(MENAFNEditorial) Dubai 18 June 2018: Dubai Customs received a Chinese delegation this morning who came to learn about Dubai Customs' experience in developing and disrupting customs business. Director of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih welcomed the Chinese delegates who came from Yiwu City in Zhejiang Province.
From Dubai Customs, Abdullah Mohammed Al Khaja, Executive Director of Clients Management Division, Younis Othman, Director of IT Department, and Eman Al Suwaidi, Director of Customs Declaration Management attended the meeting.
The delegation included Lin Yi, Party Secretary, CPC Yiwu City Committee, Wang Birong, Director of Bureau of Commerce, and Chen Chunmei Director of Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office.
The visitors learned about Dubai Customs' distinctive performance and achievements in facilitating trade and protecting society, and its vital role in supporting external trade of Dubai with China; its biggest trade partner in 2017 with a value of AED 176b.
Musabih commented: 'Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai we work hard to support economic and trade ties with China. We have a number of agreements with China in place including DP World's development and management of a number of Chinese ports. We provide a number of facilities and advanced services to our Chinese partners in order to facilitate trade between us. We are working towards signing a mutual agreement related to the Authorized Economic Operator in the future.
Director of Dubai Customs pointed out that partnering with China enables it to benefit from Dubai's strategic position as a regional and international trade hub that is capable of facilitating trade between different countries thanks to its facilities and the existence of more than 20 free zones.
'Dubai is making itself ready to host Expo2020 which is expected to attract 20 million visitors, and our trade partnerships are gaining further importance Musabih said.
The delegates learnt about the smart innovations and applications that were improved by Dubai Customs to introduce the best client services and save time and effort.
Head of the Chinese delegation thanked Dubai Customs for their great efforts in facilitating trade between China and Dubai, and expressed China's willingness to learn from Dubai's experience and its advanced customs services.
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Washington, July 22 (IANS) The life expectancy at birth in the US declined by 1.5 years to 77.3 in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, the lowest level since 2003 and the largest one-year drop since World War II, according to government data issued on Wednesday.
Covid-19 deaths contributed to about 74 per cent of the decline in life expectancy among the general US population, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics found.
Another 11 per cent of the decline can be attributed to increases in deaths from accidents or unintentional injuries, including drug overdose deaths, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Among racial groups, life expectancy declined by 3 years for the Hispanic population to 78.8 years, by 2.9 years for the non-Hispanic Black population to 71.8 years and 1.2 years for the non-Hispanic white population to 77.6 years.
Hispanic men, in particular, saw the greatest drop of 3.7 years.
Health experts said that the life expectancy data is further proof of the disproportionate effect of the pandemic on communities of colour.
"The numbers are devastating," Chantel Martin, an assistant professor of epidemiology with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, told the USA Today. "The declines that we see, particularly among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black population, are massive."
African Americans were hospitalised with Covid-19 at 2.9 times the rate of white Americans and died at two times the rate, CDC data showed, noting Latinos were hospitalized at 2.8 times the rate and died at 2.3 times the rate of white Americans, while Native Americans were hospitalised at 3.3 times the rate and died at 2.4 times the rate.
Between 1942 and 1943 during World War II, life expectancy in the US declined 2.9 years, according to a report.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) John Abraham , Divya Khosla Kumar, Harsh Chhaya, and Gautami Kapoor-starrer Satyameva Jayate 2 released today. The sequel to the 2018 film with the same title and a similar subject is disappointing. You cannot make a movie by blending too many emotions without logic, forget about the story. However, you can only watch it if you are an Abraham fan. Here's our review.
Plot The story about righteousness has nothing new to offer
Abraham plays the role of twin brothers: Satya and Jay. Satya is a Home Minister, who vows to bring an anti-corruption bill. When he fails, he takes an oath to teach a lesson to the corrupt by killing them. However, Jay plays ACP, who is given the responsibility to get hold of the killer. Wait, didn't the plot remind you of Hindustani or Aparichit?
Performances Abraham is expressionless, Kumar tries to make a straight face
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last week said that changes would be made to the process of appointing teachers to Government schools.
Wickremesinghe said that the current system where teachers are appointed by provincial and national educational authorities would be suspended.
Accordingly, the new system would allow the relevant schools to recruit the teachers.
He also said that the qualified applicants could directly go to the schools in remote areas and hand over their applications to the respective principals.
Wickremesinghe made these comments during a convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Education (NIE) last week at the BMICH.
Wickremesinghe further added that the government would introduce a law where 13 years of schooling would be compulsory for children.
“Fifty percent of children drop out from the school education at the Grade 11. This should be stopped. The government has already taken this seriously and will work towards addressing this,” he said.
He also said that the government was looking at doing away with the current process adopted to appoint principals.


(MENAFN- IANS) Kathmandu, March 5 ( IANS) As speculation is rife that Beijing is behind the new political change in Nepal, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on Tuesday that China is ready to work with the new government in Nepal.
Breaking the year-long political alliance with the Nepali Congress, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a. Prachanda reorganised his Cabinet on Monday by ousting Nepal's grand old party, and inducting the CPN-UML and Rastriya Swatantra Party.
China is willing to work with the new Nepali government, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a regular press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
“We sincerely hope that all the parties in Nepal will unite and cooperate to smoothly advance the work related to the formation of a new government and achieve political stability, economic development, and improvement of people's livelihood,” the spokesperson said.
After snapping the alliance with the Nepali Congress, Prachanda on Monday inducted three ministers in the new Cabinet, one from his party CPN (Maoist Centre), one from CPN-UML, and a third from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
After Prachanda decided to break the alliance with the Nepali Congress, it is all set to withdraw its support by Tuesday itself.
As a friendly neighbour and cooperative partner, China attaches great importance to Nepal-China relations and is willing to work with the new Nepali government to adhere to the five principles of peaceful coexistence, enhance traditional friendship, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and promote Nepal-China strategic cooperation for ever-lasting friendship oriented towards development and prosperity, Ning said.
China is facing several controversies in Kathmandu for failing to expedite the projects under the Belt and Road Initiative ( BRI), not completing the projects undertaken by the Chinese companies and contractors, on the issue of corruption, and the ongoing investigation into one ambitious airport which was built on a loan by China, among others.
China is in a very awkward position in Kathmandu and was hell-bent to reorganise the two major Communist parties - UML and Maoist Centre - so that its image could be improved in Nepal.
The partnership will further develop and create more benefits for the people of the two countries, said spokesperson Ning.
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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 24 (ANI): Rajasthan on Wednesday reported 182 new COVID-19 cases and seven fatalities, as per the state health department.
These new positive cases have been reported from Bharatpur, Dholapur, Jaipur, among others.
The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 15,809, including 3,013 active cases.
Rajasthan has reported 372 fatalities till date, while 12,178 have been recovered and discharged. (ANI)


India - These 5 techniques will help you keep stress at bay
(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Stress is an integral part of life. Some people may make it a habit, while others are comparatively carefree. If stress is not dealt with at the right time, it can turn into a major health concern. If you are wondering what secret ingredient a person who is always happy-go-lucky has, you may want to make certain amendments to your living. Here's more.
Tecnhiques Yoga and meditation can help in lowering stress
Performing some light physical exercise may prove fruitful for you. Stretching and deep breathing regularly help in uplifting the mood. It calms you down and creates a sense of relaxation for the mind. Meditation is another technique that can be beneficial. All you need is a quiet corner in your house. You can either sit or lie down to concentrate and observe your thoughts.
Food A good diet can keep all the problems at bay
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Under the patronage of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani will open the 6thQatarInternational Agricultural Exhibition & Conference "AgriteQ" at Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC) on Tuesday.
The exhibition will showcase the latest innovations in agricultural techniques and hold a series of lectures and meetings to discuss current and future projects in the agricultural sector with farm owners, agricultural experts, government agencies, environmental specialists and technology providers. The exhibition will also feature panel discussions, presentations, reports and open forums, as well as presenting the most important opportunities and the latest technologies that can be used to support the growing agricultural sector in the country.
Among these activities is "a B2B Matching Platform", a specialized platform for reconciling enterprises and businesses to meet senior decision makers and agricultural leaders from the public and private sectors, as well as "the auction" which is intended to display cattle, poultry and other animals on a group of farmers, in addition to a series of workshops organized by experts and technicians working in the agricultural sector to introduce the latest technologies adopted in this sector.
A number of events will be held on the sidelines of the expo, notably the firstQatarInternational Agriculture Conference, which aims to bring together agricultural, environmental and veterinary experts and technology service providers from around the world to discuss strategies to meet the demand for agriculture inQatar.
The exhibition will also offer an educational theatre for children and young people to consolidate their concept of agriculture, as well as a mini zoo with several types of animals and birds to provide them and other visitors with an educational experiences.
Theexpo will also highlight the most important products, machines and technologies for a wide range of agricultural professionals, and it will promote opportunities with senior public and private decision makers, as well as to establish a network of relationships with distributors and potential buyers of agricultural services and products, in addition to exchanging experiences and knowledge with local and international experts in this field and to learn about the latest developments in the agricultural sector inQatar.
The number of participants in the current edition has reached more than 313 exhibitors and 31 international pavilions from more than 36 countries.
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BlackBerry Posts Q1 Net Loss Of $181 Million
Canadian technology firm BlackBerry (BB) reported that its net loss tripled in this year's first
quarter to $181 million U.S.
The loss was the result of a financial settlement related to a 2013 class action lawsuit by
shareholders over the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
BlackBerry reached the lawsuit settlement in April. The class action suit had accused
BlackBerry of defrauding shareholders by making misleading claims about its smartphone.
The Waterloo, Ontario-based company said it lost $0.31 U.S. per share, compared with a loss of
$0.11 U.S. a share, or $62 million U.S., a year ago.
Excluding one-time items, including the $165 million U.S. legal settlement, BlackBerry lost $31
million U.S., or $0.05 U.S. a share, compared with a loss of $27 million U.S. or $0.05 U.S. per
share in the year earlier period.
BlackBerry, which reports in U.S. dollars, said its revenue for the three months ended May 31 of
this year fell to $168 million U.S. from $174 million U.S. in the same period of 2021.
Analysts had expected BlackBerry to report an adjusted loss of $0.05 U.S. a share on $160.7
million U.S. of revenues, according to Refinitiv data.
The company said that its revenue from Internet of Things products and services rose 19% to
$51 million U.S., while its cybersecurity revenue increased 6% to $113 million U.S.
Earlier this week, BlackBerry shareholders rejected the company's executive compensation
BlackBerry stock is down 41% this year to $6.99 a share.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The European Union is looking into ways of using the frozen assets of Russian oligarchs to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war.
The relevant statement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, according to Reuters , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Our lawyers are working intensively on finding possible ways of using frozen assets of the oligarchs for the rebuilding of Ukraine. I think Russia should also make its contribution,” von der Leyen told on ZDF TV channel.
According to von der Leyen, she favors coupling the long-term reconstruction of Ukraine with reforms needed for it to join the EU.
“We will have to co-finance the reconstruction of Ukraine ... it makes sense to tackle reforms at the same time, for example against corruption or building up the rule of law,” von der Leyen noted.
In her words, the accession process depends a lot on how the candidate behaves and what it does.
“Ukraine wants to join the EU at any price which means the motivation is great to undertake the reforms that are needed,” von der Leyen added.
A reminder that the European Commission established the Freeze and Seize Task Force in March 2022, which had already started to coordinate actions with EU partners regarding sanctions against Russian and Belarusian government officials and oligarchs.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Some countries provide military aid to Ukraine, although they do not talk about it and even deny their participation. In these cases, Ukraine receives weapons via third countries, not directly.
This is reported by Ukrinform with reference to the ministry of foreign affairs of ukraine.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba says partners not only transfer their own weapons but also work with third countries, buying equipment from them before forwarding it to Ukraine.
'Most of these third countries publicly say that they are supplying nothing, but things are happening behind the scenes,' he noted. Read also: norway allocates $15m for eu military mission in support of ukraine
The minister also emphasized that no world leader is pushing Ukraine to negotiate against its interests: 'Everyone understands that peace must be fair. And a fair peace begins with the complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity. This is goal is quite achievable.'
As Ukrinform reported earlier, as a result of negotiations with the American government, the Israeli authorities transferred millions of dollars for the purchase of 'strategic equipment' for Ukraine.
In October, Israel provided Ukraine with intelligence to be used for downing Iranian-made one-way attack drones.
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Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni used a“space kite” to perform a second educational experiment with middle school pupils in Saudi Arabia via satellite from the International Space Station (ISS). The interaction aims to accomplish the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in terms of developing cadres and fostering a culture of research, development, and innovation among students, while also fostering a new generation of Saudi leaders, explorers, and scientists.
The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), Al-Riyadh and Misk schools, the Communication, Space and Technology Commission, the Ministry of Education, and the Saudi Space Commission collaborate to organise the educational experiments. Through this experiment, students had the opportunity to interact with the two astronauts, ask questions, and contrast the study findings from the astronauts' experience in a microgravity setting to those of the students on the ground.
Middle school pupils participated in an educational experiment on aerodynamics. It compared the aerodynamics of the“space kite” within the ISS, which has a microgravity environment, to what occurs on Earth in order to demonstrate how the behaviour is different in space as opposed to on the ground.
The activities aim to pique pupils' interest in maths, science, technology, and engineering. In order to strengthen the Kingdom's position in the development of the space sector and its standing in the international community with regard to space science research and investing that research in the service of humanity, they also aim to build human capital by luring talents and developing the necessary skills in this field.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) CHEVY CHASE, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
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"FCP values its partnership with Freddie Mac and is honored to be recognized by them as a 2024 Multifamily Impact Sponsor, the highest level of recognition for Freddie Mac borrowers," said FCP Senior Vice President, Elizabeth Cotter . "This honor acknowledges FCP's longtime commitment to the preservation of affordable housing as well as programs for resident services and we are very grateful to our team and property management partners for their dedication in earning this recognition. We congratulate our fellow cohorts of the 2024 program."
FCP focuses on value-creating initiatives through resident services and utility savings projects and seeks opportunities to build resiliency while supporting the livelihoods of its residents and tenants. Details on FCP's approach to social responsibility and ESG as well as the firm's annual ESG Report can be found at .
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Hyderabad, Oct 1 (IANS) The massy street song with rugged dance moves from Nani's most awaited Pan India film 'Dasara' will be released on the occasion of Dussehra. The song 'Dhoom Dhaam Dhosthaan' scored by Santhosh Narayan showcases the amazing dance of Nani, alongside his buddies in coal mines.
A poster from the song is out and Nani's raw and rustic get-up goes beyond imagination. The ruggedness of his character is evident through his look. Sporting messy hair, a shabby beard and dressed in a lungi and unbuttoned shirt and a vest inside, Nani flashes a million-dollar smile.
Srikanth Odela is debuting as director with the movie being mounted on a large scale by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas. National Award-Winning actress Keerthy Suresh is playing Nani's love interest in the movie.
Samuthirakani, Sai Kumar and Zarina Wahab are the important cast of the film that will have music by Santhosh Narayanan with Sathyan Sooryan ISC handling cinematography.
Navin Nooli is the editor and Avinash Kolla is the production designer of the film, and Vijay Chaganti is the Executive Producer.
The film Dasara will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages on March 30 next year.
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Switzerland has returned to Peru a 2,500-year-old stone head confiscated as part of criminal proceedings.
This content was published on February 8, 2023 - 12:00 February 8, 2023 - 12:00 swissinfo.ch/jc
suiza restituye a perú una antigua cabeza de piedra
The sculpture, which weighs some 200kg, is a significant archaeological piece of cultural property, according to a Federal Office of Culture FOC press releaseexternal link . It was handed to the Peruvian embassy in Switzerland on Wednesday for return to its country of origin.
This restitution underlines the shared commitment of Switzerland and Peru to combating the illegal transfer of cultural property, said the FOC.
The stone head had previously been confiscated as part of criminal proceedings. It was not declared as cultural property when it was imported in 2016 and was discovered at Basel-Weil am Rhein customs office.
Customs authorities contacted the FOC, which reviewed the case and determined that the piece was from the pre-Hispanic Chavín culture (around 1200 to 550BC) and originates in what is now Peru.
As a significant piece of cultural property, it should have been declared as such when imported. This led to criminal proceedings by Basel public prosecutor's office and resulted in an order to definitively confiscate the piece.
Peru is heavily affected by the plundering and destruction of archaeological sites, says the FOC. That includes pre-Columbian pieces such as the returned sculpture, which are among Peru's most endangered categories of cultural property.
Switzerland and Peru are signatories of the 1970 unesco conventionexternal link on preventing and prohibiting illicit trade in cultural property.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Georgian foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili and his Bosnian
counterpart Bisera Turković discussed activating and deepening
bilateral relations between Georgia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, in
“various” fields, including in terms of sharing mutual experiences
on the path to EU integration, trend reports with reference to agenda .
At the meeting, held within the framework of the NATO foreign
affairs ministers' gathering in Bucharest, the FMs stressed that
the activation of cooperation between the countries part of the EU
enlargement package would be beneficial in“many directions” and
discussed the“appropriate” formats for it, with Darchiashvili
highlighting the“special importance” of the cooperation with the
Western Balkans countries.
The ministers welcomed the participation of the partner
countries of the alliance in the NATO ministerial and noted it was
“one more demonstration” of the strong support of the alliance for
these countries, with the officials“highly appreciating” the close
cooperation of the countries with the NATO and highlighting the
significance of the decisions made in Madrid Summit.
Darchiashvili also briefed Turković on Georgia's progress in the
implementation of the EU recommendations and the process of
European integration in general, as well as on the country's views
toward political and“practical rapprochement” with the EU. The
Georgian minister thanked his counterpart for supporting the
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and emphasised the
importance of activating“high-level ties” for further
strengthening cooperation between the countries.
Within the framework of the ministerial, Darchiashvili also held
meetings with his Hungarian and Danish counterparts, Péter
Szijjártó and Jeppe Kofod, reviewing Georgia's close partnership
with the countries and their support for Georgia's European and
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Energy Markets Weigh on GCC Stocks
(MENAFN- Your Mind Media ) GCC stock markets were mostly in the red. Traders could remain cautious in the face of the developments in energy markets. The latter have been on a decline for almost two months and could continue to weigh on expectations.
The Dubai stock market continued to trade in a range and saw limited change during most of this month. However, the market remains attractive and could find some support when Dubai Taxi debuts trading. The latter is seeing strong interest from investors and could help draw inflows to the market.
The Abu Dhabi stock market could remain under pressure after trading sideways for most of the month. Declining oil prices could remain a source of concern for investors while volatility and uncertainty continue to weigh on the market.
The Qatari stock market could remain exposed to additional price corrections as traders react to the developments in energy prices. While the market was able to rebound during the last few weeks, traders could remain cautious.
The Saudi stock market stabilized to a certain extent after a second rebound. However, the main index could find some resistance near its late September peak as traders could move to secure their gains. The uncertainty around the developments in oil markets could remain a source of risks.
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Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that the government is taking effective steps for the improvement and progress of local film industry.
He was addressing a session on "The Importance of Film Industry for Pakistan" in Lahore on Saturday.
He said that Pakistan's entertainment industry needs quality productions and strong content to compete globally.
The Federal Minister said that the PTI government will provide all possible support to the film industry.
He said the government is working to establish a state-of-the-art media university in Pakistan.


(MENAFN) Bulgarians are preparing to go to the polls for their fifth general election in just two years, setting a record within the European Union. The country, which is a member of both the EU and NATO, has been mired in a political crisis since 2020, with deep divisions exacerbated by Russia's invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
The Balkan nation of 6.5 million people has historically and culturally close ties to Russia, but it is also committed to its membership in the EU and NATO. Bulgaria saw massive anti-corruption protests in 2018, but rather than bringing about the hoped-for change, the demonstrations have led to a series of elections and unstable coalitions.
Conservative Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, who faced allegations of graft during his decade in power, was ousted in 2021. However, his removal has not resulted in greater stability, with the country experiencing a deeply fragmented parliament and a series of interim governments.
The current election takes place against a backdrop of social and economic challenges, with high inflation and everyday problems like poverty and inadequate medical care weighing heavily on the minds of voters. Meanwhile, the fight against corruption has taken a back seat, leading to disillusionment among many of the protesters from 2020.
The main players in Sunday's election are the same as in previous rounds. Borisov's GERB party is neck-and-neck with the reformist We Continue the Change (PP), led by Harvard-educated Kiril Petkov, who briefly served as prime minister in 2022.
Despite the challenges facing Bulgaria, some analysts see hope for the future. "Faced with war and inflation, (Bulgarian) society is crying out for a solution," said political analyst Parvan Simeonov. It remains to be seen whether the outcome of this election will provide the solution that many Bulgarians are seeking.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As part of the Brave1 project, Ukrainian specialists have developed an attack drone resistant to electronic warfare.
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Innovations, Development of Education, Science and Technologies and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, Ukrinform reports.
"The Backfire is an attack drone from Ukrainian developers that is part of the Brave1 defense cluster. The UAV can fly up to 35 kilometers behind enemy lines and help hit Russian artillery, logistics hubs, enemy depots and command posts," the government official said.
According to him, thanks to the GPS antenna, which is almost impossible to jam, the drone is very resistant to enemy EW. Due to the complete autonomy of the drone, the enemy cannot calculate its coordinates and the ground command, which makes it possible to protect the operators.
Fedorov noted that the Backfire is being tested at the front and is showing good results. Over the past two months, the Ukrainian military has carried out at least 50 successful missions. The developers are cooperating with the Angry Birds squadron of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which help improve the unmanned aerial vehicle.
"The 'bird' has already received approval from a Defense Ministry commission and is awaiting an order to be approved for operation. This means that the state will be able to officially purchase these drones. The creative team is already preparing for the mass production of the UAV," Fedorov wrote.
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(MENAFN- VDO.AI) With the emergence of AdTech platforms, advertising campaigns have been revolutionized, making it easier to design, execute and optimize them. The use of technology has made advertising more personalized, relevant, and engaging for consumers, while also enabling brands to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns accurately.
One of the most significant contributions of technology to advertising has been the rise of AdTech platforms, which have transformed the industry in several ways. AdTech platforms use innovative solutions to make advertising more effective, efficient, and measurable. These platforms have revolutionized how advertisers reach their target audiences by offering programmatic advertising capabilities.
The role of AdTech platforms like VDO.AI in transforming the advertising industry cannot be overemphasized. AdTech platforms have made it easier for advertisers to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time. With the use of data analytics, AdTech platforms help advertisers to understand their target audience's behavior and preferences, enabling them to deliver personalized ads that resonate with their audience.
VDO.AI has made advertising more efficient by automating certain processes that were once time-consuming and tedious. With programmatic advertising, advertisers can automate the process of buying and selling ads, making it faster and more cost-effective. AdTech platforms have also made it possible for advertisers to optimize their campaigns in real-time, making it easier to track their campaigns' success and make necessary adjustments.
Tech has also contributed to the growth of the advertising industry by offering a diverse range of advertising formats. Advertisers can now leverage different advertising formats such as CTV ads, OTT ads, and display ads to reach their target audience. This has made advertising more creative and engaging for consumers, leading to increased engagement and conversions.
In conclusion, technology has played a critical role in transforming the advertising industry, and AdTech platforms have been at the forefront of this transformation. The role of AdTech platforms in making advertising more effective, efficient, and measurable cannot be overemphasized.
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(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Dubai, UAE, November 20, 2018: RAPP, A global agency specializing in data fueled creativity and part of the Omnicom network, continues to grow by welcoming Joanna Witsch to the Middle East and Africa team. Joanna will be leading the customer relationship management and loyalty team at the agency and will oversee CRM relations for the MENA region.
Having started her career over 10 years ago in loyalty marketing, Joanna originally found her passion for CRM by working within the campaign management department of a leading European business. Later, Joanna moved from Poland to the UK to lead one of the UK's most successful loyalty programs, at London Heathrow Airport, for a number of years.
With progression and advancement at the heart of Joanna's career, she went on to become a Senior CRM consultant for multinational software organization, Comarch. During this time Joanna worked on CRM solutions and worked with prominent clients such as Vingroup in Vietnam, Etihad Guest in Abu Dhabi and Carrefour in Belgium. Creating, transforming and leading these customer focused programs, has truly made Joanna a global expert in the areas of loyalty and customer journey optimization. She now brings this experience to RAPP where she is committed to bringing a new wave of expertise and energy to the agency's CRM offering to their clients across the region.
Along with Joanna joining the RAPP team, the Middle Eastern and African branch will also welcome a new Performance Manager, driving sales funnel performance and lead optimisation, a new Senior Account Director to oversee operations, as well as proudly announcing the promotion of Vana Theofanidou to Head of Strategy.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Aspetar the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital — has held a
symposium that explored topics related to radiography, its development
and its evolving uses in the medical field given radiography's pivotal
role in the development of the global medical industry.
The symposium was organised to mark World Radiography Day, which is celebrated on November 8 every year.
Held for the seventh consecutive year, the symposium consisted of four
participant-led sessions and workshops, during which attendees,
comprising radiology specialists and researchers from a number of local
institutions, engaged directly with speakers through interactive Q & A
The sessions focused on the latest developments in the field of radiography in athlete screening.
It highlighted the important role of imaging in the patient pathway
including in instances such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgical
reconstruction for athletes and post-surgical aftercare, and recognising
the influence of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in cardiac screening
Participants also discussed the importance of radiation protection in
Computed Tomography scans a diagnostic imaging test used to create
detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood
vessels, recreated in 3D reconstruction.
Salwa Allenjawi, director of Medical Imaging at Aspetar, said: 'This
annual symposium is yet another part of our continued efforts to share
our developments and expertise, and contribute to the global sports
Medical screenings are vital to the health of the athlete and can
identify pre-existing cardiovascular abnormalities and thereby reduce
the potential for adverse events and loss of life due to Sudden Cardiac
Death (SCD). MRI-based screening helps detect pre-existing heart defects
and minimise the risk of SCD among athletes.
World Radiography Day is an annual event that promotes the role of medical imaging in modern healthcare.
It is celebrated on November 8 each year, and coincides with the
anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen's 1895 discovery of X-rays, which
effectively laid down the foundation for the new medical discipline of
This symposium has been planned and implemented in accordance with the
accreditation requirements and policies of the Qatar Council for
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The development of technology in Azerbaijan is a priority issue,
Advisor to the Minister of Digital Development and Transport of
Azerbaijan Rashad Bayramov has said, Azernews reports.
The remarks were made during a media tour, organized in Baku to
the territory of Crystal Hall.
'A number of technology competitions will be organized within
the framework of the festival. An air show with the participation
of Turkish and Azerbaijani pilots will also be demonstrated. The
development of technology in Azerbaijan is one of the priority
issues. This festival is important for increasing the interest of
young people in technology,' Bayramov noted.
Further, Bayramov stressed that TEKNOFEST will be held outside
Turkey for the first time - in Azerbaijan.
TEKNOFEST International Aviation, Space and Technology Festival
will be held in Azerbaijan from May 26 through May 29.
Presentations of technology companies and ministries of Turkey
and Azerbaijan will take place in the tents set up on the territory
of Baku Crystal Hall.
The event will feature air shows, demonstration flights by
Azerbaijani Air Forces Su-25 attack aircraft, and MiG-29 multi-role
fighter aircraft, as well as Turkish Stars F-5 fighter planes and
Solo Turk F-16 aerobatic demonstration teams, Hurkush Fighter
trainer aircraft, and ATAK helicopters.
The festival is organized by the Azerbaijani Digital Development
and Transport Ministry. At the same time, the TEKNOFEST production
office operates in Baku, of which full staff consists of
The event has been organized yearly since 2018, with the Turkish
Technology Team Foundation, which is controlled by the Turkish
Industry and Technology Ministry and Baykar Makina's technical
director in cooperation with around 60 Turkish state institutions,
universities, and private firms.
The festival's goal is to popularize areas like aviation, space
industry, and the digital economy, encourage entrepreneurship in
these fields, identify the knowledge and skills of young engineers
through competitions held within the festival's framework, and
present national technologies to the general public.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Sri Lanka is having regular consultations with the US with regards to the Hambantota Port as well as dealings with the Chinese, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
He also dismissed fears that the Hambantota Port will be used by China for military purposes.
“The Chinese don't own the port. We own the port, but we have given all the operations of the port to China Merchants. This is because we found that the Colombo Port Authority was unable to manage the port, and we were making big losses. There were no takers for the port, except China Merchant. Our other option was to close it,” the President said.
He said the security of the port is controlled by the Government of Sri Lanka, and the Southern Command of Sri Lanka's Navy will remain in Hambantota.
“A number of US and Japanese warships have visited the port. The port has no basic military value. The Chinese will not use it for military purposes. They can't. We have had regular consultations with the US in regard to this port as well as dealings with the Chinese,” the President said.
The President also said that looking at the arrangement at the ports that the Chinese are building in Africa and somewhere in the Bay of Bengal, the Hambantota port will be a crucial port as far as commercial activities are concerned.
“I think this will be one of the ports where the goods are assembled and reshipped to other destinations. I can't see a military use for it and the Chinese haven't the ability to have a large number of warships in the Indian Ocean any way, to counter India and the US,” he said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed these views during an interview organized by Harvard University through Zoom technology. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- P&S Intelligence) The shipbuilding anti-vibration market was USD 1,033.3 million in 2023, which will increase to USD 1,526.1 million, with a 5.8% CAGR, by 2030.
The progression of this industry can be because of the growth in the tourism sector coupled with the rising need for luxurious cruise yachts or ships.
The bearing pads category, based on product type, accounted for a significant share. This can be because of the advantages they offer like effective controlling and minimizing vibrations produced by engines, HVAC systems, or other parts, which enhance the durability and performance of a ship’s components.
In 2023, elastomers led the material category, with a 40% share. This can be because of its advantages such as noise reduction and vibration dampening by vanishing or absorbing vibrations produced by waves, engines, or other components.
Moreover, the natural rubber category, under the elastomers category, will advance at the fastest rate, during this decade. This is because it provides nonstop exceptional services in the anti-vibration system.
In 2023, HVAC vibration led the function type category, with a 35% share. This can be because these systems are essential for any kind of boat, ship, tug, or oil container because they are essential to changing air conditions.
The fishing boats category, based on application, is the largest contributor to the shipbuilding anti-vibration market in 2023, with a share of 20%. This will be because of the swiftly advancing fishing sector globally, as a result of the increasing export and import within the key nations such as India, China, Germany, Vietnam, and the U.S.
The container ships category, on the other hand, is advancing at the fastest rate in the industry. This can be because of the significantly rising trade globally, growing e-commerce demand, supply chain optimization, and rapid globalization.
Therefore, these factors have resulted in the construction of additional container vessels, boosting the demand for anti-vibration technologies in shipbuilding.
APAC led the industry in 2023, and also growing at the fastest rate, with a revenue of USD 0.4 billion, and it will further propel at a rate of 6.2% during this decade.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) After an illustrious 13-year tenure as the CEO of Hockey India, Elena Norman says her goodbyes. Her departure signifies the conclusion of a noteworthy era in the administration of Indian field hockey, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of contributions to the sport's development and growth during her leadership.
Norman, who has held the highest position at Hockey India for the better part of the last decade, has attributed her departure to "unpaid dues and a challenging working environment."
While Elena's resignation has been accepted, the timeline for her relief from duties remains uncertain.
Dilip Tirkey, the President of Hockey India and former Indian captain, expressed gratitude for Elena's contributions to the growth of the sport in India. Despite acknowledging her vital role, Tirkey, in a separate communication with HI board members, revealed his efforts to convince Norman to stay in her role.
"In spite of my earnest attempts to encourage Elena to continue her invaluable contributions to our organisation, we cannot ignore the challenges she has encountered, particularly concerning outstanding dues and an increasingly challenging working atmosphere," Tirkey conveyed in his message on Tuesday.
Expressing disappointment over her departure, Tirkey emphasised that Hockey India is losing a seasoned professional who played a pivotal role in enhancing the sport's professionalism over the past 12 years. He praised her dedication and hard work, acknowledging that her exit is unquestionably a setback for Hockey India.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Trade volume between the State of Qatar and Jordan stood at over QR624mn in 2021, according to Qatar Chamber chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, who led a delegation at the '3rd Gulf-Jordanian Communication Forum' held in Amman.
Held under the theme 'New Aspects for Economic and Investment Co-operation', the forum was organised by the Federation of Gulf Co-operation Council Chambers (FGCCC), in co-operation with the Secretariat General of GCC and the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC).
The chamber's included board members Abdel-Rahman Abdel-Jalil Abdel-Ghani and Dr Mohamed Jawhar al-Mohamed, as well as general manager Saleh bin Hamad al-Sharqi and a number of prominent businessmen. Qatar's ambassador to Jordan Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim al-Thani also was present at the inauguration ceremony.
On the sidelines of the forum, Jordanian Prime Minister Dr Bisher Hani al-Khasawneh met with the heads of delegations participating in the event, including Sheikh Khalifa.
In a statement, Sheikh Khalifa lauded the close relations between GCC states and Jordan“in all fields,” especially in the economic and commercial sectors, noting that the Gulf private sector enjoys distinguished relations with its Jordanian counterpart.
Sheikh Khalifa expressed hope that the forum would contribute to enhancing economic and commercial ties between both parties and transferring the strong brotherly relations between the Gulf and Jordanian private sectors to broader horizons and create common benefits to citizens, the economy and governments, and reflects a distinct model for Arab-Arab economic relations.
Sheikh Khalifa also underscored the historic, deep-rooted relations between Qatar and Jordan in the economic and commercial fields, pointing to the common concern to elevate such relations to higher levels and strengthen co-operation between the Qatari and Jordanian private sectors to spur economic growth, encourage mutual investment projects, and increase trade volume.
He said the chambers of commerce of both countries have a major role in developing co-operation relations between the private sectors through activating joint business councils, intensifying mutual visits, and holding meetings that address ways to enhance co-operation, increase trade exchange, and advance joint economic relations.
Sheikh Khalifa emphasised that Qatari businessmen are interested to expand their investments in Jordan in various sectors like healthcare, tourism, banking, education, real estate, equities, and alternative energy.
He noted that there are hundreds of Jordanian companies operating in Qatar, in partnership with Qatari companies in sectors, such as trading, contracting, construction, interior design, maintenance, real estate, education, and services, among others.
Sheikh Khalifa invited Qatari and Jordanian businessmen to forge partnerships and alliances, whether in Qatar or Jordan, stressing that both countries enjoy an attractive investment climate and offer a host of affordable opportunities.
On behalf of Jordan's Prime Minister, the country's Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yousef Shamali inaugurated the forum, which aims at reviewing investment opportunities in economic and commercial sectors and addressing top challenges facing the commercial GCC-Jordanian co-operation and means to overcome them.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) Medicine and medical equipment worth over USD 2.1 million was handed over to Sri Lanka by the UNFPA and Sri Lanka.
Pio Smith, UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director and Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan ceremoniously handed over medical supplies to Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health.
The medicines and medical equipment worth more than USD 2.1 million were donated under the project“ENSURE: Ensuring access to life-saving sexual & reproductive health and providing gender-based violence prevention and response services for women, girls and vulnerable groups”.
This project, which is entirely worth USD 4.6 million, has been funded by the Government of Japan, as part of a response to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka and is aimed to support women in vulnerable communities.
The medical supplies that were donated include Female Pelvis Models, Perineum Suturing Training Models, Labor Beds, Biosafety Cabinets, Microscopes, Centrifuges, Male Condom Models, Neonatal CPR Simulators, Ultrasound Scanners, and Freezer Rooms for the storage of vaccines, HIV and STI related diagnostic kits.
Solar-powered mobile clinics, called 'Health on Wheels', which will also run under this programme worth half a million USD, represent a groundbreaking initiative to expand access to critical maternal and reproductive health care services, particularly for marginalized communities, both during current crises and in post-disaster situations. The Health on Wheels units will serve as lifelines for communities, delivering essential health care services directly to those in need, regardless of their location. These mobile clinics embody UNFPA's commitment to ensuring that every individual has access to quality health care, regardless of their circumstances.
This event represents a significant milestone in our collective efforts to improve health outcomes and empower communities across Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Qatar resident Sonny Varghese is the recipient of the Toastmaster International's Presidential Citation Award for 2022, a statement said. He will receive the citation at the 2022 Toastmasters International Convention being held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, US, August 17-21.
The honour is for members who have shown continual support and dedication to the organisation. Varghese was one of the Toastmasters programme founders in Qatar in 1996 as a founder member of Doha Toastmasters. He was district governor in 2006, the first Region 11 advisor in 2010, brand ambassador in 2011, member of the International Leadership Committee, and currently in region advisor council.
As Toastmasters District 79 governor, he was awarded President's Distinguished District Award, Presidents 20+1 Award, Presidents Extension Award and President's Excellence in Leadership Award. Varghese was the only recipient of all these four awards that year.
The criteria for the award are broadly based on contributions to organisational growth by participating in the growth, contributions to organisational excellence by way of significant, long-term contributions at the district or international levels, and how the person notably and publicly exemplified Toastmasters International's core values. Another area is the type of significant public contributions outside of Toastmasters.
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One of the shortest school weeks of the year in Minnesota started out with a jump in absences due to illness in the Wadena-Deer Creek school district.
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Telecom Egypt reshapes its board of directors, chooses its executives
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The General Assembly of Telecom Egypt (TE) announced the names of the new members of the Board of Directors, which included Tamer Gadalla, executive vice president and CEO of TE Data.
It also included Maged Osman, former minister of communications and information technology and head of Baseera Centre, who was recently appointed as a member of the Orange Board of Directors.
Osman submitted his resignation to Orange the day after accepting his position as member of the Board of Directors at TE Data. It is possible that he will be appointed as board chairman.
In addition to appointing Eskandar Tooma, Hany Seif El Nasr, and Muhammad Abdul Latif, Ahmed Gamal Abu Ali, Loubna Hilal, Ahmed Mohamed Hamdy, Mohamed Hassan Shamrokh, and Ashraf Faried.
A new board meeting will be held Thursday to select the chief executive of the company, which will be held by the interim council headed by Walid Gad. The meeting will approve the disbursal of EGP 2bn of the company's cash reserves as employees dues estimated at 12 months.
During the company's general assembly meeting, Gad revealed that the company's profit at Vodafone Egypt will be disbursed in two instalments, in April and June. TE owns about 45% of the shares of Vodafone Egypt.
The assembly meeting was postponed three times in a row, due to the pressure of the employees to receive their dues from the company. TE obtained an advisory opinion from the State Council in February 2015 to not pay its employees the maximum wage rate.
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Pine River-Backus School recruits district residents, staff, board for strategic planning
Pine River-Backus School held its first strategic planning meeting Feb. 11.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, March 31. Two trucks of
Russian peacekeepers [temporarily deployed near Azerbaijan's
Shusha] have driven along the Lachin-Khankendi road without any
problems, trend reports from the scene.
The vehicles were moving from Khankendi in the direction of
This once again proves that humanitarian vehicles can pass
freely through the protest area, there are no obstacles for
The peaceful protest on the Lachin-Khankendi road against the
illegal exploitation of Azerbaijan's mineral resources in the area
of Russian peacekeepers' temporary deployment has been going on
since December 12, 2022.
Previously, following the talks with the Russian peacekeepers'
command on December 3 and 7, 2022, a group of experts from the
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the State Property
Service under the Ministry of Economy, and AzerGold CJSC was going
to begin preliminary monitoring of the illicit mineral resource
exploitation, as well as emerging environmental implications on
Azerbaijani lands, where the Russian peacekeepers are temporarily
deployed, on December 10, 2022.
The expert team was expected to inspect the environmental
condition at the 'Gizilbulagh' gold deposit and the 'Damirli'
copper-molybdenum deposit, monitor various areas, organize
cadastral property records, assess potential risks and threats to
the environment, as well as to underground and surface water
However, the expert group, accompanied by Russian peacekeepers,
faced provocations when arriving in the monitoring area. The
planned initial inspection and monitoring did not take place due to
the fact that the Russian peacekeepers not only did not create
necessary conditions but also prevented the entire process from
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(MENAFN- Editorial) Gourmet Egypt, a producer and supplier of wholesome food products and handcrafted recipes with an online store and 15 locations in Egypt, and Softec Technologies, a technology company providing AI and Visibility solutions for Logistics, announced that they will collaborate to help Gourmet''s operations automate, optimize and control home delivery and branch replenishment routes with Artificial Intelligence.
NORMA, Softec''s AI solution that combines scientific route optimization with Machine Learning, will enable Gourmet to automate its logistics operations to continue scaling with fast, reliable and customer-centric home delivery services. It will also monitor estimated arrival times and performance benchmarks enabling Gourmet to continue growing while putting customer experience at the heart of its objective.
''''It''s all about collaborating with the best in class – NORMA meets this match. We''''re excited by the prospect of increasing customer delight by improving on time deliveries and improving efficiency'''' says Jalal Abu-Gazaleh, CEO and founder of Gourmet Egypt.
Gourmet is the most progressive wholesome food retail delivery service in Egypt delivering fresh groceries in Cairo, Alexandria and the Red Sea. With Softec''s AI-driven optimization, autonomous planning and visibility software, it envisions to continue its expansion strategy on an advanced technological backbone.
''''Putting AI in the heart of its logistics and home delivery operation will enable Gourmet to continue setting benchmarks in the market with predictable, reliable delivery times.'''' says Nour Shawky, CEO of Softec, ''''Being personally a big fan of Gourmet gives me even more pleasure to contribute to its growth with our innovations. The entire team is very excited to be working with people that know the value of adapting technologies to bring amazing customer experience to our homes''''.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Monday launched an advanced Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach.
The programme received funding from the European Union through its Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis (the Madad Fund), and was carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, according to a FAO statement.
This training comes as part of a series of advanced ToT trainings in many important topics such as Farm Business School – FBS, post and post-harvest facilities, pest control, modern agricultural technology, rural development, entrepreneurial projects and integrated animal production.
The main objective of this training is to support the capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture's master trainers to establish new Farmers' Field Schools in Jordan.
The master trainers will subsequently build the capacity of another 100 FFS facilitators from the ministry that will be able to reach 1,000 farmers through the FFS approach.
FAO Representative in Jordan Nabil Assaf said:“The Farmer Field School approach has been practised for many years in different parts of the world with considerable success. It was originally developed by the Food and Agriculture Organisation in the 1980s and is based on 'learning by doing' to help build the communities' capacity for informed decision-making.
“It's a 'school without walls' that provides a platform to the farming communities where they can share their experiences and knowledge to improve their existing practices through experiential learning processes leading towards sustainable agriculture production.”
This activity is within the framework of the EU-funded project“Enhancing resilient livelihoods and food security of host communities and Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon through the promotion of sustainable agricultural development”.
It is implemented by the FAO in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, the World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
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(MENAFN) On Sunday, a joint letter was crafted by leaders from Spain, Belgium, Ireland, and Malta, addressed to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.
The letter, collectively endorsed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela, strongly urged for a resolute stance on the Gaza situation in anticipation of the upcoming EU Council summit scheduled for December 14-15 in Brussels.
This correspondence, spearheaded by Spain as it concludes its EU presidency in December, and Belgium, poised to assume the presidency on January 1, underscores the imperative need for a dedicated discussion on the Gaza situation. Furthermore, it emphasizes a firm commitment to a two-state solution, aligning with the leaders' shared vision.
Within the joint letter, a sense of urgency is articulated regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, compelling the European Council to address the matter decisively.
Notably, Israel's resumption of its military offensive on the Gaza Strip on December 1, following a weeklong humanitarian pause with Hamas, has further heightened concerns. The toll stands at nearly 18,000 Palestinians killed and over 49,229 others injured since the cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7.
These developments set the backdrop for the leaders' call for a robust EU response and engagement during the upcoming summit.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "New Delhi: India Meteorological Department issued a fog alert in isolated areas over five states on December 10 and 11 per an IMD statement, dense fog during the morning is likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.A fresh feeble Western disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region from December 11 IMD statement mentioned that hailstorms were also likely in isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on December 12, the weather department has informed that the cyclonic circulation of Michaung that ravaged the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in the last few days has weakened and converted into a low-pressure area in Jharkhand.\"The cyclonic circulation Michaung has weakened and converted into a low-pressure area in Jharkhand causing light to moderate rainfall across the state in short spells,\" AE Kujur, a meteorologist from India Meteorological Department (IMD) Ranchi said.
IMD predicts rains in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Meanwhile, IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall with isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over Kerala and Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during the next 2-3 days IMD Chennai has predicted light to moderate rain at a few places with thunderstorms and lightning at one or two places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal area till 15 December fog likely in BiharIn Bihar, dense fog will engulf most of the state in the next two days, according to the IMD, which issued a yellow alert on Friday to IMD, fog is categorised as 'very dense' when visibility is between 0 and 50 metre, 'dense' when it is between 51 and 200 metre, 'moderate' when it is between 201 and 500 metre, and 'shallow' from 501 and 1,000.
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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia is set to witness a wave of health projects as the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization, announced new developments in medical rehabilitation, long-stay care, and home-care services in Riyadh and the Eastern Province. These projects have garnered significant attention, with 200 local and international firms submitting their expressions of interest.
The first project focuses on the establishment of 200 long-stay hospital beds and nursing care centers, providing essential medical services to patients. The initiative received a remarkable response, with a total of 139 firms from 16 countries expressing interest in participating. These firms represent a diverse range of countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, the US, Canada, the UK, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, India, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia. This high level of international interest highlights the global recognition of Saudi Arabia as an attractive destination for healthcare investments.
The second project aims to enhance medical rehabilitation services by providing 150 hospital beds and facilitating 120,000 treatment sessions for outpatients. This initiative has also generated considerable interest, demonstrating the growing importance of comprehensive healthcare solutions in the region. With an increasing emphasis on patient-centric care and rehabilitation services, the project has captured the attention of healthcare providers and organizations from around the world.
These developments in the healthcare sector underline Saudi Arabia's commitment to improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for its citizens. By partnering with local and international firms, the government aims to leverage their expertise, technology, and resources to enhance the healthcare infrastructure and meet the evolving needs of the population.
The significant response from both local and international firms showcases the confidence and interest in Saudi Arabia's healthcare market. It reflects the country's efforts to attract private investment and promote innovation in the healthcare sector, contributing to the overall development and advancement of the industry. These projects not only create opportunities for economic growth but also pave the way for the delivery of world-class healthcare services, ultimately benefiting the well-being of the Saudi population.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egypt's Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said has approved an additional budget of EGP 100m for the Ministry of Transport to start raising the efficiency of the Aswan-Al-Alaqi Road.
The road, which runs for a total length of 150 km, has already been granted EGP 560m in funds for its development.
El-Said made note of the economic importance of the transportation sector, with transport networks of all kinds considered economic lifelines. She also said that these networks link production centres with consumer markets, whilst also ensuring that production sites can obtain the required raw materials and operating requirements.
She pointed out that the transport sector's output is important for production in many commodity and service sectors, such as the trade, extractive and manufacturing sectors.
The minister said that a country's productivity highlights the importance of a sound and efficient transportation sector. Improving transportation networks has many positive effects on the performance of other economic sectors and their competitiveness.
El-Said referred to the Egyptian transportation sector's development vision and its main pillars, as stated in the medium-term plan for sustainable development, which will extend from fiscal year (FY) 18/2019 to FY 21/2022.
'Egypt's Vision 2030 aims to provide a transport system that achieves the goals of sustainable development, and is intrinsically linked with the requirements of future national economic and social development,' the minister said.
El-Said also said that transport sector indicators have become one of the main indicators showing the degree of a country's economic and social progress.
In Egypt, this sector has special importance due to the country's distinguished geographical location as a hub for transport routes. Egypt also has close geographical proximity to the main markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
El-Said said that the Aswan Governorate has acquired the largest percentage, at 24.2%, of government investments directed to South Upper Egypt in the 2020/21 plan. The total amount of government investments allocated to the governorate stands at about EGP 6.51bn for the 12-month period.
The minister also said that the most important transport and storage sector projects in the Aswan Governorate are the completion of the Kalabsha and Daraw Bridges on the River Nile. The governorate is also undertaking the construction of an alternative bridge axis to the Aswan Reservoir on the River Nile, alongside completing the first phase of a 4.6 km long regional road east of the River Nile to the New Industrial Zone of Aswan.
The most important projects of the transport and storage sector in Aswan Governorate, with the 20/2021 plan, also include paving roads in the following areas (Edfu - Daraw - Kom Ombo - Aswan Center - Nasr El Nuba), and the duplication and upgrading of the 50 km western desert road.
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Ukrainian defense minister says he is prepared over dismissal rumors
(MENAFN) Amid reports proposing his dismissal, Ukraine’s defense minister on Sunday stated he is prepared for anything, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues a shake-up of personnel across his government as part of a broad anti-corruption drive.
"I have not had any conversations that I should stop working ... I will repeat: ‘Every official should realize that he is not in his position for life. He must start a stage and finish it.’ Therefore, I am ready for any development,” Oleksii Reznikov announced in an interview with online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda.
Reznikov further noted that he is not ashamed of what he has done throughout his time in office, saying: “I will definitely have something to show ... And the rest - let's see.”
Separately, Reznikov announced in a press conference in the capital Kyiv that he would step down if Zelenskyy made such a move.
"No official is in the chair forever. Not one. The decision to be defense minister or not is made by one person, the Ukrainian president … Therefore, only with the decision of the Ukrainian president, I will make certain decisions,” he added.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Aqaba, Mar. 12 (Petra) -Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) demanded the Jordanian Maritime Commission (JMC) to seize (MSC ALANA2) ship for dumping a yellow substance in Gulf of Aqaba waters pending investigations to asses ecological damage and calculate the required compensation before leaving the port.
In a statement on Sunday, ASEZA received a tipoff from its operations and control room at 2am stating that yellow-colored materials were dumped in the sea water by MSC ALANA2 ship, which was docking at the container terminal and ASEZA ecological team moved immediately to follow up on the incident.
Joint technical inspection team comprised of ASEZA, JMC, and the Naval Force reported that the ship, upon its departure from the container port berth, dumped waste water from the ship's tank, as clearly seen in photos and videos from surveillance cameras, the statement added.
At the beginning of investigation, the ship's captain denied that this substance was dumped from the vessel, which was contrary to evidence provided by the joint technical inspection team.
After confronting the captain with evidence, he admitted that the chief engineer made an error by opening the valve on the tank pump, which led to discharging waste water in the sea, the statement said.
As a quick measure, the ASEZA sent a letter to JMC to seize the ship in accordance with the rules in force.
In addition, a meeting was held today by ASEZA Environmental Damage Assessment Committee to identify quantity of the pollutant material to calculate the ecological financial compensation for the incident, according to instructions.
The case was referred to the public prosecutor and in the event that the ship left Aqaba port as a matter of urgency, it will be allowed to leave after depositing a financial guarantee decided by the ASEZA to cover all financial claims resulting from the incident as a compensation for environmental damages.
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(MENAFN) Israel and Palestine have pledged to curb violence and incitement in a security meeting held in Egypt's Red Sea city of Sharm El-Sheikh on Sunday. Delegates from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Jordan, and the United States attended the meeting, where they reaffirmed their commitment to advancing security, stability, and peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike. They recognized the need for de-escalation on the ground, prevention of further violence, and confidence-building measures to enhance mutual trust and create a political horizon while addressing outstanding issues through direct dialogue.
The Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority reiterated their commitment to immediately work to end unilateral measures for a period of 3-6 months. This includes an Israeli commitment to stop discussing any new settlement units for four months and to stop authorizing any outposts for six months. The two sides also agreed to develop a mechanism to curb and counter violence, incitement, and inflammatory statements and actions, which will report to the quintet leadership in April in a resumed session of the meeting in Sharm El Sheikh.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to all previous agreements between them and to address all outstanding issues through direct dialogue. They also agreed to establish a mechanism to improve the economic conditions of the Palestinian people and significantly enhance the fiscal situation of the Palestinian Authority. Additionally, they emphasized the necessity of both Israelis and Palestinians to actively prevent any actions that would disrupt the sanctity of the Holy Sites in Jerusalem, both in word and in practice, during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan, which coincides with Easter and Passover this year.
The security meeting was held as tensions were rising high across the occupied West Bank in recent months amid repeated Israeli military raids into Palestinian towns. Nearly 90 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the start of this year, according to Palestinian figures. Fourteen Israelis have also been killed in separate attacks during the same period. The joint statement issued following the meeting emphasized the need for de-escalation on the ground and the prevention of further violence, highlighting the importance of pursuing confidence-building measures and enhancing mutual trust to create a political horizon and address outstanding issues through direct dialogue.
Overall, the security meeting between Israel and Palestine is a positive step towards curbing violence and incitement in the region. The commitment to de-escalation on the ground and the establishment of mechanisms to counter violence and improve economic conditions for the Palestinian people are important measures towards achieving stability and peace in the region. However, continued efforts are needed to address outstanding issues and build mutual trust between the two sides to create a sustainable political solution.
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