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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Reinforcing its position as one of Oman's most dynamic and innovative Islamic banking institutions, Alizz Islamic Bank was recently listed among the fastest growing banks in the Middle East by Banker Middle East magazine.
Commenting on bank's inclusion in this prestigious list of banks, Salaam al Shaksy, chief executive officer of Alizz Islamic bank, said: 'We are proud to be recognised for our growth in just under four years from commencement of operations. Alizz Islamic Bank continues to make strides in our mission to become the premier Islamic financial services provider in the country by providing innovative solutions and top notch services to our clients. The banking industry is a heavily competitive market and for such a young bank to receive such a recognition is a testament to our strategy as an organisation.'
'Alizz Islamic bank is committed to providing the best products and services to customers, offering over 35 Sharia'a compliant solutions that meet the needs of both individual and corporate customers alike. Our business model is customer centric and designed to meet the needs of the various segments of society,' he added.
Alizz Islamic Bank recently announced its strong second quarter results for 2017 with financing receivables reaching RO386.95mn, registering a growth of 56.21 per cent compared to the same period of last year. Deposits grew by RO213.02mn from the same period last year, representing a growth of 100.31 per cent to reach RO425.38mn. Net operating income grew by 19.39 per cent compared with the same period last year to reach RO5.26mn.
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Doha: Qatar Airways has warned public against participating in fraudulent competitions offering Qatar Airways tickets as prize.
The airline said that this is not an official Qatar Airways competition and participating may compromise the user's personal information.
The airline further said that all their competitions and offers are available on their official website or official social media channels.
Qatar's national airline tweeted a ‘Public alert on fraudulent competition' saying that 'It has come to our attention that members of the public are being encouraged to participate in a fraudulent sweepstake to win Qatar
Airways travel tickets after sharing it on Facebook.
'Please note that this is not an official Qatar Airways competition, and participating may compromise your personal information.
'All Qatar Airways official competitions are announced on Qatar Airways official social media channels and on the qatarairways.com website.
For some time, people were sharing some fake links on social media urging public to share the link to win tickets from Qatar Airways. Clicking on fake or compromised links could cause malware attack on your computer or smartphone.
It's very important to make sure any link you click is from an authenticated or trusted source. Some fake links looks very close to the real ones with a very small difference in spelling to dupe the unsuspecting user.
There were other such fake competitions before offering iPhones as the giveaway.
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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent address to the Federal Assembly, the country's national legislature, delivered key insights into the nation's future development and strategic goals. Spanning a record-breaking two hours and six minutes, the speech covered a range of topics, focusing predominantly on domestic issues ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
In his comprehensive address, President Putin emphasized Russia's resilience, highlighting the nation's ability to tackle complex challenges and overcome attempts to constrain it. He asserted that despite Western efforts to destabilize Russia, similar to their actions in Ukraine, the country has stood firm against external pressures, preserving national unity and thwarting attempts to interfere in its internal affairs.
Looking ahead, Putin underscored Russia's commitment to defending its freedom, preserving its history and traditions, and further developing democratic institutions. He made it clear that Russia will not allow external interference and will safeguard its sovereignty.
The president announced five new national projects and outlined goals for 2030, emphasizing a focus on socio-economic initiatives and tax reforms. These initiatives aim to propel Russia forward, addressing both domestic challenges and opportunities for growth.
A notable aspect of Putin's address was the emphasis on Russia's military potential. He highlighted the significant growth in the country's combat capabilities, attributing it to the acquisition of substantial combat experience and the emergence of a new generation of talented commanders. Putin expressed confidence in the competence of these commanders to adeptly carry out missions, utilize new equipment, and tackle diverse tasks.
As Russia gears up for the upcoming presidential election, Putin's address serves as a comprehensive roadmap for the nation's future development, emphasizing resilience, sovereignty, and military strength. The proposed national projects and socio-economic initiatives signal a commitment to addressing internal challenges and fostering growth, setting the stage for a dynamic period in Russian governance and geopolitics.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 8. The Council of
Commanders of the Border Troops of the Commonwealth of Independent
States (CIS) is the body making a significant contribution to the
CIS development, the Assistant to the President - Head of the
Department for Military Affairs of the Presidential Administration
of the Republic of Azerbaijan Maharram Aliyev said, trend reports.
Aliyev made the remark during the 86th meeting of the Council of
Commanders of the Border Troops in Baku.
The Council of Commanders of Border Troops was created by the
July 6, 1992 decision of the CIS Heads of State Council. In
accordance with Article 31 of the UN Charter, it is a body of the
CIS Heads of State Council on the issues of protecting the external
borders of the Commonwealth's member states and ensuring the stable
"The role of the council is to contribute to strengthening
mutual understanding and interaction in ensuring security on the
borders of our countries. This body not only contributes to
strengthening security, but also actively promotes the development
of cooperation between the CIS countries," he noted.
"Through coordination and joint efforts, we create reliable
protection of our borders and resist modern challenges and threats.
The Council of Commanders of the Border Troops is the main forum
for discussing strategic issues and making agreed decisions aimed
at maintaining peace and stability in the region," he said.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) has announced that only two livestock per month can be imported for personal use.
In an announcement made regarding the permits for importing livestock (goats, sheep and cows), the ministry stated that a citizen can import two livestock every month for personal use. 'Permit requests can be made using the website ( www.customs.gov.om ) or at the customs offices at the borders. The permit request must be applied within at least 24 hours before the import process.'
As for commercial import of the above mentioned livestock, the importer must have a commercial registration with a permission for the said purpose.
The customs permit must be applied for on the website (www.customs.gov.om) and the livestock must be held in quarantine according to Article 37 of the regulations of the Veterinary Quarantine Act.
The announcement also mentioned the required documents for the application:
- Government issued veterinary medical certificate
- Certificate proving the animal to be Brucella disease free
- Certificate of origin
- Import permit
Additionally, H E Dr Fuad bin Ja'afar bin Mohammed al Sajwani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries issued a decision banning fish import and export consignments through Khatmat Malaha land check point for one year beginning from June 12.
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Doha: In the series of capacity building programmes, Olive International School (OIS), Doha-Qatar organised an interactive session on the topic, 'Reboot Your Potential' with the students of Grade 9, 10 and 11.
The facilitator of this session was Dr. Rajeev Thomas (M.A, MBA, Ph.D.), who is an international speaker, a life coach and an author.
His motivational books include 'Let's Move Mountains', 'My Father', and 'NRI'.
Dr. Rajeev Thomas kindled a spark to awaken the potential in students to face challenges in life situations and student life.
He encouraged the young minds of OIS to use four thumb rules in life; namely, the power of focus, the power of faith, the power of 'your' action and power of gratitude to lead a productive and meaningful life.
The Principal of OIS, Jacob Mathew expressed his gratitude towards the facilitator by presenting him with a memento as a token of appreciation.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) For the Russian Federation, maintaining its positions in the east of Ukraine and keeping a land corridor to the temporarily occupied Crimea running remains a priority.
Brigadier General Oleksiy Hromov, Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Department at the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said this at a briefing in Kyiv on Thursday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'The priority of the Russian Federation remains to maintain positions in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as the land corridor to the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea,' said Hromov. Read also: no signs of powerful strike group being created in belarus - ukraine's defense intel
According to his data, the enemy is focusing efforts on conducting offensive operations in the Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions, while in the Kupyansk, Lyman, Novopavlivka, and Orihiv directions, the enemy is conducting active defense operations on captured lines.
The General Staff official noted that throughout this week, the invaders carried out offensive action in the Kharkiv and Kupyansk directions, with no success. The enemy also carried out a number of missile and air strikes on the objects of the civil infrastructure across Ukraine.
Hromov emphasized the artillery and missile attacks on the populated areas of Ukraine from the territory of the Russian Federation. At the same time, according to the official, armed provocations regarding violation of the state border are not ruled out.
'We expect that the enemy will continue to maintain military presence in the border areas in order to prevent the transfer of our troops to most urgent areas in the zones of active hostilities,' said the representative of the General Staff.
As reported, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated about 89,440 Russian invaders so far.
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GUEST OF HONOUR: Fareed Khalil al-Siddieqy
Qatar Charity (QC) in partnership with Pakistan Welfare Forum (PWF) generated a donation of QR1.69 million during a recent fund-raising event held by the Pakistani community in Qatar. The event was presided over by Fareed Khalil al-Siddieqy, Head of Admin Support Division at QC. It was attended by the officials of Embassy of Pakistan and prominent members of the Pakistani community. A number of professionals, businessmen and philanthropists from the community also participated in the event. The donations announced will be utilised for the education and welfare of deserving members of the community in Qatar.
PRESIDENT, PWF: Ahmad Hussain.
Fareed Siddieqy, speaking on the occasion as the guest of honour, hailed the partnership between QC and PWF and informed the participants that QC had been working with various communities in the country for a long time and had established a special centre to take care of deserving and the needy individuals and families. 'QC has also been arranging various other activities for the communities every year, including sports, health and cultural events, Fareed added. He said that every year QC organised a special project during Ramadan called ‘Barahat Aljaleyat' for each community on daily basis offering Iftar with briefings on the importance of Ramadan.
He hoped that it would be the beginning of a new and long-term partnership between QC and PWF aimed at carrying out joint welfare projects, including education and financial support for the deserving families of the Pakistani community.
FOUNDING MEMBER, PWF: Mohammed Idrees Anwar.
Ahmad Hussain, PWF President, appreciated QC for its support and co-operation. He said the partnership between QC and PWF would carry out different projects providing the opportunity to those, who value social responsibility and pay back to the society and community. He also outlined a comprehensive ‘PWF Community Development Programme'. The programme will identify maximum number of out-of-school children. These children will be groomed, transferred to regular schools and ultimately, transformed into an asset for the society after being equipped with education and skills. He especially thanked Education Above All (EAA), a global foundation working for rights of children, for accepting and supporting PWF's endeavours for the education of the deserving students.
Hussain further said that other welfare programmes of PWF, including medical support to the needy, would also be strengthened. He appreciated the trust and support of the Pakistani community for PWF since its inception. He said that the strength of PWF lay in support from all Pakistani fora and associations in Qatar.
Mohammed Idrees Anwar, a PWF's founding member, gave an inspirational speech and recited various verses of Holy Qur'an and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about giving special care to the needy through Zakat and Sadaqa. He encouraged the participants to be generous and become PWF members. He said that PWF had managed to engage the community through consistent and committed efforts under the patronage of Embassy of Pakistan and with co-operation of QC. He added that the community admired PWF for its welfare endeavours and the forum also pledged to reach out to those who were in need of support.
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Gurugram, March 7 (IANS) Worxpertise, a global digital business solutions company, announced the implementation of a new Menstrual Leave Policy for its female employees in India, effective from April 1, 2023.
This policy, the first of its kind in the Indian BPO industry, will provide women with 12 days of paid leave in a year to manage their menstruation-related challenges.
Despite increased period-awareness and education over the past few years, menstruation in India is still a taboo subject. With this new policy, worxpertise aims to support its women employees in self-care during their periods and menopause without depleting their sick or other leaves.
The menstrual leave policy can be availed every month, with one leave per month for women worxperts, whether working from the office or home. The process for availing of these leaves is the same as for other types of leave and can be accessed through the company's HRIS employee portal.
'We are a small but fast growing company, and while we expand our business, there are certain core principles that we want to adhere to. One of these is about creating an environment where all our women colleagues can grow professionally and personally without any discrimination,' said Rajiv Gupta, Founder & MD, worxpertise.
The new policy is a no-questions-asked policy, with the aim of ending the taboo surrounding menstruation in India. If a woman worxpert wants to avail leave due to menstruation-related discomfort, she should feel no shame in doing so.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Armed forces in Yemen aligned with former President Ali Abdullah Saleh claim to have successfully fired a domestically made ballistic missile at a Saudi Arabian military base in that country's southwestern border region of Asir, Sputnik reported.
According to Yemen's Arabic-language Al-Masirah television network, cited by Press TV, forces in the wartorn country have claimed a successful hit by a domestically manufactured short-range Badr-1 missile on the Al-Jarbah military base.
The report added that the projectile was fired in retaliation for the Saudi regime's military campaign against the crisis-hit country and that it had hit the designated target with great precision, inflicting heavy damage to the camp, killing and wounding an unspecified number of Saudi soldiers.
The development comes a day after Yemeni forces reportedly fired a Qaher M-2 ballistic missile at another Saudi Arabian military base near the kingdom's border city of Jizan, about 600 miles south of Riyadh.
Earlier on Monday, Human Rights Watch said in a press release that Houthi forces violated the laws of war "by launching ballistic missiles indiscriminately at populated areas in Saudi Arabia on March 25, 2018", but also condemned the Saudi-led coalition's "indiscriminate" attacks on civilians in Yemen.
"Just as unlawful coalition airstrikes don't justify the Houthis' indiscriminate attacks, the Saudis can't use Houthi rockets to justify impeding life-saving goods for Yemen's civilian population," Middle East Director at Human Rights Watch Sarah Leah Whitson was quoted as saying in the release.
Millions of Yemenis remain in need of immediate humanitarian aid, according to the United Nations. The Yemeni Ministry of Human Rights announced in a statement on March 25 that the Saudi-led war had left 600,000 civilians dead or injured during the past three years.
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Last week, MicroVision (NASDAQ:MVIS) joined the chorus of stocks to buy on Reddit's WallStreetBets group. So, when the firm posted revenue of just $500,000, the ~ 20% drop post-earnings will leave bag holders.
MicroVision's CEO, Sumit Sharma, added to a positive outlook by sharing updates to its lidar schedule. The CEO said, "We are prepared and plan to share key performance data with potential customers, partners, or parties interested in a strategic transaction. We expect that a version of this first-generation long-range lidar sensor, after internal and external validation, reliability, and compliance testing, could be available for sale, in initial quantities, in the third or fourth quarter."
Investors seeking exposure to the autonomous driving and car technology space should look elsewhere. For example, NXP Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NXPI) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), through its Mobileye acquisition, are safer holdings.
MVIS continues to fail to prove itself. Speculators are only setting an over $3 billion market capitalization on hope alone. The firm will continue to bleed money. It will sell shares or issue debt to raise capital at the expense of shareholders.
Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) is another good alternative. The company pivoted its business to sensors and other chips. It failed along the way over the years but managed, this time, to grow earnings. MVIS stock is nowhere near that turnaround.
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The Beltrami County Sheriff's Department released this special weather statement Tuesday morning:
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Second Incident In Last 24 Hours In District
Srinagar- A 35-year-old woman was found hanging near her native village in Yarikhan area of Damhal Hanjipora in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday morning, officials said.
News agency KNO quoting an official reported that a woman (name withheld) was found hanging with walnut tree today morning, some 100 meters from her home in Yarikhan.
He said that a case has been registered and further investigations has been taken up in this regard.
Notably, this is the second incident in the last 24 hours in the district, as yesterday a 50-year-old man was found hanging in Turk Tachloo area of Kulgam.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Canada boasts 5 of the world's oldest plateaus, including the Canadian Shield, dating over 3 billion years, and the stunningly ancient Baltic and Guyana Shields, each around 2 billion years old. These geological marvels reveal our planet's ancient history
Canada is home to 5 of Earth's oldest plateaus, such as the 3-billion-year-old Canadian Shield, showcasing the planet's ancient geological heritage
It is one of the oldest geological regions on Earth. It is estimated to be over 2.5 billion years old and covers a significant portion of Western Australia
The Guyana Shield in South America is around 2 billion years old and covers parts of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil
The African Shield is a geological formation in Africa, primarily covering parts of South Africa and Western Australia. It dates back over 2 billion years
This craton, located in Brazil, is estimated to be around 2.5 billion years old. It is known for its ancient rock formations
Laurentian Plateau, is another ancient geological formation, with some areas dating back over 3 billion years. It covers a large part of eastern and northern Canada
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) After the white-ball leg, India and New Zealand are locking horns in the first of the two-match Test series at the Green Park in Kanpur. Notably, New Zealand beat India at home (2-0) in 2020 before tasting success in the ICC World Test Championship final (2019-21 cycle). The news from the center is that Ajinkya Rahane has won the toss and elected to bat.
Teams Here are the two teams
New Zealand (Playing XI): Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Ajaz Patel, Kyle Jamieson, William Somerville. India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Shreyas Iyer, Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav.
Details Key details about the match
Green Park in Kanpur is hosting the series opener. It will begin at 9:30 AM IST. The pitch in Kanpur will favor spinners in excess as the match progress. Therefore, the batsmen will need to toil on the last two days. One can watch the game live on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on the Hotstar app (paid subscription).
Information Head-to-head record: India 21-13 NZ
India lead New Zealand 21-13 as far as the head-to-head record is concerned. The two sides have met 60 times in Test cricket (26 matches have resulted in a draw). Both sides are 3-3 since September 2016.
Stats A look at the key stats
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has come up with a decision and introduced changes to the regulations governing non-government organizations (NGOs) under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). These changes require NGOs to annually report details of both moveable and immovable assets created using foreign funds.
The modifications involve adding two new clauses, (ba) for moveable assets and (bb) for immovable assets, to Form FC-4, which NGOs use to file their annual returns.
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The MHA has also extended the validity of FCRA licenses for entities whose licenses were set to expire on September 30 and had pending renewal applications. These licenses will now remain valid until March 31, 2024.
In recent years, the centre has increased FCRA compliance measures, holding NGOs accountable for the receipt and utilization of foreign funds. Between 2019 and 2022, the MHA conducted inspections and audits of 335 NGOs and associations to ensure compliance with foreign funding rules.
According to MHA data, NGOs in India received a total of Rs 55,449 crore in foreign funding over the past three years. As of July 17, 2023, there were 16,301 NGOs in the country with valid FCRA licenses. In the last five years, over 6,600 NGOs had their FCRA licenses canceled for violations, and a total of 20,693 FCRA licenses have been canceled to date.
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The FCRA Act, which underwent amendments in September 2020, prohibits public servants from receiving foreign funding and mandates Aadhaar verification for all NGO office-bearers. Additionally, the amended law restricts the use of foreign funds for administrative purposes to 20%, down from the previous limit of 50%.
The revised FCRA rules also categorize organizations involved in political actions like strikes and road blockades, such as farmers' groups, students' associations, and caste-based organizations, as having a political nature.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) The deputies continue to test citizen patience, presenting legislative initiatives that seek to modify the electoral landscape, in order to adjust it to their exact size, because their chances of re-election are a hill that they will hardly be able to climb.
So much so, that the Government is preparing to approve a budget for 2024 far from all reality, because what it intends is to put the country in debt - allocating large funds to attract votes - and, in this way, keep its parasites draining money from the state coffers.
They seek public money, they want to legalize inadmissible and inappropriate electoral practices and immunize politicians who are in serious judicial trouble.
Impudence has replaced decency and now we can see without veils or concealments their true intentions, fueled by basic and unhealthy instincts.
The means or appearances do not matter, power is the only thing that interests them and if to achieve it they have to destroy the country, they do not hesitate to do so, as we have already seen.
Never in the history of this country has corruption been so open or excessive.
We citizens are about to lose our democracy, at the hands of a bagged gang. – LA PRENSA, Sep. 24.
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(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) shington April 16 - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States (US) decreased 3.4% in 2012 from 2011 level the 19th annual report released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says. The Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks submitted annually to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. Decrease in energy consumption in all sectors of the economy as well as decrease in carbon intensity for electricity generation due to fuel switching from coal to natural gas contributed to the GHG emissions drop. Higher fuel efficiency and limited new demand for passenger transportation decreased GHG emissions in this sector. GHG are the primary driver of climate change. They cause health issues rise in disease-spreading insects heat waves droughts and other extreme weather events. Under President Barack Obama's Climate Action Plan EPA is addressing carbon pollution from the power and transportation sectors. It is pushing to improve energy efficiency in homes businesses and factories. This includes increasing fuel efficiency for cars and light trucks for model years 2012-2025 that over the lifetime of these vehicles will save Americans more than $1.7 Trillion. EPA also increased energy efficiency through the Energy Star programme that saved Americans more than $26 Billion in utility bills in 2012. According to the report GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10 percent drop below 2005 levels. Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2012 were equivalent to 6526 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. These gases include carbon dioxide methane nitrous oxide hydro fluorocarbons per fluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec.10. Since the beginning
of commercial operations, on 31 December 2020, until now, the Trans
Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has transported 18.5 billion cubic meters
of gas, of which almost 16 billion went to in Italy alone, Luca
Schieppati, TAP managing director, told Sole 24 Ore, trend reports.
“As of 2022, TAP is expected to bring almost 10 billion cubic
meters to Italy, 3 billion cubic meters more than 7 billion cubic
meters in 2021,” he noted.
Schieppati went on to add that 25-28 million cubic meters of gas
per day was delivered via TAP in the last few months at the
reception terminal of Melendugno, in Puglia.
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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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, Sep 27 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday conducted surprise checks at various ministries and found a majority of ministers and Additional Chief Secretaries (ACS) and Secretaries coming late or absent.
When he reached the Education Department, he found both minister Professor Chandra Shekhar and ACS K.K. Pathak absent. Pathak however reached soon but the minister did not.
Calling up the minister over phone, the CM said: "I am roaming in your department and you are not present."
Nitish Kumar also visited the Industry Department and found Samir Mahaseth absent. However, the ACS of was found present.
He then reached the Building Construction Department around 10 a.m. and found minister Ashok Chaudhary missing. However, the minister reached two minutes after the arrival of Nitish Kumar who said that he was late today and treated like he was absent. "We had fixed the time to reach offices at 9.30 am on every working day in 2008 but you are late today, which means absent," Nitish Kumar told Chaudhary in a lighter vein.
The CM also went to the Liquor Prohibition Department and found minister Sunil Singh present in the office. However, in the agriculture Department, minister Kumar Sarvajeet was absent from the office and the secretaries were also not present.
During the surprise inspection, Nitish Kumar was accompanied by Chief Secretary to CM Dipak Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary S. Sidhartha, Patna Divisional Commissioner Kumar Ravi and other senior officers.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Miami, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards with the Biltmore Hotel recognized as one of the top hotels in Miami.
More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe. The Readers' Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. The full list of winners can be found here .
“We're thrilled to be included among a list of such excellent company in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards,” said Matthias Kammerer, Managing Director, the Biltmore Hotel,“It is a testament to our team's dedication to bring excellence to our guests each and every day.”
The Biltmore continues to expand upon its timeless classic Mediterranean-inspired architectural style while maintaining its status as a premier luxury hotel . Most recently, the landmark resort, completed a $35 million renovation of the entire property, including redesigned accommodations, lobby, spa, meeting spaces, fitness center, and its 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course.
For more information please visit or call (800) 727-1926. The 2021 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.
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The Biltmore Hotel - Miami THE BILTMORE HOTEL RECOGNIZED IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER'S 2021 READERS' CHOICE AWARD
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(MENAFN) The value of shipments from Gulistan district in northeast Iran jumped 47% in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), per compared to the same period over the past year, a provincial official said.
Darvish-Ali Hassanzadeh, head of the province’s Department of Industry, Mines and Commerce, said goods worth $67.8 million were shipped from the region within the four-month period. noted.
He named Turkmenistan, Iraq, Romania and Bulgaria as the main export destinations for the products of the indicated period.
As Ebrahim Hosseini, the director general of the region’s customs department, said earlier, the value of shipments from Golestan jumped 58% in the first 3 months of the current year, compared to the same period. from last year.
The official said that about 95,591 tons of goods worth $55.62 million were shipped from the region in the first 3 months of this year, which also represents a 27% increase in terms massive.
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UAE flights: Charges increased 4 times higher than usual rates
(MENAFN) Charges have reached more than four times higher than the usual rates in the last week of August, because of extraordinarily heavy inbound traffic from main destinations like India, Pakistan, UK and Egypt.
A lot of expatriate families and people visit their home nations for vacations in the summer holidays. The inbound traffic witnessed a big increase in the last couple of weeks of August before school reopening in the UAE.
Travel agents expect the India-Pakistan cricket match for the next Asia Cup in the UAE might give a boost to incoming traffic in the last week of August while corporate travel is going to stay strong as well.
“Airfares vary in terms of airlines and routes. But on average airfares are up four times in the last week of August when we compare them to regular days. The Indian subcontinent is the main sector that sees the most traffic and high airfares this time. On the European routes, it’s mainly the high-end people who have travelled for vacations and are returning at the end of the month.
But traffic is a bit low on the Nepal route this time,” on the words of TP Sudheesh, general director of Deira Tours and Travels.
He added that many of the flights are already sold out much in advance as almost all the families and residents buy return tickets well before.
“People know when the schools are going to reopen by the end of August. It’s not only students, families and non-teaching staff, even most of the other residents also book seats much earlier.
Since demand is very high and seat availability is limited, the airfares have gone much higher,” on the words of Sudheesh.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Day of Dignity and Freedom is marked in Ukraine on November 21.
It was established by a presidential decree of November 13, 2014 in honor of the beginning on this day of two significant events in recent Ukrainian history - the Orange Revolution of 2004 and the Revolution of Dignity of 2013, Ukrinform reports.
The Day of Dignity and Freedom became a kind of successor to the Day of Freedom, celebrated in honor of the Orange Revolution from 2005 to 2011 on November 22, but was canceled.
On November 21, 2013, the first protests were held in Ukraine in response to the decision of the then authorities to stop the country's course towards European integration and cancel the preparation process for signing the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union.
However, unlike the Orange Revolution, this time the defense of dignity and freedom cost many lives of Ukrainian patriots: 106 people were killed and more than 2,000 were wounded. In the spring of 2014, Russia launched its armed aggression, which was accompanied by the occupation of Crimea and parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
For the second year in a row, the Day of Dignity and Freedom is marked amid Russia's full-scale invasion, which began on February 24, 2022. Ukraine is again fighting for its freedom and independence, defending itself against the aggressor.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ukrainian military managed to partially drive Russian invaders out of the temporarily occupied areas as soon as they received Western weapons, namely artillery systems.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with Ouest-France , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Multiple launch rocket systems, artillery and our people's motivation played a decisive role. As soon as we received artillery, we managed to advance. CAESAR howitzers help us a lot,” Zelensky told.
In his words, armored vehicles are also important to Ukraine now, as they help to save the lives of the military.
“Such technologies as combat or reconnaissance drones are very important to us, as well as armored vehicles, in order to save human lives,” the President of Ukraine noted.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine will continue to ask partners about additional arms supplies.
“I keep a good dialogue with [French President – Ed.] Emmanuel Macron. He helps us. He knows we will ask for more weapons. We would like to see more decisive actions from Germany, Turkey and the United States, as there are few air defense system manufacturers. I wish France, same as other countries, did more. We need more weapons,” Zelensky stressed.
A reminder that Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated earlier the Ukrainian authorities would ask the West for more weapons until the country wins the war against Russia.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A UN body has ruled the detention of an Al Jazeera journalist held by Egyptian authorities for more than one year as 'arbitrary.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) also demanded the immediate release of Mahmoud Hussein, an Egyptian native who worked for Al Jazeera Arabic.
The 55-year old was arrested in December 2016 after travelling from Doha, where he was based, to Cairo to visit his family. OHCHR issued its report based on a petition submitted by the Washington, DC-based Robert F Kennedy Human Rights. 'Hussein's arbitrary detention is far from an isolated case; the Egyptian authorities' tactic of using indefinite pre-trial detention to restrain those who dare to act independently is a cornerstone of its repression of the press, civil society, and protesters, said the rights group, in a statement posted to its website.
'The [OHCHR] Working Group's decision in Hussein's case is an important step in holding the Egyptian government accountable for these widespread human rights violations.
Hussein was accused of 'incitement against state institutions and broadcasting false news with the aim of spreading chaos, allegations he, his lawyers and Al Jazeera strongly deny.
Hussein, who has been held in the notorious Tora maximum-security prison and suffers from physical and severe psychological duress, has not been officially charged.
The OHCHR report said that there is 'no legal basis in Egyptian law for Hussein's continued pre-trial detention.
Furthermore, authorities have 'failed to produce a single piece of evidence that could justify any of the charges informally brought against him.
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NDRC receives $189,000 grant
Jamestown’s youngest students will be receiving help from the federal government to prevent them from falling through the cracks.
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H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, chaired the Ministerial Development Council meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting discussed a number of legislations, policies and initiatives aiming to support the government work ecosystem, and insuring its continuous development to meet current and future needs.
The agenda discussed a number of decisions related to health care policies, national building regulations, national policy to promote healthy lifestyles in the UAE, as well as a comprehensive smart health initiative that aims to develop health services.
Also, discussions included a series of government reports.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Thu 22 Sep 2022, 1:55 PM
Last updated: Thu 22 Sep 2022, 2:24 PM
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 372 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 353 recoveries and no deaths.
Total active cases stand at 18,351.
The new cases were detected through 233,095 additional tests.
The total number of cases in UAE as on September 22 are 1,024,457 while total recoveries stand at 1,003,764. The death toll now stands at 2,342.
Doctors in the UAE are witnessing an influx of patients contracting seasonal flu with most of them experiencing mild to moderate symptoms.
They highlight that while it's difficult to clinically differentiate between Covid-19 and other viral illnesses based on the symptoms alone, testing for Coronavirus may be the only solution, when in doubt.
One differentiator could be“certain symptoms like loss of sense of smell (anosmia) or taste (ageusia) are seen in Covid-19 infection and rarely occur with flu. However, all patients should be tested for Covid as it is much more contagious than normal flu,” Gupta added.
As per the government guidelines, when patients have respiratory symptoms like sore throat, cough, or fever they must get tested for Coronavirus.
Meanwhile, Europe's medicines watchdog said Tuesday that Covid-19 cases and death rates were falling, but warned the pandemic 'is still ongoing' as it urged countries to roll out booster programmes before the winter.
Data collected over the last few weeks 'showed that there has been a decrease in the overall number of cases and deaths caused by Covid-19 in Europe,' the EU agency's head of vaccine strategy Marco Cavaleri said.
'However as autumn approaches we need to prepare for a new wave of infections in line with the trend shown by the virus in the past two years,' Cavaleri said, speaking at a European Medicines Agency press conference.
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Klobuchar visits Park Rapids today
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is spending this week visiting communities in northern Minnesota to discuss economic development and rural health care issues.
In Park Rapids today (Wednesday), Klobuchar will tour local health care facilities and discuss rural health care issues.
Klobuchar is holding roundtable discussions with businesses and local officials on rural health care and economic development issues, including tourism as well this week.
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(MENAFN) On Sunday, a substantial gathering of approximately 20,000 individuals took to the streets of the Belgian capital in a protest urging more ambitious measures to address climate change.
The demonstration unfolded outside Brussels' Nord (North) Station, coinciding with the ongoing COP28 talks in Dubai.
The assembled crowd, filled with activists and concerned citizens, proceeded to march towards Cinquantenaire Park. The route took them through Schuman Square, a notable location housing various European institutions.
The protesters aimed to emphasize the importance of robust global action on climate change, resonating with the ongoing international discussions in Dubai.
Demonstrators held banners, several of them reading, "Climate crisis is human rights crisis," "Break free from fossil fuels," as well as "Policy change not climate change."
Within the assembly of demonstrators at the rally, individuals prominently displayed Palestinian flags in solidarity, underscoring the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip. The presence of these flags served as a poignant expression of global concerns about the situation in the region.
Simultaneously, on a global scale, leaders of nations, government officials, representatives from civil society, and business entities are converging in the United Arab Emirates for the annual UN climate change conference. This gathering is a collective effort to intensify and expedite actions aimed at addressing the pressing challenges posed by the climate crisis.
The discussions and negotiations at the conference, scheduled to persist until December 12, reflect the shared commitment of participants to explore and implement effective strategies in response to the urgent climate-related issues facing the world today.
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NEW YORK - Trian Fund Management, which owns about $3 billion in Disney stock, has hired
Reevemark to support its campaign to get seats on the company board.
Reevemark's remit includes handling communications around Trian's ongoing push to get at least three board seats , which CEO Bob Iger turned down last week.
Trian, co-founded by activist investor Nelson Peltz, however, plans to launch a proxy campaign for board representation after it provided Disney the opportunity to“right the ship” last year. The announcement came following Disney's appointment of Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman and former Sky TV chief executive as new directors.
Reevemark also worked with Trian on its proxy fight last year.
“Since we gave Disney the opportunity to prove it could 'right the ship' last February, up to our re-engagement weeks ago, shareholders lost ~$70 billion of value. Disney's share price has underperformed proxy peers and the broader market over every relevant period during the last decade and over the tenure of each incumbent director. Investor confidence is low, key strategic questions loom, and even Disney's CEO is acknowledging that the company's challenges are greater than previously believed," Trian said in a statement.
"While James Gorman and Sir Jeremy Darroch represent an improvement from the status quo, the addition of these directors will not, in our view, restore investor confidence or address the root cause behind the significant value destruction and missteps that this Board has overseen. Trian intends to take our case for change directly to shareholders," it said.
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Stocks in Play
11/24/2022 - 10:10 AM EST - Rockcliff Metals Corporation : Announced a non-brokered private placement for the sale of flow-through units of the Company at a price of $0.025 per FT Unit and working capital units of the Company, in any combination, for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000. The Company is also pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of the Offering for gross proceeds of $1,300,000 consisting of 40,000,000 WC Units and 12,000,000 FT units. Red Cloud Securities Inc. will be acting as a finder on behalf of the Company for the Offering. Rockcliff Metals Corporation shares c.rclf are trading unchanged at $0.03.
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The Smart Qatar's TASMU Platform, one of the flagship initiatives implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has won one of the top three awards in the“Enabling Technologies” category at Smart City Expo 2021 in Barcelona. According to a statement from MCIT, the Enabling Technologies Award category recognises the efforts of international smart cities to advance innovation and technologies for the creation of a better future for cities and their citizens as part of the globally renowned event for the empowering and celebration of smart cities.
Reem al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development, at MCIT, said that TASMU Platform has been met with unprecedented success for the establishment of a digital ecosystem that drives Qatar's sustainable development in line with Qatar's National Vision 2030.“This recognition is a testimony for the boundless efforts of our team and partners to bring and develop digital solutions and services for the citizens and residents of Qatar,” al-Mansoori said.
TASMU is directed at providing smart technologies and solutions across the sectors of transport, healthcare, logistics, environment, and sports. The Programmes' cloud based TASMU Platform has been designed to enable the digital environment for Qatar's sustainable economic diversification.
It went live through collaboration between MCIT and its main partner, Ooredoo, which led the efforts through a consortium of world-class technological organisations to deliver on the vision of establishing a Smart Qatar as part of a knowledge-based sustainable economy that serves as a benchmark for the evolution of smart cities around the world. This endeavour was supported by local and international partners such as Malomatia and Microsoft, among many others.
With a primary focus on developing Qatar's unified national data ecosystem, the TASMU Platform enables cross-sector data sharing, underpinned by security and data governance policies. The Platform's national integration layer acts as an enabler, accelerating the deployment and go-to-market of smart use-cases by Qatar's government sectors, top enterprises and innovators worldwide. Each use-case strategically addresses national challenges that will improve the quality of life of citizens by creating a more efficient, sustainable and resilient smart Qatar.
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Twitter Inc plans to change the pricing of its Twitter Blue subscription to $11 (from $7.99) if paid for through its iPhone app, and $7 if paid for on the website, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person briefed on the plans.
The move was likely a pushback against Apple Inc's 30 per cent cut on any payments made by users via apps on the iOS operating system, the report said.
The lower pricing on the website was also likely to drive more users to that platform as opposed to signing up on their iPhones, the report said. It did not mention whether pricing would change for the Android platform as well.
Musk, who took ownership of Twitter in October, is planning to roll out the micro blogging site's verified service with different coloured checks for individuals, companies and governments, after a botched initial launch led to a surge in users impersonating celebrities and brands on the platform.
Twitter, Google (which owns the Android operating system), and Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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In a series of tweets last week, Musk listed various grievances with Apple, including the 30 per cent fee that the iPhone maker charges software developers for in-app purchases.
He also posted a meme suggesting he was willing to 'go to war' with Apple rather than paying the commission.
He later met Apple chief executive Tim Cook at the company's headquarters and tweeted that the misunderstanding about Twitter being removed from Apple's App Store was resolved.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Norway will send part of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine 'as soon as possible'.
Defense Minister of Norway Bjorn Arild Gram said this in an interview with AFP, Ukrinform reports with reference to france24 .
“Norway will send part of its fleet of German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine 'as soon as possible', indicating perhaps late March,” the report says.
It is noted that Norway was among several European countries that promised last week to deliver the tanks long sought by Ukraine in its battle against Russian forces, after Berlin gave its consent. Read also: ukraine may receive up to 100 tanks within three months – deputy foreign minister
The country has 36 Leopard 2 tanks, but has not said how many it will send to Ukraine.
'We haven't yet determined the number,' the Norwegian defense minister said.
As reported by Ukrinform, Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram earlier stated that Norway intends to transfer modern Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help it repel Russian aggression. According to local media, the Norwegian government is considering the transfer of up to eight Leopard tanks to Ukraine of 36 they have.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Screening programmes for developmental disorders in children are already in place as part of the Dubai Disability Strategy 2020, developed by the Dubai Executive Council in 2015.
A senior official from Dubai Health Authority (DHA), the body responsible for developing the health pillar of the strategy, said that the authority was working on having the screening programmes covered by insurance soon.
The developmental screenings programmes are being done at Primary Healthcare Centres for children, both Emiratis and expats, at the ages of nine, 18 and 36 months.
"We are also developing insurance packages for services being offered at the government sector, including diagnosis and early intervention programmes for people of determination - they should be in place by 2018," said Dr Latifa Rostamani, head of the People of Determination Service Office in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), DHA.
"However, some tests can be covered and others are not; this is still being worked out," she said.
The screenings include tests for hearing, vision, neurological and other specialized tests such as for speech and motor development.
"If any child is found to be positive during these screening tests, there are referred pathways for treatment," explained Dr Latifa.
She said that the authority had also signed a number of MoUs with some treatment centres after thorough assessments. "We are developing strategies to make it easier for families and children," she added.
Under the strategy, the DHA has developed the main health programmes for people of determination. These include Internal Classification of Diasability;
* Diagnosis & early interventions:The authority aims to insure that quality diagnosis and prevention services are available in health centres and clinics and develop models for early intervention that also take into consideration psychological factors.
* Health benefits and funding: This will include designing a registry for determined ones and implementing an integrated programme with a comprehensive classification system for diagnosing patients. Regulations will also be requested from decision makers, to ensure the programme's implementation.
* Inclusive Health Policy:The authority aims to integrate determined ones in society, based on quality medical services that promote equality in social and health activities and medical care.
* Rehabilitation & mental health:Situational analysis of rehabilitation and mental health was conducted and a full programme for rehabilitation services has been planned to provide a comprehensive programme, for rehabilitation and psychological programmes. The overall programme will focus on community-based rehabilitation
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(MENAFN) Elkhorn Valley Packing, a Kansas-based meat packer, is recalling 1.7 tons of ground beef after a sample tested positive for E. coli, according to a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released on Friday. The recall affects more than 3,400 pounds of boneless beef chuck that was packaged on February 16 and shipped to retail and wholesale locations, as well as hotels, restaurants, distributors, and federal establishments.
USDA officials have warned consumers not to eat the recalled meat and to either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. E. coli is a bacteria that may cause foodborne illnesses in both children and adults. The recalled products tested positive for an E. coli strain called STEC O103, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The USDA has provided a list of the affected package serial numbers on its website. As of now, no consumers have reported illnesses linked to the recalled meat, according to the agency.
Food recalls are a common occurrence, and the USDA has a responsibility to ensure that the food supply remains safe for consumption. While the agency works to prevent foodborne illnesses, the presence of harmful bacteria like E. coli can still occur. In this case, the recall serves as a precautionary measure to prevent potential illness and to ensure that any affected products are removed from the market.
Consumers can protect themselves from potential foodborne illnesses by thoroughly cooking meat products and by following proper food safety procedures when preparing and handling food. It is also important for consumers to stay informed about food recalls and to take appropriate action if they have purchased a recalled product. As the food industry continues to evolve, it is critical for both producers and consumers to prioritize food safety and to work together to prevent foodborne illnesses.
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ToDA to run UAE immersive shows to showcase rich UAE history
(MENAFN- Sherpa Communications) Immerse yourself into the history of UAE in 360-degrees digital projection.
Have you ever wondered how the UAE was born? Do you want to learn or educate your kids more about the UAE? Then why not step into the Theatre of Digital Art and immerse yourself into the history of UAE in a 360-degrees digital projection, taking you through the UAE’s journey from inception until their Golden Jubilee celebrations held recently.
It is the perfect and fun way to educate kids (and adults alike!) on their current homeland. This will not just be an educational show, but an exciting one too with a fantastic digital art display by ToDA.
Location: Theatre of Digital Art, Madinat Jumeirah
Time: 11am to 2pm
Price: AED 25 – Child Ticket, AED 35 – Adult Ticket, AED 50 for a combo child + adult ticket
(Child below 3 years old can enter free)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Wed 12 Jan 2022, 10:31 AM
Last updated: Wed 12 Jan 2022, 10:48 AM
Ras Al Khaimah Civil Court ruled that a sewage truck driver and the contracting company are obliged to pay a fine of Dh45,000 for damaging a neighbouring facility of a private company.
The water hose to fill the tank was left running, causing a flood in the neighbouring office and damaging a private company's property.
During the investigation, the plaintiff stated that the driver (the first defendant) filled a water tank that belonged to a contracting company (the second defendant). But the sewage truck driver did not turn off the water hose even after the tanker was full.
The hose slipped out of the tanker due to water pressure and deviated into the plaintiff's offices, causing the entire room to sink, destroying electrical and electronic devices, and causing material damage and loss of equipment, machines and furniture worth Dh35,770.
The Court also ordered that a compensatory fine has to be paid to the plaintiff for material and moral damages and a delayed interest at the rate of 6% from the date of the judgement.
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(MENAFN) Afghanistan is asking for China’s help in extinguishing a forest fire that has been burning in its eastern region of Nuristan for 12 days.
According to a statement issued by the Chinese embassy in Kabul, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, acting deputy foreign minister of the Taliban administration, made a request during a summit held Thursday with Ding Yinan, in charge of affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan.
According to the statement issued on Sunday, Ding said that China, as a friendly neighbor, “will help Afghanistan within its ability to alleviate difficulties in all aspects and economic reconstruction.”
Stanikzai thought China could help put out the fire in Nurgram district in Nuristan.
Nuristan is one of the poorest regions in Afghanistan, but it is widely recognized for its pine trees. Afghan companies are trying to sell pine nuts to China to alleviate poverty in the region.
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(MENAFN) According to the General Authority for Statistics’ labor force survey, the unemployment rate among Saudis dropped to its lowest level since records began in 1991. The rate fell from 9.9 percent in the previous three months to 8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022. The Kingdom has set itself a target unemployment rate of 7 percent by 2030. The overall employment rate, which includes non-citizens, also decreased from 5.8 percent in the previous quarter to 4.8 percent in the final three months of 2022.
The decrease in the unemployment rate can be attributed to a double effect of the decrease in labor force participation and employment growth. Foreign residents of the Kingdom, who comprised just over a third of the total population in 2021, are also included in the overall unemployment rate. Job creation for Saudi nationals is a crucial part of Vision 2030, a comprehensive economic agenda aimed at reducing reliance on oil, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Over 60 percent of Saudis are under the age of 35, making job creation a priority.
The unemployment rate among Saudi women dropped to 15.4 percent in the final quarter of 2022 from 20.5 percent in the previous quarter. However, their labor force participation rate decreased by 1 percentage point to 36 percent. The labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio of Saudi males increased to 65.7 percent and 68.5 percent, respectively.
Expansion of the non-oil private sector is a vital component of Vision 2030, with a broad range of government-supported initiatives and privatizations aimed at promoting growth. The latest data shows that 94.1 percent of unemployed Saudis would accept jobs in the private sector, which is slightly higher than in the third quarter of 2022. The public sector has traditionally been the primary employer of Saudi citizens. Additionally, 57.8 percent of unemployed Saudi females and 43.6 percent of unemployed Saudi males would accept a maximum commuting time to work of one hour. Similarly, 73 percent of unemployed Saudi females and 89.1 percent of unemployed Saudi males indicated they would accept work for eight hours or more per day.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) /wp-content/uploads/2016/05/udayanga-weeratunga-1.jpg">Sri Lanka's former Ambassador to Russia has been prevented from leaving the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Law and Order said today.
In a join statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Law and Order said that Udayanga Weeratunga, the former Ambassador to Russia and Ukraine had been evading a warrant of arrest issued on 20 October 2016 by a Colombo Magistrate, in relation to investigations pertaining to alleged embezzlement of public funds to the tune of 7.833 million US dollars with regard to procurement of MiG aircraft and money laundering.
On the basis of a Blue Notice obtained by Interpol Sri Lanka on Weeratunga, Sri Lanka authorities has been working through mutual legal assistance with a number of countries to trace his whereabouts.
He was intercepted in the UAE on Sunday 4th of February 2018 when he attempted to leave to the United States. This arrest was made on the basis of a 'Blue Notice' issued by the Interpol.
The purpose of this notice was to trace and locate Weeratunga 'as a person of interest in a criminal investigation'. However, as the law in the UAE and the rules governing Interpol 'blue notice' prevented the continued detention of Weeratunga, he had been released by the UAE authorities subsequently. And he presently remains in the UAE.
The Police in the UAE are investigating this matter and Weeratunga has been prevented from leaving the territory of the UAE until the conclusion of these investigations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Law and Order said.
In the meantime, the FCID, which is investigating the allegations and complaints against Weeratunga in Sri Lanka, are working with the Interpol in Abu Dhabi on this case.
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi has also retained Lawyers in the UAE specializing in immigration matters to advice the Government of Sri Lanka on this matter.
Moreover, a delegation of Sri Lankan officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Attorney General's Department and the FCID are presently in the UAE having discussions with the concerned authorities in the UAE with the aim of having Weeratunga deported to Sri Lanka to answer the allegations leveled against him. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Msheireb Properties is celebrating the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021 with a series of cultural and sports activations that will appeal to all ages.
Until December 18, Barahat Msheireb at Msheireb Downtown Doha will be the hub of family-oriented activities.
“Msheireb Downtown Doha is the place for football enthusiasts and families to spend a joyful time and cheer for their teams, while exchanging the diverse aspects of their rich cultural heritage,” Msheireb Properties' public relations and communications director Maryam al-Jassem said in a statement.
The Barahat is now decorated with a green pitch and football signs, while the games will be projected live on the M7 facade in addition to football-related content that display Qatari heroes and their achievements.
The activities at the Barahat Msheireb include a Chill Out Area with bean bags and picnic tables, Instagrammable installations, Speed radar, in addition to several sports games such as Foot Bowling, Skeeball, Fooseball table, Footpool, Mini football pitch for kids under eight, and PlayStation FIFA Game Stations, among others.
Besides, the visitors can take memorable photos at the photobooths to showcase their support to their team during the games in their traditional clothes. A special workshop“Design your own football” will allow the audience to unleash their creativity to design a football. The session is free and open to all ages.
A series of entertainment shows will delight the audience every day as they enjoy a magical cultural experience. The stage area will host two daily musical and element parades, while the background music will add excitement to the shows and competitions.
In addition to the fun and sports activities, visitors can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options from dedicated booths. The activations will take place every day from 4pm to 10pm on weekdays and from 4pm to 11pm on weekends.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) NEW YORK: The U.S. Ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley on Friday called on the Security Council to "put aside political games" and meet a responsibility to prevent the use of chemical weapons.
Haley said if the Security Council does not take action, the mandate for the Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) would be compromised.
"We can see the confirmation of chemical weapon usage on innocent civilians in Syria once again. Unless the Security Council takes immediate action to renew the mandate for the JIM, there will be no independent, impartial tool to identify who is responsible for these terrible attacks," she said. U.S. efforts to extend JIM's mandate will continue, she said.
"Security Council members must put aside political games and meet our responsibility to protect the world against chemical weapons use."The investigation by the UN and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, known as the JIM, was created by the Security Council in August 2015 following reports of chemical attacks in Syria.
The U.S. is requesting a two-year extension of the JIM mandate that expires Nov. 17.Separately, Russia requested the mandate be extended for just six months and a new investigation to replace the current independent report from expert investigators on Bashar al- Assad regime's use of sarin gas in Khan Sheikhun in April.
Reports of chemical attacks on civilians and opposition fighters in Syria have continued to emerge since an attack in August 2013 killed more than 1,400 victims in East Ghouta near Damascus.
The Syrian Network for Human Rights said it documented at least 174 chemical attacks since September 2013 when the Security Council issued a resolution to the dismantle Syria's chemical weapons arsenal.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Mar 4 (KNN) India is poised to enter the high-stakes semiconductor manufacturing arena within the next five years, aiming to challenge the dominance of Taiwan, South Korea, and China.
With unparalleled design capabilities and offering substantial USD 10 billion in incentives, India seeks to attract manufacturers to establish cutting-edge fabs and production units, according to IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in an interview with PTI.
Vaishnaw emphasised that India's well-crafted policies are enticing manufacturers to set up new fabs (semiconductor fabrication plants) and invest in related sectors.
These semiconductors, crucial for electronic devices across various industries such as automobiles, computers, mobile phones, and appliances, represent a strategic opportunity for India.
The minister highlighted that India's strong design capabilities necessitate the development of manufacturing capabilities to further enhance value within the country.
When questioned about India's timeline to become a significant competitor challenging established semiconductor hubs, the minister affirmed, "Within the next five years, without a doubt."
The ambitious semiconductor plans aim to make India self-reliant, stimulating economic growth and job creation across multiple industries, including automobiles, electronics, power electronics, and defence.
With the goal of becoming a formidable player in semiconductor production within the next five years, India envisions elevating its manufacturing value chain. The government's provision of Rs 76,000 crore in incentives has already attracted major players like Micron and the Tata Group.
India's abundant design talent, constituting approximately one-third of the world's talent pool, is a valuable resource that the government intends to leverage.
By positioning itself as an indispensable partner for the technological ambitions of the United States and other Western economies, India aims to capitalise on the growing trend of diversifying supply chains away from China, especially in light of recent disruptions in global chip supply due to stringent lockdowns in Beijing.
Vaishnaw noted a significant shift in attitudes among industry players, with many now eager to reconsider their investment plans and expedite their entry into India.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Thu 26 Jan 2023, 9:52 AM
Gold prices hit a nine-month high on Thursday, as investors eye US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy tightening path.
Spot gold was trading at $1,945.8 per ounce as of 9.30am UAE time.
Prices in the UAE jumped to adjust in line with the global rates of the yellow metal.
The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K opening three dirhams per gram higher at Dh235.75 per gram on Thursday morning as compared to last night's close of Dh232.75 per gram. While 22K, 21K and 18K also opened higher at Dh218.25, Dh211.5 and Dh181.25 per gram, respectively.
Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda, said gold prices are locked into consolidation mode as traders await to see how the Fed reacts to growing fears of a macro slowdown.
“Risk aversion is running wild but gold is not breaking because a slowdown will confirm disinflation trends will remain and recession certainty could lead to rate cuts at the end of the year. Gold might trade between the $1,935 and $1,960 range until we get to the Fed event,” he said.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Bloomberg
Lego A/S has dropped plans to use recycled plastic bottles to make new building blocks and will instead pursue other materials to cut carbon emissions.
Two years ago, the world's largest toymaker unveiled a successful prototype block from discarded bottles, saying it appeared to be the best among more than 250 variations of sustainable plastic materials. But now Lego has found that using recycled PET won't reduce overall CO2 emissions because it requires too much new production equipment.
Lego will instead look for other solutions, it said by email on Monday, adding that PET was just "one of hundreds of different sustainable materials” it's evaluating.
"We're currently testing and developing Lego bricks made from a range of alternative sustainable materials, including other recycled plastics and plastics made from alternative sources such as e-methanol,” Lego said.
Lego said it expects to spend more than $1.2 billion on sustainability over the four years to 2025. The story was first reported by the Financial Times.
Lego has a goal to reach net zero emissions in 2050 and an interim 2032 target of a 37% reduction from a 2019 base. The company has so far made limited progress cutting its absolute emissions amid high sales growth, but has invested in new CO2 neutral factories in Vietnam and the US.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Azerbaijan is
developing a startup ecosystem with the support of leading
countries in this field, Executive Director of the Center for
Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications Vusal Gasimli said
during the graduation day of the StartUp School project of the
Enterprise Azerbaijan portal, trend reports.
According to him, about 300,000 projects are created annually in
the world, of which only 10 percent are successful.
"It's important to establish a platform of interaction between
startups and investors, because the project needs funding to
implement it. Our StartUp School project serves as this platform
and we are confident that our startups will succeed in implementing
their ideas," he said.
Gasimli also noted that at the startup map, the leading
positions are held by the UK, China, UK, Germany, and Israel.
"The development of the startup ecosystem in Azerbaijan is
carried out with the support of experts from these countries. Our
cooperation with the University of Nevada is an example of this.
It's very important for us to develop cooperation with leading
universities and think tanks," he explained.
Gasimli also said that the economy of Azerbaijan is quite stable
and the country doesn't need external finance.
"Now we need to bring knowledge and experience to the country,
including the sectors of the startup ecosystem, medicine,
education, and other important areas. Of course, we have already
established such cooperation and we aim to strengthen it," the
Back in September 2021, the Center for Analysis of Economic
Reforms and Communication and the University of Nevada signed the
Cooperation Agreement. The agreement identifies the areas of
cooperation as visits of faculty's teachers, exchange programs,
joint research activities, participation in seminars and academic
meetings, exchange of scientific materials and other information,
and short-term academic programs.
Enterprise Azerbaijan registered 200 startup projects within the
framework of the Startup School project from February through March
this year. As many as 33 have reached the final out of 200
projects, which will be developed with the support of mentors from
the US, Türkiye, Israel, and other leading countries along with
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated 57 Russian invaders and 30 units of enemy equipment in the southern direction over the past day.
The Operational Command South reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
'The situation in the Southern Buh operational zone remains tense, but controlled. The occupation forces continue campaigning and coercive measures as part of the organization of pseudo-referendums,' the report reads.
Over the past day, the Russian forces launched four airstrikes on Ukrainian positions along the contact line.
'In response, our aviation lunched five strikes on two enemy air defense systems in the Kherson and Kakhovka districts, on three areas of concentration of weapons and equipment in the Beryslav area. Rocket and artillery units performed 266 fire missions, including by strengthening fire control in the area of the Kakhovka HPP, where the occupiers are trying to build crossings, and by weakening the enemy army at three unit headquarters along the front line. The location of the Russian National Guard in Kherson was struck, one of the enemy unit headquarters was suppressed in the area of Davydiv Brid,” the operational command said.
According to confirmed data, the enemy losses include 57 military personnel and 30 units of equipment, including two Msta-B howitzers, Gvozdika and Akatsia self-propelled howitzers, one Grad MLRS and two staff vehicles and 19 units of other armored vehicles.
The enemy continues aerial reconnaissance and attempted drone attacks. Two Orlan-10 drones were destroyed in the Beryslav district of Kherson region and in the Bashtanka district of Mykolaiv region. A Shahed-136 kamikaze drone was downed in the nearby Mykolaiv district. In addition, three enemy ammunition depots were destroyed in the Bashtanka district of Mykolaiv region and in the Kherson and Beryslav districts of Kherson region.
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