with the Moroccan ambassador here Mohammed Sitri and the Cultural Attaché in the Embassy.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral ties and means to enhance them in all fields, especially in the parliamentary domain, as well as a range of issues of mutual concern.
Head of the committee, MP Raed al-Khaza'aleh, said bilateral relations are "historic and deep-rooted," stressing the importance of their development to achieve common interests of both countries and peoples.
Al-Khaza'aleh said Jerusalem is the cause of all Arabs and "is firmly rooted in their conscience" and lauded Morocco's support to the Hashemite guardianship over its Islamic and Christian holy sites.
As for joint opprtunities, he called for boosting bilateral cooperation at various political, economic, tourism, investment and cultural levels and the necessity to benefit from opportunities available in the two countries.
For his part, Ambassador Sitri commnded depth of bilateral ties as "historic, distinguished and credible at the international level," based on an approach of dialogue, moderation and respect for territorial integrity.
Rabat and Amman have "common objectives," he said, and voiced his country's keenness to boost relations at the political, parliamentary, economic, investment, tourism and cultural levels.
To achieve this bid, he streesed the need to maintain coordination and consultation and to orchestrate efforts between the two sides, and lauded Jordan's stances in support of Moroccan issues.
He affirmed Rabat's support for the Hashemite guardianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, highlighting joint efforts on the issue of Jerusalem with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
On the Syrian crisis, he praised Jordan's efforts in hosting Syrian refugees, a situation which needs int'l community's support to help Amman continue its humanitarian role, stressing the need to reach a political settlement in accordance with the Security Council resolutions to preserve Syria's security and stability and meet its peoples aspirations.
Jordan is a favorite tourist destination in Morocco, which has historical landmarks and provides therapeutic tourism, he said, and expressed readiness to enhance efforts aimed at activating tourism, trade, economic and cultural exchange.
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(MENAFNEditorial) CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --, a higher education-focused marketing and technology solutions provider, is pleased to announce it has been recognized as one of Chicago's most dynamic and supportive local businesses as part of the program. Collegis was officially recognized alongside 138 other companies with employees in the Chicago area during an annual award ceremony Nov. 9 held at Soldier Field.
Companies were selected from employee surveys conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, now called Energage. The surveys measured key qualities of a company such as leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits.
"We are extremely proud and honored to be named one of Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces 2017. As a relatively new company that has experienced significant growth over the past year, we are pleased to see strong survey results and positive feedback from our Chicago employees," said Patrick D. Branham, executive vice president and chief administrative officer. "Approximately 75 percent of our employees completed the Energage survey and shared their views of Collegis. We have already used survey results to make improvements across our organization and will continue to do so to make Collegis an even better place to work."
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Statistically, the Seattle Seahawks have had the best season defensively since the 1985 Chicago Bears. The problem with that, however, is that it just ain’t 1985 anymore.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) PITTSBURGH, Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McLaren Health Care recently announced that it suffered a data breach between late July and August 2023, exposing the personal information of potentially 2.2 million individuals. The information potentially impacted in the breach includes individuals' names, Social Security Numbers, health insurance information, date of birth, billing or claims information, diagnosis, medical records, and treatment information.
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(MENAFN- AFP) The European Central Bank on Wednesday announced it would no longer allow Greek banks to use government debt as collateral for loans, depriving the banks of a key source of much-needed cash.
"Suspension is in line with existing Eurosystem rules, since it is currently not possible to assume a successful conclusion of the programme review," the Frankfurt-based ECB said in a statement, referring to ongoing talks between the new Greek government and its international creditors.
The announcement came just hours after new Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis held his first talks with ECB chief Mario Draghi, as part of the country's push to renegotiate Athens' 240-billion-euro ($270 billion) EU-IMF bailout.
Ahead of the talks in Frankfurt, Varoufakis told the German weekly Die Zeit that the ECB "should support our banks so that we can stay afloat", acknowledging that Greece was "a bankrupt country".
Greek debt has a junk credit rating and, under ECB rules, should not qualify as collateral for loans.
However, because of Greece's dire economic situation, it had been granted a waiver to that rule as long as Athens was deemed to be in compliance with the terms of its bailout.
Wednesday's ECB decision, which will come into effect on February 11, removes that waiver.
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JAMMU- LG Manoj Sinha and Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and I&B, Anurag Thakur launched 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games Anthem, Mascot and Jersey at Raj Bhavan on Saturday.
The launching ceremony marked the beginning of the biggest sporting extravaganza at Gulmarg starting from 10th February. More than 1500 sportspersons from 29 States/ UTs/ Boards will participate in 11 different winter sports disciplines.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated the LG-led UT Government for promoting sports in J&K.
The participation of more than 1500 sportspersons in the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg will encourage the youth towards winter sports and also boost the tourism in Jammu Kashmir. The sportspersons joining the games from across the country will be the brand ambassador of the new Jammu Kashmir, he added.
LG Manoj Sinha, in his address, conveyed his best wishes to all the players, officials associated with the grand event.
J&K is all geared up to host the players, sports lovers and officials participating in the National Winter Games. This year's mascot the Snow Leopard depicts the vibrant heritage of the Himalayas. It also reiterates the administration's commitment towards their conservation, added the LG.
Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary to Government, Tourism and Youth Services & Sports; Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council and senior officials were present on the occasion.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian Army has intensified the use of kamikaze drones, aviation and artillery in the Tavria direction. At the same time, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 39 units of enemy equipment in the past day alone, damaging another 40.
The commander of the Tavria Operational-Strategic Grouping of Troops, General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi reported this via Telegram , Ukrinform saw.
According to Tarnavskyi, "the enemy has significantly intensified the use of kamikaze drones, aviation, and artillery. In the Tavria operational zone, the invaders launched 22 airstrikes, engaged in 46 combat clashes, and fired 1,059 artillery barrages.
The Ukrainian defenders are firmly holding their defense in the Avdiivka and Marinka sectors. Read also:
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A total of 520 Russian soldiers and officers were killed in action in the past 24 hours.
"It's a bad day for the occupiers. The R-330Zh Zhitel e-warfare system, the 9P140 Uragan multiple rocket launcher, and 2S7 Pion self-propelled howitzer were destroyed, the commander noted.
A total of 39 units of military equipment were obliterated, including two tanks, 12 infantry fighting vehicles, four artillery systems, an MLRS, 10 unmanned aerial vehicles, eight trucks, and two units of specialized equipment.
An ammunition depot and another“important” target were hit. Another 40 units of enemy hardware were damaged.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, 97 combat clashes occurred across the front last day.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) The Coalition Command indicated that it intensified raids on the headquarters of the Houthi leaders in Saada, including headquarters of Mohammed Hassan Qabali in Bani Moaz in Saada, Ahmed Nasser Almaran in Bani Moaz in Saada, Hamid Alsmad, the official spokesman of the Houthi militia Command Mohammed Abdulsalam in Sohar Directorate, the Houthi Political Office Director Saleh Habra in Saada, Ahmed Saleh Hendi in Mzab, the Member of the Houthi Cultural Office Saleh Alsmad Abu Fadel, Abdulkarim Alhouthi in Dhyan, the Director of the Houthi Militia Office in Altalh Mehdi Al-Mashat and two headquarters of the Houthi militia military leaders (Dgsan and Abu Salem) in Saada in addition to destruction of the headquarters of the leader of Yousef Al-Fishi.
The Coalition Command stressed that the Houthi headquarters included weapons, ammunitions and military equipments, most of them are located inside the residential districts.
The Coalition Command pointed out that the Coalition aircrafts also bombed today gatherings of the Houthi militias and military tanks and equipments in Sadaa in addition to the Houthi camps in Nazeer province, west of Saada.
The Coalition Command stressed continuation of the intensive air raids targeting the Houthi headquarters, camps and gatherings, pointing out that we cannot confirm or deny killing of any of the Houthi militia leaders.
The Coalition Command called upon the Yemeni citizens to stay away from the Houthi gatherings and their military sites.
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New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a committee to look into a plea against industrial units at Bhopa Thana of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh allegedly dumping hazardous waste and coal ash on the banks of the Ganga Canal.
The plea has been registered on a letter petition raising complaint that certain industrial proponents namely Bindal Duplex Ltd. Paper Mill, Bhageshwari Paper Mill, and Silverton Pulp and Paper Mill Pvt. Ltd. are running units at Village Nangala Bujurg, Bhopa Thana, Muzaffarnagar and dumping hazardous waste and coal ash at the bank of Ganga Canal in huge quantity causing serious environmental damage besides health hazards to the residents in the nearby areas.
'In our view, the issue raised involves substantial question relating to environment arising from the implementation of the Scheduled enactment under NGT Act, 2010 requiring adjudication by this Tribunal,' said the NGT bench comprising Judicial Member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Expert Members A. Senthil Vel and Dr. Afroz Ahmad in a recent order.
However, in our view, first, it would be appropriate to obtain a factual report by constituting a joint Committee comprising of State PCB and District Magistrate, Muzaffarnagar who shall visit the site within a fortnight and submit a factual report within two months, the order further said.
The matter will be further heard on December 9.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar University (QU) has moved up one place and ranks second in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings 2022. Since 2018, Qatar University has gained five places, moving up four times without a negative performance.
QU president Dr Hassan al-Derham received the trophy at an event titled 'Enhancing Arab Excellence: A New Vision for Higher Education in the Region,' held in the UAE.
“We greatly value the results of these rankings, not only as a testament to our progress but also a reference point for us that helps us map out our future," he said.
"We will continue to build on necessary areas such as research, faculty output and the student learning experience and continue to excel and meet our goals.”
The QS Arab Region University Rankings have been published since 2014. The method retains key indicators of the global ranking, such as Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation and Faculty to Student Ratio, but also considers a set of performance metrics carefully tailored for the region.
An important feature of QU's result is ranking in the region's Top 10 by citations per paper, papers per faculty and international research network.
This achievement consolidates QU's recent achievement in the QS World University Ranking as the institution moved from 245 in 2021 to 224 in the 2022 ranking, effectively jumping 21 places.
In 2017, QU released a five-year strategy for the years 2018-2022, which mapped out the routes to achieving continuing performance excellence and builds on key areas of education, research, institution and engagement, while taking into consideration the plans and aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Jan 24 (KUNA) -- Head of Al-Nowair foundation Sheikha Intisar Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, said Saturday the Kuwaiti NGO was, for the first time ever, taking part in a high-level interactive dialogue marking UN Day of Education, highlighting Kuwait's Bareeq and Boomerang programs.
"Bareeq is a valuable, educational and interactive educational program which is based on scientific research on psychology," Sheikha Intisar said in remarks to KUNA.
This program, she added, aimed at spreading positive thinking amongst high school students in Kuwait.
Founded in 2017, Bareeq is involved with 47 government high schools and features around 500 teachers and over 11,600 students, she added.
The program, said Sheikha Intisar, contributed to improving behavior of students. Bareeq was included, in April 2018, in New Kuwait 2035 vision.
She said schools' administrations reported improvement in behavior of students, including decline in violence and absnece, contributing to success.
Sheikha Intisar meanwhile said Boomerang aimed at addressing bullying at schools by spreading kindness and awareness with the aim of changing behavior of students.
Application of Boomerang, she noted, resulted in a large quantity of students showing willingness to stop bullying and be more kind.
Boomerang was applied on 15,100 students in 33 schools. Those students participated in 70 plays which offer solutions to bullying. Seventy-six teachers were trained to spread kindness in schools.
Sheikha Intisar said her participation in the UN Interactive Dialogue was to highlight comprehensive educational policies alongside sustainable development goals (SDGs).
She said many participants commended the Kuwaiti programs and how they contributed to changing behavior of students and teachers alike.
Her visit came after UN General Assembly President Tijjani Mohammad Bande's recent visit to Kuwait and seeing first-hand application of Bareeq and Boomerang.
Sheikha Intisar said the UN was focusing on improving quality education, based on article 26 of the universal declaration of human rights which affirmed right in education for all.
She said the UN Day of Education 2020 concentrated on importance of education as the largest source of humanity and ultimately SDGs. (end)
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