Asia Mostly up on Wall Street Rebound
Shares in the Asia-Pacific mostly rose on Thursday following a rebound on Wall Street overnight. The rally in the U.S. came after the Bank of England said it would intervene in the bond market to stabilize conditions.
The Nikkei 225 recovered 248.07 points, or 1%, to 26,422.05.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index declined 85.01 points, or 0.5%, to 17,165.87.
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 handed over 1.57 points to 3,827.14.
Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor's shares tumbled more than 32% from its offer price of 48 Hong Kong dollars ($6.29 U.S.) per share on its first day of trade in the city.
Onewo, a subsidiary of property developer China Vanke, also started trading in Hong Kong. It fell as much as 7.9% from its offer price of 48 Hong Kong dollars, but recovered slightly and was last down around 5%.
The People's Bank of China has warned against betting on the yuan in either direction, after its rapid decline against the U.S. dollar this week.
That's based on a readout of a speech by vice governor Liu Guoqiang at a video conference meeting on foreign exchange that day.
In other markets
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index dropped 1.23 points to 3,115.08.
In Korea, the Kospi index inched upward 1.64 points, or 0.1%, to 2,170.93.
In Taiwan, the Taiex regained 68.19 points, or 0.5%, to 13,534.26
In Australia, the ASX 200 reversed course and moved upward 92.94 points, or 1.4%, to 6,554.97.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 sprang back up 80.47 points, or 0.7%, to 11,200.04.
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Oil Rallies Above $75 A Barrel As Omicron Concerns Ease
(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Oil Rallies Above $75 A Barrel As Omicron Concerns Ease
The price of oil has moved back above $75 U.S. a barrel as concerns about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 ease and demand improves.
Futures in New York advanced beyond $71 U.S. and in London topped $75 U.S. as equity markets continue to rally. Specifically West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil climbed 3.1% to $71.66 U.S. a barrel, while Brent crude oil for February settlement rose 2.7% to $75.05 U.S.
Initial data shows that the surge in Omicron cases hasn't overwhelmed hospitals and that the variant of COVID-19 does not produce severe symptoms in people who are infected by it.
Also, in China, oil imports rose to a three-month high in November after refiners were allocated new quotas, according to government data. Overall exports also hit a record as external demand surged ahead of year-end holidays.
While crude oil prices slumped into a bear market territory last week, prices have been steadily strengthening since then as the demand hit from Omicron has so far been limited.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) said in a note to clients that it is bullish oil prices in the short-term and Saudi Arabia's move on Sunday to increase the cost of its crude for January gave the market confidence that the consumption outlook would remain robust.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, has announced the opening of Al Sadu exhibition in Building 13 from Tuesday, November 30 to December 18, as part of the Katara activities accompanying the launch of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 and the Qatar National Day.
About 25 craftswomen who are known for their quality and mastery in the Al Sadu industry will participate in the exhibition, along with fine artists displaying their paintings inspired by the decorations of Sadu. Visitors will also be able to learn about the details of Al Sadu industry.
The exhibition opens its doors to visitors from 10 am until 10 pm, and all the exhibits are available for direct sale to the public. Foreign tourists and Arab visitors to Doha are keen to acquire them as souvenirs that reflect the authentic Qatari cultural heritage, especially after the inclusion of Al Sadu on the UNESCO World Heritage List in September 2020.
Al Sadu is one of the traditional crafts that flourished since ancient times and is still steadfast to this day. The craft has not been affected by technological development and modernity, unlike many other professions that have disappeared and become a part of the past. Al Sadu is considered a Gulf heritage and is a window on the heritage of the ancestors.
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Greece does not recognize the Turkish community living in
Western Thrace as an ethnic minority, thus violating a major
international treaty, Türkiye's top diplomat said, trend reports citing
'Greece persistently continues to violate the Lausanne Treaty
and the basic human rights of the Turkish minority. Our brothers in
Western Thrace were never and shall never be alone!' Mevlut
Cavusoglu said on Twitter.
Cavusoglu's remarks came after he met with members of the
advisory board of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace in
Türkiye's capital Ankara.
The Western Thrace region - located near Greece's northeastern
border with Türkiye - is home to a substantial, long-established
Muslim Turkish minority numbering around 150,000.
Cavusoglu also shared a list of discriminatory practices Greece
has perpetrated against the Turkish community, including preventing
them from using the words 'Turk' or 'Turkish' in the names of their
schools and foundations and barring them from electing their
The rights of Turks of Western Thrace are guaranteed under the
1923 Treaty of Lausanne. But over the decades, the situation has
seriously deteriorated, with Greece refusing to carry out rulings
by the European Court of Human Rights.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian forces struck Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region four times on Wednesday, June 7.
Mykola Lukashuk, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
"A drone attack was recorded in Myrove community. 2 private residential buildings, an outbuilding, 3 cars, a tractor were damaged," the post says.
Artillery strikes on Nikopol damaged an educational institution, 2 private enterprises, 8 private residential buildings, 6 outbuildings, a low-pressure gas pipeline, and a power transmission line were damaged. Read also: russians shell nikopol district twice in the morning
No casualties have been reported.
As earlier reported, on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Cabinet of Ministers approved an urgent decision to allocate UAH 1.5 billion from the Recovery Fund for the construction of two main water pipelines to provide Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol and Marhanets with drinking water.
Photo: Mykola Lukashuk/Telegram
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(MENAFN- AFP) Declining aircraft sales brought October's US durable goods orders to their lowest pace in four months, while a manufacturing sector tied to the oil industry also swung low, official data showed Wednesday.
Sales of military items likewise weighed on the monthly result but autos, metals and computers posted slight gains. The result could point to more modest GDP growth in the final quarter of 2017 but analysts said recent upward trends in key sectors remained unbroken.
Total orders for big-ticket manufactured goods fell 1.2 percent from September, to $236 billion, according to the Commerce Department. The result surprised economists, who had instead been expecting a 0.4 percent increase.
So far in 2017, orders are up 4.9 percent over the same period last year.
Orders for civilian aircraft fell 18.6 percent and defense aircraft were down 11.3 percent. Sales of cars and light trucks, which have struggled to keep pace during much of this year after a record 2016, rose 1.7 percent for the month.
But excluding the highly volatile transportation sector, which sees big swings from month to month, orders had their fourth straight monthly increase, gaining 0.4 percent on rising sales of communications equipment, electrical appliances, machinery and primary metals.
Non-defense capital goods, which can reflect the needs of oil producers and refiners and change with the price of oil, saw their biggest drop in more than a year, falling 0.5 percent.
Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisors cautioned against reading too much into the monthly decline.
"With the passage of a corporate tax cut becoming more possible, the likelihood is that future business capital spending should be strong. While there was a drop in investment in October, the trend this year is still up solidly," he wrote in a client note.
"There were also increases in demand for machinery, electrical equipment, computers and communications equipment. Given the breadth of the gains, I guess you can say that this is another number where the headline was misleading."
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Morocco- ALC Hosts Gnawa Concert in Fez Medina
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) ;">Fez – Music fans looking to be swept away the rich and rhythmic sounds of traditional Moroccan Gnawa music can attend a free concert hosted by the American Language Center (ALC-ALIF) Music Club in Fez.
Gnawa is a classic combination of African Islamic and Moroccan sounds that brings together ritual poetry with more traditional Moroccan notes. This type of music which originated in the Moroccan South fuses together a number of traditional elements. A unique 3-stringed guitar called a hajhuj heavy metal castanets called qrakebs and large drums create the distinctive and chilled-out meter of Gnawa. Let the relaxing reverbs of southern Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa take you to distant lands as you unwind and lose yourself in the mesmerizing flow of Gnawa. The musical session will be led by Maalam Driss and will take place onThursday May 5 at 7:00pmat the ALIF Riad 6 Derb Drissi Batha Fes Medina. The event is free and open to the public.
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sevoflurane is a volatile inhalation anesthetic that is commonly used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia during surgical procedures. It is known for its rapid onset and offset of action, making it a popular choice among anesthesiologists.
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Sevoflurane is a halogenated ether, specifically a fluorinated methyl isopropyl ether. It is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature and has a sweet odor. The chemical formula is C4H3F7O, and its systematic name is 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-[trifluoromethyl] ethyl methyl ether.
Sevoflurane is administered through inhalation using a vaporizer that mixes the aesthetic with oxygen and delivers it to the patient via a breathing circuit. It is commonly used in both adults and children for various surgical procedures, including but not limited to, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and paediatric surgery.
As for the source , it is typically produced by pharmaceutical companies that specialize in the manufacturing of anaesthesia and critical care medications. These companies follow strict quality control standards to ensure the purity and safety of the product.
It is important to note that is a prescription medication and should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. The administration and dosage should be determined by an anaesthesiologist or a healthcare provider trained in anaesthesia.
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King Mohammed VI Calls Palestinian President to Inquire About His Health
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - King Mohammed VI has called Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to inquire about his health, a statement from the royal cabinet said on Tuesday. The statement said that the King called Abbas following the ear surgery he underwent last week. The King then reiterated his full commitment and support for the Palestinian cause, added the statement. Ahmad Tibi, an Arab member of the Knesset (Israeli legislature) wrote on his Twitter after visiting Abbas that the Palestinian leader is suffering from 'pneumonia and is treated with antibiotics.' I visited President Abbas in hospital tonight. He suffers from pneumonia and is treated with antibiotics. Markedly improved his condition, He will spend several more days in the hospital .we discussed several political issues. pic.twitter.com/d2yBcjfMzF — Ahmad Tibi (@Ahmad_tibi) May 21, 2018 He said that the president's health condition is improving. The Palestinian president was hospitalized Sunday for the third time in just six days. Abbas's hospitalization followed a series of mass protests in Gaza, culminating on the day of the US embassy's inauguration in Jerusalem May 14, when at least 58 people were killed by Israeli law enforcement. Last Monday, King Mohammed VI addressed a letter to Abbas, condemning the US decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem. Other Arab leaders and United Nations representatives condemned Israel's violence against Palestinians and denounced the relocation of the US embassy."
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Doha: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced that it has updated its Metrash2 app with the recently unveiled features for National Address Certificates for establishments and individuals.
On its social media platforms, the Ministry posted infographics explaining the step-by-step process to obtain the certificate.
For individual applicants, the first step would be to select the option "National Address" in the homepage of the Metrash2 app. The second step would be to select "Add National Address". From this point, applicants may select on the "National Address Certificate" option.
Once selected, the page for National Address Certificate requires an applicant to choose the contents needed in the certificate. A person may choose more than one among the options (home address, work address, and outside).
Applicants may also select the language preferred in the certificate, either in English or Arabic. Then, provide the email address to which the National Address Certificate will be sent to.
To finalize the application, the applicant must fill up the payment information accordingly. A confirmation will pop up in the page to confirm the request of the applicant. The cost of the certificate is QR 10.
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(MENAFN) The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Tuesday that house prices in the United States surged by 6.5 percent annually during the fourth quarter, marking a substantial increase from the corresponding period of the previous year.
Furthermore, FHFA's statement highlighted that house prices experienced a noticeable uptick of 1.5 percent from October to December compared to the preceding quarter. This quarterly increase reflects the ongoing momentum in the housing sector, as demand continues to drive prices upward.
"U.S. house prices increased modestly over the course of 2023," stated Dr. Anju Vajja, who serves as the acting deputy director for FHFA’s Division of Research and Statistics "However, the market showed signs of softening as house price appreciation was lower in the fourth quarter of the year than in the previous quarter."
Rhode Island emerged as the top-performing state in terms of annual appreciation, boasting a significant gain of 15.1 percent in house prices, according to recent data. Following closely behind, Vermont experienced a commendable increase of 13.3 percent, while West Virginia registered a noteworthy uptick of 12.4 percent. These figures highlight the robust growth and varied dynamics within different regions of the United States.
In metropolitan areas, the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall region in Florida stood out with the largest annual price increase, recording a remarkable gain of 13.8 percent year-on-year. This substantial rise underscores the strength of the housing market in the Miami area, reflecting heightened demand and other contributing factors driving property values upwards.
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Doha: Al Shaqab will host the first Qatar Equine Foot Conference from May 3 to 5 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) and Al Shaqab.
The first in a series of planned continuing education seminars and short courses by the Equine Veterinary Medical Centre of Al Shaqab, the conference aims to inform and educate horse owners, trainers, farriers and veterinarians on common equine foot ailments such as limb imbalance, foal podiatry, laminitis and correct horseshoeing methodology.
It will focus on the form and function of the foot so that horse owners and trainers will be able to make management decisions on the care of the hooves, farriers and veterinarians will learn evidence based strategies to successfully manage a myriad of hoof problems in foals, horses in training and breeding horses.
Internationally renowned experts in the field of equine limb anatomy, biomechanics, locomotion and lameness are being specially flown in to lecture and conduct practical sessions for participants. The conference will be conducted in English but Arabic translations will be available.
The fee for the conference is QAR2,300. However, those who register before April 25, 2018 need only pay QAR2,000.
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Love to Bloom
Sabra Veach of Winchester stopped to pose with the large “LOVE” sign at the entrance to the United Back Bloomin’ Wine Fest on Saturday. This year’s Shenandoah Apple Blossom theme is “Love to Bloom.” (Photo by Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star)
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Downtown Winchester will host First Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
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(MENAFN- AFP) A surge in gasoline prices pushed US consumer inflation modestly higher in May, the fourth month in a row of gains, the Labor Department said Thursday.
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent in May, almost entirely driven by a 10.4 percent jump in gasoline prices, rebounding from a decline in April.
Food prices were unchanged for a second straight month.
Compared with a year ago, overall CPI was unchanged.
Stripping out food and energy prices, core CPI edged up 0.1 percent, its smallest increase since December. Core prices were up 1.7 percent from a year ago.
May inflation was a bit weaker than expected. On average, analysts estimated a 0.5 percent rise in CPI and a 0.2 percent rise in core CPI.
The Federal Reserve says tepid inflation is largely due to transitory factors, such as the decline in oil prices in the past year. It expects inflation to move back toward its 2.0 percent target as the economy strengthens this year.
The Fed's preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures price index, was virtually flat in April, while the core PCE index edged up 0.1 percent, the same increase as in March.
On Wednesday the Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at near zero, but Chair Janet Yellen said the first hike in nine years would likely come "later this year". Most analysts have predicted the increase will come in September.
"Inflation is slowly moving in the right direction but if we continue to get tepid gains in the core measure, the Fed may wait until December," said Ryan Sweet of Moody's Analytics.
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People gather to watch the Christmas illumination 'Lucy' as it is switched on in the Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich, on November 24 © Keystone / Michael Buholzer
Many Swiss towns and cities will use energy more sparingly for their Christmas lights and markets, according to reports. But they won't do without the“Christmas magic” entirely.
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The move comes amid calls by the government for people and businesses to 'save, save, save” when it comes to energy amid possible winter shortages due to the war in Ukraine.
In Zurich, the traditional“Lucy” Christmas lights in the city's prestigious Bahnhofstrasse shopping street – which were officially illuminated on November 24 – will be switched on from dusk to 10pm, so 3.5 hours less per day than previously.
In a statementexternal link , the organisers said that they wanted to“set an example” in this time of threatened electricity shortages, even if energy savings were in this case low.
Other towns and cities around the countries have said they would switch off the Christmas lights overnight or find alternatives. Lucerne is for example using 500 candle lanterns in the city.
There are effects on other traditional Advent activities as well: in Swiss capital Bern the traditional ice rink in front of the parliament building will this year be made out of hard plastic rather than“the energy-intensive” real ice, the Bern city authorities saidexternal link .Christmas markets
In Geneva's Jardin anglais, the Christmas chalets are being powered by biogas, and in Lausanne, the organisers of the Bô Noël, the city's Christmas markets, have stated that they want to reduce energy use by 20%.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 11 (KUNA) — The Ministry of Health on Saturday announced the management of 168 cases through bedridden services for the elderly and disabled, according to the updated protocols in the various governorates of the country since the launch of the special medical program less than a month ago.
Dr. Dina Al-Dhubaib, director of the Central Department of Primary Health Care, said in a press statement on Saturday that the patients assisted included 77 cases in the capital governorate, 21 in the Farwaniya governorate, 25 in the governorate. of Hawalli, 31 in the Ahmadi governorate. and 14 in Jahra Governorate.
Al-Dhubaib said the home visits included monitoring the condition of elderly and disabled people with chronic illnesses through multidisciplinary medical teams consisting of a family doctor, a dentist, a a physiotherapist, a pharmacist, a nurse, a laboratory technician and a nutritionist.
She recalled that the submission of the service request is done via the ministry’s website from Sunday to Thursday (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.), except Thursday (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.), with the medical reports of the references attached. It is also possible to apply and request the service through the health center depending on the area of residence. (end)
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Egypt's central bank hiked key interest rates by 2% on Thursday, aiming to curb rising inflation despite signs of an economic slowdown.
The Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation by 200 basis points to 21.25%, 22.25%, and 21.75%, respectively. The discount rate was also raised by 200 basis points to 21.75%.
The move comes as global economic growth slows and central banks worldwide tighten monetary policy to combat inflation. While inflation has eased in some advanced and emerging economies, the MPC highlighted geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions in the Red Sea as major concerns for Egypt's inflation outlook.
Economic Growth Slowing, Unemployment Stable
Real GDP growth in Egypt dipped to 2.7% in the third quarter of 2023, with trade, agriculture, and communication sectors providing the main support. Leading indicators suggest a further slowdown in the fourth quarter, with the full-year outlook impacted by regional instability and Red Sea trade disruptions. However, the unemployment rate remained stable at 7.1% in Q3.
Inflation Decelerating, But Risks Remain
Annual headline and core inflation declined to 33.7% and 34.2% in December 2023, respectively. However, recent data points towards higher-than-expected monthly inflation and sustained pressures, particularly in non-food and food categories. Elevated broad money growth further compounds these concerns.
MPC Justifies Rate Hike
The MPC acknowledged that incoming data, including recent inflation figures, exceeded expectations. They emphasized persistent inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and maritime trade disruptions as factors tilting the inflation risk balance upwards.
The Central Bank of Egypt committee stressed its commitment to anchoring inflation expectations and achieving price stability over the medium term. They will continue monitoring the inflation outlook and are prepared to utilize all available tools, including further interest rate hikes, to maintain a tight policy stance and manage liquidity conditions.
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(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Coffee futures in New York saw a decrease on Monday. March/24 Arabica futures dropped 70 points to 195.60 cents per pound.
The May/24 and July/24 contracts also fell, reaching 191.15 and 189.85 cents per pound, respectively.
The drop is linked to Brazil's increased coffe exports, which Cecafé reported rose 45% in January to 3.7 million bags.
As the top arabica bean producer, Brazil's weather initially boosted prices. Yet, the prospect of more coffee led to lower prices.
Robusta coffee stocks hit a new low, emphasizing the dwindling supply. Meanwhile, Arabica stocks fell to a 24-year low before partially recovering to a three-month peak last Friday.
Global coffee exports in December jumped 13.6%, with a 6.8% rise from October to December, showing the market's reaction to supply changes.
This context underscores the global coffee economy's volatility and the impact of Brazilian exports on international prices.
Brazil's role as a global coffee powerhouse significantly influences market trends.
Historically, Brazil 's coffee production has swayed international prices due to its substantial share of global supply.
The recent surge in Brazilian exports reflects not only favorable weather conditions but also improvements in agricultural practices and export infrastructure.
This increased supply, however, has led to a reduction in global coffee prices, illustrating the delicate balance between supply and demand in commodity markets.
The contrast between the robusta and arabica varieties further highlights market dynamics.
While arabica beans, known for their smoother flavor, dominate Brazilian exports, the robusta variant, favored for its bitterness and in instant coffees, shows differing supply patterns.
The drop in robusta stocks points to a tightening supply, potentially affecting prices differently than in arabica.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) Actress Rani Mukerji shared that she has many special memories of filmmaker Karan Johar during the filming of the 1998 romantic movie 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (KKHH).
Rani and Kajol recently appeared on the streaming chat show 'Koffee With Karan' and had a gala time interacting with the show host Karan Johar.
The movie 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' directed by Karan, stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani in lead roles.
Talking about it, Rani said: "I want to say that the memory I have of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' about you (Karan Johar) specifically, I thought you were extremely gracious, extremely kind and you were very fair with me."
"I think for me as a newcomer, that instilled a lot of confidence and instilled a lot of goodness about the industry people at that point of time, because I was starting off that time, it was my third film. The way you handle the set, the way you were on set. You were very loving, not only towards your actors but you were loving to each and every member of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," she added.
'Koffee with Karan 8' is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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NASDAQ Down For 3Rd Straight Week
(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) NASDAQ Down for 3rd Straight Week
Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors navigated a batch of disappointing company reports ahead of a key inflation reading.
The Dow Jones Industrials slumped 55.79 points to 32,776.75
The S&P 500 slipped 20.2 points to 4,119.86.
The NASDAQ Composite 179.35 points to 12,466.21.
Memory chipmaker Micron warned that revenue may fall short of its prior guidance because of“macroeconomic factors and supply chain constraints.” The stock fell more than 3% in early trading.
It's been a rough week for chipmakers. On Monday, weaker-than-expected revenue guidance from Nvidia weighed on the group. Nvidia was lower again on Tuesday, shedding another 3% after a 6% decline on Monday.
Outside of chips, a pair of NASDAQ-listed stocks were also taking early hits. Novavax slumped 27% after slashing full-year revenue guidance because of poor demand for its COVID vaccines.
Upstart declined nearly 10% after the consumer lending company reported second quarter results that missed both profit and revenue expectations.
Treasury prices staggered, raising yields to 2.80% from Monday's 2.75%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices gained $1.19 to $91.95 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices leaped $8.70 to $1,813.90 U.S. an ounce.
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Tender for transporting Iraqi oil awarded
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, July 27 (Petra) -- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Tuesday announced that it had awarded a tender for transporting Iraqi crude oil to Jordan to the Burj Al Hayat Transport and Trading Co. after it offered the best bid.
Under the tender, which comes in implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Jordan and Iraq for importing crude oil, the company will be responsible for transporting 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Iraq’s Baiji oil refinery to Jordan’s Petroleum Refinery Company in Zarqa, covering 7 percent of the Kingdom’s daily demand with a discount of $16 from the price of Brent crude per barrel.
"The door-to-door shipping process begins in the coming two weeks, with 50 percent of daily imports transported via Iraqi and Jordanian tanker trucks," according to a statement by the ministry.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec.21. The Trans Adriatic
Pipeline (TAP) AG will be conducting a public consultation on
proposed revisions to the TAP Network Code between 20 December 2022
and 31 January 2023, Trend reports via TAP AG consortium.
The proposed revisions, the rationale for those amendments and
an estimated timeframe for implementation are summarized in a
“TAP is making efforts to continuously improve the offered
Transportation Services. In that respect, building on the
operational experience in the year that has passed, TAP wishes to
incorporate some amendments to the TAP Network Code,” said Marija
Savova, TAP's Head of Commercial.
As the European section of the Southern Gas Corridor, TAP has
the capacity to transport approximately 10 billion cubic meters of
gas per annum (bcm/a) to several markets in Europe. The pipeline is
also designed with the potential to expand its throughput capacity
up to 20 bcm/a.
TAP is strategically and economically important to Europe and
essential in providing reliable access to a new source of natural
gas. TAP plays a significant role in boosting Europe's energy
security, supply diversification, as well as decarbonisation
TAP's shareholding is comprised of bp (20 percent), SOCAR (20
percent), Snam (20 percent), Fluxys (19 percent), Enagás (16
percent) and Axpo (5 percent).
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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 25, (Agencies): The Ministry of Interior (MoI) announced Wednesday that owners of vehicles parking in pedestrian crossings would be facing heavy fines starting from Oct 29.
This new policy came within the provisions of 169 Article on keeping vehicles parked away from pedestrian crossings, said the ministry, adding that the violators' automobiles will be kept in compound for two months and a fine of KD 15 ($45.4) will be imposed as a result.
The violators will pay an additional KD 10 ($32.7) for transporting the vehicle to the facility and will be fined KD one on a daily basis, the Ministry's General Department of Public Relations and Security Media said in a statement.
The article bans stopping or waiting in places of pedestrians or on pavements, the statement added. Article 209 of the traffic law allows the seizure of any vehicle if it violates rules and regulations, it noted. According the articles 208 and 210 of the traffic law, the department is not responsible for any damage occurs when transposing vehicles, it concluded.
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New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The results of the MCD elections announced on Wednesday showed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) losing a significant chunk of the Muslim vote share even as it emerged victorious in the civic body polls by ending the BJP's dominance of the last 15 years.
The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections for which polling was held on December 4 gave a clear majority to the AAP which bagged 134 of the 250 wards, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finishing second with 104 wards. In fact, the nine wards that went to the Congress' fold was mainly due to the support the grand old party received from the Muslim electorate.
The AAP lost its Muslim vote share in the 2020 riots hit areas of the national capital to the Congress.
Also, the voters in the Muslim-dominated Okhla constituency which is represented in the Delhi Assembly by AAP's Amanatullah Khan, sided equally with the Congress and the BJP. Of the five wards in Okhla, the AAP got only 1 while 2 each went to the Congress and the BJP.
The AAP also could not perform well in other areas such as Seelampur, Gautampuri, Mustafabad. It had to face disappointment in the riots accused ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain's area as well.
Barring old Delhi, the Muslim electorate of the national capital in the civic body elections voted for the Congress.
The AAP, however, managed to bag Muslim votes in Jama Masjid and Ballimaran.
In fact, for the Congress, the Muslim nominees have registered the maximum number of victories in the MCD elections.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RAMALLAH, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday that the US President Donald Trump's decision recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel will not change the reality of Jerusalem.
In a speech broadcast by the state-run TV Wednesday night, Abbas said the decision also will not give any legitimacy for Israel as Jerusalem is an Arab Muslim and Christian city, the capital of the eternal state of Palestine.
Responding to Trump's decision which recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Abbas said this is a reward to Israel for its violations to international resolutions and an encouragement for Israelis to continue their policy of occupation, settlements, apartheid and ethnic cleansing.
"We say Jerusalem is the city of peace, the city of the Al-Aqsa Mosque," he said. He added Jerusalem is the first of the two Qibla, the second mosque on earth and the third of the two Holy Mosques, and the city of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
He pointed out that the US administration has chosen to violate all international and bilateral resolutions and agreements.
He went to say that the US preferred to ignore and contradict the international consensus expressed by the positions of various countries, world leaders, spiritual leaders and regional organizations over the past few days on the subject of Jerusalem.
The Palestinian leader revealed that these measures serve extremist groups attempting to turn the conflict into a religious war in the region, which is facing critical situations amid international conflicts and endless wars.
Abbas noted that such denounced and rejected measures are a deliberate undermining of all efforts to achieve peace.
This refers to a declaration of the withdrawal of the United States from playing the role it played over the past decades as a peace broker, he explained.
He spoke about contacts conducted over the past days with leaders of friendly and sisterly countries which stressed the unified position by Arab and Muslim nations, as well as international countries towards Jerusalem and the Palestinian cause.
He said that the coming days would witness a call for various Palestinian committees and bodies to hold emergency meetings so as to follow up the latest developments due to this move. "We will call on Palestine Liberation Organization's Central Council to hold an emergency session and all factions will be invited to attend in order to affirm the unified Palestinian national position and put all options before the conferees," he concluded.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Narendra Modi government's Constitutional amendment seeks to provide for, as nearly as may be, one-third of the total seats in the House of the People, the legislative assembly of every State and the Legislative Assembly to be reserved for women. The government's intent is to enable greater participation of women as public representatives in policy-making at the state and national levels.
Highlighting the pivotal role of women, who constitute half of the population, is of utmost importance in achieving the 'Vikasit Bharat' goal by 2047. According to the Modi government, the realization of a developed India by 2047 necessitates the collective effort of all segments of society, guided by the ethos of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.'
A document, the Women's Reservation Bill, obtained by Asianet Newsable, affirms that the government has undertaken numerous initiatives to elevate 'Nari Shakti' and promote women's empowerment, leading to significant enhancements in their financial independence and equitable access to education and healthcare.
Moreover, the government has placed a strong emphasis on improving the 'Ease of Living,' particularly for women, through a range of programs such as Ujjwala Yojana, access to sanitation facilities under Swachh Bharat Mission, and financial inclusion through Mudra Yojana, among others. According to the government's perspective, genuine women's empowerment entails increased participation in the decision-making process, as women bring diverse viewpoints that enrich legislative debates and the overall decision-making quality.
The government's statement of objective for the Bill emphasizes that while women play a significant role in Panchayat Raj institutions and municipal bodies, their presence in state legislatures and Parliament remains relatively low.
The call for increased representation of women at both state and national levels has long been a pressing issue. The government acknowledges previous endeavours to introduce women's reservation in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. Notably, in 2010, the Rajya Sabha successfully passed a bill advocating for women's reservation, yet it faced challenges in securing approval in the Lok Sabha.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Whispers of Serenity Clinic, the first specialised mental wellness clinic in Oman, launches its new programme 'Lets Talk', a series of workshops aimed to end the stigma on mental health.
The idea of this programme came intofruitionafter understanding that mental illness touches us all in some form directly or through a friend, family member or colleague. Stories of people who have experienced mental health issues and who are doing well can really challenge stereotypes. Similar programmes have shown that most people with mental health issues can actually recover, simply by talking about it.
The first workshop of the series is titled 'I am a bride' and will discuss the stress and anxiety with weddingpreparations to fulfil modern-day expectations, the fear associated with entering a new stage in your life, how to correctly approach your new family and other useful skills to mentally prepare yourself for the next journey.
The workshop will be delivered by Mental Health consultant and clinic founder H H Sayyida Basma al Said and will be split into two sessions: July 18 and Jul 25. A second workshop on July 16 will focus more on teenagers who have recently graduated from high school and are preparing for their next academic challenge.
This workshop delivered by Child Learning and Development specialist Nora al Akhzami will help students improve communication skills, time management, choosing the right career path and addressing common issues of living alone and homesickness. For more information, you can contact the clinic through their Instagram page 'serenity muscat' or by calling 99359779.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden is celebrating International Women's Day from March 4–8, announced the hotel, as it welcomes guests to come and enjoy the fun programs it has arranged.
The highlight of the event will showcase the Women's Day Signature Programme on March 8, which will include a scrumptious BBQ buffet, live band performance, a heart floating ceremony, raffle draws, and giveaways priced at BDT 4,400++. All females will be entitled to avail 50 percent discount on published rates.
Furthermore, between March 4–8, all women will be honored with a 50 percent discount on all buffets at Water Garden Brasserie and Poolside Water Garden as well as for a la carte consumptions in Spice and Rice and Sublime Restaurants. Delicious cakes will be offered at Chit Chat for half the price.
Finally, female guests will also be granted a 50 percent discount on all spa and beauty treatments at Spa Esc and for membership enrollments at our Radisson Recreation Club. Moreover, Radisson Blu Dhaka will offer room accommodation packages starting from BDT 5,900++ for Residents of Bangladesh.
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India- Kerala legislator George to resign, may join LDF
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Kerala's six-time legislator P C George, who has often changed his political allegiances, has now decided to quit as a lawmaker and hinted he may re-join the Left.
George, 65, was in April removed from the post of chief whip by his party - Kerala Congress (Mani), the third biggest ally in the Oommen Chandy-led United Democratic Front government.
He was later suspended for constantly attacking Finance Minister K M Mani, the leader of the party.
George said: "My conscience does not allow me to cast my vote to the present Congress-led government. The only way out is to resign as a legislator.
"I have now realised that the biggest mistake in my career was to merge my party - Kerala Congress (Secular) with Kerala Congress (Mani) in 2010," said George.
He is currently facing the heat as Thomas Unniyadan, the government's chief whip, has petitioned the speaker to disqualify him as a legislator.
Chandy, state Congress president V M Sudheeran and a few other Congress legislators have already testified before the speaker against George.
George, who hails from the rubber plantation area of Poonjar in Kottayam district, began his political career through the students' movement in the early 1970s.
He became a legislator for the first time in 1980 and again won when assembly elections were held two years later after the government fell. He lost the 1987 polls and did not contest the 1992 election.
Since 1996, George has never lost from Poonjar constituency.
For close to four decades, George has had an intense rivalry with Mani. In 2010, the two ended their acrimony.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Qatar National Library signed a strategic memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the Nation's Library (NsL) of the Republic of Turkey to expand knowledge in the fields of education, science and culture, and promote the development of librarianship.
The MoC was signed by Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library, H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari and Director of Administrative Affairs of Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, H E Ambassador Dr. Metin Kıratlı.
The partnership outlines broad areas of collaboration between the two libraries, including scientific, technical and cultural cooperation. The libraries will work together on capacity-building activities to enhance knowledge, skills and experiences through a series of staff exchange programs. They will also conduct online and in-person training activities related to cataloguing and classification, databases, and multimedia systems, among others.
On the occasion, Dr. Al Kawari said:“Partnerships with friendly countries like Turkey are special for us, as we share a common history and culture. This MoC is a celebration of the strong friendship between our countries and a firm cooperation in broad and diverse areas, beyond just culture and education. Our partnership adds to our ongoing collaborations with Turkey, as we also have a joint agreement with the NsL Turkey.”
Speaking to The Peninsula, the Minister of State said that the agreement will focus especially on access to Ottoman archives. Therefore, he said, a delegation will visit Ankara and Istanbul soon to discuss how to utilise this rich cultural heritage.
“Qatar and Turkey are enjoying strategic relationship which is strong politically, economically and now we want to take cultural ties to the same high level by signing this agreement,” he added.
Dr. Kıratlı said,“Over the last decade, Turkey and Qatar have been strengthening bilateral relations across various areas including political, educational, cultural and environmental. It gives us great pleasure to further expand the cultural harmony established between the two countries, by signing a new MoC. With increasing demand and interest in learning the Turkish language and culture, we see this cooperation as a long-term celebration of knowledge and learning.”
The NsL also donated 400 books by popular Turkish authors to Qatar National Library, covering topics including politics, public affairs, research and cuisine.
The books will expand and diversify the Library's existing collections and help the local community learn more about Turkey and its people.
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(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Manhattan, New York – May 2023 – Grinteq Among the Top Salesforce Consulting Companies by DesignRush
Grinteq, a certified Salesforce partner, is thrilled to announce that it has been recognized as one of the top Salesforce consulting companies by DesignRush, a renowned platform for discovering the best digital agencies and technology firms.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence, relentless pursuit of customer success, and dedication to delivering top-notch Salesforce solutions to businesses worldwide. Being featured on DesignRush's exclusive list signifies Grinteq's unparalleled expertise in leveraging Salesforce's powerful capabilities to transform businesses, streamline processes, and drive unparalleled growth. It demonstrates their ability to deliver exceptional results while providing outstanding customer service every step of the way.
What sets them apart from the competition is a team of highly skilled and certified Salesforce consultants and developers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project. With a deep understanding of Salesforce's ecosystem, they are well-equipped to design, implement, and optimize customized solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs and objectives.
This recognition by DesignRush has further fueled Grinteq's passion to continue delivering exceptional Salesforce consulting services, and helping businesses thrive in the digital era. They are more determined than ever to empower clients with the technology they need to grow and look forward to many more exciting milestones in the future.
“This achievement showcases our expertise while also inspires us to aim higher, innovate, and push the boundaries of what's possible,” said the CEO of Grinteq Sergei Lakishik.“As we celebrate this milestone, let's use it as a stepping stone to even greater achievements and continued growth. Thanks to our partners and clients with whom we shape the future of commerce and transform digital experience.”
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Nov. 10
By Diana Aliyeva – Trend:
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Thomas Greminger, the press service of the Uzbek president said in a message.
At the meeting, Greminger said that the priority areas of the Development Strategy of Uzbekistan for the next five years are fully in tune with the goals and priorities of the OSCE in all areas: security, economic-ecological and human dimensions.
Mirziyoyev congratulated a prominent Swiss diplomat on his appointment to a high and responsible post, emphasizing the interest of Uzbekistan in more active interaction with the OSCE, strengthening of mutual understanding on all issues of the organization's mandate.
The OSCE secretary general visited Uzbekistan to participate in the international conference 'Central Asia: Shared Past and Common Future, Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Mutual Prosperity' which opens Nov. 10 in Samarkand region.
It was stressed at the meeting that in Uzbekistan, this visit is considered as confirmation of the interest of the OSCE towards the cardinal changes in all spheres of life in the country, including the process of democratization, ensuring human rights, freedoms and interests, improving investment climate, and other key aspects of large-scale reforms.
Thomas Greminger highly appreciated the consistent and constructive steps of Uzbekistan towards strengthening relations with neighboring countries, including Afghanistan.
The distinguished guest expressed confidence that the results of the upcoming Samarkand conference, unprecedented in terms of the number of participants, will make it possible to achieve new dynamics of regional cooperation, strengthen mutual understanding and trust in this strategically important region.
The support and readiness of the OSCE and its office in Uzbekistan for joint work, exchange of experience and expert assistance in implementation of ongoing reforms in the country on a long-term basis was expressed.
At the meeting, other issues on the OSCE agenda, including current regional and international issues were also discussed.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Western allies are unlikely to invite Ukraine to join NATO while the war with Russia continues but are still negotiating language to signal their long-term commitment to Kyiv.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said this in an interview with politico , according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"I think the allies now are in agreement that a proper invitation is unlikely while they're engaged in a full-scale war," she said. Read also: zelensky: at summit in vilnius, ukraine should be given clear algorithm for joining nato
But she insisted NATO still wants Ukraine to get the message that it is with the war-torn country for the long haul - and is trying to find a way to show that in Vilnius.
"We want to signal to President Zelensky - if he comes in person - we care deeply about having a longer-term relationship with Ukraine and looking for ways to acknowledge, you know, all they've accomplished and that our support isn't going to fade away or that we're not going to get distracted," the ambassador said.
This year's meeting of NATO heads of state and government will take place in Vilnius on July 11-12.
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Apple plans to release iPhone 14 on September 7 in flurry of gadgets
(MENAFN) According to those with knowledge of the situation, Apple intends to have a launch event on September 7 to introduce the iPhone 14 range, launching the most recent model of a product that accounts for more than half of its sales.
The release of the new iPhones will mark the beginning of a hectic fall product season that also features many new Macs, high-end and low-end iPads, and three different Apple Watch models.
At a risky time for the sector, Apple is revamping its flagship product. As customers struggle with inflation and an unstable economy, smartphone sales have started to decline. However, Apple seems to be doing better than its competitors: The company has informed suppliers that it does not anticipate a decline in demand after the iPhone's strong sales in the previous quarter.
The Cupertino, California-based tech firm frequently unveils new Apple Watch models in addition to the iPhone. This year, Apple is anticipated to follow its regular practice of releasing the new iPhone in stores roughly a week and a half after it is introduced. A few retail store staff members have been instructed to get ready for a significant new product introduction on September 16.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who is known for films like 'Pokiri', 'Vamsi', 'Aagadu' and others, recently said that he was absolutely blown away by Bollywood actor Bobby Deol's appearance in the latter's upcoming movie 'Animal', which stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead.
The upcoming film, which is set to clash at the box-office with the Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Sam Bahadur', has been directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and stars Bobby as the antagonistic force.
At a recent promotional event for 'Animal', Mahesh Babu couldn't contain his admiration for Bobby Deol's role. As the trailer unfolds, Bobby Deol's presence escalates, eventually stealing the spotlight and setting the stage for a clash with Ranbir Kapoor.
Mahesh Babu, visibly impressed, said:“Bobby, you come in the end, and you blew my mind - my phone just dropped. The transformation is stunning, and as an audience, it's very inspiring for us. I can't wait to watch you on the big screen.”
The film is Sandeep Reddy Vanga's third film after 'Arjun Reddy' and the Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Kabir Singh' both of which were blockbusters. 'Animal' releases in cinemas on December 1.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, May 21 (Petra) –– Jordan condemned the opening today of Paraguay's embassy in Jerusalem as a violation of the United Nations Charter and relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
Minister of State for Media Affairs and official government spokesman, Mohammad Momani, said the embassy move is null and void and has no legal effect, stressing that East Jerusalem is the capital of the state of Palestine.
"Jordan's position is consistent with its categorical rejection of the relocation to Jerusalem of any embassy to Israel, as such a move constitutes a unilateral action that has no legal effect and is condemned by Jordan and rejected by the majority of world nations," he said.
He said world rejection of the US embassy move to Jerusalem was manifest when 128 countries voted against it at the UN General Assembly and in a UN Security Council vote, where the majority of nations opposed it.
The government spokesman pointed out that it is the duty of states to support the resolutions of the UN General Assembly and international legitimacy on Jerusalem and the Palestinian issue, not to violate them and encourage the perpetuation of occupation, violence and chaos.
He urged adherence to the international legitimacy resolutions, notably Security Council resolution 478, which demanded that all countries refrain from transferring their embassies in Israel to Jerusalem.
East Jerusalem is an occupied city under the international legitimacy resolutions and the international law, and that any tampering or prejudice to the status quo is a provocation to the feelings of Muslims and Christians around the world, Momani said.
The spokesman stressed that such individual and unilateral decisions are irresponsible and would entrench the violence and chaos in the region, ratchet up tension around the world and encourage Israel to persist in violating international law and international legitimacy resolutions.
He reiterated Jordan's call for launching serious and effective efforts to revive the peace process and start real negotiations within a specific timeline, pointing out the need for concerted efforts by the international community to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution and international legitimacy resolutions that guarantees the setting up of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital along the lines of June 4, 1967, to restore peace and security to holy Jerusalem among Muslims, Christians, Jews and to the entire region.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Sun 22 May 2022, 2:55 PM
Last updated: Sun 22 May 2022, 3:00 PM
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Sunday reported 364 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 356 recoveries and no deaths.
Total active cases stand at 13,944.
The new cases were detected through 232,385 additional tests.
The total number of cases in UAE as on May 22 are 904,830, while total recoveries stand at 888,584. The death toll now stands at 2,302.
Spain on Saturday eased Covid entry rules for unvaccinated tourists from outside the European Union, in a boost for the key tourism sector ahead of the peak summer holidays.
Until now travellers from outside the bloc - including Spain's main tourism market Britain - could only enter with proof of vaccination or recovery from Covid-19.
But as of Saturday visitors from outside of the EU will also be allowed to enter Spain with a negative Covid test result, the transport ministry said in a statement.
PCR tests must be carried out in the 72 hours prior to departure to Spain or an antigen test 24 hours prior to departure.
Meanwhile, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates praised Abu Dhabi-led Hope Consortium for developing a world-class Covid-19 vaccine hub in the Capital.
Gates, a vaccine advocate, visited Abu Dhabi Ports' state-of-the-art cold and ultra-cold storage facility that can hold all temperature brands of Covid-19 vaccines.
“It's very modern. It got a lot of great refrigeration capacity, things are tracked very well,” he said at the KIZAD facility in remote area of Al Samha.
With an extensive end-to-end vaccine supply chain, the Consortium, along with its partners, have been able to deliver millions of vaccines from the point of manufacture to the point of immunisation.
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An Indian loan of 45 million dollars for the construction of the port of Kankesanthurai…
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Colombo, Jun 19 (AdaDerana): Sri Lankan Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation said that the Indian government has provided financial assistance of US$45 million for the development of Kankesanthurai Port (KKS ).
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said that as a result, Kankesanthurai port should be developed quickly.
Minister de Silva said that after the development of the port, there are plans to start cargo operations directly from India.
The Ministry of Finance of Sri Lanka and the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) signed an agreement in this regard in January 2018. The modernization project would make KKS Harbor a full-fledged commercial port, further strengthening the efforts of Sri Lanka to become a regional seaport. center.
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DENVER, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverCommerce Inc. (NASDAQ: EVCM), a leading service commerce platform, today announced that management will present at the following upcoming investor conferences:
- Chief Executive Officer Eric Remer, will present at the Oppenheimer 25th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference in. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 8:15 a.m. ET.
- Chief Financial Officer Marc Thompson will present at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference in Boston, MA. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
The links to the live webcasts for the conferences will be made available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at: .
EverCommerce is a leading service commerce platform, providing vertically-tailored, integrated software-as-a-service ('SaaS') solutions that help more than 600,000 service-based businesses accelerate growth, streamline operations and increase retention. Its modern digital and mobile applications create predictable, informed and convenient experiences between service professionals and their end consumers. Specializing in Home Services, Health Services and Fitness & Wellness Services industries, EverCommerce solutions include end-to-end business management software, integrated payment acceptance, marketing technology and customer engagement applications. Learn more at EverCommerce.com.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan.6
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The Azerbaijani Tax Code was subjected to amendments due to a significant change in economic conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading and a temporary tax regime was imposed in 2020 in order to improve the financial situation of taxpayers operating in a number of areas, Trend reports referring to the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan.
The temporary tax regime also covered the catering sector, which suffered from the pandemic. Simplified taxpayers working in this area were provided with a discount of 50 percent of the tax amount.
Besides, the deadline for submitting applications for the use of the right to be payers of simplified tax by persons engaged in public catering, registered for value-added tax (VAT), had been extended until September 1, 2020. On the basis of the submitted application, these persons act as payers of the simplified tax, and the provisions of the temporary tax regime are applied to the goods and services provided. The temporary tax regime expired on January 1, 2021.
According to the service, if persons who are VAT payers and carry out activities in the field of public catering, after the expiration of this period, continue their activity on registration for VAT, they are obliged to provide the tax authority with information in the prescribed form about the goods remaining at their disposal.
The State Tax Service approved and posted on its official website the information form 'on goods acquired by persons operating in the public catering sector and being simplified taxpayers, while continuing their activity within VAT registration after January 1, 2021', to be submitted by such taxpayers.
The purpose of providing the information is to ensure non-imposing of VAT on the simplified taxpayers when they submit the goods, for which VAT isn't refundable, that is, to relieve them from the burden of paying VAT twice for the same goods. Subsequent submission of the goods shown in the form, including their write-off as part of public catering services, won't be considered within VAT-imposable turnover.
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(MENAFN) In a crucial matchup in the NBA Eastern Conference finals, the Boston Celtics emerged victorious with a commanding 110-97 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday. The Celtics' triumph in front of their home crowd at TD Garden forces a Game 6 and keeps their hopes alive in the series.
Derrick White led the charge for the Celtics, showcasing his scoring prowess with an impressive 24 points against the Heat. Marcus Smart was also instrumental in the victory, contributing 23 points and displaying his defensive prowess with five steals. The dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown made significant contributions, each tallying 21 points. Tatum, in particular, showcased his versatility by adding eight rebounds and an impressive 11 assists to his stat line.
On the Miami side, Duncan Robinson led the scoring effort for his team with 18 points, while Bam Adebayo made his presence felt with 16 points and eight rebounds. Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin both contributed 14 points for the Heat, but their efforts were not enough to secure the win against a determined Celtics team.
With this away loss, the Heat still maintain a 3-2 lead in the series, leaving them one win away from securing a spot in the 2023 NBA finals. On the other hand, the Celtics find themselves in a must-win situation to keep their playoff journey alive.
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I am witnessing good time, says Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – PTI chairman Imran Khan has said that coming days are very important for country’s history.
Talking to the media on Tuesday, he said that people were witnessing bad time, but he was witnessing good time.
“I am seeing a movement and we will fight in each way. “We will also come on roads. We got excellent training during the sit-in,” he said.
The PTI chairman said that the real match would start now.
He said that the institutions would be strengthened to end corruption.


Switzerland will participate in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Parliament approved the CHF17.6 million ($18.7 million) budget for the Swiss Pavilion on Thursday without opposition.
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The budget for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai was CHF15 million. This was postponed by the Covid pandemic and ended up taking place from October 2021 to March 2022.
The next World Expo will be held in Osaka from April 13 to October 13, 2025. It will be dedicated to the theme“Designing future society for our lives”. It is expected to welcome some 150 participating countries and 28 million visitors, said Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
The Swiss Pavilion will focus on life sciences, environmental protection and artificial intelligence, themes that allow Switzerland to position itself in the world, Cassis said.
Japan is an important country in Swiss foreign policy, he stressed.“From an economic point of view, it is the eighth-largest export market.”'Positive image transfer'
Of the CHF17.6 million budgeted, the aim is for sponsors to finance CHF4.4 million. Cassis recalled the foreign ministry's new guidelines on working with sponsors.“The stricter rules should allow a positive image transfer.”
Cassis had to deal with negative headlines when it was revealed that the Swiss pavilion in Dubai was partly sponsored by American tobacco company Philip Morris. Also, in 2019 it turned out that the opening of the Swiss embassy in Moscow had been sponsored by a Russian oligarch.
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Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Yesteryear actress Hema Malini, who is known as the dream girl of Bollywood, recreated a scene from her movie 'Seeta Aur Geeta' which clocked 50 years of its release recently.
It so happened that 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs' contestants Rafa and Prajyot performed to the songs 'Kal Ki Haseen Mulaqat Ke Liye' and 'O Saathi Chal' during the show's special episode, 'Hema Malini- Dream of Heros', which received positive response from everyone on the show.
Right after the performance, Hema Malini revealed that her iconic film 'Seeta Aur Geeta' has completed 50 years. It was then that show host Bharti requested Hema Malini to come on stage and recreate a scene from the film with her to celebrate the golden jubilee of the movie.
They went on to recreate the scene where Kaushalya (played by Manorama) is initially asking Geeta (played by Hema Malini) to make tea for her and do household chores assuming she is Seeta and then Geeta takes stand for her and turns the table for her in the house forever.
Bharti Singh was super excited after sharing screen time with Hema Malini. She said 'Today my dream has come true to shoot a scene with you.'
'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs', airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m. (IST), on Zee TV.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Ministry of Education on Monday launched a project that connects its administrative and educational institutions across the Kingdom with Internet services and advanced solutions and technologies.
Speaking at a presser, Education Minister Omar Razzaz said that the project will connect 2,764 schools and directorates with Internet and Intranet networks aiming to increase the quality of education.
The JD 9.5 million project, which is implemented by Umnia with the supervision of the Special Communications Commission (SCC), will build infrastructure in schools to raise the speed of the Internet from 2 Mbps to 15 Mbps, and to 50 Mbps in directorates, Razzaz said.
'The project will enhance utilising technology in education, provide distinguished educational environment and enable schools and directories to communicate using e-conference [tools]' Razzaz added.
The minister said that the initiative will facilitate the use of the ministry's projects, such as the online courses developed in partnership with the EDRAAK platform, which includes four Tawjihi level courses in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and English.
EDRAAK is also scheduled to launch an online educational content for all levels, in cooperation with the ministry and with funding from Google by next year, EDRAAK's CEO Sherin Yaaqoub said.
During his presentation, Razzaz said that the availability of online educational content will decrease the financial burdens incurred by private courses, especially for those who are struggling financially.
SCC director general, Brigadier-General Ali Asaaf said that the project has also provided schools and directorates with 1,2000 surveillance camera systems and biometric time punching system for employees.
Umnia's CEO Ziad Shatara expressed his pride for being a part of the largest e-networking project in Jordan that 'merges low costs with high quality'.
Shatara noted that his company is providing free Internet to all schools and directorates as part of Umnia's corporate social responsibility.
Assaf said that the free Internet provided by Umnia will annually save the ministry JD350,000.
Other 780 schools are soon to be connected with Internet services, Shatara concluded.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Yanbu, Jan. 11, 2023, SPA -- The Royal Commission for Yanbu won the Arab Award for Operation and Maintenance in its third branch, after chosen as the best body that supported the role of maintenance in sustainability, environment and clean energy for 2022 at the level of Arab world.
This came on the sidelines of the activities of the International Conference on Operation and Maintenance, being hosted by Riyadh on January 9-11 under the theme 'The Role of Maintenance in Sustainability, Environment and Clean Energy'.
The Arab Award for Operation and Maintenance aims to encourage the best practices in the implementation and performance of operation and maintenance work in the Arab countries, with the aim of raising the level of performance of workers and companies in this field, encouraging initiatives and creativity in the public and private sectors, and demonstrating and presenting successful effective experiences and applications to establish the importance of operation and maintenance, in addition to spreading the culture of excellence in the operation and maintenance sector in the Arab world by measuring the extent of progress and development in the performance of the entities operating in the operation and maintenance sector, and the extent to which they apply international standards and best practices, and helping institutions and individuals to continuously improve the quality of their work and performance.
Yanbu Royal Commission governorate comes as part of the ongoing support of the prudent leadership of the Royal Commission to raise the level of quality of life in Yanbu Industrial City, and keep pace with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
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Los Angeles, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian-born Singporean actress Anjana Vasan, whom many will remember from 'Spider-Man: Far From Home', has been newly cast in Season 4 of the BBC America action thriller series 'Killing Eve'. Season 4 will debut on February 27.
Camille Cottin, the French actress most recently seen in Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci', has been upped to a series regular and the Royal Shakespeare Company's Robert Gilbert finds himself in the cast, where French celebrity actress Marie-Sophie Ferdane will now be a recurring guest star, reports 'Variety'.
The series follows MI6 spy Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) as she chases down international assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). Cottin plays Hélène, the highest-up revealed member of The Twelve, an organisation that hires assassins to commit murders.
Vasan will play Pam, a young new assassin in training whose work in the family funeral business granted her solace from her relationship with her bullying brother, notes 'Variety'. Vasan is best known for starring in the Channel 4 sitcom 'We Are Lady Parts' as Amina, and has also appeared in 'Cyrano' and 'Mogul Mowgli'.
Gilbert will play Yusuf, a warm and charismatic ex-army bad boy who works to help Eve on her mission of revenge. He recently appeared as Angus in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' with other previous credits including 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' and 'Ready Player One'.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- As part of its commitment to participate in various activities and events that contribute to the development and well-being of the society, BankDhofar staff recently participated in the 14th Annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon, organised by the Oman Cancer Association (OCA).
The walk took place at Qurm Natural Park, and was aimed at spreading awareness on breast cancer. The walk, which is held annually as part of the global Breast Cancer Awareness Month, witnesses the attendance of a large number of volunteers, who gather to show their support to the campaign.
On participating in the annual event, Sami Omar al Zadjali, executive manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, said, 'We are honoured to join the local communities we serve in, showing our support to breast cancer patients and their families.
'As we all know, cancer is a disease that has affected a number of individuals and families, either directly or indirectly, and our staff are passionate about supporting those currently affected.'
As part of its transformation strategy 'Together 2020', which aims at reaffirming its position as a leading bank in the sultanate and the best in the Gulf, BankDhofar continues to provide the best customer experience, innovative products and creative services that are custom-made to meet the needs and requirements of our customers. BankDhofar Believes that happy, engaged and healthy employees are the cornerstone of a successful organisation, therefore transformation programmes have placed employees at the forefront through a number of initiatives.
Established in 2004, Oman Cancer Association's objective is to create public awareness for all types of cancers, through community-based programmes and spread the importance of self-examination and early presentation as the key to early diagnosis and proper, timely intervention.
The association primarily aims to educate the community on the early signs and symptoms of different cancers.
Oman Cancer Association works hand in hand with the healthcare providers in the field of cancer management as a patient support group, helping patients get early appointments of appropriate doctors and also acting as a support for patients to help them understand the problem.
CSR is an important pillar of BankDhofar's operations.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The usually beaming UAE Capital switched off its lights to join the world in observing Earth Hour on Saturday.
Public and private sector firms, organisations, hotels, malls and the rest went dark to raise awareness about the growing climate change threats.
The iconic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque switched off its lights at 8:30 pm.
Organisations like Adnoc also stepped forward to protect and preserve the planet. Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center switched off its lights completely for an hour. The entire hotel, even the lobby and its Fifth Street Cafe, was lit with candles.
Requesting its guests to participate in the campaign, the hotel had a hugely successful Earth Hour. General manager Matthias Widor said the hotel showed its support for the fight against global warming. "By participating in Earth Hour, we send out a powerful global message about environmental awareness and energy conservation. Understanding the consequences of our actions and how it has affected our world is very important to us. We want to overcome malpractices which possess a threat to the environment, to minimise further damage for the future generations," Widor said.
Abu Dhabi residents, too, joined in with gusto.
Vipin Prabhakaran, sales manager at a private company, said such days are great reminders for preserving the environment for future generations. "I have observed Earth Hour ever since it started. Not just today, I always suggest all my friends and family to consume power and water judiciously. My daughter has, in turn, asked her friends to follow this practice and I am glad that the word is spreading on the benefits of conserving energy," Prabhakaran said.
M Hotel Downtown by Millennium too was entirely candle-lit, including the lobby, restaurants and outer areas. Hotel general manager Cornelia Erhardt said Earth Hour represented the hotel's philosophy of being environmentally-friendly and seeking to drive change in any way to counter global warming and its effects.
"We are delighted to join the whole city in recognising the importance of social responsibility and preserving our natural resources by minimising our impact on the environment through this day, as well as throughout the years to come," Erhardt said.
Many residential areas and cultural associations were also seen in the dark for Earth Hour.
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