(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia's Khalid Attieh claimed the Senior Individual title at the GCC Golf Championship, denying Qatar's Saleh Al Kaabi a hat-trick of victories in the regional tournament yesterday.
Attieh carded 76 on the final day at the Doha Golf Club, aggregating 207 as Al Kaabi stumbled in the decisive round, carding 81 to finish runner-up – four strokes off the Saudi golfer. Ali Abdullah Al Shahrani sealed two podium finishes for Qatar, securing third place after scoring 78 for a total score of 303.
Saudi Arabia also won the GCC Team Championship yesterday, claiming a seven-shot victory with an aggregate of 931, while the United Arab Emirates claimed second position, edging two-time defending champions Qatar by a single stroke.
Bahrain and Oman finished fourth and fifth respectively.
On Saturday, the UAE swept junior titles with Rayan Ahmed (223) grabbing the individual crown after a four-shot victory over compatriot Mohammad Skaik. Oman's Ayman Ghaleb Al Busaidi was third with an aggregate of 238.
The UAE also clinched the Junior Team Championship title with a combined card of 450 while Oman (504) and Bahrain (540) rounded off the podium. Qatar Golf Association President Hassan Nasser Al Naimi crowned the podium winners during the closing ceremony, which was also attended by regional golf officials and participating contingents.
A total of 31 golfers representing all the GCC nations barring Kuwait took part in the championship that included three days of youth contests, while the adult events witnessed four rounds.
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Karnataka collects Rs 10,000 cr GST, 45% jump from previous month
Bengaluru, Aug 5 (KNN) Karnataka has recorded the second highest Goods and Service Tax collection of Rs 9,795 crore in July 2022, witnessing a growth of 45 per cent from the previous month. The GST collection for the month of June stood at Rs 6,737.
The top five states in absolute terms are Maharashtra which collected the highest GST at Rs 22,129 crore, followed by Karnataka at Rs 9,795 crore, Gujarat at Rs 9,183 crore, Tamil Nadu at Rs 8,449 crore and Uttar Pradesh Rs 7,074 crore, according to the latest official data. The collection figures do not include GST on the import of goods.
The total GST collection of Rs 48,995 crore for July 2022 is the second-highest mop-up ever. Out of the total, the CGST is Rs 25,751 crore, SGST is Rs 32,807 crore, IGST is Rs 79,518 crore (including Rs 41,420 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 10,920 crore (including Rs 995 crore collected on import of goods).
The revenues for the month of July 2022 are 28 per cent higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year of Rs 1,16,393 crore. During the month, revenues from import of goods was 48 per cent higher and the revenues from domestic transaction (including import of services) are 22 per cent higher than the revenues from these sources during the same month last year. (KNN Bureau)
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But he went a step ahead for Don't Look Up, his upcoming science fiction flick that is focused on climate change and global warming. He plays a low-level astronomer there and since the film's genre is satire, there will be several funny scenes. To make one such sequence stand out, DiCaprio helped rewrite that 15 times!
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Don't Look Up probably has all the stars of the galaxy named Hollywood. Apart from DiCaprio, the film stars stalwarts like Meryl Streep , Jennifer Lawrence , Cate Blanchett , Chris Evans , and popular names such as Ariana Grande , Timothée Chalamet , and Matthew Perry , among others. Everyone has to make an impact, and this proves why the Titanic star would go the extra mile for his role.
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Headwaters 100 bike ride returns
Bicyclists and fitness enthusiasts from all over Minnesota and surrounding areas will flock to Park Rapids for the 29th annual Headwaters 100 bike ride Saturday, Sept. 26.
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IMD Says Cyclone Michaung To Form Over Southeast Bay Of Bengal In Next 48 Hours. Check Full Weather Advisory
(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the depression which had formed over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal turned into a well marked low pressure area at 8:30 am today and is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal on November 30.
Also Read: Rain Alert! IMD predicts heavy rainfall, thunderstorms in THESE states. Check full list hereThe weatherman predict that the phenomenon is likely to move northwest and intensify into a cyclonic storm 'Michaung' around the southwest and southeast Bay of Bengal by December 2.With regard to the well-marked low-pressure area, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall at most places in the Nicobar Islands, while the weather forecaster has also predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in the region, IMD has noted that winds of 25-35 kmph to 45 kph are expected over the South Andaman Sea and adjacent Andaman & Nicobar Islands on November 29. The IMD has also advised fishermen in the South Andaman Sea to return to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by November 29, while those on the east coast are advised to return by November 30 Met office has also forecast light to moderate rainfall over coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during December 1-3 and over coastal Andhra Pradesh during December 2-4. Meanwhile, the IMD said heavy rainfall is also forecast at isolated places in coastal Andhra Pradesh during the same period said squally weather is expected in southeast Bay of Bengal from November 30 with wind speeds reaching 40-50 km per hour, gusting to 60 km per hour. The wind speed is expected to increase to 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph from December 1, while gale wind speed is expected to reach 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph on the morning of December 2.
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UNGA to meet on Jerusalem status Thursday
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Dec 20 (KUNA) -- The United Nations General Assembly will hold a special session on Thursday, following a request by Turkey and Yemen, regarding the US decision to veto a draft resolution on the status of Jerusalem.
According to Palestinian envoy to the UN Riyadh Mansour, the General Assembly will vote on a draft resolution calling for Us President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel to be withdrawn. The same resolution, put to the UN Security Council, was vetoed by the US last Monday.
The Security Council met earlier this week in an emergency session against this new resolution on US policy, which met with international rejection as Egypt submitted a draft resolution on Jerusalem received the support of all members while the US vetoed passing the resolution.
The Egyptian draft resolution called on all countries to refrain from establishing diplomatic missions in Jerusalem in accordance with UN 478/1980 resolution, and to abide by Security Council resolutions.
Any resolution in the UN General Assembly could be adopted immediately after a two-thirds majority vote of the 193 members, with no veto power in the General Assembly.
International law considers East Jerusalem an occupied city alongside land occupied by Israel after the 1967 war. The Arab draft resolution on Jerusalem affirms the support of 14 of the 15 members of the council, as the international community rejects any decisions that would change the status of Jerusalem and the negative impact on the future of the peace process. (end) asf.ss
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
AWANTIPORA- A series of events were organized at the Islamic University of Science and Technology on Friday to observe 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'. The events included Sports and Recreational activities for employees, celebration of International Youth Day and Film Screening Session.
The sports and recreational program was organised by the Directorate of Physical Education & Sports in collaboration with Srinagar Unit of Reliance Group, wherein multiple events were organized that included cricket, football, athletics, and other recreational activities.
The program organized under the University outreach initiative was inaugurated by Prof. Nasser
Iqbal, Registrar IUST.
Appreciating the relevance of such activities, Prof. Iqbal said,“The burden of maintaining a work-life balance in the modern world is becoming increasingly more challenging. So, conducting such events for our employees becomes mandatory.”
The team of employees from Reliance Group led by Khalid Mehraj enthusiastically participated in the program.
“With its world-class sports infrastructure, the University is dedicated to making a significant contribution in improving health standards of the youth,” said Dr. Hilal Ahmed Rather, Assistant Director, Physical Education and Sports at IUST.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) We stand on Iraq's side and optimistic about its future: Al-Salmi
President of Arab Parliament Mishaal Bin Fahad Al-Salmi meets Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari.
BAGHDAD, Aug 15, (KUNA): Visiting President of Arab Parliament Mishaal bin Fahad Al-Salmi hailed on Tuesday the State of Kuwait's initiative to hold a conference for reconstructing Iraq. Iraqi Foreign Ministry quoted Al-Salmi as affirming, during a meeting with Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, his support for the Kuwaiti initiative and urged Arab states to seek greater detente with the country. 'We stand on Iraq's side and we are optimistic about its future due to solidarity among its political forces and standing of the Arab brothers on its side,' he stated.
For his part, Al-Jaafari affirmed that his country needed support and contributions to re-construction of the infrastructure. Such help is also required to facilitate comeback of the relocated to their original towns, deal with other challenges such as oil prices' fall and high cost of the war on terrorism, he added. Iraq, which depends heavily on oil exports, is engaged in wide-scale military action against terror groups, namely the so-called Islamic State.
The IS was driven out of the northern city Mosul recently following fullscale heavy fighting with government troops and paramilitary forces.
On July 31, Kuwait officially announced that it started contacts with world countries, the World Bank and Iraq to prepare for hosting a donors' conference to rebuild areas liberated from the IS in Iraq, forecast in first quarter of 2018. Mishaal Bin Fahad Al-Salmi said on Monday that during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi, he offered the parliament support to Iraq and its fight against terrorism.
In a statement by the Iraqi government, Al-Salmi was quoted as saying during the meeting 'the parliament support Iraq in restoring stability and security to all of its territories,' congratulating the premier on the liberation of the city of Mosul from the socalled Islamic State (IS). According to the statement, the two sides also discussed developments in the region, and the importance of uniting efforts to combat IS and its root cause.
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Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) Actress Sushmita Sen feels beautiful in a pink Manipuri traditional outfit. She says the Northeast state is her home now.
In her latest photo, Sushmita pioses in a phanek with a full-sleeve blouse and phee. She tweeted the photo and wrote: "#drapedingrace Thank you Robert Naorem for gracing me with your design & love!! Manipur is home now!!! How beautiful I feel!! #manipur #traditionalattire #innaphi #phanek #drapedinlove and #belonging I love you guys!!"
Her fans loved the look too.
"You make every dress that you wear something much more beautiful and graceful than it is," a user commented.
"Omg you looking so pretty in traditional saree looking radiant perfect outfit," another user wrote.
This comes days after actress Itziar Ituno Martinez of the hit Spanish series Money Heist crooned Chunari chunari, which was picturised on Salman Khan and Sushmita in the 19999 superhit, Biwi No. 1.
On November 14, Sushmita had shared that video and commented: "Yeh baat!!!"
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Macau: composite CPI drops 0.51% last month
(MENAFN) The Special Administrative Region (SAR) Statistics Department said on Friday (June 18) that Macau’s Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2021 fell 0.51% year-on-year to 102 , 51.
The latest statement from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed the drop was due to falling pork prices in addition to lower fees for package travel and telecommunication services.
However, the drop was partly offset by higher airfares, higher prices for liquefied petroleum gas and fruit, higher electricity and catering costs, as well as higher salaries for helpers. local.
Examined by section of goods and services, the price indexes for leisure and culture and communication fell by 10.06% and 7.63% year on year as a result, while the indices for transport and furnishings and services increased by 2.32% and 2.19%.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 30 . An international
group of companies RDL will organize an international exhibition
conference "Kazakhstan Transport and Logistics Forum: transit
potential and infrastructure" in Astana on March 5-6, head of RDL
Group Roman Dedkov told Trend.
The key topic of discussion will be the development of the
Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), including
issues of the functioning of maritime and railway transportation,
and the construction of ports and terminals.
The forum will also review the latest achievements in the
development of Kazakhstan's transport infrastructure, the country's
role in transit operations in the Central Asian region, and new
initiatives and projects.
"Since Kazakhstan is an important producer and exporter of grain
crops, oil and oil products, fertilizers, and ferrous and
non-ferrous metallurgy products, a separate topic at the forum will
be the theme of export directions and the impact of the situation
in the transport sector on the implementation of Kazakhstan's
export strategy," Dedkov said.
Within the framework of the forum, a visit to the Astana
Industrial Park is planned on March 6.
Among the forum participants are KazLogistics, Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route Association (TITR), Kazakhstan
Association of Logistics Forwarding Companies (ANEK), Kazakhstan
Association of Carriage (Container) Carriers and Operators
(KazAPO), Central Asia Transport and Logistics Partnership
Association (CILT Central Asia), International Union of Combined
Transport (UIRR), Freight Forwarding Association of Azerbaijan
(FFAA), Azerbaijan International Road Carriers Association (ABADA),
Uzbekistan International Road Carriers Association (AIRCUZ),
Ukrainian Logistics Alliance (ULA), representatives of Chinese
Stay up to date with more news on Trend News Agency's
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The State Council discussed at its tenth meeting a proposal on 'Development of Educational Training System' by the Education and Research committee.
At the meeting chaired by H E Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri, chairman of the State Council, in the presence of bureau members and the secretary general of the council, the discussions dwelt on several subjects, stated a press release.
In this regard, the bureau hosted Hon Dr Abdullah bin Mubarak al Shanfri, committee head for discussing the proposal which aims to identify the current reality associated with the role of education in imparting among the learners, the practical skills necessary to engage in the labour market, and to forge a clearer vision of linking theoretical education with practical operational aspects.
The proposal will be presented at the forthcoming regular session of the council, following the inclusion of the observations made by the members of the bureau.
During the meeting, the bureau also hosted Hon Raya Salim Said al Manthri for discussion on the 'Language Policy Proposal in the Sultanate, its Reality and its Challenges and Mechanisms for their Development and Activation'.
Hon Raya explained that one of the objectives of the proposal is to identify the reality of using Arabic in the sultanate, highlight its challenges and its effects and to formulate appropriate proposals through which the status of the Arabic language can be highlighted.
It also aims to ensure that its usage is promoted in various governmental and private institutions and propose a law or an official document to protect the Arabic language in addition to the proposal of the appropriate government entity which could be the official reference to this document and follow up on the implementation of the policies contained therein.
The bureau also discussed the proposal by the committee on Education and Research on the study, 'Strengthening the Role of Education in Supporting the Knowledge-based Economy'.
It reviewed the proposal by the committee on Culture, Information and Tourism on the 'The Traditional Crafts: Reality and Ambition Culture'.
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(MENAFN) The Minister of Education and Higher Education, H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, recently observed the activities of the scientific camp for training students at the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC). The Ministry of Education and Higher Education organized the camp, which will last until May 15, and is being held at the headquarters of the Qatar Science Club with the participation of 50 students.
The scientific camp is a training program designed for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in various scientific fields. The camp is an opportunity for students to participate in a range of activities that will help them develop their scientific thinking and analytical skills. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education aims to provide students with an engaging and challenging learning experience that will inspire them to pursue careers in science and technology.
During her visit to the scientific camp, Minister Al Nuaimi observed the various activities and interacted with the students. She emphasized the importance of science education and encouraged the students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the camp. The Minister also expressed her appreciation for the efforts of the Qatar Scientific Club in promoting science education and providing opportunities for students to learn and grow.
The scientific camp for training students is an important initiative that supports the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's vision of promoting excellence in education and preparing students for the challenges of the future. Through programs like this, students in Qatar are given the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in science and technology, and to become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
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Qatar Tuesday records 143 new Covid-19 cases, 233,600 total recoveries
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported Tuesday 106 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 among community and 37 among travelers. The MoPH also recorded 146 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 233,600.
National Covid-19 Vaccination Program Data:
- 4,671,615 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the program.
- 6,784 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the past 24 hours.
- 80.7 percent of the total population are now fully vaccinated with two doses.
Current Covid-19 Status:
- In recent weeks the combined impact of Covid-19 restrictions and increasing vaccination rates, and the overwhelming support of the community, has resulted in a consistent reduction in the number of new daily infections in the country.
- However, it is still important to be cautious as the second wave is not yet over and there are still two highly contagious and highly virulent strains of the virus that are actively circulating in the community.
- The third phase of the gradual lifting of precautionary restrictions began on Friday, July 9, and is part of a four-stage plan to be implemented over the coming months.
- The date of implementation and the duration of each phase will depend on the pandemic indicators which depend to a great extent on the degree of compliance of the community members with the current measures, restrictions and guidance by the government.
- It is important during the current period that all members of society, including those who have received the vaccination, continue to wear masks as recommended and continue to adhere to social distancing.
What can be done:
- With Covid-19 still a threat to our health here in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
- Adherence to physical distancing.
- Avoiding close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
- Wearing a face mask.
- Washing hands regularly.
- People should take the Covid-19 vaccine at the earliest opportunity when their turn comes.
- Anyone suffering from Covid-19 symptoms should contact 16000 helpline immediately. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
- Visit the MoPH website for regular updates and new information.
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(MENAFN) The chairman of the US Federal Reserve has rejected the White House’s claim that the surge in inflation in the country is mainly due to the situation in Ukraine. At a Senate committee on Wednesday, Jerome Powell said inflation was high before Russia invaded its neighbor.
He was responding to a question from Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty, who said the price situation in the United States was influenced by a variety of variables, including “supply chain disruptions, regulations that restrict supply… .rising inflation expectations and excessive fiscal spending.”
He then asked Powell if he agreed with the Biden administration that, given the dynamics of inflation over the past 18 months, the crisis in Ukraine was the most relevant cause.
“No, inflation was high…before the war in Ukraine broke out,” the Fed chief added.
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Wellington, Sep 25 (IANS) The New Zealand government has released proposals to reinforce safety standards for registered adventure activities.
On December 9, 2019, the White Island volcanic eruption killed 22 people and injured 25 others,reports Xinhua news agency.
The White Island is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or by helicopter, but after the eruption all tourist trips have been suspended by the authorities.
"We are committed to learning the lessons to reduce the risk of a similar incident happening," Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety Michael Wood said in a statement on Friday.
The package of proposals includes strengthening requirements for how operators, landowners and the regulator manage natural hazard risks; improving how risks are monitored, assessed and communicated; and improving the safety audit standard, audit process and guidance and information for the sector, Wood said.
Adventure activities are a key part of New Zealand's tourism sector, the minister said, adding prior to Covid-19, as many as one in three international tourists took part in at least one adventure activity.
"It's important we provide as safe as possible experiences for New Zealanders and international visitors once our borders reopen," he said while encouraging tourism stakeholders, business owners and operators to look through the proposals and submit on them.
The consultation into the adventure activities regime opened on Friday and will close on November 5.
The country's workplace safety watchdog WorkSafe has laid criminal charges against 10 organisations and three individuals related to the deadly volcanic eruption.
Each of the 10 organisations faces a fine up to NZ$1.5 million, and the three individuals, who are the owners of the island, each face fines up to NZ300,000.
GNS Science, New Zealand's geoscience research service provider, and the National Emergency Management Agency are among the 13 parties facing charges.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday took part in the 6th ministerial meeting of the Munich Group, held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The meeting saw the participation of the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and the UN Special Coordinator for Peace in the Middle East. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, the group includes Egypt, Germany and France, in addition to Jordan.
The statement affirmed that the participants would hold a multilateral international system to serve as a basis for achieving peace, security and development.
The ministry noted that the ministers reiterated the 'indispensable' nature of resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of the two-state solution for comprehensive peace in the region.
The ministers also stressed their commitment to support all efforts towards achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East on the basis of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions with the agreed references, including the Arab Peace Initiative.
A two-state solution guaranteeing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 lines, living alongside a secure Israel, is the only way to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians and Israelis, the ministers said.
They emphasised the need to resume negotiations, calling for an immediate and full cessation of all unilateral actions, further advocating for respecting the conventions of international law and international humanitarian law.
The ministers also expressed regret over the large number of civilian deaths in recent weeks and months, underlining the necessity of ceasing all unilateral actions that undermine the two-state solution and prospects for a just and lasting peace, the statement read.
The ministers affirmed the necessity of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem's holy sites and the importance of the Hashemite Custodianship in Jerusalem.
The ministers stated that religious holidays should not be used for political purposes, and called for initiating a fundamental change in the political, security and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, highlighting the essential role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The Head of Jask Oil and Gas Terminal said that the distance from Jask Oil and Gas Terminal to Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf is 510 nautical miles, and added that with regard to the fuel costs and the tanker's rental fee of Oil tanker with 2 million barrels for a 5-day distance, use of Jask Oil and Gas Terminal, on the total, will reduce costs by at least $ 300,000, Trend reports citing IRNA .
Reza Dehkordi told IRNA on Wednesday that the cost reduction, of course, is higher in case the tanker is owned only for once in Iran, because in that case, the tanker's rent will go up to $ 70,000 per day, but the tanker's rental is lower in cases where it is leased to a few consignments, and it will also reach about $50,000 per day.
According to Dehkordi, in addition, Jask Oil and Gas Terminal can play a major role in the future, both in the banking industry and supplies for ships and repairs of ships and different service types.
"For oil exports, we are looking to attract our customers and create a showcase that all countries choose Iran as the first and most desirable country to buy oil," he added, noting that Iran in the Gulf of Oman and its exporting terminal could make it close to international markets.
Head of Jask Oil and Gas Terminal continued: "To achieve this goal, we have to take big steps to reduce the costs of our customers that we have done a lot by building the terminal on ships' fuel consumption."
President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday ( Jul 22, 2021) inaugurated the national crude oil transfer project from Goreh to Jask in the Persian Gulf via video conference.
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(MENAFN) During an annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank in Marrakesh, Morocco, Zambia's finance ministry announced that they have successfully reached a much-anticipated agreement regarding their foreign debt. This agreement is expected to offer a significant financial respite to Zambia, which, in 2020, became the first African nation to default on its debt due to the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The Ministry of Finance...is pleased to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been agreed with its Official Creditor Committee (OCC) on the comprehensive debt treatment," the ministry stated. "Each official creditor will now begin their internal process to sign the MoU."
In June, Zambia had initially reached a preliminary agreement with its creditors, encompassing both China and Western nations, regarding a substantial portion of its USD6.3 billion debts. However, at that time, the agreement had not been officially concluded.
Earlier this week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the finalization of the deal was imminent, following an early announcement by the IMF's chief that erroneously suggested that the agreement had already been signed.
"The next step is to secure a comparable agreement with our private creditors," As stated by Zambia's Finance Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane. "Our government committed to resolve the mounting debt suffocating our economy and we are proud of the immense progress we have made. Once completed, debt restructuring will free up resources vital for this government to invest in our development agenda". Worries regarding debt challenges in low-income countries have taken center stage in the discussions at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Marrakesh. Notably, this event marks the first time these meetings have been held in Africa since 1973.
Global central banks have taken measures to increase interest rates with the aim of curbing inflation, which surged following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and spiked even higher in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zambia, with a total debt load reaching USD32.8 billion by the conclusion of 2022, experienced a default on its USD18.6 billion foreign debts back in 2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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(MENAFN) Barclays, a leading global financial institution, is poised to undertake substantial workforce reductions within its investment bank division, signaling a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and bolster profitability. According to sources familiar with the matter, the impending cuts are anticipated to impact several hundred employees across various segments, including global markets, research, and the firm's investment banking arm.
The decision to implement these job cuts forms part of Barclays' broader initiative aimed at optimizing costs and driving sustained profitability within its investment banking operations. Expected to be executed in the coming months, the reductions are reportedly aligned with the firm's annual review process, focusing on identifying and addressing underperforming talent.
In response to inquiries regarding the planned workforce adjustments, Barclays emphasized its commitment to regularly evaluating its talent pool to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and client needs. While the firm acknowledged the ongoing review process, specific details regarding the extent of the job cuts remain undisclosed at this time.
The move by Barclays reflects broader trends within the financial industry, as major players grapple with a subdued global deal-making environment and reduced activity in capital markets. Similar initiatives have been undertaken by prominent Wall Street institutions, including Citigroup and JP Morgan Chase, as they seek to navigate challenging market conditions and optimize operational efficiencies.
For Barclays, the impending job cuts coincide with the commencement of a comprehensive strategy to enhance the profitability of its investment bank division. The firm aims to address longstanding concerns regarding the division's capital consumption relative to its returns, particularly amid heightened attrition among dealmakers.
In outlining the strategic direction for the investment bank, Barclays' Chief Executive Officer, CS Venkatakrishnan, underscored plans to prioritize advisory and equity underwriting services to drive revenue growth and improve overall performance. The planned workforce reductions underscore the firm's commitment to aligning its organizational structure with strategic imperatives, positioning Barclays for sustained success in the dynamic and competitive landscape of investment banking.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday night (November 28) took a compassionate step by reaching out personally to the 41 workers who were rescued from the Silkyara tunnel after enduring 17 days trapped under debris. Expressing relief and joy at their safe evacuation, PM Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes for their swift recovery from the ordeal.
These 41 workers hailed from Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh. They were swiftly taken to the Community Health Centre in Chinyalisaur for immediate medical care following their rescue.
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Upon their arrival, adorned with vibrant orange marigold flower garlands, the workers received a warm welcome from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Union Minister VK Singh. The challenging rescue involved extracting the workers through a 57-meter steel pipe using stretchers with wheels from beyond the 260-meter mark, following a tunnel collapse between the 205 and 260-meter section.
PM Modi personally spoke to each of the workers, praising their courage and resilience during this harrowing period. Additionally, he commended the heroism and dedication displayed by the rescuers, acknowledging the successful mission as a shining testament to humanity and teamwork.
Prior to contacting the workers, PM Modi conversed with CM Dhami, extending his congratulations for the successful rescue operation. He sought detailed information about the workers' well-being and condition from the Chief Minister.
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PM Modi's sentiments were echoed in a heartfelt message on social media platform X, where he lauded the workers for inspiring everyone with their courage and patience. He expressed immense happiness at the imminent reunification of these workers with their families, acknowledging the families' exceptional patience and bravery during this challenging period, deserving utmost respect and gratitude.
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More than 100 murdered by Israeli soldiers opening fire at hungry masses in Gaza
(MENAFN) More than 104 Palestinians have been murdered as well as additional 750 injured at an assistance giveaway spot west of Gaza City, in what the regional health ministry representative Ashaf al-Qidra depicted as an uncalled for Israeli assault on residents waiting for the distribution on Thursday.
Footage from the scene uploaded on social media displayed individuals escaping also trying to get to safety as victims were transferred to hospitals by whatever ways accessible– together with donkey carts, as streets to the scene had been demolished. But it was impossible to affirm from the footage what had prompted the fatal mayhem.
The Israeli Defense Forces formally recognized dozens of wounded people as well as victims amid the masses, however blamed the casualties, stating that they were “pushing and trampling” at the spot of the assistance convoys. IDF Representative RAdm. Daniel Hagari stated that merely a few “warning shots” were launched to scatter the masses of “looters.”
An Israeli army outlet not permitted to talk with the media confessed his coworkers shot at the masses– however, blamed the casualties for that too. “The crowd approached the forces in a manner which posed a threat to the troops,” the outlet informed AFP.
But eye-witnesses’ tales shoed mismatched with the proposal the fighters who shot the masses had done so due to fear. IDF troops supposedly started shooting two times– waiting till the first assistance-seekers came back to the convoy from hiding to open fire at them once more, in line with Kamel Abu Nahel, who informed journalists from his bed in Al Shifa Hospital that he was shot in the leg and then run over as the convoys fled away from the site.
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(MENAFN) Polish truckers, advocating for stricter regulations for their Ukrainian counterparts, have obstructed over 1,000 cargo vehicles at the border. This includes trucks carrying humanitarian aid destined for Ukraine, as reported by Kiev’s deputy minister for infrastructure, Sergey Derkach, in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Derkach and his team visited the Krakivets-Korchova checkpoint, where approximately 1,200 trucks are stranded, along with 500 at Grebenne, both in close proximity to Lviv. Despite the blockade, Ukrainian authorities have managed to deliver essential supplies such as food, water, and medicine to the stranded drivers.
The situation “is no less critical” at the Dorogusk checkpoint in the northern border region, with over 1,200 trucks in a queue. Supplies are expected to reach this checkpoint soon to address the pressing situation.
The deputy minister denounced demonstrators for not permitting trucks moving humanitarian assistance to go in Ukraine. “We have recorded numerous instances of fuel tankers and humanitarian trucks standing in queues,” he stated, continuing that Ukrainian representatives had been in touch with their Polish equivalents to solve the problem.
Furthermore, according to Derkach, no more than fifteen protestors were blocking the two checkpoints he had personally visited. He claimed that the presence of the Ukrainian delegation had helped to reduce traffic, saying that "in fact, a dozen people are holding the border hostage."
The ongoing protest, extending for a minimum of two weeks, is a response to the European Union's choice to waive the requirement for Ukrainian truckers to obtain permits for crossing the Polish border following the commencement of hostilities between Moscow and Kiev.
Polish hauliers argue that this exemption has adversely affected their businesses, as it promotes increased competition from Ukrainian counterparts, ultimately leading to a reduction in prices in the industry.
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Doha: Qatar Foundation is to host the second edition of an international conference that explores ways of transforming the way education is delivered in schools.
Bringing together founders, experts, and educators in the world of progressive education, the three-day Leading Educational Advancement through Progressive Schools (LEAPS) summit, which will be held online from May 16-18 will see participants share tried and tested methods of disrupting traditional education to help make schools future-proof through a series of interactive presentations, discussions, and workshops.
Hosted by Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), the conference will focus on three themes: Education Reimagined, the Power of Play, and Wellbeing.
Within these key areas, some of the topics that will be discussed will include examining the trials and successes of the last few years, during COVID-19; discussing new teaching practices, such as classroom shifts, parental engagement, and technology; prioritizing play within learning; and highlighting ways in which teachers, parents, students, and principals can better care for themselves – and their communities.
Keynote speeches will mark the start of each day, and speakers who are set to present include Mitchel Resnick, LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab; Dr. Stuart Brown, Founder of the National Institute for Play; and Louka Parry, CEO and Founder of The Learning Future.
Qatar Foundation's innovative school Academyati has identified and is collaborating with some of the world's most progressive schools to share their proven methods for disrupting traditional education and making schools future-proof at this conference. Some of the progressive schools set to participate include: Real School Budapest, Hungary; Portfolio School, US; Liger Leadership Academy, Cambodia; and Anji Play, China.
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(MENAFN) On Thursday August 27 Tokyo stocks closed inferior as the yen’s relative strength in opposition to the United States dollar weighed on exporters in the middle of a cautious mood in front of United States Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech later in the day.On Wednesday August 26 The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average misplaced 82.00 points, or 0.35 percent, from to close the day at 23,208.86.The broader Topix index of all First Section subjects on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, in the meantime, dropped 8.59 points, or 0.53 percent, to stop at 1,615.89.Removal, insurance, and real estate-linked subjects included those that rejected the most by the lock of play.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) From the hilarious host of "Takeshi's Castle" to versatile roles in iconic films, delve into the Jaaved Jaffrey's best performances on his birthday.
From the hilarious host of "Takeshi's Castle" to versatile roles in iconic films, delve into the Jaaved Jaffrey's best performances on his birthday.
In the comedy film "Dhamaal," Jaaved Jaffrey played the character of Manav Shrivastav. Jaaved's performance as Manav contributed to the overall comic flavor of the movie.
Jaaved Jaffrey soared to fame as the lively host of "Takeshi's Castle," infusing the Japanese game show adaptation with his witty commentary and spontaneous humor.
In this action-comedy film, Jaaved Jaffrey had a supporting role. The movie, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, showcased Javed's versatility in handling various genres.
Jaaved Jaffrey had a small yet impactful role as real Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad in this critically acclaimed film. His emotional performance in the climax was noteworthy.
Jaaved Jaffrey reprised his role as Manav Shrivastav in the sequel to "Dhamaal." Once again, his comedic timing and expressions added to the laughter quotient of the film.
"Shaurya" is a courtroom drama where Jaaved Jaffrey played the character of Major Akash Kapoor. He brought a serious and intense dimension to his role.
In this romantic comedy film, Jaaved Jaffrey had a supporting role. Salaam Namaste starred Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. Javed's performance added a comic touch to the narrative.
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Qatar-Indonesia bilateral relations continue to grow and the friendship is going from strength to strength, said Ambassador to Qatar H E Ridwan Hassan during a diplomatic reception celebrating the 77th Indonesian Independence Day held on Wednesday at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention.
In attendance were Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim; Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of Protocol H E Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhro and several ambassadors, diplomats, and members from the Indonesian diaspora. A ceremonial cake-cutting ceremony was also held to mark the occasion.
“The two countries have enjoyed excellent relations based on common faith and mutual interests for long time. This friendship has been going from strength to strength even during difficult times such during COVID-19 pandemic,” said Ambassador Hassan.
He also reiterated that Qatar will remain an important partner for Indonesia.
The cooperation between Qatar and Indonesia is noteworthy in politics, economic and socio-culture.“Cooperation in defence field and in the peace-making process in Afghanistan and Palestine, for instance, are vital for both countries.”
Bilateral trade exchange between Qatar and Indonesia is also increasing, stressed the envoy.
“I am convinced that our trade volume can be increased, and also investment for the countries' mutual benefit, as well as economic relations in general,” he said.
The total bilateral trade of the two countries in 2021 reached $893m.
From January to May 2022, the total trade has increased by 27.14 percent to $514.5m, compared to the same period in 2021.
Ambassador Hassan also invited businessmen, investors and traders from Qatar to his country and said to take advantage of Indonesia's economic growth and political stability.
Qatar and Indonesia also share a special relation in the socio-cultural area especially as Indonesia will be the partner country for the Year of Culture programme in 2023.
“This event is certainly a great moment to celebrate and strengthen the relationship between Qatar and Indonesia in general.“
Launched in 2012, the Year of Culture is a rich and varied exchange programme, seeing Qatar partner with a different nation each calendar year to work together to enjoy, enhance and educate one another on each country's creative, cultural and artistic offerings.
The diplomatic reception also featured various cultural performances including an Angklung orchestra.
The Indonesian Angklung had been described by Unesco in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
A moment of silence was held dedicated to the victims in the football stampede at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia last Saturday where at least 125 people died and is one the world's worst stadium disasters.
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Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker The ePlane Company said it has received design organisation approval (DOA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). ePlane thus becomes the first Indian electric aircraft maker to obtain this approval, making the concept of electric air taxis to ferry passengers and cargo a reality by 2024.
The DOA is the first step in the aircraft certification process, and it paves the way for ePlane to begin commercial production of its e200 eVTOL aircraft. The e200 taxi is a piloted vehicle that takes off like a drone and flies like a plane, and is a two-seater aircraft that is designed to operate in urban spaces. With a travel range of 200 km, it can make multiple stops on a single charge.
Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy, founder and CEO, The ePlane Company, said with this approval, they are now authorised to complete the designs of e200 and validates the design process. "Next comes Type certification, and then we will go through various levels of design reviews, prototyping and flight tests before the production approvals stage," he says. "Optimistically speaking, all this can happen by the end of the year," he says.
ePlane recently also successfully conducted flight tests of its product e50, a drone with eVTOL capabilities. The DOA for e200 signifies ePlane's capabilities to meet stringent standards set by the ministry of civil aviation, allowing the company's flying electric taxis to take to the skies.
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The US economy continues to struggle with supply issues that have pushed prices higher in recent weeks, but there are signs the strains may be easing, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
Businesses in several areas of the country noted that "despite strong demand, growth was constrained by supply chain disruptions and labor shortages," according to the Fed's "beige book" survey of economic conditions.
However, the report said the "outlook for overall activity remained positive in most districts," although some noted "uncertainty about when supply chain and labor supply challenges would ease."
Rising inflation is a top issue for the US central bank, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell made a dramatic shift on Tuesday, saying he now sees a risk the price increases could continue for some time.
Powell said he supports a faster pullback of the Fed's stimulus policies, a move that would open the door to raising lending rates sooner than expected.
Strong pent-up demand from American consumers as the US economy reopened from the pandemic shutdowns has posed a challenge to companies that have been struggling to get products and materials from foreign suppliers, which in many cases continue to face restrictions.
The auto industry was hard hit by a global shortage of important computer chips, but shipping bottlenecks have been felt throughout the economy.
The Fed survey noted "moderate to robust" price increases, "With price hikes widespread across sectors of the economy."
However, the survey noted that "wider availability of some inputs, notably semiconductors and certain steel products, led to easing of some price pressures."
Strong demand means firms have been able to raise prices with "little pushback," the Fed said.
Companies are continuing to try to add workers to their payrolls but face "persistent difficulty in hiring and retaining employees."
The report was prepared in advance of the meeting later this month of the Fed's monetary policy committee, which economists now expect will decide to reduce the pace of monthly bond purchases more quickly.
Once the bond buying ends, the central bank would be in position to raise the benchmark interest rate, which it slashed to zero at the start of the pandemic.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning to beachgoers to avoid going to the beach on Friday and the next two days due to a severely turbulent sea.
The NCMS also warned of rough sea in the Arabian Gulf as a result of relatively fresh winds up to 22 knots.
In a statement on Friday, NCM said that the wave height is expected to be between 4 to 6 feet until 8 am on Saturday. Residents are advised to be cautious while swimming in the various beaches in the region.
TheNCM expects the weather across the country today will be fair in general and hazy at times.
- ?????? ?????? ??????? (@NCMS_media) June 15, 2018 Moderate winds in general, freshening at times during afternoon and may cause blowing dust over some exposed areas.
The relative humidity is likely to increase during night and early morning over some coastal and internal areas.
Maximum temperatures will surge to 48C inland, with lows of 24C expected in the mountains. Humidity levels could be as high as 90 per cent in the coastal areas.
Sea will be moderate to rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and moderate in Oman Sea.
- ?????? ?????? ??????? (@NCMS_media) June 15, 2018 Hazy, dusty days ahead
The weather may put a dampener on residents who plan on enjoying Eid with their families in the outdoors. Weather conditions during the Eid Al Fitr weekend are predicted to be hazy, partly cloudy, and dusty. The NCM has predicted fresh winds, causing dusts of dust and sand, especially during the daytime.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Honorary Research Fellow, Politics & International Studies, University of Warwick Profile Articles Activity
Dr Nicole Beardsworth is an honorary research fellow in PAIS. After completing an ESRC postdoctoral research fellowship at PAIS, Nicole took up a Mellon-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pretoria (South Africa). Nicole holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Warwick, an MA in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MSc in African Studies from the University of Oxford. Her PhD research focused on opposition parties and electoral coordination in Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Her broader research is on the history and politics of sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on political parties, governance, democratisation and elections in Southern and Eastern Africa. Nicole is a regular writer for several academic blogs and newspapers.
- present Honorary Research Fellow, Politics & International Studies, University of Warwick
- 2013 University of Oxford, MSc in African Studies
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The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) is operating to build and prepare the capacities of breastfeeding counselors in Qatar within the framework of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. In this context, the Ministry of Health organised a week-long workshop to train health practitioners specialised in providing advice on the skills necessary to support mothers and their children in optimal breastfeeding.
The workshop, which was attended by specialists from the Ministry of Public Health, Women's Health and Research Center, Al Wakra Hospital, Al Khor Hospital, the Primary Health Care Corp, and Sidra Medicine, intended to support, encourage and protect breastfeeding through training healthcare providers on the importance of methods of providing advice and support to mothers regarding breastfeeding.
During the event, competencies of six trainers who obtained a certificate (training of trainers), in addition to training 24 participants from healthcare providers in the field of breastfeeding. Practical experiments were conducted for the participants through co-operation with Itqan — Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre, which plays a fundamental and educational role with the aim of improving the quality of care through the utilisation of existing state-of-the-art technology for medical care and medical training for current and future healthcare professionals in Qatar.
The workshop featured presentations, panel discussions, in addition to field trips for the participants to Women's Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) to apply the field training, where new mothers were interviewed and given the essential counselling and information on breastfeeding and offering the required support for them. Dr Salah Abdulla Alyafei, Acting Manager Health promotion and Non-Communicable Diseases from the Ministry of Public Health said that the workshop comes as an essential part of the implementation of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, which is launched by WHO and Unicef in 1991 with the objective of safeguarding and bolstering the health of pregnant women and new mothers and their babies, noting that MoPH has embarked on implementing this initiative since 2016 with the aim of increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding for children under six months of age in the State of Qatar.
The workshop comes as completion for (training of trainers) training course for the practitioners operating in the field of providing counselling on breastfeeding organised by MoPH in 2019 in co-operation with WHO with the objective of building and preparing the capacities of Breastfeeding Counselors in Qatar.
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Without patting ourselves on the back, Brainerd area residents can take pride in the response they’ve made to the brutal Feb. 6 beating of 53-year-old Willie Navy.
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A regional event is being held today in the Georgian capital
Tbilisi on the recently published World Bank study "The Middle
Trade and Transport Corridor: Policies and Investments to Triple
Freight Transport and Halve Transit Time", Azernews reports.
The event brings together representatives of the governments of
Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Armenia, as well as
representatives of state-owned enterprises, the private sector, and
think tanks, to discuss the main findings of the World Bank
The objective is to develop a regional approach to improve the
operational efficiency of the corridor and overcome existing
Azerbaijan is represented at the event by Deputy Minister of
Digital Development and Transport Rahman Gummetov and Head of
Department of Baku International Sea Trade Port CJSC Khudayar
The World Bank's study "Middle Trade and Transport Corridor:
Policies and Investments to Triple Cargo Volume and Halve Transport
Time by 2030" and the study "Digitalization of the Middle Corridor"
will be presented at the event.
The World Bank report identified measures that can make the
Middle Corridor an important and reliable trade route. It was
reported that the Middle Corridor could triple the volume of goods
transported between 2021 and 2030, while cutting transit time in
With careful and rigorous coordination of investments and policy
measures, the Middle Corridor can provide some degree of economic
and geopolitical stability for transcontinental trade.
As a reliable route, the corridor will help unlock the trade and
development potential of Central Asia and the South Caucasus, and
integrate these regions with China, Europe, and the world through
access to ports.
Recall that the "Middle Corridor" was established in February
2014 with the participation of relevant structures from Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, and Georgia. Later, Ukraine, Romania, and Poland joined
the project. Currently, the route starts from the China-Kazakhstan
border and passes through the territory of Kazakhstan, the Caspian
Sea, Azerbaijan, and Georgia to Europe. A single tariff has been
created along the entire route, and the "one-stop-shop" principle
In 2023, 2 mln 750 k tons of cargo will be transported along the
Middle Corridor, which is 64% more than in 2022.
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Jordan- FM, Japanese counterpart discuss ties, Mideast
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Amman, Sept 10 (Petra) –– Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi and his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono Sunday agreed that the necessary steps be taken to enhance economic ties and security and defence cooperation between the two countries.
The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields and also agreed to build on the "positive outcome" and the cooperation agreements reached during His Majesty King Abdullah's visit to Japan in October, 2016, and Prime Minister Hani Mulki's trip to Japan in July this year.
Safadi stressed the solid strategic partnership between the two countries, welcoming a bigger role by Tokyo in the Middle East due to its moderate policy and the ability to make a difference at all levels.
Kono pledged Japan's commitment to supporting peace and stability in the Middle East, pointing out that Jordan is a key partner of his country in the region and lauding the Kingdom's support of efforts to bring about regional security and stability.
The Japanese minister, who is on his first visit to Jordan since taking office in August, also commended Jordan for hosting Syrian refugees, pledging Tokyo's support of the Kingdom to bear such burdens.
The ministers also discussed latest developments regarding efforts to jumpstart serious and effective peace talks to solve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-state solution as the only solution.
The discussion also tackled the Syrian crisis and the war on terrorism, with the ministers reiterating their countries' commitment to fighting terror as a common enemy that must be defeated on all military, security and ideological fronts.
They stressed a political solution in Syria according to the Geneva1 resolutions and UN security Council resolution 2254, and called for intensified efforts to make progress toward reaching a solution to the crisis.
Safadi also briefed his Japanese counterpart about the results of Jordanian-Russian-US talks hosted by the Kingdom to set up de-escalation zones in southern Syria.
The meeting also dealt with the escalating crisis resulting from North Korean nuclear tests, and the ministers warned against the repercussions of the escalation on the region and global peace and security, calling on Pyongyang to stop nuclear tests and the development of ballistic missiles and to abide by relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
10/9/2017 - 05:57:40 PM
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Prime Minister Imran Khan says parliament has a pivotal role in the fight against Coronavirus.
Talking to the National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser in Islamabad today, he said implementing the decisions taken at the parliament level is our priority.
The Prime Minister said the government is taking every possible step to rid the country of this virus. He said we have to surmount this challenge collectively as a nation.
Asad Qaiser said a special parliamentary committee on coronavirus comprising parliamentary leaders has been constituted.
He said the committee has given positive suggestions to cope with the current situation.
The Speaker also apprised the Prime Minister about matters pertaining to the convening of the session of the National Assembly.


Propertyfinder Group: VAT ought to have minimal impact on rents
(MENAFN) According to Propertyfinder Group, the types of properties which are guaranteed to invite value-added tax (VAT) are yet to be unveiled for several people living in UAE.
Propertyfinder Group chief financial officer Simon Comina stated "the biggest confusion we are seeing in the market is the mixing up of a real estate transaction (rent or sale) with the service of a real estate broker, whereby for a commercial building both will incur a 5 percent VAT and for a residential building the first one will not incur any VAT as opposed to the second one (5 percent)."
The chief further added "as such, VAT should not have any major slowing down effect on a buyer-friendly real estate climate and should have a minimal impact on any of our residential rents."
It was also made clear that VAT registration is not necessary for residential properties owners, unless they conduct further business activities.
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New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): With a spike of 70,496 new cases and 964 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count reached 69,06,152 on Friday, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
According to the MoHFW, this includes 8,93,592 active cases, 59,06,070 cured and discharged or migrated cases. With the increase of 964 deaths, the toll due to the disease now stands at 1,06,490.
Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state as it reported 12,134 new COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths and 17,323 discharges today. The total cases in the state rose to 15,06,018, including 39,732 deaths and 12,29,339 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,36,491, the State Health Department said.
A total of 10,913 new COVID-19 cases, 114 deaths and 9,091 discharges were reported in Karnataka on Friday. Total cases in the state rose to 6,90,269, including 9,789 deaths and 5,61,610 discharges. Active cases stand at 1,18,851, said the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka.
A total of 5,145 new COVID-19 cases and 31 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now 7,44,864 including 47,665 active cases, 6,91,040 recoveries and 6,159 deaths so far, said the State Government.
Tamil Nadu reported 5,185 new COVID-19 cases, 5,357 discharges and 68 deaths today. Total cases in the state rose to 6,46,128, including 44,197 active cases, 5,91,811 discharges and 10,120 deaths, said the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Gujarat reported 1,243 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths today. Total cases in the state rose to 1,49,194, including 1,29,441 discharges and 3.550 deaths. Active cases stand at 16,203, said the Government of Gujarat.
A total of 829 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths have been reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of cases to 1,22,459 including 10,153 active cases and 3,773 deaths, said the State Government.
Delhi reported 2,860 new COVID-19 cases and 39 deaths over the last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 3,03,693 out of which 21,955 are active patients, said the State Government.
Manipur recorded 131 new COVID-19 positive cases and 3 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total cases in the state rose to 12,810 including 9,866 recoveries, 2,858 active cases and 86 deaths, said the State Health Department.
Rajasthan reported 2,180 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the state rose to 1,54,785 including 1,621 deaths, 1,31,766 recoveries and 21,398 active cases, said the State Health Department.
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 636 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total COVID-19 cases in the UT rose to 82,429 including 11,144 active cases, 69,979 recoveries and 1,306 deaths, said the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kerala reported 9,250 new COVID-19 cases, taking active patients in the state to 91,756. A total of 1,75,304 people have recovered from the infection, said the State government.
Himachal Pradesh detected 64 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total positive cases in the state to 16,864 cases including 2,866 active cases, 13,740 recoveries and 238 deaths, said the State Health Department.
Jharkhand reported 768 new COVID-19 cases, 1,158 recoveries and 6 deaths today. The total cases in the state rose to 91,254, including 81,654 recoveries and 781 deaths. The active cases in the state stand at 8,819, said the Government of Jharkhand.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said that the new recoveries in the country have exceeded the new cases for three continuous weeks, unabated.
It also said that the "new cases during these 3 weeks have displayed a steady trend of decline." (ANI)


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JERUSALEM, Dec 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Israel's military chief, Herzi Halevi, said, the military has expanded the ground operation against Hamas to the southern Gaza Strip, an area previously considered as a“safe zone.”
“We fought strongly and thoroughly in the northern Gaza Strip, and we are also doing it now in the southern Gaza Strip,” Halevi, the chief of the General Staff of Israel Defence Forces (IDF), said, during a tour at Israel's Gaza Division outside the besieged enclave, according to a statement released by the military.
He said that the Israeli ground troops, in combination with air and sea forces, have almost completely“dismantled” two Hamas brigades, killing brigade commanders, company commanders, and“many” operatives.
Halevi said on Saturday, a day after a fragile seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas had collapsed, the forces“started the same process in the southern Gaza Strip.” He vowed that the offensive“will be with no less strength than that, it will be with no fewer results than that, and Hamas commanders will meet the IDF everywhere in a very, very strong way.”
Halevi added that the offensive in the northern Gaza Strip would continue with full force.
The expansion of Israel's ground operation has heightened concerns over the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“People have lost everything, and they need everything,” the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) wrote on the social media platform X.“Gaza's population will soon die from diseases, as well as, Israeli bombardment,” the agency warned.
Meanwhile, rocket fire from Gaza continued on Sunday, targeting mainly southern Israeli communities. Rockets and anti-tank missiles were launched at northern Israel from Lebanon, lightly injuring at least four people in the community of Beit Hilel in the Galilee, according to Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service.
In the Golan Heights, originally Syrian territory that was annexed by Israel, two projectiles were identified crossing from Syria in two separate incidents, the Israeli army said in a statement, adding that, troops fired towards the area from which the projectiles were launched.
Despite the continuation of rocket fire, Israel's Homefront Command announced that all restrictions on schools and workplaces have been lifted, allowing the resumption of all activities, except in the southern communities adjacent to the Gaza Strip, where schools have been closed since the beginning of the war.
More than 15,000 people were killed in Gaza, since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict,, with 75 percent of them being children, women, and the elderly, and 41,316 others were injured, according to the Gaza-based Media Office.– NNN-XINHUA
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(MENAFN- ukrinform) latvian foreign minister edgars rinkēvičs said that latvia will not issue humanitarian or other types of visas to russians, and will not change the restrictions on border crossing introduced last year, even amid the current events in russia
edgars rinkēvičs wrote about this on twitter , ukrinform reports.
"latvia is closely following the developing situation in russia and exchanging information with allies. border security has been strengthened, visa or border entry from russians leaving russia due to current events won't be considered. no direct threat to latvia at this time," rinkēvičs wrote.
latvia's national broadcaster reports on the reaction of other high-ranking officials to the events. in particular, prime minister krisjanis karinš said that the eastern border is under tight control, the latvian government, responsible authorities and services are in close coordination and are monitoring the events in russia. the prime minister also urged latvians to refrain from traveling to russia and belarus. read also: nsdc secretary: war began and will end inside russia
latvian interior minister maris kuchinskis instructed the state border guard to strengthen border control measures on the border with russia and belarus. he assured that, if necessary, the support of the national armed forces and additional resources would be mobilized.
as ukrinform reported, on june 23, the leader of the "wagner" pmc, yevhen prigozhin, announced a demarche against the russian military leadership, in particular against russian defense minister sergei shoigu. read also: in russia, political crisis has always been inevitable - ukraine's deputy defense minister
according to him, shoigu flew to rostov-on-don, where he personally conducted an operation to destroy the "wagnerites".
"wagner" took control of military facilities in rostov-on-don.
prigozhin announced his intention to reach moscow.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) has shed light on the penalty for trading in harmful or adulterated food.
Taking to Twitter, the authority posted the warning as part of an awareness campaign on Saturday.
"Article 14 (1) of the Federal Law No 10 of 2015 on Food Safety states: Without prejudice to any higher penalty that may be prescribed in another law, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of no less than three months and/or a fine ranging between Dh100,000 and Dh200,000, whoever trades, at any food stage, in adulterated, harmful or rotten food," the PP tweeted.
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The clarification of the penalty for trading harmful or adulterated food is a part of UAE public prosecution's ongoing campaign to promote legal culture among members of the society and to raise the level of public awareness about the country's law to ensure a secure, peaceful, and law-abiding society. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is a reputable pediatric office that provides Lowell children with top-notch general dental and orthodontic care. In an update, the dental care office highlighted the benefits of taking children to a professional pediatric dentist's office.
Lowell, MA – On a website, Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics shared the need to take the children to the most experienced pediatric dentist Lowell has. The medical team also outlined they provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to make the children comfortable as they receive dental and orthodontic care from their office.
Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is the go-to dental office when Lowell's parents are looking for the most reliable children dentist Lowell has. They do a thorough check-up and cross-examination on the kids before starting treatment. Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics noted using the latest and most advanced technology to create unique treatment plans for children.
Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics also shared they have created a warm atmosphere with calm colors and interactive spaces for the children to reduce the tension they may have of being in a dentist's office. Also, the specialists noted they have trained in handling each child's different behaviors and uniqueness. So, the child's health and safety are always in the good hands of the highly trained Lowell pediatric dentist .
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Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is a top-rated pediatric dentist office that provides excellent orthodontics and general dental care to children in Lowell. The licensed and certified dental specialists are confident that Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is Lowell's go-to dental care office and surrounding areas.
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Balenciaga hosted its spring 2023 fashion show on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Sunday, in a symbolic move before the fashion house moves to start accepting certain cryptocurrencies as payment.
Models wearing face-obscuring latex masks and bodysuits walked around a dimly-lit NYSE trading floor as the screens that usually display market tickers glitched and flickered. The show debuted the closely held fashion house's spring 2023 collection and a hotly-anticipated Adidas collaboration, which includes a $795 t-shirt with the NYSE logo on it.
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Event invitations were printed on stacks of Balenciaga-branded $100 bills bearing a disclaimer that 'This invitation is for personal use only and is not tender.” Celebrity guests included Kanye West, now known as Ye, as well as Alexa Demie, Megan Thee Stallion and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Balenciaga recently gained additional cultural popularity for frequently dressing Kim Kardashian and West. Kardashian famously wore a black bodystocking at the 2021 Met Gala, and West wore Balenciaga in promotion for his most recent album 'Donda.”
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Mumbai: There have been 80 more coronavirus cases among Maharashtra police personnel, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the force to 1,889.
Maharashtra Police said, “In the last 24 hours, 80 police personnel have tested COVID-19 positive and 2 people have died. The total number of positive cases in Maharashtra Police has risen to 1,889 with the death toll at 20,” the Maharashtra Police said in a statement.
There are 1,031 active cases while 838 personnel have been recovered.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra is the worst-affected state in the country with 52,667 reported cases and 1,695 deaths.


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Doha: Following the announcement of iKON performing in Doha yesterday as part of K.One Festa Qatar 2023, the organisers named two more bands as part of the line-up.
K-Pop groups EVERGLOW and P1Harmony will perform at the two-day music festival set to happen on May 19-20 at Lusail Multipurpose Hall. Read Also
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With unique music and fancy visual, powerful energy and sprit, EVERGLOW debuted in 2019 with the album 'Arrival of Everglow' and track 'Bon Bon Chocolat'. The six-member girl band is renowned globally for hits including, 'DUN DUN', 'Adios', 'La Di Da' and so on.
The up-and-coming K-Pop six-member boy band P1Harmony debuted with 'SIREN' during the height of pandemic in 2020. They have maintained a solid track record of entertaining its fans with back-to-back hits including 'Doom Du Doom', 'Back Down' and 'Do It Like This'.
More artists as well as full details on the tickets are set to be revealed in the coming days.
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Published: Thu 24 Nov 2022, 11:50 AM
The UAE shoppers are expected to save Dh500 million during this holiday season, thanks to heavy discounts offered by retailers during the Black Friday sales, lucrative deals such as 'buy now pay later', and banks' interest-free instalment options offered to their customers, according to a new study released by Redseer and Xare.
Season sales in the UAE are projected to jump 20 per cent this year to more than Dh7 billion.
“This is an exciting time for shoppers in the UAE who enjoy three whole months of back-to-back sales culminating in the Dubai Shopping Festival every year,” says Padmini Gupta, CEO-Co-Founder of Xare, a mobile-based finance platform.
UAE retailers – both digital and brick-and-mortar stores – have also announced massive discounts for the White Friday sale. In addition, shopping malls are also offering up to 90 per cent discounts to shoppers for three days from November 25.
Redseer Strategy Consultants said online shoppers have shown a clear preference for credit card payments, especially during the sale season.
“Attractive bank offers, including extra discounts, special deals, cashback, reward points, and add-on services, bring in extra savings on credit card payments,” it said.
Abhishek Rajput, a senior consultant at Redseer, said the Black Friday shopping season continues to be the busiest of the year with brands offering unparalleled discounts.
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Iran to host conference with India to boost economic ties
(MENAFN) According to the announcement from TCCIMA Portal, Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mining and Agriculture (TCCIMA) will host an Iran-India Trade Fair titled “Developing Iran-India Trade Relations: Opportunities for trade and investment” in the coming month.
The conference, which will focus on finding methods to expand economic ties between the two nations and find a solution to the current problems that hinder bilateral trade, will be organized in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry PHD of the India.
As reported, the online conference will be joined by senior officials from both sides involving India’s envoy to Tehran and Iran’s ambassador to India, as well as the heads of TCCIMA and the PHD chamber of commerce.
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Police analysis focuses on efficiency
The results of the recent analysis of the Cloquet Police Department (CPD) are in, and there is substantial room for improvement, according to the report.
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(MENAFN- PR Urgent) Spex Advisers this week presented a new service on the list, namely payroll.
Payroll services help IT companies in Belarus to make salaries and taxes payments in time and in accordance with the legislation. Besides, payroll services include calculating and preparation of documentation of wages and benefits. It is helpful for companies who start their business or expand it on an international scale and hire employees from different countries and accept them under different conditions of work registration.
A survey of resident companies of the Hi-Tech Park showed that accounting services, due to frequent changes, cause the greatest need for outside opinion. 56% of the survey participants confirmed that they would be glad to have the opportunity to delegate the salary payment process. Another 34% have problems understanding how to pay taxes. And about 10% need consultations on other accounting services.
Chief accountant said“We are proud to launch a new service in our company. We have been providing assistance with recruitment and establishment of business and now we are ready to resolve issues related to human resources payments. Such highly specialized services in the IT field help the company stay up to date with legislative changes and warn itself against possible problems”.
In addition to payroll for professionals, specks also helps with their hiring, registration and onboarding. Thus, the specialists of the companies not only receive protection of their financial interests, but also form a cohesive team of professionals who meet the interests of the company.
About SPEX Advisers
Spex Advisers has been providing recruitment, accounting and management services for companies in Belarus for 7 years. The company carefully monitors all changes and trends in the market and helps companies not only to open a business in Belarus, but also to successfully master the market, gaining the status of international companies with offices around the world.
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