Ukrainian prime minister called out for cutting back gas consumption
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk has suggested an "energy modernization" plan and cutting back on all kinds of fuel.
Since Ukraine suspended gas purchases from Russia's energy company Gazprom on July 1 due to a disagreement over prices, the famous "winter is coming" motto probably gives shivers to more than Game of Thrones fans in Kiev.
The winter of 2016 is actually coming pretty soon, The Ukrainian prime minister has offered a so-called "energy modernization" plan, correspondent.net reported.
"We need to execute concrete and efficient measures that will let us use gas, energy and any kind of fuel as less as possible, "Yatsenyuk said. "Our heating system was built back in the USSR era."
According to the prime minister, it is essential that Ukraine carries out "energy modernization," which means citizens should think of alternative ways of thermal protection and replacing current heating systems.
The old boilers not only consume too much gas and fail at keeping houses warm enough, but also result in higher bills, Yatsenyuk said. He promised loans and subsidies to citizens who decide to replace the old boilers.
Proposed measures would help to cut back gas consumption and reduce citizens' expenses on housing and public utilities.
Previously, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers proposed lowering the minimum allowable temperature in dwellings with central heating to 16 degrees Celsius, which would allow the government to save a great deal of money but leave people in cold homes.
At present, Ukraine receives reverse gas flows from Slovakia, Hungary and Poland.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Flights from UAE to Israel and Germany were disrupted on Monday due to protests and strikes in the two countries. Some Israel-bound Etihad Airways flights that took off from the UAE had to return, and flydubai flights were also delayed due to a strike at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.
“As a result of an unplanned industrial action affecting all aircraft movements at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Etihad flight EY593 from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv on March 27 has returned to Abu Dhabi. Consequently, Etihad Airways flight EY593 from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv (TLV) and EY594 from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi on March 27 will be cancelled,” an Etihad Airways spokesperson said in a statement to Khaleej Times.
Ben Gurion airport, the largest airport in Israel, on Monday announced an immediate halt to all take-offs but resumed later. Some parts of Israel were brought to a standstill after the country's largest trade union announced a strike against the government's overhaul of the judicial system.
“The safety and well-being of our guests and crew is always Etihad's highest priority. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and plan to provide additional capacity to and from Tel Aviv on March 28,” Etihad Airways said in the statement on Monday.
“We regret any inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control. Our staff are doing all they can to assist our guests,” it said.
A flydubai spokesperson said due to the situation at Ben Gurion International Airport, two flydubai flights FZ 1550 and FZ1210 from Tel Aviv to Dubai have been delayed.“We are monitoring the situation and will provide further updates if required. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our passengers' travel schedule,” flydubai said.
In addition, emirates flights to germany were affected on monday as well due to Germany's two largest unions going on strike to demand higher wages.
The Dubai-based airline's flights to Munich, Frankfurt, and Dusseldorf were affected on Monday due to the strike.
“Customer connecting on cancelled flights to Munich, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf will not be accepted for travel at the origin. We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers. Affected customers who have booked with travel agents should contact them for alternative travel arrangements.
“Customers who have booked directly with Emirates may contact their local office for rebooking options,” the airline said. Its flights were affected on Sunday, too, due to a national industrial strike in the European country.
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Oil drops due to weak China figures, concerns of weaker oil demand
(MENAFN) Oil costs continued the falling trend on Tuesday over increased worried of slower oil request and a worldwide financial recession due to bearish figures from China, the world's second-biggest economy.
International main Brent crude sold at USD93.96 a barrel at 09.58 AM regional time (0658 GMT) for a 1.19 percent decline from the end price of USD95.10 per barrel in the prior trading session.
American main West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at USD88.59 a barrel at the same time for a 0.91 percent fall following the prior session ended at USD89.41 per barrel.
China's central bank suddenly reduced rates to grow the economy impacted by COVID-19 sanctions and a property downturn.
The bank declined the medium-term lending rate by 10 basis points to 2.75 percent from 2.85 percent, as shown by an announcement by the People’s Bank of China.
In line with weaker-than-estimated industrial output and retail sales expansion, China’s crude oil output in July declined to its worst rate since March two years ago.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Morocco has 69.34 percent distribution of mobile networking capability, according to the 2018 OpenSignal report,The State of LTE.'
Launched in Morocco in June 2015, three operators make 4G mobile broadband available, positioning the country at the forefront of African telecommunications and 60th in the world in terms of coverage, as 69.34 percent of users have access to the 4G network.
At the continental level, Morocco is followed by Côte d'Ivoire at 69.30 percent, South Africa at 68.3 percent, Tunisia 61.38 percent, Egypt at 45 percent, and Algeria at 40.95 percent.
Globally, South Korea came in first with 97.49 percent of 4G users, followed by Japan, with an estimated coverage rate of 94.70 percent, and Norway at 92.16.
In terms of average connection speed, Morocco maintains an estimated speed of 15.8 megabits/second (mbps), ranking 4th in Africa and 63rd in the world.
The kingdom trails South Africa, Tunisia, and Egypt on the continent, and surpasses speeds in Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria.
Worldwide, Singapore leads the ranking, with an average speed estimated at 44.31 mbps, followed by the Netherlands at 42.12 Mbps and Norway at 41.20 Mbps.
'That technological diffusion will cross state borders as it has always done,' the report concludes, recalling that just two years ago an average speed of 30 mbps was unheard of except for in a handful of the advanced telecommunications countries.
To date, 40 mbps 'will likely become an achievable goal' in some regions, the report added.
'In the meantime, global operators are keeping plenty busy expanding the reach of their 4G networks. That means when those faster connections finally come, far more people will have access to them far more often.'
I'm just playing with the language to avoid redundancy.
This is a good sentiment to end on but could you paraphrase it? Unless absolutely necessary, we should try to minimize ending with quotations.
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Stingers take third at District Tourney
The Perham Stingers came into the district tournament in East Grand Forks with the 2-seed and very high expectations for themselves.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, March 12 (Petra)-Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs, Ayman Safadi, Monday received Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ildefonso Castro Lopez, who handed him an invitation from his counterpart Alfonso Dastis to visit Spain.
During the meeting, both sides underscored the "long-standing and deep ties" between the two friendly countries. Safadi commended Spain's support to Jordan in the various domains, whereas Lopez expressed his country's commitment to assist Jordan both at the bilateral or the EU levels.
The two sides also agreed to step up mutual economic cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, tourism, investment and to create the appropriate ambience, in a bid to launch fresh prospects of cooperation between the two countries' private sectors.
Moreover, discussions tackled the latest developments in the Middle East region, on top of which is the Palestinian issue and challenges facing the peace process, in light of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. In this context, Safadi lauded Madrid's supportive stance to the Palestinian cause aimed at finding a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, based on the two-state solution as the sole means to realize lasting and comprehensive peace.
Ensuing extensive consultations were held headed by Foreign Ministry Secretary General, Zeid Lawzi, and the Spanish official on ways to foster bilateral ties as well as developments in the Middle East.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said the government is providing requisite funds for development of Balochistan.
Presiding over a meeting to discuss matters relating to Balochistan in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said concrete steps are being taken to ensure peace, security and stability in the province.
Nawaz Sharif said Balochistan would greatly benefit from China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Overall political and law and order situation in the province also came under discussion.
Besides others, the meeting was attended by Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique and Chief Minister Balochistan Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Abdul Majeed met Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad and apprised him of matters relating to the area, especially developmental and public welfare projects.
The Prime Minister said government would continue to provide funds for the development of the area, especially for the provision of basic necessities of life.


Govt to provide better facilities to masses: Majeed
AJK Prime Minister says government has launched a number of mega development projects costing billions of rupees in State.
The AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed has said the government has taken concrete measures to provide better facilities of life to the people of Azad Kashmir without any discrimination.
Addressing a public meeting at Trarkhel in Poonch District on Monday‚ he said the government has launched a number of mega development projects costing billions of rupees in the State‚ which would usher in an era of progress and prosperity for the masses.
He said present government is whole heartedly committed to the socio economic development of the State.
Chaudhry Abdul Majeed said the government has marked the natural resources available in the state to improve the living standard of the people. He said top priority is being given to Hydropower and tourism sectors.
The meeting was addressed among others by Finance Minister Chaudhry Latif Akbar‚ Minister for Education Muhammad Matloob Inqlabi‚ Mian Abdul Waheed‚ Javed Badhanvi and Chairman Public Accounts Committee Sardar Abid Hussain Abid.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Faisali host Uzbekistan's Nasaf Qarshi in the Asian Football Confederation
(AFC) Champions League round robin group stages on Monday as Jordanian teams play regional events alongside their local agenda.
Faisali's Group B also includes Qatar's Sadd and UAE's Sharja.
On the other hand, Wihdat will play the second tier Asian competition, the
AFC Cup, after
they were eliminated from the AFC Champions League, losing 3-0 to Ahli Dubai in the preliminary round after they played in two earlier editions.
Wihdat will host Aleppo's Ittihad in Group B matches on Tuesday. The Group also includes Kuwait Club and Iraq's Kahrabaa.
The Hussein vs Wihdat and Faisali vs Aqaba league matches are therefore postponed this week.
In 2022, Wihdat were eliminated in the ACL group stages after they became the first of the Kingdom's clubs to play in the round robin group stages in 2021. None of the Kingdom's clubs have ever made it past the ACL
preliminary round where Faisali played in 2020 and 2018,
Wihdat in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 and Shabab Urdun in 2014.
In the second-tier Asian club competition - the AFC Cup - no Jordanian clubs played last season citing financial and technical constraints.
Earlier this year, Shabab Urdun played at the preliminary round of the King Salman Clubs Cup (the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, where they were eliminated by Mauritania's FC Nouadhibou.
A total of 37 teams participated in the 30th season of the event - the Arab world's leading club football tournament organised by UAFA - with a total of $10 million of prize money awarded. Morocco's Raja CA are the defending champions.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha, Qatar: Listing out some of the necessary guidelines to avoid breeding of mosquitoes and spread of diseases due to mosquito bites, Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care Corporation issued a warning to take precaution.
"As winter approaches and the rainy season begins, the spread of mosquitoes increases, especially in areas close to stagnant water, including irrigation water, places where water from air conditioning units collects, and other bodies of water where mosquitoes can breed. There are certain types of mosquitoes that can sometimes transmit certain diseases, making it important to take precautions against them," it said.
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In its general instructions to avoid mosquito bites, the ministry stated:
- Use mosquito repellent spray or cream when you and your family are in open areas such as gardens and parks.
- Wear long-sleeved clothing covering arms and legs in outdoor spaces.
- Keep windows and doors closed as much as possible at home and use protective screens on windows when opening them for ventilation.
- Avoid having stagnant water in buckets and plant pots inside and outside the house, or in swimming pools. Dispose of solid waste items, such as old tires, that could collect rainwater.
- Cover all household water tanks and empty containers and flowerpots of stagnant water at least once a week.
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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue LIVE Updates: ' Witnessed A Miracle,' Says Australian Tunneling Expert Arnold Dix
- Live Mint) "Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: The ordeals of 41 trapped labourers in Uttarkashi's tunnel ended on Tuesday. The 41 construction workers got trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on the morning of the Diwali festival, that is, 12 November this year. However, on 28 November, all the trapped construction workers emerged dazed and smiling after the prolonged rescue operation that overcame several setbacks. Locals, relatives, and government officials erupted in joy, set off firecrackers, and shouted“Bharat Mata ki Jai\" - Hindi for“Long live mother India - as happy workers walked out after receiving a brief checkup by doctors. Officials hung garlands around their necks as the crowd cheered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to each trapped labourers on the phone. The Prime Minister raised the bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel operation, saying that they have given new life to the labourers. The mission has set an \"example of humanity and teamwork,\" he added the latest updates on the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue work here
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Azerbaijani musicians have captivated the audience in Egypt.
The classical music concert took place at Cairo Opera House to
mark the 100th anniversary of National Leader of the Azerbaijani
people Heydar Aliyev, Azernews reports.
The event was co-organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in Egypt,
the Egyptian Culture Ministry and the Cairo Opera House.
Representatives of Egyptian government, as well as well-known
cultural figures attended the concert.
The Azerbaijani Ambassador to Egypt Elkhan Polukhov highlighted
the unparalleled services of Heydar Aliyev, the genius politician,
the founder of the modern Azerbaijani state, and his contributions
to the development of relations with the Middle East, including the
The diplomat stressed that the National Leader paid special
attention to the strengthening of cooperation with Egypt.
Next, the Cairo Symphony Orchestra and Cappella Choir delighted
the audience with music pieces by Azerbaijani composers under the
artistic direction of Ahmed El Saedi.
The classical music program includes Fikrat Amirov's "Azerbaijan
Capriccio" and "Concerto on Arabian Themes for Piano and
Orchestra", Gara Garayev's "Adagio" and "Seven Beauties" ballets,
Soltan Hajibayov's "Caravan", Niyazi's "Concert Waltz" and Tofig
Bakikhanov's "Good and Evil".
The musician will perform under the baton of People's Artist of
Azerbaijan Yalchin Adigozalov. The concert soloist is People's
Artist of Azerbaijan Yegane Akhundova.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. Training of
personnel continues at the Commando Training Center, Minister of
Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov said in an
interview with AZERTAG, Trend reports.
'After the successful Iron Fist operation, the President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Ilham
Aliyev gave relevant instructions to raise the Azerbaijani army to
a qualitatively new level as a small model of the Turkish Armed
Forces, as well as to provide the troops with the latest weapons
and military equipment, all types of equipment.
At the same time, by decree of President Ilham Aliyev,
fundamental changes were made to the organizational and staffing
structure of the Azerbaijani army, the Ground Forces, operational
(commando) units and the National Defense University were created
as part of the Azerbaijani army. Among other things, the number of
forces and assets has been increased by optimizing the staffing of
special forces and the Naval Forces.
The personnel of the operational (commando) units created as
part of the reforms in the Azerbaijani army were involved in
training courses in the Turkish Armed Forces in order to increase
the level of professionalism. Servicemen who distinguished
themselves in training courses and achieved high results were
additionally involved in instructor courses. As a result, the
Commando Training Center was established in the Azerbaijani army.
Currently, the training center is training personnel for these
units,' he said.
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(MENAFN) The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Friday that the Biden administration is in the early stages of planning a substantial transfer of military equipment, including bombs worth tens of millions of dollars, to Israel amidst its ongoing conflict with Hamas. Citing sources within the current and former United States officials, the potential shipment could consist of approximately 1,000 500-pound MK-82 bombs, precision guidance kits for these bombs, and fuses. However, the details of the delivery are still under review and subject to change, with the final approval requiring the consent of Congress.
Sources suggest that the United States Embassy in Israel has prepared an assessment, indicating that West Jerusalem has urgently requested this military assistance to counteract "continued and emerging regional threats." Despite the significant destruction resulting from Israel's actions in Gaza, the document, as quoted by the WSJ, highlighted that Israel has taken effective measures to prevent gross violations of human rights. It further emphasized Israel's transparency as a partner in United States investigations into allegations of defense article misuse.
The move to supply Israel with military equipment comes in response to an unexpected attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7. In December, the Biden administration went so far as to bypass Congress for an emergency sale, approving around 14,000 tank ammunition shells for Israel. Additionally, there are reports suggesting that some of the United States military supplies received by Israel were initially intended for Kiev, leading to complaints from the Ukrainian capital about ammunition shortages.
As the Biden administration considers this new military aid shipment to Israel, it raises questions about the evolving dynamics of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United States role in the region, and the potential consequences of increased military support. The situation underscores the complex nature of international relations and the delicate balance of power in the Middle East.
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Gymnastics: Nelson Schlie shine at state
Rosemount freshman Abby Nelson went into her second state meet hoping to finish in the top six in the balance beam and reach the medal stand.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The highly awaited film Article 370, starring Yami Gautam and Priyamani, will be released in cinemas on February 23, which is this Friday. Recently, the film received backing from the honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He liked the film and the real-life challenges it raises.
In his remarks, the Prime Minister discussed the film, saying, "I have heard that a film on Article 370 will be released this week... It is a good thing as it will help people get correct information."
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Reacting to the words of the honourable Prime Minister, the leading actress Yami wrote on her social media and said, "It is an absolute honour to watch PM @narendramodi Ji talk about #Article370Movie. My team and I really hope that we all exceed your expectations in bringing this incredible story to the screen!"
To play the character of an intelligence officer in the film, Yami underwent extensive training, diving into the complicated realm of political intrigue and national security. Yami Gautam's career is expected to be defined by 'Article 360'.
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The movie is set against the backdrop of actual events and delivers a fascinating story laced with political intrigue, national security, and adrenaline-pumping action situations.
'Article 360', directed by Aaditya Suhas and Jambhale, features a superb ensemble cast that includes Priya Mani, Arun Govil, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, and many more, providing depth and seriousness to the story. With Yami Gautam at the helm, spectators should anticipate nothing less than a standout performance that propels the picture to new heights.
Article 370 is slated to be released on February 23.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 23 Sep 2023, 10:04 PM
Last updated: Sat 23 Sep 2023, 10:59 PM
As Saudi Arabia celebrates its 93rd National Day, UAE, its brotherly nation has also taken part in the country's celebrations.
The iconic Burk Khalifa lit up in green as it celebrated Saudi's National day today.
In a video posted on Instagram, the flag is seen displayed across the building as the national anthem plays in the background.
Burj Khalifa and Emaar went on to wish the country on this prosperous occasion on the social platform.
"May this day be filled with unity, pride and celebrations of your rich heritage. Wishing the people of Saudi Arabia continued prosperity and success. Happy National Day!"
Earlier today, UAE leaders congratulated Saudi Arabia , with the UAE President even posting a heartwarming reel showcasing the two countries' brotherhood.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai also took to X to post his congratulations.
In the message, the UAE royal said, "Heartfelt congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its people, its King, and its Crown Prince on the occasion of the Saudi National Day."
Sheikh Mohammed added: "We pray for their goodness, security, and glory. We also pray for the brotherhood and love between the two brotherly peoples. May you have a happy new year. May your people be well and may your flag fly high."
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NASA, Roscosmos decide on spaceflight seat-sharing
(MENAFN) The US and Russia have signed a contract to fly each other’s spacefarers to the International Space Station (ISS). The breakthrough was following months of strains and doubt over mutual space activities because of the current war in Ukraine.
Russia’s space agency Roscosmos and its American fellow, NASA, stated on Friday that they have agreed on the supposed “integrated flights.” The final aim of the contract is ensuring that more than one US astronaut and one Russian cosmonaut are current at the ISS to maintain respective segments of the station, Roscosmos clarified.
“The agreement meets the interests of Russia and the United States and will promote the development of cooperation within the International Space Station program framework,” the agency declared.
A NASA spokesman, Josh Finch, stressed that “flying integrated crews ensures there are appropriately trained crew members on board the station for essential maintenance and spacewalks.” The contract is a “no-exchange-of-funds arrangement,” Finch said, and comprises all the essential training in addition to “transportation to and from the International Space Station and comprehensive mission support.”
“It also protects against contingencies such as a problem with any crew spacecraft, serious crew medical issues, or an emergency aboard the station that requires a crew and the vehicle they are assigned to return to Earth sooner than planned,” he also claimed.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Traffic Department will organise an electronic auction for special numbers with the World Cup logo through Metrash2 App. The General Directorate of Traffic announced that the 11th electronic auction for special numbers will begin on May 22, 2022, at 8 am and conclude on May 25, 2022, at 10 pm.
These special number plates will carry the logo of the World Cup. The numbers will be grouped into two categories with separate security deposits for both.
The department added that in case there is high bidding in the last quarter-hour, the time will be extended for another quarter-hour for that number only. The process will continue until the final quarter-hour of the last auction.
As per the conditions, the person who wins the auction must contact the traffic department within a maximum of 4 working days. If the bidder withdraws from payment, the security deposit will be forfeited. And in case a bidder wins more than one special number, they will be granted to him only after they pay for all the numbers. Payment can be made by cheque issued in favour of Special Numbers or using a credit card.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- P2 Gold Inc. (“P2” or the“Company”) (TSX-V:PGLD) (OTCQB:PGLDF) reports that pursuant to its Stock Option Plan, it has granted stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to purchase an aggregate of 2,258,333 common shares in the capital of the Company at an exercise price of $0.24 per share, which expire on May 24, 2025. Following this stock option grant, the Company has a total of 8,032,499 stock options outstanding representing approximately 7.63% of the outstanding common shares of the Company. This stock option grant is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange (the“Exchange”).
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P2 Gold is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing precious metals and copper discoveries and acquisitions in the western United States and British Columbia.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Chandigarh, Nov 21 (KNN) The Punjab government has suggested the central government to do away with the minimum export price (MEP) norms on the long-grain aromatic rice, besides developing new export markets.
This will help to promote diversification towards basmati and address the issue of stubble burning. The challenge of stubble burning persists in the state, largely due to the cultivation of non-basmati rice.
In a communication to the Union ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare, the Punjab government highlighted the concerning trend of steadily increasing paddy cultivation, reaching 78 lakh acres in the current year. Paddy cultivation not only contributes to the depletion of groundwater but also results in significant methane emissions, soil degradation, diminished biodiversity and severe environmental pollution through stubble burning.
For a long term sustainable measures for checking stubble burning, the state has strongly advocated for the removal of all MEP on basmati as price restrictions have artificially reduced exports, hurting the profits of farmers and reducing foreign exchange for the country.
The cultivation area dedicated to basmati in Punjab has witnessed an increase, reaching 6 lakh hectares this year. The central government has been urged to collaborate with the nation's diplomatic missions abroad to develop new markets for basmati exports, focusing on countries such as Canada, the USA, South Africa, and Central Asia.
To enable comprehensive paddy diversification, Punjab requested the central government for MSP-based assured procurement for basmati, maize, cotton, moong, mash, arhar, soybean and groundnut.
Punjab has also reminded the central government of the Supreme Court's directive to provide a cash incentive of Rs 2,500 per acre to farmers. Its implementation is estimated to cost Rs 2,000 crore. According to the state government, if the Centre shoulders 50 per cent of the burden and 75 per cent of farmers take advantage of the incentive, the expected financial responsibility of the Union government would be Rs 750 crore. This figure could be further reduced by considering acreage limits and other relevant criteria.
The central government was assured that Punjab was committed to the robust implementation of the proposed incentive, incorporating automated satellite-based verification of crop burning.
Punjab has proposed a ban on the procurement of long-duration varieties of rice. It has also suggested extending direct industry subsidies for large balers and providing gap funding for biomass power initiatives.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, Nov. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report 'Latin American Used Car Growth Opportunities' -
It also provoked the increase of used car sales and prices in the region. In 2020, 18.5 million used cars were sold, and almost half of them (9.1 million) were between business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumers (B2C) operations. Each country has its own particularities, depending on factors, such as domestic economy, market informality, and used car sales legislation. The used car market in Latin America comprises mainly physical stores (dealerships and resellers) and private sellers. However, the rise of online transactional models disrupted this scenario. These digital companies are responsible for purchasing and selling cars, and do not operate as an intermediary, as eMarketplaces do. This trend has stimulated other automotive companies to develop digital transactional solutions. This research will provide a comprehensive outlook on the used car market in Latin America, and meaningful insights for automotive participants to explore this unique and competitive market.
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Food: Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs
(MENAFN- Asia Times) By AT Editor on August 2, 2016 in Food
Want to stun your guests or spice up your ordinary lunch? Here's a simple yet sumptuous idea to make your platter look rich. Serve this Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs and let the tender-juicy chicken melt in their mouth. Check out this video and learn how to cook this dish.
Ingredients needed for the chicken kabobs:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup ranch dressing
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste (optional)
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
Use a bowl to mix the ingredients: olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper and sugar. Set aside the mixture for five minutes and then coat the chicken pieces with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for half an hour. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill them for about 12 minutes. Serve them hot.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Mon 20 Mar 2023, 7:09 PM
On the occasion of International Happiness Day today, Abu Dhabi Police and Adnoc gave back to 20 motorists in an initiative.
The Happiness Patrol of Abu Dhabi Police appreciated the initiative and partnership with Adnoc. The authority gave back to motorists in an effort to encourage them to drive safely.
In a video uploaded on the authority's Facebook account, policemen are seen pulling over motorists. Members of the Happiness Patrol then hand out the card and gift, instantly putting a bright smile on the receivers' face.
The authority gave out petrol cards by Adnoc and a 'gift of happiness' to traffic-compliant drivers. The Police attempted to spread happiness among motorists and within the authority by sending out the Happiness Patrol and giving back.
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate affirmed Abu Dhabi Police's interest in implementing policies, programmes, initiatives and services that promote a positive lifestyle in the UAE.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A massive fire broke out in a car at the Julphar area in Ras Al Khaimah. Sources at the RAK Civil Defence said the car suddenly burst into flames without any apparent reason. No casualties were reported.
Having been alerted of the blaze, the operations room of the RAK Police dispatched traffic police, paramedics and rescue teams to the site. Firefighters managed to put out the fire quickly, said sources.
Investigations are on to identify the reasons behind the fire. "The fire case has been referred to the authorities concerned for legal action."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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Published: Thu 22 Sep 2022, 1:03 PM
Last updated: Thu 22 Sep 2022, 1:19 PM
Four people were injured after a stampede broke out at Gymkhana grounds in Hyderabad when a large volume of cricket fans gathered to purchase tickets for the third T20I match between India and Australia.
The highly anticipated match will take place in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on September 25. A huge crowd was present at the Gymkhana grounds to purchase tickets, with large queues of fans seen waiting.
But the situation soon turned out of control and a stampede broke out, with excited fans surging in excessive numbers and causing law and order issues. Police 'lathi-charged' to disperse the massive crowd and restore control.
Coming to the series between these two sides, Australia currently leads at 1-0.
India lost skipper Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (2) at the first T20I at Mohali, after being put to bat first by Australia.
This left the Men in Blue struggling at 35/2.
KL Rahul (55) and Suryakumar Yadav (46) then stabilised the innings with a 68-run stand. Then, Hardik Pandya played a brilliant knock of 71* off just 30 balls with seven fours and five sixes to finish the innings at 208/6.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) LONDON, March 22 (KUNA) -- UK foreign secretary expressed Wednesday grave concern about the recent increase in violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel.
In a press statement following his meeting with Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in London, Secretary James Cleverly affirmed the UK's active support for steps to de-escalate tensions, including the recent meetings of the parties hosted by Jordan in Aqaba and Egypt in Sharm El-Sheikh.
He stressed that the UK remains committed to a two-state solution to the conflict.
The UK top diplomat praised Jordan's role as a force for stability in the Middle East and a generous host of refugees.
He added that the UK is continuing to provide humanitarian and development assistance to Jordan.
The ministers discussed the situation in Syria following the tragic earthquake of 6 February.
The UK foreign secretary underlined the importance of unimpeded humanitarian access so that aid reaches populations in need in Syria, including through continued cross-border access to northern Syria.
He reiterated the UK's support for a political settlement in Syria in line with Security Council Resolution 2254.
On bilateral relations, the ministers renewed their commitment to maintaining the strong strategic partnership between the UK and Jordan, based on the rich and positive shared history between our two countries and peoples.
Secretary Cleverly highlighted the UK's decision this month to include Jordan as an early participant in our Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme as a reflection of their close ties.
The scheme will bring many benefits in facilitating business and tourism travel for Jordanian visitors to the UK. (end)
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The company announces initial investment of $9.5 million with an additional estimated $12.6 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ('Conterra Networks') today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across Bowie County with its initial investment of $9.5 million and an additional estimated $12.6 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra Networks designs and builds its 100% fiber network with symmetrical service and speeds of up to 10 Gbps and 99.99% network reliability. The company's local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 3,209 Bowie County businesses and growing.
'We continue to prioritize the communities we serve by investing in local network infrastructure,' said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. 'This investment is critical to the growth in Bowie County. With the ever-increasing business connectivity requirements, we are always committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities for our customers by providing access to custom-designed, ultra-high-capacity broadband networks.'
Conterra Networks is expanding and investing in communities in the Ark-La-Tex area. The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts, visit . About Conterra Networks
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit .
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Construction major Drake & Scull International (DSI) said on Tuesday that it won contracts worth Dh376 million in Tunisia, India and Palestine.
The company said it was also bidding for several projects worth more than Dh1.75 billion in Iraq and Kuwait.
'This will drive the growth of our company in the coming months, as we successfully navigate the impact of the pandemic and focus on creating value for our stakeholders, Shafiq Abdelhamid, chairman of DSI, said in a stock exchange filing.
DSI's new projects include a wastewater treatment plant in south Méliane in Tunisia worth Dh178 million and a Dh34 million contract to build a wastewater treatment plant in India.
The Dubai-based construction giant, which was hit hard by the regional construction downturn, has been involved in lengthy financial restructuring and cost cutting. It said it hoped to boost business at home as well as in a number of key export markets such as Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Palestine, India, Kuwait, Iraq, and Germany.
"The new contracts and the successful completion of several projects underline our competencies to deliver world-class EPC and MEP works for complex projects in the power, water and oil and gas sectors. Drawing on our years of experience and led by expert professionals, we continue to build our footprint not just in the region but also in key international markets. This will drive the growth of our company in the coming months, as we successfully navigate the impact of the pandemic and focus on creating value for our stakeholders, said Abdelhamid.
DSI completed a Dh76 million wastewater treatment plant in the West Bank. The scope of work includes engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as overseeing the training and qualifying employees for a year post-completion. In March 2021, the company also completed the Tubas/Al Tayaseer station in the West Bank worth Dh88 million.
'Building on its track-record of quality and timely delivery, despite the challenges of the pandemic, DSI is bidding for a Dh260 million project in Kuwait and for projects valued at Dh1.49 billion in Iraq, said the company.
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Man Fatally Shot On New York Subway Train Suspect At Large
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NEW YORK - A man fatally shot another man in the chest on a moving New York subway train Sunday, police said. No one else was wounded.
The shooting came shortly before noon on a Q train in Manhattan just before arrival at the Canal Street station, police said. The victim died at a hospital.
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Police were searching for the shooter.
Recent subway crime has set New Yorkers on edge. A man last month set off smoke grenades on a Brooklyn train and shot 10 people.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Ahmedabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cited the schemes for women empowerment launched by the BJP governments in Gujarat.
Addressed a gathering of over 20,000 BJP women leaders and members at GUJSAIL building compound at Ahmedabad Airport soon after his arrival on a two day Gujarat visit, he said: "We have made so many schemes that simplify matters for the women of the house. We started Kanya Kelavni Abhiyan to educate young girls in Gujarat. I have put efforts to elevate women's position at every level. Gujarat has played an important role in whatever we have done for women's empowerment from their home to parliament."
"Mahila Bal Vikas Mantralay was also initiated in Gujarat to help young girls. In Gujarat from dairy, and sports to the veterinary field; every field has women in it
"Our girls have become more confident and inequality has reduced. Finally, we also have reservations for women in state assemblies and the parliament. Your strength convinced others to vote in favour of this bill. I have to thank you for this. The power of this law will allow you to come to the parliament. I congratulate you all," he said.
The BJP held public gatherings across the state to thank PM Modi for the recently passed bill for 33 per cent reservation for woman in state assemblies and the Parliament.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) A Virginia-based tech firm just announced the closing of a reverse triangular merger with TTM Digital Assets & Technologies, Inc. TTM is a data center owner and operator and now, is the largest U.S. publicly traded Ethereum mining company after Sysorex Inc. (OTCQB:SYSX) completed the merger.
Sysorex provides information technology and telecommunications solutions and services to enable its customers to manage, protect, and monetize their enterprise assets whether on-premises, in the cloud or via mobile technology primarily in the United States. Its products and services are grouped into Professional Services and IT Solutions.
Its products include third party hardware, software, and related maintenance and warranty products and services that it resells from brands such as Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO), Hewlett Packard Enterprises (NYSE:HPE), Microsoft, (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dell (NYSE:DELL), Samsung, Fujitsu, Panasonic, and Lexmark.
Traders were extremely bullish on the news as shares, after opening up at $1.62/share, got up to an early session high of $6.70/share (+529.1%). This move is a huge win for long term shareholders as the stock has come from a 52-week low of just $0.11/share.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 4
By Samir Ali – Trend:
A new main water pipeline will be built within the program of urgent measures for sustainable water supply of the Azerbaijani city of Shusha, the Azersu OJSC told Trend on May 4.
In accordance with the action plan, the Kichik Kirs and Zarysly water intakes, which provide Shusha with drinking water, will be reconstructed.
A new main water pipeline will be laid from the Kichik Kirs spring to Shusha. In the city itself, distribution networks with a length of 6 kilometers and 3 reservoirs with a capacity of 500 cubic meters each will be built.
Work has already begun on the reconstruction of the main water pipeline to Shusha, which has been in operation for many years. For this, a new main water pipeline is being laid with a length of 1.8 kilometers from the water intake chamber in the area of the city of Shusha to the reservoir in the city.
The new project provides for the management of water supply from one node by connecting the main pipelines supplying drinking water to Shusha. Currently, water from the Kichik Kirs spring enters the city from the reservoir, and the Zarysly spring - directly.
The implementation of the new project will allow connecting both pipelines to the water intake chamber and pumping water into the city through a single pipeline.
According to the new General Plan of Shusha, drinking water supply and sewerage networks will be reconstructed in the city, and treatment facilities will be built.
Shusha city had been liberated from the Armenian occupation as a result of the Second Karabakh War (from late Sept. through early Nov.2020).
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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia’s main index closed Monday with increases after a storm of gains reports grew investor sentiment.
The Tadawul All Share Index gained 0.66 percent amounting to 12,297, whereas the parallel market, Nomu, jumped 1.36 percent at 22,072.
The Saudi British Bank soared 1.44 percent, whereas the Kingdom’s oil giant Saudi Aramco went up by 0.13 percent.
The Saudi National Bank, the Kingdom’s largest lender, closed the day 1.82 percent up, whereas Alinma Bank surged by 1.07 percent.
The Middle East Paper Co. added 2.83 percent, after a 216 percent jump in first half income.
The Wafrah for Industry and Development Co. climbed 2.79 percent, after the inking of a USD4 million deal with German GEA Food for meat output.
Bank Albilad increased 2.62 percent, after the declaration of the start of Enjaz Payment Services Co., a shut mutual-stock firm sited in Riyadh.
Almarai Co. rose 0.56 percent, after the declaration of the re-appointment of Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Alkabeer as chairman as well as Suliman Al-Muhaideb as vice chairman.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Tropical Storm Henri was downgraded to a tropical depression late Sunday after slamming into Rhode Island on the US east coast, knocking out power to thousands of Americans, uprooting trees, and bringing record rainfall.
The storm hit land near the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, at approximately 12:15pm, the National Weather Service said. Henri had already been downgraded from a Category 1 Hurricane earlier on Sunday.
But the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its 5am advisory that Henri was“nearly stationary” and winds had reduced to 30 miles per hour (48km per hour) — much lower than predicted gusts of 75mph — with“little change in strength” forecast.
Henri is a rare tropical storm to strike America’s northeastern seaboard and comes as the surface layer of oceans warms due to climate change.
The warming is causing cyclones to become more powerful and carry more water, posing an increasing threat to the world’s coastal communities, scientists say. Millions of residents in New England and New York’s Long Island had been told to prepare for violent winds, days without electricity, and storm surges of up to five feet.
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee said there was“significant flooding” in areas. There were no immediate reports of any casualties. By mid-afternoon, the NHC had lifted all surge warnings and initial reports from residents indicated the storm was not as bad as projections feared although fallen trees nearly damaged homes in Groton, Connecticut.
“We dodged a bullet,” James Kiker, of Newport, Rhode Island, told AFP, saying he saw only“minimal damage” in his area, including a few broken branches.
Residents on Long Island, home to the plush Hamptons villages where wealthy New Yorkers retreat in summer, expressed relief that the storm’s path had skirted east of them.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jeddah, January 18, 2023, SPA -- Taking part in his capacity as a guest of honor at the 3rd edition of the African Conference for the Promotion of Peace, which is being held in Nouakchott, from January 17 to 19, 2023, at the joint initiative of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha has addressed the Conference which recorded the participation of many political leaders, religious figures, thinkers and civil society actors.
In a speech he delivered at the opening ceremony of the said Conference, the Secretary-General paid tribute to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for its commitment to African and Islamic causes and for its valuable contributions both to the strengthening foundations of security, peace and stability in the Continent and to the dissemination of the values of moderation and tolerance.
He also praised the role played by the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, and its Chairman, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, in supporting the values of dialogue, moderation, peaceful coexistence and tolerance.
He underlined that the world is facing multiple and interrelated challenges which call for the consolidation of dialogue, understanding, cooperation and solidarity to face them and that thanks to its abundant human and economic potential, the African Continent has a major contribution to make to this end.
He noted that the scholars of the African Continent have a leading role in the promotion of dialogue, reconciliation, peaceful coexistence, harmony, the fight against extremism and violence, on the basis of human principles and centuries-old values and traditions of the continent.
The Secretary-General recalled the efforts made by the OIC, its organs and institutions to contribute to the strengthening of the foundations of peace, security and development, to clarify the authentic image of Islam, to ensure a better understanding of its principles and values, dispel any confusion and prejudice about Islam and fight against Islamophobia, extremism and terrorism.
He reiterated the call of the OIC to support its States which face multiple challenges and which need effective solidarity, as well as to enshrine good governance, the consolidation of dialogue and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, in particular through mediation.
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Kuwait Amir praises accomplishment of paralympic athletes, inventor
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KUWAIT, Sept 20 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seef Palace Monday Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and honorary chairperson of Kuwait Disabled Sport Club Sheikha Sheikha Abdullah Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah.
They were accompanied by Ahmad Neqa Al-Mutairi who won the 100m wheelchair silver medal race and Faisal Mubarak Suror who won the bronze in the Shop Put, at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
His Highness the Amir praised the achievements of Al-Mutairi and Suror who defied all obstacles to win the medals.
Following the audience, Sheikha Sheikha said His Highness the Amir congratulated the athletes for their victories.
She said Kuwait was represented by three athletes at the Paralympics, two of them won medals, considering this an "outstanding achievement" which would have never happened without a government and public support.
Al-Mutairi said they were honored to meet His Highness the Amir who congratulated "us for this accomplishment."
Suror said His Highness the Amir honored them with this meeting and he was asking about their needs.
Meanwhile, His Highness the Amir also received Minister of Al-Mutairi who was accompanied by Engineer Jenan Essam Al-Shehab who won the gold medal at the World Genius Convention (WGC) held in Japan in 2021, as well as winning the gold medal at the 2021 DA VINCI International Innovation and Invention Expo.
His Highness the Amir praised her achievements and wished her success.
Afater the audience, Al-Shehab said she was honored to meet His Highness the Amir and this reception would motivate her to seek further accomplishments.
"His words touched my heart ... and Inshallah the best is yet to come," said Al-Shehab won won six international gold medals. (end)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Mon 20 Nov 2023, 4:45 PM
The 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow has drawn to a close in the UAE after five busy days of networking, knowledge sharing, demonstration flights, and commercial deals. The event was held between November 13 to 17 at Dubai World Central airport, with an imposing display of 180 military and civil aircraft, 20 country pavilions, 1,400+ exhibitors, and over 300 speakers who addressed wide-ranging topics in aviation, space, defense, sustainability, and airspace security over nine conference tracks.
The US concluded its participation in the event with big strategic and commercial wins that deepen the country's stake in the region's stability and reflect closer ties with the UAE. Strategically, the US military's presence in the event sends a strong signal of US commitment to Middle East security and its seriousness about supporting regional partners in light of recent global developments.
On the commercial front, US companies had an excellent opportunity at Dubai Airshow 2023 to demonstrate the full weight of US technology and manufacturing capabilities. American giant Boeing secured a partnership agreement to support the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub with inspection drones, AR and VR systems, and predictive maintenance know-how.
Boeing's participation in Dubai Airshow 2023 also included a demonstration of its Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAAM) systems, unparalleled in the world, in a show of force for American technology. The demonstration included the AH-64 Apache helicopter, the world's most advanced and the backbone of the US helicopter fleet, in addition to the F-16EX Combat Fighter, lethal against evolving threats at an extended range, and the KC-46 Pegasus, which brings immense firepower, refueling capacity and advanced mission controls to air force fleets.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The first-ever night edition of the Ripe Market will open its doors this week with a grand opening featuring a special Imagine show, entertainment and stunning fireworks.
The opening will be held at 4pm on Wednesday, October 13, featuring special guests, music and extravagant laser and projection mapping experience as part of the record-breaking Imagine show. Specially-designed fireworks are planned at 8pm.
The exhibition will offer a platform for local merchants and makers, musicians, artists, and designers, to engage with the local community in the first-ever edition of Ripe by the Bay. There will be products from fashion, jewellery, arts, homewares and more.
Offering visitors to experience dining, shopping, live entertainment, and fun-filled family activities, the exhibition will run from 4pm to 10pm daily on Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall till May 2022.
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“We can't wait to show the whole of Dubai what we have planned for this unique concept, Ripe by the Bay. Our team has been working closely with the Ripe team to ensure we are bringing together the best of Dubai's homegrown brands to support local businesses, and we're thrilled with the stellar line-up which will deliver an awesome experience for all guests,” said Timothy Earnest, group director at Al-Futtaim Malls.
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"As of 2023, the state has taken a practical step towards
solving many of the problems of women in the family in Morocco,"
Moroccan Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family
Khayar Aawatif said during his speech at the conference of the
family and women's committees of the Non-Aligned Movement on
"Development of Law and Empowerment of Women" held on November 20
in Baku, Azernews reports.
According to the minister, as many as 18 million women have
benefited as of 2022. "Thus, about 18 million families have
benefited from this opportunity," she said.
Minister for Women, Children, and Senior Citizens Affairs of
Nepal, Surendra Raj Acharya, also said during his speech at the
international conference of the Non-Aligned Movement that
participation of women in local government in Nepal is 24
The minister thanked the Republics of Azerbaijan, Uganda, and
Uzbekistan for organising such a conference.
"Nepal is actively engaged in the process of peacebuilding and
political transition. We pay special attention to conflicts, women,
and children-related issues. The fundamental rights of women and
children are recognised in our constitution. Their participation in
many issues is fully ensured.
Women's participation in local government is 24 percent. In the
election held in 2022, their participation was recorded at 21
percent. Nepal established a gender-responsive government in 2021.
This system is being formed in all administrative structures. In
2019, women's participation in decision-making bodies increased to
We are human rights activists, and we can give an example of
many conventions and agreements that are nationalised in Nepal as
well. Gender-discriminatory rules have been changed. Nepal is also
joining gender budget initiatives," the minister added.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) By Aziz Achibane
Rabat – Whenever we hear the word "security," we generally think of some external threat that could threaten the stability of our community. This threat can take the form of terrorism, colonialism, embargo, or even a set of sanctions imposed by international organizations.
Our social security is at the core of our national security, and Morocco's social fabric remains the target of many destructive threats that emanate from its own internal components. However, no external threat can intrude into our national security if the social fabric is strong and invincible. Social insecurity usually paves the way to external invasion.
The fiasco of our educational system has brought about disastrous outcomes.
The government has not succeeded in carried out effective and rational
governance concerning our human resources and therefore has failed to cultivate a practical sense of citizenship among the public.
The failure of school system has led to poverty, moral bankruptcy, a deepening gap between the political practice and the common good, a passive citizenry who don't even keep abreast of what is happening inside their community, a decline of trust in government, and an easy invasion of capitalism and tyrannical human instincts like selfishness, individualism, and greed.
These painful facts explain the growing rates of crime, vagrancy, illiteracy, and ignorance and the expansion of nepotism and social injustice.
Meanwhile, the mass media has defied all moral considerations and imposed mediocrity through the principles they spread and people they present as idols to their audiences.
The language employed by the mass media has impeded the acquirement of critical thinking, imposed ignorance and confusion as reality, and spoiled our high and healthy taste. The economic always prevails over the cultural.
In such circumstances, how can we feel secure inside a community that is full of contradictions and viruses?
It appears that, when talk of security and stability intensifies, social insecurity
floats from the bottom of doubt and worry.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Kigali – Morocco signed an agreement that will launch the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at the Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) held in Kigali.
The agreement was signed by Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani, who leads the Moroccan delegation to the AU Summit.
Speaking at the opening of the summit, AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat urged African heads of state and government to sign this landmark agreement.
'The moment is no longer one for hesitation, so I call on all states to sign and ratify without delay the agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area,' he said, noting that AUC is to see this agreement come into force before the end of the year.
'In view of its repercussions on the entire African continent, economic integration thus responds not only to an aspiration born of Pan-Africanism, but also to a practical imperative linked to the economic viability of the continent,' said Moussa Faki Mahamat.
The signing of this agreement represents a major step forward and another milestone for African integration and unity.
The Free Trade Area will result in the establishment of a market of over 1.2 billion people, with a combined gross product of over USD 3 trillion.
It will also boost intra-African trade by 52 percent by 2022, paving the way for the establishment of a customs union within four years and an African economic community in 2028.
The AfCFTA is a flagship project of Agenda 2063, the African Union's long-term vision for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, September 16. Uzbekistan's Central Bank decided to keep the main rate at 14
percent per annum on September 14, 2023, Trend reports.
Maintaining the base rate at the current level will create the
necessary conditions for the formation of inflation within the
framework of the forecast until the end of the year, and is
considered as a necessary measure to eliminate the influence of
monetary factors on prices.
Alternative indicators of economic activity confirm the
formation of aggregate demand in the economy at a high rate.
The bank further said that the number of real estate
transactions increased by 7.7 percent from January through August
2023. One of the factors supporting economic activity remains the
annual growth of loans to the economy by 1.3 times.
The volume of total cash receipts from January through August
increased by 30.4 percent, revenue from trade and paid services –
by 27.7 percent. At the same time, the volume of cross-border money
transfers decreased by 32.4 percent under the influence of the high
base effect, while maintaining a significant increase compared to
the results of 2021.
Positive real interest rates continue to support activity in the
deposit market, the bank said. In August 2023, the weighted average
interest rates on term deposits of the population in the national
currency amounted to 21.7 percent (17.1 percent for legal
entities), resulting in an increase in the balance of term deposits
amounted to 48.3 percent as of September 1.
Keeping the central bank's base rate unchanged contributes to
the formation of short-term liquidity prices at a positive level of
3-4 percent in real terms, thereby contributing to the provision of
moderately tight monetary conditions.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In Dusseldorf, Germany, a 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player was stabbed to death and his friend, also a young athlete, was hospitalized. Police are investigating the case.
The Kyiv Basketball Federatio broke the news via Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
"The Kyiv Basketball Federation and the entire Ukrainian basketball community express their deepest condolences to our colleagues Tetiana Hnatiuk and Hennadiy Yermakov in connection with the tragic death of their son. Volodymyr Yermakov, 17, who seemed to have his whole life ahead of him, was killed in Germany Saturday night," the statement said. Read also:
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As noted, Volodymyr Yermakov and his friend Artem Kozachenko, who played for Dusseldorf's ART Giants (U-19), became victims of a knife attack on a city street, allegedly "simply because they are Ukrainians."
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According to KBF, local police are investigating the deadly attack. It is believed there were witnesses at the crime scene.
Volodymyr Yermakov previously played for children's teams Teiwaz and 5T.E.A.M.-DYuSSh-12. As part of the Team Ukraine (U-16), he took part at the 2022 European Championship in Bulgaria.
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Austria will stick to banking secrecy laws: minister
(MENAFN- AFP) Austria will not change controversial banking secrecy laws, its finance minister insisted on Friday, despite becoming isolated in a European Union push to clamp down on tax evasion and fraud.Finance Minister Maria Fekter said Austria would "stick to" a constitutionally-guaranteed protection of privacy for deposit-holders, and added that EU partners would be better served focusing on British-dependent tax havens in the Caribbean and elsewhere.The automatic exchange of banking data among EU states has been long resisted by Austria and Luxembourg, but the latter gave in this week to what it described as an unstoppable tide.Automatic sharing of account data "is a massive intrusion of privacy," Fekter said as she arrived for eurozone talks that were to focus on filling gaps in a bailout for Cyprus.She said that automatic exchange meant governments would be "snooping in the affairs of depositors."Fekter added that the balance of power among political parties in Austria meant it would not be possible to change the Austrian constitution."The government doesn't have a majority," the finance minister said, adding she expected the constitution to remain that way "for a long time."Instead, Fekter sought to point the finger at "the real tax havens in the EU" and said she would talk about that with British finance minister George Osborne.She cited the Channel Islands, Gibraltar, the Cayman Islands and Virgin Islands as "the real hot spots for money laundering and tax evasion."The issue is to be discussed among ministers later on Friday at the two-day Dublin talks.French Budget Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said Thursday that Austria could be placed on a French list of non-cooperative countries if lawmakers do not agree to an automatic exchange of information aimed at combating tax evasion.
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Nepal activist gets first transgender passport
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Nepal issued its first transgender passport on Monday in a move which rights groups hailed as a breakthrough.
Rights activist Monica Shahi became the first recipient of a passport that read 'O' for other instead of 'male' or 'female'.
"I cannot describe my happiness today. My country has recognised and respected my identity," the 37-year-old activist told AFP.
"My struggle was not just for myself, but for future generations. Now everyone like me can get this service."
Nepal introduced a third gender category in January 2013 for transgender people applying for citizenship documents.
Five months later the Supreme Court ordered the government to alter gender options in passports as well.
Campaigners for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people welcomed the step.
"This recognition in the passport is the result of a long struggle and today we are proud that our country has taken this step," said Pinky Gurung, president of Blue Diamond Society, an LGBTI rights group.
Nepal has some of the most progressive policies on homosexuality in South Asia.
Nonetheless, gay and transgender people in Nepal have long complained of discrimination and bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining legal recognition of their identity.
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By Ayya Lmahamad
Entrepreneurs from Russia's Nizhniy Novgorod Region are planning
to take part in a business mission to Azerbaijan, slated for
November 3-5, Azernews reports per Russian media.
The participants in the mission will not only hold B2B
negotiations with Azerbaijani companies and meet with government
representatives but will also visit the largest enterprises in the
Industry, Trade, and Entrepreneurship Minister Maksim Cherkasov
stated that Azerbaijan is a popular foreign trade destination for
Nizhny Novgorod companies.
“Thus, last year the volume of non-primary exports to Azerbaijan
almost doubled and amounted to $78.1 million. Nizhny Novgorod
region traditionally exports plywood, medicines, hot-rolled steel,
and wheat,” he said.
The business mission will be organized by the Nizhny Novgorod's
Export Development Center under the“Acceleration of small and
medium-sized business entities” federal project of the“Small and
medium-sized businesses and support for individual entrepreneurial
initiatives” national project.
Azerbaijan and Russia cooperate in different sectors, such as
the economy, agriculture, customs, communications, high technology,
and others. Over 230 intergovernmental and intercompany documents
have been signed between the two countries and six 'road maps' are
Azerbaijan's investments in the Russian economy have exceeded
$1.2 billion, with the lion's share of it being in the non-oil
sector. In addition, Russian investments in Azerbaijan's economy
totaled $6.3 billion, with $5 billion in the oil sector and $1.3
billion in the non-oil sectors.
The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia amounted to
$2.9 billion in 2021, making Russia Azerbaijan's third-largest
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Jordanian abducted in Syria released and returned home- Army
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Dec. 3 (Petra)- A Jordanian man, abducted in Syria by an armed faction, was released and returned home after he went missing for several days, an official source at the army said Sunday.
"The Military Intelligence Directorate of the Jordan Armed Forces set Manhal Ahmad Abdullah Hamdanfree from his kidnappers, who tortured him and demanded ransom for his release", added the source.
Prior to his abduction, Hamdan lived and worked in southern Syria for a long time, running his own farming business, the source pointed out. The source also voiced utmost keenness to enforce security to protect citizens and vowed to use "strongest type force" to deter gangs whatever their goals or allegiances are.
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