(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Bitcoin hit a record high just shy of $8,000 after a coalition of developers and investors suspended a software upgrade planned for next Thursday that could have split the digital currency in two.
In an e-mail on Wednesday, the lead developer of the team planning to carry out the upgrade said "Segwit2x" would be scrapped for now as it could "divide the community". The e-mail by Mike Belshe, chief executive of blockchain security firm BitGo, was also signed by some of the biggest names in the bitcoin world.
SegWit2x is an agreement among high-profile figures in the bitcoin world aimed at upgrading the bitcoin network's capacity. It received significant support when it was announced in May but many bitcoin developers had withdrawn support for the upgrade over the last few months, analysts said.
The software upgrade would have attempted to address the bitcoin network's limitations in processing millions of daily transactions. The network has not kept pace with growth and is unable to process transactions fast enough.
The upgrade would have changed bitcoin's rules leading to a so-called fork, effectively cloning the existing bitcoin to create another crypto-currency.
Segwit2x was supposed to be the second step in a broad two-step process to enhance transaction capacity. The first step occurred over the summer.
"Indefinitely postponing the fork is a healthy move for crypto assets," said Guy Zyskind, CEO and co-founder of Enigma, a data-driven, crypto-investment platform. "The ability of the bitcoin community to self-correct and avoid a contentious fork inspires confidence and shows how the ecosystem is entering a more mature phase."
Bitcoin surged to a record high of $7,888 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange in the 20 minutes that followed the statement.
It was last traded up three per cent on the day at $7,354.10.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Coach Boutique, the iconic US fashion brand, has been relaunched by Qatar Duty Free (QDF) at Hamad International Airport (HIA) after refurbishments and repositioning, a statement said.
"Adding to an impressive portfolio of brands available for travellers shopping at QDF, the New York-based brand boutique offers a stunning selection of handbags, totes, clutches, crossbody bags, and small leather goods such as compact wallets and card holders for both men and women. "The new boutique offers the finest selection of the brand's signature pieces from the Tabby Collection, the iconic shoulder bags, and the Willow Collection, the perfect "carry it all" bags for day-to-day essentials. "The 60sqm Coach Boutique is located in Concourse A of HIA, adjacent to an impressive selection of brand boutiques and a multi-brand fashion store at QDF," the statement added.
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Stockholm: Economic inequality has grown faster in Sweden than any other developed country in recent decades as top earners have cashed in on rising asset prices while immigrants and the unemployed have been left behind, the OECD said yesterday.
It said, however, that the gap between top and bottom earners remains tighter in Sweden than most countries.
But while real incomes for the richest 5 percent of the population have grown about 70 percent since 1990, the poorest 5 percent have seen only a 10 percent increase.
'Income inequality rose more rapidly than in any other OECD country since the 1990s, the report from the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development said. 'The rise in income inequality needs to be contained.
Sweden has widely been seen as an example of a country that has got it right on fairness, using high taxes to smooth out income disparity and support the more disadvantaged through high welfare spending. Speaking at a meeting of world leaders recently, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said there was widespread interest in the 'Swedish model of high taxes and social transfers.
'Equality is not only a buzzword but is becoming the key word in addressing sustainable development, he said.
But a rising stock market since deregulation in the 1990s and surging house prices have benefited those with financial assets, while favourable capital gains taxes in relation to income taxes have further benefited the wealthy. The OECD also pointed to the fact that increases in benefits have lagged wages while high levels of entry wages make it hard for many lower skilled individuals, many of whom were born outside Sweden, to get jobs.
'The share of the population with incomes below the relative poverty line almost doubled, from 7 percent to 14 percent between 1995 and 2013, the OECD said. 'More than 30 percent of the foreign born fell below the poverty line.
Sweden has experienced a huge increase in immigration this century.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Liz Ortiguera has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), effective May 17, 2021. Ortiguera will succeed Mario Hardy who will finish his tenure in May-end.
Regarding the new appointment, Soon-Hwa Wong, Chairman, PATA, said,“We are delighted to welcome Liz to the PATA family, especially as she will be the first Asian American female CEO in PATA's 70-year history.”
“Her extensive leadership experience across different industries in the Asia Pacific region is what PATA needs to lead the Association to new heights. The Executive Board looks forward to working closely with her as we rebuild a more resilient, responsible, sustainable and stronger travel and tourism industry."
Ortiguera has over 25 years of global experience and expertise in general management, marketing, business development, and partner network management.
With a career that spans several industries - travel/lifestyle, technology, financial services, and pharmaceuticals - Liz has experience working at both multinational corporations, including American Express and Merck, and start-up environments in software as a service (SaaS), e-commerce, and ed-tech.
For 10 years, Ortiguera was General Manager for Amex's Travel Partner Network in Asia-Pacific, managing partnerships with top travel management companies, MICE, and leisure agencies in the region.
On the occasion, Ortiguera said,“I am honoured to be selected as the next PATA CEO. I am confident that PATA, with its diverse member base of industry leaders, will continue to help catalyse our industry's recovery and growth. From crisis comes innovation and from community comes strength. PATA is even more critical as a business community today to support new partnerships, innovation, and the adoption of sustainable business practices.”
Ortiguera is an alumna of the Stanford University Graduate Business School, Columbia University Business School, New York University, and The Cooper Union in New York.
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Qatar is current chair of the 34-member board 15 countries request UN health agency board meeting Palestinian envoy seeks improved medical access to Gaza
The World Health Organisation's executive board will hold an emergency session on Dec. 10 to discuss the health crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, with the Palestinian envoy seeking more medical aid and access for foreign healthcare workers.
The WHO confirmed on Monday it had received a request from 15 countries to hold the session, which will be convened by Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in consultation with the Qatari chair.
The Palestinian ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ibrahim Khraishi, said the meeting would focus mostly on Gaza, engulfed by war between its Hamas rulers and Israel, but also cover attacks on the health sector in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
"We want to empower the WHO and call for the Israeli side not to target the medical sector. We want to allow for fresh medical supplies," he told Reuters, adding that his diplomatic mission was drafting a motion to be reviewed by the board.
"One idea is to send more doctors in from around the world," he added, saying many countries had offered.
Only a fraction of Gaza's hospitals remain operational due to Israeli bombings and a lack of fuel, and those that are still functioning are increasingly overwhelmed by a new wave of wounded arriving.
A WHO database shows there have been 427 attacks on healthcare facilities in Palestinian territories since the Oct. 7 cross-border Hamas attack on Israel, and the latter's retaliatory aerial blitz and invasion of Gaza.
A senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday Israel would facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza's civilians as fighting there resumed after a week-long truce collapsed.
The WHO has also warned of spreading disease which it has said could kill more people than bombardments in Gaza, with diarrhoea cases among children rising to about 100 times normal levels.
As many as 80 percent of Gaza's 2.3 million people have fled their homes in an Israeli bombing campaign that has reduced much of the crowded coastal strip to a desolate wasteland.
The WHO's governing board is made up of 34 members and typically meets every January to fix the agenda for its annual assembly. The United States, France, China and Japan are among countries currently holding seats.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) A coroner in Wyoming has confirmed that a body found in Bridger Teton National Forest over the weekend is that of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. The FBI said Tuesday that Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue ruled the death a homicide in preliminary findings, CNN reports. The FBI said the cause of Petito's death is pending final autopsy results.
Petito was reported missing earlier this month after boyfriend Brian Laundrie returned from a cross-country road trip alone. Investigators "remain dedicated to ensuring anyone responsible for or complicit in Ms. Petito's death is held accountable for their actions," FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider said in a statement,. "Brian Laundrie has been named a person of interest." Laundrie, 23, hasn't been seen for a week. He lived with his parents in North Port, Florida. They told police he might have gone to the nearby Carlton Preserve. Investigators resumed searching the swampy area Tuesday with drones, dogs, helicopters, and all-terrain vehicles, AP reports.)
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Telangana's industries minister concludes US, UK tour with investment commitments to create 42K Jobs
Hyderabad, May 26 (KNN) Telangana industries & IT minister KT Rama Rao on Thursday concluded his two-week business tour of the United States and United Kingdom with promises of investment that are expected to generate approximately 42,000 direct employment opportunities in the state.
Each of these proposed direct jobs slated to be created will have a potential to create three to four indirect jobs, a communique from KTR's office said.
As per reports, the state has successfully bagged investments across sectors such as BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance), emerging technologies, IT & ITeS, media & entertainment, aerospace & defense, lifesciences, medical devices, digital solutions, innovation & data centres, automotive and EV, among others.
Telangana has also received commitments from Warner Bros Discovery, medical devices biggie Medtronic, banking behemoth StateStreet, Bain Capital-owned VXI Global Solutions and the London Stock Exchange group, sports live streaming major DAZN, French-American oil & gas giant Technip FMC, and many more.
Rao during his two nation tour, met with over 80 businessmen and attended five sector specific roundtable meetings. He also addressed two conferences where he showcased the Telangana model of development and key projects such as Kaleshwaram and Mission Bhagiratha.
In meetings the minister pitched Telangana as the ideal gateway for investors choosing India as their investment destination and also got some IT companies like Sonata Software and 3M-Eclat to invest in tier-2 cities like Nalgonda and Karimnagar, respectively.
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(MENAFN- IANS) By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, Aug 16 (IANS) Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has increased the water level in the Bhakra and Pong dams, officials said on Tuesday. This time both the dams are brimming with water compared to last year but still short of water to reach the maximum limit.
Both the dams serve the irrigation requirements of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
'The water level in the Bhakra dam's Gobind Sagar reservoir and the Pong dam reservoir stood at 1,642 feet and 1,362 feet, respectively, on Tuesday,' an official of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), which manages both the dams built on the Punjab-Himachal border, told IANS.
The official added that the water levels in Bhakra dam and Pong dam were 1,614 feet and 1,335 feet, respectively, the same day last year.
However, the water level in Bhakra dam is still 38 feet below the maximum capacity, while it is 28 feet less than the upper limit in Pong dam reservoir.
Authorities said the water level in both the dams was higher this year compared to the previous year as the southwest monsoon largely remained intensified over Himachal Pradesh. 'Now the water is at a comfortable level to sufficiently fulfill the irrigation requirements downstream,' an official associated with water regulation added.
The official said inflow in the Bhakra dam was 62,700 cusecs and in Pong it was 84,100 cusecs, which was normal. In days, the inflow will decline with the rainfall intensity subdued.
The filling season of the two dams is likely to end by mid of September.
While the Bhakra Dam is built on the Sutlej river, the Pong Dam is on the Beas river.
One of the largest man-made wetlands in northern India, the Pong dam reservoir is spread over an area of 41 km with a maximum width of 19 km in Himachal Pradesh. It came into existence after the construction of the dam on the Beas river in 1975.
The Bhakra project is a marvel in engineering. The 225.55 m high dam is of concrete straight gravity type having a gross storage capacity of 9,621 million cubic metre.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ukrainian flag has already been raised in the Donetsk region's Lyman, although fighting is still going on in the city.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“The Ukrainian flag is already in Lyman, Donetsk region. Fighting is still going on there. But there is no trace of any pseudo-referendum there,” Zelensky said.
In his words, this week more Ukrainian flags have appeared in eastern Ukraine, and their number will be increasing.
According to the President of Ukraine, Russians have already started to look for somebody to blame for their loss among the military command.
“This is the first bell that should be heard at all levels of the Russian government. Until you all solve the problem with the one who started it all, who started this senseless for Russia war against Ukraine, you will be killed one by one, making scapegoats, so as not to admit that this war is a historical mistake for Russia,” Zelensky noted.
In addition, the Head of State emphasized Ukraine would return all of its territories, including Crimea.
Photo: illustrative, Office of the President of Ukraine
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE the Minister of State for International Co-operation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater underlined Qatar's permanent keenness to contribute to various efforts and forums related to addressing humanitarian crises and development issues at the regional and international levels, pointing out that the latest efforts were Qatar's hosting of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in March.
This came in her remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the 47th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Organisation (ARCO), held in Doha to discuss humanitarian situations in the Arab states that were exposed to disasters, especially in Sudan, Syria and Yemen, in addition to discussing environmental issues, disasters management and volunteering.
HE AlKhater welcomed the guests of Qatar in the 47th Session of the ARCO's meeting, commending the keenness to periodically converge and discuss the humanitarian action's challenges and aspirations in the Arab region.
In this regard, she said Qatar believes in the close connection between diplomatic action and humanitarian action since the two directions are moving in lockstep with one another in promoting bilateral relations between countries and organisations operating in the humanitarian and diplomatic fields in alignment with the government and official efforts in the country, along with the efforts of the international cooperation which aim to facilitate the humanitarian action and help access to areas of crises and disasters through harnessing diplomatic relations and physical and logistical capabilities to positively be reflected on the foreign relations of Qatar with countries of the world to be integrated into its diplomatic and humanitarian efforts.
She also commended the exceptional role undertaken by the offices of the Red Cross and Red Crescent organisations to assist affected people in conflicts and disputes areas in various territories of the world without any racial and religious discrimination, since these offices are the first entities that arrive and move in every conflict that ignites or when a disaster befalls, adding that she saw them in Turkiye while Sudan is the new bleeding wound, adding that May Allah, the Almighty, heal this wound rapidly.
HE AlKhater added that the Red Cross and Red Crescent are the first organisations that have been scrambling to provide relief measures to the victims of the ongoing fighting without hidden agendas or political calculations.
HE the Minister of State for International Co-operation expressed hope that this meeting would be a new invitation to the international community to take concrete steps in the direction of improving the lives of the afflicted people, assisting the victims of conflicts and disasters and activating the sustainable development goals of 2030 for the best interest of humans and their happiness everywhere.
Qatar Red Crescent Society is presiding over the current session, while two other vital events are due to be held on the margins of the session, namely the exhibition titled "Humanitarian Artists" and "International Humanitarian Law: Realities and Aspirations" workshop.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Meeza, the managed IT services centre, has partnered with Droobi Health as its strategic IT provider.
In a statement yesterday, Meeza said it will develop an end-to-end IT infrastructure that will host Droobi Health's online portal and mobile application as part of its digital care programme.
The new capabilities will facilitate the easy exchange of information between patients and healthcare providers, making a significant contribution to the digital transformation of healthcare in Qatar, the statement notes.
The exclusive partnership leverages Meeza's expertise in providing state-of-the-art data centre services, private and hybrid networks and 24/7 monitoring facilities to build a comprehensive hosting solution for Droobi Health.
This includes provisioning of web hosting infrastructure and supplemental support services that account for the critical need for security in managing healthcare data.
Droobi Health, a leading digital therapeutic solution provider in the Middle East, uses clinically proven programmes to aid patients in managing their health conditions.
With the digital care programme, people living with chronic conditions such as diabetes can access quality medical care in a timely and accurate manner, easing the pressure on healthcare systems.
Ahmad al-Muslemani, acting CEO at Meeza, said: 'We are excited to embark on a new journey with Droobi Health as its strategic IT provider of choice. The digital care programme reimagines the way in which we access healthcare, paving the path toward digital transformation in the sector. Through this partnership, we will work closely with Droobi Health to provide a complete hosting solution that ensures data security, offers robust IT services and promises scalability in the future.
Racha Zarzour, acting CEO at Droobi Health, added: 'Now, individuals with chronic illnesses can receive medical care that is expedited, and healthcare providers can make use of a host of digital tools that facilitate efficiency and optimise the costs of medical care programmes. Core to the success of our programme is the protection of data. With Meeza on board, we can trust that the Droobi Health digital care programme is in safe hands.
Meeza's work furthers Qatar's role as a regional hub and key contributor to the technological development of the region. By joining hands with Droobi Health, the solutions provider will bolster digitisation in the healthcare sector toward a knowledge-based economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, the statement adds.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The bail application of Lakhvi was heard in the civil court of Mian Azhar Nadeem where the counsel Rizwan Abbasi argued that his client was wrongly booked in the six years old kidnapping case.
Islamabad: A lower court here granted bail to the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi against surety bonds worth Rs200000.
The bail application of Lakhvi was heard in the civil court of Mian Azhar Nadeem where the counsel Rizwan Abbasi argued that his client was wrongly booked in the six years old kidnapping case.
He stated that the case was registered against his client to detain him on pressure from India after the Anti-Terrorism Court granted him bail following a six-year delay in his trial. He observed that evidence recorded so far was based on hearsay. In response the judge granted bail to Lakhvi.
When approached the counsel said the surety bonds would be submitted within three to four days. However the release of his client was difficult at the moment as he was detained in Adiala Jail under Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) for a month. He may be released after the completion of the time period he added.
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(MENAFN) Michigan congressman Tim Walberg thinks that Washington should not waste cash on humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza or Ukraine, but instead concentrate on backing Israel as well as Kiev’s conflict attempts, to reach “quick” triumphs.
Walberg voiced his comments over a conference with associates of the public in Dundee, Michigan the previous week. In a footage uploaded on social press on March 25, the Republican congressman slammed Leader Joe Biden's strategies, informing a small audience that the United States should better spend Gaza assistance cash on backing Israel, which he branded Washington’s “greatest ally, arguably, anywhere in the world.” “We shouldn’t be spending a dime on humanitarian aid. It should be like Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Get it over quick,” Walberg could be heard stating.
“The same should be in Ukraine. Defeat Putin quick. Instead of 80 percent in Ukraine being used for humanitarian purposes, it should be 80-100 percent to wipe out Russian forces,” he also noted. When his declaration went viral, Walberg alleged that his speech was misquoted also misunderstood, arguing that he was just talking symbolically also did not support for the real usage of nuclear arms. “In a shortened clip, I used a metaphor to convey the need for both Israel and Ukraine to win their wars as swiftly as possible, without putting American troops in harm’s way,” Walberg stated in a declaration uploaded on X (previously Twitter) on Sunday
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(MENAFN) Five days have passed since the tragic disappearance of a father and son while kayaking on Beaver Lake in Arkansas. The Benton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that they are presumed dead and law enforcement is now working to recover their bodies. The mother of the victims, Pamela Thompson, believes that they likely drowned after one of them fell into the cold lake from a kayak and the other attempted to rescue him.
In the midst of this unimaginable loss, Thompson finds some solace in the fact that her husband Chuck Morris, 46, and son Charlie Morris, 20, died together. Charlie was a talented musician and athlete, playing the violin and guitar while also competing as a three-season runner and leading the orchestra at Ohio Wesleyan University. He aspired to become a lawyer. Chuck was a father to Charlie and his 12-year-old sister, as well as a highly respected percussionist with the electronic-jam band Lotus.
Chuck's bandmate Jesse Miller revealed that Lotus had just wrapped up a 25-city tour before the family decided to travel from Kansas City to Beaver Lake, Arkansas for a much-needed vacation. The tragic loss of this loving father and son has left their family and friends devastated. Thompson is grateful for the outpouring of support and love from the community during this difficult time.
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The report also suggests that the line-up will include two models and will be priced between the range of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000. Highlights of the vanilla F21 will likely include a 6.5-inch display, quad rear cameras, a Snapdragon 720G chipset, and a 5,100mAh battery. Here's more.
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
OPPO F21 series will succeed the F19 line-up, which was launched earlier this year. The new range will come with a sleek design and is touted to look more attractive than the recently revealed Reno7 series . The impressive design will garner more customers in India who are also looking for an affordable offering with mid-range specifications.
Design and display The phone will provide a pixel density of 405ppi
The OPPO F21 is rumored to feature a punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for secure authentication of biometric data. On the rear, it will have a quad camera unit. The device is expected to sport a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen with a Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution and a pixel density of 405ppi. It will be available in multiple color options.
Information A 64MP main camera is expected
The quad rear cameras on OPPO F21 will include a 64MP primary shooter, an 8MP secondary sensor, a 5MP tertiary lens, and another 2MP camera. On the front, it could get a 32MP selfie snapper.
Internals It will run on Android 11
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KUALA LUMPUR, 18th April, 2018 (WAM) -- The Emirates Defence Companies Council, EDCC, today discussed prospects of joint cooperation and exchange of knowledge with the Korea Defence Industry Association, KDIA, on the sidelines of its participation in the Defence Services Asia, DSA, Exhibition 2018, which concludes tomorrow in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.
A KDIA delegation, headed by Yung Ho Kim, Vice Chairman of the KDIA, visited the UAE pavilion at the exhibition and viewed the products and services of Emirati companies, which include military vehicles, machinery and equipment, as well as guided military systems, and equipment in areas of aviation, maritime, cybersecurity, maintenance, restoration, communications, logistic services and technological development.
The Korean delegation listened to a presentation conducted by Sultan Abdulla Al Samahi, Acting General Manager of the EDCC, about the developments in the UAE's defence and security industry sector, the capabilities of Emirati products and equipment, and the prospects of cooperation between the UAE and South Korea.
Al Samahi stressed that the EDCC aims to strengthen its relations and cooperation with its peers in other countries while praising S. Korea's relevant experience.
"A Memorandum of Understanding was previously signed with the KDIA to promote cooperation between our defence industries, and I believe that exchanging visits and organising regular meetings will benefit both sides," he added.
Al Samahi explained that the participation of Emirati defence and security companies in the exhibition will enable them to view the latest military and security systems and technologies while pointing out that the EDCC aims to provide an effective communication platform for national defence companies to build relations and strategic partnerships with relevant international institutions and organisations.
The EDCC also made several successful visits and held many key meetings, which reflected positively on itself and its members and increased its opportunities for cooperation with leading international military and security manufacturing companies, as well as for assessing the latest technologies and systems, he said in conclusion.
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Nepalese Toastmasters Qatar organised a virtual Open House session to mark the 25th club meeting. Dr Narad Nath Bharadwaj, Ambassador of Nepal to Qatar addressed the session as Chief Guest and District 116 Director of Toastmasters Manzoor Moideen was the keynote speaker.
Club President Prem Sharma Lamsal presided the meeting and briefed about the Toastmasters and its protocol, and requested all the people from Nepalese community to be part of this US headquartered non-profit educational organization to upskill their communication and public speaking skills.
During the speech Ambassador emphasized the importance of becoming bilingual and multilingual, and effective communicator in this era of globalization. He also mentioned that this Open Session is just a leading light, and urged all the people from Nepalese community to follow this light and move towards upgrading their skills to become effective communicator. He also congratulated the club leaders for the initiation and asked to share this learning opportunity to all interested Nepalese people who are working and residing in the State of Qatar.
Keynote speaker Manzoor Moideen addressed the people from Nepalese community gathered there and elaborated what the Toastmasters is all about. He shared his own experience of how Toastmaster transformed him to become a confident public speaker.
The Open House was also addressed by guests including Founder President of Nepalese Toastmasters Qatar, Mohamad Ayub Haque, President of Non Resident Nepalese Association, Mohamad Muktada, Nepal Engineers Association, Qatar Centre President, Arjun Prasad Bhattarai, District 116 Club Growth Director Ravi Shankar, District 116 Admin Manager Sabeena M.K., Division E Director Anupama Kasibhatla, Division E assistant Program Quality Director Nishi Kumar, Area 18 Director Lakshmi Sarada and VPE of Nepalese Toastmasters Mahatab Alam. Prof. Dr. Shaligram Pokharal from Qatar University recapped the Open House Session. The program was conducted by Vice President Membership of Nepalese Toastmaster Qatar Narendra Aryal.
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(MENAFN- IANS) London, May 28 (IANS) UK-based AI drug discovery company BenevolentAI has announced to lay off about 180 employees as part of a restructuring plan that resulted from a strategic review, while CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Nicholas Keher has resigned.
According to BusinessCloud, the company will streamline and reorganise operations across two business units -- the Tech Business Unit and the Bio Business Unit, as part of a strategic reorganisation.
The reorganisation is projected to generate net cost savings of 45 million pounds, which includes 13 million pounds from facilities and other operating expenses, as well as 32 million pounds in savings from reduced drug programme and staff costs.
These savings are expected to extend the company's cash runway until at least July 2025, without accounting for any new revenues.
"Embarking on this process requires difficult decisions, particularly concerning our valued colleagues," CEO Joanna Shields was quoted as saying.
"Our new strategic direction ensures we maximise our portfolio and leverage the knowledge and expertise we have built up in recent years to meet this moment of opportunity for AI in biopharma," she added.
As part of its strategic plan, the company may develop a new suite of revenue-generating products to capitalise on the vast potential of AI-driven technologies in the biopharma domain, the report said.
Meanwhile, leading biotechnology company Twist Bioscience Corporation has announced to lay off 270 people, or about 25 per cent of its workforce, as it aims to accelerate its path to profitability.
The company enables customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform.
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(MENAFN) The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) held a conference with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to talk about the CAS’s part in the resolve of disciplinary and commercial disagreements aimed or not aimed straight to sport, with a stress on arguments that comes throughout occasions like the FIFA World Cup as well as the Olympic Games.
Antonio De Quesada, Chief of Arbitration Services at CAS, in addition to Dr. Zachary Calo, Lecturer of Law at Hamad bin Khalifa University as well as Senior Counsel at McNair Worldwide, were the distinguished guest presenters at the meeting.
Remarking on the event, Faisal Rashid Al Sahouti, chief executive of Qatar International Court mentioned that “This seminar is an opportunity for us to collaborate with a highly respected independent body in the arena of sporting disputes, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in order to discuss dispute mechanisms and sports arbitration, especially within the context of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.”
De Quesada noted that “The CAS ad hoc divisions have become a key element for the good organisation of different international competitions. For instance, the CAS Ad Hoc Divisions are present in the Olympic Games since 1996 and in the FIFA World Cup since 2006. The CAS Ad Hoc Divisions provide legal certainty and a very fast resolution system to the relevant stakeholders to solve disputes that may arise during the competitions, as such disputes are per se very urgent”.
Calo also pointed out: “As Qatar prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, this event provided an opportunity to explore the critical role of the CAS in addressing disputes that arise during mega-sporting events”.
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Washington, Sep 27 (IANS) Residents in parts of Tampa, the southeastern US state of Florida, received mandatory evacuation orders, as Hurricane Ian continued to strengthen.
The orders covered parts of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties along Florida's Gulf Coast while authorities announced voluntary evacuation orders on Monday for areas slightly more inland.
Ian, located about 250 kilometre southeast of the western tip of Cuba as of Monday afternoon, is now a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometre per hour, according to the latest public advisory issued by the US Hurricane Center (NHC).
The hurricane is forecast to emerge over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, pass west of the Florida Keys late Tuesday, and approach the west coast of Florida on Wednesday into Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported.
Heavy rainfall will increase across the Florida Keys and south Florida on Tuesday, spreading to central and northern Florida on Wednesday and Thursday, potentially causing flash, urban, and small stream flooding, the NHC advisory predicted.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tweeted on Monday that he encourages Floridians to 'ensure they are prepared and that their emergency supply kit is stocked with supplies.'
'This is going to be a storm like we have never seen in the past,' Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said on Monday.
'I want everyone to understand the seriousness of this situation.'
US President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Florida on Saturday as Ian was intensifying in the Caribbean.
The storm system comes a week after Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the US territory while cutting power to the entire islands.
Nearly 600,000 customers were still out of power in Puerto Rico as of Monday afternoon, according to an online tracker.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Voter turnout in the ongoing parliamentary elections in
Kazakhstan exceeded 51% totaling 51,98% by 16:10 pm Astana time
based on the data submitted by the election commissions of regions
as well as the cities of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, kazinform cites the
press service of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, trend reports.
55,23% Kazakhstanis cast their votes in Abai region, 58,96% - in
Akmola region, 56,32% - in Aktobe region, 59,45% - in Almaty
region, 48,15% - in Atyrau region, 58,61% - in West Kazakhstan
region, 64,78% - in Zhambyl region, 54,82% - in Zhetysu region,
58,21% - in Karaganda region, 64,81% - in Kostanay region, 64,95% -
in Kyzylorda region, 53,84% - in Mangistau region, 58,43% - in
Pavlodar region, 63,66% - in North Kazakhstan region, 49,14% - in
Turkistan region, 58,26% - in Ulytau region, 63,09% - in East
Kazakhstan region, 38,57% - in Astana city, 19,14% - in Almaty
city, and 42,31% - in Shymkent city.
The next voter turnout interim results will be announced after
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(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) KISS PR and Web Ventures Cayman Partner to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in the Cayman Islands with Digital Technology and Mentorship
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2023) - KISS PR, a leading digital digital marketing provider based in Dallas, and Web Ventures Cayman, a Cayman Islands-based entrepreneur startup, have announced a strategic partnership to empower young entrepreneurs in the Cayman Islands with digital technology and mentorship.
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Through this partnership, young entrepreneurs in the Cayman Islands will have access to a suite of services and resources that will enable them to start and grow their businesses in the digital economy. They will have the opportunity to learn and earn digital marketing skills and other relevant skills to advance their business goals.
The partnership will also offer local tech mentorship, providing hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs in the Cayman Islands. Web Ventures Cayman will be offering scholarship opportunities for deserving Caymanian candidates who wish to take advantage of the mentorship and training programs.
'We are excited to partner with Kiss PR to bring innovative digital technology and mentorship to young entrepreneurs in the Cayman Islands,' said a spokesperson for Web Ventures. 'Our goal is to support and empower local talent by providing them with the skills and resources they need to succeed in the digital economy. We are confident that this partnership will be a game-changer for the local entrepreneurial community.'
Both companies are committed to empowering young entrepreneurs and building a more inclusive and diverse economy in the Cayman Islands. This strategic partnership is expected to drive significant progress towards achieving these goals.
More details about the partnership and the services it will offer will be made available at a later date. For further information, please visit the Kiss PR and Web Ventures websites.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) Under the auspices of Director of Public Authority for Sports Dr Hamoud Fleiteh, the final match of the Ministries Football League Championship for ministries and state institutions was held on February 28 at the stadium of Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) in Shuwaikh area.
Secretary-General of Kuwait University Dr Muthanna Al-Rifai, Assistant Secretary-General for Facilities Dr Adam Al-Mulla and a number of university officials were present to offer moral support to their team.
For the first time in the university's history, Kuwait University won the championship by defeating Ministry of Education with a massive score of 5-1 in an exciting six-goal thriller during which the KU team displayed ideal team spirit. The team were well prepared technically, which enabled them to emerge as the champions.
The top three teams were honored during the closing ceremony - Kuwait University as the champions, Ministry of Education as runners-up and Ministry of Electricity and Water as second runners-up. The members of these three teams were all honored with medals. The prizes for the best player, best goalkeeper, best admin, best coach and best team were sponsored and presented by Public Authority for Sports.
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(MENAFN) The U.S. Treasury has prolonged a license for Serica Energy to function the Rhum gas sector in the North Sea which is half possessed by National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Serica declared in an announcement.
The two-year deal by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) permits firms including oilfield facilties suppliers to work on the sector in spite of the National Iranian Oil Company being aimed at by U.S. restrictions.
A one-year deal was first obtained in October 5 years ago (2018) following the implement of restrictions by U.S. leader Donald Trump on the Islamic Republic after pulling out of an international nuclear agreement. The deal was prolonged in October 3 years ago for an additional two-year time span.
Rhum was the third biggest gas-producing sector in the British North Sea in the second quarter period of 2019, Serica chief executive Mitch Flegg stated.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept. 23
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Azerbaijan and Belarus will supply tractors to Turkey, the Belarusian media reported.
According to the reports, Fedor Domotenko, director general of Minsk Tractor Works (MTW) OJSC, said the company signed a new contract with Ganja Automobile Plant in Azerbaijan on Sept. 22 for supply of tractors to Azerbaijan along with an additional protocol on jointly entering the Turkish market.
'Our partners will provide funds in the amount of $5 million for this purpose. New equipment will be supplied [to Turkey] from Azerbaijan,' he noted.
Chairman of Supervisory Council of Ganja Automobile Plant Khanlar Fatiyev, for his part, said the companies have already found a partner in Turkey to open an assembly plant.
'It will be a joint product of our two countries in Turkey. We hope to raise annual sales to 2,500-3,000 units in three years,' added Fatiyev.
In December 2016, MTW OJSC and Ganja Automobile Plant signed a contract on joint production of machinery in Ganja and delivery of machine and tractor sets to Azerbaijan in 2016-2017.
According to BelTA news agency, it is planned to deliver additional 460 Belarusian machines, including 60 cotton pickers, to Azerbaijan by the end of 2017.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Ganemat Sekhon and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, India's skeet shooters, added another feather to their cap, winning a maiden individual senior national title at the Karni Singh Shooting range, here on Wednesday.
Competing at the 66th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Shotgun events, Punjab's Ganema and Rajasthan's Anantjeet, took contrasting paths towards the same result-a coveted gold at the nationals.
Ganemat shot a below-par 116 in qualification and had to come through a five-way shoot-off for four final qualifying places, before shooting down 56 targets to win the 60-shot final. Qualifiers leader Zahra Deesawala was second with 55-hits while Sanjana Sood was third with 44.
In men's skeet Anantjeet shot at a different level, registering a pillar to post victory. He topped the qualifiers with a 123 out of 125. The next best in the field was 121. In the six-man final, he gunned down 58 out of 60 targets to leave silver winning Munek Battula well behind on 55. Bhavtegh Gill won bronze hitting 45 out of the first 50 targets.
Earlier this year, Ganemat won two medals including a gold and silver in ISSF World Cups while Anantjeet won an Asian Games silver in men's skeet at Hangzhou.
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Terrorism, extremism serious threats to peace here, says PM Nawaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif has said that terrorism and extremism are serious threats to peace in the country and the Government has opted for negotiations in order to overcome terrorism in the state – ARY News reports.
While meeting the parliamentarians of Gujranwala, the Prime Minister said that the Government kicked off negotiations in the light of decisions made at the All Parties Conference (APC) held on September 9, 2013.
He said that restoring peace in the state is top priority of his Government and hoped for the peace talks to yield better results.
PM Nawaz told that foreign investment in Pakistan is increasing due to Government's efforts, whereas the trust of the investors has also been strengthened.
He said that the economy of the state has been improved as compared to where it was last year for the Government has taken lots of measures for this purpose.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) MES Indian School (MESIS), Abu Hamour branch hosted the investiture ceremony for academic year 2023-24.
President K Abdul Karim was the chief guest and Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education's Qatar history supervision consultant Layla Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, school senior vice-president Dr Najeeb K P and finance director Ashraf Shaafudeen were the guests of honour.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the Holy Qur'an followed by its translation by Naja Mehadin (Grade IX) and the school prayer by Mohamed Shaheen Soopi (Grade X). Principal Pramila Kannan, welcomed the audience.
The official declaration of the school parliament members was done by Riya Antony (Returning Officer of Election 2023-24). The elected officials and the house captains were given badges by the chief guest. The management committee conducted an initiation ceremony for the house prefects, following which the chief guest passed on the flag to the head boy and head girl.
Physical education trainer Jibin Jose handed over the flag to the sports captain, marking the formal transfer of authority to the house captains. The Principal delivered the oath to the head boy and head girl. Administering of the oath to other leaders was done by the head girl.
Layla al-Sulaiti inaugurated the following clubs: Kalam Club, Ramanujan Club, Tagore Club, Bhikaji Cama Club, Bahuguna Club, Alkazi Club and I Love Qatar Club. The Scout and Guide Movement was also inaugurated by her. The dignitaries released the fourth edition of the newsletter, MESIS Pulse.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has appointed two new international commercial law experts to the judges' panel of the Civil and Commercial Court.
The Court has appointment Judge Yongjian Zhang, an expert in international commercial dispute resolution with over 40 years of experience in the Chinese judiciary, and Georges Affaki, a qualified Avocat before the Court of Appeal of Paris, and a Professor of Law at the University of Paris.
Zhang has a PhD in Civil and Commercial law and has held various positions in the Chinese courts, where he played an active role in leading judicial reform. After 40 years in the Chinese Judiciary, he retired as senior judge of First Ranking in the Supreme People's Court of China in January 2020. An expert in international commercial dispute resolution, he helped establish the China International Commercial Court serving as a judge and director.
Affaki has served as chairman, panel member, and sole arbitrator in a significant number of renowned commercial and investment disputes across five continents. He has been a Professor of Law at University Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) since 2002 and is a member of the board of directors of the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration.
He has served as a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration panel for two terms. His extensive experience spans 25 years of corporate and private practice in crisis management in global corporations, and the strategy-setting and coordination of cross-border litigation and internal investigations.
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VIENNA, 21st November, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam has reaffirmed its consistent policy of supporting all three major pillars of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including ensuring nuclear safety and security, and inspection and application of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, reported the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
The Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the IAEA, said this while attending the year's final regular meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors, with representatives from 35 member states and international organisations as observers taking part.
Affirming support for IAEA's key role, the Vietnamese side also shared concern over complicated developments of security at present and highlighted the principles of conducting dialogues and settling disputes by peaceful means in line with the United Nations Charter and international law.
Together with members of the board, they also discussed IAEA's action plan 2023, including seeking solutions for budget issues.
Participants looked into a report of the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee (TACC) on the results of technical cooperation activities in 2022, discussed the IAEA's proposal to increase the operation budget for 2023 as well as the implementation of an agreement on inspection between IAEA and several countries like Syria, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Iran.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi called on countries to join the Atom4Netzero initiative that was announced by the IAEA at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties recently held in Egypt.
Each year, the IAEA Board of Governors convenes meetings in March, June, September, and November. Vietnam was elected as a member of the board in September 2021 for the 2021-2023 tenure.
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(MENAFN- AETOSWire) (BUSINESS WIRE )--EH Group is a proud member of H2MARINE, a co-funded initiative by the EU's Clean Hydrogen Partnership and SERI (Switzerland). The project is committed to innovation in hydrogen technologies, focused on the development of next generation PEM fuel cell stacks for marine applications.
It entails the comprehensive process of designing, assembly, and testing of FC stacks, engineered to generate 250-300 kW of electrical power, and addressing the specific challenges of maritime applications. Based on its unique FC technology, EH Group will contribute its high power density stacks, further developed and optimised for marine use.
With an overall budget of over 9Mio EUR, across 42 months, the project represents a significant step forward in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions for the maritime sector. The project consortium consists of 13 partners across Europe, including key R&D institutes like VTT, EPFL, ZSW, University of Freiburg, and companies such as Beyond Gravity, CluBE, CLEOS, DANA REINZ-DICHTUNGS-GmbH, Greenerity GmbH, PowerCell Sweden AB, and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
“Our high power density fuel cell technology has been recognised in its use for maritime applications, and we are delighted to contribute to its further development in this project.” says Mardit Matian, Founder of EH Group.
“The marine sector is facing increasing pressure to decarbonise, and EH Group is committed with its H2MARINE collaborators to accelerate FCs role in solving that challenge.” states Christopher Brandon, Co-Founder.
About EH Group
Established in Switzerland since 2017, EH Group is focused on the design and production of its innovative fuel cell technology. It offers unrivalled power density, greater system efficiency and a unique assembly process that radically reduces costs. It is aimed at the decarbonisation of heavy duty mobility such as marine vessels, off-highway vehicles, trucking and aviation as well as large scale stationary power.
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(MENAFN) Brian Berletic states possible US-led war with China would include restrictions, disrupt global trade and set back the worldwide economy in ways many times more devastating than the current war in Ukraine.
Strains between the US and China over the self-ruled island intensified after a provocative visit there in August by Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives. It prompted large-scale Chinese army trainings around the island territory in addition to a statement by US President Joe Biden to defend Taiwan.
Her visit annoyed China, which has sovereignty over the self-ruled Chinese Taipei and has publicly declared that it may take it by force one day, if needed.
Under the “one China” policy, nearly all nations in the world, the US included, recognize Beijing’s sovereignty over Chinese Taipei.
Washington, on the other hand, engaged in direct contact with the secessionist government in Taipei, in violation of its own stated policy. The US also supplies Taipei with massive amounts of weapons.
Recently, General Mike Minihan, head of Air Mobility Command, sent a message to the officers he commands that forecasts the United States will be at conflict with China in two years and tells them to be prepared to prep by firing “a clip” at a target, and “aim for the head”.
Gen. Minihan added, “I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me will fight in 2025.”
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(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – LESOTHO's international assets are being seized to pay off an M855 million claim by a German company accusing the government of breaching a contract.
The contract with Frazer Solar was signed by former minister Temeki Tšolo in September 2018 when he was a Minister in Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's office. Frazer was to supply Lesotho with solar water heaters, solar lanterns and LEC lights.
Tšolo has however denied signing the contract and says he suspects his signature was forged.
The government has said it's investigating what happened.
But while the government is battling to get a handle on the issues, Frazer Solar is moving fast to impound Lesotho's assets.
Following the Arbitrator's award in January 2020, the company has been granted enforcement orders in South Africa, Mauritius and the United Kingdom. Another enforcement application is pending in a United States court.
On April 29 this year Frazer Solar won an order granting it permission to confiscate the royalties that South Africa pays to Lesotho under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
Those royalties are estimated to be in the region of M100 million every month and they sustain the operations of the LHWP and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA).
They also provide substantial income to the government to fund its operations. The money that Eskom owed to Lesotho for the electricity under the LHWP has also been confiscated.
On May 19 the Supreme Court of Mauritius granted Frazer Solar an order to seize the five percent stake that Lesotho owns in West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC). The shares are owned by the Lesotho Communications Authority but are considered Lesotho government assets because it owns the regulator.
Registered in Mauritius, WIOCC is a broadband service wholesaler to several countries. It is owned by 14 major African telecom operators.
Frazer Solar is also armed with an enforcement order it won in September in the United Kingdom where Lesotho owns a building. The company says the Lesotho government ignored 25 notifications about arbitration and court cases over two years.
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Taking you from the summit of Mynydd Llanwenarth to Sugar Loaf’s summit, this Brecon Beacons walk offers truly remarkable views across the Welsh countryside.
This walk is considered moderate in difficulty due to its intermittent steep climbs, but also makes a marvellous route to bring your canine companion (please keep them on leads as you may encounter livestock).
The Sugar Loaf Mountain Walk is a true gem of South Wales, affording views over Abergavenny and beyond from its 596m high summit.
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(MENAFN) European natural gas prices rose to a three-month high on Thursday, owing to ongoing concerns about Russian supply and EU efforts to fill storage facilities before the heating season begins.
According to statistics from London's Intercontinental Exchange, August futures on the TTF trading center in the Netherlands increased by 6.4 percent, hitting $1,630 per thousand cubic meters, or €149.15 (USD155.05) per megawatt-hour in residential terms. It was the first time the natural gas price has risen beyond that mark since March 10.
On June 14, Russian gas supplier Gazprom cut supply to Germany via the Nord Stream pipeline by 60 percent, blaming technical concerns caused by Western sanctions against Ukraine. Following the decision, German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habek called for a decrease in the country's gas use, while many other EU countries declared steps to assist them consume less gas, including the restart of coal power plants.
Meanwhile, Nord Stream AG, the pipeline's operator, has scheduled standard yearly maintenance from July 11 to July 21, which will result in a temporary shutdown of the pipeline.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques heads cabinet session 2 Makkah
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Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awad bin Saleh Al-Awad said in a statement to Saudi Press Agency that the cabinet stressed that the king's order to pay the sum of one billion and six hundred and sixty million riyals to beneficiaries of Social Insurance to provide their needs for the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr reflects his keenness to provide everything that would provide a decent life for this precious category of citizens of the kingdom.
The cabinet appreciated the continuation of security measures to maintain order, deter criminals, expose those behind them and bring them to justice, pointing out in this regard to the results of investigations of the previously reported car that caught fire and exploded in Qatif, and the included results of the investigation details of the terrorist and criminal crimes committed by the two wanted people who died in the car. The council also noted the efforts of the naval forces in confronting three boats as they entered the kingdom's territorial waters, and the arrest of one of them. Investigations revealed that they had subversive targets. The cabinet reiterated the kingdom's keenness on fighting terrorism and acts of sabotage and its permanent quest to protect the homeland's security from any attack.
The cabinet considered the bombing of the three trucks belonging to King Salman Relief and Humanitarian Action Center while preparing for distribution of food aid in the city of Marib as a threat to humanitarian work as part of the siege imposed by the Houthi militia, causing many famines and disruption of medical and food assistance, stressing that such acts will not affect humanitarian and food aid provided by the center to the benefit of the Yemeni people as part of Operation Restore Hope.
The Council of Ministers renewed the kingdom's condemnation of the two explosions that took place in the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt and in the village of Al-Diraaz, and the terrorist attack on a restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu. The cabinet affirmed the kingdom's solidarity with the brotherly countries, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and to the governments and peoples of Egypt, Bahrain and Somalia and wishes of recovery for the injured.
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Doha: The initiative of the Ministry of Municipality has succeeded in increasing local honey production in many folds from 2.5 tonnes in 2013 to 16.2 tonnes in 2021.
The initiative 'National Honeybee Project' was launched by the Agricultural Affairs Department of the Ministry in 2012 to protect bees and other pollinators and to support local apiaries for increasing honey production.
This came in a report issued by the Ministry demonstrating achievements of the Department in protecting bees and promoting beekeeping in the country on the occasion of World Bee Day 2022 which falls on May 20.
To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated May 20 as World Bee Day.
The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries.
Under National Honeybee Project, the Ministry distributed 1,729 beehives to local apiaries. The beekeeping farms also received four grants to encourage them to increase honey production to ensure self-sufficiency of the country. As many as 171 local beekeeping farms benefitted from the initiative of the Ministry.
The Ministry of Municipality and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change have joined the world to mark World Bee Day 2022 showing their determination to protect bees and other pollinators.
The idea behind running the initiative 'National Honeybee Project' is to provide beehives and other necessary gears to local apiaries which are producing honey for commercial purpose. The Ministry also provided training on latest techniques of bee-farming to to apiaries and special boxes to market their products in better way.
There are three types of honey in Qatar – Sidr, Samur and Al Rabi according to the seasonal flowers and Sidr honey is being produced in large quantity in Qatar and has the highest demand.
Qatar has two honey harvesting seasons. Sidr honey is harvested in November and Al Rabi and Al Samur honey is harvested in May.
World Bee Day is observed to draw attention to the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.
The day provides an opportunity for governments, organisations, civil society and activists everywhere to promote actions that will protect and enhance pollinators and their habitats, improve their abundance and diversity, and support the sustainable development of beekeeping.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Newly-wed couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani grooved to the song 'Mast Malang Jhoom' from the upcoming film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.
Taking to Instagram, Rakul and Jackky shared a video clip of them doing the hookstep of the track in the living room of their home.
In the clip, the couple are seen twinning in black. Rakul is also seen wearing her 'bridal bangles'.
The couple captioned the video:“Thankyou soooo much @tigerjackieshroff for tagging us! @jackkybhagnani and I had fun matching up to Mast Malang steps. Further nominating @arjunkapoor @ayushmannk @bhumipednekar @deepshikhadeshmukh. Come up guys show your version of #mastmalangjhoom.”
'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumara, Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar and Alaya F.
The film is produced by Zafar, Jackky, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, and Himanshu Kishan Mehra under the banners of Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, April 4 (Petra)- Deputizing for Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, on Wednesday launched the 2nd national conservation energy plan with the aim of reducing consumption of 2000 GWh / hr for the years 2018-2020 at a total cost of about JD700 million.
The ceremony was attended by the head of the Senate energy committee, Dr. Hisham al-Khatib, the chief of the House energy committee, Haitham al-Zayadin, the Italian ambassador here, Giovanni Brauzzi, Spanish ambassador here, Aranzazu Bannon Davalos, and a number of public and private sector officials.
In a press statement, the minister said the plan is crucial to counter energy sector's challenges, most notably the value of the oil bill, which in some years accounted for 18-20 percent of GDP, five times higher than its global counterparts.
He also cited financial woes facing the energy sector, pointing out these challenges drove Jordan to resort to other alternatives, one of which is the energy conservation plan announced today, which calls for concerted efforts to improve opportunities for energy rationing.
As for the plan's goals, the minister said the plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 962 kt of carbon dioxide annually, which will contribute to achieving the target indicators of Jordan's obligations to address climate change and complies to relevant international agreements.
On a related context, the minister added the plan comes within the framework of the ministry's efforts to achieve the strategic objectives of the energy sector in improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption in all sectors by 20 percent until 2020, and highlighted measures taken by the ministry to develop the regulatory and legislative frameworks in this field.
The plan is a national document and a road map that includes all the programs, projects and necessary measures to be followed up and implemented to achieve all indicators targeted in cooperation with all concerned parties, he pointed out.
On the mechanism of the plan's implementation, he cited 26 measures covering domestic, commercial and services, industrial, water pumping, street lighting and transport sectors.
The minister lauded EU'S support through the EU-funded technical assistance program for the renewable energy and energy conservation sector.
For his part, the representative of the European Union Ambassador to Jordan, Omar Abu Eid, said the EU financed renewable energy projects by in the country by 160 million euros in the framework of bilateral and regional support initiatives, stressing the importance of reducing energy consumption to achieve the reduction of costs, along the environmental impact, and the creation of job opportunities, the promotion of energy investments.
4/4/2018 - 02:31:31 PM
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(MENAFN) According to the statistical authority of Canada, the country witnessed a significant decline in building permits during April, dropping by 18.8 percent to reach its lowest level since December 2020. This figure came as a surprise as it fell well below expectations of a more modest 2.9 percent monthly decrease. Additionally, the building permits data for March was revised upwards from an initial gain of 11.3 percent to 12.3 percent.
In a statement released by Statistics Canada, it was revealed that the total monthly value of building permits in April amounted to USD9.6 billion. However, the decline in permits was particularly pronounced in the non-residential sector, which experienced a sharp decrease of 34.6 percent to reach USD3.4 billion. This downturn was primarily driven by significant declines in both the commercial and industrial sectors, with drops of 40.2 percent and 49.6 percent, respectively.
Within the commercial sector, building permits suffered a substantial decline of 40.2 percent, while the industrial sector saw a notable decrease of 49.6 percent. These reductions contributed to the overall decline in the total monthly value of non-residential permits.
On the other hand, the total monthly value of residential permits also experienced a decline of 6.1 percent to USD6.1 billion, marking the second consecutive month of decrease in this sector.
The sharp drop in building permits reflects a challenging environment for the construction industry in Canada. The decline in non-residential permits, particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors, suggests a decreased appetite for new construction projects during April. The residential sector also faced a decline, highlighting potential weaknesses in the housing market.
These figures underscore the need for close monitoring of the construction industry's performance in the coming months, as it plays a crucial role in the overall economic activity of the country. The data suggests potential headwinds and uncertainties in the construction sector, which may have broader implications for Canada's economic recovery and growth.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Bloomberg
Super Typhoon Hinnamnor is approaching Japan's southerly Okinawan islands, with strong winds prompting local authorities to order evacuations and airlines to cancel flights.
Okinawa's Miyakojima and Ishigaki cities instructed residents on Saturday to evacuate to shelters before winds intensified if concerned for their homes, according to separate notices by local authorities. Japan Airlines Co. said on Saturday it canceled 56 flights, affecting about 3,230 passengers, while ANA Holdings Inc. canceled 44 flights on Saturday and 22 for Sunday.
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The storm has maximum sustained winds of about 92 miles (148 kilometers) per hour and gusts of around 132 mph, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Those speeds are expected to accelerate over the weekend, intensifying the danger from the winds.
Taiwan earlier Saturday issued a land warning. South Korea expects the typhoon to pound the resort island of Jeju on Monday or Tuesday. The Korea Meteorological Administration has warned it could be one of the most destructive typhoons ever to hit that nation.
Japan's Skymark Airlines Inc. also cancelled 14 flights Saturday and nine for Sunday.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "A panel constituted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), to advise the education body on revisions needed to the school curriculum, has sought the inclusion of Ramayana and Mahabharata in textbooks recommendation has been made by the NCERT panel in-charge of suggesting changes to the social sciences syllabus committee's chairperson, Professor CI Isaac, said it is essential to include the two ancient texts in the curriculum to develop a sense of patriotism, pride and love for the culture in students during their teenage years, the Hindustan Times reported. Both, Ramayana and Mahabharata, are significant to be taught to students between classes 7 and 12, he added, as per the report.“The committee has insisted on teaching epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata in the social science syllabus to students. We think that students in their teenage years build their self-esteem, patriotism and pride for their nation,\" HT quoted him as saying.
Also Read: Integrating vocational education in school education would serve India well“Every year thousands of students leave the country and seek citizenship in other countries because of the lack of patriotism among them. Therefore, it is important for them to understand their roots and develop love for their country and their culture,” Isaac reportedly added official, however, clarified that the panel has not made any fresh recommendation by suggesting to include Ramayana and Mahabharata in the syllabus. The recommendation to include them“was also made earlier”, he added, as per the report.
The professor also sounded critical of those education boards that are teaching the ancient Hindu texts as“myths”. \"Although some education boards presently teach Ramayana to students, they teach it as a myth. What is a myth? There is no purpose of the education system if the students are not taught these epics, and it will not be nation serving,” HT further quoted him as saying month, the Issac-led panel had recommended replacing the name 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks, and sought to replace 'classical history' with 'ancient history' in the syllabus.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases recorded today, December 7, 2021.
Cases among community: 146
Cases among travelers: 12
Total number Covid-19 cases today: 158
Total number of active cases: 2,255
Total number of positive Covid-19 cases recorded in Qatar till now: 244,545
Recovered cases in the last 24 hours: 113
Total number of recovered cases till now: 241,679
Number of deaths in the last 24 hours: 0
Total number of deaths till now: 611
Number of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the last 24 hrs: 9,327
Total number of booster doses administered till now: 142,971
Total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered since the start of vaccination campaign: 5,028,254
Number of people tested for the first time in the last 24 hrs: 5,404
Total number of tests in the last 24 hrs: 19,834
Total number of people tested till now: 3033105
Number of ICU admissions in the last 24 hrs: 1
Total number of Covid-19 patients in the ICU: 11
Number of acute hospital admissions in the last 24 hrs: 6
Total number of Covid-19 patients in the hospital: 71
With Covid-19 still a threat in the country, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
- Adherence to physical distancing.
- Avoid close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
- Wearing a face mask
- Washing hands regularly.
The Ministry also mentioned that 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.
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