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BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 4. Turkmenistan
Airlines has resumed regular flights between the cities of Ashgabat
(Turkmenistan) and Kazan (Russia), trend reports with reference to the Turkmen
According to the information, flights between Ashgabat and Kazan
will be carried out twice a week on Boeing 737 aircraft.
Departure from Kazan at 00:35 (GMT+3) on Mondays, arrival at the
destination in Ashgabat at 05:50 (GMT+5). At the same time,
departure from Kazan at 11:00 (GMT+3) on Thursdays, and arrival in
Ashgabat at 16:25 (GMT+5).
Flights from Turkmenistan to Russia were suspended in March 2020
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turkmenistan Airlines planes, returning from Kazan, landed at
the Turkmenabat International Airport from the summer of 2022 to
Turkmenistan Airlines changed the places of arrival to Ashgabat
in December 2022 for international flights from the airports of
Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Istanbul (Türkiye) and Dubai (UAE)
previously landed in Turkmenabat. Before that, Turkmenistan
Airlines flights from Dubai arrived at Turkmenabat International
Airport, and from Istanbul - at Turkmenbashi International
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 24. I would also
like to propose Kazakhstan as a venue for one of the next SPECA
summits at a mutually agreed time, said Kazakh President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during his speech at the first summit of the
heads of state participants of the UN Special Program for the
Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) in Baku, Trend reports.
The Kazakh President emphasized that Astana supports the process
of institutionalizing SPECA, designed to fully unlock its enormous
potential to effectively promote multifaceted trade, economic, and
investment cooperation among the countries of the region.
"Moreover, in the future, we would be happy to see new SPECA
participants - representatives of partner states and UN
institutions. I propose our governments establish a special working
group of SPECA," Tokayev said.
"In addition, taking advantage of this occasion, I propose
holding a special SPECA panel discussion on the sidelines of the
upcoming Astana International Forum, which will be held in June.
This high-level event is intended to bring together the worldwide
community's efforts to identify unified responses to our time's
exceptional problems. I'd also like to offer Kazakhstan as the
location for one of the upcoming SPECA summits at a mutually
convenient time," he added.
Tokayev concluded his speech by expressing confidence that
today's summit will allow us to work out specific mechanisms to
increase the effectiveness of SPECA and further strengthen
friendship and strategic partnership between the countries.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Cultural Village Foundation, Katara hosted the Culinary Diplomacy Forum, organised by the Global Public Diplomatic Network (GPDNet) in Katara.
Along with Qatar, Mexico, Tajikistan, Georgia, Nigeria, Hungary, the Philippines, Romania, Kenya and Bulgaria participated.
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The forum was chaired by Eng. Darwish Ahmed Al Shaibani, GPDNet Secretary-General, in the presence of the ambassadors of the participating countries in the forum. The sessions focused on cultural diplomacy related to culinary art and its relationship to national identity, punctuated by the participating countries' review of culinary arts and introducing their ancient traditional cuisine by presenting it in modern and innovative ways.
They also invited the public to learn on the ways of preparing it and tasting its ingredients and its original flavour.
The forum aimed to enhance the role of culinary art in building bridges of communication and cultural exchange between peoples, emphasising the role of culinary art in consolidating the national identity of societies, as well as highlighting the role of chefs as cultural ambassadors for their countries around the world.
Eng. Al Shaibani said:“The Culinary Diplomacy Forum demonstrates the importance of table diplomacy in setting up a mechanism for promoting the cultures of countries in tourism and culture.”
He also stressed the role of culinary diplomacy in strengthening the status of countries at the economic level and cultural, civil and social influence.
He highlighted that the forum launched new programmes and projects, which are considered the first of their kind.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The wide adoption of technology has "altered the life of humans" for the better, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the World Government Summit.
Modi, who was giving the inaugural address of the guest country, touched on many points during his speech, including the use of technology, India's achievements in the space industry and renewable energy.
He also said technology should not be used for "destructive" purposes and should instead be used to improve human lives.
"In my opinion, the biggest responsibility of the government is that technology is used for the common man as it brings great accessibility. Man fashions the tools of progress sometimes into instruments of destruction. The misuse of cyberspace for radicalization is one example of this," Modi said.
"Despite all the progress achieved, poverty and malnutrition has not vanished from the face of the earth. At the same time, a vast amount of money and resources have been spent to increase the deadliness of missiles and bombs. We have to stay alert to use technology for progression and not for destruction. Sometimes it seems man is making the cardinal mistake of taking technology to enter nature with conflict. For the future of mankind, we need to travel on the road to coexistence and not conflict. India has shown coexistence with nature and for healthy living through a whole system, such as yoga."
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, August 23 (Petra) -- Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ahmad Hanandeh, met Monday with Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), Dima Al-Yahya, and her accompanying delegation, on ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides.
During the meeting, Hanandeh stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation with the DCO to integrate efforts towards accelerating the digital transformation and stimulating the digital economy by adopting emerging and advanced technologies in response to future requirements and in preparation for the competition and challenges that it will impose which will require intensifying efforts and work towards digital transformation and benefiting from sustainable growth opportunities in all fields.
He expressed his pride in Jordan being one of the founding members of the DCO, as the Ministry is coordinating and communicating with many Jordanian companies working in the field of digital transformation, entrepreneurship, e-payment and other academic institutions with the aim of networking with the DCO to establish real partnerships, open new markets in the region, and discuss ways to remove challenges and obstacles in order to facilitate small and emerging enterprises and entrepreneurship to access real opportunities through which to invest in the DCO countries.
Al-Yahya, in turn, lauded Jordan's digital economy vision, which is compatible with the common digital aspirations of member states for economic diversification, stressing the DCO's role in achieving digital prosperity for all by empowering women, youth and entrepreneurs, and developing the digital economy through innovation-based development leaps.
She highlighted the DCO's vision and goals to achieve a digital future for all by supporting the empowerment of women, youth and entrepreneurs, urging countries to encourage the growth and adoption of e-commerce platforms, and employing digital technology to serve the sustainable development goals.
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) was launched at the end of November upon an initiative of a number of countries, including Jordan, and the comprises 7 countries: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Pakistan and Nigeria.
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Alexandria tennis sweeps
The Alexandria tennis team made quick work of St. Cloud Apollo on Tuesday to win its fourth match in the Central Lakes Conference.
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(MENAFN - UkrinForm)In April 2021, slightly more than 10,000 new passenger cars were registered in Ukraine, which is almost three times higher compared with the same period last year, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom).
According to the association, compared to March 2021, demand for new cars in April 2021 grew by 11%.
In April 2021, Toyota cars had the largest demand, with 1,618 cars registered, almost four times higher than in April 2020.
The top five most popular passenger cars purchased in Ukraine in April 2021 were also Renault - 1,215 cars (up 58% from April 2020), KIA – 830 cars (more than three times higher), Skoda - 616 cars (up 242%), and Volkswagen - 482 cars (nine times higher)
The best-selling car was KIA Sportage, with 640 units sold in April 2021.
Since the beginning of 2021, 31.1 thousand new cars were registered in the Ukrainian market, which is up 30% compared with the relevant period last year.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Bangladesh's chief justice began a one-month period of leave on Tuesday amid claims he was forced to go on holiday after a landmark verdict that went against the government.
Justice Minister Anisul Huq rejected widespread speculation linking S K Sinha's absence to the ruling, saying the top judge's decision was due to illness.
'He was formerly a cancer patient, Huq said, adding that those behind the claims 'have mental problems or 'ill motives.
The head of Bangladesh's top bar association said Sinha was forced to take leave after he led the Supreme Court when it scrapped parliament's power to sack top judges.
'Our association of lawyers thinks that immense pressure has been piled on him so that he take a one-month leave, Joynul Abedin, head of Supreme Court Bar Association, told reporters.
'You know, the nation knows and the people of the world know a political party (and) the government have piled pressure on him in many ways, he said.
'We think he was sent on a one-month leave as part of this pressure. He did not take the leave ... He was forced to.
Sinha made headlines in August when the Supreme Court scrapped parliament's power to sack top judges, in a landmark verdict seen as bolstering
The court restored a provision which allows only a Supreme Judicial Council, led by the chief justice, to remove judges found to have breached the judicial code of conduct.
The ruling was hailed by lawyers as a crucial safeguard for a secular judiciary in the Muslim-majority
Lawyers said that without the provision, top judges would have been 'subservient to the government.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina brought the constitutional change allowing parliament - controlled by her Awami League party - to remove top judges in 2014.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Karnataka has been swayed by a widespread series of Lokayukta raids across numerous districts, uncovering alleged corruption and illicit activities. The raids, conducted in the early hours, targeted several government officials and their properties in a massive crackdown on suspected malpractices.
The raids spanned various regions, including Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Bengaluru, Bidar, Kalaburgi, Yadagiri, Koppala, Kolar, and Vijayanagar-Bellari districts. Multiple locations associated with government officers faced scrutiny, with properties raided and documents meticulously examined by Lokayukta officials.
BREAKING: Massive Lokayuktha raids in Bengaluru at over 60 locations
In Chikkaballapur, six sites connected to Deputy Director Munegowda of the Horticulture Department were targeted. Similar operations unfolded in Ramanagara and Bengaluru, targeting residences and offices related to these officials.
The investigation extended to Bidar, where searches were conducted at the residence of HD Narayanaswamy, the retired Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka Veterinary and Fisheries Science University, among others. Additionally, locations linked to Sunil Kumar, an assistant in the office of the Financial Controller at Bidar Veterinary University, were also raided.
In Kalaburagi and Yadagiri, raids focused on properties belonging to officials such as Dr. Prabhulinga Manakar of the Horticulture Department and retired Vice-chancellor H. Narayanaswamy. Further raids were carried out at the Department of Mines and Earth Sciences in Bellary, targeting Chandrasekhara and other related locations.
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Led by Lokayukta SPs from different districts, including Rama Aresiddi, Umesh, Kurnool, and Shashidhar, the ongoing investigations underscore the state's commitment to root out corruption and uphold transparency within administrative bodies.
The residence of Shri Tharun, who is the brother-in-law of Channakeshav, was subjected to a search in Sahakarnagar. During the search, authorities discovered high grams of gold and a hefty sum of cash. This information has been recorded in the report detailing the findings of the search conducted at the mentioned premises.
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Grant merges race relations initiatives
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 grant to the Bemidji Area Race Relations Council to support the purpose and initiatives of BARRC and the Shared Vision project.
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(MENAFN) According to the IRIB, Iran’s banking system has allocated 20.195 quadrillion rials (over $73 billion) of services to local economic sectors in the first three quarters of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-21 December 2021), registering an increase of 59.5% compared to the corresponding period last year.
Based on data provided by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), the country’s banking system allocated 12.633 quadrillion rials (about $45.69 billion) of services to several economic sectors during the same three quarters of Last year.
As indicated, working capital loans to various economic sectors during the nine months indicated amounted to more than 13.424 quadrillion rials (approximately $48.54 billion), or 66.5% of all services provided.
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Dubai-based Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has reportedly supplying sealing systems to South Korea's Daewoo Engineering & Construction (Daewoo E&C) for the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel project.
According to the company, this is currently the largest immersed tunnel being constructed in the Middle East.
It says that Trelleborg's portfolio of sealing systems for this project includes the Gina gasket and Omega seals, including the new W29U-I Waterstop series.
Under the agreement, 10 Gina gaskets and 10 Omega seals will be supplied for the permanent immersion joints that connect the tunnel elements. Trelleborg's Gina gaskets and Omega seals will play a crucial role in connecting 10 concrete elements, each with a length of approximately 126 meters. The component supply began in 2022 and is currently underway with final deliveries scheduled for end of 2023.
Upon its completion, this immersed tunnel at Khor Al-Zubair Port in Basra, Iraq will stretch 2.5 kilometers long and feature six lanes, as well a dedicated emergency lane. The tunnel is an integral part of the larger Al Faw Grand Port project in Southern Iraq, a project that includes the construction of one of the world's largest container terminals. Overall, the project is anticipated to facilitate seamless transportation and bolster economic growth in the region.
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(MENAFN- IANS) By Armstrong Vaz
Doha (Qatar), Nov 27 (IANS) Costa Rica recovered from the 7-0 hammering they got at the hands of Spain to pull off a shocking 1-0 win over Japan to leave the Group E qualification race wide open in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In Sunday's first of the four matches, Keysher Fuller took full advantage of a defensive lapse to score in the 81st minute and keep their dream of reaching the last 16 knockout stage alive.
Japan failed to maintain the same level of play that fetched them the stunning win over Germany, who face Spain later in the evening.
Costa Rica's win is another big shock at the World Cup and nobody had fancied the Central American country Costa Rica's comeback after the hammering they got at the hands of Spain in the last match. Their comeback win is one of the many great stories of the World Cup.
Japan were the better team but were unable to break down Costa Rica, who scored through their only shot on target of the match and of the tournament.
The win ended a seven-match winless run at the World Cup, with their last World Cup victories dating back to the 2014 group stage, against Uruguay (3-1) and Italy (1-0) respectively and they have beaten Japan for the first time.
With Sunday's result, Spain, Japan and Costa Rica have three points, while Japan and Costa Rica have played two matches each, Spain have played only one. Germany is yet to open their points tally having lost to Japan in their first Group league match.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kochi, March 5 (IANS) The Kerala Police, probing the cheating case involving fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal, has named Congress state unit President, K. Sudhakaran as the second accused, as per the charge sheet filed at a court in Kochi on Tuesday.
Incidentally, Mavunkal, based in Kochi, had claimed that he had several antique items in his possession and cheated many people. He had also claimed he was a trained physician and had medical solutions for skin ailments.
He had a huge network of friends including the then state Director General of Police, Loknath Behra, and several other top-ranking bureaucrats, police officers, and politicians.
However, his game ended in 2021 after a victim filed a complaint with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and soon, a police probe team arrested the 'antique' dealer.
The complainant accused Sudhakaran of promoting Mavunkal despite knowing he was a fly-by-night operator and that the Congress leader was present when he handed over Rs 25 lakh cash to Mavunkal, who gave Rs 10 lakh to Sudhakaran.
Based on the complaint, the police registered a case, and apprehending his arrest, Sudhakaran applied for and secured anticipatory bail. But after being called for questioning in June last year, his arrest was recorded but he was given bail instantly.
In the wake of this, Sudhakaran offered to quit as state Congress chief, but the party high command rejected his resignation.
Reacting to the development, Leader of Opposition D said the Vijayan government is only hounding the opposition. "Everyone knows Sudhakaran has no role at all and this is a clear-cut case of fabrication to trap him. We will deal with this case legally," he said.
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(MENAFN- ABN Newswire) Brisbane, Oct 24, 2017 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Central Petroleum Limited () () ("Company" or "Central") is pleased to advise that Mr Martin Kriewaldt has been appointed to the Central Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. This is the first appointment in satisfying Central's commitment to augment and expand the current Board of Directors.
Martin is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a former recipient of the AICD Gold Medal, with a highly regarded history of director roles including, amongst others, Suncorp Group Limited and Oil Search Limited.
Robert Hubbard, Chairman of Central said, "I very much welcome Martin to the Board of Central. Martin is a highly talented and accomplished non-executive director whose skills and experience will be of great value to Central as we pursue our strategy to become a significant onshore gas producer".
"Martin's appointment is consistent with my commitment to shareholders to augment, expand and change the current Board. I expect to announce further changes prior to the AGM", said Mr Hubbard.
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About Central Petroleum Limited
()() is an oil and gas explorer and producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange focused on supplying the domestic gas market. Central is advancing several separate projects across what is regarded as the biggest package of proven and prospective oil and gas acreage across central Australia. This spread of assets gives Central multiple options for growth and development. 88% of this land being gas prone has led to the Company's focus on becoming a major domestic gas producer.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Souq Al Baladi, a hypermarket spread over more than 7,000sq m, was opened in the Abu Hamour Central Market area of Doha yesterday.
The outlet is owned and operated by retailers Saudi Group of Companies.
A number of dignitaries and officials, including assistant secretary for Common Services Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment Hamad bin Khalifa al-Khalifa, Doha Municipality director Jamal Matar al-Nuaimi, Saudi Group of Companies chairman Mohamed al-Attiyah, managing director N K Musthafa Abdu and CEO Salman Musthafa, were present at the opening ceremony.
The facility is 'strategically located on Wholesale Market Street and has ample car parking and easy access from all over Qatar, according to a statement from the Group.
At the opening, Saudi Group of Companies managing director N K Musthafa Abdu said their company's latest shopping centre is their 10th supermarket venture in Qatar, the others being located in places such as Doha, Muaither, New Rayyan and Asian Town, etc.
One of the major attractions of Souq Al Baladi is the huge area where the fish counters are located. Doha's main fish market was located here until April when it was relocated to Umm Slal.
Souq Al Baladi features an 'extensive range of the freshest products across sections such as fish, butchery, fruits & vegetables, bakery, Arabic sweets, hot food, Fresh Mart, etc, sourced from within Qatar as well as friendly countries with high quality standards, the statement notes.
There is also a large and exclusive section for food items manufactured in Qatar.
The managing director said the group opened the new hypermarket exactly 100 days after its reconstruction started. An audio-visual programme, featuring the old fish market and important phases of its reconstruction, was shown to visitors and guests after its inauguration yesterday.
He hoped that the location of Souq Al Baladi 'would require no further introduction because it was already well known among people living in Qatar.
'Already, two ATMs are in the complex and more are planned in the coming weeks, said another company official, adding that the compound could accommodate nearly 400 cars at one time.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 1:50 PM
Last updated: Sat 25 Mar 2023, 7:36 PM
Spreading happiness this Ramadan, the Dubai Police gathered 400 of their service employees for a special ceremony.
The Cultural Diversity Section of the Security Awareness Department organised an initiative that was packed with activities and giveaways.
First Lt Khaled Saqr Al Hai, head of the Cultural Diversity Section, said: "Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the initiative is one of many community-based initiatives implemented throughout the year to honour various groups working in the Dubai Police."
During the event, the employees - who are currently working at various general departments and police stations - got free medical examinations, eye examinations, medical glasses, as well as discounts on eyeglass products.
Five travel tickets were also raffled off, in addition to Ramadan Mir giveaways. The box contained foodstuff, such as cooking oil, rice, canned food.
A number of officials and supervisors were also present at the event.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Yellowstone to Machu Picchu are 7 famous National Parks in the world. From geothermal wonders in Yellowstone to the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, these parks offer diverse natural and cultural experiences
Yellowstone to Machu Picchu, 7 renowned National Parks. From geothermal marvels to ancient ruins, they showcase Earth's natural and cultural wonders
Yellowstone is the world's first national park and is famous for its geothermal features, including Old Faithful geyser, wildlife, such as grizzly bears, wolves, and bison
The Serengeti in Tanzania is famous for its annual wildebeest migration.
The park is home to the "Big Five" and offers fantastic opportunities for safaris
This archipelago is famous for its role in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. The Galápagos Islands are home to diverse and endemic species of flora and fauna
Kruger National Park is one of Africa's premier wildlife reserves, known for its incredible biodiversity. Visitors can spot the Big Five here
Situated in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Banff is renowned for its stunning mountain scenery, crystal-clear lakes, and abundant wildlife. Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
Gained fame as the inspiration for the floating mountains in James Cameron's film "Avatar." Its unique sandstone pillars and lush greenery make it a visually stunning destination
Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and protected area. It's famous for its ancient Inca ruins, stunning mountain vistas, and rich history
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Areas of Interest
A new research direction that I am working towards this year: 1) To interrogate the role of urban sports spaces in addressing issues of environmental sustainability and human-animal relations 2) To interrogate the power relations inherent in the multispecies contact zones of urban sport spaces. I will be considering the spatial, political, economic, ethical and environmental dimensions of non-human animals and more-than human actants (actors that have agency- e.g., plastics, waste pollution) in the social and cultural practices of urban sport spaces. These interconnecting concerns- of animal welfare, consumption, and environmental degradation have local and global significance for cities, public space and urban sports complexes.
I have researched and published in the following areas: Geographies of health in urban spaces; young people, health, school travel, urban environments and neighbourhood change; spatial and ecological determinants of health and physical cultures; critical animal studies and sport; qualitative methods (e.g., discourse analysis, critical visual methodologies, spatial and institutional ethnographies); genders, sexualities and the body; locker room spaces; play, pleasure and public health.
- 2010–2021 Associate Professor, University of Toronto
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani arrived in Istanbul yesterday to participate in the extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC), which will be held today.
The summit is called by Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan to discuss the situation, steps and procedures required after the US administration's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Turkey is the current president of the OIC.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and leaders of the Islamist movement Hamas will both attend the summit.
The presidents of Iran, Indonesia and Somalia are other leaders expected to attend the meeting. King Abdullah of Jordan, who is the formal custodian of Christian and Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, is also expected.
Nearly a week after Trump declared Jerusalem as Israel's capital, sparking fears of a renewed armed uprising in the Palestinian territories, unrest in the West Bank and Gaza had appeared to subside.
A new poll indicates that Palestinian support for armed conflict remains high, but it was nearly unchanged following the Jerusalem move.
According to the survey conducted by the Palestinian Centre for Policy and Survey Research, 44% of Palestinians - 41% in the West Bank and 47% in Gaza - say that 'armed resistance is the most effective means of establishing a Palestinian state next to Israel.
A survey conducted in September by the same institute showed that 45% of Palestinians supported an armed intifada, or uprising.
A cumulative total of 51% of respondents supported either negotiations or non-violent resistance.
Meanwhile, an overwhelming majority of 91% of those surveyed viewed Trump's Jerusalem declaration as threat to Palestinian interests.
Palestine, Jerusalem, and Al-Aqsa have been the red lines since the beginning of the Arab-Israeli conflict in the first half of the last century. Page 13
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Noon's Yellow Friday Sale is live until midnight on November 28 with up to 80 per cent off all categories. by A Staff Reporter
Fri 26 Nov 2021, 12:04 AM
Last updated: Fri 26 Nov 2021, 12:06 AM
Noon.com, the region's homegrown digital marketplace, has received the seal of approval from world famous cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the duo delighting fans and prompting them to shop on noon.
Virat Kohli, Indian national cricket team's captain and renowned batsman, shared a video showing his support for noon's Yellow Friday Sale, urging fans to shop its 'best offers and craziest deals'. Virat fans can add his code 'KOHLI' at checkout to get up to 10 per cent off Yellow Friday Sale purchases.
Shah Rukh Khan's much-loved special code is back, giving fans up to 10 per cent off noon buys when they add the code 'SRK' at checkout.
Noon's Yellow Friday Sale is live until midnight on November 28 with up to 80 per cent off all categories, huge price crashes with deals for just Dh 1, value bundles, daily flash sales, and raffles.
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Sandgren pleads guilty to trespassing
Michael Sandgren, 23, of Glenwood pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor trespassing charge in Douglas County District Court last week.
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(MENAFN) The benchmark stock market index for Turkey started the day at 2,489.74 points, down 64.34 points, or 2.52%, from the previous end.
With a daily trading turnover of 34.99 billion Turkish lira ($2 billion), Bursa Istanbul’s BIST 100 index rose 0.43% to 2,554.08 points on Friday. .
The Turkish lira strengthened against foreign currencies following the banking watchdog’s decision on Friday night that restricts commercial lending for companies with a particular amount of foreign currency.
As of 10:00 a.m. regional time (0700 GMT), the US Dollar/Turkish Lira rate fell to 16.5870 from 17.3700 at the previous close.
One pound sterling was worth 20.3650 Turkish liras, against 21.3980 at the end of the previous week, and the euro/lira exchange rate fell to 17.5095 against 18.3120.
An ounce of gold cost $1,838.75, while Brent crude oil was selling for around $108.98 a barrel.
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Swedish minister misses EU summit in Kiev over passport mishap
(MENAFN) Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom encountered an unexpected hurdle when he inadvertently left behind his passport, preventing him from entering Ukraine for an important EU Council summit held in Kiev. This incident was reported by the Austrian newspaper Die Presse on Monday. Notably, Billstrom was not the only European minister to miss the meeting, where the European Union pledged "solidarity" to Ukraine but did not announce any new military assistance.
According to diplomatic sources cited by Die Presse, the absence of his passport led to Billstrom being barred from crossing the Poland-Ukraine border on the day of the summit. The meeting, which convened EU foreign ministers in Kiev, required Billstrom to undertake an eight-hour train journey to the Ukrainian capital. However, it is worth noting that this gathering was primarily symbolic in nature.
While the EU Council's decision to hold the summit in Kiev marked a historic departure from the union's usual locations, the event yielded limited tangible support for Ukraine. Despite the show of "solidarity," the summit did not result in any fresh commitments for military aid to Ukraine. This outcome underscores the challenges and complexities surrounding international responses to ongoing geopolitical issues and conflicts in the region.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Punjabi singing legend Daler Mehndi's iconic song 'Na Na Na Na Na Re' is getting a reboot and will feature him alongside Bollywood actors Rajkumar Rao and Triptii Dimri, who has been soaring high with the success of 'Animal'.
The song will be a part of an upcoming film being shot in north India.
The music video of the song will be set against the scenic backdrop of Rishikesh.
The song, which was originally composed with its iconic hook penned by Daler Mehndi and Sameer Anjan, is recreated by Sachin Jigar.
Talking about the song, Daler Mehndi said in a statement,“It's truly gratifying to see 'Na Na Na Na Na Re' to be used again with such enthusiasm. This song holds a special place in my heart, and I'm excited and looking forward to witnessing its timeless charm resonate once again through the talents of Rajkumar Rao and Triptii Dimri”.
'Na Na Na Na Na Re' was originally released for the Amitabh Bachchan comeback film 'Mrityudata'. The song is a quintessential favourite across generations, and is loved for its infectious rhythm and energy, making it a staple at concerts and sangeet ceremonies.
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Oncard International to initiate share buyback with surplus funds
() should trade firmer after advising that it will use surplus funds from a recent asset sale to undertake an off market share buy-back under an equal access scheme.
This action would replace the previously announced intention to return the surplus funds by way of a reduction of share capital.
Under the proposed buy-back which is subject to shareholder approval Oncard will offer to buy back 95% of each shareholder’s shares at $0.22 each.
Oncard plans to hold a general meeting to approve this proposed buy-back in the week beginning 25 May 2015 with completion before 30 June 2015.
Taverners Group which holds over 32% of the issued shares in Oncard has confirmed that it will vote in favour of the buy-back.
Oncard is currently capitalised at $36 million and was trading at $0.205 prior to today's announcement.
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(MENAFN – Jordan News Agency) Amman, September 13 (Petra) –– His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II attended the Public Security Directorate (PSD) leadership course graduation ceremony on Monday. ), held at the training of King Abdullah II City.
Crown Prince Al Hussein conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Abdullah to all PSD staff, highlighting His Majesty’s emphasis on improving security services in line with best practices.
His Royal Highness attended a graduate-led security drill, which was also attended by PSD Director Major General Hussein Hawatmeh and Special Police Commander His Royal Highness Prince Rashid bin El Hassan.
The course, launched by the Crown Prince last year, aims to empower staff in security agencies and build their capacity in various areas.
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11/21/2023 - 9:05 AM EST - La Rosa Holdings Corp. : Provided a business update and announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Q3 2023 Highlights and Subsequent Events: Total revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $6.8 million for Q3 2023; Entered into strategic referral partnership with Janover, an AI-enabled B2B fintech marketplace connecting commercial property borrowers and lenders; Launched a proprietary artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology system 'JAEME' to support real estate agents; Acquired two of its real estate brokerage franchisees with combined revenues in excess of $20.7 million in 2022; Completed an IPO on October 12, 2023, raising gross proceeds of $5.0 million and commenced trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. La Rosa Holdings Corp. shares N.LRHC are trading up 32 cents at $1.95.
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You can get into a lot of trouble if you eat too much. Obesity not only creates health issues, but it can also result in the police arresting you if you are a wanted criminal.
Because of an ISIS terrorist’s craving for kebabs, police caught a suspected British terrorist who gained six tones after escaping Islamic State.
Former rapper Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, 31, gained so much weight while on the run. The Spanish cops had to use his ears to identify him.
The Londoner fought alongside Islamic State in Syria. He was mistaken for Jihadi John, the group’s most prominent beheader.
He fled Syria for Algeria, where he and two companions were captured in 2020 after receiving kebab orders.
Detectives identified alleged Algerian fixer and people smuggler Adbeizerrak Seddiki as the man buying kebabs online. Thanks to a social media post and also to the ISIS terrorist’s craving for a kebab.
They swooped in on Abdel Bary; as the alleged terror gang got their third kebab delivery at the location in Almeria, Spain’s southeast.
Seddiki purchased takeout dinners from The Kebab Shop on April 15, 2020, at 10.46 p.m. local time. Five days before his arrest, according to the Spanish newspaper El Pais .
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 9
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
The unrests in Iran should not have a lasting and very significant impact on the global oil market, but these tensions may have an indirect effect on oil prices, Francis Perrin, Senior Fellow at the OCP Policy Center (Rabat) and Senior Research Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS, Paris), told Trend.
"Protests in Iran have pushed oil prices upwards in the recent days with North Sea Brent reaching $68 per barrel on Jan.4 on Asian markets. But these tensions should not have a lasting and very significant impact," said the expert.
There has been so far no negative impact on Iran's crude oil production, which is stable at 3.8 million barrels per day, exports (higher than 2 million barrels per day) and energy facilities and infrastructure, said the expert, adding that he doesn't expect any problems in the Iranian oil and gas sector in the near future.
"We have however to take into account a possible indirect impact of Iran's internal political situation. Due to these protests and to deaths and arrests in several large Iranian cities, the Trump administration, which has already hardened its stance against Tehran, could decide to impose new sanctions against Iran," Perrin believes.
He pointed out that in about 10 days, President Trump will have to certify or not the Vienna agreement of July 2015 about the Iranian nuclear program.
"If, and it is a big if, the US decides to impose sanctions related to the energy sector, it would have a negative impact on foreign investment in Iran. As Iran is a country with a very strong oil and gas potential, delays and obstacles to foreign investment in the hydrocarbons industry and to financial flows towards Iran could push oil prices up, as it would prevent Tehran from increasing its production and exports as anticipated in the medium-term," the expert concluded.
Iran saw turmoil and political unrests over the past week, which took the lives of at least 22, including security forces.
The unrests began after some groups joined demonstrations in a number of cities, including the capital Tehran, Mashhad and Kermanshah to protest against high prices, but the economic protests soon turned into anti-government demonstrations.
The government officials have urged people to refrain from participating in the illegal protests.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 19. President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the importance of
building a Kazakh trade terminal in the Iranian port of Bandar
Abbas during a meeting with Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi on the
sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Trend reports.
Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to
strengthening bilateral relations with Iran as a strategic partner
in the Caspian Sea region.
During the talks, the leaders of the two states discussed the
current state and prospects for further development of
Kazakh-Iranian cooperation. The sides noted the importance of
adopting a set of measures to increase cooperation in the spheres
of transport, logistics, and trade.
"We have reached very useful agreements on the visa procedure as
well as on other areas related to the interaction between business
and citizens. I would like to say that Kazakhstan is absolutely
committed to strengthening relations with Iran. Both governments
should take appropriate measures to implement our agreements
previously reached in Tehran. I look forward to seeing you again in
Kazakhstan," Tokayev said.
In turn, President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi said that Kazakhstan
and Iran have exemplary relations based on strong ties of
friendship and mutual support.
"Iran and Kazakhstan enjoy excellent bilateral relations, having
this level of partnership makes us take further steps to develop
our relations, especially in the field of trade. We are serious
about expanding relations with brotherly Kazakhstan. Our countries
have great potential, and utilizing these opportunities will serve
us well," Raisi said.
The leaders emphasized the great potential of strengthening
transit and transport links. In particular, they noted the great
potential of using the railway between Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan,
and Iran as a key route for the development of mutual trade and
transport across the Caspian Sea.
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Armenia has to finally accept that, trying to keep a foot in
both camps, meaning, balancing between its various supporters, will
eventually backfire, Parvin Mirzazade, Ambassador-at-Large of the
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, said in his overview about Nancy
Pelosi, who has recently lost her seat as a Speaker of the US House
of Representatives, and whose provocative actions towards
normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, trend reports.
Nancy Pelosi, who has been a great friend of Armenian diaspora
in the US and a well-known supporter of separatism, has left
Armenians without their life-long ally, he said.
According to Mirzazade, while at the US Congress, Pelosi, as an
active member of the pro-Armenian lobby, constantly spoke in favor
of Armenia from Turkophobic positions, without saying a word about
the fact that the Armenian armed forces occupied nearly 20 percent
of Azerbaijani territory, expelling nearly 1 million civilians from
“This is why Armenia has always looked upon her as the main
Armenian lobbyist in the US, ready to support any anti-Turkish and
anti-Azerbaijani initiative at any time for a“small” sum of money
from the diaspora,” Mirzazade noted.
As the ambassador-at-large rightly pointed out, Armenia has an
opportunity to accept Azerbaijan's peace proposals and begin a
dialogue for reconciliation, which will lead to long-term peace and
stability in the region, otherwise no other Armenian patron or
protector can avoid another defeat.
“Given her age, [Pelosi] is unlikely to have time to further
“democratize” Armenia, although she will periodically speak during
Congress meetings in support of her Armenian friends against
Azerbaijan and Turkiye, working off generous donations from the
Armenian diaspora. Armenian friends can safely say to her“goodbye
Nancy, goodbye!”, we have waited and hoped so long, and you have
failed us, unable to get the votes to support the democratic party
of which you are one of the leaders,” Mirzazade said.
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AC Holding Limited Dubai, trading as HAYVN, a digital asset-focused financial institution delivering Trading, Custody, Asset Management and Research services, has obtained initial approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai. HAYVN will now undertake the in-depth process of applying for a Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence, in accordance with VARA requirements.
The initial approval affirms HAYVN's commitment to strengthening its presence throughout the by ensuring firm commitment to regulatory compliance in the region, which remains a core territory for HAYVN.
Dubai's new robust regulatory framework, coupled with its proactive approach to virtual asset regulation, aligns with HAYVN's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and trust for its clients in the markets in which they operate.
“We are delighted to have met the requirements for our initial approval from VARA and look forward to being part of VARA's regulatory framework.” said Christopher Flinos, CEO of HAYVN.“VARA regulation solidifies our position as the trusted cryptocurrency provider regionally. The is a core market of ours, and our regulatory strength here further supports our broader GCC business. We are proud to be a regulation-led firm, committed to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance, as we continue to expand our presence and contribute to the growth of the digital asset ecosystem here in the UAE.”
“Adding VARA to our global regulatory stack is important to our firm. The push by the Dubai Government to facilitate and encourage the Virtual Asset ecosystem is appreciated by the HAYVN family. We look forward to working constructively and collaboratively with VARA to meet the conditions of our IPA quickly,” said Leago Papo, Director of Regulation.
HAYVN is a digital asset-focused financial institution delivering Payments, Trading, Custody, Asset Management and Research to its global client base. Our business is regulated in Abu Dhabi, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Lithuania and the BVI. HAYVN is one of the global leaders in institutional cryptocurrency, serving HNW individuals, businesses, corporations and institutions, with a full range of cryptocurrency products and services. Our fois always on delivering the best results for the Governments, Corporates, Family Offices and Individuals who trustwith their digital assets.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Kolkata, Dec 6 (KNN) The MSME-Development & Facilitation office (DFO) in Kolkata initiated a two-day Vendor Development Programme (VDP) at the Indian Institute of Packaging, Kolkata on Tuesday, reported Millennium Post.
The initiative, aligned with the Union MSME Ministry's Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme, aims to fortify the marketing capabilities crucial for MSME growth and survival amid post-Covid challenges.
The programme was inaugurated by key figures including D. Mitra, Joint Director of MSME-DFO, Kolkata.
He highlighted the significance of such programs in identifying emerging demands and showcasing the capabilities of small-scale entrepreneurs, as reported by Millennium Post.
The VDP covers vital topics such as the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, Vendor Registration Procedure for CPSUs and Government Departments, Government E-Marketplace (GeM), and the Marketing Assistance Scheme.
Expected participants include major entities like GRSE, Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL), Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL), ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Haldia, Balmer Lawree, MSTC, Eastern Railways, Coal India Limited, Damoder Valley Corporation (DVC) and more.
The VDP focuses on challenges faced by MSMEs in exploring new markets and retaining existing ones post-Covid, reported Millennium Post.
With a focus on effective market implementation of the Public Procurement Policy for MSMEs – 2012 (amended in 2018), the program strives to enhance product marketability and support the growth of MSMEs.
The initiative aligns with the broader objective of the Union Ministry of MSME to provide comprehensive support to the MSME sector through strategic schemes and programs.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) In a major respite for UAE motorists, the Ministry of Energy on Tuesday decreased fuel prices by more than 4 per cent for the month of November, following three months of consecutive increase.
Official figures showed that 91 unleaded petrol price has been reduced by 4.6 per cent to Dh1.85 for November from Dh1.94 in October.
Similarly, 95 octane petrol has been decreased by 4.4 per cent to Dh1.92 for next month from Dh2.01 this month, while 98 octane price fell from Dh2.12 to Dh2.03, a drop of 4.2 per cent.
Data shows that the UAE fuel prices in the month of October were the highest year-to-date.
However, diesel price has been marginally increased by 1 fil to from Dh2.11.
Crude prices in the global market have been steadily upward since the beginning of this month. Brent was hovering around $60.50 per barrel on Monday afternoon. It hit monthly low of $55.46 on October 4.
"Global crude oil prices, particularly Brent, have firmed up more than we expected and we are adjusting our numbers slightly higher for Q4 2017 and H1 2018. We see Brent averaging $54 this quarter and $52.50/bbl in H1 2018, compared our previous forecasts of $50 and $49.50/bbl, respectively. We also adjust WTI to average $49 this quarter, relative to our previous forecast of $47/bbl," Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a note.
The US bank's analysts noted that these higher global crude oil price projections come partly on stronger-than-expected demand and Opec compliance, but it also believes that higher prices will push up US domestic shale output next year.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Thrissur: The Thrissur Judicial Magistrate Court has remanded Rajanikanth, the accused in the death of TTE was remanded for 14 days.
A ticket traveling examiner (TTE) lost his life after being pushed from a running train by a passenger in Thrissur. The deceased has been identified as K Vinod.
The accused has been shifted to Thrissur Viyoor jail and has been booked with a murder case by the police.
The autopsy report states that the accused pushed Vinod from the train intending to kill him and the cause of death was a severe head injury.
The incident happened at Vellappaya, between Mulangunnathukavu and Wadakkanchery railway stations. The accused who did not have a ticket argued with the TTE and asked him to get down in the next station.
The eyewitnesses stated that the accused verbally abused the TTE. The witness described the attack as sudden and unexpected, leaving everyone terrified. One of the eyewitnesses further explained that the TTE had asked the accused to pay a fine for not having a ticket, leading to a verbal altercation during which the accused insulted the TTE and his family in Hindi.
The accused boarded the train fully drunk. The TTE called the police and informed them about the incident. The accused went to TTE and kicked him from back. The victim fell from the train and died. One of the eyewitnesses went to another compartment and informed another TTE about the incident. Later, the accused was arrested by the police
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to 82.53 against the US dollar (22.48 against the UAE dirham) in early trade on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency and rising crude oil prices.
At the Indian interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.47, then fell to 82.53, registering a decline of 14 paise over its last close.
On Friday, the rupee had settled at 82.39 against the dollar. Forex traders said the Indian rupee opened weak on the rise in oil prices and the dollar index.
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.09 per cent to 104.10. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 1.17 per cent to $77.02 per barrel.
“Brent oil prices rose to $76.36 per barrel after Saudi Arabia announced a unilateral cut in oil production by 1 million barrels per day. The Asian currencies fell as the US dollar index rose," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
In the Indian equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 230.95 points or 0.37 per cent higher at 62,778.06. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 52.45 points or 0.28 per cent to 18,586.55.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital markets on Friday as they offloaded shares worth Rs6.59 billion, according to exchange data.
Meanwhile, India's forex reserves dropped by $4.339 billion to $589.138 billion for the week ended May 26, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous week, the reserves had declined by $6.052 billion to $593.477 billion.
(With inputs from PTI)
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : InterContinental Dhaka, an iconic luxury IHG hotel in the capital, won two accolades in the Bangladesh's Leading Business Hotel and Bangladesh's Leading Hotel Suite categories at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards 2023 held on September 6.
The finest travel and hospitality brands from across Asia and Oceania were unveiled at World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The awards were handed over to Atiqur Rahaman, Managing Director and Rezwan Maruf, Director of Sales and Marketing of InterContinental Dhaka.
"We are truly elated to win again at World Travel Awards. To be awarded consecutively at World Travel Awards is a true testament of our pursuit for excellence. This award is dedicated to our hotel team" said Ashwani Nayar, General Manager of InterContinental Dhaka.
World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.
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Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that the government has made Punjab a role model in terms of investment.
According to the details, Chairman Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company (FIEDMC) called on Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and discussed ways to facilitate business.
On the occasion, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said that the development work of Allama Iqbal Industrial city would be further accelerated and provide a one-window facility to domestic and foreign companies in the industrial zone.
He said that the Punjab government would solve the problems of investors on a priority basis. Foreign investors have shown keen interest in Allama Iqbal Industrial City.
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said that the government has made Punjab a role model in terms of investment.
He also added that special funds will be provided for public welfare projects in Toba Tek Singh.
Chairman Faisalabad Industrial Estates Development and Management Company briefed the Punjab Chief Minister and appreciated the positive trend and development work of the industrial sector.


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Promoted Al Markhiya ended defending champions Al Sadd's 49-match unbeaten streak at the QNB Stars League (QSL) with a stunning 4-3 win in their opening match of the season last week, and coach Abdullah Mubarak wants his side to continue the winning run.
Al Markhiya face Qatar SC in their second match of the league tomorrow at the Education City Stadium, eyeing their second successive victory.
While Al Markhiya got off to a winning start, Yousef Safri-coached Qatar SC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Al Arabi in their first match of the season after being reduced to 10-man following a red card to Sebastian Soria in the 59th minute.
Mubarak said win over Al Sadd boosted his team's confidence, adding his team is now focusing on match against Qatar SC.
“The victory over Al Sadd is a good thing for the team, as it gives the players a great morale boost, self-confidence and balance at the start of the league,” Al Markhiya coach told reporters.
“We have put behind that chapter and began to focus on the match against Qatar SC, which will be played on Tuesday. It will be a difficult match in view of the loss suffered by them in the last round against Al Arabi by two goals to nil,” he added.
Mubarak said Qatar SC will be tough as they produced a good show against Al Arabi.
“Qatar SC's loss against Al Arabi will not make us complacent because the team presented a good level and was steadfast against Al Arabi until the 70th minute, when they conceded their first goal,” he said before adding that his team is ready for the match tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Al Markhiya player Saleh Al Yahri was expecting a strong challenge against Qatar SC.
“Any team that loses in the first round will enter the second round strongly in order to compensate for it. Therefore, our preparations for the Qatar SC match are good and we as players implement the directions of the technical staff well to provide the best level and achieve a positive result,” he said.
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Flight operations have resumed after there has been a report of a computer system failure at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, affecting all airline check-ins.
'Due to the server down at Mumbai International Airport, the crowd is slightly more than normal. The crowd is being managed well and there is no chaos as manual passes are being issued,' said Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), ANI reported.
The outage has had an effect on airlines, according to Hindustan Times reports from Vistara and Akasa Air. Meanwhile, the Mumbai International Airport CISF stated that the crowd is slightly higher than usual because the server is down. As manual passes are being distributed, the crowd is being well managed and there is no chaos.
'Our passengers are requested to allocate additional time for check-in and also to kindly connect with their respective airlines, owing to a temporary network interruption outside the airport due to on-going development in the city,' said Mumbai International Airport.
It has resulted in a massive airport crowd and chaos. Numerous flyers raised the issue on Twitter.
The airport administration is working to resolve this technical problem which is said to be due to the server down and the service will be restored soon, the airport said, according to ABP Majha.
Meanwhile, the flag carrier airline of India, Air India has reacted on the situation saying, 'We understand that delays are certainly uncomfortable. Our team is working diligently to minimize the inconvenience. They'll be in touch with you for further updates.'
On Thursday evening, when servers at the terminal went down, there were a lot of people waiting in long lines at Mumbai T2 airport. According to reports, baggage drop-off takes nearly an hour for passengers. However, the situation is completely under control, and the authorities at the airport have informed that the lines are slightly longer than usual.
According to DIG Shrikant Kishore of the Central Industrial Security Force, damage to the optic fiber cable caused the system blackout.
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Authorities in Gibraltar are urging people to exercise caution after that 13 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected on the rock.
People are being urged to be sensible, take up the offer of a booster shot, and reduce social mixing in the run up to Christmas in order to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant.
“It is extremely important for people to remain vigilant,' Director of Public Health, Helen Carter, said.“I urge people to wear masks in enclosed and crowded places, practice social distancing where possible, and continue to wash their hands. These are known practices that will help us reduce the curb of this variant”.
Carter stressed the most important defence against the new variant is to get boosted.“The vaccine is available for both residents and cross-frontier workers. However, my message, especially to residents in Gibraltar, if we want to take control of the spread in our population, do not wait to be personally called for an appointment”.
Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo said the public must remain cautious now, to avoid further restrictions in the run up to Christmas.
“The only way we can combat this variant is to get your booster shot this week. Do not delay your booster shot; it could be a matter of life or death. In such a close-knit community, we must use all the tools available to protect the most vulnerable and our way of life.
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(MENAFN) Matthew Jones’ passion for cooking started at a very young age. Having spent 15 years in Michelin-starred restaurants, he founded Bread Ahead, a London-based artisan bakery and school, which is known for its delicious sourdough bread, pastries, and famous donuts. Jones’ donuts are unlike any others, focused on gastronomy and flavors, and the bakery is famous for its “float donut” - a vanilla, pistachio, chocolate, and praline-filled donut with a white steamed line at the center, called the “band of truth.”
Jones believes that cooking is not just about the tangible ingredients, but how you work the dough, “you give something of yourself when you bake,” he says. Bread Ahead has now opened branches in Jeddah and Dubai, where Jones loves the opportunities available in hospitality and the food industry.
In an interview with Arab News, Jones discusses his passion for cooking and shares a delicious cinnamon bun recipe. He also talks about the discipline required in the kitchen and the challenges of working in the Michelin world. Despite his success, Jones remains a humble and passionate chef, who will always see the kitchen as his home.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Early next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky expects Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi to return from the front with concrete proposals for further changes in the army.
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized this in his address, Ukrinform reported.
“Every day, I communicate with partners so that we can get exactly what is needed. Every day – military reports. Every day, the Commander-in-Chief and commanders are on the front lines, right where they are needed. The Commander-in-Chief has carte blanche for personnel changes in the army, in the headquarters – any changes”, Zelensky said.
He emphasized that all Ukrainian commanders should know the frontline, be with soldiers and sergeants, and feel the real needs of the frontline.
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“At the beginning of next week after General Colonel Syrskyi's return from the front, I expect him with a detailed report and specific proposals for further changes and actions”, Zelensky noted.
Further work with partners is also being prepared for next week to obtain weapons for Ukraine and ensure continuity of support.
As reported, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi made personnel decisions after listening to commanders on the eastern front.
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(MENAFN - Baystreet.ca) Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:COCP) shares rose sharply in early Tuesday trading. Cocrystal Pharma recently announced progress on its COVID-19 antiviral drug candidates that target coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, and it also plans to launch a second COVID-19 program with additional antiviral compounds for development, apart from CDI-45205.
The Washington state clinical-stage biotech firm said its CDI-45205 showed good bioavailability in mouse and rat pharmacokinetic studies via intraperitoneal injection and no cytotoxicity against various human cell lines.
The company recently demonstrated a strong synergistic effect with the FDA-approved COVID-19 medicine remdesivir, developed by Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD).
At the same time, Cocrystal also said it plans to launch a second COVID-19 program with additional antiviral compounds for development. The company is also developing novel SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors that block viral replication and transcription.
According to CEO Gary Wilcox, "Public health officials are calling for the urgent development of potent antivirals that inhibit the replication cycle of SARS-CoV-2.
"Among the significant challenges scientists face is inhibiting viral replication without damaging the inner workings of healthy cells. Cocrystal's approach to drug discovery could provide a solution for designing antivirals for use against a range of viruses, including coronaviruses, with limited off-target interaction."
Merck (NYSE:MRK) and Swiss drugmaker Roche are also in pursuit of a treatment that would stop the progress of COVID-19 in infected patients. So far, Gilead's remdesivir is the only antiviral medication shown to help hospitalized patients.
COCP shares jumped 36 cents, or 29%, to $1.60.
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Dhaka: Many airlines are concerned about service disruption at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as the airport will be closed from 12:00 am to 8:00 am every day from December 10 for six months.
This is due to the construction and expansion works of taxiways for the Third Terminal for which the runway will need to remain closed.
This eight-hour shutdown will make 12 international flights, operated by Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Saudia Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Malaysian Airlines, to reschedule, according to reports.
Reports further added that around 85-90 flights will have to depart and land within the 16-hour window, meaning the ground handling and other ancillary services provided by the airport authority will be severely hampered, claimed different airline operators.
'Passengers will have to suffer if the airport authorities do not increase ground-handling capabilities and the other facilities beforehand,' said a foreign airline official, according to a report.
A sufficient number of check-in counters, boarding bridges, security check-in counters, baggage loading and unloading facilities and other related facilities are required for the smooth operation of all flights within the 16-hour window, he claimed, added reports.
However, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) thinks the runway closure will not cause much disruption.
CAAB said they have already discussed the matter with the airline operators and the other stakeholders and have taken the necessary measures to prevent any disruption. The steps include increasing manpower for ground handling.
There would not be any flight delay or other disruption in flight operation due to the closure of the runway from December 10, said AHM Touhid-Ul Ahsan, Executive Director of HSIA, mentioned a report.
If an emergency landing is required during the closure of the runway from December 10, the airlines will have to use Osmani International Airport in Sylhet, he mentioned also.
Per day, HSIA sees 27 airlines operate 85 to 90 flights, carrying around 10,000 passengers to different destinations, the Exec Director noted.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) NILIN, Palestinian Territories - Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the West Bank home of a Palestinian fighter who was killed after allegedly carrying out a deadly shooting in the heart of Tel Aviv in March.
"Forces of the army and the border police destroyed the home in the village of Nilin of the terrorist Mutaz Khawaja, who carried out a shooting attack on March 9, 2023 in Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv," an army statement said.
Khawaja, 23, was a member of the Ezzedine Al Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group which rules Gaza.
He was shot dead by Israeli forces after the attack, which killed one Israeli and wounded two more.
His home village lies close to the Green Line which separates Israel from the occupied West Bank, and barely 20 kilometres from Tel Aviv.
Nilin Mayor Yusef Khawaja said Israeli forces made all residents of the four-storey apartment block leave their homes before demolishing the shooter's first floor flat at dawn.
The army released video of troops setting explosive charges before blowing up the apartment.
Large portraits of Khawaja had been draped over the side of the building, commemorating him as a“martyr”, an AFP photographer reported.
Forces clashed with“rioters” during the operation, the army said. The mayor said three people were injured.
Israel, which has occupied the West Bank since 1967, routinely demolishes the homes of individuals it blames for deadly attacks on Israelis.
Human rights activists say the policy amounts to collective punishment, as it can render non-combatants, including children, homeless.
Khawaja's father Salah was defiant after the Israeli operation.“This hateful act will only strengthen our love for the homeland... Jerusalem and the faith (Islam), and, with God's help, our roots will remain anchored here,” he told AFP.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In order to improve access to Ukrainian grain and strengthen global food security, Ukraine proposes setting up hubs for millions of tonnes of grain in African countries and other sensitive areas.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his speech at the Sustainable Development Goals Summit at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"Ukraine proposes very clear actions to prevent any turmoil on the global food market. We can establish hubs for millions of tonnes of grain per year in especially sensitive areas, for example, in ports of Africa," Zelensky said. Read also: Ukrainian, Kenyan presidents discuss preparations for Global Peace Summit
He said that the Ukrainian side had already started negotiating such possibilities.
"No matter what the problem is, cooperation can give decisions. And the world has all necessary resources to sort all problems out and at the same time push the global development," Zelensky added.
In this regard, he thanked Ukraine's partners who helped deliver 32 million tonnes of food to countries in the Global South and other regions. He said that Ukraine would never give up its role as a guarantor of global food security.
"Ukraine at war shows remarkable results. The world in cooperation can do much more. Not talking, not waiting - acts change the world, acts translate goals into life. And the life we need depends only on us," Zelensky said.
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