(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Yesterday, the enemy fired on Bilozerka, Shliakhove, Novoberyslav, Havrylivka, Sadove, Stanislav, Osokorivka in Kherson region and the city of Kherson.
This was reported on Facebook by the head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin, Ukrinform reports.
"The Russian military hit residential areas of the region's settlements, in particular, 2 high-rise buildings and 7 private houses were damaged. In Kherson, shelling of an educational institution, an administrative building and a critical infrastructure facility was recorded. A gas pipeline, a car and an excavator were damaged in Bilozerka, Stanislav and Sadove in Kherson district as a result of shelling. In Shliakhove, Kherson district, the enemy hit an educational institution," Prokudin wrote.
Ukraine's air defenses shoot down 16 out of 18 Shahed UAVs overnight
According to him, one person was killed and 6 others were wounded as a result of Russian aggression.
Air defense forces in Kherson region managed to destroy one Shahed-131/136.
As reported by Ukrinform, six local residents were injured yesterday as a result of Russian shelling of Bilozerka. One woman sustained injuries incompatible with life.
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(MENAFN) According to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), transit of commodities through Iran experienced a significant increase of 36.52 percent during the previous Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 19. An Iranian news agency reported that a total of 17.79 million tons of goods were transited via the country during this period.
Deputy Transport Minister Shahriyar Afandizadeh attributed this growth in transit to the positive outcomes stemming from the promotion of transit negotiations and the implementation of the "Iran-Way" initiative. He emphasized that these achievements underscore the effectiveness of Iran's strategic approach to transit and the development of comprehensive economic relations with neighboring and regional countries.
Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash highlighted the significance of the "Iran Way" initiative, introduced by the current Iranian government, as a means to facilitate neighboring countries' access to international waters. This initiative serves as a gateway to Iran's vast transit opportunities, allowing neighboring nations to utilize Iran as a route or solution for their logistical needs.
Afandizadeh previously reported that 10.8 million tons of commodities were transited through Iran in the preceding Iranian calendar year. Moreover, Iran set a new record high with the transit of 8.3 million tons of non-oil goods during that period, in addition to 2.5 million tons of oil products being transited through the country. These figures highlight Iran's growing role as a vital transit hub, attracting interest from neighboring, regional, and extra-regional countries.
“Considering the transit of 7.5 million tons of non-oil goods in 1400, we have seen a 10.7-percent growth in the transit of this type of goods in 1401 compared to the previous year”, he declared.
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Shale gas supporters have established an agricultural panel aimed towards showing Fylde coast farmers how to work successfully with the fracking industry and how natural gas is a key component of fertiliser costs.
The North West Energy Task Force a pressure group comprising businesses backed by the shale gas industry formed the new group of four Lancashire farmers and also GrowHow a primary nitrogen fertiliser producer with the aim to advise the task force on how the development of shale gas will impact UK food security and the wider agricultural sector.
With fertiliser costs being a sensitive issue across the farming industry and with the valuable commodity being one of farming’s greatest expendable costs natural gas is said by the group to be one of the biggest components of fertiliser costs. Opponents of fracking argue the risks of pollution of land water and air as well as the impact on rural life. However proponents of fracking including the aforementioned group assert the view that by stabilising the cost of fertiliser shale would allow UK farmers to boost production thus reducing food costs for all.
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Kuwait- Transferring back to company visa from factory visa
(MENAFN- Arab Times) I have one small question with regards to residency transfer. Just wanted to know my first employer was Co WLL and now I got transferred to factory visa (company to factory visa). Would it be possible for me to transfer back to Co WLL from factory visa (factory to company visa).
Answer: Since you transferred from a company visa to a factory visa, you will have no problems when you decide to transfer back to a company visa. The problem only arises when your original entry to Kuwait was on factory visa and you now want to transfer to a company visa.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TOKYO, Feb 28 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's crude oil exports to Japan in January surged 26.8 percent from a year earlier to 8.45 million barrels, or 272,000 barrels per day (bpd), for the second straight monthly expansion, government data showed Tuesday.
As Japan's third-biggest oil provider, Kuwait supplied 10.0 percent of the Asian nation's total crude imports, compared with 7.9 percent in the same month of last year, the Japanese Natural Resources and Energy Agency said in a preliminary report.
Japan's overall imports of crude oil in January edged up 0.3 percent year-on-year to 2.72 million bpd, up for the first time in three months. Shipments from the Middle East accounted for 94.4 percent of the total, up 2.6 percentage points from the year before.
By country, Saudi Arabia remained in the top spot, with imports from the kingdom growing 6.4 percent from a year earlier to 1.20 million bpd, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with 931,000 bpd, up 13.2 percent.
Qatar ranked fourth with 125,000 bpd and the US fifth with 71,000 bpd, respectively. Japan is the world's-third biggest oil consumer after China and the US. (end)
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Los Angeles, Nov 27 (IANS) Actor Hugh Grant's dance scene is one of the most remembered scenes from 'Love Actually'. Although many remember this sequence with nostalgia, for Grant it was quite an 'excruciating' experience.
'I saw it in the script and I thought, 'Well, I'll hate doing that,'' Grant told Diane Sawyer in the ABC News special 'The Laughter & Secrets of Love Actually: 20 Years Later'. 'I didn't fancy doing the dance at all, let alone rehearsing it.'
In the 2003 British holiday film, Grant plays the prime minister and he dances around 10 Downing Street as The Pointer Sisters' 'Jump' plays in the background.
According to Deadline, Richard Curtis, the writer and director of the film, said that Grant initially 'kept saying no' to filming the scene and was 'grumpy' the day of the shoot.
'I think he was hoping I'd get ill or something and we'd say, 'Oh, well, what a shame, we'll have to lose that dancing sequence,'' Curtis added.
Grant said that it was 'a contractual guillotine' and pointed out that at the beginning of the scene he was out of rhythm, 'especially at the beginning when I wiggle my ass.'
The actor also noted that it was his idea to have the prime minister's secretary come into the room he was dancing in to end the moment.
'And to this day, there's many people, and I agree with them, who think it's the most excruciating scene ever committed to celluloid. But then some people like it,' Grant joked.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A 28-member team of Punjab's Police's SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team led from the front yesterday to battle and kill heavily armed terrorists who stormed a police station complex in Dinanagar town in Gurdaspur district.
The SWAT team, along with commandos and personnel from the Punjab Police, engaged the three heavily armed terrorists in a fierce gun battle for nearly 11 hours.
Despite specialised personnel from the army and the National Security Guard (NSG) reaching Dinanagar, the Punjab Police decided to take on the terrorists, with the SWAT taking the lead.
The army, NSG and paramilitary troopers were on standby.
The SWAT was floated four years back by Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who is also the home minister, to establish a crack commando force in Punjab.
"The idea has borne fruit with the SWAT giving a befitting reply to the terrorists who struck at Dinanagar," Badal said here.
"The SWAT team, which is four years old, put its training to good use by successfully bringing down all three heavily armed terrorists at Dinanagar in a no holds barred fight," he said.
Badal said the idea to form a highly trained commando outfit followed the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack of 2008 when crucial time was lost because the NSG team was stationed in Delhi.
"The new team created in Punjab is not only equipped with the latest weaponry but has been trained by Israeli experts. Moreover they are highly motivated and equipped to handle every exigency," he added.
The SWAT team deployed in Dinanagar was involved in an exercise at Amritsar and therefore could be deployed in Gurdaspur immediately, Badal said.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. (Photo: PTI)
Mumbai- Aryan Khan's arrest and incarceration for more than three weeks was unjustified as no drugs had ever been seized from him, his lawyer said here on Friday.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which filed a charge sheet with regard to alleged drug seizure from a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast last October, told a court earlier in the day that Aryan Khan and five others were not named due to 'lack of sufficient evidence'.
'Aryan's arrest and detention was unjustified, more particularly when he was not found in possession of any drugs. There was no evidence of any kind,' said his lawyer Satish Maneshinde, reacting to the development.
Advocate Sana Raees Khan, the lawyer of co-accused Avin Sahu, said it was a clear case of 'false implication.'
Sahu, the first person to get bail in the case, too was not named in the charge sheet.
'He became a scapegoat in this case because of the hype created around it...there was no incriminating evidence on record to connect Avin with any nexus or conspiracy,' she said.
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(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Nashville Goldstone Financial Group Launches Annuities Planning Service
Goldstone Financial Group announces its financial planning service for individuals in Nashville, Tennessee, who are interested in using annuities to reduce their taxes.
Villa Park, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 26, 2023) - Goldstone Financial Group has now added annuities planning to their established retirement and investment planning services. The company is now specializing in annuities, which are known as 'tax-deferred' investments.
More information is available at
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Goldstone Financial Group increasingly facilitates annuities planning as an option for retirement, as taxes are only applied to annuities when the money is withdrawn.
With Goldstone Financial Group's financial planning service, they will help their clients to select between fixed, variable, and indexed annuities according to their current earnings and savings, their retirement timeline, and their retirement investment goals.
Goldstone Financial Group constantly updates its financial planning services to suit the current market conditions, and they now also offer combined retirement planning and tax planning services to help their clients live better both now and in the future.
All of Goldstone Financial Group's financial advisory services are developed with a view to helping clients create a long-term, innovative, tax-efficient, comprehensive, steady, and diversified investment plan.
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Organization: Goldstone Financial Group
Address: 18W140 Butterfield Road Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, IL 60181, United States
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC) will hold a“Throat Surgery” seminar set to take place at Multifunctional Hall, Longines Indoor Arena at Al Shaqab.
The enlightening event, to be held from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, will feature the esteemed speaker Guy Alexander, renowned for his expertise as a Clinical Director.
The EVMC monthly seminar series is dedicated to providing valuable insights for horse enthusiasts, breeders, and industry professionals. The series promises to widen the understanding across all aspects of equine health.
EVMC, the pioneering institution in the realm of equine care and education in the Middle East, has reinforced its commitment to excellence by launching a recurring series of educational seminars.
The region's leading equine hospital is dedicated to delivering top-tier veterinary care while pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge through groundbreaking research and transformative educational initiatives.
EVMC proudly stands as the inaugural equine hospital in the Middle East, boasting state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edge veterinary diagnostics and clinical research laboratories. The hospital is staffed with a team of distinguished board-certified clinicians, offering 24/7 emergency services and featuring purpose-built surgical theaters. As a specialized referral hospital, EVMC's mission is to cater to all horses in Qatar, equipped with a comprehensive suite of innovative imaging technologies to ensure optimal equine health.
At the heart of EVMC's mission lies an enduring dedication to equine education. The institution offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, encompassing externships, internships, residency programs, and a captivating seminar series. These programs highlight EVMC's dedication to promoting learning and development within the equine community.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trailbreaker Resources Ltd. (TBK.V) (“Trailbreaker” or“the Company”) announces that subject to all regulatory approvals, it has reduced the exercise price of 3,224,600 common share purchase warrants (the“Warrants”) to $0.25. The Warrants were issued pursuant to the following private placement financing:
| • May 12, 2021 || || 800,000 share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.35 and |
| || || 2,424,600 share purchase warrants exercisable at $0.49 |
The Company has also applied to extend the exercise period of all of the Warrants to May 12, 2024.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Daithi Mac Gearailt
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (KNN) The World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar recently hosted Swakalpa Sahajoga II, a landmark event that brought together 100 nano entrepreneurs, mentors, industry experts, and partners.
The event witnessed the launch of the Swakalpa Suraksha initiative, in collaboration with United India Insurance Company Ltd. This initiative aims to provide insurance support to nano businesses, helping them mitigate risks and secure their future.
Richa Pramod Kushwa, Senior Business Manager, United India Insurance Ltd., explained how this insurance can protect businesses from various risks like fire, natural calamities, burglary, and personal accidents, enhancing their resilience in adversity.
Additionally, the Swakalpa Bandhu Platform was unveiled, offering mentorship from industry experts to accelerate the growth of nano businesses. Mentees can now access invaluable insights and expertise to avoid pitfalls, make informed decisions, and capitalise on growth opportunities.
The event also witnessed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Kosha, DIVAVI Enterprises-Gaon ka Bazar, Millet Magic Foundation, ONDC, and Bharat Pe.
These partnerships aim to enhance Swakalpa mentees' access to credit, online marketing, digital transactions, and technology, further bolstering their entrepreneurial journey.
Interactive sessions were conducted with nano entrepreneurs, providing them with new opportunities and strategies for scaling their businesses.
The Swakalpa program, supported by the Odisha Skill Development Authority, World Skill Centre, Asian Development Bank, and implemented by Palladium, aims to train 10,000 youths in self-employment and establish 1,000 micro-businesses in Odisha, with a focus on ensuring 25 per cent female participation.
The program fosters economic growth by providing entrepreneurs with essential resources and connections.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Assistant Professor of Information Science,
Myeong Lee is an Assistant Professor of Information Science and Director of Community Informatics Lab. His research interests are in understanding the dynamics of local communities, hyperlocal groups, and information inequality. He also designs and implements systems that demonstrate geographically-embedded structures of information and associated issues. His research also contributes to civic engagement, policy-making, socio-technical systems theories, and information access. His academic experiences include, but are not limited to, Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Summer Fellowships at the University of Washington and Georgia Tech, Campers at the Consortium for the Science of Sociotechnical Systems Researchers (CSST), and participants in the Summer Institute for Computational Social Science (SICSS). Also, he was a Data Science & Technology Fellow at The Center for Open Data Enterprise, a non-profit based in Washington D.C. that advocates for open data movements, where he led the development of the Open Data Impact Map and advised the SDG National Reporting Initiative on technological strategy.
- –present Assistant Professor, George Mason University
- 2019 University of Maryland at College Park, PhD in Information Studies
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(MENAFN- Cicero & Bernay Public Relations) Dubai, 24 January 2022: Setting off the new year with style, Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for Renault in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, is highlighting an exceptional offer on the 2022 Renault Koleos.
Until the end of January, every newly purchased Koleos from Arabian Automobiles will come bundled with FREE insurance for 1-year, 3-year FREE service, and 5-year unlimited mileage warranty.
With its athletic profile, robust front end, and all-mode 4x4-i transmission, the 2022 Renault Koleos comes with redesigned headlights, rear and indicator lights as well as a choice of colors for the seats and all-new black titanium trims that replace the predecessor’s wooden ones.
This award-winning SUV is beyond a head turner: with generous legroom on the inside, a compartment to keep your drinks cold, and an 8.7-inch tablet connected to the R-Link 2 that grants you control over the car’s full multimedia features, the Koleos is designed to be your everyday companion no matter where your journey takes you.
If you were looking for a reason to upgrade your current car or experience the adventure behind an award-winning compact SUV, this is it. To take advantage of this offer throughout January, book a test drive by visiting R-stores in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates or or by calling 800-RENAULT (800-7362858) to speak to a sales representative today.
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(MENAFN) Amid a pivotal moment for China's economy, characterized by a push towards high-tech manufacturing and a need for consumer-focused stimulus, a notable investigation published by the British newspaper "Financial Times" raises critical questions about the efficacy of President Xi Jinping's industrialization plan in revitalizing the Chinese economy.
Central to Xi's economic vision is a strategic emphasis on accelerating the development of new, high-quality productive forces, particularly within the realm of advanced manufacturing. This narrative gained prominence in early 2024, encapsulating Xi's ambition for sustainable economic growth driven by China's increasingly sophisticated industrial sectors.
Premier Li Qiang, Xi's second-in-command, underscored the significance of this objective by listing it as the government's top economic priority for the year 2024. Against the backdrop of a targeted economic growth rate of approximately 5 percent, Li's affirmation reflects the administration's commitment to leveraging technological advancement as a catalyst for economic rejuvenation.
However, the "Financial Times" investigation sheds light on the challenges confronting China's economic trajectory. Despite efforts to pivot towards high-tech manufacturing, the nation has experienced a slowdown in growth since the lifting of strict pandemic-related restrictions in late 2022. Compounding these challenges is a concerning trend of subdued domestic consumption, with a significant portion of the population opting to save rather than spend. Additionally, dwindling foreign direct investment poses further hurdles to sustained economic expansion.
Of particular concern is the potential overreliance on export markets to absorb China's high-tech products. With weak domestic demand and uncertainties surrounding global trade dynamics, there is apprehension that the success of Xi's industrialization plan may hinge on external factors beyond the government's control.
In essence, the investigation underscores the intricacies of China's economic landscape and the multifaceted challenges facing its transition towards high-tech manufacturing. As the nation grapples with the imperative of stimulating consumer spending and attracting foreign investment, the efficacy of Xi's vision for economic growth remains subject to scrutiny and uncertainty.
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Qatari Aid Aircraft For Gaza Arrives In Egypt's El Arish, 5Th Batch Of Injured Arrives For Treatment In Doha
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A Qatari Armed Forces aircraft arrived in the city of El Arish in the Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying 20 tons of aid, including food supplies, provided by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), binging the total number of aid aircraft sent from Qatar to 79.
The assistance comes within the framework of the State of Qatar's support for the brotherly Palestinian people during the current difficult humanitarian conditions.
The sixteenth batch of Palestinians injured in the Gaza Strip was also evacuated to receive treatment in Doha, as part of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's initiative to provide treatment for 1,500 Palestinians from the Strip.
The injured were received by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater.
The initiative reaffirms the State of Qatar's firm support and continues efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, in collaboration with various regional and international partners.
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Brazil Adjusts 2023 GDP Growth Down To 3%
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has lowered its 2023 GDP growth forecast for the country from 3.2% to 3%.
For 2024, the growth estimate is now 2.2%, down from 2.3%. This update was released in the MacroFiscal Bulletin on November 21, 2023.
The government expects a 4.66% inflation rate in 2023. Based on the National Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), this rate is a decrease from the previous 4.85% prediction.
The 2024 inflation forecast is now 3.55%, slightly up from 3.40%. Both years' rates are below their respective target ceilings.
Brazil's GDP saw a 0.9% growth in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter.
The Brazilian stats agency IBGE collects this data. Yet, the economy might slow in the third quarter.
The Central Bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br) shows a 0.64% contraction for this period.
The Ministry of Finance adjusted the third-quarter GDP growth to 0%, down from 0.1%.
Despite this, an economic boost is expected in the fourth quarter. Increased real wages and better credit market conditions could spur this growth.
The Central Bank predicts a 2.9% GDP growth for 2023.
Financial analysts foresee a slightly lower 2.85% increase. Back in December 2022, economists estimated just a 0.79% growth.
Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto notes that both the bank and financial markets have often missed such projections.
He suggests that recent reforms might have raised Brazil's potential GDP.
The report also touches on global issues impacting the economy. It mentions China's ongoing real estate crisis and Middle East geopolitical conflicts affecting commodity prices.
The Brazilian government aims to balance these global factors with domestic economic stability.
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UK issues view on Black Sea warship deployment
(MENAFN) Premier Boris Johnson stated Britain will not set up warships to the Black Sea to aid with the delivery of Ukrainian grain. The deliveries from Ukraine, a major grain exporter, have been disrupted after Russia’s attack against the nation.
Addressing in Parliament on Monday, Johnson was asked to say if he wants to break the Montreux Convention, a 1936 global contract that permits Turkey to stop access to the Black Sea to warships from outside the area.
Johnson answered: “No, we’re not looking at that. There are alternative solutions that don’t involve the presence of the UK or other warships in the Black Sea.”
Johnson proposed that the Danube and other rivers, in addition to rail transport, could be used to send the grain out of Ukraine. These ways could aid to “get grain out in smaller quantities,” as opposed to arranging a maritime convoy, the PM added.
“We’re looking at all the possible options,” Johnson went on.
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Poland and the CEB sign a $474.5 million loan agreement to support the…
(MENAFN) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) on Friday signed a contract with Poland to provide a loan of 450 million euros ($474.5 million) to support more than 4 million refugees Ukrainians in the country.
According to an announcement released by the EU financial institution, the loan was signed by CEB Governor Carlo Monticelli and Polish Finance Minister Magdalena Rzeczkowska.
Monticelli said that “the loan amount we signed today demonstrates the CEB’s unequivocal determination to support Poland in a timely and effective manner to overcome an unprecedented economic challenge and human tragedy”.
He also said, “In this regard, we are very pleased that our loan is designed to respond to the changing needs of displaced people and their host communities, involving both government institutions and civil society.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 28
By Jeila Aliyeva - Trend:
Turkmenistan has a potential to benefit from the future cooperation with the EU, said EU Ambassador to Turkmenistan Diego Ruiz Alonso, Trend reports with reference to EU press release.
The ambassador made this remark during a meeting of representatives of the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on March 3, 2021.
In particular, the ambassador noted that the EU has reviewed its Strategy for Central Asia and in this new context, has expanded areas of cooperation, providing Turkmenistan with a lot of possibilities for participation in regional cooperation projects, the report said.
"The new strategy has a very strong regional cooperation component, and in this area Turkmenistan has a great potential to get maximum benefit from the future cooperation which will promote bilateral relations between the EU and Turkmenistan," said ambassador.
The proposed EU-Turkmenistan bilateral program is focused around the national development priorities of Turkmenistan, along the SDG priorities.
In particular, the program includes cooperation in the field of green economic development, business climate, renewable energy, rural development, trade promotion.
As earlier, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union in Turkmenistan Diego Ruiz Alonso told Trend, drawing from the results of former bilateral projects, the European Union (EU) is consulting the Turkmen government on possible future joint actions.
He said that feedback received so far shows that there is a lot of interest in such cooperation, and the EU hopes to see increased ownership from the side of the relevant government agencies.
The EU will continue to encourage Turkmen participation in upcoming regional programs, noted the ambassador.
"Turkmenistan has also participated in a range of regional projects, e.g. addressing cooperation on the protection of the environment, climate change, or water management," said the ambassador.
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Dhaka : Bata Bangladesh brings a huge collection of footwear for this Eid al-Adha that is trendy, comfortable and durable.
On the occasion, Bata has brought 600 plus new designs featuring style and comfort that prioritises the exclusive preference of the consumers.
Designs like Comfit FLEMING Toe Post Sandal makes you feel the cosiness surrounding your feet, and Bata VERENA Heels - a mid-block heel - lends a stylish edge to your feet while adding a beautiful touch to your casual attire.
For boys, a pair of Bubblegummers Ben10 ROMEO Sneakers is perfect while their Junior's High-Cut Travel Sneakers is best for the girls.
In addition to style, Batas shoes come with technology that provide utmost comfort and durability to the wearer. Bata has introduced numerous technologies like memory foam insole which provides 50 per cent more comfort, keeps your feet cool and matches the ergonomics of your feet.
Another high-tech feature is the ortholite cushioning, providing people with flat foot ultimate comfort.
Their life technology eliminates bacteria and germs, while keeping gentle on your feet.
Bata offers trendy shoes and renowned international branded ones too, from the affordable Comfit, North Star, and Marie Claire shoes to the premium Hush Puppies.
Prices of men's shoes range from BDT 1299 to BDT 12999, women's from BDT 799 to BDT 7999 and children's from BDT 399 to BDT 2999.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Supreme Council for Planning (SCP) is setting up a framework to find adequate answers on the post-oil challenges in Oman, through the development of the Oman National Spatial Strategy (ONSS).
According to a press release, the ONSS will contain a national strategy on the desired key spatial developments till 2040 with elaborated regional strategies for all governorates. It will also include implementation programmes and proposals for a legal planning framework, a new planning information system and capacity building programmes.
National Transport Survey
As part of ONSS, the Oman National Transport Model (ONTM) will be prepared to support the establishment of an effective transport system to enable sustainable development in the country. With the aim to ensure accuracy in planning and decision making, the Oman National Transport Survey (ONTS) will be carried out from October till December to generate accurate data for the transport sector. The ONTS is being undertaken in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the ROP.
The ONTS includes a range of field surveys to be carried out in all governorates of the sultanate including interviewing commuters at various transport terminals (bus, airport, seaports, borders crossings), people at their homes, businesses, in their cars, in taxis or on buses.
The information generated by ONTS will be used to build a mathematical model of the transport network. It will also be used to identify and predict transport requirements for the future and will inform strategic decision-makers on where to build new infrastructure and where to encourage new forms of public transport.
It will also address and provide suitable measures to manage current and future challenges in the country such as a growing population and economy, road safety issues, dominance of the road sector in the current transport system and the need for wider travel options. It will also be used to define approaches to reducing the impact of transport on environment and to define network enhancements to create stronger connectivity between governorates and principal urban areas.
To ensure the ONTS is successful there is a need for a high level of participation of users of all modes of transport, households and businesses in answering detailed yet simple questions about transport use and travel behaviour in the country.
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Rashid Khan claimed three wickets and effected a run-out as Afghanistan defeated the Netherlands by 36 runs in the first of a three-match one-day international series Friday in Doha.
Patient half-centuries from captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (73) and Rahmat Shah (70) allowed Afghanistan to make 222/8 after being put in to bat.
Right-arm quick Brandon Glover took 3/43 and left-arm seamer Fred Klaassen returned tidy figures of 2/39 to limit Afghanistan to a modest total.
Wicketkeeper and opener Scott Edwards hit a composed 68 off 82 balls to give the Dutch a solid foundation as they made a solid start to their chase by reaching 121/3.
But the dismissal of Edwards, bowled by off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman in the 31st over, precipitated a collapse that saw the Netherlands slump to 186 all out.
Skipper Pieter Seelaar added 32 before he was bowled by Yamin Ahmadzai, leaving his side requiring 71 off the final 10 overs.
The Netherlands lost three of their final five wickets courtesy of run-outs, with Rashid removing Saqib Zulfiqar and Philippe Boissevain to add to his earlier dismissal of Bas de Leede.
The series is part of the World Cup Super League, which will determine the qualifiers for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
The second match is scheduled for Sunday with the final ODI on January 25.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine's defense forces repelled attacks by Russian troops in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, and Zaporizhzhia sectors in the past 24 hours.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in a war update as of 18:00 on December 7 published on its Facebook page, Ukrinform reports.
On the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, Ukraine's defense forces are holding their positions and continue to strike the positions of the Russian invaders.
In total, 56 combat clashes took place across the front throughout the day. The operational situation in the east and south of the country remains difficult.
Ukrainian aircraft launched five strikes on areas where enemy manpower, weapons and military equipment were concentrated. The units of the Ukrainian rocket forces hit the enemy's jamming station.
On Tuesday, the Russians launched 3 missile strikes, 39 air strikes and 27 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian forces and settlements.
"The Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine once again, using 14 Shahed-136/131 unmanned aerial vehicles. Twelve enemy drones were destroyed," the General Staff said.
Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – World leader in electronic payments, announced that its Moroccan cardholders will now be able to enjoy .
Holders of a contactless Visa card will now be able to pay for their purchases by simply tapping their contactless Visa card or payment-enabled device on the checkout terminals, currently being installed at various sales points.
The contactless payment system reduces the process of payment to a mere half second, says VISA in a statement. The company explained that to validate a payment, it would be enough to bring your Visa card closer than four centimeters to a checkout terminal.
The new technology is protected by multiple layers of security and eliminates any risk of unauthorized transactions, underlines the same source.
'Contactless technology is becoming more and more widespread around the world and, as a leader in electronic payment, we strive to provide the latest digital payment technologies,' said Sami Romdhane, General Manager of Visa International Morocco.
Visa's Tap and Pay system offers huge benefits to both merchants and customers, allowing for more transactions over significantly shorter periods of time. 'It also offers consumers a fully secure and transparent payment experience,' Romdhane added.
'The (CMI) fully supports the adoption of contactless payment in Morocco. We already have more than 13,000 terminals equipped with this system, including malls, all BIM stores and the majority of CMI affiliated merchants selling small items or services,' said Mikael Naciri, General Manager of CMI.
'The plan is that by the end 2018, we want the system is to reach 20,000 terminals,' he continued.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Senior Researcher: Poverty and Inequality Initiative, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, University of Cape Town Profile Articles Activity
Ariane De Lannoy is a sociologist and senior researcher, coordinating the work programme on Youth within the Poverty and Inequality Initiative. Ariane holds Masters degrees in languages and international politics from the Universities of Ghent and Antwerp (Belgium) and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cape Town (South Africa). Her research focuses on youth in rapidly changing urban environments, using Mixed Method and Qualitative approaches. She is especially interested in youth transitions and decision-making in the complex context of post-apartheid South Africa. In collaboration with Katherine S. Newman, current Provost at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (USA) she worked on After Freedom: The Rise of the Post-Apartheid Generation in Democratic South Africa, an ethnographic study investigating the social experience and political expectations of men and women in their late twenties. In 2015, De Lannoy was the lead editor of the multidisciplinary Child Gauge, which focused on Youth and the Intergenerational Transmission of Poverty.
- present Dr of Sociology, University of Cape Town
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Geneva, Dhul-Hijjah 23, 1438 H., September 14, 2017, SPA -- The joint delegation of the Arab Human Rights Organization in Britain and the International Campaign to face Qatar's finance to terrorism, held a series of meetings on the fringes of the Human Rights Council, an affiliate of the United Nations in Geneva.
The joint delegation, including Abdulrahman Nofel, Chairman of the Arab Human Rights Organization, and Iman Al-Sabbagh and Alexander Lomega of the international campaign to face Qatar's finance for terrorism, reviewed with a number of representatives of international legal organizations and individuals, the types of violations being committed by Doha rulers despite lies uttered by Qatar's foreign minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Thani regarding the legal situation in his country.
The delegation pointed out that Qatar pours millions of U.S. dollars on legal organizations to improve its profile. During the meeting, it tackled the issue of arrests in Qatar, particularly the detaining of Qatari pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia, the revoking of nationality for Qatari families, ill-treatment for foreign laborers in Qatar, including unfair classification of foreign laborers compared to local citizens, citing that there are a number of evidence on Qatar's support for terror organizations, topped by Muslim Brotherhood Organization and Daesh terror organization, etc.
The delegation demanded the world community to verify the false accusations rendered by Qatar's foreign minister, calling for immediate stoppage of violations against democratic members by the Qatari regime.
01:43 LOCAL TIME 22:43 GMT
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
The Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA) and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre (ROLACC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday with the aim of co-operation in the fields of training and development, Qatar News Agency reported. The agreement was signed by HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre, and HE Hamad bin Nasser al-Misned, president of the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority.
The memorandum was signed at the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre in Lusail University.
HE Dr al-Marri reaffirmed the importance of co-operation between actors and specialists in the fight against corruption within Qatar in order to achieve the goal of the highest degree of transparency within administrative organs, bodies, institutions and companies.
For his part, HE al-Misned stressed the importance of co-operation and the utilisation of the capacities of training centres specialised in combating corruption, chaired by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Centre.
ROLACC is an international centre operating in support of the United Nations. It has provided several training courses and conferences in co-operation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The centre is also the secretariat of the Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times)
Israel is ready to exchange intelligence information with Saudi Arabia to confront Iran, says Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot.
'Under US President Donald Trump there is an opportunity to form a new international alliance in the region. We need to carry out a large, comprehensive strategic plan to stop the Iranian threat,' Eisenkot told Saudi newspaper Elaph, an article in the Jerusalem Post published on Thursday.
'We are ready to exchange experiences with Saudi Arabia and other moderate Arab countries and exchange intelligence information [to] confront Iran,' Eisenkot said, adding that 'there are many shared interests between us and Saudi Arabia.'
The IDF official stressed that expanding Iranian influence is seen as a major concern for both Israel and Saudi Arabia.
'The Iranian plan is to control the Middle East by means of two Shi'ite crescents,' Eisenkot told Elaph. 'The first being from Iran through Iraq to Syria and Lebanon and the second across the Gulf from Bahrain to Yemen to the Red Sea. We must stop that from happening.'
In regards to Iranian interests in the region, he said, 'there is complete agreement between us and Saudi Arabia.'
Eisenkot specifically highlighted Israeli demands that Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed forces leave Syria – a condition that Russia agreed to work towards in a joint statement issued with the US last weekend.
'Our demand is that Iran, Hezbollah and other Iranian militias leave Syria,' he said. 'We have said it publicly that we will not accept the Iranian position in Syria in general, and especially their position west of the Damascus-Suwayda road. We will not allow any Iranian presence.'
The joint US-Russia on Syria, issued after Trump breifly interacted with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip to Asia, included a commitment from both sides to the elimination of non-Syrian foreign forces operating in the country.
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Green Hydrogen To Help India's Steel Industry With Decarbonisation: Report
New Delhi, Sept 21 (KNN) Green Hydrogen has the potential to solve the decarbonisation challenge of India's steel industry, as per a report by Deloitte-FICCI titled“India Steel 2023 Amrit Kaal journey: Facilitating the Indian growth story.”
The report states that the steel sector emissions contribute 12% of the total CO2 in the country, with every tonne of steel produced in India emitting 2.55 tonne of CO2 against a global average of 1.85 tonne.
The report comes at a time when India's steel industry, responsible for approximately 240 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
It is expected to see this figure double by 2030 due to the Indian government's ambitious infrastructure development targets. It emphasises the urgency for steel producers to adopt strategies for decarbonisation.
The government has identified green hydrogen-based Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) as the most effective alternative to traditional steelmaking methods that rely on fossil fuels, primarily coal and natural gas. Use of hydrogen in steelmaking can not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce operating costs and enhance the quality of the steel produced.
Industry experts in the Deloitte report suggest that replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen in the DRI process can reduce emissions by up to 90%.
The Government's National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to capitalise on this potential by promoting the development of hydrogen infrastructure.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Borrowers dropped to 28% says department of economic development
a significant change in borrowing behaviours reflects a more prudent approach in the uae. — supplied photo
abu dhabi-based uae nationals have been discouraged by new measures on personal borrowing introduced in the first quarter of the year said a survey carried out by the department of economic development abu dhabi.
the number of borrowers dropped to 28 per cent according to the survey carried out in march this year. in addition about 45 per cent of uae nationals said they built a house from borrowed money while 36 per cent changed their car. this shows a significant change in borrowing behaviours reflecting a more prudent approach as investment in real estate is considered a life time saving that carries handsome returns apart from providing a sense of security and shelter.
also 12 per cent of uae nationals interviewed used loans to make investment or business five per cent borrowed money to provide for the expenses of marriage and only two per cent borrowed for travelling.
the central bank of the uae in the period after the global financial crisis of 2008 carried out wide ranging reforms in the financial sector by introducing new rules that ask for higher per cent of borrower’s equity to a mortgage or auto finance besides trimming the tenor of loan. several measures were taken which discouraged banks to dole out credits.
in the case of the uae nationals who defaulted on their loans an amicable solution was provided for them to clear their debts from a generous lifeline provided by the president his highness shaikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan.
the rise in inflation also had its impact on uae nationals which was evident from the survey’s findings. most emiratis believed that food prices are rising though it did not change their consumption pattern of what they called daily consumed items. family spending rose to dh25 952 per cent in february up against dh22 977 per cent on average in november 2013 due to growing inflation.
the results of the march 2014 survey showed that about 64.9 per cent of anticipated expenditure is to rise in the next quarter.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Forty-two young, talented Omani children out of 200 contenders who auditioned for the voice talent show are now competing to bring home the most coveted grand prize of RO2,000 from Oman Shabab Radio's weekly competition, sponsored by McDonald's. The talent show is held every Thursday at Muscat Grand Mall.
Oman Radio is airing on its Youth Channel amazing Omani voices, from age 7 to 17 years. Each participant is looking forward to getting fabulous prizes. The first place winner will get RO2,000, and second place winner will get RO1,500; third and fourth winners will get RO1,000 and RO500, respectively.
The weekly talent competition started from January and will culminate in March. The competition finalists will be evaluated through certain criteria: 30 per cent by audience votes and 70 per cent by a panel of judges, namely, Ibrahim al Mantheri, director and melodist, Khawla al Siyabi, singing artist and Mohammed Bakori, musician and melodist.
'McDonald's Oman takes great pride in supporting and building young Omani talents and inspiring them to pursue their dreams. We believe that the singing talent competition provides a friendly yet challenging environment for the performers which paves the way to the development of their self-confidence and motivate them to always give their best,' said Ali K Daud, president of McDonald's Oman.
Saif al Hilal, event organiser from Oman Shabab Radio, said, 'The competition is intended to recognise and develop young Omani talents. We are proud that the singing competition has prompted numerous Omani children and youth to tap into their voice talent and helped them realise their potential. We are happy to have initiated this radio programme and thank McDonald's for its support.'
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Cultural, artistic and entertainment activities organised by Cultural Village Foundation, Katara continued on the second day of Eid Al Fitr and will continue for the next two days.
Along the Katara Corniche, Qatari and Arab groups are performing folklore dances which dazzled the audience. Their performances are inspired by the heritage and culture of the Arab countries.
Katara's activities likewise continued spreading joy, especially to children under its programme 'Eid gifts for children'.
Katara's Eid activities witnessed a large turnout of visitors, as thousands flocked the village on the first and second day of Eid. Meanwhile, entertainment and educational films presented by the Al Thuraya Planetarium in Building 41 also attracted a large number of people. Throughout Eid, between 5pm and 7pm, a selection of special shows are being presented daily, namely: 3D astronaut, Perfect Little Planet, The Universe, and Eight Scoops of Milky Way.
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Visitors expressed their happiness to attend and watch the programmes Katara prepared, conveying their great admiration for the wonderful combination and exciting performances the foundation has prepared during the Eid holiday.
Khair Al Din Muhammad , a visitor, said:“I am keen to go to Katara during the blessed Eid Al Fitr holiday, because the village provides its visitors with all the entertainment, fun, and dazzling performances in a family atmosphere.”
Imad Abdel Qader, another visitor, expressed his happiness with the diverse cultural and entertainment programme that Katara offers, pointing out that the activities are enjoyed by all family members. He said Katara has become an ideal and preferred destination during Eid and other holidays. Another visitor Muhammad Adnan said he places Katara as his top destination during the Eid holiday because it brings together culture and entertainment into one area.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) nahid idris
The South Bazar is a popular tourist destination in Al Wakrah, which –along with its spaciousness- boasts cultural diversity and embraces coexistence. The bazaar attracts hundreds of visitors daily to buy products from local and international merchants.
Many Al Wakrah residents have said that there was a need for more places where families can go to enjoy and explore different cultures, but also indicated that there were no such places in the area.
Ramadan is the month of goodness, giving and blessing. In Qatar, the management of South Bazar has been working to make the bazaar a place where everyone can see how Ramadan is celebrated differently in different parts of the world.
For example, in Qatar, iftar begins with fresh dates, milk and fruits. Then there is a second phase after Tarawih prayers called Ghabga, where families communicate with each other and enjoy the most delicious food. As for Suhoor, members of Qatari families exchange visitations distinguished with their communication and compassion.
The bazaar's turnout for the holy month has been greater than usual, attracting many families and friends, Qataris and residents, to enjoy the Qatari heritage.
With a wide range of products and foods to choose from, and its cultural heritage preservation and promotion of coexistence between nationalities, the South Bazaar is a great place for family bonding-and for learning about the many cultures that make up Qatar.
In addition to preserving traditions like religious chants and celebrations, the South Bazar preserves the traditional Qatari culture by serving traditional Qatari dishes in restaurants that mix the national character with the modern one.
The South Bazar is a popular place to visit during Ramadan. Its curators say that there is a huge demand for space, and add that during Ramadan, people are likely to return to their traditional kitchens to eat traditional food, something which the bazaar offers daily throughout Ramadan.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GAZA, Sept 19 (KUNA) - Chairman of the Hamas Politburo Ismail Haniyah said Tuesday the Palestinian government of national accord will receive warm welcome when it takes over the affairs of Gaza Strip.
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) made the right decision when it announced in Cairo the dissolution of the administrative committee in Gaza in order to help the government of national accord shoulder its responsibilities towards the Strip, he said.
"The decision was made without any kind of bargaining," Hamiyah said, noting that his movement is keen on the interests of the Palestinian people.
Haniyah made the comments in a press conference here upon his arrival from Cairo through Rafah border crossing.
"We will be back to Cairo in the coming days in order to press ahead with the reconciliation dossier (with Fatah movement)," he stated.
Hamas responded positively to the Egyptian call for hosting talks between Hamas and Fatah on the mechanisms of the implementation of the Cairo accord.
The talks dealt also with the set-up of the Palestinian government, the long-delayed general elections, the restructuring of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), civil liberties and social reconciliation, he said, adding that "insightful steps have already been taken." "Out of keenness on the interests of the Palestinian people, the movement tries to build a strategic relationship with Egypt with a view to breaking the siege on Gaza and putting an end to the suffering of Gazans," he revealed.
Haniyah thanked the Egyptian leadership for hosting the recent round of talks, appreciating the efforts made by chief of the Egyptian Egyptian General Intelligence Service Khaled Fawzi in this regard. (end) He has led the Hamas delegation to the talks that started on September 9 in a bid to end the political divide in Palestine and advance the reconciliation process. (end) wab.gb
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Saudi Arabia unveils significant gas discovery at Aramco's Jufurah field
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Saudi Arabia unveiled a significant gas discovery at Aramco's Jufurah field, as announced by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
The discovery encompasses an extra 15 trillion standard cubic feet of natural gas and 2 billion barrels of condensate within the onshore field.
“This achievement was the result of applying the highest international standards in estimating and developing hydrocarbon resources to ensure their proper exploitation,” he further mentioned in a declaration.
Prince Abdulaziz announced that reserves at the Jufurah field have now surged to 229 trillion cubic feet of gas and 75 billion barrels of condensates. Situated southeast of the Ghawar oilfield in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, the Jufurah unconventional field has garnered attention due to its vast resources that necessitate sophisticated extraction techniques.
Spanning an expansive 17,000 square kilometers, the Jufurah field represents a significant asset in the kingdom's energy portfolio. The ambitious production targets set for Jufurah underscore its strategic importance.
It is anticipated that natural gas production at Jufurah will escalate to 2 billion standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of shale gas by 2030, marking a substantial increase from the 200 million scfd expected in 2025.
In addition, the field is poised to yield 418 million scfd of ethane and approximately 630,000 barrels per day of gas liquids and condensates, further solidifying its role in Saudi Arabia's energy landscape.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Aftab Mohmand
In response to the Provincial Doctors Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's call for action, Trainee Medical Officers and House Officers have initiated a duty boycott at Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC).
Officials from the organization have indicated that while the boycott currently affects this particular hospital, their ongoing protest actions, which began at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar yesterday and Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar the day before, may expand to encompass hospitals across the entire province in the coming weeks.
Dr. Amir Taj, President of the Provincial Doctors Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, explained that their protest in support of various demands has been active throughout the province for the past two weeks.
Nevertheless, today, house officers and trainee medical officers refrained from offering OPD services at Hayatabad Medical Complex. Simultaneously, demonstrations took place in hospitals throughout the province.
Doctors at Hayatabad Medical Complex are presently providing only elective services. Meanwhile, senior doctors will continue performing their duties across all departments for the time being. The protest and boycott action may subsequently extend to two other major hospitals in Peshawar and potentially to hospitals province-wide in the near future.
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Dr. Amir Taj emphasized that their primary demand is to raise the stipends of house officers and trainee medical officers by 50%. These stipends have remained unchanged for the past five years. The doctors' organization has officially submitted their demands in writing to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Health Advisor, Caretaker Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, and Health Secretary. However, despite three months having passed, the caretaker government has yet to issue any summary in response.
Among their additional demands are the implementation of the Security Act 2020, job security for faculty in MTI hospitals, promotions in accordance with PMDC rules, the reinstatement of posts for civil servant doctors in MTI hospitals, and civil servant appointments, as well as requests for transparency in posting transfers.
Amir Taj further stressed that the current caretaker provincial government bears the responsibility of addressing their demands. It holds the authority to promptly issue a summary. While doctors are refraining from an immediate, complete boycott of all hospital services due to their concern for patient care, they have warned that unless the government swiftly accedes to their demands, they may expand their protest and boycott actions to include elective services throughout the province. Senior doctors in the province may likewise suspend their services, with the caretaker government and the health department held accountable for any patient-related issues that arise as a result.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed that the Black Sea Grain Initiative be expanded to the ports of Mykolaiv region.
He said this at a joint briefing with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen in Odesa on January 30, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'I thank Denmark for joining our 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative. It is very important that this initiative, as well as food exports from Odesa, from our ports, from Ukraine as a whole, was not only preserved, but also expanded. It is time to expand the Black Sea Grain Initiative, in our opinion, to the ports of Mykolaiv region and to remove any obstacles that limit the corresponding movement of vessels,' Zelensky said. Read also: denmark not ruling out transfer of tanks to ukraine - pm
He expressed hope for Denmark's support on this matter.
As reported, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen paid a visit to Ukraine on Monday, January 30. Together with President Volodymyr Zelensky, she visited Mykolaiv and Odesa.
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SHARJAH, 22nd February, 2018 (WAM) -- A love and passion for professions such as engineering has to be instilled in children from an early age by explaining the basics of the profession, its prospects and requirements in a simple and easy-to-understand language and manner.
This came during a workshop on "Future Engineers," organised by the Department of Public Works as part of the UAE Innovation Month in Sharjah activities at the Al Majaz Waterfront.
The workshop, conducted by engineers Bashayr Al Mansouri, Sherif Alaa Eddin and Arwa Al Zaabi, received an enthusiastic response from students of various schools in Sharjah.
The main objective of the workshop was to generate an interest in engineering as a rewarding career option among Emirati children.
The workshop featured a number of interactive activities in which children were made to guess the tools used in engineering such as the meter used to measure lengths and the laser distance measurement device.
Besides, participating children were introduced to a number of safety tools such as safety shoes, which protects against accidents due to falling building materials, safety glasses to protect eyes from harmful particles and chemicals, and safety gloves to protect hands from construction equipment and chemicals.
On this occasion, a video presentation was also made about the requirements and methods of building a house from scratch. The video pointed out that there are four basic elements for building the structure of any house: the base, columns, beams and ceiling.
The UAE Innovation Month supports the national innovation strategy and contributes to the UAE's position as a global innovation hub. The month-long celebration encourages and inspires the public and private sectors as well as individuals to adopt innovative thinking and practices for the greater common good of the people.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) The unpredictable nature of India's agricultural sector highlights how quickly a country producing exportable surpluses can turn into one grappling with potential supply shortages in the domestic market.
These supply shortages raise the prospect of food insecurity and food price inflation. In response, the government immediately clamped down on exports, beginning with staples like wheat and rice.
In April 2023, India celebrated a record-breaking agricultural export performance, which had surpassed US$42 billion in the preceding year. This level of exports exceeded the pre-pandemic record achieved in 2018–2019 by almost 48%.
Rice exports had increased by over 15% and pulses by over 84%, while sugar exports were more than 25% above the previous year's level. Such positive signs were seen as a major step towards the implementation of the 2018 National Agriculture Export Policy.
The bullish expectations on agricultural exports have all but disappeared in the first six months of the 2023–24 financial year. Except for basmati rice, all other major agricultural commodities, including non-basmati rice, pulses and sugar, registered negative export growth.
Interestingly, this trend had set in even before the government banned rice exports in July 2023.
In August 2023, the government further
restricted rice exports
by imposing a 20% export tax on parboiled rice. With overall supplies of major food grains tightening, especially after a decline in the country's wheat production during the 2022–2023 crop season, the government went into
overdrive to control cereal prices , which registered a
year-on-year price increase of over 8 %.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In February 2024, Ukraine shipped 8 million tonnes of goods via its maritime corridor, including 5.2 million tonnes of domestically produced agricultural products.
The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Ministry on Telegram , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“During the shortest month of the year, the cargo turnover of the Odesa region's ports came to 8 million tonnes, including 5.2 million tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products. These are record-breaking export volumes not only for the Ukrainian maritime corridor but since the full-scale invasion started,” the report states.
According to Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration, Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine is gradually approaching the pre-war levels of exports via the above ports. Today, more than 90% of Ukraine's total agricultural exports go through the ports of the Odesa region and the Danube.
About 28 million tonnes of goods have been shipped to 42 countries since the Ukrainian maritime corridor was launched, including 19 million tonnes of grain and oilseed crops.
“Ukraine is remaining one of the key guarantors of food security, especially in terms of grain exports to African and Asian countries,” Kubrakov noted.
A reminder that, considering the operation of the Ukrainian maritime corridor, development of the Danube cluster and increased railway freight volumes, Ukraine's exports are likely to reach the pre-war levels in the next two months.
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UAE- Drydocks World to deliver 2 Calm Buoys for Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park Project
(MENAFN – Emirates News Agency (WAM)) DU(BA)I, 30th January, 2021 (WAM) — Drydocks World, the service provider to the marine, offshore, oil, gas and renewable energy sectors, has announced that it completed the production on two Calm Buoys for the Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park Project for clients, Bluewater Energy Services BV, China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd. (Oman Branch) and Oman Tank Terminal Company LLC.
Catenary anchor leg mooring Calm Buoys act as offshore floating hulls to transfer stabilised crude and refined hydrocarbon products while tethering even the largest crude carriers to onshore terminals via up to 400 Megatons hawser load.
These Calm Buoys will eventually be moored at a crude oil storage terminal off the coast of Oman with maximum transfer capacity of each 2 x 8,000 m3 per hour.
Joined by a pipeline end manifold (PLEM) also fabricated by DryDocks World- Dubai for a design pressure of 48 Barg.
Capt. Rado Antolovic PhD, CEO of Drydocks World said, “Delivering another major project outcome for Bluewater Energy Services BV, China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd. (Oman Branch) and Oman Tank Terminal Company LLC, is testament to our continued partnership I’m proud of the trust shown in the DDW team to deliver for a key partner and look forward to collaborating again on future projects.”
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Kwara state government has said that no fewer than 41 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been discharged in the state.
This, according to the government, brings the total number of discharged cases to 311 in the state.
The latest was contained in the state government daily chart of COVID-19 cases.
The chart equally indicated that as at August 2nd, 2020 five confirmed cases were also recorded in the state.
The state put the number of deaths so far recorded since the first index case at 19.
The chart also put the total number of tests so far carried out at 3,522 and total of number of negative tests at 2,686.
Others include number of confirmed cases- 786; number of active cases- 456 and number of pending cases- 50.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. The memorial to
the legendary American President Dwight Eisenhower in Washington
was built in 2021 by Sergey Eilanbekov, who is from Baku, Trend reports.
The National Memorial, located just south of the National Mall,
is set in a park-like plaza with large columns framing a grid
tapestry depicting the Normandy landing site, as well as sculptures
and bas-reliefs located in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed
the memorial, and Sergei Eilanbekov created bronze statues of
Eisenhower in various settings. The memorial's tapestry artist was
Thomas Osinski and the lettering artist was Nicholas Waite
On October 25, 1999, the United States Congress created the
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission and directed it to create
"...an appropriate permanent memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower..."
to perpetuate his memory and his contributions to the United
States. Conditions." The preliminary design turned out to be
controversial. After years of hearings and several changes to
Gehry's design, final approvals for the project were given in 2017,
when dignitaries held a groundbreaking ceremony for the four-acre
site. The opening ceremony was originally scheduled for 8 May 2020,
the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, but was moved to 17
September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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(MENAFN- P&S Intelligence) In 2021, the global medical radiation detection, monitoring, & safety market was worth around $2,140.8 million, which is predicted to touch $4,373.8 million by 2030, advancing at an 8.3% CAGR from 2021 to 2030. The major factors driving the market include the snowballing cases of cancer, rising geriatric population, surging count of nuclear and radio diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and growing number of diagnostic imaging centers.
The industry in North America has had the biggest market share in recent years, and it is expected to grow at an 8.6% CAGR from 2021 to 2030. The region dominates the market owing to the increasing awareness of the health problems caused by overexposure to radiation and growing incidence of cancer. Similarly, the medical radiation detection, monitoring, & safety market is being propelled by the increasing radiation safety awareness and rising number of radio diagnostic procedures.
The hospitals category accounted for a roughly 70% share of the medical radiation detection, monitoring, & safety market in 2021. This was due to the ever-increasing demand for medical radiation therapy and diagnosis, both conventional and nuclear. Radiation-based procedures can be performed in hospitals with ease due to the availability of the necessary equipment and experienced professionals. Furthermore, the count of outpatients and inpatients in hospitals is steadily increasing, and this trend will accelerate in the future.
The detectors category generated the highest revenue in the medical radiation detection, monitoring, & safety market, of $427.0 million, in 2021. The demand for medical radiation detection is growing as the number of radiography operations increases and medical staff becomes more aware of the necessity of radiation safety. Cancer patients often need radiation therapy, which requires the use of detectors to ascertain the dosage being given.
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Future of agriculture education uncertain
Alternative energy, skyrocketing health care costs, carbon credits, tax law changes pertaining to agriculture ... these were just a few of the topics discussed at Thursday's Ag Issues Forum in the Callaway Community Center.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 18. The National Bank
of Tajikistan has put into circulation the banknotes of the sample
and issue of 2022 with a nominal value of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and
500 somoni, trend reports with reference to the Bank.
The decision was made on the basis of the resolution of the
Board of the National Bank of Tajikistan in order to provide the
economy with banknotes on March 7, 2023.
Reportedly, the banknotes of the sample and issue of 2022 in
denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 somoni are expected
to be in circulation on a par with banknotes of 1999, 2010, 2017,
2018 and 2021 years.
“The National Bank of Tajikistan are taking the necessary
measures to transport, record and create conditions for the
issuance of banknotes of the sample and issue of 2022 with a
nominal value of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 somoni in the
prescribed manner,” the bank said.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Wall St. Tries to Regain Footing, Stocks Static
Stock futures were mixed on Wednesday morning, a day after the major averages made a failed attempt at a bounce.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrials added 21 points, or 0.1%, early Wednesday to 30.954.
Futures for the S&P 500 lopped off 1.25 points to 3,824.25.
Futures for the NASDAQ Composite index handed over 13.25 points, or 0.1%, to 11,661.
Carnival Corp slid nearly 8% in premarket trading after Morgan Stanley cut its price target on the stock in half and said it could potentially go to zero in the face of another demand shock. The call dragged other cruise stocks lower. Royal Caribbean lost 4% and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fell 3%.
In early trading, Bed Bath & Beyond shares plummeted more than 14% after the company posted a huge miss on quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and announced its CEO is stepping down.
Meanwhile, Pinterest shares jumped more than 4% on news that CEO Ben Silbermann is stepping down.
General Mills shares rose more than 2% after the company topped earnings and revenue forecasts for its most recent quarter.
Investors are looking ahead to comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the European Central Bank forum. Earnings from Bed Bath & Beyond, General Mills and McCormick are also on deck.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.9% Wednesday. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng declined 1.9%
Oil prices gained $1.40 to $113.16 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices captured $5.50 to $1,826.70 U.S. an ounce.
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(MENAFNEditorial) GENEVA Switzerland January 8 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Tanzania's record on children's rights will be reviewed by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on Thursday 15 January and Friday 16 January in sessions that will be webcast live.
Tanzania is one of the 194 states that have ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child and so is required to undergo regular examinations of its record before the Committee of 18 independent experts.
Among the possible issues to be discussed by the CRC and the Tanzanian Government delegation are: social stigmatisation of pregnant girls teenage mothers children with disabilities children with HIV/AIDS children in street situations; strategy to stop gross violations of right to life survival and development of children with albinism; female genital mutilation; violence against children particularly sexual and physical; forced and early marriage; birth registration coverage; the juvenile justice system; access to sex education; ensuring education is free and accessible to all children.
The full list of issues and Tanzania's report can be found here: http://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/treatybodyexternal/SessionDetails1.aspx'sessionID=825&Lang=en. The sessions will take place from 15:00-18:00 (17:00-20:00 in Dar es Salaam) on 15 January and 10:00-13:00 (12:00-15:00) on 16 January at Palais Wilson in Geneva. They will be webcast at http://www.treatybodywebcast.org/.
The CRC's concluding observations on Tanzania and the other countries being reviewed – Cambodia Turkmenistan Gambia Jamaica Colombia Switzerland Dominican Republic Sweden Mauritius Uruguay and Iraq - will be published on 4 February here: http://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/treatybodyexternal/SessionDetails1.aspx'sessionID=825&Lang=en
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(MENAFN- Khaama Press)
Sony has confirmed there will be at least three more Marvel Spider-Man movies after Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Pascal said:“This is not the last movie that we are going to make with Marvel – [this is not] the last Spider-Man movie.
“We are getting ready to make the next Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland and Marvel. We're thinking of this as three films, and now we're going to go on to the next three. This is not the last of our MCU movies.”
Spider-Man: No Way Home is released on 15 December in the UK and 17 December in the US.
While there might be three more movies set to be produced, this sixth outing could be Tom Holland's last.
He told GQ:“Maybe it is time for me to move on. Maybe what's best for Spider-Man is that they do a Miles Morales film.“Since I got cast as Spider-Man, I haven't really taken a break.
As far as anyone is aware, No Way Home is the final film on his Spider-Man contract and then he could possibly be done. Sharefacebook twitter whatsapp linkedin email print tumblr telegram
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(MENAFN - The Peninsula)
Paris: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H E Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani met with the delegation of the French-Qatari Friendship Group in the French National Assembly, headed by HE Pascal Brando, HE Carole Bureau-Bonnard and a number of parliamentarians.
Bilateral cooperation relations were reviewed during the meeting, which was held within the framework of the existing strategic dialogue between the State of Qatar and the friendly French Republic. Sheikh Ali bin Jassim AlThani handed over a message to the Head of the French-Qatari Friendship Group to dispel concerns about the misinformation reported in the British newspaper The Guardian about the conditions of migrant workers in the State of Qatar.
The message affirms the State of Qatar's keenness to provide the best health and living conditions to all residents of various nationalities. For their part, members of the French-Qatari Friendship Group in the French National Assembly hailed the country's ongoing preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and the efforts made by the Qatari government to provide the highest standards of safety and security for the participants in the tournament.
The meeting coincided with the signing of a joint statement by Pascal Brando and a number of French MPs in which they stressed that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is a landmark moment in the history of the region, as it will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world and in a Muslim country. They also praised the efforts made by those in charge of organizing this global sporting event, and the achievements made by the State of Qatar in the field of developing labor legislation.
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