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Geneva: The Swiss on Wednesday handed a large stone-carved head back to Peru, where it was sculpted around 2,500 years ago by one of the country's earliest civilisations, the culture office said.
The monolithic sculpture, which weighs almost 200 kilogrammes (440 pounds), was brought into Switzerland by truck in 2016 from Germany at the request of a German art dealer.
Switzerland's Federal Office of Culture (FOC) said in a statement that the sculpture had not been properly declared as a cultural property. It was later confiscated as there was 'substantiated suspicion' it had been illegally taken from Peru.
FOC head Carine Bachmann presented the decorative stone sculpture to Peruvian ambassador Luis Alberto Castro Joo at the Basel-Weil am Rhein customs office, where the piece was discovered seven years ago.
After it was discovered, FOC specialists reviewed the piece and determined that the '2,500-year-old stone head from the pre-Hispanic Chavin culture (circa 1200 to 550 BC) originates in what is now Peru,' Wednesday's statement said.
'That makes it a significant piece of cultural property that should have been declared as such when it was imported.'
Peru is heavily affected by the plundering and destruction of archaeological sites.
And pre-Columbian pieces like the stone head returned Wednesday are among Peru's most endangered categories of cultural property, the FOC said.
Switzerland and Peru are both signatories of a 1970 UNESCO convention banning the illegal import and export of cultural property.
The two countries also signed a bilateral deal in 2016 to strengthen their cooperation on the issue.
'This restitution underlines the shared commitment of Switzerland and Peru to combating the illegal transfer of cultural property,' the FOC said.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Soon, you will see healthy green foliage around mosques in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). Thanks to Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA), which is set to plant 50,000 trees in 930 mosques in the emirate.
EPDA has taken up the initiative in collaboration with Islamic Affairs and Endowment Authority (IAEA) wherein fruits and local trees will be planted around the mosques to enhance their green cover.
Dr Saif Al Ghais, Executive Director (EPDA), said that the new scheme is a part of their campaign to plant 1.1million trees. "The campaign was launched two years ago to increase the greenery in RAK by planting trees in schools, industrial and public areas," Al Ghais said, adding that that the mosques will be surrounded by Sidr, mangrove, samar and almond trees.
The IAEA has formed special teams to plant trees and also look after them.
Ali Al Khanbuli, IAEA office manager, said, "The initiative is part of the IAEA strategic partnerships with all government departments and institutions in the emirate to take care of the mosques here."
The initiative will make the emirate even more appealing which is famous for its green valleys and mountains, attracting, even more, visitors, he added.
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US drone strike kills four in Waziristan
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) A US drone attack has killed at least four militants in a restive northwestern Pakistani tribal area on the Afghan border, officials said yesterday, taking the toll from a flurry of strikes this week to 25.
The drone attack took place at Laman village in North Waziristan where the Pakistani military has been waging a major offensive since June.
"A US drone fired two missiles at a vehicle and killed at least four militants and one was wounded," a senior security official said.
The official said that the drone strike took place before midnight and added that there were 'foreigners' among those killed.
A local government official confirmed the casualties.
There has been a spike in drone attacks in North Waziristan this month.
Analysts say it could be linked to intelligence regarding a high-value target though none of the casualties so far have been named.
The semi-autonomous tribal region has for years been a hideout for Islamist militants of all stripes - including Al Qaeda and the homegrown Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as well as foreign fighters such as Uzbeks and Uighurs.
Washington pressed Islamabad for years to wipe out sanctuaries in the North Waziristan tribal area, which militants have used to launch attacks on Nato forces in Afghanistan.
The Pakistani military launched a major anti-militant offensive in North Waziristan in June and say they have killed more than 1,000 so far, with 86 soldiers losing their lives in the operation.
The area is off-limits to journalists, making it impossible to verify the number and identify the dead independently.
Pakistan routinely protests against US drone strikes, which have been targeting militants in the tribal areas since 2004, saying they violate its sovereignty and are counterproductive in the fight against terror.
But most analysts believe the resumption of the drone programme after it was suspended - reportedly to give Pakistan space for negotiations with the Taliban - is evidence of collusion between the two countries.
The Islamabad government and military officials strongly deny this.
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(MENAFN- Afghanistan Times) 'Mom, please wake up, mom please get up,' the two kids, one of them covered in blood, were heard screaming – their video broke the hearts of millions of people in Afghanistan.
KABUL: People in the capital city were so angry when they saw a video went viral to show two kids crying for their mother injured in Sunday's bomb attack in Kabul's Police District 4.
Four people including a vender child were killed in the attack that targeted a police vehicle in the Baraki crossroad.
Kabul Police Spokesman Ferdaws Faramarz said that another five civilians were wounded.
'Mom, please wake up, mom please get up,' the two kids were crying while they had both slightly injured. Their video broke the hearts of millions of people who launched the hashtag of 'mom, please wake up,' on social media.
Ejaz Malekzada, a Twitter user wrote that watching of such scenes was intolerable.
Fawzia Koofi, a member of Afghan peace negotiating team, called for immediate stop in these attacks. She asked the perpetrators if they could watch the scenes they make.
Nobody claimed responsibility for Sunday's attack, but Afghan government blames Taliban insurgents.
'Our findings show that these terrorists who carry out such attacks, are not centered in Kabul, so we are working to get close to their main sources and root them out,' Tareq Aryan, spokesman of the interior ministry said Monday.
He said the Taliban, Daesh, Haqqani network and al-Qaeda have focused on Kabul attacks with the aim of creating panic among the people and increase mental pressures.
Police have so far arrested 400 people on charge of terrorist attacks, according to Aryan.
Attacks on civilians and government forces have intensified after one of the US-Taliban peace deal. The insurgent group committed under the deal to reduce violence and cut ties with international terror organizations like al-Qaeda.
Both Afghan and American officials slam Taliban for not implementing promises.
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported 143 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, taking the total tally in the state to 2,388.
Out of the 143 new cases, 132 have been reported in quarantine centres while 11 are local contacts, informed the Health and Family Welfare Department. The new cases have brought the number of active cases in the state to 1,054.
Meanwhile, 80 patients are reported to have been recovered from coronavirus bringing the total number of recoveries in the state to 1,325. Death toll in the state due to COVID-19 remains at seven.


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Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia is
conducting anti-Western propaganda and establishing close ties with
Russia, Azernews reports, citing Georgian
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili said this in her speech
with the annual report in parliament. This is her last annual
report as president. Her term of office expires in the fall of
"Statewide anti-Western and pseudo-national propaganda,
encouragement of pro-Russian groups, their financing, increased
cyberattacks on state institutions - this is a hint of what we
should expect from the elections. The category of hybrid warfare
includes mass Russian immigration, which has had a direct impact on
the economy and generally increased the country's dependence on
Russian money and markets, as well as the share of Russian capital
in the country," she said.
According to the president, the ruling party's hybrid strategy
is based on a number of different provocations, including the
restoration of air links with Russia and the entry of a Russian
cruise liner into Batumi. In her opinion, all this is aimed at
fomenting confrontation and threatening to destabilise society.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — His Majesty Abdullah on Wednesday discussed with Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen means to boost cooperation between Jordan and Singapore, mainly in the military field, as well as the latest developments in the region.
The King and the Singaporean minister stressed the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts aimed at fighting terrorism within a holistic strategy, according to a Royal Court statement.
His Majesty warned against Islamophobia, which, he said, plays in the hands of extremists, who invest in such fears to promote their terrorist agendas.
Royal Court Chief Fayez Tarawneh, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat and the King's Office Director Jafar Hassan attended the meeting along with the delegation accompanying the Singaporean minister that comprised senior officials.
Also on Wednesday, Prime Minister Hani Mulki met with Ng over means to boost cooperation between both countries at all levels and exchange expertise, especially in the defence field, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Mulki briefed the Singaporean minister on the challenges facing Jordan as a result of the Syrian crisis and its economic and social repercussions, as well as the border closures that limited the capability of national products to reach Turkey and eastern European countries.
In this regard, the premier underlined the huge efforts of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and other security apparatuses in safeguarding borders and stopping infiltration attempts by terrorist groups into Jordan, and, at the same time, assisting Syrian refugees to cross into safety in the Kingdom.
He stressed that most regional challenges and problems facing the region are attributed to the lack of a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, emphasising that injustice begets despair and frustration for peoples.
The war on terrorism is a global responsibility, and, as such, should be carried out within a 'holistic approach that guarantees eliminating terrorism and dark ideologies', Mulki said.
The prime minister also called for optimally utilising the free trade agreement between Jordan and Singapore in boosting economic and trade cooperation, which he described as below the envisioned level.
For his part, the Singaporean minister applauded the Jordanian role in enhancing peace and security in the region, highlighting the importance of exchanging intelligence and exerting more efforts in the war on terrorism that has become an international issue that has crossed the Middle East's boundaries.
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Doha: The Doha Youth Choir, a community-based musical choir that celebrates music through cultural exchanges, performed at the opening ceremony of the Qatar National Library (QNL), member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, on April 16.
The choir comprises a group of highly talented young singers trained to perfection by the dedicated musician-cum-instructor and brainchild behind The Doha Youth Choir, Alena Pyne. They opened the event with a perfect rendition of the Qatar National Anthem. The pride and joy in each singer was apparent as they performed for the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Father Emir and H H Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser and other distinguished guests.
Doha Youth Choir will perform their next concert ‘A Treasury of Folksongs' on April 26 at the Swiss International School Qatar. Also appearing will be the younger Doha Junior Choir. For tickets or other information email
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Doha: After a two-year pandemic-imposed hiatus, British international school Doha College brought“Qatar School Choir of the Year” back to the music scene.
Inaugurated in 2017 to add new breadth to the music education in Qatar, the competition exploded in popularity and participation, with choirs doubling in size or forming specially for the occasion.
Hosted for the first time on Doha College's new Al Wajba campus, this edition involved sixteen choirs from all around the country; they sang in three age categories, 5 to 8, 7 to 11 and 11 to 18. Newcomers Vision International School from Wakra had a fantastic experience, receiving the“Stagecraft Award” on their first participation.
Lead adjudicator Greg Beardsell, international musician and conductor involved in an astounding number of music education and performance initiatives, has been with the competition from the very beginning. This year, he was assisted in the difficult task of adjudicating the competition by long-time panel member Olga Protopopova, Principal of the International Centre for Music, and valued new addition Zlatan Fazlic, Director of the Qatar Music Academy.
According to Greg, the standards were incredibly high, on par with many reputable international competitions. The choirs put their own unique imprint on their performances that were engaging and fun.
Doha College“Prestos” won the youngest category, American School of Doha took the 7-11 trophy, and Dukhan English School choir, called“DES SING!” – well familiar to the QSCoY podium – won the 11-18 category. The overall 2023 title went to the well-deserving ASD choir, conducted by Brita Fray.
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(MENAFN- Asdaf News)
Injazat, a leading regional champion in Digital Transformation and Smart Cities today announced a partnership with Nexthink, the leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management software.
With Nexthink Infinity, Injazat can deliver the world's leading DEX Management platform to help IT teams close the gap – to measure and manage the digital employee experience at every moment.
Through this collaboration, Injazat is able to resell, deliver capabilities including professional services along with embedding DEX into their managed services to their existing and prospect clients in the UAE and beyond. Overall, the value proposition is centered on providing organizations with the insights and tools they need to improve their digital experiences, optimize their IT operations, increase business agility and improve risk management and support their broader business goals.
Delivering unparalleled visibility across all environments so IT can continuously improve the digital workplace to optimize productivity and cost as the market's first automation and remediation platform. The Nexthink Infinity platform proactively identifies employee experience issues before they become IT problems, with immediate red-flags about any incident. This partnership is a key step for Nexthink as they expand their footprint and partner with leading regional channel partners such as Injazat to reach a wider audience.
Injazat, a G42 company based in Abu Dhabi draws on its local expertise and presence combined with several global technology partnership networks to develop market-leading services.
Maged Eid, VP of META, Nexthink said: “We're reaching a critical point in the DEX market and as the pioneer and leader in the space, partners like Injazat are critical to our continued expansion. As a leading champion in the region, Injazat are a great partner and we're excited to see the differences we can bring to joint customers' environments. As the first solution to allow IT to progress from reactive problem solving to proactive optimization with unprecedented and actionable visibility, Nexthink is energized to bring this level of clarify and action to enterprises across the globe.” Tags#digital #employee #experience #injazat #nexthink infinity 3 mins ago 286 1 minute read
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Stockholm, Sep 23 (IANS) The Swedish krona fell to its lowest ever against the US dollar against the backdrop of staggering inflation and a string of domestic and international rate hikes.
On Thursday, the krona traded at 0.090 dollars, Xinhua news agency reported.
The krona weakened despite Tuesday's decision by the Swedish central bank (Riksbank) to raise its main policy rate by 100 basis points to 1.75 per cent.
However, on Wednesday the US Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive 0.75 per cent rate hike.
The latest raise in Sweden was preceded by two other increments of 0.25 per cent and 0.5 per cent despite the Riksbank in February saying that the policy rate would remain at zero per cent until 2024.
Just like elsewhere in the world, the Riksbank's sharp raise came in response to staggering inflation, which in August hit 9 per cent year on year in Sweden.
The rate hike now risks pushing inflation even higher as imported goods get more expensive -- a problem that will be compounded by the US Fed's rate hike announcement on Wednesday, Alexander Noren, an economy commentator at public service broadcaster SVT, said.
'It's like a race to the top where no one wants to be left behind when it comes to interest rate increases. Nobody wants a currency that is too weak because then it becomes more expensive to import,' Noren said.
On top of the rate hikes, other factors are also at play, according to Elisabeth Kopelman, an economist at financial services group Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB).
'The krona is affected to a lesser degree than usual by the Riksbank and the interest rate (hike) and is primarily driven by global risk sentiment, which we expect to remain sour during the autumn,' local media quoted Kopelman as saying.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the front-line positions of Ukrainian defenders in Avdiivka as part of his working trip to the Donetsk region.
That's according to the presidential press service , Ukrinform reports.
The head of state listened to a report by the commander of the Donetsk operational and tactical group regarding the situation in the area of his responsibility.
Zelensky talked with the servicemen of the marines, airborne assault, mechanized and artillery units and thanked them for their service.
"I have the honor to be here today, to thank you for your service, for defending our land, Ukraine, our families. Congratulations on the holidays, on Easter, I wish you only victory - this is what I wish for every Ukrainian, this is what is very important to all of us. I wish good health to all of you and your families, and I am sincerely grateful on behalf of every Ukrainian for the great path that you overcome every day," he said.
The memory of the fallen defenders was honored with a moment of silence.
The president presented the soldiers with state awards. The defenders received the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky of the II and III degrees, as well as the Orders "For Courage" of the II and III degrees. The military presented the head of state with a military coin, a chevron and a plaque with the symbols of the 110th separate mechanized brigade.
Zelensky also published a video of his trip on Facebook.
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Guwahati, Jan 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that women should give birth to children before they attain 30 years of age. Sarma was speaking at a function at Sankardev Kalakhetra in Guwahati.
Addressing the women present at the function, he said, 'We are trying to stop child marriage because if you give birth to children at a very young age, you would face problems. Similarly, if you do the same thing after reaching a higher age, like 30 or 35, there must be complications. Many people keep delaying these things, and it gives rise to problems.'
The Chief Minister also proposed an 'ideal age' for women to give birth between the ages of 22 and 30.
'Neither less nor more than that is a good age for giving birth to children because the human body has certain basic things. God has made our bodies like that. So I suggest that girls who have not married yet complete it at the earliest,' he added.
The Chief Minister's comment has not gone down well with the netizens, as they have started to criticise him for such 'weird' suggestion.
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City leaders plead for state checks
Disaster. Crisis. Insane. Unfair. All are words Minnesota's city leaders used to describe the prospect of the state chopping payments later this month.
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Yellowjacket swimmers headed to state meet
Individuals from the Perham-New York Mills girls swimming team are the third squad from the area to make an appearance at the state level.
Kelsey Kratzke returns to the University of Minnesota's Aquatics Center for the third time. Kratzke qualified in the 100-breastroke.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A man, who allegedly sexually harassed a cleaner at his place, has been charged with molestation in the court.
The Court of First Instance was told that the Lebanese man, a 44-year-old manager, took advantage that the Filipina was alone with him at his place. He hugged and kissed her on the head and groped her against her will onFebruary 17.
The man denied the charge in court.
During public prosecution investigation, the 39-year-old cleaner said that at3:45pm, she had been given an assignment by the cleaning services company (where she was employed) to go to a customer's flat in the French cluster, International City.
"I did not know who was that customer or his name. Upon my arrival, he gave me the keys and told me to clean the kitchen and bedroom. He went out and came back aboutten minutes later."
The man gave her food. "He took a shower and left the bathroom door open. He walked out later and started a conversation with me. He then told me to go to the bedroom to give him massage," she recounted.
The complainant told the customer that massage was not part of her duties and that she was done with cleaning and would leave. "He then told me he would pay me Dh100 because he liked me."
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Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has conferred senior designation on 26 Advocates in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act out of which only one woman advocate, i.e. Gayatri Rathore, designated from Jaipur Bench has found a place.
Moreover, 11 Advocates are from the Principal Bench of Jodhpur, while 15 advocates are from Jaipur Bench.
The Jodhpur list includes Sanjeev Johari, Manoj Bhandari, Dhirendra Singh, Manish Shishodia, Kuldeep Mathur, Dr. Ashok Soni, Sachin Acharya, Rajesh Panwar, Vineet Jain Dr. Vikas Balia and Sandeep Shah.
The Jaipur list includes Arvind Kumar Gupta, Ajeet Kumar Bhandari, Anant Kasliwal, Satyendra Kumar Gupta, Mahendra Kumar Shah, Ajay Kumar, Bharat Vyas, Syed Shahid Hasan, Raghuvendra Bihari Mathur, Madhav Mitra Sharma, Anil Mehta, Gayatri Rathore, Vivekraj Singh Bajwa, Rajeev Surana and Sanjay Jhanwar.
Speaking to IANS, Gayatri Rathore said: 'It's an honour for me. In the history of Rajasthan High Court, I am the first woman lawyer to be appointed as a senior advocate. This has come after over 30 years of practice and hard work after being registered in 1990 as a lawyer.'
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Los Angeles, Feb 5 (IANS) 'Deadpool' star Ryan Reynolds recently shared a photo posted by his trainer Don Saladino of him working out for the movie. In the snap, he can be seen lifting two 60 lbs. barbells in each hand, with his large muscles on display, reports 'People' magazine.
'I'm not training for Deadpool,' Reynolds wrote on his Instagram story.
'I'm training to spend several months with @thehughjackman -- who's not as nice as everyone thinks.'
Jackman, 54, couldn't help but respond with a quip of his own, reposting the story and adding a 'Ur cute' sticker with a heart.
As per 'People' magazine, in September Jackman and Reynolds announced in a video posted to Twitter that 'Wolverine' would be in the highly anticipated 'Deadpool 3', with a source telling PEOPLE that the role will be much larger than a cameo.
Since the announcement, the actors have continued their playful feud, mirroring that of their characters' 'Deadpool' and 'Wolverine'. Jackman noted the two Marvel superheroes 'are opposites' and 'hate each other' in the upcoming sequel.
Last month, he jokingly begged the Academy not to nominate Reynolds' Christmas movie 'Spirited' in an Instagram video, saying the nod would 'make the next year of my life insufferable'.
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(MENAFN) One person was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Trader Joe's grocery store in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred in the West Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, according to the LAPD. Several suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting may have been related to a drug deal, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said in a news conference. During a dispute that centered around a narcotics transaction, multiple suspects produced firearms and fired at each other, resulting in the death of one person. The victim's identity has not been released.
Two firearms were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Hamilton. Following the incident, one of the suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle, leading to a police pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect was involved in a hit-and-run with another vehicle, injuring an innocent person. The suspect then switched vehicles, and the pursuit continued.
The second vehicle was eventually pulled over, and two people, including the male suspect and a female driver, were taken into custody. The injuries sustained by the hit-and-run victim were not believed to be life-threatening, Hamilton said.
As of Saturday night, two people remained hospitalized, while three others were in police custody. Hamilton confirmed that there were no outstanding suspects in connection with the incident. The cause and circumstances of the shooting are currently under investigation.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, particularly in urban areas. The use of firearms in criminal activities has been a major concern for law enforcement agencies and policymakers, who have been grappling with ways to address the problem. The shooting at the Trader Joe's parking lot underscores the need for stricter gun control measures and better policing strategies to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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(MENAFN) According to a report released by the Saudi government, the elderly population aged 60 or above is projected to constitute 25 percent of the total population of 40 million by 2050 in Saudi Arabia. This demographic shift underscores the urgent need to transform healthcare delivery in the country.
The prevalence of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular conditions and obesity, among the elderly population has triggered a surge in the development of digital solutions to address these healthcare challenges. Sacha Haider, a partner at Global Ventures, a venture capital firm based in the UAE, emphasized that the future of health tech in Saudi Arabia lies in preventative healthcare and longevity.
In an interview with Arab News, Haider highlighted the alarming statistics: 50 percent of the Saudi population is overweight, over 20 percent suffer from obesity, and approximately 7 million Saudis have Type 2 diabetes. To tackle these issues effectively, Haider explained that consultations and check-ins through digital platforms will play a crucial role in activating health tech and digital health solutions in the Kingdom.
Haider envisioned a scenario where chronic patients, such as those with diabetes or thyroid conditions, can have their check-ins done via video conferencing. As healthcare providers emphasize the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of such remote consultations, higher adoption rates of digital health technologies are expected.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in the healthcare industry, aiming to enhance patient experiences and improve the overall quality of care. Saudi-based platforms like Nala and Cura have emerged as successful digital health service providers, offering a range of services from instant consultations to personalized digital care programs.
The integration of digital solutions in healthcare delivery not only addresses the immediate needs of the population but also aligns with Saudi Arabia's long-term goals of promoting preventative healthcare and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. The ongoing transformation in the digital health sector in Saudi Arabia is set to create a more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare system that can effectively cater to the needs of the aging population and combat the rising burden of chronic diseases.
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The victory in the Patriotic War, during which the valiant Azerbaijani army dealt a crushing blow to the enemy, is based on the successful political course of Azerbaijan, Trend reports, referring to the statement of the MP of the Azerbaijani Parliament Vugar Iskenderov.
The foundations of this were laid by national leader Heydar Aliyev, and are successfully pursued by President Ilham Aliyev. Azerbaijan remains the leader of the region, due to this balanced policy aimed at the development of all spheres, he said.
As a consequence of the perfect political management, thoughtful, and principled steps taken in Azerbaijan under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, the world has recognized the great successes of Azerbaijan in domestic and foreign policy, he added.
The formation of a strong army is also the result of this policy, the MP noted.
"The creation of a strong and modern army in Azerbaijan is one of the main directions of the policy pursued by President Ilham Aliyev. Today, the Azerbaijani army has modern weapons from the world's leading companies in its arsenal, and is capable of accurately destroying any target," Iskenderov said.
Due to the far-sighted policy of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has created a powerful defense industry in a short time, he noted.
"Therefore, the Azerbaijani army ranks among the 50 strongest armies in the world. During the 44-day Patriotic War, the whole world saw what the Azerbaijani army is capable of," Iskenderov said.
All this had an impact on the victory of Azerbaijan in the 44-day Patriotic War, he added.
"Among other factors, it is necessary to emphasize strategic and tactical planning, since Azerbaijan has introduced a new model of warfare to the world. The above-mentioned factors, the unity of the people and the authorities, national solidarity impacted the 44-day war," the MP stressed.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In 2023, about UAH 30 billion in the Russian assets seized in Ukraine was spent by the Ukrainian government on the country's recovery efforts.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal at a press conference, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Last year we spent about UAH 30 billion worth of the Russian assets seized in Ukraine, i.e. those of Russian banks and enterprises. Currently, the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) is putting up for sale Medvedchuk's yacht, and the proceeds will go to the State Recovery Fund and will also be used for Ukraine's recovery purposes,” Shmyhal told.
He mentioned that, in cooperation with the World Bank, Ukraine is conducting an assessment of the damages caused by Russian armed aggression.
“The total amount of damages and losses in the third report by the World Bank was estimated at $499 billion,” Shmyhal noted.
A reminder that, following an updated Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3), as of December 31, 2023, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is $486 billion over the next decade.
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(MENAFN) Innocent Britons can be spied on by Beijing thanks to Chinese-made microchips used in internet-of-things equipment like smart fridges, vehicles, and televisions, according to a think tank OODA paper reviewed by the United Kingdom Telegraph on Monday.
According to the analysis, the harm presented by Chinese-made cellular IoTs is larger than the threat posed by Chinese-made Huawei 5G components, which the United Kingdom government opted to exclude from Britain's 5G network by the year 2027 in response to strong United States pressure.
Every IoT-connected product, including computers, smartwatches, vehicles, refrigerators, smart meters, doorbell cameras, credit card readers, and even lightbulbs, has these "Trojan horse" modules. They are made to gather use information and communicate it back to the maker using 5G networks, and they may give you a rather in-depth portrait of a person, a neighborhood, or an entire sector.
The research cautions that the Chinese firms that control the market must provide that information to the Chinese government upon request. A fear that became very real earlier this month when the devices were discovered in ministerial cars in the United Kingdom came true: such a wealth of data could be used to identify and surveil potential intelligence sources or other VIPs, pinpointing who handles sensitive information and which potential avenues for blackmail or bribery might work on them.
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Milestone victory for Senegal in World Cup
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 19 (KUNA) -- Senegal was victorious on Tuesday at its first group stage match against Poland with a 2-1 full-time score, in a clash held at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow.
The match kicked-off as referee from Bahrain Nawaf Shukralla blew his whistle, and for the first 10 minutes, there were not any serious chances created by the players.
The Senegalese team opens the score sheet after a shot by Idrissa Gueye deflected in the goal via Thiago Cionek, to give Senegal a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute.
A devastating mistake by the Polish back pass to the defender gave Senegal a chance to score as Mbaye Niang snatched the ball imposing his power and speed to double the lead for his team.
The Polish team did not give up as they played on with 44,190 fans in the stadium creating a great atmosphere in Moscow.
Grzegorz Krychowiak headed in a spectacular goal from a long pass in the 86th minute in Poland's attempt to close the gap before the 90 minutes are over.
Senegal joins Japan at the top of Group H, to move on with high motives and ready to face the challenges to come, as the first African nation to win a match at Russia 2018. (Pickup previous) aq
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( MENAFN ) Irish-listed Amryt Pharma, which is focused on finding treatments for rare and orphan diseases, has signed a distribution agreement for the company's Lojuxta (lomitapide) product covering Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.
The agreement is with Pharaon Healthcare-Droguerie Mercury, one of the leading full-service distributors in the region, the company said.
Lojuxta is a treatment for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia ("HoFH"), a rare, life-limiting disease, which damages the body's ability to remove bad cholesterol from the blood.
The disease typically results in extremely high bad cholesterol levels in blood, leading to aggressive and premature narrowing and blocking of blood vessels.
"This is Amryt's fifth new distribution agreement for Lojuxta in approximately three months, and we are delighted to be partnering with Pharaon Healthcare in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria," Dr. Joe Wiley, chief executive officer of Amryt, said.
"Pharaon Healthcare has an excellent footprint and many decades of experience in these markets, and this new agreement should help to ensure we can respond effectively to physicians' requests regarding their patients suffering with HoFH."
Amryt estimates that there are approximately 40 patients with HoFH in the countries covered by this agreement, with Lebanon in particular having a pronounced "founder effect" and therefore materially higher prevalence of HoFH, according to the company.
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Textile value chain in wait and watch mode for cotton yarn price to drop
New Delhi, Dec 6 (KNN) Exercising wait and watch mode, traders in North India are anticipating for the prices of raw materials such as cotton yarn to fall and are also avoiding bulk buying.
Yarn prices declined in Delhi as weaving industry was cautious about buying. Panipat's recycled yarn was stable, but cotton comber and recycled fibre eased, reported Fibre2Fashion.
There was a low demand for cotton yarn from domestic and export markets in Delhi while for most of the counts and varieties cotton yarn eased by Rs 5 per kg.
In the Delhi market, 30 count combed yarn was traded at Rs 290-295 per kg (GST extra), 40 count combed at Rs 320-325 per kg, 30 count carded at Rs 270-275 per kg and 40 count carded at Rs 305-310 per kg, according to
Fibre2Fashion's market insight tool TexPro.
“Every linkage of the textile value chain remained in the wait and watch mode. They are waiting for raw materials prices to go down. Buyers are only buying yarn to fulfil their immediate needs,” a Delhi-based trader told Fibre2Fashion.
In Ludhiana, mills and traders were following the wait and watch approach resulting into steady cotton yarn prices in the market.
Muted demand from the garment industry is not supporting the current cotton prices. Cotton was traded at Rs 6,550-6,625 per maund in Punjab, Rs 6,450-6,550 per maund in Haryana and Rs 6,700-6,750 per maund in upper Rajasthan and Rs 64,000-67,000 per candy of 356 kg in lower Rajasthan.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai's lifestyle has always been about thinking out of the box. So, how do you offer customers a WOW factor, time and again? A bunch of enterprising folks around town have come up with the concept of customised packages - catering to all "sectors" of lifestyle wants, needs and desires: beauty, fashion, food, books, art - delivered to your doorstep. All you need to do is subscribe to these goodie boxes, or send them over as a gift to a special someone. Open the box, and discover contents inside that have been curated keeping in mind your personality - and, of course, taste for good things.
And be thrilled - and then post the 'unboxing experience' on social media! "Convenience, luxury, and the surprise element are all parts of this experience," says Matthieu Guinard, CEO of Glambox Middle East; Glambox delivers a skincare/makeup package containing four to five products and discount vouchers to its customers every month.
Chirin Khawatmi has started Mama's Box, which caters specifically to new mums. "Motherhood can be overwhelming - so we just want to be there to support mums through this time," she says.
Ink Crate is a monthly box that, among other 'bookish' items, also contains one surprise book. Fruit Box delivers a supply of healthy fruits to offices so that health is never compromised in the name of the rat race.
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UAE budget carrier, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, has announced a special promotion on occasion of UAE's 50th National Day. The airline is offering tickets for Dh99 each for 10,000 available seats on selected flights from Abu Dhabi.
The airline had recently launched a UAE National Day social media photo competition. The 50 best entrants will win a free return flight to a destination of their choice on the national carrier's network. To enter the social media competition, entrants must take a photo of a UAE landmark and submit it using #UAE50WithWIZZ and tag @Wizzair – the best photos will be selected and reposted on Wizz Air's social media channels.
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is currently flying to Alexandria (Egypt), Almaty (Kazakhstan), Athens (Greece), Baku (Azerbaijan), Belgrade (Serbia), Kutaisi (Georgia), Kyiv (Ukraine), Manama (Bahrain), Moscow (Russia), Muscat (Oman), Odesa (Ukraine), Sarajevo (Bosnia), Sohag (Egypt), Tel-Aviv (Israel), Tirana (Albania) and Yerevan (Armenia).
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The discount flights are now on sale on and the airline's mobile app.
Passengers can book tickets with WIZZ Flex, where they can cancel their flight up to three hours before departure without any fee and receive 100 per cent of the fare immediately reimbursed in airline credit.
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For the third day in a row, irrigation ministers from Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia discussed the filling and operating of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Washington with a mediation by US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
The meeting discussed measures Ethiopia must take during time of drought, Egypt's Ministry of Irrigation said.
Commenting on the talks, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry expressed "appreciation for the US president's interest in this vital file and the constructive effort undertaken by the US Treasury Secretary and his assistant team.' Egypt is ready to continue negotiations in the coming days in attempt of reaching a fair and balanced agreement.
The ministry's statement did not provide more details about the meetings. While, Ethiopian media outlets on Tuesday reported that the Ethiopia Foreign Ministry could not yet comment on the negotiations' path or predict the meeting's outcomes.
Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson for the ministry, cited by the Ethiopian News Agency, said, 'The outcome of the meeting will be made official at the conclusion of the discussion as it is difficult to predict this.'
They have recently completed four rounds of meetings, held under the auspices of the US to continue negotiations, but has yet to reach agreement satisfying all sides. The three countries are supposed to solve disputes during this round, in accordance to a previous agreement to resolve their disputes over the filling and operating of the dam by 15 January.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) ANBAR, Iraq: Iraqi forces have wrested control of the Al-Qaim border crossing with Syria from the IS terrorist group, Iraqi military sources said Friday.
'Iraqi anti-terrorism forces, backed by tribal volunteer fighters, have successfully liberated the Al-Qaim border crossing, Iraqi Army Colonel Walid al-Duleimi told Anadolu Agency.
Located in Iraq's western Anbar province (roughly 410 kilometers west of provincial capital Ramadi), the Al-Qaim crossing links the Iraqi city of Husaybah to the town of Abu Kamal in Syria's Deir ez-Zour province.
'Our forces managed to retake the crossing after killing several IS elements, said al-Duleimi, adding that 'large numbers of IS militants had fled across the border into neighboring Syria.
Last month, Al-Qaim became the last IS-held Iraq-Syria border crossing after Iraqi forces retook the Al-Walid and Rabia crossings respectively located in Anbar and Nineveh province.
The Al-Qaim border crossing stands roughly two kilometers west of the Iraqi city of Al-Qaim, which Iraqi forces reportedly captured on Friday.
Last month, the Iraqi army began a wide-ranging campaign aimed at capturing the cities of Rawa and Al-Qaim, IS's last remaining redoubts in Anbar province.
The notorious terrorist group has recently suffered a string of crushing defeats in both Iraq and Syria after overrunning vast swathes of territory in both countries in 2014.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Imphal, Feb 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Examinations began on Wednesday in 111 exam centres across the state.
The Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur (COHSEM) is conducting the examination for Class XII, and 31,351 students, including 15,152 girls from 236 higher secondary schools, appeared for the exams. Last year, around 36,000 students sat for the examinations.
COHSEM Chairman Takhellambam Ojit Singh said that the exams are scheduled to end on March 23.
Of the total number of centres, 36 are in the ten hill districts, and 75 are in the six valley districts.
Singh appealed to the candidates to set aside the woes of the conflict and do their best in the examinations.
Owing to the substantial impact of the ethnic conflict, the council has cancelled three examination centres and moved their students to nearby safer sites, he said.
To ensure smooth conduct of the exam and curb unfair means, 70 flying squad teams have been arranged by the council, Singh said, adding that neutral persons, including flying squad members and invigilators, who are not members of the communities in conflict, have been deployed at the centres which come under the strife-hit zones.
Due to the ethnic crisis in Manipur, many students opted to appear from other states.
Earlier, a shutdown was called by some women groups on Wednesday to protest the arrest of six people in connection with the mob violence and looting of arms from the security forces in Imphal East district on February 13.
However, considering the examination and appeals by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and others, the strike was called off.
The Chief Minister and Education Minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh conveyed their best wishes to all the students appearing for the examinations.
The Chief Minister in his post on X said,“I extend my best wishes to all students appearing for the COHSEM exam. Your dedication and hard work will pave the way for a brighter future. Let's ensure a smooth conduct of exams by refraining from any actions that may disrupt the process.”
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Ayya Lmahamad
Israel’s Ambassador George Deek has announced the start of the Azerbaijan-Israel-Italy cooperation project to turn liberated Zangilan region into a smart city.
Earlier this week, the ambassador visited part of Zangilan, where the project will be implemented, to meet with the project manager and representatives of Israeli and Italian companies participating in the project.
''Right here, Azerbaijan is going to build a smart city, first one in the territories, where Israeli company is going to build a dairy farm, where with the use of Israeli technology it will be possible to make dairy products, mainly milk. Then those will be given to the Italian factory, right next to it, where it is going to create dairy products, like cheese, etc,” the ambassador said in a video posted in the embassy’s official Facebook page.
He underlined that this project will be a sign of the international cooperation between Azerbaijan, Israel and Italy.
''Right now there is nothing, but next year this is going to be the center of Azerbaijan, Israel and Italy cooperation,” the ambassador emphasized.
Earlier it was reported that Israel will build a buffalo farm in Azerbaijan’s Zangilan region recently liberated from the Armenian occupation. The farm will be initially for 300-400 cattle heads and then be increased to 1,000 cattle heads. Buffalos in the farm will be imported from Italy. The project manager stressed that the business idea is to realize a full equipment buffalo dairy farm for high-quality production of mozzarella burrata and other buffalo cheeses in the Zangilan region.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said that that the companies from friendly countries, including Turkey, Italy and Israel will be invited to participate in reconstruction of Azerbaijan’s territories liberated from the Armenian occupation in last year's war.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan wants to increase trade relations with Russia.
According to details, the Russian President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Imran Khan in which the two leaders discussed the changing situation in Afghanistan while also discussing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia.
During the telephone call, the two leaders agreed to work for peace and stability in the region through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the enhanced bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia, while the Prime Minister also expressed satisfaction over the cooperation and high-level contacts with Russia in various fields.
Imran Khan also said that Pakistan wants to increase trade relations with Russia, wants cooperation with Russia in the field of energy.
The Prime Minister apprised of the role of Pakistan for peace in Afghanistan and said that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was essential for Pakistan and the region.
Imran Khan said that protection of rights of Afghans, political settlement is the best solution for security. The international community must play its part in helping Afghans.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also said that the international community must play a positive role in helping Afghanistan improve its economy and humanity.
During the telephone call, Prime Minister Imran Khan also invited the Russian President to visit Pakistan.


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Locals, Tourists In Larnoo Anantnag Asked To Refrain From Travelling On Sinthan, Margan Passes
Srinagar- Mughal road, connecting twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian, remained closed overnight while authorities on Friday also shut Srinagar-Leh highway after fresh snowfall.
A traffic department official here however said that traffic was plying on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world.“Mughal road and SSG road closed for vehicular movement due 2 fresh snowfall,” the official said.
Meanwhile, authorities in Anantnag have urged people of Larnoo and tourists to refrain from venturing out in landslide and shooting stone prone areas as well as from travelling on Sinthan pass and Margan pass roads from till December 11.
“In view of predictions by the meteorological Department for widespread rains, snowfall and bad weather conditions, people of Tehsil Larnoo and tourists are advised to refrain from venturing in landslide and shooting stone prone areas,” Tehsildar Larnoo said in an advisory.
“Moreover rainfall/thunderstorm/snowfall may lead to disruption of traffic on Sinthan pass and Margan pass roads. People are advised to refrain from travelling on these two roads from (till) 11th of December 2022.”
Also in compliance to the directions of SDM Kokernag, he said, SHO Larnoo and Naib Tehsildar Larnoo are directed to setup naka at Daksum and Gowran and restrict all kinds of vehicular traffic on Sinthan pass and Margan pass roads till December 11.“Moreover Assistant tourist officer Kokernag shall place 4 tourist guards at Daksum naka and Range officer Daksum shall place 4 forest guards at Gowran naka from 4pm to 9am on the days when the aforementioned roads are closed.”
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“Khizi-Absheron” wind farm with an installed capacity of 240 megawatts will become the largest wind power plant in Azerbaijan, energy expert Ilham Shaban told Trend .
According to Shaban, to date, a hybrid power plant at the Gobustan alternative energy experimental polygon has been the largest wind power plant in the country.
'Currently, over 90 percent of all electricity in Azerbaijan is generated by burning natural gas at thermal power plants. Hydroelectric power plants and alternative energy sources account for six percent of the generated electricity,” he said.
“The transition to green energy is an urgent task of a global scale. Today Azerbaijan has made the biggest step in this direction. The commissioning of the“Khizi-Absheron” wind farm will save 200 million cubic meters of natural gas per year,” the expert noted.
“Traditional types of energy sources pollute the environment when burned. The commissioning of this wind farm will allow us to save natural gas and prevent environmental damage. The“Khizi-Absheron” wind power plant will contribute to ensuring the energy security of Azerbaijan,' Shaban said.
On January 13, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the“Khizi-Absheron” wind power plant, which will be built in Azerbaijan by Saudi Arabian ACWA Power company.
The ceremony was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdul-Aziz Ibn Salman Al-Saud.
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San Francisco, Dec 4 (IANS) Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has started to roll out picture-in-picture mode for the video calls on iOS beta.
The new feature was available for some beta testers that installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.214.171.124 update from the TestFlight app, reports WABetaInfo.
It allows users to use other applications while placing a video call on WhatsApp.
When you multitask with other applications, a picture-in-picture view will appear instantly if the capability is enabled for your account.
Users can also choose to temporarily disable the video call view since it involves the use of official iOS APIs (Application programming interface).
This is likely to be only functional on iOS 16.1 and later, therefore it might be one of the features that will be enabled by the update that adds official support for iOS 16.
The new feature will be released to more users over the coming days, the report said.
Meanwhile, last week, the messaging platform had started to roll out a new feature to some beta testers on iOS, which gives users the ability to search messages by date.
The feature allows users to easily jump to a certain date within a conversation.
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Dhaka: Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB), one of Bangladesh’s leading banks, was recently named the winner of the prestigious ‘Best Customer Service Bank (BCSB) – Bangladesh in 2022’ award by the British business and finance. International Finance, created to recognize and reward excellence in organizations around the world.
MTB received the award for its outstanding customer service, commitment to innovation and omnichannel strategy, which includes fully digital banking services integrated with traditional banking channels, online and mobile banking experiences.
MTB’s significant investments in digital solutions enable the Bank to adapt to technological change, educate consumers and improve access to financial products and services.
To deliver superior customer service experience, the world’s best Core Banking Software (CBS), TCSBANcs was installed, which effectively helped the bank build a robust digital banking ecosystem.
Apart from a 24/7 contact center at 16219, MTB has an extensive banking network with 119 branches, 37 sub-branches and more than 200 banking agent centers through which bank customers can easily receive banking services. Customers can also access the service using Mbot through the MTB website.
It can be mentioned here that the bank has the largest network of airport lounges in the country, which makes the travel experience exquisite for its customers.
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(MENAFN- Markets Research Reports) the pv metallization silver paste market refers to the market for silver-based pastes used in the metallization process of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells. Metallization is a crucial step in solar cell manufacturing, where conductive materials are applied to the surface of the solar cell to facilitate the efficient collection and conduction of generated electricity.
Silver paste is one of the most commonly used materials for PV cell metallization due to its excellent electrical conductivity, adhesion properties, and compatibility with silicon-based solar cell materials. The paste is typically screen-printed onto the surface of the solar cell, forming a grid-like pattern that acts as electrical contacts to collect the generated current.
The PV metallization silver paste market has witnessed significant growth over the years due to the expanding solar energy industry. As the demand for clean and renewable energy sources increases, so does the demand for solar cells. This, in turn, drives the demand for silver pastes used in their manufacturing.
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Several factors contribute to the growth of the PV metallization silver paste market. These include government initiatives promoting solar energy, favorable policies and incentives, decreasing costs of solar panel installations, and advancements in solar cell technologies. Additionally, the increasing efficiency of silver pastes in terms of conductivity and adhesion has also boosted their demand.
However, the PV metallization silver paste market faces challenges such as price fluctuations of silver, which can impact the overall cost of solar cell production. Furthermore, there is ongoing research and development in alternative metallization technologies, such as copper pastes, which aim to reduce the reliance on expensive silver-based pastes.
In summary, the PV metallization silver paste market plays a vital role in the production of solar cells. As the solar energy industry continues to grow, the demand for silver pastes used in PV cell metallization is expected to increase, although there may be ongoing efforts to explore alternative materials.
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Qatar- Ministry opens registration for winter camps
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The Ministry of Municipality and Environment, represented by its Public Relations Department and the Reserves and Wildlife Department, have set registration desk for winter camping season 2017-18 at Villagio shopping centre in Doha and will provide its services to the public for a week. Another registration point will be open during the next week at the Gulf Mall.
Head of Ports Unit of the Ministry's Reserves and Wildlife Department Mohammed Rashid Al Sah said that new services of this year's camping season include handing camps' plates directly after registration and payment of security deposit.
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) said that the registration for winter camping season 2017-18 started yesterday and will continue until December 31.
The Supervisory Committee has set up a comprehensive awareness plan for campers to preserve the environment and wildlife at land and sea camping sites, and to comply with all requirements laid down in order to maintain the security and safety of the camps.
This year's camping season, which starts on November 1 and ends on April 31, will provide various services in different camping areas in the country, which will contribute to facilitating the camping process, especially that the electronic payment system has been developed and different places were provided in the commercial complexes for registration.
He pointed out that registration for camping requires only a personal ID card and payment of the security deposit. He added that the telephone number used for registration should belong to the applicant to facilitate the communication process.
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European stocks rise amid optimistic sentiment, expected inflation statistics
(MENAFN) European stocks experienced a marginal uptick on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in basic resources stocks and optimistic expectations surrounding corporate earnings. Investors and central bankers remained attentive to forthcoming inflation data, which held the potential to influence the trajectory of interest rates. The European STOXX 600 index edged up by 0.1 percent as of 0821 GMT, reflecting cautious optimism among market participants.
Notably, basic resource stocks led the sectors' gains, surging by 1.2 percent. This upward movement was attributed to the rise in gold prices, which benefited from the weakening of the dollar. Amidst this backdrop, Puma provided an update indicating expectations of subdued performance in the first half of 2024. However, the German sportswear company reaffirmed its commitment to the annual goals announced earlier in January, a declaration that contributed to a modest 0.5 percent increase in its shares.
In a separate development, shares of the French conglomerate Bouygues Group surged by five percent following the announcement of annual operating profits surpassing targets. The company, with diversified interests spanning construction and communications, reported robust performance across most sectors, offsetting declines in its real estate business. This positive earnings report bolstered investor confidence and contributed to the overall positive sentiment in European markets for the day.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to forecasts of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), the amount of international aid to Ukraine will exceed $31 billion by the end of the year.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said this at a briefing on Thursday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“International financial assistance to Ukraine considerably increased in H2
2022. It is projected to exceed USD
31 billion by the end of the year,” Pyshnyy said.
He noted that international financial assistance needed to finance the budget deficit and restore the economy would continue to come in 2023 as well.
“More specifically, the European Union and the Unites States have already announced their preliminary intentions to provide Ukraine with EUR 18 billion and about USD 10 billion respectively,” Pyshnyy said.
He reminded that the NBU made some progress in negotiating with the IMF a new monitoring program involving the IMF Executive Board. The complete approval of this program will contribute to attracting funding from other international donors in 2023. Read also: nbu leaves key policy rate at 25%
The NBU expects that an Extended Fund Facility will be approved for Ukraine after the monitoring program expires.
As reported, the International Monetary Fund has been supporting Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. In March 2022, Ukraine received $1.4 billion under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). In October 2022, Ukraine got $1.3 billion in additional emergency funding from the IMF.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Planning and International Cooperation Minister Imad Fakhoury on Saturday discussed with US officials the assistance to Jordan for the year 2018 and the general budget in accordance with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last February.
The assistance is expected to be endorsed by the US Congress in the next few weeks, a Planning Ministry statement said, following meetings with several US senior officials including Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs at the US Department of Treasury David Malpass and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs at the US Department of States Manisha Singh, in addition to senior staffers of the US Senate's Appropriation Committee.
During the meetings, held on the sidelines of the World Bank's (WB) "Fragility Forum 2018: Managing Risks for Peace and Stability" between March 5 and 7, Fakhoury briefed the officials on the latest economic developments in Jordan, including the challenges generated by the regional turmoil and hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees, according to the statement.
He outlined the progress made in the field of development and of the reform agenda under the Executive Development Programme, as well as the Jordan Economic Growth Plan 2018-2022.
He also voiced appreciation for the US support including the 2018-2022 MoU, which stipulated $1.275 billion of aid each year at least.
Held every two years by the WB, the Fragility Forum brings together actors from the humanitarian, development, peace and security communities to share practical solutions and lessons learned in order to explore innovative ways to improve development approaches to foster peace and stability, the statement read.
A key panelist in the forum, Fakhoury shed light on the efforts Jordan has been exerting to deal with refugees and on the challenges it has been facing as a result, reiterating the importance of fair burden sharing. He urged for sustained and additional support to host communities to help them in maintaining basic service delivery in critical sectors such as water, municipal services, health, and education among others.
Jordan was invited to the forum as recognition of it being a "regional and global model" in dealing with refugee crises s through the development of the Jordan response plans and the Jordan Compact, according to the statement.
Fakhoury also met with WB President Jim Yong Kim, CEO Kristalina Georgieva, and Merza Hasan, executive director, in the presence of Jordan Ambassador to the US Dina Kawar.
The two sides discussed cooperation, including the bank's support to Jordan in 2018 and the preparations for a number of projects including a new highly concessional development policy loan and a number of technical support programmes expected to help Jordan deliver on its reform agenda as per the Jordan Economic Growth Plan 2018-2022.
The WB is one of Jordan's important long-term development partners, as agreements signed in 2017 with the bank reached about $1.5 billion, providing essential support to the education, health, SMEs, youth, financial inclusion and municipal sectors in addition to budget support, the statement concluded.
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Bemidji Police Department prepares for dual homecomings
BEMIDJI – Local law enforcement are preparing for increased activity in the area with two homecoming football games in two days.
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The exclusive event was held at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah on 03 February 2023
Over 800 staff from across the Zubair Automotive Group and their families attended
Muscat: Commemorating five decades of success and growth in the country, the Zubair Automotive Group (ZAG) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special event for its dedicated staff and their families. The casual and fun-filled event took place at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah on 03 February 2023 and was a memorable experience for all who attended.
Present at the event were Mohammad Al Farei, Chief Operating Officer of the Zubair Automotive Group, together with Several executive management members and personnel from Zubair Automotive Group companies. The event also saw the attendance of over 800 of staff from across the Group and their families.
“At Zubair Automotive Group, our employees are a part of our family and the backbone of our success. We are both honoured and proud to have celebrated this milestone alongside them,” said Mohammad Al Farei, Chief Operating Officer of the Zubair Automotive Group.“On behalf of the entire Group, I would like to thank them for their tireless dedication and commitment, which has helped us reach where we are today. This event was a testament to our commitment to them, and we are grateful for everyone who attended and shared this special day with us.”
The celebration included a variety of exciting activities, including bouncing castles for children, fun and entertaining shows, and several mini-games and contests for both children and adults, providing a fun and competitive atmosphere for people of all ages to enjoy. There was also live music by an Omani Band for everyone to enjoy. The event was an excellent opportunity for the staff and their families to come together, have a good time, and celebrate the Zubair Automotive Group's achievements over the past 50 years.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 9:50 AM
Last updated: Fri 1 Dec 2023, 11:29 AM
"Hearing no objections, it is so decided," said COP28 President, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, followed by the sound of the gavel hitting the table and applause erupting all around the room.
This was the historic moment when over $420 million was pledged for the 'loss and damage' fund, within an hour of the decision , demonstrating the collective political will to support those most vulnerable to climate change.
Thursday was the first time when a decision had been adopted on day 1 of any COP . "The speed in which we have done so is also unique, phenomenal and historic," said Jaber.
Watch the moment the pledge was made, as delegates and representatives from countries stood up clapping, cheering, and embracing each other in awe. Dr Sultan is also seen urging them to celebrate the moment, as he stands with a big smile on his face.
"This is evidence that we can deliver. COP28 can and will deliver," he said.
What is the 'loss and damage' fund?
According to the UN, the fund has been a long-standing demand of developing nations on the frontlines of climate change coping with the cost of the devastation caused by ever-increasing extreme weather events such as drought, floods, and rising seas.
The UAE and Germany were leading forces this COP, as they contributed $100 million each to the fund.
The UK committed £40 million for the Fund and £20 million for other arrangements, Japan contributed $10 million and the US committed $17.5 million.
The fund became operational on Thursday after agreement by the five countries. It was first launched during COP27 in Egypt.
Inputs from AFP
UAE: COP28 in Dubai makes history, agrees on loss and damage fund on day 1
As it happened: COP28 UAE 'delivers history', adopts decision on day 1
“Pledges mean nothing. It's time to take action”
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No change in Abu Dhabi airport baggage rules
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi International Airport has rubbished a circular regarding a ban imposed on carton boxes and sacks from December 15.
From Wednesday morning, a circular, supposedly from the airport, went viral on social media.
The circular stated: "All airlines operating from Abu Dhabi International Airport are hereby informed that effective December 15, 2017, in line with the implementation of safety and security standards and procedures at Abu Dhabi International Airport, cartons and sacks are banned to ensure smooth operations for all airlines. This step is taken to improve customer service, fast check-in and to avoid break down of baggage belts during heavy loads while multiple flights are operating."
The wordings of the circular were dubious in nature but got shared widely on social media.
However, an Abu Dhabi International Airport official denied release of such a circular.
The airport said in a statement: "There has been a statement circulating in public domain stating that Abu Dhabi International Airport no longer allows carton boxes or sacks as luggage for travelling passengers. Abu Dhabi Airports confirms that this statement is false and not related to the company or any of its operating airports."
This March, Dubai Airports had made changes to baggage rules. However, Abu Dhabi Airport has assured passengers that for now there is no change to luggage policy.
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Pelosi has to repudiate her abortion support
(MENAFN) Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker, could not have holy communion in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and does not have to put herself for the Eucharist till she “publicly repudiates” her aid of miscarriage and abortion, as reported by Salvatore Cordileone, an American prelate of the Catholic Church as well as the archbishop of Archdiocese of San Francisco in California.
Pelosi states she is a religious Roman Catholic, however, summoned on Americans to elect for Democrats to authorize legally abortion following an oozed Supreme Court opinion asked the practice.
Cordileone has sent a written message to the Catholic faithful saying, “After numerous attempts to speak with her to help her understand the grave evil she is perpetrating, the scandal she is causing, and the danger to her own soul she is risking, I have determined that the point has come in which I must make a public declaration that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion ‘rights’ and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance.”
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Qatar to construct ship fleet, seeking to be worldwide gas power
(MENAFN) Qatar wants to become a worldwide gas power by spending in "hundreds of ships" that can ship liquefied natural gas (LNG), in agreement with Qatar’s energy minister on Tuesday.
The Gulf nation is in the process of creating “the largest fleet of ships in the world” to export LNG, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, who is also the head and boss of QatarEnergy, informed German daily Bild.
A sum of €20 billion (USD20.7 billion) was invested in the fleet, which is now being constructed in China and South Korea. There will be "hundreds of ships" that would make Qatar a worldwide gas power, he further noted.
Earlier in the day, al-Kaabi inked a deal with Germany which would yearly ship 2 million tons of LNG to the European nation effective 2026.
"This is the first deal we've ever made in Germany. As you know, there is no (LNG) terminal in Germany. A new one is being built,” he added.
"If you look at the total consumption, this corresponds to around 3% of German gas consumption," he continued.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The General Command of the UAE Armed Forces announced the martyrdom of Emirati serviceman, 29-year-old Sergeant Ali Khalifa Hashel Al Mismari, on Sunday.
Hailing from Fujairah's Gharfa area, Mismari laid down his life while performing his national duty as part of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition's Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen.
Families and relatives of the martyrs mourned his death as they received news of his martyrdom.
"The martyr has honourably and bravely sacrificed his soul and blood for his nation," they said.
Saeed Al Mismari, brother of the martyr, said the family was shocked to learn of his death. "His sacrifice is a source of pride and honour to the family."
The 29-year-old was married and had two kids - a three-year-old daughter, Fatima, and a one-and-half-year-old son, Khalifa.
"He is one of the nine siblings," added the brother. "He has four brothers; all servicemen, and five sisters."
The martyr insisted on taking part in the war in Yemen from the very beginning to defend justice and legitimacy, said Al Mismari.
"He used to be in regular contact with his family; the last was two weeks ago."
Commenting on character, the brother said that the martyr was a kind man and an obedient son, who was compassionate with his siblings.
"He was respected and loved by his friends due to his dedication and good manners."
Ibrahim Al Mismari, another brother, said he will remain as one of the greatest heroes of the UAE Armed Forces. "It is an honour for the entire family, Al Gharfa city, and the UAE to be crowned with his martyrdom."
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(MENAFN- Khaama Press) The Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives has released initial reports and transcripts of its interviews with some officials involved in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
According to this report, none of the reasons presented by President Joe Biden regarding the US withdrawal from Afghanistan were accurate.
Michael McCaul, the chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives, published the committee's interviews with some American officials responsible for coordinating the evacuation process of non-combatants from Afghanistan.
The committee interviewed and published transcripts with Ross Wilson, former US ambassador to Kabul, and Sam Aranson, a diplomat providing consular services during the withdrawal process.
The committee stated that President Biden, after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, repeatedly claimed in speeches justifying his decision that Afghan government forces could defend their country without direct US military support.
Biden also claimed that the US had achieved its mission objectives in Afghanistan, which included killing Osama bin Laden, the former leader of Al-Qaeda, and rooting out the group.
Furthermore, the committee noted that despite the Doha Agreement signed between the Trump administration and the Taliban in 2020, the US was not compelled to withdraw from Afghanistan.
The committee argued that Biden's reasons for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan were not valid, citing internal assessments indicating that Afghan forces could not withstand the Taliban without US air support, military advisors, and contractors.
Military leaders and senior NATO allies considered maintaining 2,500 US troops and 6,000 NATO troops in Afghanistan for counter-terrorism missions to be the best option.
Many diplomats in the Biden administration and American military personnel supported a conditional withdrawal from Afghanistan, but Biden rejected all such suggestions.
The committee criticized Biden's government for delaying the evacuation of Afghan allies, leaving thousands of them stranded in Afghanistan or third countries.
According to the report, Biden's administration repeatedly misled the American public about the situation in Kabul, issuing statements inconsistent with reports from the State Department and the military.
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