(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Kuwait is lucrative for franchise deals namely sales of trademarks in shadow of existence of hundreds of successful businesses with special national labels, according to an expert in the sector.
Kuwait was one of the first countries that dealt in the franchise trade in the Gulf region and kept this reputation till today, said Mahmoud Al-Musawi, the deputy manager for sales in the Gulf Franchise Company, in an interview published by the latest edition of the magazine, "The Franchise."
The Kuwaiti market is distinguished with heated competition in the franchise business, for its is saturated with foreign trademarks. This condition prompted Kuwaiti investors to create local label marks and marketed the labels in the region, he said.
Certain trademarks devised in Kuwait became quite famous in other Gulf countries, and some of the Kuwaiti trademarks became known in Singapore, Italy, France and the United States, Mousawi said.
Mousawi said his company started pondering marketing Kuwaiti trademarks abroad after noticing rapid and wide-scale spread of these national labels locally, he added.
Some of the most successful marks are those of food companies and restaurants, Musawi said, adding that Kuwaiti restaurants opened branches in Beirut, Istanbul and Sharm el-Sheikh, also noting that the marketing of the national labels in the Kuwaiti dinars would reap positive results for the national economy.
This business is lucrative and promising in the Gulf region of 30 million souls and high levels of standards of living. An international exhibition on the franchise business is due in Dubai on May 9-10. Kuwaiti companies specialized in marketing labels would take part in it.
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PM likely to visit Qatar to discuss new LNG deal
The Prime Minister is expected to pay a two-day visit to Qatar to discuss new LNG agreements.
In this regard, sources said that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will leave for Qatar on a two-day visit tomorrow.
During his visit to Qatar, he will also hold important meetings with the Qatari leadership.
The Prime Minister will discuss the new LNG deal during his visit to Qatar and will also urge the government to relax some of the conditions in the new deal.
In addition, the construction of the Energies Terminal from Qatar will be discussed during the visit.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Wed 3 Aug 2022, 12:37 AM
Sharjah has announced the reopening of Khor Fakkan's Al Suhub Rest Area after it closed its doors on July 27 due to unstable weather conditions.
Known as Cloud Lounge, the rest area has resumed receiving visitors, Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority announced on Twitter.
Cloud Lounge, a mountain-side rest stop, towers 600 metres above sea level and opened in 2021. A 5.63-kilometre road winds up to the rest house and offers a panoramic view of the coastal city of Khor Fakkan.
Heavy rains that lashed several areas in the UAE last week, including Khor Fakkan, forced authorities to close down many roads, transport and tourist spots for the safety of the people.
As the flood water receded, key roads opened, and passenger transport services from Sharjah to Fujairah and Kalba also resumed.
However, on Tuesday, the UAE's weather department issued a fresh warning and urged people to be cautious, take utmost care, and avoid valleys, landslides, and flooded areas.
Authorities warned residents of hazardous weather as heavy rains hit several parts of the country. Abu Dhabi Police also called on the public to keep away from Saa valley flows and any other watersheds in Al Ain City. The authority urged everyone to be cautious and to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
Drivers have been asked to stay away from valleys and dams as several parts of the UAE witness heavy to moderate rainfall.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Dow Sinks 300+ Eve of Fed Policy Meeting
Stocks slid on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day policy meeting and Wall Street looked ahead to another large rate hike due out Wednesday.
The Dow Jones Industrials stumbled 328.72 points, or 1.1%, to break for lunch Tuesday at 30,690.96.
The S&P 500 retreated 38.01 points, or 1%, to 3,861.88.
The NASDAQ Composite let go of 55.54 points to 11,479.48.
Meanwhile, Ford shares slumped 9% after it announced that supply chain issues would cost the automaker an extra $1 billion in the third quarter.
The Federal Open Markets Committee begins its September meeting on Tuesday, where central bankers are expected to announce a 0.75 percentage point rate hike on Wednesday.
Stocks have tumbled in recent weeks as comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and an unexpectedly hot August consumer price index report caused traders to prepare for even higher rates until inflation cools.
Housing market data released Tuesday showed an unexpected jump in starts for August, although building permits saw the biggest decline since April 2020.
Investors are focused on the Fed's latest policy meeting slated to begin Tuesday. The central bank is expected to raise interest rates by another three-quarters of a point, though investors are also watching for guidance about corporate earnings before the next reporting season begins in October.
Treasury prices lost sharply, raising yields to 3.59% from Friday's 3.49%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite direction.
Oil prices slumped $1.48 to $84.25 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices lost $3.40 to $1,674.80 U.S. an ounce.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting held at its seat at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday.
Following the meeting, HE Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Sulaiti issued the following statement: At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet extended its highest congratulations and blessings to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al-Fitr, asking Allah Almighty on this occasion good health and happiness for His Highness, for Qatar and its people more splendor, goodness, development and prosperity under the wise leadership of HH the Amir, as well as security, peace and stability for Arab and Islamic nations.
Then, the Cabinet listened to the explanation given by HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari on the latest developments to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Cabinet affirmed the continuation of the precautionary measures that have been taken to combat the pandemic.
After that, the Cabinet considered the topics on the agenda as follows: First - Approval of a draft Cabinet decision amending some provisions of Decision No. 11 of 2020 on reorganizing the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
Second - Approval of a draft decision of HE Minister of Commerce and Industry to establish the Unified Economic Register Department in the Commercial Registration and Licensing Department.
Third - Approval of a draft agreement for cooperation in the legal field between the Ministry of Justice in the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in the Republic of El Salvador.
Fourth - The Cabinet reviewed the draft Amiri decisions in the organizational structures of the ministries and took the appropriate decision in that regard.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Four Asian drug traffickers were nabbed and 91kg of narcotic pills - Captagon - was seized from them by the Dubai Police during a swift operation. The drugs were packed in three bags and kept at different places.
A team of the anti-narcotic department carried out an ambush and arrested the drug peddlers- belonging to the same nationality, said Major General Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansouri, assistant commander-in-chief for criminal investigation affairs at the Dubai Police.
He added that the four smugglers were caught from a residential area of Dubai, late at night while they were taking drugs. They hid a large amount of narcotic pills in bags. The kingpin of the gang lives abroad.
The drugs were recovered from different places from the four traffickers. They were referred to the legal authorities concerned after confessing that they used to sneak in drugs from their home country as per orders of the mastermind.
Al Mansoori praised the key role played by the anti-drug team of the Dubai Police - who make huge effort to combat drugs locally and internationally - and arrest the guilty traders and promoters.
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Jordan- King Abdullah Receives UAE Foreign Minister
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Last week, combat units of the Army of Drones project hit 214 units of enemy military equipment worth several million dollars.
Deputy Prime Minister for Innovations, Development of Education, Science and Technologies - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov posted this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
“Minus millions of dollars - the Army of Drones hit 214 units of Russian equipment. Ukrainian soldiers continue to successfully turn enemy equipment into scrap," the report says.
According to Fedorov, from November 13 to 20, Ukrainian soldiers with the help of drones damaged and destroyed 39 Russian tanks, 31 cannons, 41 armored vehicles, 66 trucks, 6 MLRS, etc.
The enemy also lost 89 troops.
As reported, the Army of Drones handed over more than 2,000 Ukrainian drones to the Defense Forces of Ukraine. The batch included exclusively Ukrainian-made drones. Among them are copters and aircraft-type UAVs: reconnaissance, kamikaze and reusable airstrike drones. The drones will help Ukrainian defenders hit enemy positions and equipment. All UAVs were purchased as part of the state program.
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Google Buys Billion-Dollar Office Space in London
Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has bought a colorful office space in London for $1 billion while it waits for building work on its heavily-delayed U.K. headquarters to be completed.
The internet giant announced Friday that it has acquired all of the Central St. Giles building, where it already occupies a number of floors, in London's West End.
Google plans to refurbish the office over the next few years, Harris said, adding that there will be collaboration spaces, team pods, and covered outdoor working spaces.
The firm employs 6,400 staff in the U.K. and the company has pledged to create enough U.K. office space for 10,000 in the coming years. Its main hub is in the recently gentrified King's Cross neighborhood on the northern fringe of the city center, where it has snapped up several offices.
However, its new U.K. headquarters, which sits on a plot behind King's Cross train station, is still under construction. The 11-storey“groundscraper” has been designed by the prestigious Heatherwick Studios and Bjarke Ingels Group. The plans show a 25-metre swimming pool, a 200-metre rooftop running trail, and a large sports hall with views over London. It will accommodate up to 4,000 Googlers when it's completed.
However, the development is running several years behind schedule. Google was initially hoping to be in the building by 2016, but a series of setbacks have pushed the move-in date back several years. The initial $1.2-billion U.S. plans drawn up by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris were reportedly scrapped by Google cofounder Larry Page for being“too boring.”
Shares in the search engine sprinted $30.64, or 1.1%, Friday to $2,802.32.
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TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Equitable Bank (the 'Bank' or 'Equitable'), a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (the 'Company') (TSX: EQB) (TSX: EQB.PR.C) today announced it is increasing its prime lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.70% from 6.45%. Equitable's wholly owned subsidiary Concentra Bank is also increasing its prime lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.70% from 6.45%. Both rates are effective January 26, 2023.
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Tripura ranked top in the implementation of Forest Right Act in the country in 2012, the state assembly was informed today.
This apart, Tribal Welfare Minister Aghore Debbarma said in a statement that the state government had given land rights (Patta) to 1,20,418 tribal families since 2008.
Besides, the state government had given them jobs under MGNREGA, funds under Indira Abas Yojna (IAY) and grants from different departments.
Debbarma said, the government had sent a proposal of Rs 444.16 crore to the central government for proper rehabilitation of the tribals in the state.
About 60 per cent of the state territory was under forest land, he said.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Units of missile troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit nine areas of concentration of enemy manpower and an ammunition depot on Tuesday, January 31.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in an operational update as of 18:00 on January 31, Ukrinform reports.
During the current day, aircraft of the Defense Forces of Ukraine launched nine strikes on the areas of concentration of enemy manpower, weapons and military equipment, and two strikes on the positions of their anti-aircraft missile systems.
'The Russian invaders launched three air and three missile strikes during the day. More than 20 MLRS attacks were carried out. Civil infrastructure was damaged in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Kherson regions. There is still a threat of airstrikes and missile attacks throughout Ukraine,' the General Staff said.
It is noted that Russian invaders strengthened filtration and counter-sabotage measures in the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region. In particular, Russian troops have restricted entry and exit from the settlement of Ulianivka, local residents are searched and their mobile phones are checked.
In addition, in Donetsk, the number of particularly dangerous infections among servicemen of Russian forces and mercenaries of the so-called Wagner Private Military Company has increased significantly, which may be related to the lack of normal sanitary and hygienic conditions in the locations of enemy units.
As reported by Ukrinform, the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Svatove-Kreminna section has slowed down. Currently, Ukrainian forces are working on exhausting the enemy.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine is working to expand its representation in the world, this year, in particular, in Latin America.
This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening video address, Ukrinform reported.
“By the way, we are also working to expand our representation in the world. Last year, we opened new Ukrainian embassies in Africa and generally achieved a higher level of interaction with leaders and countries on the African continent. For this year, we aim to increase our engagement and potential for cooperation, particularly in Latin America”, Zelensky said.
He reminded that today he had met with representatives of partner countries - members of the diplomatic corps working in Ukraine.
According to him, it is very important that in Ukraine, even during the war, "normal diplomatic work continues, one might even say routine work between Ukrainian diplomats and foreign representatives, between our institutions and international organizations."
Ukrainian delegation meets with representatives of countries from Asia, Africa, Latin
America in Davos
“ I am grateful to every state, every leader whose representatives are in Ukraine and with Ukraine. This is a testament to faith in our country, respect for the Ukrainian people, and trust in our strength and ability to achieve Ukrainian goals”,
He informed that during the meeting, they discussed, among other things, the need for clear and principled cooperation for the implementation of the Peace Formula, greater security for both Ukraine and each of the partner countries, as well as for the internal transformation of Ukraine.
As reported, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with diplomats, representatives of states, and international organizations on February 22, where he outlined Ukraine's main tasks for 2024.
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Among these tasks, Zelensky identified the protection of Ukrainian citizens from Russian terror through military and financial assistance from partners, the return of deported children and the return of Ukrainians from Russian captivity, the implementation of the Peace Formula, as well as active international cooperation, in particular in terms of defense production, the imposition of international sanctions against Russia and the confiscation of Russian assets.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times)
A fire broke out on a Taiwanese fishing vessel on Tuesday morning, which was quickly spotted by a Filipino fisherman who immediately alerted the captain and nine-member crew, who escaped unharmed.
At 5:23am on October 23, the Fleet Branch of the Coast Guard Administration received a call f0r help from Keelung Port Radio after a fire was reported on a New Taipei City-registered fishing vessel about six nautical miles north of Yehliu, the cape on the north coast of Taiwan, the Liberty Times reported.
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The fire spread quickly and the Taiwanese captain and his eight crew members – one Taiwanese, three mainland Chinese, two Indonesians, and two Filipinos – decided to give up trying to extinguish it and jumped into the sea. They were rescued by other fishing vessels nearby.
They returned to Wanli Fishing Harbor at about 9:30am and no injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, the fire on the boat was thought to have been bought under control by the Coast Guard Administration after two hours of firing continuous water jets at it, but it flared up again at about 9:15am. The fire on the boat was eventually extinguished later that afternoon.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a Filipino crewman first noticed the fire in the power chamber, which was not extinguished by the carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system and instead spread.
The Taiwanese captain ordered the crew to abandon ship and joined them in the sea.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania on Monday visited the village of Al Bayoudha in Balqa Governorate, where she met with families, village elders and community leaders to discuss the village's community development projects, a statement from Her Majesty's Office said.
The Queen began her visit at the Abdulrahman Bin Awf Charitable Society, where she met with representatives of communities across Al Ardah municipality. Established in 1990, the charitable society has contributed to the launch of several income-generating projects through its financing of sustainable agriculture and provision of training courses.
After conveying His Majesty King Abdullah's regards, she commended the people of Al Bayoudha for capitalising on the area's natural resources in order to create a sustainable local economy.
'His Majesty consistently calls for each area to make the most of its distinguishing features by developing and building upon them. This step lies at the core of decentralisation and sustainable local development,' Her Majesty said. In turn, residents briefed the Queen on the environmental and economic importance of the area.
Queen Rania then met with director of Al Balqa' Institute for Innovation, Ilham Al Abbadi, as well as a number of the institute's female beneficiaries. The village women showed her some of their products, including olive oil, thyme, soap and embroidery pieces.
Established in 2013, Al Balqa' Institute for Innovation has implemented several social development projects in the area, with a focus on natural agriculture, handicrafts, food production and social responsibility.
In collaboration with the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature and the Al Bayoudha Society, the institute has contributed to the planting of 6,200 trees of 25 different varieties at homes across Al Bayoudha, with 10 trees awarded to each family. Striving to enhance the quality of village agricultural products and market them to other regions, the institute also hosts seasonal volunteers to help farmers harvest wheat, olives and animal feed.
Among Al Balqa' Institute for Innovation's many initiatives are a children's innovation club, Al Bayoudha Volunteer Network, and the promotion and support of the biodiversity-focused 'Declaration of Al Bayoudha', under which the local community strives to transform the area into a model environmental and social economy.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Qatar reaffirmed its support of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara during the 7th session of the High Joint Bilateral Cooperation Commission on Monday. The 7th session of Morocco-Qatar High-Level meeting, co-chaired by Morocco's Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani and Qatar's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, kicked off today in Rabat. In a joint statement, printed in Moroccan news sources, Qatar noted that 'the settlement of the regional conflict over the Sahara must be done within the framework of the Kingdom of Morocco and in respect of its territorial and national integrity.' The statement also lauded King Mohammed VI's leadership in the preservation of peace and his support for sustainable development and stability in Africa. The Qatari official and the accompanying delegation were received by El Othmani on Sunday at Rabat International airport. During the meeting, twelve cooperation agreements were signed between Morocco and Qatar. These agreements cover political, economic, and cultural cooperation. The two countries also concluded five memoranda of understanding for improved cooperation in the fields of agriculture and housing and the creation of a joint ministerial trade committee. The memoranda also strengthened cooperation in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and the exchange of financial information. Additionally, the two countries initiated a partnership project on human resources training in the aviation sector. King Mohammed VI held dinner in honor of Qatar's prime minister after his arrival in Rabat on Sunday evening. The dinner took place in the presence of Speaker of the House of Advisors Hakim Benchamach; the King's advisors, Taieb Fassi Fihri, Omar Kabbaj, Yassir Zenagui and Abdellatif Menouni; the Qatari official delegation; and other Moroccan"
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Christopher Hildebrant, CEO of Morelia Group (Cincinnati, Ohio), is helping to ensure the company’s success with hard work, dedication, and support from a great team.
Christopher Hildebrant is the President and CEO of Morelia Group in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been working within the residential and commercial development and real estate sectors since 2003 and in 2022, he will be completing his 20th year as a successful real-estate developer.
Christopher successfully runs the Morelia Group following the organization’s core belief that location, innovation, and talent are necessary for developing world-class properties. Currently, Christopher Hildebrant, Cincinnati, OH, oversees the company’s policies and the Morelia Group’s daily operations.
Christopher attended Georgetown College and got his major in Business and Political Science in 2002. He was also a former baseball player. From a very young age, Christopher understood that hard work, dedication, and a strong team were needed to attain success. He hailed from a family of entrepreneurs. Christopher followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and began his business in the real estate sector. He started with a free-standing single-tenant bank branch 15 years ago.
Since he entered the real estate world, he has done business with more than two million square feet of office, retail, and residential properties.
He has also paid minute attention to the expansion of the development of the company and the management of the engineering, architectural, personnel, financial, and property departments.
With Christopher and his team’s hard work, dedication, and the support of an able team, Morelia Group has become one of the largest private real-estate trust development firms in the Midwest.
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About Morelia Group:
Morelia Group is a real estate investment trust that owns high-end retail, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use properties. These properties serve as gathering places for people to eat, shop, and reside. More than 250 exceptionally motivated, accomplished, and world-class experts make up The Morelia Group. The personnel of their property management, investment, and development teams are dedicated to providing the highest level of experience and service.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
With numerous tourism destinations, Azerbaijan has always attracted foreign visitors. For many years, the tourism sector has played a great role in the country's life.
Despite all challenges, the Azerbaijani Tourism Agency continues to promote the country's tourism industry.
The State Tourism Agency has recently discussed the requirements for the hotels amid a special quarantine regime.
The virtual meeting was attended by employees of the Interior Ministry, the Health Ministry, the Food Safety Agency, the E-Government Development Centre and the State Tax Service.
Representatives of the 2,050 hotels hotel entities were informed about the "Rules for the organization of hotels in Azerbaijan during COVID-19 pandemic", as well as the restrictions imposed by the relevant decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The meeting also discussed a special mobile application for checking COVID-19 passports, which is required to provide services to people over 18 years of age in hotels only on the basis of COVID-19 passports, in accordance with the relevant decision of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The representative of the E-Government Development Center answered the questions of the participants regarding the use of the mobile application.
Representatives of the Azerbaijan Tourism Agency provided insight into COVID-19 passports, vaccine doses, as well as the requirements for vaccination of hotel staff.
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Dubai: As the aviation world grapples with pilot shortages, Emirates Flight Training Academy's (EFTA) third graduation ceremony held on 8 December welcomed 53 new pilots trained at their world-class facility into the industry.
With the latest ceremony, EFTA celebrated crossing three major milestones, including graduating –
international cadets for the first time since the academy opened its doors for non-Emirati cadets in late 2019, the largest cohort – more than 50 cadets and double that of previous events, more than 100 cadets since its first graduation in 2020.
At the ceremony, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group awarded certificates to the cadet graduates.
Young cadets had successfully completed the rigorous programme with 900 hours of ground-based training and 250 hours of flight instruction to obtain their Integrated Air Transport Pilot Licence.EFTA also honoured the highest performing and most diligent cadets for their achievements across all facets of the training programme.
According to Oliver Wyman's latest research, the aviation industry will experience a global gap of 34,000 pilots by 2025, which could increase to 50,000 given the impact of furloughs and retirements. Driven by a projected sharp increase in air travel demand, the Middle East region could face a shortage of 3,000 pilots by 2023 and 18,000 by 2032. Boeing estimates that by 2041 the gap will widen to 602,000 pilots globally and 53,000 in the Middle East.
Located in Dubai South, the Emirates Flight Training Academy combines cutting-edge learning technologies and a modern fleet of 27 training aircraft to train cadets with no previous knowledge of flying.
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(MENAFN) In a recent statement, Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, has expressed confidence that the Chinese government in Beijing is currently too preoccupied with pressing domestic issues to launch a military attack on Taiwan. During an event hosted by the New York Times, President Tsai emphasized the low probability of an immediate invasion, citing both strong international support for Taiwan and Beijing's hesitation due to economic, financial, and political challenges.
President Tsai highlighted the overwhelming nature of China's internal challenges, suggesting that this is not an opportune time for Beijing to contemplate a major military offensive against Taiwan. She underscored the global consensus against war, stating that "the international community has made it loud and clear that war is not an option, and peace and stability serve everybody's interests."
Acknowledging continued support from the United States, particularly in matters of security, President Tsai expressed confidence in the solidity of international backing for Taiwan. Despite the historical complexities of the Taiwan-China relationship, she noted that Taipei and Washington are jointly managing the risks associated with potential conflicts.
While Taiwan operates as a self-governing entity, Beijing maintains its stance on considering the island as an integral part of its territory under the One China policy. The Chinese government reserves the right to pursue reunification with Taiwan through force if the island were to formally declare independence. The international community, with few nations officially recognizing Taiwan's sovereignty, has witnessed the delicate geopolitical balance in the region, with Washington maintaining informal relations with Taipei and approving various arms sales to bolster Taiwan's defense capabilities over the years. President Tsai's observations shed light on the current geopolitical dynamics and the delicate equilibrium maintained in the Taiwan Strait.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) As part of the Oman Volleyball Association's (OVA) plans to give international exposure to the national beach spikers, two Omani teams will compete in the Asian Volleyball Confederation's (AVC) events in Thailand.
The two Omani pairs - Abdullah al Rajhi-Hassan al Balushi and Haitham Shreiqi- Ahmed al Hosni - will compete in two back-to-back AVC Beach Tour competitions. The first event will see 33 men's teams from 17 countries compete in the fifth Khanom- Chang Asian Tour Beach Volleyball Tour, which began on Wednesday and will conclude on Friday.
It is being held at Nadan Beach, Khanom in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a province 780km south of Bangkok. The event will be followed by the 15th Samila-Chang Asian Beach Volleyball Tour at Samila Beach, Songkhla from April 14-16. The winning team from each competition will earn $US3,000 as prize money.
The players have also been invited to join the around-thecity march at the Songkran Festival on April 13. The festival marks Thailand's New Year.
Besides Oman, the participating nations for both the events comprise hosts Thailand (three teams), Japan (2), China (2), Indonesia (2), Sri Lanka (2), New Zealand (2), Hong Kong (2), Kazakhstan (2), Vietnam (2), Qatar (2), Iran (2), Singapore (1), India (2), Brunei (2), Philippines (1) and Malaysia (2).
Khalifa al Jabri, national team coach, said the sultanate's beach spikers are ready for the competition following a welcome break.
''The tournaments will give all four players good exposure ahead of their campaign in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea in September,'' he said. Jabri said Rajhi was picked to pair up with Balushi as the latter's regular partner, Badr al Subhi, is out injured.
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HBKU College of Public Policy Launches Newest Graduate Program at Virtual Information Session
(MENAFN- Hamad Bin Khalifa University) Doha, January 25, 2022 – Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s College of Public Policy (CPP) showcased its distinctive Master of Public Policy (MPP) and announced the launch of a new Master of Social Policy and Program Evaluation (MSPPE) program at a Graduate Studies Information Session on January 24. The newest full-time master’s degree at CPP provides advanced analytic and substantive knowledge of social policy and program evaluation. During the virtual session, CPP faculty members were available to answer questions on the two programs, which offer academic and professional training opportunities for graduates to build an influential career in public policy and solve current global and local problems. At the event, faculty highlighted the curriculum as well as research opportunities. There was also a chance for prospective students to meet the HBKU admissions team and discuss program application requirements. The deadline to apply to the MPP is February 1 for international applicants and March 15 for Qataris and residents, whereas the application deadline for the MSPPE is March 1 for international applicants and April 15 for Qataris and residents. Funding options are available to those who are accepted into the programs.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met for talks in Geneva on Friday amid mounting fears that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine.
“This is a critical moment,” Mr Blinken said in his opening remarks.
The US and Russia“don't expect to resolve our differences here today”, he added, but hoped to test whether diplomacy was still a viable option.
Speaking afterwards, Mr Lavrov described the talks as open and useful.
Moscow has 100,000 troops near its borders with Ukraine, but denies planning to invade.
Across the table in a luxury Swiss hotel, Mr Blinken warned his Russian counterpart of a“united, swift and severe” response if Russia did take that step.
President Vladimir Putin has issued demands to the West which he says concern Russia's security, including that Ukraine be stopped from joining Nato.
He wants the Western defensive alliance to abandon military exercises and stop sending weapons to eastern Europe, which Moscow sees as its backyard.
At a press conference after the meeting, Mr Lavrov accused Nato of working against Russia. He reiterated Moscow's position that it has“never threatened the Ukrainian people” and has no plans to attack Ukraine.
The US will present Russia with a written response to its security red lines“next week”, he added. (Courtesy BBC)
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) India's Vice President, Hamid Ansari will partake in a five-day tour on May 30 that will take him to the North African countries, Morocco and Tunisia, according to the Business Standard.
The first day will consist of touring Morocco's capital Rabat, with invitation from Abdelilah Benkirane, prime minister and head of government of Morocco. “This visit intends to further strengthen the cordial relations between the two countries, further develop and diversify profile of bilateral economic cooperation and explore new avenues of co-operation and partnership on a wide range of issues of shared common interest,” an external affairs ministry statement said. During Ansari's visit in Morocco, he will hold discussions and meeting with King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Benikirane. The Moroccan prime minister and Vice President will also launch the India-Morocco Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Rabat, together. Ansari will also meet with leading intellectuals and imams of Morocco, as well as deliver a speech at Mohammed V University in Rabat. He will also visit Marrakesh, and be hosted by the governor of Marrakesh. After the tour to Morocco ends, he will begin his the second leg of his visit in Tunis, on June 2, for a two day visit, at the invitation of Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid. “India has very cordial bilateral relations with Tunisia,” another external affairs ministry statement said. “The economic cooperation between the two countries is deepening with Indian investments in the phosphate sector. During this visit, further avenues of cooperation in various areas of growth would be discussed,” it added. During Ansari's visit to Tunisia, he will hold discussion with President Beji Caid Essebsi and Prime Minister Essid on various issues that they all hold a common interest towards. Ansari will also be received by the president of the Assembly of the Representative of the People of Tunisia, where he will meet with members of the parliament from multiple parties. The Vice President will also meet with the Tunisian-India Parliamentary Group. He will then deliver a key note address to the Tunisian diplomatic corps and leading scholars and think tanks at the Tunisian Institute for Strategic Studies. Ansari will be accompanied by union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Hansraj Gangaram Ahir and four members of parliament on his visits to both countries.
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(MENAFN- 3BL) A coalition between the United Soybean Board (USB), the National Pork Board , the National Corn Growers Association and other supporters, Farmers for Soil Health was established to advance the use of cover crops to improve soil health, advance sustainability throughout the food value chain and improve farmer profitability.
The coalition seeks to double the amount of corn and soybean farmland using cover crops to improve soil health and resiliency by 2030, using a baseline as reported in the most recent Census of Agriculture published in 2017.
While cover crops have proven to deliver multiple benefits over time, initial start-up challenges can be a barrier to adopting the practice. In May 2022, Farmers for Soil Health was awarded a $95 million grant from the USDA's Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities to help farmers address these start-up costs, and in May 2023, the organization received $13.6 million in grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to establish personal, on-the-ground technical support for farmers in 20 states who are seeking to adopt cover crops. Crop advisors familiar with each state's agronomic and production environment will help farmers select cover crops that offer the most soil health benefits, minimize issues during planting and add value to their overall production efforts.
Beyond this important support in initial implementation of cover crops, Farmers for Soil Health is developing models for cost sharing and financial support for farmers implementing the practice, as well as mechanisms to measure and quantify the value of the practice over time.
For more information, please refer to the 2023 U.S. Soy Sustainability Overview . Titled“Partners for a Better Tomorrow,” the report highlights the partnerships fostered by U.S. Soy to drive innovation both on and off the farm.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) MOSCOW, 1st September, 2019 (WAM) - Aqdar World Summit concluded its 3rd edition today in Moscow with a vast participation of UAE delegates who have reflected the UAE image to the world.
At the end of the four-day summit, which included key sessions, workshops and panel discussions, participants expressed their gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for his patronage of the event.
The summit featured the opening keynote speech of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, in which H.H. stressed on the strength of the UAE-Russian relationship, in addition to the importance of empowering different sectors of the society in the advancement and progress of nations.
Taking place in conjunction with Moscow Global Forum ‘City for Education', the summit featured a huge participation from Russia, the region, and the world, and it was held in partnership with a number of international and regional bodies and institutions, the United Nations, and various academic institutions, research centers, and community organisations. The summit was also attended by participants who represent different sectors in the community.
Through the joint organisation of this global event, the UAE and Moscow provided a positive model for the world to share the knowledge and experiences of both countries and present an international platform for various sectors to contribute to the empowerment of communities.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russians have attacked Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region with drones, killing a man in the village of Velykyi Burluk, Kupiansk district.
The main office of the National Police in the Kharkiv region reported this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform.
According to the report, enemy Shahed drones hit a residential area in Kharkiv and a private house in the village of Velykyi Burluk.
"At around 00:10, the forces of the aggressor country likely hit a private house in the village of Velykyi Burluk with a Shakhed UAV. The house caught fire. The body of the 76-year-old owner of the house was recovered from under the rubble," the post said.
The building was destroyed. The police evacuated an elderly woman from a neighboring house.
At around midnight, Russian troops also attacked Kharkiv.
"As a result of a Shahed UAV strike, two cars burned down, and two more were damaged by the blast waves. Residential buildings and garages were damaged," the police said.
According to Dmytro Chubenko, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, four cars were destroyed, ten garages were damaged, and windows were smashed in dozens of apartments. A drone struck a residential area in the Shevchenkivskyi district.
"There are mostly five-story residential buildings in this area," Chubenko said.
Investigators launched criminal proceedings under Article 438 (violation of the laws and customs of war) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- Oman Sail L.L.C) 8 January 2022, Muscat – The Oman Sailing Festival continues into January when the fun and excitement rolls into Hawana Salalah from 6-9 January 2022. For two days, visitors to the destination will be able to try sailing and windsurfing with Oman Sail coaches for free from 10am-5pm each day.
Ali Al Shuhaimi, Centre Manager of Al Mouj Sailing School and project manager of the Oman Sailing Festival, said, “The Oman Sailing Festival has been incredibly popular up and down the coastline so far with people of all ages reconnecting with Oman’s maritime history and trying the sport for the first time. Now we are heading south to Salalah and look forward to sharing the thrill of being on the water with crowds at Hawana Salalah.”
Karim Boushra, Hawana Salalah Destination Director said, “Everyone at Hawana Salalah is looking forward to welcoming the Oman Sailing Festival to the destination. We have hosted several stages of Sailing Arabia – The Tour in the past and having the chance to try sailing and windsurfing, for free, is an opportunity not to be missed. The beaches at Hawana Salalah are the perfect setting for Salalah locals, residents at the destination and visitors to learn how to sail and windsurf in our wonderful clear blue seas.”
To date, the Oman Sailing Festival has welcomed over 2000 visitors at stops across the country. After wrapping up in Salalah, the festival will visit Duqm for the final stop from 12-15 January 2022.
The Oman Sailing Festival is proudly supported by platinum sponsor OQ, gold sponsors Oman Air and Salsabeel, and environmental partners Be’ah, the Environment Society of Oman and the host venue in Salalah Hawana Salalah.
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New business joins Downtown Merchants
Jenny Kulzer, owner/stylist, and Tara Terbark, stylist, smile to represent Art and Soul Hair Design of Alexandria, which recently joined the Alexandria Downtown Merchants Association.
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Dubai’s Al Safa metro station name changed to Onpassive
(MENAFN) Dubai’s Al Safa metro station has had a name change and will now be called On passive metro station, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority has stated.
The change is the consequence of a branding agreement under which the station will be named after the Florida-based worldwide IT firm for the following 10 years.
The station is on the red line of the metro network, running the length of Sheikh Zayed Road.
“Through its partnership with Onpassive, the authority affirms the prestigious position occupied by the emirate of Dubai as an attractive environment for global investment and keeps pace with the aspirations of investors,” on the words Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Kalbat, executive manager of the RTA Rail Agency.
“The emirate of Dubai is a global reference in terms of the quality of its infrastructure, of which the RTA is an integral part.”
Onpassive’s founder and chief executive Ashraf Mufarreh stated: “Our partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is the first step of many which aim to spread the use of artificial intelligence in community service, as Dubai is one of the most attractive destinations for multinationals."
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Wixo scores win No. 100 for Badgers
Despite having to have to forfeit four matches due to match counts leading up to the Section 8-2A tournaments (team and individual), the United Clay Becker wrestling team just barely lost to Mahnomen/Waubun, 39-34 Thursday.
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(MENAFN- NewsIn.Asia) Lahore, August 4 (Pakistan Today) - A nine-year-old Pakistani girl has broken the record to become the fastest and youngest person in the world to arrange the chemical elements of the periodic table in the shortest possible time.
Natalia Najam, a Lahore-based science enthusiast, achieved the Guinness World Records title after arranging all elements of the periodic chart in just 2 minutes and 42 seconds on July 18. She broke the previous record by 7 seconds.
Najam accomplished the feat by breaking the record previously held by Indian economics professor Meenakshi Agarwal who completed the same task in 2 minutes and 49 seconds.
The young girl hopes that her achievement will inspire kids around the world to continue making strides in science and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
According to media reports, Najam's father, Hasan Najam, says his daughter has not received formal schooling and has been educated at home.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Chennai, Nov 21 (KNN) The Centre for Research on Startups and Risk Financing (CREST) at IIT Madras launched Incubators And Accelerators Information Portal.
'Incubators', India's first information platform on incubators and accelerators contains comprehensive information on 920 incubators and accelerators.
The platform is developed in partnership with YNOS, an IIT Madras-incubated startup. Through this portal, Startup founders across the country can identify and shortlist startup incubators and accelarators.
Thillai Rajan, department of management studies, IIT Madras, who is the principal investigator of CREST Said,“It gives an exhaustive list of incubators in the country that startup founders can reach out to for incubation support. It also provides information on various parameters which helps startup founders identify incubators suited for their requirement.”
The Incubators platform has been developed using the latest technology tools to quickly analyse the incubator and accelerator landscape in India. It features intuitive filters on multiple incubator parameters to quickly identify the set of incubators that satisfy different criteria for shortlisting and a facility to bookmark shortlisted incubators for detailed assessment at a later stage.
“The growth of the Indian startup ecosystem depends on a strong incubator ecosystem. Research has shown that there is a direct correlation between startup formation and number of incubators. Recognizing this, various governments have focused on strengthening the incubation ecosystem in the country,” Telangana IT and industries secretary Jayesh Ranjan said.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Nov 7 (KUNA) -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in East Ghouta in Syria.
"Almost 400,000 civilians remain inside the besieged area where they face deteriorating humanitarian, health, living and security conditions. The population represents nearly 95 percent of the entire besieged population within Syria," lamented Spokesman of the UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric in a press briefing Tuesday.
He argued that recent World Food Programme assessments indicated severe shortages of food supplies, a sharp increase in the prices of basic commodities and communities, further eroding coping mechanisms.
The cost of a standard food basket in October was almost 10 times higher than the national average, he stated.
Dujarric reiterated that the UN was also concerned over a recent escalation of airstrikes in Aleppo and Idleb governorates.
"Over the past 48 hours, multiple and sustained airstrikes were reported in the southern countryside of Aleppo Governorate and parts of Idleb Governorate. We call on all parties to the conflict to take all measures to protect civilians, as required under international humanitarian law," he said.
On the latest developments in Iraq, Dujarric said that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) took note of the statement concerning the ruling by the High Federal Court, which, among other things, established that no text in the Constitution allows the secession of any of its components listed in Article 116 of the Constitution under its current rulings.
He added that the UN Mission urged the Government of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to acknowledge, endorse and respect this ruling of the Federal Court and reiterate its full commitment to the Constitution.
"UNAMI re-emphasizes the urgent need for political dialogue and negotiations between Baghdad and Irbil, in a spirit of partnership and respect for the Constitution that itself respects the constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq," he added.
He concluded that the Mission has also reconfirmed its readiness to play a facilitating role in this dialogue and these negotiations, if requested by both the Federal Government and Kurdistan Regional Government. (end) asf.ibi
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(MENAFN) While fully automated vehicles remain a future prospect, the automotive industry has witnessed a surge in the prevalence of hands-free driving technology in recent years. These systems serve as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving, enabling drivers to disengage from the steering wheel in specific situations. Coupled with automated braking and acceleration features, hands-free driving enhances convenience, particularly during long-distance journeys or in heavy traffic, reducing driver fatigue. To provide insights into the capabilities of available systems, automotive experts at Edmunds conducted a thorough examination of four prominent hands-free drive systems: Ford’s BlueCruise, General Motors’ Super Cruise, Tesla’s AutoPilot with Full Self-Driving Beta, and BMW’s Driving Assistant Plus.
Ford has introduced its hands-free driving system, BlueCruise, available on select vehicles. BlueCruise enables hands-free driving on most U.S. highways without traffic signals or intersections. Edmunds conducted a comprehensive test of this system on the electric Mustang Mach-E, equipped with the latest version known as BlueCruise 1.3.
The assessment conducted by Edmunds serves to provide consumers with valuable information about the functionality and performance of hands-free driving systems offered by leading automotive manufacturers. As the automotive industry continues to evolve with advancements in autonomous driving technology, these hands-free features represent a significant development in making driving more convenient and less demanding for users.
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In a show of solidarity with Palestinians facing hardship, Egypt's Tahya Misr Fund dispatched its fourth aid convoy to Gaza Tuesday. The 94-truck shipment, carrying 1,504 tons of essential supplies, arrives ahead of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
“This aid comes at a critical time,” said Tamer Abdel Fattah, Executive Director of Tahya Misr Fund.“The Palestinian people in Gaza are enduring a severe blockade and a shortage of medical supplies.”
The convoy prioritizes healthcare needs, including medicines, bandages, wheelchairs, and crutches for people with disabilities. It also delivers staple foods like flour, grains, and canned goods, ensuring food security for Gazan residents.
“We haven't forgotten the importance of celebrating Eid,” Abdel Fattah added.“The convoy includes Eid clothes for children and displaced families, along with toys and gifts to bring joy during this festive occasion.”
Baby formula, infant food, and various-sized diapers cater to the needs of young children and the elderly. Additionally, the shipment includes blankets, tents, and cleaning supplies to provide warmth and maintain hygiene.
The Egyptian Red Crescent will oversee distribution based on priority and need, ensuring aid reaches displaced families and children. Donations to the Tahya Misr Fund can be made through designated bank accounts or their website,
Established in 2014 by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Tahya Misr Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Egyptians during crises. The fund has undertaken various projects in healthcare, education, housing, and social development.
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The Alberta Health reported 10 additional deaths due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) amid rising cases in the last 24 hours.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer, of Health said Thursday that the Alberta Health identified 1,718 new positive cases by completing 16,300 tests over a 24-hour period.
According to Dr. Hinshaw, there are now 18,706 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.
Dr. Hinshaw further added that hospitalizations continue to rise with 896 people being treated for COVID-19, including 22 people in the ICU.
She also added that 10 additional deaths due to COVID-19 were also reported to Alberta Health Services over the past 24 hours.


(MENAFN- Asia Times) The US is closer to deploying long-range land-based missiles to deter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, a provocative move that could spark a destabilizing conventional missile arms race in the Pacific.
General Charles Flynn, Commander of US Army Forces Pacific, stated at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, that the US will deploy new intermediate-range missiles including Tomahawks and SM-6s to the Pacific region in 2024, Defense One reported .
The deployment was made possible by the US's withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019 due to Russia's alleged non-compliance. The Defense One report says the US Army's Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), which can hit targets over 500 kilometers away, may also be deployed to the region.
In his address, Flynn emphasized the rapid advancement of China's military capabilities, which he said was endangering regional and global stability. While the general avoided speculation about a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, he outlined several factors believed to be influencing Chinese leader Xi Jinping's strategic decisions.
Those include the impact of economic sanctions, efforts to weaken US alliances in the region, assessing the readiness of China's military for a potential invasion and the effectiveness of China's information and influence operations.
Defense One notes that the US Army's deployment of new missiles signifies a strategic shift in the Pacific, reflecting growing concerns over China's military expansion and assertive behavior in the region. It also indicates a broader geopolitical strategy to maintain stability and deter potential conflicts in the Indo-Pacific region.
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(MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Shareholder Files Early Warning Report in Canadian Manganese Company Inc.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2021) - JMEC Holdings Inc. (the "Acquiror"), 1100-1959 Upper Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N2, announced today that the Acquiror has filed an early warning report in respect of the acquisition of common shares in the capital of Canadian Manganese Company Inc. ("CMC") in connection with the transactions disclosed in the press release dated May 3, 2021 issued by CMC (the "Press Release").
The Press Release contained early warning disclosure for the Acquiror as required by applicable securities laws however the Press Release incorrectly referenced the holdings of the Acquiror and joint actors as 29,788,284 CMC shares representing approximately 20.7% of the issued and outstanding CMC shares and should have referenced them as 26,315,705 CMC shares representing approximately 18.3% of the issued and outstanding CMC Shares.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Dec 27: A 27-year-old Kuwaiti has reportedly surrendered to the Taima Police Station in Jahra after murdering his 22-year-old pregnant wife, reports Al-Qabas daily. He reportedly went to the police station and confessed to strangling his wife to death. When police and paramedics rushed to the house, they found the lifeless body of the wife. The corpse was then sent to Forensics. The suspect allegedly committed the crime under the influence of drugs.
The wife is believed to be from an unidentified GCC country. However, according to the Al- Seyassah newspaper, the victim is Saudi. The daily also said after the incident the suspect took the wife to the hospital, but she could not be saved. The couple was reportedly involved in an argument and under the influence of drugs he strangled her. During interrogation he kept silent for about six hours, apparently overcome with shock.
Youth stabbed: A Kuwaiti youth (20 years old) inflicted a stab wound on a 26-year-old compatriot in Fahaheel area due to a previous disagreement. The victim was rushed to Adan Hospital for treatment. Investigation is underway to get to the root of incident. Meanwhile, a Syrian expatriate lodged a complaint with officers at the Hawalli Police Station and accused his cousin of physical assault. He narrated the cousin attacked him in front of their friends due to a minor disagreement. The police have since detained the suspect pending the outcome of investigation between the two parties.
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Aiming to establish control and authority over global politics, China's upcoming naval base in Cambodia could be the latest example of establishing and fulfilling Beijing's hegemonic interests in Southeast Asia.
Both China and Cambodia took the first steps on a Beijing-funded upgrade of the Ream Naval Base in the southern part of the country.
The launch of the project at the Ream Naval Base, which Cambodian officials said will use aid from China to renovate the port, comes amid Western concerns that Beijing is seeking a military outpost at the Gulf of Thailand facility, CNN reported.
Jakarta Post reported that the key factors behind China's choice of Cambodia are the political background of good relations with the non-democratic Hun Sen regime in Cambodia, as well as suitable economic background for Chinese investment and businesses.
The historical background also favours China as the country has border issues with Vietnam- Beijing's rival in the South China Sea conflict, the Jakarta Post added.
With this, the relations between Cambodia and the United States has also contributed to Chinese concentration to its influence. A recent example of the affected ties of Cambodia-US relations is is the cancellation of the“Angkor Sentinel” joint military exercise in January 2017 by Cambodia, followed by the dissolution of the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) in late 2017.
Cambodia-Vietnam relations were also affected due to Chinese intervention, as per The Jakarta Post.
China is Cambodia's largest source of imports, accounting for 31 per cent of total imports in 2020. On the other hand, the US is Cambodia's largest export source, accounting for 25.2 per cent of all exports in the same year, as per The Jakarta Post.
Cambodia's deterioration in relations with the US, and further economic sanctions, and export restrictions by Washington will cause the Cambodian economy to crumble, which in turn further strengthens the control of Chinese investing parties over the resources of Cambodia and under the pretext of securing the Chinese investment more and more bases will come up in Cambodia to further fuel the tensions in the South China Sea and crush the sovereignty of ASEAN countries, the report added. (ANI)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A ship group of the Russian fleet consisting of 12 warships and boats, including three missile carriers with 24 Kalibr missiles, is maneuvering in the Black Sea.
'A ship group of the enemy fleet consisting of 12 boats/ships, including three missile carriers and, therefore, 24 Kalibr missiles, and two large landing ships with a landing boat, is maneuvering in the Black Sea,' the Operational Command 'South' posted on Facebook .
As noted, the enemy exerts 'psychological pressure with the threat of landing.'
The Ukrainian military also pointed to increased danger in the coastal zone, in the area where critical infrastructure facilities are located. 'Storm intensified again in the sea, so there is a mine danger,' the Operational Command 'South' added.
As reported, the command of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation relocated Kilo-class submarines from the port of Sevastopol in the temporarily occupied Crimea to Novorossiysk, south of Russia, due to the threat of missile strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, June 7
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Azerbaijan exported oil worth $195 million to Ukraine in January-May of 2018, Ukrainian media reported referring to the data from the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine.
Reportedly, 94.8 percent of oil supplies to Ukraine accounted for Azerbaijan.
The other suppliers are Algeria with oil exports for $7.2 million (3.5 percent), Iran - $1.84 million (0.9 percent) and other countries (0.8 percent) - $1.62 million.
In total, during the first five months of 2018, Ukraine imported crude oil and gas condensate for $205.5 million, which is by 66.8 percent more than in the same period 2017.
UkrTransNafta OJSC, the operator of the oil transportation system of Ukraine, resumed the operation of the pipeline from Odessa to Kremenchug from March 10, 2017, and began transporting Azeri Light oil to the Kremenchug refinery.
The agreement signed in late 2016 envisaged the transportation of at least 1.3 million tons of Azeri Light oil to the Kremenchug refinery in 2017.
The Kremenchug refinery processes Azeri Light starting from December 2016, but earlier oil was supplied to the refinery by rail.
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A group of marine scientists discovered a yellow brick road at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The crew of the Exploration Vessel Nautilus spotted the strange-looking structure while exploring an area called Liliʻuokalani Ridge in the United States' Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Pacific Ocean, according to a YouTube video.
Footage from the expedition showed the path which appeared to be paved with cobblestones. The researchers are heard describing it as“bizarre” and“the road to Atlantis”.
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The goal of the marine scientists was to look into a split in the seamount trail. The origins of thousands of seamounts in the central and western Pacific oceans are unknown. As a result, they documented their findings live, including the discovery of what appears to be a man-made brick road with distinctive rectangular blocks.
The team explained that the formation is actually“an example of ancient active volcanic geography”.
“At the summit of Nootka Seamount, the team spotted a 'dried lake bed' formation, now ID'd as a fractured flow of hyaloclastite rock – a volcanic rock formed in high-energy eruptions where many rock fragments settle to the seabed,” the caption of the YouTube post read.
The“unique” pattern of fractures in the rock that gives it its cobbled structure is likely the product of repeated heating and cooling over time owing to many volcanic eruptions, according to the experts.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The authorities of Kyiv region additionally allocated over UAH 10 million to a material reserve fund that will be utilized in case of emergency situations in the energy sector.
That's according to the press service of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, referring to the administration chief, Ruslan Kravchenko , Ukrinform reports.
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According to him, by the decision of the Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety and Emergency Situations, the administration created a material and technical reserve fund to utilize it in the event of a threat or emergence of emergency situations. The fund includes stocks of equipment, spare parts, pumping equipment, reagents, etc.
The KRMA chief noted that, if problems arise, the supply of electricity, water, and heating will be quickly restored, and facilities operating in the fuel and energy sector will undergo repairs.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, the country's energy system has been experiencing a power deficit in the past days. Emergency aid from Europe was brought in to balance it out.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Dec 2 (KNN) India is set to resume its oil import from Venezuela after three years as the United States (US) has now eased sanctions on the Latin American country.
Private sector giant Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has booked three tankers scheduled to load oil from the Latin American country in December and January 2024, as per shipping fixtures shared by trade sources.
Private sector refiners RIL and Nayara Energy (NEL) were regular buyers of Venezuelan crude prior to imposition of US sanctions on Caracas in 2019. Following the sanctions, oil imports from Venezuela stopped.
According to data from commodity market analytics firm Kpler, India last imported Venezuelan crude in November 2020.
India was Venezuela fifth-largest supplier of oil in 2019, providing close to 16 million tonnes of crude to Indian refiners, as per India's official trade data.
In October this year, Washington eased sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, authorising oil exports without limitation for six months. Venezuela, a member of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.
It has reportedly been offering steep discounts to Chinese independent refiners, who have been its biggest buyers of oil through the sanctions. However, recent reports suggest the discounts have narrowed considerably in recent weeks due to the easing of sanctions and other buyers now willing to pick up Venezuelan oil. Caracas appears eager to sell its crude in other major markets and is likely offering discounts to willing buyers.
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(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Albanian authorities have taken out a loan from Germany in order for Albanians to exploit solar energy. The project, which is called "Energy efficiency", will function through the banking system and will offer loans for solar panels.
Vice minister of Energy and Industry, Ilir Bejtja, is defending in parliament the bill for the German loan.
He says that in total, the entire financing signed with the German government amounts to 72 million Euros, divided into three objectives: energy efficiency, transmission of electric energy and the growth of the capacities of energy access with abroad.
Mr. Bejtja stops on the ecologic project costing 12 million euros. "Energy efficiency through the banking system amounts to 12 million euros. It consists on the creation of a financing fund in commercial banks, which will sustain energy projects in residential homes, small and medium sized businesses and also schools or public administration buildings", Mr. Bejtja says.
According to him, this agreement aims at focusing access to financing beyond these three categories, to other players who are interested in reducing consumption of power supply or improve its consumption in terms of efficiency.
Solar panels (photo) are an option rarely used in Albania. They are expensive for the poor finances of Albanian households.
Businesses, too, use them very little, although they lead to a cut in electricity bills.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Vithya Ramraj of India may not have delivered her absolute best performance, but it was enough to secure a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old athlete achieved a timing of 55.68 seconds, earning her a third-place finish. Bahrain's Oluwakemi Mujidat Adekoya set a new games record with a remarkable time of 54.45 seconds, while Jaidie Mo of China clinched the gold medal with a season-best time of 55.01 seconds, securing the silver.
Prior to this achievement, Vithya Ramraj had equaled PT Usha's national record in the 400m hurdles, which had stood since 1984, with her personal best effort of 55.52 seconds. This outstanding performance allowed her to top her heat and secure direct qualification for the final, which took place on the previous Monday.
Additionally, Ramraj was a crucial part of the Indian quartet, which included Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi, Rajesh Ramesh, and Subha Venkatesan, that initially won the bronze medal in the mixed team 4x400m relay event. However, their bronze was later upgraded to silver on Monday following Sri Lanka's disqualification due to a lane infringement.
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