(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Nov 20 (KUNA) -- The European Union voiced its support on Monday to referral of the situation in Palestine at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
"Our support for the ICC has not changed. The EU continues to support ICC.
This is an independent and impartial judicial institution, which has no political objectives to pursue. We respect the court's independence and impartiality," EU spokesman for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano told a news conference here today.
"It is the duty of the ICC prosecutor to investigate all alleged crimes in specific situation, no matter where they happen," he added.
On Friday, the Hague-based ICC said that it has received a referral of the Situation in the State of Palestine, from five States Parties: South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Comoros, and Djibouti.
"In receiving the referral, my Office confirms that it is presently conducting an investigation into the Situation in the State of Palestine," said ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan.
Meanwhile, Stano said that Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the 27-member European Union will hold an informal video teleconference Monday evening to discuss the situation in the Gaza strip and the region.
He noted that EU High Representative will brief the ministers on the outcome of his visit to the Gulf and Middle East from 16 to 20 November
The spokesman clarified that there is one change in the agenda which is that Saudi Minister for Foreign Affairs , Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, will not be participating in the video conference as announced earlier.
The Saudi foreign minister is currently leading a delegation of Foreign ministers from the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in China, he said.
Moreover, Prince Faisal will be attending in person the next EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels in December, he added. (end)
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Kuwait, Czech Republic Discuss Ties, Support For Relieving Kuwaitis' Of Schengen
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 21 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Majdi Dhafiri met Tuesday, in the Czech capital Prague, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Non-European Countries, Economic and Development Cooperation of the Czech Republic, Martin Talpa.
During the meeting, both sides examined mutual and bilateral ties between the two counties, besides discussing Schengen visa exemption for Kuwaiti citizens.
The Czech side affirmed full support for Kuwait for finalizing all required measures as soon as possible, noting the Czech Republic supportive role in this regard particularly when it takes over the European Union Chairmanship in July.
Al-Dhafiri's visit to the European country came in line with the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry's plan for serving the State of Kuwait's interests, facilitating citizens' issues, cementing ties with friendly states and opening new horizons for cooperation with the foreign nations at various levels. (end)
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Smokers and obese Minnesotans would be targeted for health-improvement programs, soaring health-care costs could slow a bit and thousands more Minnesotans would be added to public programs.
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Seoul, Tokyo to Hold Strategic Dialogue
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) South Korea and Japan plan to hold a strategic dialogue next week to discuss ways to mend their ties after Japan's territorial claims over South Korea's Dokdo islets and other history disputes drove a wedge between the countries, sources said Sunday. Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki may fly to Seoul to hold the strategic dialogue with his counterpart, South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Kyou-hyun, according to South Korea's (Yonhap) News Agency. "It is likely that it will be held in the middle of next week although the schedule is subject to change," one of the sources said. The planned strategic dialogue, aimed at discussing long-term security and bilateral issues, is the first to be held between Seoul and Tokyo since the February inauguration of South Korea's President Park Geun-hye. The last one was held in early January under the former administration of President Lee Myung-bak, whose unexpected visit last year to Dokdo, South Korea's easternmost islets claimed by Japan, sharply raised diplomatic tension with the neighboring country. The meeting also comes at a time when Seoul-Tokyo relations have remained unusually icy for over a year as Japan's Shinzo Abe government renewed the country's territorial claims to the islets and made nationalistic remarks over the country's past imperialism. The two countries were to hold a meeting between their foreign ministers in April, but Seoul canceled it after Japan's Cabinet members visited the controversial Yasukuni shrine, honoring war criminals from Japan's imperialistic era. In the upcoming meeting, the officials are expected to discuss ways to mend their strained ties as well as regional security issues that include the aftereffects of North Korea's recent purge of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's once-powerful uncle Jang Song-thaek. Seoul also plans to focus on Japan's on-going moves to strengthen its military capabilities, which should not cause security concerns on the Korea Peninsula, said the officials.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Vafa Ismayilova
Iran always wishes peace, security and prosperity to Azerbaijan, Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has said.
He made the remarks at the event dedicated to Iran's "Sacred Defense Week".
“Friendship and brotherhood between Iran and Azerbaijan are eternal and based on partnership. The neighborhood policy and neighboring countries are a priority for Iran. Proceeding from this, Iran wants to see peace in the strong, stable region and regional countries,” he said.
The ambassador said that private Iranian cargo companies illegally smuggling goods to the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, have been warned.
“The steps have been taken in this regard after receiving official information from Azerbaijan. Iranian companies have been instructed that Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty must be respected,” he said.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reported on September 24 that Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir Abdullahiyan discussed the regional situation and prospects of cooperation in economic, energy and other spheres at their meeting in New York held on the sidelines of the 76th UN General Assembly session.
It should be noted that Azerbaijani and Iranian officials earlier held several meetings to discuss the new conditions of traffic on the Gorus-Gafan road that emerged following Azerbaijan's liberation of its territories.
The Gorus-Gafan highway connects Armenia with Iran. A small section of this route passes through the territory of Azerbaijan in Eyvazli village of Gubadli region.
Recently, a number of Armenian media published panic reports that Azerbaijani police and customs officers were inspecting Iranian trucks crossing the territory of the republic.
On September 11, the Azerbaijani media outlets reported that a lot of Iranian trucks continue to enter the Azerbaijani territories in Karabakh under the temporary Russian peacekeeper control without Baku's consent.
Later, the Defence Ministry stated that foreign legal entities, individuals and their vehicles cannot enter the Azerbaijani territories without the country's consent and such cases violate Azerbaijan's laws.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Finland Prime Minister Juha Sipilä had discussions with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Helsinki today.
Following the meeting the Prime Ministers issued a Joint Declaration on closer energy cooperation between the two countries.
Finland and Sri Lanka said they wish to promote the development of clean and renewable energies and stressed on the importance of innovative technologies in climate change mitigation, both nationally and in the international context.
"I trust that with this Joint Declaration new opportunities will be opened for Finnish and Sri Lankan companies to collaborate in the energy sector. We also talked about many other fields where Finland has expertise and technologies to offer to Sri Lanka – digitalisation, education, and health and water technologies," Prime Minister Sipilä said.
The Finnish and Sri Lankan Prime Ministers noted the importance of sustainable, reliable and affordable supply of electricity, as well as a need for the intensified utilization of various waste fractions, e.g. municipal solid waste, for energy generation purposes.
Given that both Finland and Sri Lanka have excellent potential for the development of renewable energy sources, the two Prime Ministers' discussed possible opportunities for concrete collaboration in a sustainable, innovative and profitable way.
The two Prime Ministers noted that Finland can support Sri Lanka in its effort to acquire suitable technology from Finland to meet its renewable energy production goals and increasing demand.
The two Prime Ministers agreed that Finland and Sri Lanka will continue working to identify mutual areas of interest and possible cooperation activities in the areas of (but not limited to):
(1) Clean and renewable energy in power generation; wind, biomass, hydro, geothermal, wave, municipal, industrial, agro and solid waste
(2) Smart Power Generation - Flexible and energy efficient technologies in power plants with oil and gas
(3) Energy storage
(4) Small and Medium scale LNG terminals
The Prime Ministers agreed that a concrete showcase pilot project would be initiated in the field of wave energy and the national instruments facilitating the utility scale deployment of near shore wave energy power plants would be utilised as part of the implementation of Sri Lanka's Energy Plan to foster the use of the country's vast coastline and immense wave
The Finnish and Sri Lankan Prime Ministers stated that possible forms of cooperation under this Joint Statement may include
(1) Sharing knowledge, expertise and lessons learned
(2) Sharing experiences in making polices, regulation and standards in planning, implementation and development of technologies
(3) Facilitating the identification of joint projects, pilots and partnerships through visits, meetings, workshops, co-creation sessions and site evaluations
(4) Facilitating establishment of direct contacts and relations between public institutions and private companies, academia and public-private institutions in respective countries
(5) Exchanging best practices through workshops and study visits for experts
(6) Encouraging development of partnerships in the context of multilateral development programs and projects of international
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) A man swept away in Muttrah was found alive while the body of a missing child was recovered in Rustaq on Saturday.
A child missing in Rustaq's Wadi Hoqain area after torrential rain on Friday has been found dead. The body was recovered late on Saturday evening.
Two women and two children from a family had been swept away by a strong current in the wadi. Three bodies were found on Friday after an extensive search operation involving teams from the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulances (PACDA) and ROP the same day.
Search was suspended on Friday night and resumed the next day for the child. In Muttrah one of two persons missing has been found alive. In Al Khuwayr a man was rescued from a vehiclewhile in Al Mahaj in Amerat a family was rescued.
In Al Hamra's Wadi Gul a man stranded in his vehicle in a fast-flowing wadi was rescued by PACDA with help fromcitizens. In Sohar a family was rescued after their vehicle was stranded while crossing Wadi Halti.
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – Brazilian poultry protein exports (including all products, fresh and processed) totaled 420,900 tonnes in January, according to data released by the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) this Wednesday (8). The volume is a record for the month and exceeds by 20.6% that of January 2022.
Export revenue in the year's first month amounted to USD 856.6 million, 38.9% higher than in the same period last year.
The leading destination for Brazil's poultry exports was China, which imported 60,200 tonnes in January, 24.7% more than in 2022's same month. Other highlights were Japan, with 37,700 tonnes (+23.1%); Saudi Arabia , 32,400 tonnes (+111.3%); South Africa, 29,500 tonnes (+15 .7%); and the European Union, 21,800 tonnes (+20.4%).
“There was an increase in sales in virtually all major destinations for poultry exports from Brazil. The global setting, with supply pressure, among other reasons, due to the consequences of Avian Influenza in several territories, increased the demand for the Brazilian product. Despite the increase in foreign currency revenue, there is still intense pressure from production costs on products, which could influence sales in dollars in the coming months,” said in a note Luis Rua, market director of ABPA, recalling Brazil has never had and remains free of Avian Influenza in its territory.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Dutch government's decision to allocate more than EUR 2 billion next year in mainly security assistance to Ukraine is an important signal of support for efforts to restore the world order.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his video address , Ukrinform reports.
"Thank you, Mark, Mr. Prime Minister, and I am also grateful to the entire Dutch society. This is a timely signal. It is important to feel that the defense of freedom is backed by reliable and sincere support," he said.
Several more meetings with Ukraine's partners are scheduled for next week.
"There will be an important activity – new communication with our partners. The key thing now is to make sure that support for Ukraine will be sufficient next year as well. I thank all the countries considering this issue in the same way as we do. This signal must be sent to Russia: no matter what they do, the world will not get tired of defending freedom and international order," Zelensky said.
Earlier reports said that the Netherlands would send a new package of military aid to Ukraine, valued at EUR 2 billion. The funds will be used for the supply of ammunition, maintenance of equipment and weapons, improvement of cyber security, as well as for the restoration and reconstruction of the country. In 2024, the Netherlands will continue to train Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers.
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(MENAFN- brazil-arab news agency (anba))
rio de janeiro – brazil's state development bank bndes has approved a financing of brl 1.3 billion (usd 270 million) for the export of eleven embraer e-175 commercial jets to us's alaska air group. the airline operates a route network covering 120 destinations in north and central america, including hawaii, canada, mexico, costa rica, and belize, and it owns subsidiaries alaska airlines and horizon air.
the aircraft will be delivered to horizon between 2023 and 2024. this financing marks bndes' first aircraft export financing for alaska airlines and horizon air industries. horizon, acting as the importer, will commit to paying bndes in dollars, generating foreign exchange for brazil in that currency.
the bank sees the aeronautical sector as strategic, given its high value-added technological content, innovation, and workforce training potential. as customary in direct operations within the aeronautical industry, the aircraft will be the primary collateral for the financing.
the support of bndes to the export from embraer provides a competitiveness level similar to its international competitors that are financed by the development banks and export credit agencies of their respective countries.
bndes president aloizio mercadante highlighted the long-standing partnership between the bank and embraer in supporting aircraft exports. mercadante added that support for exports is essential to enhance national competitiveness, create jobs, and contribute to the trade balance.
translated by guilherme miranda
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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The amount of rock debris covering the world's glaciers is larger than previously thought – something that hasn't been considered in models of melting glaciers and rising sea levels.
This content was published on August 6, 2020 - 12:46 August 6, 2020 - 12:46 swissinfo.ch/dos
The study, run by Britain's Northumbria University and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), involved examining satellite imagery of every glacier in the world to manually verify the level of debris cover.
Three years and 923,000 square kilometres' worth later, the researchers found that some 29,000 square kilometres were covered by such debris – that's about 75% of the surface area of Switzerland.
'We now know that debris cover is present on almost half of Earth's glaciers, with 7.3% of the world's total mountain glacier area being covered,' lead researcher Sam Herreid stated in a media relase .
He also said that this information is important since previous models have omitted such debris cover from forecasts about how glaciers respond to changes in the climate.
Such debris forms when glaciers shrink and the eroded rock slides down the mountainsides to gather on the ice surface. There, it can form a thick protective layer, reducing the rate of melting.
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KABUL: Ministry of Public Health on Monday said that it has recorded 708 new cases and 35 deaths across the country in the past 24 hours.
Ministry said that out of 2,588 suspected samples tested in laboratories in the past 24 hours, 708 were reported positive.
The total tally since the outbreak of the epidemic reached to 145,008 cases in the country.
Ministry said that 594 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours.
The death number exceeded to 6,515 in the country since the outbreak of the pandemic.


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Turkey blasts Dutch parliament motion on 1915 events
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ANKARA, Feb 22 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the Dutch parliament's motion recognizing the Armenian allegations of "genocide" during 1915 events.
"We strongly condemn the decision of the Netherlands' House of Representatives today to recognize the 1915 events as 'genocide'," Turkey's Anadolu Agency quoted the ministry as saying in a statement. Describing the Dutch parliament's decision as "baseless," the ministry said the decision has no place in either history or justice. "Therefore, it has no legal binding or validity. Turkey's position regarding 1915 events is based on historical facts and principle of law," according to the statement.
Turkey's position on the events of 1915 is that deaths of Armenians in eastern Anatolia in 1915 occurred after some sided with invading Russians and revolted against Ottoman forces. A subsequent relocation of Armenians resulted in numerous casualties.
Ankara does not accept the claim of genocide but acknowledges there were casualties on both sides during World War I.
Ankara has repeatedly proposed the creation of a joint commission of historians from Turkey and Armenia plus international experts to tackle the issue. (end) rs.gb
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Investors Seek to Avoid Bear Market, Indexes Jump
Stocks jumped Friday, as investors looked to steer the S&P 500 away from official bear market territory.
The Dow Jones Industrials climbed 295.85 points to 32,026.15, as it looked to break a six-day losing streak
The S&P 500 restocked 66.53 points to 3,996.61.
The NASDAQ Composite spiked 316.09 points, or 2.8%, to 11,687.05.
Despite those gains, the major averages were on track to post weekly losses. The Dow is down nearly 3%, while the S&P 500 ducked about 3%, and NASDAQ has slipped about 4%.
Most S&P 500 sectors moved higher on Friday led by gains in consumer discretionary and information technology. It was a broad-based comeback with 85% of the S&P 500 in the green.
American Express, Boeing, and Salesforce rose about 4% each, leading the Dow higher.
Following strong gains on Thursday, heavily shorted meme stocks AMC Entertainment and GameStop popped 13.8% and 8.5%, respectively. Carvana ripped 20% higher.
Meanwhile, Twitter shares plunged 13% after Elon Musk announced a standstill in the takeover deal as he awaits more details on the platform's fake accounts
On the earnings front, Affirm shares soared 31% on the back of a better-than-expected earnings report.
Treasury prices gained sharply, with yields slumping to 2.91% from Thursday's 2.86%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices strengthened $2.58 at $108.71 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices tumbled $19.00 to $1,805.60 U.S. an ounce.
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Editorial: Bills could keep state parks open in shutdown
We applaud efforts to keep state parks open if another state shutdown occurs.
Bills have been introduced in the House and Senate that say state parks must remain open, even if a biennial budget hasn't been enacted. If a state budget hasn't been adopted, money from the state parks account in the natural resources fund would be appropriated in the amount necessary to keep state parks and recreation areas operating.
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(MENAFN) Recent research sheds light on the precarious situation faced by migrant workers employed on farms in the UK, revealing a troubling trend of workers taking out substantial loans to cover initial expenses without assurance of sufficient income to repay their debts. Conducted by Focus on Labor Exploitation (Flex), the study found that nearly three-quarters of workers engaged under the seasonal employment scheme, which facilitates the hiring of approximately 45,000 individuals annually on six-month visas, borrowed an average of over £1,200 to finance their journey to the UK. Importantly, many of these workers lacked clarity regarding their prospective earnings upon arrival, exacerbating financial uncertainty.
These findings underscore existing concerns regarding the UK's visa regime, particularly its implications for vulnerable migrant workers within the agricultural sector. With the agricultural industry grappling with labor shortages exacerbated by Brexit, the seasonal employment scheme serves as a vital lifeline for farmers. However, the structure of the visa system leaves workers susceptible to the risk of debt bondage and exploitation, rendering them unable to extricate themselves from exploitative working and living conditions, despite assurances to the contrary.
The report coincides with a damning assessment from the UK Border and Immigration watchdog regarding the visa system for care workers, which similarly highlights the vulnerability of migrants to "appalling" exploitation. Lucila Granada, CEO of FLEX, expresses disappointment at the persistence of dangers faced by farm workers, despite these concerns being raised as early as 2021.
Acknowledging efforts by operators to enhance information provision to potential employees and combat illegal practices by local intermediaries, the report also recognizes the willingness of food retailers to address labor abuses within their supply chains. However, the enduring vulnerability of migrant farm workers underscores the imperative for sustained action to safeguard their rights and well-being. Despite progress in certain areas, systemic challenges persist, necessitating comprehensive reforms to protect the rights and dignity of all workers within the agricultural sector.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday warned that the continuation of the Israeli war on Gaza could exacerbate regional conditions, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians.
During a meeting with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, the King reiterated Jordan's rejection of the forced displacement of the Palestinians within or outside of Gaza, noting that the world must reject attempts to create conditions for displacement, according to a Royal Court statement.
The meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, covered the importance of stepping up efforts to increase and deliver humanitarian and relief aid to the Gaza Strip.
His Majesty stressed the need to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of sufficient humanitarian and relief aid to Gaza and the provision of food, medicine, water and fuel without delay, warning that the humanitarian situation will deteriorate if military operations continue, the statement said.
For his part, President Christodoulides expressed appreciation for Jordan's role, led by the King, in ensuring the provision of relief and medical aid into Gaza, voicing Cyprus' support for these efforts.
His Majesty also warned of the dangerous developments in the West Bank and the Israeli violations in Jerusalem, warning of a spike in violence, especially by settlers.
The King commended Cyprus' position in support of working towards peace on the basis of the two-state solution, calling for increasing support for UNRWA to enable it to continue its vital services in accordance with its UN mandate, according to the statement.
Discussions also covered bilateral ties, with the two leaders expressing keenness to bolster Jordan-Cyprus relations and expanding prospects for cooperation across various fields.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Jordan's Ambassador to Cyprus Basheer Zoubi and the accompanying Cypriot delegation attended the meeting.
President Christodoulides departed Jordan later on Tuesday.
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SD defers to insurance companies on health care law
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South Dakota will allow insurance companies to decide whether to allow a few thousand state residents to keep their health plans that otherwise would be canceled under the federal health care law.
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Cellectar Dips on Q2 Figures
Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRB), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted treatments for cancer, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
As of June 30,, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $24.8 million, compared to $35.7 million as of December 31, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was approximately $10.8 million. The company believes its cash on hand is adequate to fund basic budgeted operations into the third quarter of 2023.
The net loss attributable to common stockholders for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 was ($7.4) million, or ($1.22) per share, compared to ($6.0) million, or ($1.14) per share, in the quarter ended June 30, 2021, while the loss attributable to common stockholders in the first half of 2022 was ($13.6) million, or ($2.22) per share, compared to ($12.4) million, or ($2.45) per share for the first half of 2021.
CLRB shares dipped 11 cents, or 2.2%, to $4.89.
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Dubai – Following the agenda with the chambers of commerce of the United Arab Emirates, the president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC), Osmar Chohfi, visited the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry this Thursday (14). He was received by the organization’s president, Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi.
Chohfi (left) and Al Nuaimi (right): Rapprochement between the chambers of commerce
They discussed the possibility of Brazilian companies using the UAE as a platform for international business and investments in sports – the emirate is known for adventure tourism – and Al Nuaimi said he would support ABCC member companies in marketing their products in Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to giving support to the Brazilian entity in events and missions.
The secretary-general of the ABCC, Tamer Mansour, also participated in the meeting. He spoke on the possibility of the emirate organizing a mission to Brazil to expand business in the ceramic and ornamental stone sector between the regions.
The presidents of the entities commented on the importance of having a direct maritime trade route between Brazil and the UAE.
The meeting was also attended by the acting director-general of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mohammed Al Teneiji, and the director of Investment Promotion and Business Development specialist, Imad Oubiri, among other managers at the organization. From the ABCC, the head of the international office in Dubai, Rafael Solimeo, and the Institutional Relations manager of the organization, Fernanda Baltazar, were also present.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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Amman, Aug.6 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday thanked members of the Lower House of Parliament for their efforts during the house's extraordinary session during which they passed a package of legislation pertaining to the development of the judiciary.
During a meeting with the house speaker, members of the permanent office, and heads of committees at the Al Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah emphasized the importance of coordination and cooperation between the parliament and government to serve citizens' interests.
His Majesty said the legislative performance of the parliament during the current session was up to expectations, pointing out that having efficient parliamentary committees contributes to developing the chamber's performance and enhancing its legislative and supervisory role.
"You have challenges, especially the economic one, but we are moving in the right direction," the King told the lawmakers, adding: "It is not always easy to solve problems as quickly as we want, but we must always think about how to move forward."
His Majesty stressed that the legislature and the government must always work together to pass important laws without delay to overcome difficult challenges at the local and regional levels.
He hailed the team spirit and effective coordination various state institutions maintained in the past period.
Speaking about municipal and local councils elections slated for August 15, King Abdullah said the polls will help in better identifying development priorities in the various regions of the Kingdom.
On Jerusalem ad the Palestinian cause, the King said there will be no breakthrough in the peace process, if there is no U.S. commitment to supporting a solution to the Palestinian issue.
"Without the Hashemite custodianship and the steadfastness of the Jerusalemites, the holy sites would have been lost many years ago", His Majesty said, asserting: "Our success requires one stand with the Palestinian brothers, so that our cause wouldn't be weakened and our rights would be maintained."
He warned that the future of the Palestinian issue is at stake and reaching a solution is becoming even more difficult. In this context, King Abdullah called for more efforts and intensive work with the U.S. administration to make the necessary progress in the coming period.
The King also spoke about yesterday's shooting incident in the southern governorate of Ma'an where a policeman was killed and said security agencies are a red line and that the rule of law must always be upheld.
Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament Atef Tarawneh said the house will remain committed to its legislative and supervisory role, expressing appreciation for His Majesty's keenness to communicate with legislators.
Heads of the House's committees reviewed legislative achievements they had accomplished in the legal, economic, administrative, educational, youth, women, culture, health, agriculture, labor, energy, transport and tourism fields.
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Kuwait- 'MoI' issues new regulations concerning domestic workers
(MENAFN- Arab Times) The Deputy Premier, Minister of Interior and Acting Minister of Defense Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah has issued new regulations concerning domestic labor and related procedures.
The first article states that domestic workers recruiting agencies must obtain guarantee of KD 40,000 valid for two years from a local bank starting from the date of filing the application in order to obtain or renew license for practicing activities that involve the recruitment of domestic workers from outside the country.
It stipulates the issuance or renewal of license for companies that recruit domestic workers from outside the country requires guarantee of KD 100,000 from a local bank and in the event of opening branches, the company will obtain additional guarantee of KD 40,000 for each branch with two years validity starting from the date of filing the application.
Meanwhile, article two states that contracts for bringing in domestic workers - as indicated in Article 18 of Law 68/2015 are signed in accordance with amended law, while article three indicates the basic salary of a domestic worker shouldn't be less than KD 60 monthly.
Article four stipulates that legal sector of the Domestic Workers Department will convene to settle disputes in accordance with stipulated procedures incase of disagreement between parties of the contract signed for recruiting domestic workers.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Following the emergency meeting of foreign ministers at the , Foreign Minister called on countries in the region to use all diplomatic and legal means to defend the status of .
At the request of Palestine and Jordan and with the support of Morocco, an Arab league emergency meeting took place on Saturday, December 9 in Cairo, to "review the developments regarding the of the city of as the capital Israel."
The meeting brought together several foreign ministers of Arabic speaking countries to discuss concrete actions to be taken regarding President , "which undermines the legal and historical status of Al Quds," according to a press release issued by the Palestinian delegation to the League of Arab States.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Bourita urged "to undertake intense and pragmatic actions to deal with the."
"We must undertake intense and pragmatic actions to face the American decision regarding 's status, and use all the diplomatic and legal means available to us to defend our rights," said the Moroccan diplomat.
"We must react with responsibility and not make hasty decisions that we can not apply, in order to preserve our credibility," he added.
For the Foreign Minister, the US decision "is a dangerous turning point in the political and legal status of this holy city and a reprehensible transgression of the results of peace negotiations."
He also called for coordination of to defend the status of Jerusalem.
According to the Moroccan Minister, Donald Trump's decision gives a "pretext to the Israeli authorities to go ahead in their systematic policy of Judaization of the holy city and obliteration of its religious and spiritual stamp."
League Secretary-General Ahmed Abdul-Geith strongly condemned the US' willingness to recognize Al Quds as the capital of Israel and relocate the US embassy in Israel to the holy city.
Many Arab leaders, including King Mohammed VI, King Abdullah of Jordan, and King Abdulaziz bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, attempted to stop Trump from taking the decision.
Despite international pressure, Trump "opened the gates of hell," in the words of Hamas, and formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, becoming the first ever American president to do so.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 10:03 PM
Last updated: Wed 29 Mar 2023, 10:05 PM
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Wednesday warned motorists of traffic delays on Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31 on key roads due to a major cycling event.
Al Meydan Street and Manama Street in Dubai will be affected from from 9:30pm until 1:00am, the authority tweeted.
The closure is due to Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament 2023 which is taking place on both days. The 75km event 2023 will include multiple categories.
Motorists have been advised to depart early or use alternative routes.
Held under the theme 'Limitless Abilities' and organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the NAS Sports Tournament is the biggest event of its kind in terms of participation and prize money, and has been held every year in the Holy Month of Ramadan since 2013 at the iconic Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.
The tournament, now in its 10th edition, carries a total prize purse of Dh 4 million and has been one of the top sporting attractions held annually.
Dh 3 million will be disbursed among the winners of eight sports events at NAS, including volleyball, padel tennis, Jiu-Jitsu, archery, fencing, wheelchair basketball, running, and cycling. Dh 1 million worth prizes will be distributed among the audience.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The international community should increase pressure on the Russian Federation and force it to comply with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and Punishment.
That's according to Dmytro Lubinets , the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for human rights, who addressed the issue on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
"The international community should increase pressure on the Russian Federation and force it to comply with its international legal obligations, including the Convention against Torture!" Lubinets wrote. Read also:
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He recalled that on this day in 1984, the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which entered into force three years later.
According to him, the problem of torture is extremely relevant during the war Russia is waging against Ukraine as there are known facts where Ukrainian prisoners of war, civilians, in particular children and women, have been subjected to torture. Read also:
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"We also have evidence of the abuse of Ukrainian political prisoners illegally enslaved by Russia. This is an unacceptable violation of human rights and the norms of international humanitarian law," the ombudsman emphasized.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, in September, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin, during a meeting with the UN special rapporteur on torture, Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, said about 90% of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by Russia had gone through the horrors of torture, rape, threats of sexual violence, or other forms of ill-treatment.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi's powerful Crown Prince oversaw the signing of several investment and cooperation deals yesterday, as Turkey and the United Arab Emirates move to repair relations and boost economic ties.
The agreements were signed during a visit by the Crown Prince, H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who's seen as the de facto leader and the force behind the UAE's foreign policy posture. It was his first official trip to Turkey since 2012, and the highest-level visit by an Emirati official since relations hit a low.
The Crown Prince's brother who is the UAE national security adviser, H H Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited Turkey in August as the first major step toward mending strained ties.
The falling out between Ankara and Abu Dhabi reverberated across the Middle East.
The Crown Prince was welcomed at the Turkish presidential complex in Ankara in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute.
He and Erdogan later oversaw the signing of almost a dozen cooperation agreements, including in trade, energy and the environment, as well as deals allowing direct investments and cooperation between the two countries' stock exchanges and central banks. The Prince's visit to Turkey is viewed as part of a wider effort by the UAE to recalibrate its foreign policy.
Erdogan said after his meeting with Sheikh Tahnoun in August that he expected increased investments from the UAE in Turkey. Turkey's trade and finance ministers visited Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Tuesday, a visit that further helped set the stage for yesterday's top level meeting in Ankara.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with representatives of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction is a normal process, not something extraordinary.
A source in the faction said this in a comment to Ukrinform.
"I think that in this case, the topic of the meeting is not important. MPs have never met with the President during the full-scale invasion. And this is logical because the head of state is a busy man. The head of the faction, David Arakhamia, is always in touch with Volodymyr Zelensky. He provides MPs with all the necessary information. However, many questions have accumulated. I think this meeting will be a certain incentive for MPs," the source said.
He added that the meeting was most likely initiated by Arakhamia.
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"I think the meeting will be interesting. At the same time, I don't think it will be extraordinary. This is a completely normal process - the President meets with his team," the representative of the political party summarized.
As reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky is gathering representatives of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction for a meeting on February 21. This will be the first meeting of the Head of State with members of the faction since February 24, 2022.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2017 (WAM) -- The second batch of Developee Engineers Programme has completed their one-year intensive educational programme at the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, FANR. The programme graduates, comprising of eight young Emiratis, will start their nuclear career at FANR.
"Journey to Excellence" was the theme of an event held by FANR to graduate the new batch, where the senior management stressed importance of embracing excellence ensuring that its work meeting UAE government national priorities.
In 2016, FANR launched its Developee Engineers Programme, the first of its kind in the middle east. The Developee Engineers programme is designed to provide fresh engineers graduates with fundamental knowledge necessary to understand technical concepts applicable to nuclear engineering and regulation. The goal of the programme focuses on equipping graduates with the skills needed to understand the day-to-day duties of the Operations Division.
"FANR, being the UAE nuclear regulator, works to ensure the human capital sustainability of the UAE Nuclear Energy Programme. Building and equipping national capacity with necessary skills and knowledge to lead the sector," said Christer Viktorsson, FANR Director-General. "Education and training constitute a cornerstone of this knowledge-intensive sector which are necessary to sustain the nuclear power programme."
Sustainability of the UAE Nuclear Programme is a priority at FANR where it develops programmes that ensure human capital are ready to take the helm in the near future.
In 2017, the percentage of Emiratis reached 62% of FANR overall workforce. FANR is currently developing its competency framework for newly recruited Emirati staff members. FANR chose to adopt the IAEA's Systematic Assessment of the Regulatory Competence Needs methodology to ensure that its Emirati staff members have the competences they need to carry out the required functions at the nuclear regulatory body.
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Published: Tue 24 May 2022, 10:58 AM
Last updated: Tue 24 May 2022, 12:14 PM
A dust storm has hit parts of Abu Dhabi, with visibility reduced to less than 100 metres in some areas. The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a dust storm alert, with varying intensities expected:
Suspended dust reduced visibility to less than 100 metres in Al Hamra (Al Dhafra) and Umm Al Sheif Island on Tuesday morning. Visibility has been brought down to less than 500 metres on Dalma Island, according to the NCM.
Countries in the Middle East have been hit by sand storms, with flight operations in two Arab countries – Kuwait and Iraq – affected.
Last night, the NCM had predicted that a storm brewing over the Arabian Gulf would hit the western part of the UAE today after blowing over Saudi Arabia.
On Tuesday, social media handle Storm Centre posted satellite images showing the movement of the dust:
Earlier today, forecasters predicted severe dusty weather conditions in the UAE with a decrease in temperatures over the next few days. Windy conditions will persist, with speeds reaching 45kmph, affecting visibility.
Severe dust storms have engulfed parts of the Middle East over the past few days. For the second time this month, Kuwait International Airport suspended all flights temporarily on Monday because of the dust.
A heavy sandstorm in Iraq forced the closure of some state schools and offices and halted flights at Baghdad International Airport. Other countries, including Saudi Arabia, have issued dust storm alerts as well.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Travelers from Agadir will soon be able to sail to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. According to a statement released by several Spanish media, a maritime route between Tenerife and Agadir will be available soon, as announced by Carlos Alson, president of the Tenerife Island Council, on Thursday. Alonso, accompanied by Tenerife's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Delia Herrera, traveled to Morocco to reinforce the friendly relationship between the Canary Islands and Morocco, and, in particular, with the city of Agadir, which has collaborated with Tenerife on many sector project. Alonso is confident that this new route will strengthen the islands' relations with Morocco. Alonso toured the port in Agadir, explaining his intention to establish a maritime route for the transport of goods and passengers, based on the study he carried out three years ago in the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. 'It seemed like a dream and we realized it. Tenerife already has 2 airlines with Casablanca and Agadir. Now, a new step has been taken by the Island Council of Tenerife to make the Tenerife-Agadir maritime route a reality, opening up new opportunities!' tweeted Delia Herrera. Alonso met with representatives of strategic economic sectors and the mayor of Agadir, with whom he analyzed the cooperation projects between both territories. "It is about updating the data and defining together with the Moroccan authorities the type and conditions [transport goods, location, etc.] of line," the president said. The friendly relationship between both territories has consolidated and strengthened relations between the Canary Islands and Morocco, specifically the Souss Massa region. The new maritime route will add a third connection between Tenerife and Morocco, on top of two air routes, operated by, Royal Air Maroc and Binter, which serve Tenerife from Casablanca and"
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank ( ) has approved a new Water Strategy for 2021-2025:“Towards a Water-Secure Africa.”
The five-year strategy, approved on 17 November 2021, aims to increase water security in Africa, and to foster its sustainable, green and inclusive socio-economic growth and development.
“This is a significant milestone for the Bank in terms of seeing water development and sanitation as key components toward improving the quality of life for the people of Africa,” said Dr. Beth Dunford, the Bank's Vice President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development.
She said the strategy would help the African Development Bank Group expand its role as the continent's partner, while promoting integrated development and management of Africa's water sector.
The strategy will guide the Bank's implementation of its Policy on Water, which it approved earlier this year ( )
The Water Strategy's four pillars underscore the importance of water and sanitation for socio-economic development; sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity; food production and nutrition; and hydropower.
The Strategy aligns with the Bank's High 5s, and thus contributes also to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union's Agenda 2063.
“Water is a key enabler for many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and the Bank considers water to be essential for life, health, dignity, empowerment, environmental sustainability, peace and prosperity,” said Osward Chanda, the Bank's Director for Water Development and Sanitation.
More than 100 Bank stakeholders provided inputs to develop the Strategy, which the Bank's Board lauded as exemplary.
Since 2010, the African Development Bank has invested an estimated $6.2 billion in water supply and sanitation services. At the end of October 2021, the Bank's active water sector portfolio stood at $5.02 billion, comprising 104 projects implemented in 40 countries, and five multinational projects.
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(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Baytex to Present at Peters & Co. Limited's 2022 Energy Conference
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2022) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) is pleased to announce that Edward LaFehr, President and CEO, will be presenting at Peters & Co. Limited's 2022 Energy Conference on Thursday September 15, 2022 at 8:50 am MDT. Interested parties can listen to the webcast by registering at the following URL:
A replay will be available on the Baytex website, , for six months following the presentation.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Jordan Exporters and Producers Association for Fruits and Vegetables (JEPA) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlandsembassyin Amman to promote, strengthen and expand trade between enterprises of both countries, an agricultural representative said on Thursday.
The memorandum of understanding aims at enhancing and facilitating trade betweenJordan and the Netherlands, JEPA vice president, Zuhair Jweihan said.
'The memorandum paves the way for further promoting and strengthening of trade, industry and economic cooperation… between companies, enterprises, entrepreneurs and organisations of Jordan and the Netherlands,' Jweihan told The Jordan Times.
He noted that, under the MoU, both parties will commit to sharing information on trade, industry, investment opportunities and economic cooperation.
In addition, the Dutch embassy in Amman will facilitate the issuance of multiple entry visas for JEPA members through the VFS Global, which provides outsourcing and technology services for governments and diplomatic missions.
'This privilege that is given to JEPA is due to the strong relations it shares with the Dutch embassy, its history of success in supporting all Dutch projects in Jordan, and the fact that JEPA has the most diverse members under its umbrella; ranging from farmers, exporters, supply companies, retailers and logistic companies,' according to a JEPA statement.
The statement indicated that, over the past two years, Holland has supported several agricultural projects in Jordan, including supporting hydroponic agriculture, setting up a coaching programme for exporters and establishing a wholesale market for cut flowers, among other projects that seek to support the sector.
JEPA announced last month that Jordanian exporters and producers of fruits and vegetables will hold exhibits and enroll in training programmes and study tours to high-end foreign markets, under a plan to uplift the agricultural sector.
The training and exploration of new marketing portals will begin in September, following a letter of intent signed between the Embassy of the Netherlands, the Ministry of Agriculture, JEPA, and the Dutch Centre for Trade Promotion.
The exploration of new markets should end by the middle of next year and the plan outlines the export potential for fresh Jordanian products to enter high-end markets, including Europe, Russia, the Gulf and the Far East.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Commercial Bank has announced the 10th pair of winners of its summer campaign, offering customers the "best deals" for personal, vehicle and mortgage loans.
Rico Rombawa Yim and Venkateswaran Ramasamy entered the weekly prize draw by taking a personal loan from Commercial Bank. They each won travel vouchers worth QR15,000 to spend "however they choose and to any destination they desire", the bank said in a statement.
There have been two winners every week throughout the campaign, with customers participating in it by taking a personal, vehicle or mortgage loan during the campaign period.
"During Commercial Bank's summer loan campaign, customers enjoyed personal loans with repayment rates as low as 3.99% reducing interest rate (equivalent to 2.15% flat interest rate), vehicle loans as low as 1.99% flat interest rate (equivalent to 3.69% reducing interest rate) and mortgage loans with repayment rates starting from just 3.99% reducing interest rate (equivalent to 2.15% flat interest rate)," the statement noted.
All these loans came with the added benefits of a payment holiday up to six months for Qataris and up to three months for expatriates, same-day approvals and dedicated banking support 24 hours a day.
Dean Proctor, EGM chief consumer and private banking, said: "Commercial Bank continues to offer exceptional value for its customers. To give our customers even more benefits over the summer months, we offered two customers the chance to win travel vouchers worth QR15,000 every week until the end of this campaign. I would like to pass on my congratulations to the campaign winners."
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(MENAFN - Swissinfo) The Swiss hotel sector registered a 40% drop in overnight stays in 2020 compared with 2019. Foreign demand fell by 66% as tourists stayed away due to the pandemic, latest statistics show.
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'The exceptional context of Covid–19 explains this unprecedented fall at a level not seen since the end of the 1950s,' said the Swiss Federal Statistical Office in a statement on FridayExternal link .
Swiss demand fell less drastically (–8.6%) to 16.4 million overnight stays. Overall, the sector recorded 23.7 million overnight stays for 2020.
Switzerland Tourism, the country's national tourism organisation, called 2020 its 'Annus Horribilis'. 'The year will stay in the tourism sector's mind as the biggest challenge since the Second World War,' it said in a statementExternal link to accompany its media conference on the situation on Friday.
It said the industry had endured months-long closures of businesses, very few European guests (6 million/-51%), and hardly any overseas tourists. The number of Swiss residents on staycation – the summer months were particularly popular in the mountains - was not able to counter this, it added.
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(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, has strongly condemned the tragic killing of a Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing the complicity of the United States due to its unwavering support for the Israeli regime. In a tweet, Kanaani expressed his outrage following the death of two-and-a-half-year-old Mohammad Haytham Tamimi, who succumbed to critical wounds inflicted by Israeli soldiers a few days earlier.
Kanaani denounced the Israeli regime's continuous acts of cruelty, particularly the killing of innocent Palestinian children. He highlighted the tragic case of Mohammad Haytham Tamimi, stating that he is the 28th Palestinian child to lose their life at the hands of the child-killing Israeli regime. Moreover, Kanaani pointed out that the international sponsors of the Israeli regime also bear responsibility for these daily crimes, emphasizing the legal and international implications of their support.
The incident occurred when Mohammad and his father, Haytam Tamimi, were sitting in their parked car outside their home in the village of Nabi Salah, near Ramallah. Israeli forces fired shots at them, resulting in both the child and his father sustaining severe injuries. Mohammad suffered critical head injuries, while his father was wounded in the chest. They were immediately rushed to a hospital, where Mohammad fought for his life until he tragically passed away on Monday morning.
The condemnation by Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman reflects the deep concern and anger felt by many around the world over the ongoing violence and loss of innocent lives in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The statement highlights the need for accountability and justice in the face of such acts, as well as the urgency for a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict.
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Four Wolverines honored by Mid State conference
Brigetta Berg and Courtney Volkmann were named to the All-Mid-State Conference girls' basketball squad for the 2008-09 season.
Wadena-Deer Creek players earning honorable mention included Kendra Grothmann and Jordan Moenkedick.
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Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir passes away
(MENAFN) Previous Scotland rugby legend Doddie Weir passed away at the age of 52 on Saturday after struggling with motor neurone disease (MND).
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, Doddie," his family made an announcement through the Scottish Rugby Union.
Doddie was a Scottish rugby union player who made 61 international appearances for the national team and signified the British and Irish Lion team.
Weir was an inspirational name for those suffering from MND, which he had for ages.
"With his actions Doddie has both humbled and inspired us and many others. He was the very best of us and will be sorely missed," on the words of the Scottish Rugby Union.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak further sent condolences, saying the MND Association's tweet.
"Rest in peace Doddie Weir OBE. All my family’s thoughts are with Kathy and her sons," he shared on Twitter.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijan has launched a bus service between its capital Baku and Nakhchivan exclave.
The first regular bus on the Baku-Nakhchivan route has departed from the Baku International Bus Terminal, the State Road Transport Service told local media on July 17.
The prices for the tickets are 30 manats (17.6 dollars) for adults and 15 manats (8.8 dollars) with a 50 percent discount for children aged 5-10. Tickets can be ordered online via avtovagzal.az, as well as at the Baku International Bus Terminal’s box offices.
Azerbaijani citizens using the bus service will be offered free of charge COVID-19 tests at the customs checkpoints.
Inaugurated on 12 February 2009, Baku International Bus Terminal is the largest among the CIS countries. Both long-distance and international trips are operated from the Bus Terminal to all regions of the country, as well as to various cities of Turkey, Russia, Iran and Georgia. The buses to the Nakhchivan exclave operate through neighboring Iran.
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No new COVID-19 cases were reported in Manipur in the latest 24 hours, while three patients tested negative in the state, the state health department informed on Sunday.
The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2,253, out of which 105 are active patients.
As many as 2,148 COVID-19 patients in the state have been discharged so far.
No deaths have been reported in the state to date.
With a spike of 61,871 new COVID-19 cases and 1,033 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count reached 74,94,552 on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
This includes 7,83,311 active cases, 65,97,210 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 1,14,031 deaths. (ANI)


Riyadh welcomes "Kuwait Declaration" issued by OIC ministerial meeting
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Saudi cabinet on Monday welcomed the "Kuwait Declaration" issued by the 42nd Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Foreign Ministers Council.
Last week, Kuwait hosted the OIC ministerial meeting, entitled "Joint Vision to Strengthen Tolerance and Reject Terrorism." The Declaration focused on key topics of the Muslim World, comprising a multitude of resolutions for enhancing joint Islamic work, and supporting ongoing efforts to reform the OIC.
Chaired by King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, today's cabinet meeting renewed the Kingdom's call to the international community to take necessary measures likely to stop the "hazardous Israeli violations in the Palestinian occupied territories.
It urged intervention to halt attempts seeking to Judaize Jerusalem and divide Al-Aqsa Mosque. It called for curbing arrests against Palestinians and moving some Israeli government offices to Jerusalem.
Locally, the cabinet condemned the "terrorist" attack that targeted Al-Anoud Mosque in Dammam, west of the Kingdom last Friday.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt near the gate of Al-Anoud Mosque in western city of Dammam, killing himself and three others. Four more were injured.
The cabinet considered this "a sinful attack by a deviating and reneging religion group which has adopted violence and killing as an approach, sought for corruption on the earth, undermined security and stability and distorted the image of Islam, commending the security authorities for thwarting the attempt of executing the crime."
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(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Promotional campaign launched during Sharjah Child Friendly Office's participation in Sharjah International Book Fair 2021
Sharjah, November 9, 2021
Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has launched a campaign themed 'Vote for Sharjah, Vote for UAE' as part of their participation at the ongoing 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), in Expo Centre Sharjah.
The campaign is aimed at encouraging UAE residents to vote for Sharjah, as the emirate has entered the running for UNICEF Child Friendly Cities and Local Governments Inspire Awards 2021. SCFO's Sharjah Child Friendly Project has been nominated for the prestigious global award in the Child Friendly Governance category. The award's winners will be selected based on public voting.
SCFO has urged all citizens and residents, including men, women, youth, children and the differently abled, in the UAE as well as abroad, to vote for Sharjah.
Residents can vote by clicking on the following link: or scan the QR code on SCFO's social media platforms @sharjahchildfriendly. Other ways to support the campaign would be by voting on the SCFO website or by visiting SCFO booth at SIBF 2021 at L8, halls 5 and 6.
Voting ends on November 14, 2021.
SCFO is also organising activities to encourage individuals and entities to share information on the 'Vote for Sharjah, Vote for UAE' campaign, and attract the participation of the public of all age groups, nationalities and cultures.
UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities and Local Governments Inspire Award is the world's most prestigious award that honours innovative initiatives in six categories. The UAE participated in the inaugural edition in 2019, with Sharjah Baby Friendly Project supporting breastfeeding winning the award in the Child Friendly Social Services category.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova held a working meeting with Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Refat Chubarov, during which they discussed the violation of the rights of illegal prisoners in Crimea.
"We discussed the observance of the rights of Ukrainian citizens who are illegally detained in the territory of the Russian Federation and the temporarily occupied Crimea. In particular, their procedural rights, the right to medical care and decent detention conditions," Denisova posted on Telegram.
Denisova stressed that the name of each Kremlin prisoner should be heard at all negotiating platforms, including the Crimean Platform summit.
"International support will contribute to the struggle for human rights in the temporarily occupied Crimea and the release of all illegally imprisoned citizens of Ukraine," the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights added.
As a reminder, Ukraine intends to launch on August 23 the Crimean Platform – a new consultative and coordination format initiated by Ukraine to step up the efficiency of international response to the occupation of Crimea, respond to growing security challenges, increase international pressure on Russia, prevent further human rights violations, protect victims of the occupation regime, and achieve the main goal: to de-occupy Crimea and return it to Ukraine.
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What is Meta Platforms Worth After Cutting 11,000 Jobs?
When Meta Platforms (META) posted user growth in the anemic single-digit percentage in its last report, investors dumped the stock. At around $88 a share, CEO Mark Zuckerberg had to address the issue. The company announced it would cut 11,000 jobs.
Meta said that it made a mistake in hiring too many people. The business growth that it expected did not arrive. Apple's IDFA permanently damaged Meta's advertising business model. Meta needed to downsize its workforce to achieve two things.
First, Meta should expect advertising revenue to continue falling. The recession is forcing corporations to cut spending which has low returns. They will spend less on ads. Initiatives on Instagram, Whatsapp, and Facebook.
Second, Meta must strengthen its walled platform. It can no longer rely on Instagram and Facebook for user growth. Metaverse is an expensive proposition. However, it could potentially pivot people away from smartphones and computers to the virtual platform.
At below 11 times earnings, investors could get a double return if Metaverse works out and the P/E expands to 22 times. Conversely, the forward P/E could fall by half, to around 7 times. Slow uptake of metaverse will scare investors. It increases the risk of the CEO canceling the project and getting nothing in return.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Stocks Notch Weekly Gains on Jobs Report
Stocks wavered Friday in a volatile trading session after the July jobs report was much better than expected, as investors assessed what a strong labor market would mean for the Federal Reserve's rate tightening campaign.
The Dow Jones Industrials regained 76.65 points to 32,803.47. Even with Friday's gains, however, it fell on the week.
The S&P 500 fell 6.75 points to 4,145.19.
The NASDAQ Composite dropped 63.02 points to 12,657.56. Still, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ ended the first week of August higher.
Losses were offset by bank stocks, which rose on hopes that interest rate hikes will continue at a solid clip. Energy stocks also gained, but technology companies slumped.
The labour market added 528,000 jobs in July, easily beating a Dow Jones estimate of a 258,000 increase. The unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5%, below the 3.6% estimate.
Wage growth also ticked up more than estimated, up 0.5% for the month and 5.2% higher than a year ago, signaling that high inflation is likely still a problem.
Major averages posted their best month since 2020 in July on the hope the Fed would slow the pace of its hikes. The S&P 500 added 9.1% last month. Friday's losses pushed the index into the red for this week.
Treasury prices retreated, raising yields to 2.82% from Thursday's 2.67%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices fell 13 cents to $88.41 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices demurred $16.50 to $1,790.40 U.S. an ounce.
Stocks Notch Weekly Gains on Jobs Report
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Jammu- One way of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was cleared for vehicular traffic late on Friday after it remained closed for a major portion of the fourth consecutive day owing to landslides, officials said.
The 270-km highway was blocked since Tuesday due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at 33 places in Ramban and Udhampur districts.
A 150-feet-long road stretch and an under-construction bridge on the highway were also washed away due to flash-floods triggered by heavy rains.
On Thursday evening, officials were upbeat about clearing the approximately 1,300 stranded vehicles on the highway by this evening, saying the road clearance work was being carried out on a war footing.
However, it took a major hit this afternoon as a fresh landslide occurred on the hill top, bringing the restoration work at Dewal bridge near Samroli to a halt, officials said.
According to an advisory issued by the traffic department on Friday evening, trucks up to 10 tyres are advised to use Mughal Road between Jammu and Srinagar.
“To safeguard people from shooting stones at Panthyal, the National Highways Authority of India has been directed by the government to repair the steel tunnel,” it said.
Because of these necessary repairs, the traffic will remain suspended at Panthyal, it added.
Further, it said traffic movement will be completely blocked on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road every Friday in view of maintenance and repairing on Zoji La axis.
Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam, who is personally monitoring the road clearance operation at various places on national highway, appealed to the commuters to contact traffic control rooms before starting their journey on the highway.
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(MENAFN- Asdaa-amman) (Amman, Jordan – September 05, 2023) ¬— Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), is pleased to announce Petra Lindemann’s appointment as the new Vice President of Supply Chain.
With nearly two decades of experience, Petra is an aviation professional who brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Throughout her career, Petra has held leadership roles. At Swiss International Air Lines in Zurich, she took the role of the Director and Head of Procurement Services and interior. Prior to that, she was the Head of Strategic Logistics and Strategic Procurement Improvement and analysis at SR Technics in Zurich. She already gained experience in the Middle East during a secondment to ADAT in Abu Dhabi. At Joramco, Petra will be leading the Supply Chain department to meet the growth plans aimed at providing customers with a more connected experience.
Commenting on Lindemann’s appointment, Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie, said, “As Joramco continues to solidify its presence as a global leader in aviation maintenance and engineering, the appointment of Petra Lindemann further confirms the company's dedication to have a talented and professional senior management team. Under Petra’s leadership, our team will continue to excel in delivering excellence and innovation. We are particularly excited about the strategic growth plans ahead and look forward to the valuable contributions from Petra and the entire team.”
With more than 50 years of experience, Joramco has built a solid track record as a leading independent commercial aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility serving a wide range of customers in the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, Africa, and the CIS countries, offering services on several aircraft models from the Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer fleets.
Strategically located at a free zone area in Queen Alia International Airport in Amman-Jordan, Joramco’s facility includes five hangars that can accommodate up to 17 aircraft. Joramco is certified by many international regulatory authorities including the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (JCARC).
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