(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Actor Rohitashv Gour has opened up about embracing astrology in his life, and revealed that he consults astrological 'mahurat' timings for new projects, finding alignment with the successful outcomes.
Rohitashv, who essays the character of Manmohan Tiwari in the sitcom 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai' talked about the astro guidance in his everyday life.
"I approach astrology with a balanced perspective, not blindly following, but seeking guidance for specific aspects of my life and family's well-being. During a slower period, an astrologer suggested wearing a 'Manik' (Ruby) stone and offering 'Jal' to 'Suryadev' daily. Following these recommendations, I noticed positive changes and an upturn in my life," he said.
The actor, who is known for his work in 'Chidiya Ghar', said that donning the ruby and honouring the Sun deity seemed connected to a positive shift.
"I also consult astrological 'Mahurat' timings for new projects, finding alignment with successful outcomes. While not solely relying on astrology, these experiences have instilled a belief in celestial influences on certain life aspects," he added.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) To enhance food safety in the country, an agricultural innovation centre was launched by Minister of Environment and Water Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd in Al Dhaid on Wednesday.
While touring the new centre, Bin Fahd examined the projects. He was also briefed on the ongoing research about greenhouse and hydroponic systems development as well as the experiments conducted to cultivate quinoa.
The centre aims to promote advancements in agriculture, and maintain sustainability in the UAE. This is planned through state-of-the-art technological innovations, research works, and relevant consultations.
The minister said the Agricultural Innovation Centre falls in line with UAE Vision 2021, which is inspired by the National Work Programme of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The launch also complements the National Innovation Strategy recently unveiled by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This strategy will strive to make the UAE one of the world's most innovative countries in seven years by focusing on seven major sectors, including renewable energy, technology and water.
Bin Fahd said the Agricultural Innovation Centre is part of the ministry's strategy to enhance food safety and security in the country and promote the sustainability of local production. He said it is imperative to keep the country's research on agriculture up-to-date with advancements in science and technology world over.
Following last year's successful experimental results, the ministry is planning to expand the cultivation area for quinoa and introduce the farmers to its uses and benefits. This will pave the way for the integration of quinoa, which is being used in many food industries as it offers lucrative economic returns and has the ability to grow in hot and dry climates.
The centre will coordinate with international centres and collaborate with international organisations, authorities and industry experts, namely the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Area (ICARDA). The centre will cooperate with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) as well as participate in various joint studies covering local agricultural segments, such as a study on the effects of multiple levels of salinity on the production of some salinity-tolerant agricultural and pastoral crops.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 6 . The price of
Azerbaijani Azeri Light crude oil based on CIF in the Italian port
of Augusta on February 5 decreased by four cents and amounted to
$82.26 per barrel compared to the previous indicator, Trend reports, referring to the source from the
country's oil and gas market.
The price of Azeri LT FOB Ceyhan increased by one cent (to
$80.57 per barrel).
The price of URALS equaled $59.87 per barrel, which is three
cents less than the previous price.
In general, the cost of a barrel of Dated Brent oil produced in
the North Sea increased by 15 cents on February 5 compared to the
previous indicator, to $79.23 per barrel.
The official rate is 1.7 AZN/1 USD on February 6.
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Published: Mon 3 Oct 2022, 6:57 AM
A significantly expanded Golden Visa scheme is among the new reforms that are expected to go into effect from today, October 3. Several amendments have been introduced to the scheme, allowing more categories of people to get the coveted 10-year visa.
More skilled professionals can get the long-term residency, with the minimum monthly salary requirement dropping from Dh50,000 to Dh30,000.
Investors can get the Golden Visa when purchasing a property worth at least Dh2 million, even with a loan from“specific local banks”. Off-plan properties are allowed from“approved local real estate companies”.
The 'Advanced Visa System' offers new advantages to holders of the long-term residency, including the Golden Visa being valid despite staying out of the country for more than six months; no cap on the number of sponsored domestic workers; and family members being able to stay in the country during the visa's validity period even after the sponsor (holder of the Golden Visa) dies.
Potential Golden Visa holders can get a six-month, multiple-entry visa that can help them with issuing the long-term residency. According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) website, the permit can be“extended for a similar period to facilitate the completion of procedures for obtaining a golden residency”.
It includes the following categories:
- Investors (public investments/real estate investor)
- Entrepreneurs (owner and founder of a project)
- Specialised talents (doctors/scientists)
- Creative specialists in culture and art
- Specialists in priority scientific fields
- Ph. D holders
- Specialists in the fields of engineering and science
- Outstanding students (high school/university students)
The fee for the service is Dh1,150. People from around the world eligible for the long-term UAE residency can apply for the entry permit on the ICP website. Issuance fees will be refunded only if the application is rejected by the ICP.
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Should You Buy Walt Disney Stock on the Dip?
Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) have fallen 30% since the start of 2022. The entertainment company
has faced challenges since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with limited travel hurting its theme park
revenue. But with the economy reopening, the business has started to see a rebound in that segment of
For the three-month period ending April 2, revenue from parks, experiences, and products totaled $6.7
billion in revenue – more than double what that segment brought in during the prior-year quarter.
Overall revenue for the entire company for the second quarter was $19.2 billion, which was a 23% year-
Disney's business has been showing promise of late but the stock has been struggling to gain
momentum nonetheless. It's a question of which factor will prevail this year: will strong travel demand
lead to significant sales numbers for Disney's theme parks, or will high inflation prove to be too
burdensome for people?
However, regardless of how it does this year, in the long run, those issues will subside and Disney should
Its Disney+ streaming service is growing and now has 137.7 million subscribers, up from 103.6 million a
year ago. With continued growth in streaming plus its parks business still possessing more upside, there
could be better numbers in store for Disney down the road.
Some tough results have put the stock's price-to-earnings multiple at 75, which is extremely high for
value investors. But on a forward basis, the earnings multiple falls to 27. The last time Disney's stock
traded this low was April 2020 and now could be an opportune time for long-term investors to load up
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(MENAFN) President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has embarked on a formal three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, landing at Stansted Airport near London on Monday. The visit aims to strengthen trade and defense relationships between the two nations, aligning with Britain's aspiration to solidify an "Indo-Pacific tilt" in its foreign and trade policy. The visit will encompass various ceremonial and diplomatic events, including a ceremonial welcome, an address to Parliament, and a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
President Yoon is scheduled to engage in talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, focusing on trade, technology, and defense. The discussions will initiate official talks on an "upgraded" free trade agreement to replace the existing deal, which mirrors the arrangements the UK had before its departure from the European Union in 2020. While Britain has commenced trade negotiations with several countries, final deals have been concluded only with Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, the UK has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), an Asia-Pacific trade bloc.
The anticipated agreement between Sunak and Yoon encompasses defense and technology cooperation, with a focus on artificial intelligence. Both countries plan to sign an accord that addresses collaboration in these strategic areas, aligning with their shared interest in advancing AI safety. Britain recently hosted the first international AI Safety Summit, and South Korea intends to organize a follow-up event next year.
Furthermore, the UK is poised to invest in South Korean semiconductor manufacturing, contributing to global efforts to diversify the supply chain for crucial computer components. Concerns about future chip supply, exacerbated by the pandemic and geopolitical dynamics, have prompted nations to seek alternatives to the concentrated production in Taiwan.
Defense collaboration is another key aspect of the discussions, with plans for joint naval patrols to enforce UN sanctions on North Korea. Prime Minister Sunak expressed confidence that agreements reached during President Yoon's visit would drive investment, boost trade, and foster a lasting friendship that supports global stability while protecting the interests of both nations. The visit underscores the significance of bilateral ties in the evolving geopolitical landscape.
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Doha: Qatar First Bank LLC (Public) announces the successful completion of its rights issue.
The Bank issued 420,000,000 shares, with the aim of increasing the capital by 60 percent to QR1.12 billion In 2019, the bank had previously reduced the capital by 65 percent from QR 2 billion to QR700 million to extinguish consolidated losses of QR1.3 billion.
The net profits of Qatar First Bank increased by 2.55 percent in the first half of this year, to reach QR42.047 million, compared to QR40.999 million in the same period last year.
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On Aug. 1, Qatar First Bank held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), and ratified all agenda items, including the change of the name of the Bank to 'Lesha Bank' and authorized the Chairman of the Board to take all necessary actions related to the Bank's new name to make any necessary adjustments to the new name, logo, trademark, domain, website, or emails of the Bank, as well as the names of the Bank's subsidiaries
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Answer: The documents you require include your Civil ID copy, rental agreement, copy of your work permit, passport copies of your wife and children. An attested affidavit showing your relationship with the persons you wish to invite. Marriage certificate (attested by the Foreign Ministry in your country, your embassy in Kuwait and the Kuwait Foreign Ministry Annexe in Shuwaikh). Attach all these to an application typed out at the Immigration Department in your area, present the applications to an official at the counter and you will have no problem in getting the visit visas.
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• The same Eurozone CPI reading that spurred the ECB to a November rate cut drop to a record low Tuesday
• Tepid inflation opens the door to easing, but the real impetus is financial 'tail risk'
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The same Euro-area inflation reading that prompted the ECB to cut rates back in November hit a record low with Tuesday's update. The fundamental argument for EURUSD bear wave is growing quickly. Where the Fed is embarking on the long road of Taper, the European policy group is seeing the ingredients for fresh stimulus to back up exceptionally low rates. So then, why didn't the benchmark pair tumble this past session? There are still key event milestones ahead and the impetus for new LTRO's isn't secured. We look at the EURUSD as a focus for the relative monetary policy theme as a price driver in today's FX Trading Video.
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Al Falak and Microsoft Saudi Arabia bag Gold Award at the Summit Creative Awards 2021
(MENAFN- Orient Planet) October 10, 2021- Al Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co., a leading IT and communications solutions provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), won the Gold Award at the Summit Creative Awards 2021 for its Mobile Demo Stand for Microsoft Surface Devices, dominating over 3,000 entries from more than 20 countries. Al Falak’s solution aims to provide mobility to the demo stand which enables Microsoft to demonstrate its product seamlessly and efficiently.
Al Falak’s Mobile Demo Stand for Microsoft Surface Devices represents a leap in the world of marketing by providing a straightforward solution on product demonstration. It is portable, lightweight, easy to assemble and comes with its own battery pack, making it the ideal support for product demo and other marketing events at any time and in any place.
Ahmed Ashadawi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Al Falak said: “This achievement reaffirms Al Falak’s position as a leading IT and communication solutions provider, encouraging us to further enhance our applications and services to boost the development of technology in the Kingdom. It is a motivation for us to strive harder in meeting the needs and challenges in marketing campaigns, and we would like to express our appreciation to Summit Awards for recognizing our solution. We are determined to continue adding value in the IT and communications industry and contribute to the unified efforts of the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey.”
The Summit Creative Awards is part of the Summit Awards and one of three annual marketing awards categories. Summit Awards is a global award body that recognizes excellence in the communications and marketing industry.
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FORESIGHT ENTERPRISE VCT PLC
OFFER UPDATE – USE OF OVER-ALLOTMENT FACILITY
The Company published a prospectus on 14 October 2022 ( Prospectus ) containing an offer for subscription to raise up to £20 million with an over-allotment facility to raise up to a further £10 million through the subscription of new ordinary shares of 1p each ( Offer ). Full details of the Offer are contained in the Prospectus, which include details relating to the expected timetable for accepting applications for the 2022/2023 and 2023/24 tax years.
In order to accommodate further demand, and in accordance with terms of the Prospectus, the Board of Directors of the Company ( Board ) has decided to implement the over-allotment facility available under the Offer to raise up to a further £10 million. The Offer will remain open until 28 April 2023 unless fully subscribed as to the amount available before this date or otherwise at the Board's discretion.
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Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) Some five million peoples in parts of the southern US are under flash flood watches as Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas lingers over the central Gulf Coast, local media reported.
Nicholas, which made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday morning, soaked parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle as it weakened to a tropical depression, Xinhua news agency quoted a CNN report as saying on Thursday.
Nicholas became a post-tropical cyclone Thursday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center said.
An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain may fall in the region through Friday, with some areas at risk of seeing 12 inches, the Weather Prediction Center said.
Flash flood watches are in effect when weather conditions are conducive to flash flooding, but it doesn't necessarily mean that flash flooding will occur, according to NWS.
Nicholas, the Atlantic hurricane season's 14th named storm, formed in the Gulf of Mexico earlier on Sunday.
A 14th named storm in the Atlantic basin, the total number of storms in an average season, typically does not form until November 18.
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The Training Center for Candi-dates of Qatar Armed Forces celebrated the graduation of the founding course for candidates of the 21st batch, under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, H E Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, and in the presence of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad Al Nabit.
The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Chief of Staff for Education and Training, H E Major General Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Fetais Al Marri, HE Deputy Chief of Staff for Administration and Logistics Affairs Major General (Air) Abdul Rahman bin Nasr Al Nasr, and a number of senior officers of the Armed Forces.
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The course included members of the armed forces units and security authorities in the country, in addition to can-didates from brotherly and friendly countries, and the training curriculum included theoretical and practical tracks to enhance the candidates' skills and capabilities.
On this occasion, the Com-mander of the Training Center Colonel Ali Awad Namlan, explained that the course granted the foundational training to the candidates, who during the period of their training received exercises in physical fitness, all kinds of military infantry, disman-tling and installing light weapons, mil-itary security, shooting, and first aid, as well as awareness lectures, adding that the courses also included Arabic lan-guage course for candidates of the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Somalia, and an English language course for candi-dates of civil studies.
At the end of the ceremony, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces honoured the distin-guished students, and memorial photos were taken with the graduates.
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Canfor's Q1 Profit Up 25% As Lumber Prices Remain Elevated
Canfor (CFP) has reported a 25% increase in net profits as North American lumber prices
remain near record highs.
The Vancouver-based forest products company said it earned $534 million, or $4.29 per share,
in the first quarter of this year, up from $427.8 million, or $3.42 per share, a year earlier.
Profits were $529 million, or $4.25 per share, compared with $434.2 million, or $3.42 a share, in
the first quarter of 2021.
Revenues for the three months ended March 31 totaled $2.2 billion, up 14% from $1.9 billion a
year earlier. Analysts had expected Canfor to earn net income of $584.2 million on $2 billion of
revenues, according to Refinitiv data.
The company said North American lumber market conditions remained very strong for much of
the first quarter led by continued strength in new home construction along with tight supply
stemming from supply chain disruptions.
However, Canfor said its Pulp Products division lost $19.9 million on $219.7 million in sales due
to ongoing transportation challenges and pulp supply disruptions. That compared with a net loss
of $101.1 million on $249.3 million of revenues in the fourth quarter, and a profit of $8.4 million
on $262.4 million of revenues in the first quarter of last year.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) A man who had been convicted on four counts of sexually molesting minors in Norway and planned to visit a 16-year-old in Tarlac has been denied entry to the Philippines.
Kim Vegar Kristoffersen, 29, who flew to the Philippines from Dubai on Monday, was denied entry by officers from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at Clark International Airport, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
BI spokesperson Ma. Antoinette Mangrobang said Kristofferson came from Oslo, Norway, and was going to the Philippines to visit his 16-year-old Filipino boyfriend in Tarlac.
Mangrobang said Kristofferson had been convicted four times in Norway for sexually molesting minors.
'We have been very strict and vigilant in turning away these sex offenders because they pose a serious and real threat to Filipino children whom they might abuse if they managed to enter our country,' Mangrobang said.
According to BI commissioner Jaime Morente, immigration officers immediately made arrangements to send Kristofferson back to Dubai.
'He was immediately excluded and booked on the first available flight to his port of origin,' Morente said. Kristofferson was put on the country's blacklist to ensure he is denied entry if he attempts to return.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 14. The official
and business delegation of Russia's Ryazan region, headed by Deputy
Prime Minister of the region Artyom Nikitin, is planning to visit
Azerbaijan's Baku on September 14-16, Trend reports via Russia's Trade Representative
Office in Azerbaijan.
The negotiations will be held with state and commercial
organizations of Azerbaijan with the support of Russia's Trade
Representative Office in Azerbaijan.
Recently, a showroom of Russian companies has started its work
in Baku Business Center. A total of 57 manufacturers of Russia's
Ryazan region present more than 300 units of products that are in
demand in Azerbaijani market at the exhibition.
This format allowed to establish business ties and strengthen
commercial and economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and
Azerbaijani entrepreneurs will be able to visit showroom and get
acquainted with manufacturer's building material products, medical
products, food products, products of textile, metal working and IT
Russia's Trade Representative in Azerbaijan Ruslan Mirsayapov
visited the showroom and got acquainted with products of Ryazan
He noted that the products of Ryazan region's enterprises are in
steady demand in Azerbaijan, but the export potential of Ryazan
products is not fully realized at present. Regional exports to
Azerbaijan amounted to $11.5 million last year.
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India's Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Esperanca Laurinda
Francisco Nhiuane Bias, Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of
Mozambique signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Parliament House
The Memorandum of Cooperation aims to develop privileged
relations between the Parliaments of India and Mozambique based on
the principles of equality, reciprocity of benefits and mutual
respect, and undertake to consult each other on matters of
This comes as the first Mozambican Parliamentary Delegation
arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The Parliamentary Delegation from Mozambique led by Esperanca
Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias, President of the Assembly of the
Republic of Mozambique also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at
Meanwhile, the 2nd round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)
between India and Mozambique was held in New Delhi on 4 July 2022.
The Indian side was led by Puneet R. Kundal, Joint Secretary (East
& Southern Africa) and the Mozambican side was led by Ismael
Valigy, Director for Asia and Oceania in the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique.
During the FOC, both delegations reviewed the multi-faceted
bilateral relationship, covering political exchanges, development
partnership projects, defence and security cooperation, trade and
economic matters, consular issues, and cooperation in areas such as
agriculture, sports, health, etc. The two sides agreed to enhance
people to people exchanges, and cultural cooperation.
The Indian side congratulated Mozambique on its election to the
non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the term
2023-24. They also exchanged views on global developments and
issues of common interest including cooperation in the United
Nations, South African Development Cooperation (SADC) and African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Both sides also agreed to continue high-level political
exchanges and regular meetings of the joint institutional
mechanisms to keep the partnership vibrant and mutually
The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere. Both
sides agreed to hold the next round of Consultations at mutually
convenient dates in Maputo.
India and Mozambique enjoy close, friendly relations built upon
traditional links dating back to pre-colonial period. With a
sizable number of people of Indian origin among the Mozambican
population, cultural relations between India and Mozambique have
always existed for the past few centuries.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The development of design specifications and estimates has started in the city of Vinnytsia in relation to three projects, which proved to be interesting to Japanese companies during the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction.
The relevant statement was made by Vinnytsia City Council , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“These are two environmental projects: the reclamation and installation of a gas collection system within the Stadnytsi solid domestic waste landfill, and the reconstruction of water treatment plants with respect to the installation of heat pumps. The companies specializing in urban planning also expressed interest in the Vinnytsia project on the construction of the Yanhel-Lukianeko bridge crossing. Hence, in relation to the above three positions, the next step is to develop design specifications and estimates, as well as other technical agreements,” the report states.
Vinnytsia City Council established cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), through which Japanese companies invest in different projects abroad.
As for the project on the reclamation and installation of a gas collection system within the Stadnytsi solid domestic waste landfill, the representatives of Vinnytsia City Council have already held two working meetings with Toyota.
Regarding the project on the reconstruction of water treatment plants with respect to the installation of heat pumps, Vinnytsia Mayor's Office is working with Mitsuya.
“We have felt the interest of potential investors in both environmental projects. Hence, we hope for further cooperation and, accordingly, assistance in obtaining Japanese-made equipment,” Vinnytsia Deputy Mayor Serhii Matusiak noted.
During meetings, Japanese partners assured the Ukrainian side that they are ready to start working on the above projects as soon as this year. Vinnytsia City Council expressed hope that the recent visit by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal to Japan would ensure the development of specific instruments to sign investment agreements in accordance with the requirements of Japanese partners.
A reminder that
Ukraine and Japan signed 56 documents on cooperation
at the Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, July 2
By Fikret Dolukhanov – Trend:
Citizens of Uzbekistan will be able to open and use accounts in foreign banks, the draft presidential decree 'On Currency Regulation and Currency Control', published on the portal for discussion of regulatory legal acts in Uzbekistan read.
The draft decree was developed by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan.
The document also notes that import into Uzbekistan of foreign and national currency cash, securities in an amount equal to or not exceeding the equivalent of $10,000, can be carried out by residents and non-residents without restrictions.
Export exceeding the established amount by non-residents is carried out on the basis of a passenger customs declaration filled in at the entrance to Uzbekistan, in which the amount of foreign currency in cash is indicated not less than the amount of foreign cash withdrawn.
Prizewinners or participants of competitions, contests and olympiads organized in the country in the established order may export the currency exceeding the established amount on the basis of a document confirming the legality of receiving cash foreign currency.
Meanwhile, import and export to/from Uzbekistan by individuals of foreign and national currency cash, securities in the total amount exceeding the equivalent of $5,000, is subject to mandatory written declaration in writing, the document read.
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BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Boston Tattoo Convention announces its 20th annual gathering in the heart of downtown Boston! The event will be held this weekend Friday September 23 – 25, 2022 at the Hynes Convention Center.
Photo Credit: Erik Jacobs for the Boston Globe. BTC used with permission.
A tradition for the past 20 years, the Boston Tattoo Convention brings together artists, collectors, shops, vendors, performers, and tattoo culture to Boston's Back Bay for a weekend of live tattooing, art, and entertainment. Ticket prices start at just $30.
Event highlights include live tattooing from top-tier tattoo artists, live music and performances, and the Miss Boston Ink beauty contest.
For additional information including the full schedule of events, visit .
Check out the attending artists' portfolios on Instagram at @bostontattoocon
Thank you for doing your part to help us make it a fun and safe event for all! KEEP BOSTON BEAUTIFUL, GET A TATTOO!
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Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Ace cartoonist Manoj Sinha has sketched Ajay Devgn's iconic characters from the actor's filmography for his 2022 calendar, as a tribute to the actor's work.
The 2022 calendar, launched on Tuesday in Mumbai by Ajay himself, has 12 remarkable cartoons of the actor including his debut film 'Phool Aur Kaante' and 'Tanhaji, The Unsung Warrior'. In addition, each page also features dialogue from his films.
Asked why he chose Ajay Devgn as his subject, the New Delhi-based cartoonist said, 'I have followed Ajay Devgn's cinema work closely over the last three decades. In November 2021, he completed 30 years in cinema and that's when I thought of paying my tribute to him through my digital cartoons.'
Commenting on the honour, Ajay said, 'I'm humbled and honoured that Manoj chose me as his calendar model. I liked the calendars he made for Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan), Aamir and Dhoni. I'm happy that I'm featured this year. It's a memento to commemorate my 30 years in Indian cinema. God and my fans have been kind. The journey has just begun.'
The renowned artiste in the past has sketched personalities like ex-President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 29 (IANS) Comic artistes Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover engaged in a fun banter at a media event on Thursday at the Mehboob Studio in Mumbai.
The duo attended the 'Next on Netflix' event where the title of their upcoming daily comedy special was announced.
The two artistes are coming back together after a long time in their new streaming show 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.
As Kapil took over the reins as an emcee from his fellow comedian Zakir Khan, he invited the cast members on the stage, including Archana Puran Singh, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur and Krushna Abhishek. As Sunil walked in, Kapil jokingly asked,“Kahan the aap?” (Where were you?)
Picking on the same, Sunil replied,“Backstage."
Sunil also said in jest, "Mujhe bahar paparazzi ne pooccha apka aur Kapil ki ladayi ka Season 2 kab aa raha hai?" (A paparazzi outside the venue asked me when is the second season of my showdown with Kapil Sharma is coming up)
In 2017, Kapil got engaged in an ugly fight with Sunil and Chandan Prabhakar while they were on a flight back from Melbourne.
Meanwhile, the new promo of the series shows Kapil and his team brainstorming over how to announce their new show and arriving at its title.
'The Great Indian Kapil Show' is set to drop on Netflix soon.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
SRINAGAR- The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Friday stressed for pushing the boundaries in terms of awareness and innovations when it comes to round the year availability of vegetables to add new dimensions to the economic transformation of the farming community.
The Director said this during his visit to the vegetable clusters of Qamarwari Zone of the district.
He acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the farmers and department in making the export of vegetables (from Kashmir to international destinations like Sharjah, Dubai) dream come true. He added that it was an unprecedented move and has opened a new global window for the Agriculture products from Kashmir.
Iqbal reiterated the importance of a more vibrant marketing strategy. He asked for redesigning/reshaping of different marketing models to increase the export of Vegetables from Kashmir. He said for the promotion of trade at international level, implementation of an effective marketing policy has a big role to play.
On this occasion, Joint Director Agriculture Marketing Mohammad Qasim Gani presented a detailed blueprint for providing marketing facilities to the farmers at their door steps. He informed the Director of various steps taken by the Department for the promotion of trade, financial security of the farmers.
Earlier Chief Agriculture Officer Srinagar apprised the Director of various interventions by the department for the promotion of vegetable cultivation on modern scientific lines. He enumerated the steps taken by the department to attract more people towards the vegetable sector.
Earlier, the Director visited various progressive farmer fields and hi-tech Poly houses and inspected different agriculture activities and asked the concerned officers to ensure every technical support to the farmers and work in a coordinated manner.
During the visit, Director was accompanied by Joint Director Marketing M. Qasim Ghani, Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer Srinagar, and Agriculture Extension Officer Qamarwari besides other senior officers of the district.
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Paris: Ethiopia's Abeje Ayana upset favourite Guye Adola to win the Paris Marathon on Sunday in a time of two hours, seven minutes and 15 seconds.
The 20-year-old pulled clear of Adola, 32, in the closing five kilometres to mark his arrival on the international stage.
Adola, who won the Berlin Marathon in 2021, crossed the line 20 seconds behind, with Kenya's Josphat Boit four seconds further back in third.
The race was run in difficult wet and windy weather preventing any attempt on Elisha Rotich's course record of 2hr 04min 21sec.
The women's race was won by Helah Kiprop in 2hr 23min 19sec.
The Kenyan pipped Ethiopian duo Atalel Anmut and Fikrte Wereta in a sprint for the line.
The 42.195 km-route kicked off on the French capital's iconic Champs Elysees before heading through the Bois de Vincennes park, along the Seine river, looping around the Bois de Boulogne to end near the Arc de Triomphe.
The route is different to that of the Paris 2024 Olympic marathon next year, which will start at Paris' historic Hotel de Ville, or town hall, before heading towards Versailles and returning to the central Esplanade des Invalides.
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Kansas man attempts to explode car bomb at airport, inspired by Bin Laden
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Terry Lee Loewen, 59, pleaded guilty on Monday for attempting to explode a car bomb at an airport in Wichita, Kansas, where he was employed.
"In his plea, Loewen admitted he came to the attention of the FBI late in May 2013 when he became a Facebook friend of a person who was posting comments advocating violent jihad. The FBI began communicating with Loewen through an undercover employee," said a statement from the Department of Justice.
"After Loewen expressed his desire to engage in violent jihad, the undercover employee offered to introduce him to someone who could help him do it," it added.
Loewen told the undercover agent that he was waiting for "the green light from Allah" to carry out the violent attack and said he was inspired by the teachings of Osama bin Laden and Anwar Al-Awlaki.
In October 2013, Loewen met another undercover FBI agent who he believed was a "brother" and would help him blow up a plane. Loewen assisted the agent in the final assembly of an explosive device. He was not aware that the device was made with inactive materials. He was then arrested upon getting to the airport and using his card reader to gain access to its facilities.
Loewen's sentencing will be at a later date. Both parties have agreed to a recommended sentence of 20 years in federal prision, the statement affirmed.
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Health Protection Agency HPA has confirmed more than 3,000 new cases of COVID-19 in the last two days as the country continues to reel from the current wave of COVID infections.
HPA said on Monday that it had confirmed 1,420 new cases and that 826 new cases have come from the Greater Male' Area while 346 came from the inhabited islands.
HPA also reported 84 new cases from the operational resorts while it reported 1 case from a safari vessel and said that it is yet to confirm the location of 163 other new cases.
Meanwhile, the agency said yesterday that it had confirmed another 1,594 new cases from across the country on Tuesday.
It said that this includes 857 new cases from the Greater Male' Area as well as 438 new cases from the inhabited islands. HPA also confirmed 118 new cases from the operational resorts along with 2 cases from safaris. It further said that the agency is yet to confirm the locations of another 179 new cases in the country.
The new cases from the two days take the total number of cases reported in the country to a staggering 106,595.
HPA said that there are currently 8,079 active cases of the pandemic in the country and that 40 COVID patients remained hospitalized for further treatment.
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed 265 individuals in the Maldives.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry had talks in Washington on debt restructuring and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal.
Speaking to reporters ahead of his meeting with Sabry, Blinken noted that Sri Lanka and the US had almost 75 years of partnership with Sri Lanka.
“We'll celebrate that next year, and of course we are working very closely together on issues of global import, including the climate crisis, where Sri Lanka has been taking some important steps to help the world address it. And of course the United States has been working closely with Sri Lanka in the midst of the serious economic challenges that Sri Lanka is facing,” he said.
Blinken said the US has provided some $240 million in assistance and loans, and both countries are also working together both to support economic stability but also political stability and progress.
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said the US was one of the first countries to recognize Sri Lanka.
He appreciated the support given by the US during a very testing time for Sri Lankans.
“We were very happy. And then we have had a very good relationship. I must take this opportunity, Secretary, to pay my gratitude for American people and your administration, Biden administration, for a lot of support during a very testing time for Sri Lankans. So we are grateful particularly for your humanitarian support – loans, grants – and technical support. We are extremely grateful, and we are looking forward to work for even better relationship and particularly in the Indian Ocean and eastern Pacific,” he said.
The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister also thanked the US Treasury for playing a leading role in facilitating Sri Lanka to approach the IMF, restructure its debt, and to go to the board sooner than later in order to get the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) as soon as possible. (Colombo Gazette)
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Qatar - Coldest winter season begins today
(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
The Met office has forecast from Friday, the beginning of the Shabbat Season, considered the coldest winter season locally and lasting about 26 days.
A gradual increase in the amount of clouds is expected and weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of scattered rain of varying intensity at intermittent intervals from today until Tuesday, and may turn thundery at times.
The wind will be southeasterly - southwesterly, with speeds ranging between 14-24 knots (kt) daytime, with gusts exceeding 30kt over some areas at times causing blowing dust and reducing horizontal visibility to less than 3km at times. Winds are expected to shift to northwesterly at the beginning of Monday, and will continue until the end of next week, at moderate to fresh speed reaching strong daytime on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The marine condition is not suitable for activities as the wave height is expected to exceed 10ft during the period of weather fluctuations. The northwesterly winds are also accompanied by a noticeable decrease in temperatures with a greater feeling of coldness, especially during the night and early morning hours, where the maximum is expected in the 16-22C range and the minimum in the 8-15C range and even cooler in the southern and exterior areas.
Qatar Meteorological Department urges all to be careful and avoid all marine activities during this period.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'I wanted a different way to play cards that is more fun than traditional card games,' said an inventor from Dinwiddie, Va., so I invented TAKERS.'
The invention provides an entertaining new card game to play with family members and friends during leisure time, parties, and get-togethers at home. It encourages social interaction and friendly competition, as well as fair play and sportsmanship. The games rules are easy to understand, allowing individuals of all ages to play. The game is easily transported and can be stored in a space-saving and discreet manner when not in use. TAKERS is easy to play, fun and entertaining as well as exciting, and challenging.
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-RKH-340, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at .
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Russia intends to exchange drop in gas exports to Europe with carbon neutrality
(MENAFN)In consort with Gazprom, Russia intends to exchange the possible drop in gas exports to Europe with ‘blue’ carbon-neutral hydrogen, since the country arranges to become the globe’s leading exporter of the emission-free fuel by 2030.
The department head of Gazprom Export, the trade arm of Russia’s top gas producer, Sergey Komlev said that the output of ‘blue’ hydrogen is already potential with the price projected at nearly USD2 each kilogram.
During an interview with Gazprom’s in-house magazine, Komlev announced “This will enable Russia to be the world’s top exporter of ‘blue’ hydrogen in the future, which will have a positive influence on the reputation of the gas sector, stop the process of gas assets’ devaluation, and lead to responsible financing of projects in the field of decarbonized natural gas.”
Moreover, the change to hydrogen came after the recent European policy of carbon neutrality, as well as its aim of decreasing its carbon footprint to zero by 2050 within the EU Green Deal, the temporary aim in this policy arranges a 55 ratios decline in productions by 2030.
Komnev continued “Reaching carbon neutrality means abandoning fuels that are sources of greenhouse gases [which] will inevitably affect the volumes of direct supplies of natural gas from Russia and, consequently, the amounts of export revenues from its sales.”
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The trial of 24 people accused of links to the 2013 assassination of prominent Tunisian opposition figure Chokri Belaid opened briefly yesterday but was postponed until October 30, a prosecution spokesman said.
"At the request of the plaintiff and the defence of the accused, the tribunal has decided to postpone the trial to October 30," Sofiene Sliti said.
The court rejected demands for some of the suspects to be released, Sliti added.
Almost 200 lawyers, as well as police in plainclothes and journalists, attended the hearing, as dozens of people protested outside, chanting: "Tunisia is free! Terrorism out!"
To avoid the crowds, the session was held in a hall on the first floor of the Palace of Justice in Tunis, rather than in a main courtroom.
Lawyer Slah Hajri told the judge that the hall was not the appropriate setting for the "historic trial that the Tunisians are waiting for".
"We will find out today whether or not justice will be served. There will be signs on whether there is a will to serve justice," Belaid's widow Basma Khalfaoui said earlier.
Belaid, who was gunned down outside his home on February 6, 2013, was a staunch left-wing critic of the then ruling Ennahda party, a moderate Islamist movement.
The suspects face several charges, including "incitement to commit terrorist crimes" and "membership of groups linked to a terrorist organisation", one of their lawyers said.
They are also suspected of providing information and funds to people known for "terrorist activity", as well as weapons and explosives to others with links to "terrorists".
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(MENAFN) OpenAI, the renowned American artificial intelligence technology company, is reportedly set to inaugurate an office in the Japanese capital of Tokyo later this month, according to a reliable source familiar with the matter. This strategic move forms part of OpenAI's overarching strategy to broaden its global footprint and enhance its presence in key international markets. The establishment of the Tokyo office marks a significant milestone for OpenAI as it signifies the company's first foray into Asia and its third office outside the United States, following the successful openings of offices in London and Dubai.
Bloomberg News Agency, citing the informed source, confirms that OpenAI's expansion into Japan underscores the company's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence on a global scale. OpenAI garnered widespread acclaim with the introduction of its groundbreaking artificial intelligence conversational platform, GPT Chat, in November 2022. Moreover, the company's stature was further elevated last year when it entered into a landmark agreement with the American technology giant Microsoft, which acquired a controlling stake in OpenAI for a staggering $10 billion.
The decision to establish a presence in Japan aligns with OpenAI's strategic vision outlined by Sam Altman, the company's co-founder and CEO, who expressed intentions to explore opportunities for expansion in the Japanese market during a statement made in April last year. Notably, OpenAI aims to bolster its offerings in the Japanese language and collaborate with the Japanese government to address concerns related to the responsible and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.
As OpenAI continues to pioneer advancements in artificial intelligence research and development, its expansion into Japan signals a concerted effort to forge partnerships, foster innovation ecosystems, and contribute positively to the global discourse on the responsible use of AI. With its Tokyo office poised to serve as a hub for collaboration and innovation, OpenAI reaffirms its commitment to advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence technology while prioritizing ethical considerations and societal impact.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 4:57 PM
Last updated: Fri 25 Nov 2022, 5:14 PM
Real estate and properties transactions in Dubai during the week ending November 25 were valued at Dh15 billion. A total of 2,867 transactions was recorded during the period, data from the Dubai Land Department showed on Friday.
A total of 313 plots were sold for Dh1.57 billion during the week, while 1,936 apartments and villas were sold for Dh4.48 billion.
The top three transactions were all recorded Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid for Dh45 million, Dh24.15 million and Dh45 million.
Al Hebiah Fifth recorded the most transactions for this week, wtih 110 sales transactions worth Dh351.33 million. This was followed by Jabal Ali First with 73 sales transactions worth Dh236.59 million, and Al Yufrah 2 with 23 sales transactions worth Dh29 million.
The top three transfers for apartments and villas were an apartment was sold for Dh52 million in Jumeirah Second, followed by two transactions in Palm Jumeirah for Dh40 million and Dh33 million.
The total value of properties that were mortgaged for the week was Dh8.43 billion, with the highest being a land in Al Warsan First, mortgaged for Dh3 billion. 145 properties were granted between first-degree relatives worth Dh523 million.
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Arab FMs laud Kuwait's hosting of Iraq rebuilding conf., active UN role
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, March 7 (KUNA) -- Arab foreign ministers have commended the initiative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait's hosting of the International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq (KICRI).
The ministers, at the conclusion of their 149th meeting held in Cairo Wednesday, said the success of KICRI showed the international community's realization of the huge suffering of Iraqi people.
They lauded the conference's success in raising about USD 30 billion in aid pledges from participating countries, private sector and civil society organizations in form of loans and credit facilities as well as investments.
The loans aim to improve living conditions, develop infrastructure and provide basic services in order to create a safe environment in the liberated areas in Iraq, they stated.
The council referred to Kuwait's contributions to the conference worth USD one billion in loans, in accordance with the mechanism of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, USD one billion in direct investments as well as USD 330 million denotations from the Kuwaiti charities.
The council welcomed efforts by Kuwait during its presidency of the United Nations Security Council in February to hold a session on the Middle East situation, including the Palestinian cause.
It also praised efforts by Kuwait ended up with holding a meeting on the prospects of a two-state solution for the Middle East conflict. (pick up previous) msh.asm.hm
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- Live Mint) "Thousands of devotees thronged the holy river Saryu in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya to take a dip on the occasion of Magh Purnima on Saturday.A devotee who arrived at the Saryu River in Ayodhya to take a holy dip shared his sentiments, and said,“I am feeling happy from within. We have come here from Kashi. The arrangements made here are good too.”On the occasion of Magha Purnima, also known as the Full Moon Day, devotees express their devotion to the Moon God through prayers.A different aspect of the ceremonies involves immersing oneself in the holy waters of sacred rivers such as the Ganga. This ritual is believed to purify the individual physically, mentally, and spiritually, freeing them from all forms of distress, devotees throng the Ram Temple for the 'darshan' of Ram Lalla year, falling on February 24, 2024, devotees particularly honour Lord Vishnu by observing the Satyanarayan Vrat and offering prayers with utmost reverence from taking a dip in holy rivers, devotees also engage in acts of charity by feeding the poor and needy, as well as donating money to assist them. It is regarded as an opportune time to provide food, clothing, and Dakshina to poors the Satyanarayan Vrat and offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, along with taking a sacred bath in the Ganga river, are customary practices on this significant day.(With inputs from agencies)
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) executive director Raj Kumar Sacheti has passed away due to Covid-19.
"With a deep sense of sorrow and grief, we inform you that Mr. RK Sacheti, ED (BFI) left for heavenly abode today morning, creating a huge void in the sports world. He has been a Member IOC Olympic Task Force & an able administrator with an unparalleled contribution to (Indian) Sports. #RIP," the BFI tweeted.
Sacheti was also an associate joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
"A seasoned member of the Indian sporting fraternity, RK Sacheti was a passionate and able sports administrator and his contribution to the sport of Boxing, the Olympic and Commonwealth movement in India is fondly remembered," IOA secretary-general Rajeev Mehta said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) London, Feb 21 (IANS) The owner of an Indian restaurant and takeaway in the UK has been banned as a company director until 2031 for hiring three illegal workers from Bangladesh without conducting right-to-work checks.
Ikbal Hussain, 51, hired the workers, all in their forties, at the Taste of Raj on High Street, Hertfordshire, before the restaurant was raided by immigration enforcement officials in March 2020.
A resident of Enfield, Hussain was the sole director of the restaurant, trading under the company name of Tender Love Ltd, since June 2014.
The workers told investigators they had worked at the restaurant for between four days and up to two months.
Hussain not only employed them without conducting right-to-work checks but also failed to keep the required documentation proving they were eligible to work in the UK, a Home Office statement said on Tuesday.
"Ikbal Hussain's failure to ensure the required checks were carried out resulted in the employment of three illegal workers, in contravention of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006," Kevin Read, Chief Investigator at the Insolvency Service, said.
Calling this a serious breach of legislation, Read added that Hussain cannot be involved in the promotion, formation or management of a company in the UK as a result of the ban, which came into effect on February 16.
Suran Padiachie from Home Office Immigration Enforcement said illegal working cheats honest workers out of employment, puts vulnerable people at risk, and defrauds the public purse.
"We're clamping down on illegal working by ramping up enforcement activity and tripling fines for rogue employers. We will continue to work with partners, including the Insolvency Service to tackle illegal migration in all its forms," Padiachie added.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade accepted a disqualification undertaking from Hussain.
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Châteauvilain, France: A teenager suspected of killing his parents and setting their home on fire was arrested at the weekend, plunging a village in southeastern France into a state of shock.
A 15-year-old, named only as Valentin, was arrested on Saturday after two bodies were discovered in the family's burnt-out house in Chateauvilain, a village of nearly 800 people between Lyon and Grenoble.
The teenager has admitted to killing his parents, according to the public prosecutor's office.
"I can confirm that young Valentin has confessed to the gendarmes that he had killed his parents," Grenoble public prosecutor Eric Vaillant said on Sunday.
The old farmhouse where the family had lived was set on fire in late November. The adolescent disappeared afterwards.
He was tracked down and arrested in the southern French city of Montpellier on Saturday and taken into custody.
Investigators said that two "almost entirely charred" bodies had been found in the remains of the house.
The corpses bore "gunshot wounds to the skull" and one also had chest wounds.
Forensic tests were still being carried out to identify the victims.
"This is a horrible tragedy. I'm stunned," local mayor Daniel Gaude told AFP.
The teenager, like his mother, had health problems linked to Lyme disease, according to the mayor.
Valentin's engineer father was 58. His 52-year-old mother worked from home. His 17-year-old brother was not at home at the time of the tragedy.
"It's just awful. There are no words," said Bruno Oliva, 60. "Everyone in the village is talking about it."
"They were discreet people. The young man didn't go to school anymore. He was isolated", Oliva told AFP.
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London, October 13, 2021
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) today announced that it will temporarily close several of its European agricultural, commercial vehicle and powertrain manufacturing facilities in response to ongoing disruptions to the procurement environment and shortages of core components, especially semiconductors.
CNH Industrial is constantly reviewing its production schedules in response to this highly dynamic environment and plans to shut the concerned plants for no longer than eight working days in the month of October. The Company remains committed to optimizing its manufacturing operations to meet continued strong demand and best serve its dealers and customers.
CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) is a global leader in the capital goods sector with established industrial experience, a wide range of products and a worldwide presence. Each of the individual brands belonging to the Company is a major international force in its specific industrial sector: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and Steyr for tractors and agricultural machinery; Case and New Holland Construction for earth moving equipment; Iveco for commercial vehicles; Iveco Bus and Heuliez Bus for buses and coaches; Iveco Astra for quarry and construction vehicles; Magirus for firefighting vehicles; Iveco Defence Vehicles for defence and civil protection; and FPT Industrial for engines and transmissions. More information can be found on the corporate website:
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Symbria Bell, a two-time runner-up in the Class B state cross country meet, has signed with the University of Jamestown.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 19
By Nazrin Israfilova - Trend:
The real estate of Azerbaijani Zaminbank OJSC, which is being liquidated, will be put up for auction at the Baku Auction Center from January 19, Trend reports with reference to the Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund.
The real estate of the bank are non-residential premises (a total area of 25.9 square meters) and residential premises (a total area of 53.6 square meters) located at the following address: A. Mirgasimov street, house 4, Nasimi district, Baku, Azerbaijan.
The starting price of real estate is 245,000 manat ($144,117).
Those wishing to take part in the auction can submit the necessary documents at the following address: Baku Auction Center (3rd floor), A. Salamzade street 2C, Yasamal district, Baku.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) The Union Health Ministry said Monday that India would be resuming the export of COVID-19 vaccines under its ambitious "Vaccine Maitri" initiative from October. India had halted the vaccine exports during the peak of the second wave of COVID-19 without issuing any formal ban. Notably, India had exported 66.4 million COVAXIN and Covishield doses till April-end this year. Here are more details.
In this article
- Resumption is to fulfill India's commitment towards COVAX: Health Minister
- What is COVAX?
- India's monthly vaccine output has doubled since April: Mandaviya
- India's vaccine makers augmented their production capacity
- Announcement comes ahead of PM Modi's US visit
Details Resumption is to fulfill India's commitment towards COVAX: Health Minister
Speaking to the media, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the resumption of vaccine export is to "fulfill the commitment of India towards COVAX, in line with our motto Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam." He also said that only the surplus supply of vaccines will be used for the renewed export drive. The export will prioritize global vaccine-sharing platform COVAX and neighboring countries first, Mandaviya added.
Information What is COVAX?
COVAX is a global vaccine-sharing platform, co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and World Health Organization. It aims to make COVID-19 vaccine distribution equitable, especially focusing on low and middle-income countries.
Vaccine India's monthly vaccine output has doubled since April: Mandaviya
Talking about India's vaccine production, Mandaviya said India's monthly vaccine output has doubled since April. He further said that more than 30 crore vaccine doses will be produced by India in October. India's total vaccine production will reach the 100 crore mark in the coming quarter as new vaccines from companies such as Biological E are likely to be approved, he added.
Production India's vaccine makers augmented their production capacity
Meanwhile, India's vaccine makers have augmented their production capacity to meet requirements. Indian companies have increased their respective capacities to produce nearly 300 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses a year. The Serum Institute of India has also increased its output of the AstraZeneca shot to 20 crore doses a month. So far, India has given at least one dose to 61% of the population.
Information Announcement comes ahead of PM Modi's US visit
The announcement to resume vaccine export came a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington for the Quad Summit . The issue of vaccines is likely to be discussed at the summit, which will see the participation of the US, India, Japan, and Australia.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has delivered a speech in the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.
Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported this on his telegram channel, according to Ukrinform.
According to him, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and all Ukrainian ministers were also present in the session hall.
Zhelezniak outlined the main points from Trudeau's speech. In particular, Trudeau noted that Ukrainians are fighting "not only for their survival, but for everything": "For democracy and freedom. The world cannot underestimate the importance of the moment and your struggle. You are fighting for yourself, for your language, for your homes, and also for the future of us all."
According to Trudeau, Ukraine's victory will be in the history books, and Ukrainians determine the future of the 21st century.
He said that Canada would support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
"You don't give up, and that's why we won't give up," Zhelezniak quotes Trudeau as saying.
Trudeau also noted that Ukraine should choose how to defend itself, and Canada will support Ukraine's accession to NATO.
"We want peace on Ukrainian terms. Russia must completely and unconditionally withdraw all its military forces from Ukraine," he said.
He thanked Ukrainians for "remaining champions and defenders of democracy every day."
Trudeau ended his speech with the phrase "Glory to Ukraine!"
Trudeau made a surprise trip to Ukraine on Saturday.
Photos: Ruslan Stefanchuk / Twitter
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, March 2 (KUNA) -- The Chairperson of Kuwait Communication and Information Technology Regulatory (CITRA) has affirmed significance of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) CITRA has recently inked with Huawei.
Omar Al-Omar, in a statement to KUNA on Saturday, said the MoU is crucial for boosting CITRA's strategic initiatives, digital innovation and skills, pushing forward the digital economy and developing infrastructures of future smart cities.
Al-Omar said the MoU he had signed with Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East and Central Asia, recently in Barcelona, Spain, aims at enhancing mutual cooperation and contributing to the development of information and communications in Kuwait.
Kuwait is currently "considered the top in the world with respect of phones' operations." Al-Omar said, noting widespread usage of state-of-art technologies and the reasonable prices in the country.
Huawei provides "adequate solutions" to the operators and meet all their needs, he said, alluding in particular to the G5.5 technology that had been tested in Kuwait. "Soon, we will work out agreements to operate this technology as we had done previously with respect of G5 and G4 technologies." he revealed.
On Security concerns, he indicated that the National Cybersecurity Center was activated a few months ago, affirming CITRA's support for efforts to protect clients' data.
Moreover, he affirmed necessity of laws and legislation for facing such challenges. "Cyber criminals make use of loopholes in the social media and communications to launch their attacks thus new strategies are needed to confront such crimes," he added.
Meanwhile, Yi expressed satisfaction for expanding the cooperation with CITRA and elevating the competition ability in the sector of information technology and communications in Kuwait as well as boosting the national digital economy.
Enhancing the digital economy is necessary to create a dynamic and competitive market, Yi said, also noting the need for sponsoring the culture of innovation at this level.
Furthermore, he underlined the need for developing infrastructures of future smart towns as a pivotal issue for attaining neo Kuwait vision 2035. (end) fh
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New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 13.87 crore belonging to a firm Apkon Crushers and its partners under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a bank fraud case.
'The assets are in the form of two immovable properties and five vehicles which have been acquired out of proceeds of crime,' the ED said.
The ED has initiated an investigation under the PMLA, on the basis of an FIR registered by the CBI in 2020 against Apkon Crushers and its partners under the Indian Penal Code and Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The FIR was registered on the basis of a complaint filed by Punjab National Bank (PNB) chief manager, wherein it was alleged that the firm, through its partners, managed to procure the credit facilities from the complainant bank on the basis of fake and forged audited balance sheets.
'During the investigation under the PMLA, it was noticed that the company forged its balance sheet and manipulated the figures of stock in hand and receivables on a significantly higher side to obtain the credit facility from the bank fraudulently,' the ED said.
The ED said: 'The accused then diverted the loan for personal use and for purposes other than for it was sanctioned. The partners also did not route the revenue of the firm through the cash credit account and did not serve the interest liability.
'The account was turned into NPA in 2019. One hundred per cent proceeds of crime of Rs 13.87 crore in this case has been attached,' the ED said.
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Amman, Feb. 13 (Petra) - Jordan Industrial Estates Corporation (JIEC) and Jordan Agricultural Engineers Association (JAEA) on Tuesday signed a new investment agreement in Al-Hassan Industrial Estate (HIE) in the food manufacturing field, specializing in fish processing and vegetables refrigeration.
The agreement was signed by JIEC General Manager, Omar Juwaied, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the JAEA-owned Jordan Pioneers, Ali Abu Nuqtah.
Juwaied said this investment benefits from the project intended to stimulate agro-industries in industrial cities, based on an agreement signed by JIEC with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Juwaied added that a total of 9 investments benefited from this project at a cost of JD4 million, which are expected to provide 200 job opportunities for Jordanians.
For his part, Abu Nuqtah said the agreement is the beginning of "practical" steps to establish and operate the JAEA's investment project to enhance its financial revenues, invest in technical expertise and competencies, and benefit from the enterprises aimed to train agricultural engineers, provide permanent and seasonal job opportunities, and offer various agricultural products that increase and enhance Jordan's food security.
Abu Nuqtah added that a building with an area of 650 square meters was leased to establish a fish processing and vegetable refrigeration factory.
Al-Rwad Company for Agricultural Investments will implement and manage this project with a total investment of JD200,000 to finance establishment of the factory, he said.
Additionally, Abu Nuqtah noted Ministry of Agriculture will pay the lease value for the first five years costs worth JD12,000 annually.
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(MENAFN) In a remarkable display of resilience, the wealth of the world's richest individuals has continued to soar in 2024, defying geopolitical tensions, economic challenges, and inflationary pressures. Forbes' latest report on the world's billionaires reveals an unprecedented rise in their numbers, with a total of approximately 2,781 billionaires globally. This figure marks an increase of 141 compared to the previous year and surpasses the record set in 2021 by 26 billionaires.
The collective wealth of the world's richest individuals has also reached staggering heights, totaling USD14.2 trillion. This represents a significant increase of USD2 trillion from 2023 and surpasses the previous record, set in 2021, by USD1.1 trillion. Notably, the bulk of these gains can be attributed to the top 20 billionaires, who have collectively amassed an additional USD700 billion in wealth since 2023.
The United States stands out as a stronghold of billionaire wealth, boasting a record 813 billionaires with a combined wealth of USD5.7 trillion. This dominance underscores the robust performance of US markets and the resilience of its wealthiest individuals amid global uncertainties.
Meanwhile, China maintains its position as the second-largest hub of billionaire wealth, with 473 billionaires, including those from Hong Kong. Despite challenges such as weak consumer spending and a real estate downturn that has eroded approximately USD300 billion in wealth, Chinese billionaires collectively possess a wealth amounting to USD1.7 trillion. Despite these challenges, China's billionaires continue to exert significant influence on the global economic landscape.
Overall, the surge in wealth among the world's richest individuals underscores the disconnect between financial markets and broader socioeconomic realities. While global markets may overlook geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the concentration of wealth among a select few highlights ongoing debates surrounding income inequality and the role of wealth distribution in fostering sustainable economic growth.
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(MENAFN) Qatar’s banking area remained to register refining outcomes throughout January-March period of this year supported by solid financial regain and request post epidemic.
Banks in Qatar presented highest quarter on quarter increase of 52 percent to amount to income of 1.8bn throughout the period, as shown by Kamco Invest report.
GCC banking area net income presented one of the highest quarter on quarter raise throughout the January-March period of 2022 with a surge of 25.1 percent to reach one of the biggest three-monthly rates at USD10.9bn against USD8.7bn throughout the previous quarter. The year-on-year (y-o-y) climb was robust at 30.7 percent as well.
The report mentioned that “Qatari banks showed strongest q-o-q percentage growth of 52 percent or USD0.6bn to reach to profit of USD1.8bn during the quarter. UAE and Omani Banks were next with a growth of 27.1 percent and 25.5 percent, respectively. Profits reported by Saudi Arabian banks reached one of the highest quarterly levels of USD3.9bn as compared to USD3.3bn in Q4, 2021 and USD3.2bn in Q1, 2021.”
Adding that “Qatari banks continued to boast the highest average ROE of 12 percent at the end of Q1, 2022, flat when compared to Q4, 2021. UAE banks were next with a double-digit ROE of 11.5 percent, a 120 bps improvement as compared to the previous quarter. Saudi Arabian banks also recorded double digit average ROE of 10.9 percent, a 20 bps decline from 11.1 percent reported in Q4, 2021. The rest of the markets reported ROE in single digits with Kuwaiti Bank’s ROE at 8.9 percent followed by Bahraini and Omani banks at 8.5 percent and 6.9 percent, respectively.”
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