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Amman, Sep. 21 (Petra) -- Health Minister Firas Al-Hawari affirmed Jordan's unwavering dedication to preventing, preparing for, and responding to the pandemic through a comprehensive, collaborative approach that relies on global cooperation.
Al-Hawari emphasized the importance of continuing to support countries with additional and sustainable resources, especially those burdened by numerous crises and challenges, in line with the motto "No one will be safe until everyone is safe" or the slogan "No one is safe unless everyone is safe."
The minister made his remarks during his participation on Wednesday in a meeting devoted to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response within the health activities of the high-level week of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, which is currently being held in New York.
Highlighting the importance of primary healthcare, the Health Minister emphasized its crucial role in epidemic prevention, preparedness, and response, focusing on comprehensive health coverage and prioritizing basic health services and mental health.
In his statement, Al-Hawari expressed that the Jordanian government acknowledges the increasing pace of the emergence and re-emergence of diseases worldwide, which may escalate into a pandemic. He emphasized that health is a precondition, a result, and an indicator of the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development
He mentioned that Jordan's experience in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, in close collaboration with all stakeholders and United Nations organizations, has proven its effectiveness internationally.
Furthermore, Al-Hawari said the notable achievements made by the Kingdom during this experiment encompassed the establishment of a national committee dedicated to developing diagnostic and treatment protocols. Additionally, efforts were made to enhance the capabilities of government laboratories to effectively conduct pathogen detection tests.
The country also focused on building genetic sequencing capabilities within its borders and expanding hospital capacity by establishing and equipping field hospitals to meet the growing healthcare demands.
Moreover, he said that Jordan has been at the forefront of countries providing various types of COVID-19 vaccines to its entire population, noting that it also developed an electronic platform dedicated to vaccine distribution, and was the first country to provide these vaccines to refugees.
Al-Hawari emphasized the significance of being well-prepared for potential influenza pandemics and underscored Jordan's ongoing commitment to enhancing surveillance systems for both seasonal influenza and other respiratory viruses that may have the potential to cause widespread outbreaks.
The minister elaborated on the regular updates made to Jordan's pandemic influenza plan, shedding light on the steadfast commitment of the country's health sector to invest in early warning systems, improve routine immunization programs, and strengthen the national and community-level capacities through a comprehensive one-health approach.
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District election commissions summarized the final protocols of the October 2 municipal polls from district election commissions and court decisions of all instances, Trend reports citing 1tv.ge .
Spokeswoman of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Natia Ioseliani, reported during the news briefing that the runoff elections will be held in 20 self-governing cities and communities and 42 local majoritarian constituencies.
The following electoral subjects qualified for the second round of the elections to be held under the majoritarian system – Early Elections – United Georgia – Democratic Movement, United National Movement, Lelo, European Socialists, Gakharia – For Georgia, Free Georgia, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia, Zurab – Girchi Japaridze, Girchi – More Freedom and an independent candidate nominated by an initiative group.
In the second round of mayoral elections, the following election subjects have the right to nominate candidates: United National Movement, Gakharia- For Georgia, Tamaz Mechiauri for United Georgia, Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia and an independent candidate nominated by an initiative group.
The runoff elections will be held on October 30 in accordance with the law.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Rabat – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperationparticipated on Monday, February 12, in the ministerial meeting of the anti-coalition held in Kuwait, shedding light on the terrorist threats facing Africa.
'[We must] take stock of our joint struggle against ISIS, to define the guidelines that will help renew our commitment, to consolidate in the future our base of achievements and to continue our joint action in the face of this persistent threat,' he said in a call for the Arab coalition.
According to a report by the American think tank, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, between 58 and 300 Moroccans have fought with ISIS in Libya, some of whom are seeking to return to the country undercovered.
And while Iraq has taken , nearly 6,000 are expected to, posing continental and national threats.
'We observe that many of these fighters are trying to return to their countries of origin or residence, or to re-deploy to third countries where they aim to strengthen their ranks in terrorist organizations in different regions of the world, 'explained Bourita, calling for 'particular attention to the changing situation in Africa.'
Africa remains one of the first targets of deadly attacks, he said, revealing that between January and October 2017, 343 terrorist attacks have resulted in more than 2,600 victims.
Faced with such a threat, 'Africa has taken its responsibility to fight and eradicate terrorist threats.'
Bourita also called for greater vigilance in terms of the dynamics of the terrorist organization, specifically 'the evolution of its structures, its ability to mobilize sympathizers and to lead attacks around the world.'
Morocco remain convinced that the transnational nature of the threat 'requires comprehensive, cooperative, and united efforts,' as the only way to formulate effective methods to fight terrorism.
Bourita said that Morocco's anti-terrorist bodies have successfully dismantled many terrorist cells targeting not only in Morocco but also in its neighboring countries.
'This has indeed earned the kingdom international recognition as a stable partner and a true vector of security.'
He told the members of the coalition that Morocco had made the strategic choice to promote solidarity-based on South-South, North-South, and triangular cooperation, 'which is reflected in the implementation of concrete projects with several countries in areas essential to stability and human and sustainable development.'
He recalled that Morocco's strategy in the fight against terrorism and radicalization has become a reference in the United Nations today.
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Published: Tue 25 Jan 2022, 11:14 AM
The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has updated its list of Covid-19 drive-thru testing centres in the UAE Capital.
According to the latest list, there are six centres in Abu Dhabi; four in Al Ain; and six in Al Dhafra.
Drive-through centres enable residents to get a PCR test from the comfort of their vehicles.
Appointments can be booked via the Seha app.
According to the Seha website, some categories of residents can book free PCR tests by calling Estijabah on 8001717. These are:
> UAE nationals.
> Senior citizens and expats aged over 50.
> People suffering from chronic disease.
- Covid-19: Abu Dhabi opens six new assessment centres for infected patients
- Covid in UAE: Hospitals cater to up to 4,000 cars per day as demand for drive-thru PCR tests soars
- Covid-19: New RT-PCR drive-thru facility opens in Sharjah
- Covid in UAE: Long queues for PCR tests as demand soars post holidays
Free testing is available by booking an appointment through the Seha app for the following categories:
> Children of Emirati women
> Domestic workers working in Emirati Households
> People of determination
> Pregnant women
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Pakistan Army Parade.
The Pakistan Day Parade has been cancelled, the Aiwan-e-Sadar reported on Friday. Earlier this week, the event was moved to March 25.
The parade, which usually takes place on March 23, was supposed to be conducted at the President House parking lot but was moved up because of bad weather, according to a statement from the office.
Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire.
Thousands of Pakistanis gather at Shakarparian ground in Islamabad yearly to celebrate Pakistan Military Day.
Earlier, the Pakistan Army decided to hold the annual parade of the armed forces on Pakistan Day on a limited scale, joining the government's austerity drive that aims at warding off the economic crisis, Dunya News reported.
The parade, postponed on March 25 due to bad weather, has been cancelled, and no reason was provided for the event's cancellation.
Even though Pakistan is experiencing a severe economic crisis, the extraordinary violence has reportedly reached a breaking point. Pakistan is experiencing its worst political crisis, with the largest terrorist attacks.
According to the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS), the number of terrorist attacks in the country increased by 27% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Meanwhile,“the country's external debt and liabilities have nearly reached $130 billion amid a continuing economic crisis,” Financial Express reported.
Furthermore, on last year's Pakistan parade day, Prime Minister Sharif stated that“political chaos” was the main reason for the country's economic instability.
“The challenges are topped by a combination of economic instability and the inability to settle the game's rules. An environment of political chaos explains why we have failed to develop our economy sustainably,” said Prime Minster Sharif. Sharefacebook twitter whatsapp linkedin email print tumblr telegram
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(MENAFN- P&S Intelligence) The global automotive busbar market is experiencing growth and is projected to USD 177.1 million by 2030, according to P&S Intelligence. This growth can be ascribed to the growing utilization of electric vehicles. Moreover, the low price and operational advantages of busbars in comparison to cables will aid in driving the requirement for the former in the coming few years.
On the basis of power rating, the global automotive busbar industry has been divided into high-power and low-power busbars. Of them, low-power busbars accounted for the larger market share in recent years. Low-power busbars are extensively utilized in EV battery modules and pack interconnectedness, and also in electric vehicle charging stations.
Therefore, their addition rate is significantly higher over high-power busbars, which are primarily utilized in the (AC)/direct current (DC) converters and powertrain inverters.
Based on the conductor, the global automotive busbar market has been segmented into aluminum and copper.
Out of these, the aluminum category is projected to experience faster development, on the basis of value, in the industry in the coming few years.
Aluminum busbars are progressively being utilized to connect batteries with the electrical mechanisms of EVs, as they are light in weight and low cost and provide the best electrical performance.
In recent years, APAC dominated the market, mainly because of the high-volume making of EVs in Japan, China, and South Korea. Additionally, the region has convenient access to raw materials, like aluminum and copper, which makes it an industrial hub for electrical vehicles and the components utilized in them, like busbars.
Additionally, the region is projected to display the highest development rate in the coming few years because of the growing government steps to encourage the acceptance of EVs.
The growing knowledge about the power-effectiveness and cost-efficiency of busbars is a key reason for boosting market advancements. Furthermore, busbars curtail the internal material handling and manufacturing prices by decreasing the assembly time. Therefore, automobile manufacturing businesses are shifting toward higher utilization of busbars over cables.
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With the mission to empower travelers and simplify the visa application process, visa-india-online stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of travel documentation. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction, the platform ensures a seamless experience from start to finish.
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Nvidia's Stock Rises 25% On Earnings Beat, A.I. Outlook
Nvidia's (NVDA) stock is up 25% after the microchip and semiconductor company reported first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations and said that it is seeing“surging demand” for its artificial intelligence chips.
The Silicon Valley-based chip designer reported earnings per share of $1.09 U.S. versus $0.92 U.S. that was expected among analysts who cover the company.
Revenue in Q1 amounted to $7.19 billion U.S. versus $6.52 billion U.S. that was forecast.
Looking ahead, Nvidia said it expects sales of about $11 billion U.S., plus or minus 2%, in the current second quarter, more than 50% higher than Wall Street estimates of $7.15 billion U.S.
Nvidia chief executive officer (CEO) Jensen Huang said the company is seeing“surging demand” for its microchips that enable generative A.I. technologies, including training of large language models.
Nvidia's data center group, which includes microchips and semiconductors used in A.I. applications, reported $4.28 billion U.S. in sales, versus expectations of $3.90 billion U.S., a 14% annual increase.
However, the company's gaming division, which includes graphics cards for personal computers, reported a 38% drop in revenue to $2.24 billion U.S. versus expectations of $1.98 billion U.S.
Nvidia said the decline in its gaming division was due to a slower macroeconomic environment as well as slumping personal computer sales globally.
Nvidia's automotive division, which includes chips used in self-driving cars, grew 114% in Q1 from a year ago to $300 million U.S. in sales.
Prior to today (May 25), Nvidia's stock was up 109% so far in 2023 and trading at $305.38 U.S. per share. The post-earnings boost is set to push the stock to a new all-time high.
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(MENAFN) Ooredoo, headed by its chief leadership team, presented a tactical update studied about the idea “Upgrade your world – Upgrade your portfolio” at its yearly Capital Markets Day, a day-long event hosted on Monday.
The virtual meeting was joined by fund directors, economic forecasters, retail financiers as well as additional vital shareholders, and negotiations revolved about Ooredoo’s share story based on their tactical pillars: A value concentrated portfolio; reinforcing the core business; Developing the core business towards Smart Telco; Leading in Customer Experience; as well as People plan.
Joiners were also briefed on planned and heard recommendations on producing stockholders value as well as triggering asset efficiency from the firm’s executive administration team.
Core expansion prospects were underlined through Ooredoo’s markets including data centers, towers or fintech, while key insights into the actions in Qatar, Indonesia in addition to Iraq were displayed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani, Deputy Group chief executive and head of Ooredoo Qatar; Vikram Sinha, leader Director and chief executive at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Amer Al Sunna, president at Asiacell, individually.
Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Managing Director and Group CEO at Ooredoo stated that “We sincerely appreciate the keen interest from our shareholders, as we take this opportunity to share our strategic goals and obtain stakeholder feedback in our annual Capital Markets Day. We have received an overwhelmingly positive response to our increased public disclosures here today, as well as in our recent quarterly calls. We will continue to provide such necessary information to the financial community, enabling them to make the right decision to “upgrade their portfolios” with more Ooredoo shares”.
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Published: Sat 4 Jun 2022, 9:59 PM
Last updated: Sat 4 Jun 2022, 10:37 PM
The President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as part of his fraternal visits and consultations with the rulers of the Emirates.
Earlier on the day, the UAE President also visited Their Highnesses Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain; Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah.
During the meeting with the Dubai Ruler, which took place at Zabeel Palace, both the leaders wished continued welfare, development and progress for the nation. They also reviewed a number of issues related to enhancing the comprehensive development drive that the country is witnessing.
Affirming that the UAE is forging ahead with confident steps towards delivering the future for its people and generations to come, the leaders stressed that the UAE citizens are the mainstay of the national development drive. They underlined that ensuring their quality of life, social welfare and economic well-being, fulfilling their ambitions, investing in their capabilities and unleashing their potential across various sectors will remain on top of the UAE national priorities.
- UAE President tours projects, attractions in Khor Fakkan and Al Dhaid
- UAE President meets Rulers of Sharjah, Ajman
- UAE President visits Rulers of Emirates, receives citizens at Qasr Al Dhaid
In this respect, they noted that late Sheikh Zayed and late Sheikh Rashid had dedicated their lives to serving their homeland and fulfilling the ambitions of their people. They affirmed that nation-building and ensuring a decent life for the UAE people were at the heart of the Founding Fathers' concerns out of their solid belief in the vital role played by the UAE citizens in ensuring sustainable development and preserving national gains.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; and other officials.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Nov 29 (KNN) The surge in respiratory illnesses in China has tensed the Indian exporters as it would impact India's trade due to its influence on global supply chain and China being its fourth largest export market.
Domestic exporters are cautiously watching the current influenza situation in China and have expressed concern if the illness spreads more.
This comes at a time when India's goods exports have seen a steep decline this year on account of weak demand from Europe and the United States due to high-interest rates following the Russia-Ukraine war and the geo-political tensions in the Middle East with the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
While exports of engineering, electronic, and pharmaceutical products have shown recovery in key markets such as the US and Europe in October, exports of these items have registered a sustained decline in China due to the deepening property sector crisis.
Exports to China slipped by a sharp 28 per cent to USD 15.32 billion in FY23, while imports jumped by 4.16 per cent to USD 98.51 billion.
Ajay Sahai, head of the Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) said,“Exporters are concerned as China is already facing headwinds that have hit demand. Although there is no immediate threat as two to three months' worth of inventory is maintained, it is crucial that the spread is contained.”
India's engineering goods exports to China in October, as per official numbers, slipped over 18 per cent to USD 213.24 million compared to USD 260.30 million in the previous month. The share of engineering exports in India's total merchandise exports stands at 24 per cent.
“Engineering exports to China have been declining even as it has improved in other regions such as Australia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the US after eight months. That is the reason the already declining exports could be hit due to the rising respiratory illnesses in China,” Arun Kumar Garodia, Chairman of the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC) said.
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(MENAFN- P&S Intelligence) The non-surgical skin tightening market size is expected to reach $2,059.7 million by 2030 from $1,140.6 million in 2021, at a 6.8% CAGR. In recent years, the increasing acceptance of aesthetic procedures among people has been pushing the market size. Therefore, companies offering these solutions have been vastly involved in product launches and in achieving regulatory approvals. Major companies in the market include Merz Pharma GmbH & Co KGaA, Cutera Inc., Bausch Health Companies Inc., Sisram Medical Ltd., Lumenis Be Ltd., and Cynosure.
Key Findings of Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Market Report
• According to an article published by the Baylor College of Medicine, 11% of the women were more interested in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, and the volume of virtual consultations for cosmetic procedures rose by about 64% among surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
• The RF-based non-surgical skin tightening market accounted for the dominant share, of around 35%, in 2021. Moreover, this tendency is expected to persist in the near future as these procedures help treat wrinkles and fine lines, fight against sun damage, and achieve body and face contouring and face slimming.
• Home-use aesthetic devices’ demand is increasing rapidly as they leave no scars and are less painful. These devices are better than the surgical procedures opted for skin tightening, simple, and cost-effective, which is why they offer excellent growth opportunity to players.
Moreover, the below 35 years category is expected to grow at a 7% non-surgical skin tightening market CAGR in the near future. People in their 20s experience sun damage, dullness, and fatigued appearance, which, combined with the rising influence of social media, has made them more conscious of their appearance. Additionally, they have a vibrant social, which is making them take measures to maintain their looks.
Hence, skin tightening techniques accounted for 1.4% of the total cosmetic minimally invasive procedures, according to the Plastic Surgery Statistics Report 2020. The expenditure on non-invasive procedures for skin tightening in the U.S. alone in 2020 was around $462,988,577. Additionally, the anticipation of better outcomes of the procedures from professional dermatologists stimulates the demand.
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San Francisco, Aug 18 (IANS) Adidas has unveiled a unique self-charging Bluetooth headphones with in-built solar cells into the recycled plastic headband, that converts all forms of natural and artificial light into battery life.
The headphones are designed to endure the everyday challenges of an active lifestyle and it features up to 80 hours of stored playtime in the darkness, according to the company.
Adidas 'RPT-02 SOL' with Exeger's Powerfoyle technology allows users to manage their listening experience with ease using the control jog and find the best light with the 'innovative light indicator.'
The company said that the IPX4-rated design gives users that little bit extra during their workout and lets the headphones handle the sweat.
The headphones are not waterproof but can handle sweat and splashes.
In the new headphones, removable and washable parts include the inner headband and ear cushions.
The headphones are also made of a combination of recycled plastic and nylon.
According to reports, the solar cell material can be screen-printed onto plastic, allowing for a wide variety of applications.
The same technology is seen in Urbanista's solar-powered headphones that also claims to offer 80 hours of 'reserve' battery life.
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Minister Of State At Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Meets Officials On Sidelines Of Doha Forum
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Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Sunday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Abshir Omar Jama; Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal HE Narayan Prakash Saud; Minister of International Development in Canada HE Ahmed Hussen, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Security Policy of the Republic of Finland HE Outi Holopainen; the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia HE Tim Watts; Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs of the United States of America HE Roger Carstens, and the US Special Representative for Afghanistan HE Thomas West, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2023.
During the meetings, they discussed relations of bilateral cooperation and the latest regional and international developments.
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Doha: Hamad International Airport was recognized as the Best Airport in West Asia for the third time in a row at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2017 in Singapore, with the awards celebrating airports and airlines that have displayed customer experience and innovative leadership.
HIA was recognized for its continued commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to its passengers. Winners were selected by a panel of industry executives from around the world, with HIA taking the lead among other airports in the region, HIA said Tuesday in a press release.
"We are honored to receive the 'Best Airport in West Asia' award for the third consecutive time, which recognizes our state-of-the-art facilities and 5 star services. HIA will continue to work towards delivering sophisticated and innovative solutions that offer an unparalleled travel experience," HIA Chief Operating Officer Eng. Badr Mohammed Al Meer said.
FTE Founder Daniel Coleman said the awards recognize organizations for their "end-to-end customer experience achievements," noting that since 2014, "HIA has been setting the standard for the modern day airport experience and we are pleased to witness what it has been able to achieve in a short period of time."
Combining cutting-edge technology, world-class sculptural art curated in partnership with Qatar Museums and an extensive hospitality and retail offering, HIA has successfully established itself as a leading international hub.
FTE was established in 2006 and is an independent events and online media business dedicated to improving the end-to-end passenger experience. The FTE Asia Awards were launched in 2015 with the aim of recognizing outstanding airports and airlines that are dedicated to improving the end-to-end passenger experience.
HIA is currently a candidate for the "Best Airport in the World" award by Skytrax which also classified it as a five-star airport in 2017, making it one among only five other airports in the world to achieve this prestigious status. Earlier this year, it was ranked sixth Best Airport in the World by the 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards, moving up four places from 2016. HIA has also won the "Best Airport in the Middle East" title for three years in a row and "Best Staff Service in the Middle East" for two years in a row.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Since mid-September 2023, Russia has most likely sent elements of its new 25th Combined Arms Army to the front for the first time. The formation began moving to Ukraine in late August.
This was reported by the British Ministry of Defense on the social network X (Twitter), citing intelligence data, Ukrinform reported.
The report says that units from two of 25 CAA's manoeuvre components, 67th Motor Rifle Division and 164th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, are reported to be fighting on the front in a sector west of Severodonetsk and Kreminna, along the border between Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.
Intelligence experts note that since the start of the invasion, Russia has only rarely maintained an uncommitted army-size grouping which could potentially form the basis of a major new offensive thrust.
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“With 25 CAA apparently being deployed piecemeal to reinforce the over-stretched line, a concerted new Russian offensive is less likely over the coming weeks”, the British Ministry of Defense said in a report.
As reported, in a previous report, British intelligence said that in recent weeks, the Russian Black Sea Fleet (BSF) has suffered large-scale attacks, culminating in strikes on its headquarters in Sevastopol on September 20 and 22, 2023.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Voice of Customer: In-car Services and Features, Passenger Vehicles, US, 2021" -
Despite disrupting sales and profitability in many markets, the COVID-19 pandemic has ignited minds to build a safer and more convenient environment.
The connected automotive industry is making the best of the situation through trending use-cases that will build the new normal across consumer segments.
Frost & Sullivan's 'Voice of Customer: In-car Services and Features, Passenger Vehicles, US, 2021' study aims to explore and evaluate current uses of in-car services, on-demand features, over-the-air (OTA) updates, connected services, and payment options among respondents in the United States.
The study also addresses respondents' payment preferences.
In addition, it focuses on customer analysis bifurcation by car segment type across the United States and user interest in and preference for various features.
Data was collected through a panel-based survey in the United States.
A total of 1,507 decision-makers or key influencers for connected car services were surveyed to obtain the results.
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China's seafood imports from Japan plummet amid ban over Fukushima discharge
(MENAFN) seafood imports from Japan in August, plummeting by over two-thirds compared to the previous year. The decline in seafood shipments from Japan amounted to a staggering 67.6 percent on a year-on-year basis in the last month. This drop marked a significant acceleration from July, when imports had already declined by 28.5 percent.
The dramatic reduction in seafood imports from Japan can be attributed to Beijing's swift response to Tokyo's controversial decision. Beijing took immediate action by imposing a comprehensive ban on all seafood imports from Japan. This bold move came as a direct reaction to Japan's decision to release treated radioactive wastewater from the severely damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, a decision that commenced on August 24.
The sharp decline in imports underscores the seriousness with which China regarded Japan's actions. By implementing this embargo, China conveyed its strong disapproval of Japan's decision to discharge radioactive wastewater into the ocean, a move that sparked concerns about potential environmental consequences and food safety issues. Consequently, the trade fallout reflects the political and environmental dimensions of the dispute between the two nations.
In essence, the substantial drop in China's seafood imports from Japan in August serves as a testament to the diplomatic tensions stemming from Japan's Fukushima wastewater release. The ban imposed by China illustrates the importance placed on environmental and safety concerns in international trade and the impact such decisions can have on global supply chains and bilateral relations.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On March 24, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a missile strike on Russia's base in the sea port of temporarily occupied Berdiansk and dispelled the myth about the invulnerability of the Russian naval fleet.
The relevant statement was made by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi on facebook , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“The large landing ship, Orsk, Caesar Kunikov, Novocherkassk were damaged, and Saratov was destroyed,” Zaluznhyi noted.
Zaluzhnyi emphasized that“the myth about the invulnerability of the Russian naval fleet was dispelled by the accurate strikes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine”.
“This once again proved an irrefutable fact: the enemy will not rest on Ukrainian land, either on land or in water,” Zaluzhnyi stressed.
A reminder that, between February 24, 2022 and March 24, 2023, Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine reached about 169,170 troops.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Communications Data Group (CDG) is pleased to announce that GigaBeam Networks, a regional Broadband Service Provider (BSP) serving residential and business customers across Virginia and West Virginia, has selected CDG's online subscriber billing and customer care solution, MBS, as their BSS/OSS platform.
"GigaBeam is an innovative and progressive BSP with an assertive growth plan to deliver much needed fiber network services in their region," remarked CDG's CTO, Tony Stout. "CDG is excited to partner with GigaBeam, and we look forward to providing them with our cloud-based, next generation OSS/BSS platform to power their goals."
GigaBeam has selected CDG's online subscriber billing and customer care solution, MBS, as their BSS/OSS platform.
Tim Crews, GigaBeam's Director of Customer Service and Support, commented, "We are excited by CDG's focus on open architecture and their unique vision as an operator-owned OSS/BSS provider. We believe their platform and development roadmap will assist us in achieving our business goals, and we look forward to engaging with their client community."
CDG has been providing scalable, accurate billing and operational support solutions for retail and wholesale telecommunications carriers and service providers for more than 50 years. Our operator-driven solutions include: BDS, Interconnect, CABS, Mediation, Customer Care, Network Elements, Ticketing, Service Provisioning, E-Care (EBPP), Workflow, CRM Prospects, and third-party financial, mapping, and facilities management products.
About GigaBeam Networks:
GigaBeam Networks is a Virginia-based high-speed broadband internet company that has been serving customers since 2004. GigaBeam specializes in fiber optic and fixed wireless broadband internet services for the regions of southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Jan 27 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of State for Youth Affairs announced Saturday launch of the Arab youth forum, scheduled between February 5-7, for university and school students as part of "Kuwait the Capital of Arab Youth." The forum aims to highlight Arab youngsters' visions on moderation, dialogue, and humanity concepts, the Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Development Sector Mishal Al-Subaie said in a press statement.
The event also tends to reinforce such values and boost youngsters' skills to promote cultures of dialogue, coexistence, and humanitarian action, Al-Subaie added.
The forum also aims to find common grounds between various youth ideas and visions, he said, praising his ministry's cooperation with Awqaf ministry, Education ministry, Kuwait University, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, and secretariat general of private universities to hold the event.
For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharikah, Director of the Moderation Center at the Awqaf and Islamic Affairs ministry, said the forum is part of strategic moderation initiatives, which State Ministry of Youth adopts, pointing out cooperation's importance among state institutions to promote and boost moderation concepts and values.
Meanwhile, Al-Sharikah pointed out the requirements for out-of-the country participations, adding that male/female participants must be high school or college students. Students with previous participations in student activities and youth initiatives are preferred, he noted.
Each participating student delegation at the event should consist of 10 members, including four males, four females, in addition to a manager and a head of the delegation, said the state official.
Furthermore, delegations are required to present an idea or initiative on promoting moderation in their countries, he said, adding that the ideas and initiatives should be viable for implementation and comprehensive to daily life aspects, and that the presentations must not exceed the 10 minutes time limit, he noted.
Al-Sharikah also stressed the importance of holding such important forums that contribute in bolstering the youngsters' participation and finding grounds to boost their role in the development of their societies, and themselves as well. (end) zak.ma
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Real estate transfers
These are the real estate transfers of $200,000 or more for Winchester in November, as compiled by Winchester Circuit Court.
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Yemen’s Houthi fires ballistic missiles targeting 3 commercial ships in Red Sea
(MENAFN) In a significant escalation of maritime attacks in the Middle East, ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi targeted three commercial ships in the Red Sea. The assault, which unfolded during an hours-long attack, also saw a U.S. warship taking defensive action by shooting down three drones. The U.S. military confirmed the strikes and attributed two of them to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
The attacks represent a notable development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, as multiple vessels were simultaneously targeted in a single Houthi assault. The U.S. military, in response to the incident, pledged to "consider all appropriate responses" and explicitly pointed to Iran, asserting that the attacks were fully enabled by the Iranian government. Tensions have been heightened for years over Iran's advancing nuclear program.
The assault commenced around 9:15 AM local time in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, which is under Houthi control. The U.S. Central Command labeled the attacks a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security, emphasizing the jeopardy posed to the lives of international crews from various countries. The situation underscores the complex dynamics in the region and the challenges posed by ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Dubai: New exhibition opens
(MENAFN) A children's play museum in Dubai has made an imaginative copy of the Moon for a new fair.
The inventive piece of art is called Museum of The Moon, and was inspired by the images taken of the lunar surface by NASA. The five meter long artwork was executed by Luke Jerram, a British artist, and is hung at OliOli in Al Quoz.
The sphere light up inside a dark room, for it is internally lit, making the experience more engrossing. Jerram also added a melody composed by the award-winning composer Dan Jones, who is known for composing for BBC series and feature movies.
In order to make the experience even more immersive, there are mirrors around the artwork, giving the optical allusion that there are several moons, and OliOli have even taken extra measure and provided a VR action that permits guests to drive on the Moon's exterior in a rover.
The children's play museum has contributed by planning interactive games and a craft section that is lunar themed, and is setting up a yoga and meditation session under the Moon.
Jerram's work will be on display till April 2021.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 31
By Ali Mustafayev – Trend:
De-escalation has been provided in several regions of Syria and further mechanisms have been developed for improvement of humanitarian situation in that country, said President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev during a meeting with delegations of the Astana process member-states, the press service of the Kazakh president said in a message.
'Your work keeps the attention of the whole world. The world sees the effectiveness of the Astana process. It is important to maintain the ceasefire in Syria,' said Nazarbayev.
He added that the settlement of the Syrian conflict is of great importance and pointed to the high interest of the international community in regulation of the issue.
The meeting was attended by the heads of delegations of the Astana process member-states, including Alexander Lavrentiev from Russia, Onal Sedat representing Turkey, Jaberi Ansari from Iran. The delegations of the observer countries and organizations were headed by David Satterfield (the US), Ousfi Tel (Jordan), Strugar Mehlos (the UN).
Guarantors of a nationwide Syrian ceasefire regime - Russia, Turkey and Iran - agreed on May 4 in the Kazakh capital, Astana, to establish "de-escalation zones" in war-torn Syria. The zones would cover the city of Idlib and certain parts of Latakia, Homs, Aleppo and Hama as well as Damascus, Eastern Ghouta, Daraa and Quneitra.
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(MENAFN) The chief of police in Colombia, General Henry Sanabria, has claimed that he and other officers have used exorcism and prayer to tackle crime and the country's most powerful criminals. In an interview with Semana magazine, Sanabria said that these religious practices have helped the police throughout the last 50 years of armed conflict in the South American country. He cited police operations in which drug cartel leader Pablo Escobar, FARC guerrilla leader Alfonso Cano, and his military chief known as "Mono Jojoy" were killed as examples of the effectiveness of these practices.
Sanabria, sitting in his office surrounded by crucifixes, effigies of the Virgin Mary, and other Catholic symbols, claimed that the existence of the devil is certain and that he has seen and felt him. He also claimed that criminals use witchcraft and that in one operation, a police officer was able to kill a criminal by "praying while shooting."
Sanabria's statements have sparked fierce debates on social media in Colombia, a secular country with Catholic traditions. While some have criticized his use of exorcism and prayer as unprofessional and ineffective, others have praised his efforts to tackle crime using all available means.
President Gustavo Petro did not express concern about Sanabria's statements, but the use of exorcism and prayer by police officers has raised questions about the role of religion in law enforcement. Some argue that such practices blur the line between religion and state, while others argue that they are a legitimate tool in the fight against crime.
Sanabria's claims highlight the complex nature of crime and law enforcement in Colombia, a country that has been plagued by drug trafficking, guerrilla warfare, and paramilitary violence for decades. While some may question his methods, Sanabria's efforts to tackle crime using all available means illustrate the challenges faced by law enforcement officials in Colombia and the lengths to which they are willing to go to bring criminals to justice.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (KUNA) -- US employers added 528,000 jobs in July as the labor market now has recovered all 22 million jobs lost in the Covid-19 pandemic and continued to defy soaring inflation, rising interest rates and a slowing economy.
The unemployment rate fell from 3.6 percent to 3.5 percent, matching a 50-year low, the Department of Labor reported on Friday.
Regarding the unemployment insurance weekly claims, the Department said that in the week ending July 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 260,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level.
The previous week's level was revised down by 2,000 from 256,000 to 254,000.
The four-week moving average was 254,750, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by 500 from 249,250 to 248,750.
Hailing the July Jobs Report, President Joe Biden said 'the unemployment rate matches the lowest it's been in more than 50 years: 3.5 percent.'
'More people are working than at any point in American history. That's millions of families with the dignity and peace of mind that a paycheck provides,' according to a White House statement.
'And, it's the result of my economic plan to build the economy from the bottom up and middle out.
'I ran for president to rebuild the middle class - there's more work to do, but today's jobs report shows we are making significant progress for working families,' Biden added. (end)
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(MENAFN) In a stark message ahead of a crucial NATO meeting in Brussels, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has emphasized the potentially "fatal" consequences of diminishing public interest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The first gathering of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the foreign ministers' level unfolded against the backdrop of a perceived "stalemate" on the frontline, as noted by Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzhny. However, Kiev's top diplomat, Dmitry Kuleba, contested this assessment in the lead-up to the meeting.
The focus of the session, as reported by German news program Tagesschau, revolved around Western fatigue with Ukraine and its challenges, with ministers purportedly falling short of presenting tangible solutions. Baerbock underscored the gravity of the situation, cautioning that the disappearance of Ukraine from the public eye could have dire consequences. The German Foreign Minister called for collective efforts to reinforce Ukraine's air defenses against potential Russian attacks, characterizing it as an imperative to "further extend the winter protection umbrella for Ukraine."
A brief communiqué released by NATO after the meeting acknowledged the council as a "reliable crisis consultation mechanism." The collaborative efforts between Ukraine and NATO members are said to be yielding a roadmap for Ukraine's transition to full interoperability with the alliance. This transition encompasses the shift from Soviet-era weaponry and military tactics to Western counterparts.
Despite these diplomatic initiatives, concerns have been raised in Western media about the applicability of the training provided by NATO states to Ukrainian troops engaged in the conflict with Russia. Numerous reports highlight grievances from Ukrainian forces regarding the suitability of the training received, indicating potential gaps that need addressing.
As geopolitical dynamics continue to evolve, the plea from Germany serves as a poignant reminder of the critical need for sustained international attention and proactive measures to address the complexities of the Ukraine conflict. The potential ramifications of waning interest underscore the urgency for a concerted effort to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ensure a strategic alignment with Western military standards.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 25
By Sadraddin Aghjayev - Trend:
The "Shair Sabir" universal cargo ship loaded with local-made urea departed in the direction of Turkey, Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) CJSC told Trend on Saturday.
According to the information, the overhaul of the "Shair Sabir" ship belonging to the ASCO flotilla has been completed at the Zykh shipyard.
"In accordance with the work plan, the main and auxiliary engines of the ship, mechanisms (pumps) and air compressors were repaired. The work on the installation of pipes, electrical installation, automation and welding of the hull was also carried out," the ASCO said in a statement.
As noted, the underwater and surface parts of the vessel, the engine room and the deck were painted. The living quarters and service rooms of the crew have been renovated in accordance with modern requirements.
"After the completion of the repair, the vessel successfully passed the relevant checks and was again returned for cargo transportation in the waters outside the Caspian Sea. So, the "Shair Sabir" vessel, loaded with local urea, set off in the direction of Turkey," the ASCO said.
The "Shair Sabir" ship has been sailing in international waters under the flag of Azerbaijan since 2016.
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(MENAFN) In a startling revelation, officials have disclosed that Israeli intelligence agencies are gearing up for a global assassination campaign targeting Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar once the ongoing conflict in Gaza concludes. Reports suggest that the operation was initially slated over a month ago but was postponed to facilitate negotiations for the release of approximately 240 hostages held by Hamas.
The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous officials, reported that Israeli intelligence services commenced devising plans for the assassination campaign in the aftermath of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7. While some advocated for an immediate implementation of the operation, a decision was made to wait and prioritize hostage negotiations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has purportedly authorized the killings, and officials assert that the campaign's initiation is not a matter of "if" but "when." The Israeli government, unusually explicit in its intentions, had previously signaled its intent to target Hamas operatives beyond the confines of Gaza. Last month, Netanyahu publicly announced that he had directed the Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence and covert operations agency, to take action against Hamas leaders wherever they are.
The Mossad, answering directly to the prime minister's office, holds a reputation for orchestrating covert operations, including assassinations on foreign soil. This forthcoming campaign, should it proceed, raises concerns about potential diplomatic repercussions, given the historical context of such actions leading to significant international tensions.
As the global community watches developments closely, questions surrounding the legality and ethical considerations of targeted assassinations beyond Israel's borders come to the forefront. The explicit acknowledgment of such plans by the Israeli government adds a layer of complexity to an already volatile situation, prompting scrutiny and calls for international intervention to prevent a further escalation of hostilities.
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A total of 4.1 million hotel visitors stayed in Abu Dhabi hotels during 2022, 24 per cent up from 2021, data by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, revealed.
Hotel revenues climbed by 23 per cent from the previous year to Dh5.4 billion in 2022.
The statistics showed that Abu Dhabi hotels recorded occupancy rates of 70 per cent during the reference year, a growth of 0.2 per cent compared to 2021.The average hotel stay for guests was about three nights per guest, and the average revenue per available room was Dh263, up 19 per cent.
The UAE nationals accounted for the largest share of the capital's hotel guests during the past year, with a share of 29 per cent, or the equivalent of 1.182 million guests.
Indian nationalities led all other non-Emiratis with a share of 12 per cent, or the equivalent of 480,000 visitors, up 31 per cent from the same period in 2021. The nationals of Britain, Egypt, the Philippines, and Saudi Arabia followed with a share of four per cent each. - Wam
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Buy a Dubai home, get a Tesla car free
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Damac Properties is offering a new Tesla with the purchase of select units from its portfolio of luxury villas and apartments during this Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). For every qualifying purchase throughout the DSF, running from December 26, 2017, till January 27, 2018, customers will drive away in a new Tesla.
Niall McLoughlin, senior vice-president, Damac Properties, said: "We're delighted to offer investors an opportunity to experience luxury with Damac and drive away in a luxury car. We aim to surprise investors with a dream car to complement their home purchase. Customers look forward to our DSF promotions as we provide double the joy of owning a home - with a valuable car on the house."
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(MENAFN – NewsBytes) Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 2.1 update for its budget-friendly Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31 smartphones in India.
As per the changelog, the firmware brings new camera features like Single Take, Night hyperlapse, and My filters along with general bug fixes and performance enhancements. It also comes with the latest September 2020 Android security patch.
The update carries build number M315FXXU2ATIB and M215FXXU2ATI9 for the M31 and M21, respectively. It has a download size of around 1.2GB. The firmware is being rolled out in a phased manner but you can manually check for it by going to Settings >System Updates.
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CEO of Telegram has issued security warning about WhatsApp
(MENAFN) According to the creator of the competing Telegram software, the recent vulnerabilities revealed in the WhatsApp messenger serve as a reminder that the Meta-owned program is first and foremost a surveillance tool.
In a post on Thursday, Pavel Durov slammed WhatsApp. It was in reaction to a developer's notification that two new weaknesses in its code had been uncovered.
Both flaws allow a malicious actor to install malware on a WhatsApp-enabled device. To be exposed, a user must answer a video call or play a specially constructed video clip, possibly giving hackers complete access to his or her phone.
Based on Durov, the new discoveries fit a long pattern of WhatsApp posing a critical security danger to users. He clarified that “it’s almost certain that a new security flaw already exists there” because such vulnerabilities are “planted backdoors.”
“If one backdoor is discovered and has to be removed, another one is added,” he highlighting, advising people to read his own 2019 article about what he believes to be the inherently dangerous nature of the messaging service.
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(MENAFN- ABN Newswire) Toronto, Nov 3, 2017 AEST (ABN Newswire) - McEwen Mining Inc. () () reports its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2017.
During Q3 2017 the El Gallo mine had earnings from mining operations of $5.1 million and the San José mine had earnings from mining operations of $4.5 million.
The Company experienced increased cost and reduced income as a consequence of an unexpected drop in production at the El Gallo mine due to an equipment failure. Our portion of income from the San José mine was also reduced on lower production. As a result, the Company reported a net loss of $8.1 million or $0.03 per share.
"During the third quarter we faced some challenges with our operations that resulted in disappointing performance. Production was approximately 17,500 gold equivalent ounces in the month of October. This improved production level puts us on track for a stronger fourth quarter" said Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner.
About McEwen Mining Inc
() () goal is to qualify for inclusion in the S & P 500 Index by creating a high growth, profitable gold and silver producer focused in the Americas and Europe. McEwen Mining's principal assets consist of the San Jose Mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina (49% interest), the El Gallo Mine and El Gallo Silver project in Sinaloa, Mexico, the Gold Bar project in Nevada, USA, and the Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina.
McEwen Mining has a total of 300 million shares outstanding. Rob McEwen, Chairman and Chief Owner, owns 25% of the Company.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The liquefied natural gas industry needs to start planning for shortages even as analysts project a glut starting next year, according to Sanford C Bernstein & Co.
The next wave of LNG projects is set to begin as early as this year, Bernstein analysts including Neil Beveridge said yesterday in a report. That's a more aggressive timetable than the firm made in September, when it said investment decisions for the next group of plants wouldn't come until 2019.
Energy companies will approve investments for more than 150mn tonnes a year of new supply capacity over the next four years, according to the report. By comparison, global consumption was 286mn tonnes in 2017. Projects in Qatar, Papua New Guinea, Russia and the US are most economically appealing, followed by Mozambique, Australian expansion projects and an Alaskan mega-project, Bernstein said.
Demand grew by about 10% last year, led by emerging markets and especially China, where coal-to-gas switching policies have the country on track to surpass Japan as the world's biggest LNG importer by 2030, Beveridge said.
China's natural gas use could almost triple from last year to about 600bn cubic metres by 2040, and it could overtake the US as the world's largest consumer by 2050, according to Sanford C Bernstein & Co.
The data also showed that Australia remained China's largest LNG supplier in November at 1.47mn tonnes, up 12% from the same month last year. Other major sellers included Qatar, up 33% year-on-year to 815,118 tonnes; Indonesia, up 40% to 336,273 and Malaysia down 4% to 263,341.
New projects coming online over the next few years will result in excess production capacity of as much as 54mn tonnes in 2020, but the market will remain tight in winter when demand increases.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Shaikh hamdan bin rashid al maktoum deputy ruler of dubai and uae minister of finance has said the uae was keen on becoming an effective founder of the islamic development bank (idb) since its inception in 197
shaikh hamdan addressing the idb meeting in jeddah. — wam
Addressing a ceremony held in jeddah to mark idb’s 40th anniversary and the start of its council of governors annual meeting shaikh hamdan said as the capital of islamic banking the uae is well positioned to further contribute in the development of the idb and realisation of its goals in supporting economic and social development in the member countries.
Shaikh hamdan who is heading the uae delegation at the idb governors annual meeting in saudi arabia has witnessed the signing of a partnership renewal agreement between the uae and the idb in jeddah.
Dr rashid ahmed bin fahad minister of environment and water who was representing the dubai-based international centre for bio-saline agriculture signed the agreement with dr ahmad mohamed ali al madani president of the idb.
The signing of the five-year agreement means the jeddah-based bank and the icba will continue in their partnership and cooperation in bio-saline land cultivation and research in the field of agriculture.
Meanwhile the 298th meeting of the board of executive directors of the bank that convened at the idb headquarters approved $447.6 million towards financing several new development projects in a number of member countries.
The meeting also approved three grants under the idb waqf fund for educational projects for muslim communities in kenya lesotho and trinidad and tobago. the major part of the financing $304 million went to the energy sector with $220 million for a power grid extension project in bangladesh and $83.75 million for the 132kv mirama-kable transmission line and distribution project in uganda.
Other approvals of the board included: $87.5 million for improvement of wastewater management and sanitary services in al ghadir drainage basin lebanon; an additional $25 million for the second phase of queen alia airport expansion project jordan raising the idb financing for the queen alia airport expansion to $125 million; $15 million for primary healthcare services expansion project in chad; and $15 million for support to the development of technical and vocational schools project in guinea.
Also a $450000 technical assistant grant was provided under the idb waqf fund towards capacity development of laboratory technicians (micro biology) in seven west african countries - burkina faso benin guinea malli niger senegal and togo. it is expected that such capacity building measures would help fight tb aids and malaria.
— with inputs from wam
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka : TAD Logistics launched direct cargo flight operations by Air Incheon between Dhaka and Incheon of South Korea on November 12.
The maiden flight departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital at November 12 morning.
Initially, two flights will be operated weekly.
TAD Group Managing Director Md Ashikur Rahman Tuhin said, 'The cargo flights will help our export process to grow revenue and this direct flight will operate twice a week. We are planning to expand the flights on the route five days a week based on the market demand.'
'Now, maintained by market demand and with an eye on business continuity, entrepreneurs are looking for reliable alternatives to import and export products,'' he added.
This service will save time and, for any urgent cargo, it will ensure a single-day arrival, he said.
This will help increase export of perishable items from Bangladesh. Leather, leather goods, crabs, RMG, fish, and human hair are the main export items from Bangladesh to South Korea.
Apparel expects to hit the USD 1 billion mark export to Korea in the current fiscal year with a diverse basket of items like lingerie, denim, shirt, jacket and pullover, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Business insiders say with apparel manufacturing increasingly moving out of China because of rising costs, Bangladeshi entrepreneurs now have the opportunity to grab the Korean market that currently sources 34 per cent of their clothing items from Beijing.
Since 2017, Bangladesh's stake in the Korean clothing market has kept on growing but at a slow pace and reached a little over 4 per cent with export earnings at USD 440 million in FY22, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
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Swiss support Ethiopia's role in migration crisis
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Swiss president Simonetta Sommaruga has acknowledged on a three-day visit to Ethiopia the role of the country as a haven for refugees in the region. Switzerland has pledged CHF6 million ($6.1 million) to Ethiopia for refugee protection.
Sommaruga referred to the east African country as a “key stabiliser in the region” in recognition of the 720000 refugees it currently hosts mainly from South Sudan Somalia and Eritrea.
Ethiopia is a priority country for Switzerland in terms of its migration policy which involves assistance on the ground and protecting refugees in their region of origin. In September the Swiss government decided to allocate an additional CHF19 million for aiding refugees in the Horn of Africa region with CHF6 million earmarked for Ethiopia alone.
On Sunday Sommaruga visited the Sheder refugee camp in Jigiga in the eastern part of the country. The camp hosts around 12300 refugees most of whom come from Somalia.
According to the UNHCR the United Nations’ refugee agency Ethiopia hosted 106670 Eritreans in January 2015.
Providing a refuge to fleeing Eritreans is an important component of Swiss-Ethiopian cooperation on migration according to the migration office.
Of the 23765 people who applied for asylum in Switzerland in 2014 6923 (almost 30%) were Eritreans by far the largest group of asylum seekers. After Germany and Sweden Switzerland was the most preferred destination for Eritrean migrants.
Sommaruga is also set to visit a project near the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa funded by the State Secretariat for Migration that provides employment opportunities to Eritrean refugees.
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San Francisco, Aug 9 (IANS) Tech giant Apple has brought back the battery percentage icon, which displays the actual numerical amount of charge, on the status bar in its latest iOS 16 beta.
According to TechCrunch, the battery indicator returned in iOS 16 beta 5, but it still needs to be enabled for anyone running the beta through the Settings menu.
The option to toggle on battery percentage is found in the 'battery' corner of the Settings menu, above the Low Power Mode toggle.
Reportedly, the update is limited to the beta users for now.
The battery percentage indicator made its debut way back in the iPhone 3GS era before disappearing with the advent of the notch on the iPhone X circa iOS 11 back in 2017.
Apple does not always keep every beta feature in a final release -- particularly if early feedback pushes back on something -- but the odds are high that the battery percentage icon is coming back in late September with the proper release of iOS 16, the report said.
Meanwhile, a recent report said that iOS 16 will let users edit an iMessage for five times and once they reach the limit, the edit option will disappear from the long-press menu.
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(MENAFN- trend news agency) st. petersbourg, russia, august 22. my goal is
to win a gold medal, says tural sariyev, representing azerbaijan in
boxing competitions at the international university sports festival
in st. petersbourg, trend reports.
now, he is preparing hard for the next fights, he noted.
"in the semifinals, i beat the representative of russia andrey
soldatov and reached the final. my next opponent will be an
armenian boxer. i believe in my victory in this fight as well,"
the international university sports festival, which takes place
from august 19 to 31, is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the
city of yekaterinburg. students from various universities from 36
countries compete in 14 sports.
azerbaijan is represented at the festival by 69 athletes from 10
educational institutions-54 men and 15 women. our representatives
compete in eight sports: badminton, table tennis, boxing,
wrestling, taekwondo, football, swimming, and sambo.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Iraqi government forces and allied fighters from Popular Mobilization Units have established control over more than a dozen villages near the northern town of Hawijah, PressTV reported.
Iraq's Joint Operations Command (JOC) announced in a statement on Sunday that soldiers from the Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS), army units and pro-government fighters – better known by their Arabic name, Hashd al-Sha'abi – had seized back 16 villages, including Kanaan, Southern al-Maydan, Northern al-Maydan, Aal-Awashra, Ibrahim al-Saleh, al-Basta, Fallah Farhan and Ain Manat.
The JOC added that Iraqi fighter jets had destroyed 8 Daesh pickup trucks in an area linking al-Fathah region to nearby al-Riyadh region.
Members of the Federal Police Force also liberated al-Malaha air base southeast of Hawijah, located 45 kilometers west of Kirkuk.
Commander of Federal Police Forces Lieutenant General Raed Shaker Jawdat said the recapture of the air base had cut off Daesh supply lines to Hawijah.
Meanwhile, an unnamed security source said Warith al-Shimari, a cameraman for Arabic-language al-Nujaba television network, was killed while covering advances by government troops and allied Hashd al-Sha'abi fighters near Hawijah.
The United Nations says more than 200 people lost their lives and over 380 others suffered injuries as a result of acts of terrorism and violence across Iraq in September.
According to the latest figures released by the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on Sunday, terrorist attacks claimed the lives of 203 Iraqis and left 389 others wounded last month.
The worst-affected area was Baghdad province, where violent attacks took the lives of 37 civilians and left 157 others wounded.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sugar prices in the UAE have increased by up to eight per cent in the past couple of months due to a surge in global prices.
But UAE prices are expected to drop soon as India is set to export sugar under an arrangement through the National Cooperative for Exports Ltd (NCEL), which was established to help cooperative societies tap the global export market and support them to produce and manufacture products that are in line with international standards.
India has imposed a ban on sugar exports in order to keep local prices in check. However, the ban does not apply to exports to the European Union and the US. Under this new NCEL mechanism, the government will directly deal with farmers and export the commodities, doing away with the need for middlemen. The UAE could also be added in the list of countries under NCEL where India could export its sugar.
Dr. Dhananjay Datar, chairman and managing director, Al Adil Trading, said the current stock being sold in the market is mainly imported from Brazil.
“There has been an eight per cent increase in sugar prices locally in the past two months. But once the Indian sugar arrives in the local market, prices will go down,” Dr Datar told Khaleej Times in an interview on Monday.
Sugar prices are trading at the highest prices since 2011 globally due to lower supplies after unusually dry weather damaged harvests in India and Thailand, the world's second and third-largest exporters. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization also warned about a 2 per cent drop in global sugar production in 2023-24, compared with the previous year, a loss of about 3.5 million metric tons.
Kamal Vachani, group director and partner at Al Maya Group, said the UAE has been traditionally importing sugar from Brazil, India, Thailand and some parts of Europe.
“These regions have been the constant supplier of sugar to the UAE as these countries' production capacity and trade relations are good. The global sugar prices in the current scenario can import from Mexico, Australia and even some African nations that have been increasing sugar production from time to time,” he said.
Vachani added that the UAE is in a comfortable position when it comes to sugar stock.
Dr. Datar added that Thailand and Germany are the other markets that could be tapped to import sugar.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a recent development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to evaluate One97 Communication Ltd's (OCL) request to function as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) channel, ensuring the continuity of Paytm app operations.
The RBI's statement highlights that if NPCI grants TPAP status to OCL, the '@paytm' handles should seamlessly migrate from Paytm Payments Bank to newly identified banks to prevent disruptions. During this migration, no new users should be added until existing users are satisfactorily transferred to the new handle.
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For the smooth transition of '@paytm' handles, the RBI suggests that NPCI certify 4-5 banks as Payment Service Provider (PSP) banks with demonstrated capabilities in processing high-volume UPI transactions, adhering to NPCI norms for minimizing concentration risk. The RBI further directs OCL, for merchants using PayTM QR Codes, to open settlement accounts with one or more PSP Banks other than Paytm Payments Bank.
This migration plan specifically applies to customers and merchants with a UPI handle '@Paytm.' For those with a UPI address or handle different from '@Paytm,' no action is required. Customers with underlying accounts/wallets currently with Paytm Payments Bank are advised to make alternative arrangements with other banks.
Delhi High Court rejects TMC leader Mahua Moitra's plea on information leak in ED probe
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Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming webseries, 'The Night Manager', revealed that the crew shot in extreme conditions in Rajasthan. At one point, it got so hot that the vanity vans gave up because the generators were overheating.
The actor got candid about the difficulties encountered while filming his new series. He said, 'All these locations look beautiful on camera, but when you're shooting in them, it can be challenging especially for a series of this scale. For example, Rajasthan was extremely, extremely hot.'
He went on to state, 'We were there shooting in the desert in the middle of nowhere, it got so hot at one point that our vanity vans were going off, the generator was overheating. So we were essentially just having to open our doors and windows and hope for some kind of cross ventilation. We had to break shooting for three hours in a day to avoid people getting heat stroke.'
'The Night Manager', produced by The Ink Factory and Banijay Asia, is created and directed by Sandeep Modi and second director Priyanka Ghosh. The series will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on February 17.
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