Turkish Cyprus' 'new understanding' involves independent equality
(MENAFN) The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is moving forward on the basis of independent equality and equal global status, according to the nation's leader on Tuesday.
"Our new understanding and politics include sovereign equality and equal international status.
We tell the world that an agreement on Cyprus would be reached with the cooperation of all states," Ersin Tatar stated at Türkiye’s 13th Ambassadors Conference in Ankara, the capital.
Claiming that Turkish Cyprus accepted a new political understanding when he took post two years ago, Tatar claimed: "We can now reach somewhere in Cyprus via sovereign equality. It will not be possible for us to live with an agreement on the basis of a federation."
Tatar went on by vowing to work in "full harmony" with Türkiye.
For his part, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu announced that there were "tough negotiations (over the island) in the past."
"We could not reach a conclusion due to the Greek Cypriot side's refusal to find any solution and because they do not want to share anything with the Turkish Cypriot people," Cavusoglu added
Confirming that Ankara will carry on protecting "the acquired right of usurped Turkish Cypriots," he called for "this right to be restored."
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the United States of America 'strongly' condemned a heavy attack on one of the ATMIS peacekeepers' posts in the Lower Shabelle region of the Southwest Federal State of Somalia, Friday.
“The United States strongly condemns today's attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan peacekeeping forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia. We express our deepest condolences to the victims' families and friends and wish a full recovery to those injured. The United States commends the bravery and sacrifice of the troops participating in this important mission. We stand with our Somali and African Union partners in the fight to defeat terrorism and to advance peace and stability for the Somali people,” the US Statement said.
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said in a statement it was probing the security loopholes the extremist Al-Qaeda-linked group, Al Shabaab, took advantage of.
“ATMIS forces are currently assessing the security situation,” a statement ATMIS posted on Facebook and Twitter said.
The peacekeeper command puts the death toll at 29. Al Shabaab , on the other hand, claimed they killed over 137 of the peacekeepers.
Buulo Mareer is approximately120 kilometers to the southwest of the capital of federal Somalia Mogadishu.
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Conservation in Prairie Pothole Region discussed
Federal, state and non-governmental partners came together this week to strategize and maximize fish and wildlife conservation efforts across the northern Great Plains and Prairie Pothole Region.
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KRG Deputy Prime Minister Talabani meets with private sector stakeholders in Sulaymaniyah
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani today held a meeting with private sector stakeholders in the Sulaymaniyah governorate to discuss the Kurdistan Regional Government’s efforts to promote trade and growth in the private sector.
Addressing issues and obstacles the Kurdistan Region’s private sector faces, Deputy Prime Minister Talabani stated the government will continue to introduce measures to strengthen the private sector in working closely with the public sector to create more jobs and grow the economy.
He also noted the government is working to ensure fair competition and protect consumers from monopolies and predatory business practices. The Deputy Prime Minister added that reducing bureaucratic hurdles for private sector investments and trade will also help in fostering healthy competition and boosting the economy.
The government will continue to decentralize operations to local governorates and directorates as part of reforms to improve the delivery of public services.


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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 7 Jun 2023, 2:42 PM
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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has issued a warning against using unauthorised modes of public transport.
In a video shared online, RTA lists the advantages passengers have when travelling by RTA transport, versus the corresponding drawbacks of illegal and unauthorised means of transport.
When using RTA transport, passengers can:
1. Use nol card, which is an alternative to cash
2. Retrieve lost items easily by going through the proper channels
3. Travel with professional drivers who are well-trained
4. File complaints in case they are unsatisfied with their travel
However, when using unauthorised transport, passengers:
1. Need to carry cash at all times
2. Have less of a chance of retrieving lost items
3. Might be subject to unprofessional behaviour
4. Cannot file complaints
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(MENAFN) A modernized version of the legendary Soviet-era Moskvich brand of automobiles is poised to be reborn at a former Renault plant in Moscow, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin in an interview with RIA Novosti.
“As early as next week it [the Moskvich plant] will start its first assembly. And next year, hopefully, it will reach work volumes comparable to the period when Renault was here,” Sobyanin asserted.
Back in Soviet times, the plant in Moscow, built in 1930, was the original maker of Moskvich vehicles. The facility was purchased by Renault in the early 2000s, and the Moskvich production was discontinued. However, the French manufacturer turned over the factory to Moscow authorities in May, as part of the company’s withdrawal from Russia owing to sanctions. The plant’s name was quickly changed back to Moskvich.
The facility would create “state-of-the-art” automobile types, including a sedan and four crossovers, according to the company’s plans. Electric car production at the factory is also on the cards and may begin in two to three years.
According to Sobyanin, the city has successfully adapted to Western sanctions, with Russian businesses filling many of the gaps left by foreign investors in recent months.
“The vast majority of our enterprises have adapted to the situation. Moreover, the profitability of these enterprises is gradually recovering, including in the financial sector, where the collapse of profits was most evident. That is why we, from the point of view of the budget, feel quite confident,” he also added.
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Noon finalizes Namshi purchase after approval from Saudi competition watchdog
(MENAFN) Online marketplace platform Noon has had its buying of fashion e-commerce project Namshi accepted by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Competition.
Noon – which is supported by Dubai billionaire Mohamed Alabbar as well as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – declared that it intended to purchase Namshi from Emaar Possessions for 1.2 billion dirhams (USD335.2 million) in September last year.
Originally obtaining 51 percent of Namshi 6 years ago (2017), Emaar then bought the last 49 percent two years after (2019) in an overall acquisition of 1 billion dirhams (nearly USD272 billion).
In June last year, the Kingdom’s Heritage Commission inked a collaboration deal with Noon to allow domestic businesses in Saudi Arabia, as reported by Saudi Press Agency.
A ceremony was hosted at the Commission's head office to honor this cooperation, which was joined by Heritage Commission CEO Jasir Suleiman Alherbish as well as General Manager of Noon KSA Ahmed Abdel Qader Gadouri.
The deal permits Saudi artisans to trade craft outputs and cultural heritage content online, obtaining access to a bigger audience via Noon's Mahali plan.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Gonda, Dec 1 (IANS) The Gonda district administration in Uttar Pradesg has invited all arms licence holders in the district to join the Sahbhagita Yojana under which the state government pays a monthly sum to persons who agree to keep cows from shelters under the scheme for cow protection.
In a targeted drive, the Gonda administration will reach out to all arms licence holders and ask them to participate in the scheme.
Gonda District Magistrate Neha Sharma said the results under Sahbhagita Yojana had not been very encouraging till now which led officials to think about how to make it successful.
“When thinking of possible stakeholders, we narrowed in on arms licence holders. As per our experience, one has an arms licence either for security or for prestige. Such persons also come from a certain affluent background. The few people we have spoken to have agreed to the scheme,” Sharma said.
She added that it would not be compulsory for arms licence holders to keep cows but through the targeted approach, the state government was hoping for better results.
Meetings would be held with licence holders to sensitise them to them issue.
Currently, there are 25,000 cattle in Gonda's shelters, while 2,000 are with citizens under the Sahbhagita Yojana.
There are 12,042 arms licence holders in the district. They will be offered one animal each and one can keep a maximum of four animals.
The government will give Rs 1,500 per animal to the person who adopts them.
A state government spokesperson said that a certificate of cow adoption might be made compulsory at the time of applying for a new licence or renewal of license.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 15
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
The export value of Georgia's domestic beer (excluding re-export) from January through May 2021 amounted to $568,000, down by $810,000 compared to the same period of 2020, Trend reports citing the National Statistics Office of Georgia.
This year, demand has dried up in major export market – China, recording over a drop of over 90 percent.
Export of beer from Georgia has been conducted to 16 countries. The main importer of Georgian beer was Russia with $243,100 or 311,156 litters. It was followed by Azerbaijan - $139,580 or 156,609 litters and China - $58,210 or 693,00 litters.
The main importer of Georgian beer last year was China, with $595, 250 or 611,820 litters. It was followed by Russia – $239,690 or 351,866.75 litters and Azerbaijan – $151,350 or 172,176 litters.
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US Treasury restricts cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash for laundering at least USD7
(MENAFN) The US Treasury Department declared on Monday that it has forced restrictions on cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash for laundering at least USD7 billion value of virtual currency for the last 3 years.
As mentioned by department statement, the total contains the biggest known virtual currency robbery of USD455 million, stolen by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that was restricted by the US 3 years ago.
Tornado Cash was stolen to launder USD96 million of cyber performers’ assets derived from the Harmony Bridge Heist on June 24, 2019, and $7.8 million from the Nomad Heist on Aug. 2.
Brian Nelson, Treasury under secretary for terrorism as well as economic intelligence, stated in an announcement that "Despite public assurances otherwise, Tornado Cash has repeatedly failed to impose effective controls designed to stop it from laundering funds for malicious cyber actors on a regular basis and without basic measures to address its risks."
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Kuwait- KUNA main news for Thursday, August 24, 2017
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Local: ====== KUWAIT -- For those brave souls who decided not to travel this summer, indoor sport clubs have been sanctuaries where many activities took place away from the scorching heat. (Photo-feature by Ahmad Sorour issued 09:36 a.m. local-time 06:36 GMT) KUWAIT -- A few days after bidding farewell to renowned Kuwaiti actor Abdulhussein Abdulredha, Kuwait suffered another loss within the arts and cultural domains with the passing away of Singer Hussein Jassem at age 73. (Issued at 10:30 a.m. local-time 07:30 GMT) Economic: ======== KUWAIT -- The World Bank (WB) is eager to partnership with Kuwait to help in the reconstruction of recently liberated areas in Iraq, said the World Bank's (WB) Country Manager in Kuwait Firas Raad on Thursday. (By Fawaz Karami issued at 09:47 a.m. local-time 06:47 GMT) International: ============== CAIRO -- Arab social and economic official hold a meeting in the Egyptian capital to discuss the developments within the pan-Arab customs union and the free trade zone agreement.
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Washington: Visiting French President Emmanuel Macron delivered blunt criticism to American lawmakers and business leaders Wednesday when he called out US industrial subsidies as being extremely harmful to his nation's companies.
With trade disagreements looming over his state visit to the United States, Macron sat down for lunch with members of Congress, company executives and government officials in Washington and warned that such help for US firms could 'kill a lot of jobs.'
'This is super aggressive for our business people,' Macron said at the working lunch in the ornate Library of Congress, ahead of what are expected to be tense trade talks with President Joe Biden.
'You will perhaps fix your issue, but you will increase my problem,' he said, referring to the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden's signature green industry policy that recently came into effect. Read Also
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The IRA will pour billions of dollars into climate-friendly technologies, with strong backing for American-made products. Europeans fear an unfair US advantage in sectors where they are already reeling due in part to the war in Ukraine.
'I think this regulation cannot fly for the US alone,' the French leader said, warning that if the broader trade issues are not synchronized it will 'kill a lot of jobs.'
'Put yourself in my shoes,' he pleaded, adding that 'nobody called me when the IRA was in discussion' earlier this year.
Macron suggested that exceptions for European firms could be worked into the law, but even those might 'create divisions between Europeans.'
'So we will have to bridge the gap,' he said, urging Washington to coordinate more directly with Europe on trade issues.
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Elixir Petroleum cuts costs to focus on exploring Colorado oil project
() has reduced its corporate overheads to preserve cash for exploration of the Petra Project that targets multi-million barrel conventional oil prospects in Colorado.
These include cutting non-executive director fees by 20% and the chairman’s by 25%.
In addition Michael Price has stepped down as a non-executive director. The company’s board now consists of the managing director an independent non-executive chairman and two non-executive directors.
Further permanent and temporary cost savings are also being introduced to reflect the current market conditions.
Elixir has a 50% working interest in 25000 net acres of acreage adjacent to 2000 barrels per day oil fields in Colorado.
It is funding the first US$1.5 million of exploration expenditure with about US$300000 funded to date on seismic data reprocessing and interpretation.
The Petra Project is located in a region with proven repeatable conventional oil discoveries that required low cost (less than $1 million) vertical exploration wells.
It has multiple stacked objectives with wells delivering payback within three months.
The company had $2.3 million in cash as at 30 September 2014.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Today, Azerbaijan marks the Independence Day, Azernews reports.
The 20th century went down in history not only as a century of
science and technology, but also as a century of national
awakening, the liberation of peoples from colonialism and the
creation of national states.
The Revolution of 1917 in Russia ended the rule of the Romanov
dynasty. As a result, the Russian Empire collapsed. The peoples had
to decide their own fate. The peoples had to decide their own fate.
On May 28, 1918, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic became the first democratic
republic not only on the territory of modern Azerbaijan, but also
in the whole East. It was a parliamentary republic. Its state
attributes were adopted - a flag, an anthem. However, the
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic lasted only 23 months. On April 28,
1920, Azerbaijan was occupied by the 11th army of the Bolsheviks,
and the republic fell.
Meanwhile, until 2022 May 28 was celebrated as the Republic
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(MENAFN) Iran’s First Vice Leader Mohammad Mohber said on Sunday that several Muslim groups are joining the Arab pilgrimage and the Iraqi administration is happy to host them.
the vice leader noted that “the Arbaeen pilgrimage is the largest religious ritual in the Islamic world, unprecedented in history in terms of the number of participants and the scope of the event.”
He then noted that the Iraqi administration considers the reception of the Arbain pilgrims an honor.
He stated that “the governments of Iran and Iraq are serving Arbaeen pilgrims side by side and are cooperating cordially with each other to prepare the necessary infrastructure for the presence of millions of pilgrims in Iraq.”
Mokhber emphasized that the ministries, especially the Ministry of the Interior, and all organizations associated with them, in addition to activists and governors, have fully cooperated to facilitate the ritual of the Arbaeen walk.
However, he did mention that “deficiencies in some of the infrastructures in Iraq have created limitations”.
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During the video conference meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Ministers of other 8 states, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray informed the Prime Minister that the state government has formed the task force for vaccine distribution. Adar Poonawalla's Serum Institute is currently conducting the trails and the state government is in touch with them.
Thackeray also told the Prime Minister that the Maharashtra government is implementing all guidelines and rules issued by Center in the state. Hinting at BJP, Uddhav told PM Modi that few political parties are not following these guidelines in the state and are carrying out political protests on the road. He further said that the Prime Minister should speak to them.
Today, the Prime Minister had called the meeting of 8 worst affected states due to the Covid-19 situation. In this meeting, Niti Ayog also made a presentation about the Covid-19 vaccine and it's distribution. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said, "Center should make uniform policy for vaccine distribution, interstate transport and containment zones. PM and the Home Minister should call an urgent meeting of all parties and make them understand the importance of this issue and ask them not to politicise the issue. Though in the state nowadays, only 4700 to 5000 positive cases are getting recorded every day in the state but we have asked our citizens to follow the rules strictly."
Talking about the task force for COVID-19 vaccine, Uddhav informed the Prime Minister that the state government is in coordination with the Serum Institute regarding their vaccine via the task force. The same task force will be looking into the cost and other issues related to the vaccine.
Uddhav also spoke about the state government's initiative "My family, My responsibility". He told the Prime Minister that with the help of active participation of citizens, the state has been able to reduce the number of COVID positive patients under this initiative. He also said that the health data which the state government has gathered under this scheme will help to create the health map of the state.


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— LaToya Grant, M.Ed, Board member and an administrator at DC Public Schools.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- Today, the Board of Directors of NexxtOne Academy announced that registration is open for their second annual golf tournament fundraiser. This event supports the nonprofit's work to help over 350 of Washington, DC's middle and high school students. The event will take place on October 10, 2022 at Oak Creek Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD.
NexxtOne Academy offers Peer Tutoring, Leadership Training, Experiential Learning through curated field trips, College Prep, a Coding Club, and an Arts Scholarship to support a young person's desire to pursue an education in the arts. This programming builds skills in underserved young people to help them become change agents who will transform their communities.
“We have had great success helping hundreds of Black and Brown students in our community. I'm excited about more people supporting our important work,” said Founder Geena Young.“This fundraiser will help intensify our impact in the DC area.”
The Board of NexxtOne Academy partners with local schools to offer unique educational opportunities for their students.“We believe it's important to expose our youth to as many career paths as possible,” said LaToya Grant, M.Ed, a Nexxt One Academy Board member and an administrator at District of Columbia Public Schools.
Tickets to the golf tournament can be purchased at and companies interested in sponsorship can contact Geena Young at .
NexxtOne Academy is a nonprofit organization serving students in the Washington, DC area. NexxtOne Academy works to develop Black and Latinx youth through science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics, and math (STEAAM) programs. This programming builds skills in young people to help them become change agents who will transform their communities.
Its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser will raise money to support programs, scholarships and mentoring needed to EDUCATE, ELEVATE and EMPOWER middle and high school students in our community.
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Barcelona will celebrate Drake becoming the first artist to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify by wearing a special shirt against Real Madrid on Sunday.
The La Liga giants are sponsored by Spotify but will replace the streaming service's logo with the OVO owl logo of the Canadian rapper for El Clasico.
It is part of Barcelona and Spotify's strategic aim to“bring football and music together”.
“This doesn't feel real but it is,” 35-year-old Drake said on
Xavi's side will wear the special shirts with the four-time Grammy Award winner's brand logo during the match, but for the warm-up will wear shirts depicting the Spotify logo on the front and 'Drake 50' on the back.
“Our alliance with Spotify goes beyond a mere commercial relationship. It is a strategic relationship through which we seek to bring together two worlds that can arouse emotion – namely music and football,” said Juli Guiu, Barcelona's marketing vice-president.
“This initiative is another example of this desire and the innovative spirit of our collaboration.
“For the first time in our history, we are replacing the name of our main sponsor on the front of the jersey with an internationally acclaimed artist, Drake.
“This initiative shows our potential to become a unique platform to offer experiences that help bring us closer to our fans while reaching out to new audiences around the world.”
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ROSEAU, Dominica – The government of Dominica announced last week that it had commissioned the construction of 32 new, affordable, and, crucially, weather-resistant homes for Bellevue Rawle families in the Roseau North Constituency as part of Dominica's 'Housing Revolution.' Once finished, the national project will count 5,000 new homes for residents across the island.
Clearance of the land for the homes is currently underway, and construction will commence within a month of the soil being tested.
Bellevue Rawle is not the only town benefitting from the housing project. Thirty-three residential units for the village of Jimmit in the Mahaut Constituency have recently been announced, and various developments across Dominica are either scheduled or already under construction. The homes will follow the same blueprint as previous units built by the government, which includes hurricane-resistant windows, roofs and wiring. Increased employment opportunities in the construction sector are also expected.
Dominica's Housing Revolution is funded entirely by the nation's citizenship by investment (CBI) programme. During a site visit to some of the successful housing developments in the northern town of Portsmouth, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit emphasised the fiscal leverage the programme has provided to effect social advancement.
'As you know, this project is financed with funds from the citizenship by investment programme – yet another tangible manifestation of the prudent and responsible and visible use of the CBI funds. Much to the benefit and satisfaction and improvement of our country and our citizens," he said.
The CBI programme is an initiative introduced by the government in 1993. The programme offers global investors and their families a means of acquiring citizenship with the option of either contributing to a government-held fund or buying into pre-approved eco-friendly real estate. Investors in Dominica gain access to immigration benefits, such as increased global mobility and the ability to secure a safe future for themselves and the next generation.
The programme has also been voted number one in the world by the Financial Times' Professional Wealth magazine for its due diligence, affordability, efficiency and commitment to integrity. Funds generated from the programme are used to support national growth in areas such as health care, education, infrastructure and climate change resilience.
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Citigroup Drops Despite Happier Q3 Results
Citigroup (NYSE:C) reported stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter on Thursday as trading revenue helped the company deliver a major increase in profits.
The bank reported $2.15 in earnings per share on $17.15 billion in revenue. Wall Street was anticipating earnings per share of $1.65 on revenue of $16.97 billion, based on consensus estimates.
Net income came in at $4.6 billion, compared with $3.1 billion a year ago. That is a 48% increase year over year.
Trading revenue for fixed income and equity markets topped estimates at $3.18 billion and $1.23 billion, respectively. Analysts expected $3.07 billion in revenue from fixed income trading and $909.7 million in revenue from equities trading, according to estimates. Equity trading revenue was up 40% year over year.
Said CEO Jane Fraser, "The recovery from the pandemic continues to drive corporate and consumer confidence and is creating very active client engagement as you can see through our strong results in Investment Banking and Equity Markets, both up approximately 40% year-over-year, in addition to double-digit fee growth in Treasury and Trade Solutions as we help our clients reposition their supply chain."
Citi released $1.16 billion in loan loss provisions, resulting in a net benefit of $192 billion for the quarter. Banks built up massive reserves during the economic downturn last year but have released them as the economy has recovered, boosting their bottom lines.
C shares descended 32 cents to $69.94
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(MENAFN – Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 30
The natural gas tariff for Azeristiliktechizat OJSC, an Azerbaijani heating supply operator, and residential building boiler rooms has been reduced from 0.20 qepik (0.11 cent) to 0.13 qepik (0.07 cent) to ensure the sustainability of the natural gas heating system, as well as the optimization of the costs of using the heating system for the citizens of the country, the Azerbaijani Tariff Council told Trend.
The natural gas tariff for service stations will be reduced from 0.20 qepik (0.11 centime) to 0.13 qepik (0.07 centime) to stimulate the transition to environmentally friendly fuel and reduce the cost public transport using compressed natural gas (CNG).
Tariffs have been increased by five qepiks (0.02 centimes) in other areas (trade, services, etc.) because profitable activity is less dependent on natural gas tariffs.
The decision will take effect on July 1, 2021.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was dealt a huge blow on
Tuesday when two of his top ministers announced their resignations,
saying they could no longer work for a government mired in scandal,
Trend reports citing
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid both announced they were
quitting in letters posted to Twitter within minutes of each other
on Tuesday evening.
'The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly,
competently and seriously,' Sunak said in his resignation letter.
'I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe
these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am
'In preparation for our proposed joint speech on the economy
next week, it has become clear to me that our approaches are
fundamentally too different,' Sunak added in the letter. 'I am sad
to be leaving Government but I have reluctantly come to the
conclusion that we cannot continue like this.'
Javid wrote that 'it has been an enormous privilege to serve in
this role, but I regret that I can no longer continue in good
conscience.' Javid added that the vote of confidence in the prime
minister last month 'was a moment for humility, grip and new
'I regret to say, however, that it is clear to me that this
situation will not change under your leadership -- and you have
therefore lost my confidence too,' Javid wrote.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)'s Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) is organising, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a number of community outreach initiatives to shed light on the importance of breast cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.
QBRI will set up an information booth at Gulf Mall from 5 pm to 9pm Friday where members of the community can learn more about the prevalence of breast cancer in Qatar and the region, as well as measures women can take to reduce risk of the disease.
In addition, QBRI will participate in a walk for breast cancer awareness at Aspire Park from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday, and join in a breast cancer awareness campaign and fundraiser event, 'A Night for Humanity, which is sponsored by Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar.
These activities are part of a number of QBRI-organised events throughout this month to promote awareness of breast cancer, according to a press statement.
On Wednesday and Thursday, QBRI held seminars and set up booths at Qatar University and Education City, respectively. Focusing on the history and progress of breast cancer, the seminars highlighted the main advancements in treatment leading to the recent breakthroughs of personalised medicine.
Breast cancer is the second highest cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide and, among Qatari women, it is the most common cancer with projections of a 60% increase in newly diagnosed cases over the next five years, the statement notes. QBRI's Cancer Research Center focuses on cancer immunobiology and immunotherapy.
The institute's awareness campaign will highlight the impact of diet and environment on the development and progression of cancer, outlining preventive measures and emphasising the importance of yearly screenings for early detection to facilitate treatment.
For more information on the breast cancer awareness events, or any other HBKU sponsored event, visit
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Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) delivered yesterday in-kind donations to Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), as a support for the vulnerable patients. The donation consisted of wheelchairs, beds, and medical equipment.
An official delegation from HMC visited QRCS headquarters, including Dr. Soad Saidan Al Hamad, Executive Manager of Social Service Department at HMC; Abeer Al Hajri, Officer at HMC's Social Service Department, and Mohamed Othman, Head of Social Service Section at Hamad General Hospital (HGH).
They were received by Eng. Ibrahim Abdullah Al Malki, CEO of QRCS; Dr. Lolwa Hassan Al Obaidli, Head of Community Care at the Volunteering and Local Development Division, and Khalida Ali Mostafa, an empowerment specialist at the same division.
'We at HMC Social Service Department would like to thank the board of directors, Secretary-General, CEO, and staff of QRCS for their constant cooperation. They spare no effort in assisting the patients, both individually and collectively, said Dr. Soad Saidan Al Hamad.
'We are here to receive some in-kind donations that include beds and diverse equipment. These will help to meet some of the needs of sick children and older persons. It is a kind support that deserves appreciation, she added.
Dr. Lolwa Hassan Al Obaidli commented, 'Social solidarity among institutions and society members is a top priority for the continuity and elevation of work. We work with HMC as partners in social activities in the best interest of society. We seek bilateral integration, which will ultimately translate into high quality of supplies for service seekers.
She said that this was not the first or last time that QRCS worked with HMC. She promised that such contributions would continue to benefit both the nationals and residents of Qatar, with plans to expand mutual cooperation to involve more institutions in the future.
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(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar- Branch manager of Grameen Bank, who hails from Dehradun, escaped unhurt after suspected militants fired at him in Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday, police said this evening. In an unrelated incident during the same period, a soldier's bullet riddled body was found outside an army camp in the Uri area of the same district.
“Today morning, Police received information that terrorists tried to attack outsider bank manager in Pattan area of Baramulla. Senior police officers reached at the spot to ascertain the facts,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
Preliminary investigation revealed that militants tried to attack Vivek Kumar son of Ashok Kumar of Dehradun, Uttarakhand at present Dhobiwan Kunzer and working as Manager of Grameen Bank at Goshbugh Pattan. However, he said, militants could not succeed.“He is unhurt, safe and sound,” the spokesperson said.
Accordingly, he said, a case (FIR No. 282/2022) under relevant sections of law stands has been registered at Police Station Pattan and further investigation has been initiated.
In a separate incident an army soldier died of gunshot wounds under mysterious circumstances in Boniyar area of Baramulla district on Monday. Possibility of him having committed suicide and reasons under that eventuality are being also investigated, official sources said.
They said the soldier identified as Rahul Bhagat son of Anand Bhagat of Maharashtra was found in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds on his chest inside the toilet of a garrison in Boniyar. GNS quoting a police official said that inquest proceedings under 174 CrPC have been initiated.“Body has taken into custody for autopsy and other medico-legal formalities.”
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) A delegation from the UAE is participating in the 21st Meeting for the Heads of Punitive and Correctional Institutions and the Security Media Committee in the GCC currently being held in Riyadh, and will continue until tomorrow.
The delegation is headed by Brigadier Dr. Yusuf Rashed Al Hamidi, Head of the Policies and Standards Department at the General Directorate of Punitive and Correctional Establishments at the Ministry of Interior. During the meeting, attendees discussed initiatives, suggestions and solutions to promote the correctional and humanitarian efforts at the punitive and correctional institutions.
This would help to develop the services provided to inmates of these institutions in GCC countries, as well as reflect the cultural aspect of the member states.
The meeting will approve a number of recommendations following extensive discussions of the different topics on the agenda set by the General Secretariat, as well as the minutes of the meeting of the Heads of Punitive and Correctional Institutions and the Security Media Committee in GCC counties.
Additionally, the meeting will discuss a draft project to study the Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of prisoners (SMR), a visit to the rehabilitation treatment center at the correctional institutions compound in Kuwait, as well as establishing national training institutes for employees of the punitive and correctional institutions sector in GCC countries.
The UAE delegation included Colonel Mubarak Khalfan Al Rizzi, Head of the Correctional and Punitive Establishments Department Ajman, Major Dr. Saif Salem Zaid, Head of the Correctional and Punitive Establishments Department Umm Al Qaiwain, and Captain Abdul Muttalib Ahmed Al Hammadi, Head of the Institutional Reputation Management Centre at the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned that Pakistan was heading towards a Sri Lanka-like situation.
Condemning the crackdown on leaders and workers of his party to stop them from marching on the capital, PTI chief Imran Khan on Tuesday urged“neutrals” to help protect the country's integrity, as per their oath.
“Allah does not allow being a neutral. You have to decide to stand with the righteous or with the other side,” he said at a presser at CM House.“The entire nation is looking at you (neutrals). The masses will pass judgment and if the country inches towards destruction, you will be equally responsible for it,” he claimed, just two days after asking the army at a presser to“remain neutral if army is neutral”.
The ex-premier also asked the judiciary to intervene.“With great respect, I am asking our judiciary to not allow what is going on in the country,” he said, adding that the entire country had been blocked by placing obstacles in the way of marchers.
He said the government had started harassing PTI leadership and workers.“Did the judiciary allow anyone trespassing privacy inside homes?” he asked, while referring to police raids on the residences of his followers. He warned that judiciary's credibility would be destroyed if the police raids continued and that would mean end of democracy.
“We have categorically clarified that financial condition of the country is very bad, as the incumbent government has destroyed it,” he said, adding that the fall of Pakistani rupee against the dollar would trigger a fresh wave of price hike.
Warning that Pakistan was heading towards Sri Lanka-like situation, he said the only solution was an immediate election.
He alleged that Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz did not join the government to serve the masse but to abolish corruption cases against them. He alleged the incumbent government was determined to“abolish NAB” and“make ECP its slave” with the aim to“win elections through rigging”.
“I will lead the long march from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and it will be the biggest march in the history of Pakistan,” he said.
He said his efforts for strengthening the democracy were“not politics, but jihad”. America brought the corrupt politicians to rule the Pakistan under a conspiracy, he alleged, adding that they were the“slaves of America” who would obey US directives because they had stashed their wealth in foreign banks.
He recalled that the PTI government during its three and a half years tenure had never barred the opposition from protests or rallies. However, he said, the incumbent government launched a crackdown as if PTI leaders and their families were“criminals or traitors”. (Dawn / Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, whose refusal to be vaccinated against Covid makes him unable to enter Canada, has officially withdrawn from the ATP hardcourt tournament in Montreal, organisers said yesterday.
The Serb star's unvaccinated status made it unlikely he would play in the prestigious ATP Masters tournament, just as it means he will probably miss the US Open starting later in August as the United States also requires visitors to the country to show proof of vaccination.
Montreal Masters tournament director Eugene Lepierre had said earlier this month he did not expect Djokovic to play.
“Either the Canadian government is going to change the rules regarding vaccination or he is going to roll up his sleeves and get the vaccine. But I don't think any of those scenarios are realistic,” Lepierre said.
Germany's Oscar Otte has also withdrawn from the tournament which starts Monday with Benjamin Bonzi of France and Australia's Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios moving into the main draw, Tennis Canada said.
In addition, three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray was handed a wild card yesterday, along with Belgian David Goffin and Canadians Vasek Pospisil and Alexis Galarneau.
Britain's Murray, a former world number one who won the Canadian title in 2009, 2010 and 2015, has been rising in the rankings this season from 134th to 50th.
He reached finals in Sydney in January and Stuttgart in June, but fell in the first round in Washington earlier this week to Sweden's Mikael Ymer.
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Washington: The United States and a range of allies called on Tuesday for Russian and Belarusian national governing bodies of sports to be suspended from international sport federations, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sports organizations should also consider suspending the broadcasting of competitions into Russia and Belarus, according to the joint statement released by the U.S. State Department on Tuesday.
Other signatories included Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and South Korea. China, India and states in Latin America and Africa were among notable countries that were not listed as signatories.
The joint statement said that in cases where sports organizations permit athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete, it should be made clear that they are not representing the Russian or Belarusian states. The use of official Russian and Belarusian flags, emblems and anthems should be prohibited.
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In March, Washington and its partners had said Russia and Belarus should not be permitted to host, bid for or be awarded any international sporting events.
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a number of sporting bodies have banned athletes representing Russia. FIFA and UEFA suspended Russia's national teams and clubs from international football days after the Feb. 24 invasion began.
Moscow calls its action in Ukraine a 'special military operation.'
Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, said on Sunday the ex-Soviet state stood fully behind Russia in its military drive in Ukraine as part of its longstanding commitment to a 'union state' with Moscow.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Mar 1 (KNN) Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has projected a robust 7 per cent GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), continuing the country's post-pandemic economic momentum for the fourth consecutive year.
Nageswaran attributes this anticipated expansion to various factors, including expectations of a normal monsoon, enhanced rural demand, and improved levels of private and public investment, reported FE.
The latest government estimate, released on Thursday, indicates that India's real economic growth is likely to accelerate even further, reaching 7.6 per cent in FY24, surpassing earlier projections of 7.3 per cent.
This growth trajectory compares favourably with previous fiscal years, notably 7 per cent in FY23 and 9.7 per cent in FY22, following a contraction of 5.8 per cent in the COVID-affected FY21.
Nageswaran underscores that the bulk of GDP growth stems from robust non-agricultural expansion on the supply side, coupled with significant investment growth on the demand side.
However, a notable concern lies in the deceleration of consumption expenditure growth, which has now slowed to a mere 3 per cent for both private and government final consumption expenditure.
Looking ahead to FY25, Nageswaran anticipates further enhancements in rural income and demand, driven by anticipated improvements in value addition within the farm sector.
He stated,“With the anticipated better value addition in the farm sector next financial year, rural income and rural demand will be even better and more evident in FY25.”
Despite the optimistic outlook, Nageswaran acknowledges potential risks to growth in the coming year, particularly stemming from uncertainty surrounding merchandise trade.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revised its projection for global trade growth in 2023 downward to 0.8 per cent, down from the previous estimate of 1.7 per cent in April, posing challenges to India's economic expansion plans.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah received at Dasman Palace late Monday afternoon the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his accompanying delegation in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah.
The Qatari Amir offered condolences to His Highness the Amir on the Friday terrorist bomb attack on Imam Al- Sadiq Mosque and renewed Qatar's support to Kuwait in all measures to protect its security and stability. He prayed for God's mercy to the martyrs and wished the wounded quick recovery.
The cordial talks between the two sides reflected the close relationship between Kuwait and Qatar and reviewed a range of bilateral, regional and international issues of common concern. The meeting was attended by National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as a number of sheikhs and senior officials.
Earlier, the Qatari Amir and his accompanying delegation was warmly received at the airport by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al- Hamad Al-Sabah.
They were also welcomed by Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Khaled Al-Jarrah Al- Sabah, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anas Khaled Al-Saleh, as well as other senior officials.
The Qatari Amir's delegation is made up of the Amir's special representative Sheikh Jassem bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatari Olympic Committee Sheikh Jawaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani and Chief of Staff of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Thani. Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah hosted an Iftar banquet at Dasman Palace on Monday evening in honor of Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his accompanying delegation who started a visit to Kuwait.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky received the European Commission's report on the second part of the questionnaire filled out by Ukraine to obtain the EU candidate status.
'President of the European Commission gave me today a report on the second part of the questionnaire that Ukraine filled out while gaining candidate status. I am very glad that it is so thin, this is good news,' Zelensky said at a joint briefing with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
According to him, this report will become the basis for the further work of government officials.
The President also said that today and tomorrow in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials are working together with European partners to prepare the next phase of Ukraine's integration into the EU, to strengthen protection against Russian aggression, in particular in economic, financial, social, energy, and humanitarian areas, and to rebuild Ukraine.
As reported, on February 2, a meeting of the members of the College of EU Commissioners will be held in Kyiv. On February 3, the 24th EU-Ukraine Summit will take place.
On April 18, 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky handed over the first part of the completed questionnaire to obtain EU candidate status to Head of the European Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas, and the second part of the questionnaire was submitted on May 9, 2022.
On June 23, 2022, the EU heads of state and government granted Ukraine EU candidate status.
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Starting at the village of Barley up to Pendle Hill, this route enjoys a steady stroll through some of the most enchanting scenery in Lancashire. The Ogden Reservoir is a particular marvel to be enjoyed.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Slowing Pace of Rate Hikes Favors Gold Prices
Prices for bullion bounced above the key $1,750 U.S. an ounce level on Thursday, consolidating gains after minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest meeting signaled slower interest rate hikes.
Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,755.73 U.S. per ounce U.S. gold futures advanced 0.6% to $1,755.90.
Lower rates tend to lift the appeal for bullion in comparison with other interest-bearing assets. High interest rates have kept a leash on gold's traditional status as a hedge against high inflation and other uncertainties this year as they translate into higher opportunity cost to hold the non-yielding asset.
The minutes of the Fed's Nov. 1-2 meeting showed that a“substantial majority” of Fed policymakers agreed it would“likely soon be appropriate” to slow the pace of interest rate hikes.
Market activity was likely to be relatively muted by the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
Physical gold demand in Asia, meanwhile, stayed soft this week, with premiums in top hub China easing further as fresh COVID-19 restrictions dimmed activity, while higher domestic prices put off most buyers in India.
Spot silver rose 0.5% to $21.62 U.S. per ounce, platinum added 0.3% to $999.38 U.S., while palladium gained 0.7% to $1,894.75 U.S.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Arena International Master Syed Abdul Khader continues his dominance as he bagged the championship again in the Filipino Chess Players League (FCPL) Blitz Chess Tournament (May 2023 edition), held at Uno Café recently.
Khader has been formidable throughout the tournament with a perfect score of 9/9. Other winners are, from the second place: Aldrin Troy Tenorio, Louie Delcoro, Albin Sajan, Ryan Mendoza, Richard Nepacena, Enrique Naperi, Pranav Pradeep Nair, Abel Sajan and Rolly Patricio with each receiving trophies and cash prizes.
Category prizes were awarded to top performers in each category: Best U8 - Jeanna Jobsy, Best U10 - Annliya Sajan, Best U12 - Johan Jobsy, Best U14 - Taksh Sharma and Best Women - Nishita Karthick.
The tournament was spearheaded by FCPL president Elmer Espiritu, tournament director John Tia and chief arbiter Rolenson Loyola, in co-operation and sponsored by Uno Café owned by Jeanette Gotangogan.
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Doha, Qatar: The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 is inviting football supporters and members of the public to attend the unveiling ceremony of the tournament's official mascot. The event will take place on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 6:30pm in Barahat Msheireb. It is free and open to the public.
Hassan Al Kuwari, Marketing and Communications Executive Director of LOC, said that the unveiling of the official mascot will be an important milestone on the road to the tournament.
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“I invite everyone in Qatar to come and take part in the unveiling of the mascot, as excitement builds for the tournament amongst fans in Qatar and throughout the continent,” said Al Kuwari.“The mascots will form an integral part of the tournament experience, creating a wonderful connection between fans and the competition.”
The launch of the mascot will come with less than 50 days to go until Qatar hosts the AFC Asian Cup for the third time after successfully hosting it in 1988 and 2011.
Ticket sales are still ongoing for the tournament. Fans can purchase tickets online through the tournament's official ticketing website .
Prices for group stage match tickets start at 25 QAR. A total of 51 matches are set to be played across stadiums between January 12 and February 10, 2024.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Siddharth Anand's much-anticipated film, "Fighter," has been generating significant buzz, with the newly unveiled posters featuring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor creating a stir on the internet and heightening the curiosity of fans. Adding to the excitement, the filmmakers are set to immerse the audience in the essence of "Fighter" by announcing the release date of the teaser.
Director Siddharth Anand recently took to his Instagram handle to tease fans with a brief video clip showcasing a radiogram conversation between squadron leaders Patty (Hrithik Roshan) and Minni (Deepika Padukone). This interaction carries a pivotal message for the audience-the release date of the teaser, scheduled for December 8th at 11 a.m.
Following the announcement, ecstatic fans flooded social media with expressions of joy and anticipation. One fan commented, "Excited for this specially dying to see Karan Singh Grover 🔥❤" Another exclaimed, "Can't wait!!"
Just a few days earlier, the film's team had unveiled the first look posters, revealing Hrithik Roshan as Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania (Patty), Deepika Padukone as Squadron Leader Minal Rathore (Minni), and Anil Kapoor as commanding officer Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh (Rocky). "Fighter" is an upcoming Hindi language action film produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures, with its scheduled release date set for January 25, 2024.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Pharmacies owners on Tuesday called for banning the sale of medicines through electronic applications, claiming that such transactions pose risks to patients and violate the law.
Pharmacist Bayan Muhammad told The Jordan Times:“People often come to me who take the wrong medicine or a dose of medicine that is not intended for their condition that causes them some side effects. When I ask them what happened, they say that they bought it from an electronic application.”
Shahin Issa, a pharmacy owner, said that selling medication through electronic applications is a dangerous health risk, as it is possible for an individual to receive medicine that is incorrect or otherwise unsuitable for their condition.
“Also, the sale of medicines through applications reduces the percentage of pharmacies sales and affects their business,” he added.
The Pharmacy Owners Division of the Pharmacists Syndicate held an emergency meeting on Monday, during which it discussed the issue of electronic applications selling medication directly to patients in light of alleged violations of public health, medicine and pharmacy laws, the licensing system for pharmaceutical institutions and all legislation governing the profession.
In a statement, the department warned of the severe damage that may be caused to patients' health and the safety and security of medicine as a result of dealing with these applications, noting the potential for the technology to have a negative impact on the entire sector.
According to the syndicate, these applications“bypass the role and definition of the pharmacist and the pharmacy”.
The department affirmed that it“will not stand idly towards tampering in the sector”, and noted its intention to call for a mass meeting of pharmacy owners in all governorates of the Kingdom in the coming days to determine the escalatory measures to be taken, including legal and trade union measures.
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(MENAFN - Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Maldives has announced plenty of new tourism developments that will take place throughout this year including the launch of the world's first ‘Maldives Border Miles' loyalty programme allowing travellers to collect and earn points when visiting the destination.
Points will be given based on the duration of stay and for visits celebrating special occasions, as well as for travel during local holidays in the Maldives. The frequency of visits and aspects such as organising activities or excursions with ‘Maldives Border Miles' partners will also help travellers to add to their collection of points. Members of the program will receive benefits based on their Tier status of which there are three Aida (Bronze Tier), Antara (Silver Tier) and Abaarana (Gold Tier) which increase in value as members progress up the programme. tourism in bd
Then, Kandima Maldives, has recently launched a new skydiving programme for guests. Daring holidaymakers can join an experienced instructor 12,000ft in the air before parachuting over the Indian Ocean. During the free fall, adventure enthusiasts will reach speeds of up to 200km/hr and can enjoy panoramic 360-degree views of the archipelago nation, before landing safely in Kandima Maldives. tourism in bd
Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands resort beckons travellers with immersive experiences centered around Maldivian culture and traditions. Set to open on June 1, 2021, the resort highlights the cyclical nature of Maldivian island life through its circular architecture. Guests of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands can also explore The Marina at Fari Islands, built around the vibrant Fari Beach Club, high-end boutiques, a selection of upscale restaurants, an art studio, and Fari Lagoon Coral Adoption and Marine Biology Center.
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In a recorded broadcast during an IBM seminar on generative artificial intelligence and its impact on institutional development, Amr Talaat, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said that the state has launched several initiatives to develop infrastructure and data governance. He also said that the state is collaborating with global companies on various projects to support startups and build digital capabilities across the republic.
Khaled El-Attar, Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Administrative Development and Digital Transformation, said that the Ministry of Communications is working on regulating and developing a supportive environment for artificial intelligence while ensuring the protection of stakeholders and achieving governance. He said that efforts are currently underway to draft legislation regulating data usage, invest in human resources, increase Egyptians' participation in outsourcing, develop ethical codes for artificial intelligence, and implement several pilot projects for the application of artificial intelligence in the judiciary and other service sectors in the country.
Marwa Abbas, General Manager of IBM Egypt, said that the company collaborates with all sectors of the state, including the banking, petroleum, and telecommunications sectors, among others, to enhance the efficiency of young software professionals and outsourcing services.
Abbas emphasized that the current period witnesses a growth in reliance on generative artificial intelligence in various sectors to accelerate business processes efficiently, automate services, increase economic returns, and support decision-makers with reliable data.
She said that IBM launched the IBM WatsonX platform last May, representing the company's technological expertise to maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence. She said that there are over 100 million users of the platform supporting digital transformation in companies, governments, and the development of business and service systems.
Saad Toma, General Manager of IBM for the Middle East and Africa, discussed the open innovation platform WatsonX, designed to work with reliable data. He said that it consists of three platforms: WatsonX, WatsonX, and WatsonX, all geared towards commercial use and empowering innovators in the field of artificial intelligence. He said that there are currently about 1000 trial programs running on WatsonX, including programs supporting human resources sectors, customer relationship management, and application updates.
Ahmed Tantawi, Advisor to the Minister of Communications and Head of the Applied Innovation Center affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, discussed the stages of artificial intelligence development, which began in the 1950s with data processing and evolved over decades to include software capabilities for prediction, forecasting, and decision support. He noted that the current challenge lies in developing artificial intelligence languages to minimize errors and achieve reliable applications.
According to a study conducted by IBM with its clients, approximately 42% of the surveyed institutions effectively utilize artificial intelligence in their operations.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Beirut: More than 200,000 civilians have fled the city of Afrin in northern Syria in less than three days to escape a Turkish-led military offensive against a Kurdish militia, a war monitor said Saturday.
"There was fierce fighting throughout the night on the northern outskirts of the city as the Turkish forces and their Syrian allies tried to break into the city," the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
The exodus continued on Saturday with at least 50,000 civilians fleeing the city since the early hours of the morning, according to the Britain-based monitoring group, which relies on sources inside Syria for its information.
"The situation is terrifying," said Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman.
Turkey and its Syrian Arab rebel allies have waged a nearly two-month offensive on the Afrin enclave, which is held by the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG).
Earlier this week, they largely surrounded the enclave's sole city, which was home to some 350,000 people, including people displaced from other parts of the enclave already overrun.
A single escape route remains open to the south to territory still held by the YPG or controlled by the Damascus government.
"Civilians are fleeing through the southern corridor," Abdel Rahman said.
The YPG has been a vital partner for a US-backed coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group.
But it is seen by Ankara as a "terrorist" offshoot of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which has been waging an insurgency inside Turkey since 1984.
Afrin has come under heavy air and artillery bombardment by the Turkish army.
On Friday evening, a Turkish bombing raid struck the city's main hospital, killing 16 civilians, a monitor said.
Turkey's military denied hitting the hospital, saying that its operation in Afrin "is carried out in such a way as to not cause any harm to civilians".
Hospital director Jiwan Mohammed told state news agency SANA that the strikes had severely damaged the facility and put it out of service.
Serwan Bery, co-chair of the Kurdish Red Crescent, said earlier it had been the city's only functioning hospital.
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With car ownership rising, congestion across the Srinagar City is likely to be worse than it was before. The skyrocketing traffic is not just maddening to drivers; it has made the city's streets deadlier for pedestrians and cyclists.
Traffic Jams in the city are not something new. We are used to traffic Jams now. The number of vehicles on the roads has increased manifold but the roads remain the same. So, the only alternative, I think, to regulate traffic is to widen the already existing roads.
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People should travel more by public transport than private vehicles. This will lessen the number of vehicles on roads and help in reducing traffic jams. The administration can try an old even mechanism which helps in reducing traffic jams.
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Traffic lights have been installed in the city long back but are dysfunctional. It is difficult to understand why it is taking too long for the authorities to make these traffic lights operational. It is sad that city dwellers have been left to fend for themselves.
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There is a lack of traffic sense among many of us. There are so many people who drive without adhering to traffic rules and regulations, which not only hampers smooth flow of traffic but endangers people's lives. The issue of narrow roads adds to the problem.
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The traffic snarls in the city are due to a number of reasons. Many roads in the city, in and around the city centre have been dug up in the city for Smart City Projects which hampers smooth flow of traffic. Moreover, with days getting shorter, people go back to their homes earlier which results in more traffic snarls.
The ever increasing vehicles on the roads, lack of parking spaces and lack of traffic sense among some people are some other reasons for traffic jams in the city.
However, we are trying our level best to regulate the traffic.
Muzaffar Ahmad Shah, SSP Traffic Srinagar
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANSlife) As you can tell, the last decade has been a game-changer in how we perceive reality. Smart tech and new media have impacted every facet of our lives, especially how we communicate and consume content. However, apart from smart home technology, in the field of architecture, we have underestimated how multimedia immersive experiences will alter the way we navigate built environments.
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