(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Morocco ranks 58th in the 2017 Open Budget Index (OBI), a ranking within the larger Open Budget Survey published by International Budget Partnership (IBP).
The OBS aims to provide independent and comparative analysis of the core democratic institutions in 115 countries around the world. Three criteria are considered in this ranking: the availability of public budget information; opportunities for public participation in the budget process; and the role and effectiveness of the supervisory institutions.
The OBS accomplishes this by reviewing key documents and ranking each participant country on the availability, and corresponding transparency, of its national budget information. The documents collectively reveal government priorities and proposals, executed expenditures and actual revenue, and a final accounting of the government's management of public resources for the fiscal year.
With 45 points out of 100, Morocco is considered the most transparent country in North Africa and the second in the MENA region after Jordan. The score also falls within the OBI average global range and matches the median score. In Africa, Morocco ranks seventh behind South Africa, Uganda, Senegal, Ghana, Namibia, and Kenya.
According to the OBS, fewer than 25 percent of participant countries provide complete budget information.
The index notes that Morocco remains in the category of countries where budget transparency is still insufficient.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia as a country that takes lives and cripples the fate of Ukrainian children has no right to exist.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Culture and Information Policy Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko on telegram , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
Tkachenko mentioned that Russia had already killed 485 children in Ukraine. Hundreds of young Ukrainians were seriously injured and thousands forcibly deported by Russian occupiers.
“It is terrible that there is Day of Remembrance of Children who died as a result of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine. This date will forever be engraved in our history, so that we never forget and never forgive,” Tkachenko stressed, adding that the country that“takes the lives of our future has no right to exist.”
A reminder that, in 2021, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine endorsed a resolution to annually honor the memory of children killed as a result of Russian armed aggression on June 4.
As of June 4, 2023, a total of 485 children had been killed and over 1,005 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "New Delhi: Rescue operations in Uttarkashi have reached the final stage, with the last two meters of pipes being pushed to rescue the 41 trapped workers to Syed Ata Hasnain, a member of the National Disaster Management Authority, manual drilling of the collapsed portion of the tunnel, which began on Monday, is underway in the last two meters, following which an 800-mm pipe will be pushed further and stabilized on the other end before the rescue of workers can begin said that the rescue operation, now in its seventeenth day, would reach the breakthrough stage soon but did not specify how long it would take to fix the pipes through the tunnel that would be used to pull out trapped workers. Three NDRF teams are on standby to begin the final rescue operation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has ordered a technical audit of all under-construction tunnels to assess their structural strength and potential geological challenges. According to Vishal Chauhan, member NHAI, the highway developer has also asked independence agencies such as DMRC and Konkan Railways to study the situation and prepare guidelines for tunnelling work to prevent disasters like the one at Uttarkashi workers after the rescuer are expected to be put under medical supervision for 48 to 72 hours, Hasnain said has also undertaken the construction of a rescue tunnel from the Barkot end, in addition to horizontal and vertical drilling. Several blasts have already been completed, resulting in a 12-meter drift, and three blasts per day are planned RVNL is transporting machinery for micro-tunneling through horizontal drilling to rescue the laborers, vertical drilling (24 inches diametre) toward Barkot end is being planned by ONGC. This procedure is on standby as of now government agencies have been employed to look at all options to reach and rescue trapped workers in the tunnel. These include National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL), Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) have been assigned one option each from these, Army, Air Force, BRO, NDRF and SDRF are also supporting rescue operations.
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Iran weightlifters prepares for this year IWF junior world championships
(MENAFN) The tournament is going to be organized in Heraklion, Greece from the 2nd to the 10th of the next month.
Yousefi, who got the gold medal 4 years ago at the Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games, is going to contest at the men’s +109kg.
He scored a new record in the last year’s World Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Yousefi made 238kg in the clean and jerk and bettered the world junior highest by one kilogram set by his fellow citizen Ali Davoudi 3 years ago in the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China.
Jamali won Iran’s first-ever medal in the weightlifting championships in women’s division.
She claimed a bronze medal in the 87kg weight division last year at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Jamali lifted the 92kg in snatch and 116kg in clean and jerk, she got the bronze medal with a total score of 208.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijani composer Kamala Alizade has recorded a music piece to mark Italy's victory at EURO-2020.
The composition "Minuet for flute, String orchestra, Harpsichord and Tar" presents a synthesis of Italian Baroque music and Azerbaijani mugham, Trend Life reported.
The music piece was recorded by the Dante in Venice Orchestra and Lucie Sello (flute), the Baku Opera String Orchestra conducted by Honored Artist Eyyub Guliyev, and Honored Artist Sahib Pashazade (tar).
Since 2006, Kamala Alizade has been living in Modena (Italy). She completed an internship in the class of Professor Antonio Giacometti and taught music at the Oxbridge Academy.
Her works have been performed in Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, USA, China, Japan and other countries.
Kamala Alizade is married to Italian composer, guitarist and musicologist Stefano Muscaritolo. The musicians have successfully implemented numerous projects both in Azerbaijan and abroad.
Italy became the Euro 2020 champion in the final with England after the match went into a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The football teams went to extra time following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes at Wembley.
EURO 2020 was held from June 11 to July 11 in 11 European cities. Four Group A games were held in Baku within EURO 2020.
UEFA has awarded the Baku Olympic Stadium for the successful holding of EURO 2020 matches.
Despite the short time intervals between three matches within the European Championship and hot weather, the stadium's turf was in perfect condition.
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Published: Sat 10 Dec 2022, 10:40 AM
Argentina are bidding to win a third World Cup title at the tournament in Qatar. Here is what you need to know about their route to the final:
How did Argentina qualify for the Round of 16?
The top two in each World Cup group advance to the last 16. The knockout rounds, which began on Dec. 3, feature one-off matches, which can go to extra time and penalties to decide the winners. Argentina recovered from their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia with back-to-back wins over Mexico and Poland to finish as winners of Group C.
How did the team reach the quarter-finals?
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez scored in Argentina's 2-1 win over Australia in their Round of 16 tie.
How did they reach the semi-finals?
Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout in their quarter-final tie, after Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi's goals were cancelled out by a brace from Dutch substitute Wout Weghorst.
Who are their opponents in the semi-finals?
Argentina will face Croatia in the semi-finals, after the 2018 finalists beat favourites Brazil on penalties.
Who could Argentina face in the final?
If Argentina go all the way to the final, they could potentially find themselves taking on either 2018 champions France (Group D winners), England (Group B winners), Portugal (Group H winners) or Morocco (Group F winners).
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Oct 3 (KUNA) - European Union leaders will hold an informal meeting in Prague , Czech Republic, on Friday to discuss developments in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and the economic situation.
In his invitation letter to EU leaders published Sunday night, European Council President Charles Michel said, 'we will discuss the three most pressing - and interlinked - issues for us all, namely Russia's war in Ukraine, energy, and the economic situation.'
'At our meeting we will discuss how to continue providing strong economic, military, political and financial support to Ukraine for as long as it takes,' said the letter.
The informal summit is also set to discuss the next steps the EU should take to address rising energy prices.
'The war in Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on the energy situation in Europe, with a spillover effect on our economy. Our primary objective is to ensure that we guarantee security of supply and affordable energy for our households and businesses, particularly as the winter cold approaches. We will assess the decision,' he said.
On Thursday, the first meeting of a nascent grouping called the 'European Political Community 'will be held in Prague.
The Community includes the 27 leaders of the EU, candidate countries like Turkey and Ukraine, as well as European countries that do not want to join the EU, such as Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
'The ambition is to bring Leaders together on an equal footing and to foster political dialogue and cooperation on issues of common interest so that, together, we work on strengthening the security, stability and prosperity of Europe as a whole,' explained Michel.
The Czech Republic holds the current EU Presidency. (end)
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Eminent Jurist And Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Fali Nariman Passes Away At 95
- Live Mint) "Eminent jurist and Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Fali S Nariman passes away at the age of 95. Abhishek Singhvi extended his heartfelt condolences and called him a legendary figure in law and public life who stood by his principles unwaveringly to X (formerly Twitter), Singhvi said,“End of an era-#falinariman passes away, a living legend who will forever be in hearts &minds of those in law &public life. Above all his diverse achievements, he stuck to his principles unwaveringly &called a spade a spade, a quality shared by his brilliant son #Rohinton.”(This is a Breaking News story. More details awaited)
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Doha, Qatar: City Center Doha, one of the largest and most prominent malls in Qatar, has announced the launch of the all-new Gold Souq Square, in a traditionally themed opening ceremony. The new shopping area is fully dedicated to jewellery lovers who can enjoy shopping for their favourite luxurious pieces of gold and diamond from over 20 newly opened outlets.
H E Shaikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani honoured the ribbon-cutting of the Souq, accompanied by members of the management of both Aamal and City Center Doha, as well as reputable media and social media figures.
H E Shaikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani (second right) with Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar H E Dr. Mustafa Goksu (left) and other officials during the opening ceremony.
The word“Souq” means“market” in Arabic, inspired by the traditional Arabian gold markets. Increasingly occupied by a range of sellers from the Gulf region, the Gold Souq is located on the east side of the mall, on the second floor under the newly opened food court. All these shops are listed on the mall's website citycenterdoha.
On this occasion, Murat Kayman, General Manager of City Center Doha, commented:“It is with pleasure that I witness the opening of the new Gold Souq. This marks a significant occasion as we expand our diverse community of retail offerings. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are pleased to welcome this new addition to our tenant mix, which aims to enrich the shopping experience of our visitors. This addition not only enhances our retail landscape but also reinforces our commitment to providing a dynamic destination where every visit promises satisfaction and delight.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Tue 3 Oct 2023, 8:44 PM
An Indian expat based in Qatar won the grand prize of Dh15 million during Big Ticket's raffle draw series 256 held in Abu Dhabi.
Mujeeb Thekke Mattieri got lucky with his winning ticket number 098801 bought on September 27.
However, show hosts Richard and Bouchra failed to reach him over the phone. The organisers will continue to contact him.
Throughout this month, anyone who purchases tickets for the upcoming live draw will have the chance to walk away with a guaranteed Dh20 million on November 3.
Big Ticket customers will also be automatically entered into the daily electronic draw on the following day after their purchase, giving one lucky customer a chance to win a 24-karat gold bar every day.
Tickets can be purchased online through the official website or by visiting the in-store counters at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain Airport.
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CONROE, Texas, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Point Emergency Center opened its doors to mark their 3rd location open in 2022. Total Point Healthcare, who have already opened up McKinney ER and Lufkin ER earlier this year, opened up their Conroe location to a growing and dense population. Conroe, Texas was one of the top cities in a list comprised of over 500 cities, who have seen a large growth in population and housing development. With this growth comes a need for more healthcare providers, and Total Point Emergency Center in Conroe is there to fill that void.
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Total Point Healthcare team is built from the leading experts in the industry and have designed their facilities to incorporate every detail for what a patient looks for. Total Point Healthcare's dedication is to the patient and to give them best medical attention in a much-needed community.
Lavina Wright, Facility Director for Conroe said, 'Here at Total Point Emergency Center in Conroe, Texas, we can provide trauma and injury care, emergency care, lab, and imaging services as well as covid testing for the entire family in a fraction of the time. Same board-certified physicians and experienced nurses are here to ensure you have the best possible experiences while getting you back to a healthy you.' About Total Point Emergency Center:
Total Point Emergency Center is a community focused healthcare provider where we put your health and safety as the top priority. Whether it's your own medical emergency or your family, we serve you as an integral part of our community and make sure that we give our best in making you feel better.
Facility Address: 3840 W Davis Street, Conroe, Texas 77304
Facility Phone: 936-286-3802
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Eight more vessels have left Ukraine's Odesa Port, Chornomorsk Port and Pivdennyi Port via the so-called 'grain corridor'. Two more ships are waiting in line.
The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry on Facebook , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“On September 18, 2022, a total of 10 vessels are expected to depart from Odesa Port, Chornomorsk Port and Pivdennyi Port, loaded with 169.3 thousand tonnes of agricultural crops for African, Asian and European countries. As of 10:00 a.m., eight vessels left the ports, and two more ships are waiting for their turn and favorable conditions,” the report states.
According to the ministry, a total of 3.7 million tonnes of Ukrainian-produced agricultural crops have been exported since the 'grain corridor' was opened. A total of 165 vessels loaded with grain sailed from the Ukrainian ports to African, Asian and European countries.
A reminder that, on July 22, 2022, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia and the United Nations signed an agreement unblocking grain and food exports from three Ukrainian ports.
Photo: Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry
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Oslo: Norway will send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine as part of Western aid, its defence minister announced on Wednesday, joining other European countries.
'Norway and the government support the donation of battle tanks to Ukraine. Norway will take part,' Defence Minister Bjorn Arild Gram said in an interview with Norwegian public television NRK without stating how many would be sent.
After weeks of pressure from Ukraine and other allies, Berlin finally agreed to send 14 of its Leopard 2 tanks, seen as among the best in the world. Read Also
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The move opened the way for other European nations that operate Leopards to send tanks from their own fleets to Ukraine, further building up the combined-arms arsenal Kyiv needs to launch counter-offensives.
After weeks of intense lobbying for the heavy military equipment, news of their imminent supply comes as a relief for Kyiv particularly as Russian forces reported advances in Bakhmut, a town in eastern Ukraine that Moscow has been trying to capture for months.
The United States announced on Wednesday that it will also provide heavy tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia's invasion, mirroring a similar move by Germany in the face of dire warnings from Moscow.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Edward Black clocked 25 minutes 59 seconds to claim the top honours in the final race (7.5km) of the Muscat Road Runners (MRR) Winter Series recently.
Hamed al Mahrooqi was second with a time of 28m:17s and Asta Parker was third in a time of 29m:51s.
A total of 79 participants took part in the race.
The winner of the junior 3km race was James in a time of 10m:59s with Ronan second in 12m:02s and Oliver third in 12m:08s.
The next race will be the April Relays. For more details runners can log in to www.muscatroadrunners.com
Other results: Women Open: 1 Stephanie Dessartine 33m:02s, 2 Irene Ng'Eno 33m:07s, 3 Sally Hart 34m:06s. Women veterans: 1 Asta Parker 29m:51s, 2 Birgit Schulz 30m:39s, 3 Helen Chapell 37m:14s. Women super-veteran: 1 Harsha Broota 47m:50s.
Men veteran: 1 Saleh al Wahibi 31m:12s, 2 2 Dave Salt 31m:29s, 3 Andrew Chapell 31m:56s. Men super-veteran: 1 Rob Borjal 42m:17s.
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Online donations to the victims of the devastating
earthquake in Turkiye are exempt from taxes, Azernews reports per
the State Tax Service under the Economy Ministry.
'Currently, electronic payments by citizens to help
victims of the earthquake in Türkiye unrelated to purchases or any
other services through electronic commerce are not subject to VAT
at the rate of 18 percent,' the service stated.
It added that in case the purchases were taxed, the
customers should contact the banks of which they are clients and
through which the transfers were made.
Under the latest data, 8,574 people were killed, 49,133 people
were injured, and 6, 444 buildings were destroyed.
Azerbaijan was the first country to provide assistance to
Turkiye immediately after the earthquake. The Ministry of Emergency
Situations is continuing to dispatch humanitarian aid with rescuers
engaged in areas to pull survivors from beneath the rubble.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded in central Turkiye on
the morning of February 6, 2023, according to the
European-Mediterranean Seismological Center. The quake's epicenter
was located 26 km away from the city of Gaziantep with a population
of about 1.06 million. The source of the earthquake was 7 km below
the surface. Further, three more quakes with a magnitude of 6.4-6.6
rocked Gaziantep province in south-eastern Turkiye. As a result of
the earthquake that hit Turkiye, strong tremors were also felt in
Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Cyprus.
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Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA), in cooperation with Qatar Shell, the leading sponsor of the QFA, are organising a variety of events for the fans at the Katara Cultural Village during the FIFA Arab Cup. Through the latest initiative, Qatar Shell continues its fruitful partnership with QFA to support the national teams.
The Koora Time venue in Katara will reflect the efforts of the QFA and Qatar Shell in using football as a vehicle to ensure healthy lifestyles for future generations by spreading the culture of practicing sports and keeping fit. The QFA and Qatar Shell look forward to welcoming all community members to the Koora Time venue in Katara.
The QFA and Qatar Shell are looking forward To welcoming all members of the community during this period.
The events are varied and renewed, as there is a screen showing documentaries on Qatari football and Qatar Shell programmes and various sports stations for different ages.
Khalid Al Kuwari, Director of Marketing Department of QFA, said:“These events are part of QFA's vision and strategy in enhancing the scope of community participation, which comes with the support of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, the President of QFA. Our activities are considered timely and very beneficial this year, we are always looking for diversity in each event we carry out from one station to another. We invite everyone to enjoy these events, which will start from November 29 to December 18, 2021, in Katara.”
Hussain Al Hijji, Director General of External and Government Relations at Qatar Shell, said:“We invite everyone to participate with us in these events, which have always been popular with the local communities. By involving youth and families in football activities, we achieve our firm commitment to encouraging young people to follow a healthy and active lifestyle.”
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ALGIERS, Nov 2 (KUNA) -- The Arab Summit concluded with the issuance of a statement in which Arab leaders stressed the need to coordinate on the economy, steps to ensure national security and the Palestinian crisis.
The final statement of the Algeria-hosted Arab Summit referred to the centrality of the Palestinian cause, protecting national security through the rejection of foreign interference and reform of the Arab League.
Dubbed the 'Algeria Declaration', it also noted the Kuwaiti political leadership's 'endeavors and efforts' with the aim of achieving Arab and Gulf solidarity.
The centrality of the Palestinian cause was highlighted, saying this support was 'absolute' for the 'inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to freedom and self-determination.'
It also pledged commitment to endeavours aimed at granting independent statehood to Palestine, with full sovereignty, according to the 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as a capital.
Also, the right of return and compensation for Palestinian refugees, in accordance with United Nations General Assembly Resolution No. 194 of 1948 and for Israel to lift its seige off Gaza.
The leaders renewed their adherence to the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative with all its elements and priorities, and their commitment to a just and comprehensive peace as a strategic option to end the Israeli occupation of all Arab lands, including the Syrian Golan Heights, Shebaa Farms and the Lebanese Kafr Shuba Hills.
It urged the need to maintain efforts to protect the occupied city of Jerusalem and its holy sites in the face of rejected attempts by the occupation to change its demographics.
They condemned Israel's use of force as an occupying power against the Palestinians and its barbaric practices, including assassinations and arbitrary arrests, calling for the release of all prisoners and detainees, particularly children, women, the sick and the elderly.
Leaders also agreed they would push to grant Palestine full United Nations membership.
On Libya, it expressed full solidarity with the people and support for efforts aimed at ending this crisis through an internal solution that preserves the country's unity and sovereignty, preserves its own security, the security of its neighbors and achieves the aspirations of its people ahead of elections, as soon as possible.
It expressed support for efforts to reach a political solution to the crises in both Yemen and Syria, in a manner that ensures their security, stability and sovereignty.
It praised Iraq's efforts to hold successful elections and hoped Lebanon would complete the election of a new president.
On integration, it urged member countries to work towards a free trade zone, with the aspiration of creating a free trade union someday.
The leaders also stressed the importance of cooperative mechanisms to boost collective capabilities in response to challenges posed to food, health and energy security alongside climate change. (end)
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Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and cast members from all eight films of the“Harry Potter” series will reunite for the film's 20th anniversary.
The trio will join American filmmaker Chris Columbus to discuss the films and explore their creativity in-depth.
The program will be called Return to Hogwarts and will broadcast on New Year's Day next year.
A 52-second trailer featured clips from several of the world-famous films and promised“the legendary cast” would return“to where the magic started”.
However, the creator of Harry Potter, author JK Rowling, does not appear to be joining them for the milestone.
In addition to Radcliffe, who played the titular Harry Potter, Grint, who played Ron Weasley, and Watson, who played Hermione Granger, a slew of other actors will appear in the special, including Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, and Ian Hart.
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The special was announced exactly 20 years after the US release of the first film, Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, on 16 November 2001.
Fans will be invited“on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time”, HBO Max said.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrenergo National Power Company has restored a high-voltage line supplying electricity to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
The relevant statement was made by the company's press service on Facebook , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Ukrenergo has restored a high-voltage line, which is necessary to meet the electricity needs of Zaporizhzhia NPP. Currently, the plant has already switched from a backup to standard power supply scheme,” the report states.
The company mentioned that Zaporizhzhia NPP had lost connection with the Ukrainian energy system during another Russian overnight attack. Power supply services for household consumers in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions did not interrupt, as backup lines were put into service.
“On the night of December 2, 2023, during the [enemy] missile attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, two overhead power transmission lines, 750 kW and 330 kW, supplying electricity to meet the internal needs of Zaporizhzhia NPP, were damaged at once. Ukrenergo's operators managed to restore the main power supply line of Zaporizhzhia NPP with a voltage class of 750 kW,” Ukrenergo noted.
Now, Zaporizhzhia NPP receives electricity, which is required for its safe operation, from Ukraine's integrated energy system.
Ukrenergo's repair crews will start to restore the damaged high-voltage lines as soon as the security situation allows. The company expressed gratitude to Ukraine's air defense forces for their excellent work, as the damage to the energy system could have been much more significant.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Takaful Oman, a pioneer of Takaful services donated its Ramadan Charity Drive contributions of RO2,527 to Dar al Atta'a as part of its CSR initiative.
During the holy month of Ramadan, Takaful Oman had committed to donate RO1 to Dar al Atta'a for every motor policy sold. Fulfilling this commitment, Takaful Oman handed over the cheque for the amount of RO2,527 to Dar al Atta'a in a ceremony officiated by senior management from both institutions. This CSR initiative by Takaful Oman was aimed at contributing towards the upliftment of the needy in a meaningful way.
Speaking on the occasion O G Ravishankar, general manager, Takaful Oman said, 'This CSR initiative is special to us because it is something that aligns with our core values of sharing and the holy month of Ramadan was the perfect time to share and reflect about those who are in need. By setting aside a rial on every policy we have signed up, we feel humbled to contribute to our community in a special way. Thanks to Dar al Atta'a for supporting us and ensuring it reaches out to the people who need it the most.'
Dr Shamsa al Harthy, general manager,Dar al Atta'a said, 'We are delighted with this contribution from Takaful Oman and we feel honoured we were chosen to partner with them. The contribution will support and enable our programmes to help the needy and it is wonderful to find this co-operation and support from companies like Takaful Oman.'
Takaful Oman Insurance Company SAOG is an MSM listed Takaful Insurance Company, providing Sharia'a compliant Family Takaful and General Takaful in the Sultanate of Oman. It commenced commercial operations with a formal launch in June 2014 and is a full-fledged Takaful provider in Oman.
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Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan shared a throwback picture featuring actresses Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rani Mukerji from her sangeet celebration.
Farah, tied the knot with Shirish Kunder in 2004, took to Instagram, where she shared the picture from her sangeet ceremony. In the image, Farah is seen sporting a pink outfit as she danced with actors Priyanka and Rani.
Alongside the image, she wrote: '#flashbackfriday .. drunk dulhan dancing at her own sangeet?? with @priyankachopra n #ranimukherjee.. ( btw had managed to lose my dupatta, necklace n hair extensions).. #desigirls.'
Farah had earlier treated her fans with a picture of Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek from her wedding celebrations.
The filmmaker met her husband on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Main Hoon Na'. The couple welcomed triplets Diva, Anya, and Czar in 2008.
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The City of Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department is offering Prime Time Players for people 50 and above at Woodbury's Central Park, 8595 Central Park Place.
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Sebeka police chief suspended after being cited for domestic assault
An attempt was made by the Pioneer Journal to contact Swenson at his office, but he was unavailable due to the suspension.
No working alternate phone number for Swenson was found.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 24 Feb 2024, 7:34 AM
Last updated: Sat 24 Feb 2024, 8:04 AM
A dense fog has blanketed the country early Saturday morning, after the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasted lower temperatures and heavy rains for the coming week.
The NCM has issued a red alert across the country, warning residents of a dense fog. The advisory says, "A chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times." The area for which the advisory has been issued is highlighted in the map below.
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Sheikh Zayed Road had reduced visibility due to the dense fog today morning. Message boards prompted motorists to "reduce speed" and "use fog lights".
Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers were also engulfed in the fog, as it seemed like clouds descended on the high-rise buildings that populate the area.
Abu Dhabi Police has also issued multiple advisories and has reduced the speed limit on several roads to urge motorists to drive safer.
In today's forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology has said the day will be fair to partly cloudy at times, becoming cloudy by night over some coastal and northern areas.
Light to moderate winds will blow. There is a probability of light rainfall on Sunday morning.
Temperatures are set to increase today and could be as high as 30oC in the country. The mercury is set to rise to 29oC in Abu Dhabi and 28oC in Dubai.
However, temperatures could be as low as 20oC in Abu Dhabi and 19oC in Dubai and 7oC in mountainous regions.
Humidity levels will range from 35 to 75 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 55 to 90 per cent in Dubai.
Conditions at sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman sea.
UAE weather: Heavy rain, dust storm expected in some areas next week
Over Dh300,000 loss, lost passports: Kalba residents grapple with damage to homes, shops after heavy rains
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In Mykolaiv region, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed four Iranian-made Shahid-136 kamikaze drones at once this evening.
The Air Force Command said in a Telegram post Ukrinform reports.
'On September 22, around 20:00 in Mykolaiv region, warriors of the Odesa anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Air Command South downed four Russian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones, manufactured by Iran, at once with two medium-range anti-aircraft guided missiles,' the report reads. Read also:
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ian kamikaze drones in southern Ukraine
As Ukrinform reported, in the south of Ukraine, Russian troops intensified air attacks using Iranian kamikaze drones of the Shahid-136 type. In particular, with the use of such drones, the enemy once again attacked the port infrastructure of Ochakiv city, Mykolaiv region. One of the two drones was shot down by Ukrainian units, the other hit a port tug.
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Berlin: German health authorities on Wednesday advised against the use of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine for people under 30 due to evidence of a small risk of cardiac inflammation.
The Stiko vaccine commission cited studies showing that mRNA jabs led in rare cases to the conditions myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart) in younger patients, with slightly higher prevalence in those who received Moderna.
"For people above the age of 30 there is no higher risk," it added.
As a result, the Stiko updated its coronavirus vaccine guidance and "recommends that people under 30 only be vaccinated with Comirnaty," the BioNTech-Pfizer jab, one day after France issued similar guidance.
The advisory covers both initial inoculations and booster jabs even if the first vaccine was Moderna, it added.
The Stiko bases its recommendations on the findings of Germany's Federal Institute for Vaccines and Biomedicines, which compiles data on side effects and complications.
The US has also delayed approval of the Moderna jab for young people, though last week they recommended use of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages five to 11 after reviewing the risks of myocarditis.
Paediatric cardiologist Matthew Oster, commenting on the Pfizer recommendation at the time, said he was "much more worried" about the risks of Covid to young people than risks posed by the vaccine.
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Azerbaijani opposition member, asylum seeker in the UK, Jeyhun Zeynalov, was spared jail over sex attack on a vulnerable woman, Trend reports referring to Daily Mail.
According to the message, he initially pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual assault in October 2018 over the attack which took place the previous summer, before admitting guilt in March 2021.
“Zeynalov, 34, came across his victim - who had a learning disability - in the Shelton area of Stoke-on-Trent as she made her way to the store to buy sweets,” the message said.“Judge David Fletcher sentenced Zeynalov to ten months in prison, suspended for 18 months, with a 30-day of rehabilitation requirement.”
According to the message, he was also given a six month alcohol treatment requirement and 120 hours of unpaid work. In addition, Zeynalov was placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years.
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar Duty Free (QDF) unveiled a brand new Coach Boutique at Hamad International Airport.
Adding to an impressive portfolio of brands available for travellers shopping at QDF, the New York-based brand boutique offers a stunning selection of handbags, totes, clutches, crossbody bags, and small leather goods such as compact wallets & card holders for both men and women.
The new boutique offers the finest selection of the brand's signature pieces from the Tabby Collection, the iconic shoulder bags, and the Willow Collection, the perfect“carry it all” bags for day-to-day essentials.
The 60sqm. Coach Boutique is designed with a simple yet elegant setting with beige and white interior colours and bright light that reflects the brand's modern identity, contemporary model, and simplistic design.
It is located in Concourse A of the airport terminal, adjacent to an impressive selection of brand boutiques and a multi-brand fashion store at Qatar Duty Free.
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USD Becomes Costlier Against BDT
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Dhaka : The US dollar became costlier on June 28 as the local currency depreciated once again in the inter-bank platform. The exchange rate stood at BDT 93.45 per dollar on June 27 in contrast to BDT 92.95 on June 26. It was BDT 84.82 on June 28, 2021.
In order to prevent a massive fall of the taka, Bangladesh Bank injected USD 42 million into the market on June 28 to help banks settle import bills, said a central bank official.
The central bank supplied a record USD 7.47 billion to the market between July 1 and June 28 this fiscal year. However, the inter-bank exchange rate set by the central bank has been unable to offset the ongoing volatility due to the inadequate supply of the greenback.
The foreign exchange market is facing a shortage of US dollars due to soaring import payments and declining remittance inflows.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 25. A business
delegation from Russia's Bryansk will hold negotiations with
representatives of Azerbaijani enterprises, Trend reports.
In the representative office of the Ministry of Industry and
Trade of Russia in Azerbaijan, a meeting has been held with a
business delegation from the Bryansk region that arrived in
The business delegation included representatives from three
companies actively developing export channels, including a
furniture factory, a manufacturer of sports and children's
playgrounds, and a manufacturer of lifting and transportation
equipment for people with limited abilities.
The trade representative of Russia in Azerbaijan, Ruslan
Mirsayapov, briefed on the most promising areas of bilateral
cooperation and the specifics of participation in government
Meanwhile, Nikolay Bondov from the Russian Export Center said
that with an ST-1 certificate, Russian products imported into the
territory of Azerbaijan are not subject to import customs
The business mission also envisions negotiations and B2B
(business-to-business) meetings, along with visits to relevant
The data from the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan showed
that the trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia from January
through September 2023 amounted to $3.1 billion, marking a 23.45
percent increase compared to the same period in 2022, when the
turnover was $2.5 billion.
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(MENAFNEditorial) UAE, November 20, 2017 In line with the commitment of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC) to empower its female employees, the SLC's female staff participated in the ‘Motori' workshop held at the headquarters of the Samurai Eagle General Trading in Dubai. Launched by Kaltham Al Ketbi and supported by Emirates NBD and the Best Line Garage, the workshop equipped women participants with knowledge and skills about safe and secure driving and taught them what to do in case of car breakdowns.
The workshop run by car expert, Mitch Pereira, was an ideal platform to give the attendees an overview of the basic driving techniques and to provide them with guidelines for proper response to road emergencies. The SLC female staff had the opportunity to learn about the engine parts of vehicles, the basic skills of engine maintenance, the levels and testing of engine oil, vehicle battery switching, and evaluation of tire wear performance.
Nawal Harib Al Muhairi, from the SLC's team, said: 'The ‘Motori' workshop provided our female staff with unique experience that boosted their driving skills and confidence while on the road. It is important to increase the technical and mechanical knowledge of women and enhance their theoretical and practical skills related to the technical and mechanical issues of vehicles, as well as the proper way to respond to road emergencies.
As the workshop was designed to enhance driving skills, she said that the forum contributed to the national efforts aimed at reducing road accidents, strengthening the response to road emergencies, and promoting safe driving. This is aligned with the goal of the UAE Vision 2021 to decrease traffic casualties from about 6 per 100,000 people to 3 per 100,000.
Al Muhairi further stated: 'Our participation reflects the General Secretariat's commitment to empower women as well as reinforce their capabilities by providing an environment where they can excel and freely unfold their creativity. We believe that doing so will help us in promoting the legal and legislative system, and to further enhance the UAE's position as an influential actor in the international arena. We look forward to taking part in similar creative and awareness-raising initiatives in support of empowering our women, who play a key role in the country's overall advancement and sustainable development.
The SLC has created a framework and platform to promote direct and positive communication among its female employees to enable them to discuss key issues affecting their personal and professional development. The women employees are also provided with maximum privacy, independence, and comfort in a positive work environment to help promote their personal and professional development and achieve work-life balance, while instilling in them the values of love of country, social responsibility, volunteerism and humanitarianism so that they can make a positive impact on the country's development.
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JACKSON, Miss. — In order to repair the ammonia leak that was identified earlier this week at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant, officials will be transferring product from the leaking tank.
During the transfer of product and while emptying the leaking tank for repair, there may be a controlled burn-off of the gas that may cause a visible flare into the sky. There is no need for concern, and there is no threat to the public. The burn-off will take place intermittently throughout the day today.
Anhydrous ammonia is a colorless non-flammable liquefied gas. Its vapor is lighter than air and has the same pungent odor as household ammonia. A propane flare is established at the site to burn off any gas that may escape during the transfer of product and repair of the leaking ammonia tank.
“Again, there is no danger to the public through this controlled burn,” said Jim Craig, MSDH Senior Deputy and Director of Health Protection.“This will put us one step closer to bringing safe and sustainable water to the citizens of Jackson.”
For more information, visit HealthyMS.com/jacksonwater .
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Doha: Qatar will host the penultimate round of the MotoGP calendar next year on November 19 while India and Kazakhstan are set to host their debut events, it was announced yesterday.
The 2023 season will begin with the Portuguese GP on March 24-26 and wrap up in Valencia on Nov. 24-26, according to the 21-race provisional calendar released by MotoGP.
Kazakhstan will become the 30th country to host a motorcycle grand prix since 1949 when the race takes place on July 7-9 at the Sokol International Racetrack in the northwest of Almaty.
The Indian GP will be held at the Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi from Sept. 22-24, while Le Mans will host the 1000th Grand Prix at the French GP on May 12-14.
“India is also a key market for the motorcycle industry and therefore, by extension, for MotoGP as the pinnacle of the two-wheeled world,” Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of commercial rights holders Dorna Sports, said in a statement yesterday.
The 5.14km track on the outskirts of New Delhi held Formula One races between 2011-13 before it was dropped from the calendar.
The Kazakhstan and Indian Grands Prix are subject to contract and certification, MotoGP said.
The season ends with a thriller of a triple-header, starting from Malaysia, with Qatar hosting the penultimate race of the season under the floodlights at the Lusail International Circuit as the venue welcomes the sport back to the Middle East.
Then, to round out the season with its classic final fiesta of the year, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia brings the competition to a close back in Europe.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) A man who goes by the name Miguel and claims he had sexual relationship with Omar Meteen, perpetrator of the Orlando mass shooting, said the gunman acted out of revenge against Puerto Ricans.
The man, who spoke to Univision, said he had sexual relationships with Omar for two months. In 12-minute-long interview, Omar''s alleged gay lover said the mass shooter went made after he learned that the man with whom he had a sexual relationship was HIV-positive. ''He hates gay Puerto Ricans for all the stuff [the HIV-positive man] did to him,'' Miguel said. ''I believe this crazy, horrible thing he did was for revenge. ''This sounds bad and I lot of people to get a lot of pain for what I am to say, but this crazy horrible thing it was revenge. It was not terrorism, he said. Miguel went to add that he spoke on several occasions with Omar about religion and heard good things about Islam. ''He said the Muslim religion is a beautiful, beautiful religion, where everything is about love.'' Miguel added that he met the first time with Omar in lounge called the''parliament'', adding that on their second encounter they went to a hotel called the Ambassador, in west Orlando. ''We went to the hotel between at least 15 and 20 times, and we slept 20 nights together in the same room,” he told the journalist. Miguel added that there are several security videos from the hotel where they used to spend their time together that can corroborate his claims.
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The US is likely to announce a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics games . Thereby, raising tensions between the world's two largest economies.
According to the media site, which claimed multiple anonymous sources, the decision not to send any US government officials to the games, which begin on February 4, will be revealed this week.
China's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the media.
A request for comment from the White House didn't return yet.
Last month, US President Joe Biden said he was considering a diplomatic embargo of China to protest the country's human rights record. It includes what the US alleges is genocide against Muslim minorities.
Activists and members of Congress also urged the administration to skip the games.
The White House declined to comment on CNN's allegations on Sunday.
Four people familiar with the administration's thinking claimed there was a growing agreement within the White House to keep US officials out of the Beijing Olympics, according to news reports.
A complete diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics is improbable. Thus US athletes will be able to compete. The last time the US boycotted the Olympics was in 1980 when former President Jimmy Carter was in office.
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(MENAFN- Rokill) Mojibur Rahman Mahir, also known as King Mahir, is an Entrepreneur, Business Man, Youtuber, Actor, Politician, Freelancer, Digital Marketer and CEO Founder of Rahman Zone.
Entrepreneur Mojibur Rahman Mahir , announced the launch of First E-commerce Company Startup named Rahman Zone . The startup aims to provide door-to-door services to people looking for shoes, apparel, and gadgets and necessary accessories at an affordable price. People from Narsingdi can now have a trouble-free shopping experience with the launch of Rahman Zone. Rahman Zone. not only promises to provide the goods at a reasonable rate, but the Founder, Mojibur Rahman Mahir, assures us to provide goods on a rental basis. Currently, the team is trying to extend their partnership with the Sundarban courier service to ensure convenient delivery. People hailing from Narsingdi can rent gadgets, games, and cameras from Rahman Zone. The team will always be at their customer's beck and call to ensure hassle-free services by taking up their queries and solving their issues. The latest Sony Playstation 5, including several forthcoming games like FIFA2022, will also be available at Rahman Zone. People just have to order the goods and the goods will get delivered to them asap. After diligently working in the field of digital marketing, Mojibur Rahman Mahir decided to take the next step and come up with this website. He built an entire team to turn his vision of having an E-commerce website into reality. Rahman Zone commits to unique customer services. Mojibur assures that people purchasing or renting from their website will get the best customer service. The entire team is constantly working towards enhancing customer service.
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(MENAFN) Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, the Malaysian Trade Minister, announced plans for Malaysia to finalize a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of June, with expectations that the agreement will foster increased investment in Malaysia facilitated by UAE wealth funds. Negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two nations commenced last year, with both parties currently in the final stages of discussions.
Speaking during an interview with “Eqtisad Sky News Arabia” at the World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi, Minister Tengku Zafrul expressed confidence in reaching an agreement. He highlighted Malaysia's ambition to attract Emirati investments across various sectors, including energy, digital economy, electric vehicles, and chips. Notably, Mubadala Investment Company, one of Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, has existing investments in Malaysia, laying the groundwork for further collaboration between the two countries.
The UAE has been actively pursuing bilateral free trade agreements in recent years, aiming to bolster economic ties and provide mutual benefits for both parties. These agreements typically entail favorable terms for investment and the elimination of traditional customs tariffs on goods and services, creating a conducive environment for enhanced trade relations.
Minister Tengku Zafrul emphasized the potential of the trade agreement to position Malaysia as a prime destination for UAE investments in Asia. By leveraging the strategic partnership between the two nations, Malaysia seeks to capitalize on the UAE's economic resources and investment opportunities, further solidifying its position as a regional hub for trade and commerce.
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(MENAFN) During a conference in Germany, the leaders of the world's richest democracies agreed to isolate Russia while pledging to back Ukraine for "as long as it takes" against Moscow's invasion.
Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union, emphasized their intent to impose "severe and immediate economic costs" on Russia and take a glance into far-reaching stages to cap Kremlin revenue from oil sales that are financing the war, which is now in its fifth month, in their final statement from the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Tuesday.
The statement lacked vital specifics on how the fossil fuel price limitations would function in practice, leaving the stage for additional talks in the coming weeks to "explore" steps to restrict Russian oil imports over a particular threshold. This would harm a significant Russian source of income and, in principle, help alleviate the global economy's energy price hikes and inflation caused by the conflict.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to our unprecedented coordination on sanctions for as long as necessary, acting in unison at every stage,” the leaders stated.
In principle, the price ceiling would function by prohibiting service providers such as shippers and insurers from interacting with oil priced over a certain threshold. That may work since most service providers are based in the EU or the UK, and therefore are subject to penalties.
However, for it to be effective, it would need to engage as many consuming countries as possible, particularly India, where refiners have been picking up cheap Russian oil rejected by Western dealers.
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Agreements were signed on the reconstruction project of 1
settlement (Gorchu) and 2 villages (Chaykend, Qamishli) in Lachin
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region, Azernews reports, citing the public
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Service No. 2 in East Zangezur Economic District.
It was reported that between Azerdovlatsenaye State Design
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Qamishli villages of Kalbajar region.
Also, between Azermemarlayiha State Chief Design Institute and
Restoration, Construction and Management Service No. 2 in Eastern
Zangezur Economic Region, a purchase agreement was signed for the
development of the construction project of Gorchu settlement of
According to Fakhreddin Verdiyev, who is acting as the Executive
Director of Restoration, Construction and Management Service No. 2
in East Zangezur Economic District, the contracts cover the
purchase of design work for about a thousand individual houses,
full secondary schools, kindergartens, and other public facilities
in the mentioned residential areas.
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US Census Bureau: Despite sanctions, US imports from Russia are increasing
(MENAFN) According to a report issued on Wednesday by the US Census Bureau, US imports from Russia were $522.1 million in August, up 7.7% over the previous month's total of $484.8 million, and the first monthly gain since April.
The expansion comes despite US President Joe Biden's commitment to strike a "crushing blow" to Moscow through commodities trade restrictions.
Analysts believe that the anti-Russia sanctions continue to favor Washington. While urging the EU to stop buying Russian products, the US continues to acquire hundreds of unapproved commodities.
“There is a tacit agreement between the US government and business: we puff our cheeks, and you trade with Russia if it suits you. Their words don’t meet their actions,” Aleksandr Razuvaev, a member of the supervisory council at Moscow’s Guild of Financial Analysts, informed Russian state media on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, US exports to Russia fell by 19% in August, to $66.8 million from $82.5 million in July. Russia imported $58 million in June, down from $77.4 million in May and $89.1 million in April.
According to the report, the US purchased items from Russia worth $12.1 billion from January to August, while exports were just $1.3 billion.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of more than 571,000 SUVs
and minivans in the U.S. to park them outdoors because the tow
hitch harnesses can catch fire while they are parked or being
driven, Azernews reports citing wrvo .
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and
warning people to park them away from structures until repairs are
Affected Hyundai vehicles include the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the
2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in
hybrid and the 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. The only Kia affected is
the Carnival minivan from 2022 and 2023. All have Hyundai or Kia
tow hitch harnesses that came as original equipment or were
installed by dealers.
The Korean automakers say in documents posted Thursday by U.S.
safety regulators that water can get into a circuit board on the
hitches and cause a short circuit even if the ignitions are
Hyundai has reports of one fire and five heat damage incidents
with no injuries. Kia has no reports of fires or injuries.
Dealers at first will remove the fuse and tow hitch computer
module until a fix is available. Later they will install a new fuse
and wire extension with an improved connector that's waterproof.
Owners will be notified starting May 16.
Last year Hyundai recalled more than 245,000 2020 through 2022
Palisade SUVs for a similar problem.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday
that the latest recall is a direct result of the agency monitoring
the Palisade recall from last year.
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Russian forces strike target in Syria, wounding Coalition partner forces
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (KUNA) -- Russian forces struck Saturday a target east of the Euphrates River in Syria near Dir Ezour, causing injuries to Coalition partner forces.
Operation Inherent Resolve said in a statement "Russian munitions impacted a location known to the Russians to contain Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Coalition advisors." The statement noted that "several SDF fighters were wounded and received medical care as a result of the strike," while multinational Coalition troops "advising and assisting the SDF were present but not wounded as a result of the Russian strike.
Commenting on this, Coalition Commander Paul Funk II noted that Coalition officials "are available and the de-confliction line with Russia is open 24 hours per day." "We put our full efforts into preventing unnecessary escalation among forces that share ISIS as our common enemy," he stressed.
The Coalition and its partners remain committed to the defeat of the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq "and continued de-confliction with Russian officials," the statement affirmed, and that Coalition forces and partners "always retain the right of self-defense." (end) si.mb
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The four European soccer powers that lead UEFA's club rankings return to the Champions League round of 16 in midweek with Bayern Munich looking out of form and at risk of a stunning elimination.
Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all take a lead into second-leg games and all are unbeaten in 2024 in their domestic leagues.
Bayern, however, has lost three Bundesliga games since January and three of its last five in all competitions including a 1-0 defeat at Lazio in the first leg.
Bayern has reached the Champions League quarterfinals in each of the last four years and went on to win the 2020 final against a PSG team then coached by Thomas Tuchel.
But the current slump has seen Bayern already announce Tuchel will leave at the end of the season after just over a year in charge.
Bayern's home game against Lazio shapes as the game most in the balance this week. Also Tuesday, PSG takes a 2-0 lead to Spain against another slumping team, Real Sociedad.
The two standout teams in the Champions League this season - and the past two title winners - play at home on Wednesday.
Madrid has a 1-0 lead over Leipzig from the first leg that was the record 14-time European champion's seventh straight win in the competition this season.
Man City also made it seven in a row beating Copenhagen 3-1 in Denmark three weeks ago.
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Norway achieves unprecedented oil, gas revenues in 2022
(MENAFN) Norway achieved unprecedented oil and gas revenues in 2022, boosted by the surge in energy prices following the conflict in Ukraine, as reported by a Norwegian news agency on Tuesday.
Research institution NHH indicated that Norway generated 334 billion kroner (USD31.3 billion) in 2022 from natural gas exports, driven by significant disruptions in the supply of Russian pipeline gas.
“We find the price of coal and Russian supply shortfall to explain the majority of the fluctuations in the natural gas price over 2022,” NHH researchers mentioned.
The reported amount constituted 27 percent of Norway's natural gas export earnings in 2022, excluding deliveries to the UK. The report highlighted that 2022 marked a historic year in terms of revenue generated from Norwegian gas.
“It is an insanely high number,” stated the head of Norway’s Green Party, Arild Hermstad, as cited by the news outlet. “It is reprehensible that Norway should profit from other people’s misfortune. The government makes it embarrassing to be Norwegian.”
The extraordinary income has sparked accusations from certain politicians who have labeled Norway as a 'war profiteer.' However, Oslo has rejected this characterization.
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(MENAFNEditorial) Abu Dhabi,UAE,March 14, 2018: Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), part of Senaat Abu Dhabi, to provide sponsorships, work placements and recruitment opportunities for their UAE national students.
NPCC, a leading international EPC contractor, provides Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning services to Offshore and Onshore Oil & Gas sectors, and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi with offices around the region.
Professor Waqar Ahmad, Provost and Interim Chancellor of ADU, inked the agreement with Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of NPCC, in the presence of senior officials from the two entities.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Waqar Ahmad said: 'Our partnership with NPCC reflects Abu Dhabi University's vision to prepare and equip our students for future market demands.
In line with its commitment to advancing the UAE's efforts to develop an economy based on knowledge and innovation, ADU is keen to expand its network of strategic partnerships and share its expertise and best practices.
At the same time, through forging synergies with public and private sector entities, the University seeks to provide its students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in their fields of study. Our collaboration with NPCC enables us to achieve both these priorities.
For his part, Eng. Ahmed Al Dhaheri, CEO of NPCC, said: 'This MoU reflects NPCC's drive to support young Emirati talent and empower them with the latest knowledge and tools, while also facilitating R & D and exchanging information with a leading academic institution.
We look forward to enhancing the practical knowledge of the oil and gas industry among ADU's students and equipping them with job-specific skills in advanced engineering, fabrication and other disciplines.
'We plan to double the number of our Emirati employees to 550 by the year 2021, which is a key pillar of our current strategic plan.
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(MENAFN- ING) July inflation at 6.4%, faster than expected
Price pressures stayed elevated in July, pushing headline inflation to 6.4%YoY. Expensive food (6.9%), transport (18.1%) and utilities (5.7%) continue to be the main drivers of the surge in inflation and we can expect inflation to head higher in the coming months. These three subsectors combined account for 68.2% of the overall CPI basket. All subsectors posted faster inflation in July except for health services where inflation slipped to 2.4% (2.6% in June).
Recent wage hikes and transport fare adjustments continue to feed through to the rest of the CPI basket. Bread manufacturers and retail outlets have announced price increases in the past month, indicating that inflation has hit more than just energy and imported food items. The emergence of these 2nd round effects suggests that price pressures are more pervasive.
Inflation running away from the BSP policy rate
Philippine Statistics Authority and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Above target inflation to keep BSP hawkish
Inflation remains well above the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) upper bound target of 4%, which should keep BSP hawkish in the coming months. BSP Governor, Medalla signalled that rate hikes are in the pipeline and we continue to pencil in a 50bp rate increase at the 18 August policy meeting. Medalla remains optimistic that inflation is close to its peak but BSP will likely retain their hawkish slant until inflation heads closer to 4%.
We expect BSP to hike rates for the rest of the year with the policy rate reaching 4.5% by year-end. The PHP should gain some support from policy tightening, but the PHP remains vulnerable to depreciation while inflation runs high and also as the Philippines now runs a current account deficit.
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KASHMIR has traveled a considerable distance towards normalcy since the withdrawal of Article 370 in August 2019. Union home minister Amit Shah highlighted this fact during his inaugural address at a three-day conference of director generals and inspector generals of police. He said that the government's multi-dimensional efforts, terror incidents and the number of related deaths in Jammu and Kashmir have fallen. Drawing a comparison with the time when insurgency forced children from Jammu and Kashmir to study in other parts of the country, the home minister said, today 32,000 children from other parts of the country are studying in J&K. He also said that in the last four years, J&K has witnessed more investment than in the last 70 years. The home minister counted the booming tourism among the government's major achievements, saying more than“one crore and 80 lakh” tourists visited the union territory last year. This he attributed to the new normalcy in Kashmir.
It is true that Kashmir has become very normal in the last four years. This has happened incrementally over the period with violence declining sharply, reaching its lowest last year. Earlier, an MHA review highlighted the progress made in J&K over the last year on economic and security fronts. The union territory, the report said, witnessed“a 54 percent reduction in terrorist incidents, a 22 percent drop in recruitment of militants and 84 percent decline in the deaths of security forces.” In real terms, the militancy related violence has decreased from 417 incidents in 2018 to 229 in 2021 while the number of slain security personnel had reduced from 91 in 2018 to 42 in 2021.
On the development front, the report says that the BJP government at the centre has brought an investment of Rs 56,000 crores in just three years. Under the Prime Minister's Development Package in Jammu, the report mentions, J&K got about 63 projects in hydroelectricity at a cost of Rs 80,000 crore.
One biggest indicator of the new normalcy, as highlighted by the home minister, has been the growth of tourism, And last year is said to have broken all previous records. According to the tourist officials, the number of tourists Kashmir received this year is the highest so far, beating by far even the pre-turmoil period record. This has generated employment for the thousands of people who had lost their jobs during Covid pandemic. Going forward, the situation looks set to only improve further, hopefully with all other political and social drivers of the place remaining unchanged.
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