(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A new organization of the Ukrainian community in Turkey has been registered in the town of Alanya.
"A good beginning of the year: one more organization of the Ukrainian community, which continues to unite, has been legally registered in Alanya," Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey Andriy Sibiha posted on Twitter.
Alanya is a town in Turkey 120km south of Antalya.
There was no organized diaspora in Turkey for a long time. In May 2008, the Ukrainian Cultural Society was established in Istanbul with the assistance of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Turkey and the Consulate General of Ukraine in Istanbul. In June 2009, the NGO 'Ukrainian Homeland was registered in Antalya. In 2017, the Ukrainian Union in Ankara and the Associationof Cultural andMutual Aid in Istanbul were founded. A small community gathered in Izmir.
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Precision medicine with the help of biobanks can facilitate healthcare systems plan preventive measures to combat several diseases, experts noted Wednesday at a panel discussion during the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2022.
Dr Nahla Maher Afifi, director of Qatar Biobank, Qatar Foundation, said that in Qatar, all the partners in the precision medicine programme are part of the larger programme including academics, researchers, universities among others.
“We also have the clinical eco-system of Cerner, a common platform for the healthcare faciliites. In addition to the Biobank we also have the research centres in Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) among others that contribute to precision medicine,” she said.
“Precision medicine leads to preventive practices with the help of the data made available through the Biobank as we diagnose people and understand the basic issues through the collection of samples. Through our data, we found that about 20% of the population are in the pre-diabetes stage while 25% is pre-hypertensive. With this data we work out plans that will prevent the population from developing these diseases further and make them live healthier,” added Dr Afifi.
Dr Michaelath Maryrhofer, head of ELSI Services and research, BBMRI- ERIC; Alison Parry Jones, operations director, Wales Cancer Biobank; Dr Zisis Kozlakidis, head of Laboratory Services and Biobanking,IARC, WHO and Prof Dr Karine Sargsyan, managing director for International Biobanking and Education, Medical University of Graz were also part of the discussion. The session was moderated by Yalda Hakim, a BBC journalist.
Dr Kozlakidis explained what precision medicine is and how it benefits the population and healthcare systems to get prepared for any medical situation.“Precision medicine provides valuable inputs with the help of data collected through biobanks and help healthcare systems reach solutions. We have several such examples especially during the Covid-19 pandemic,” he noted.
The experts also said that it was important to get connected to the data which will provide added value to the findings and solutions.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- The Arab Parliament called on Monday for holding an urgent Arab summit in order to rally as much support as possible towards ending Israeli occupation of Palestine and its capital, Jerusalem.
The Arab Parliament, in a statement following an urgent session to discuss ramifications of the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and transfer of American embassy from Tel Aviv to the occupied city, held Washington responsible for impacts of the decision on international peace and security.
The State of Palestine has full sovereignty over territories occupied in 1967 including Jerusalem, the Arab MPs said.
They called on the UN Security Council and UN General Assembly to annul the US decision, and affirm the legal status of Jerusalem.
They said the UN should take the lead in the peace process because the US "has become a dishonest and unacceptable" mediator.
The Arab MPs, who praised worldwide rejection of the US decision, called on UN cultural agency (UNESCO) to confront the American move by highlighting historic, cultural and civilizational links between Jerusalem on one side, and Muslims and Christians on the other.
The Arab Parliament, which reiterated Jordan's guardianship of Islamic and Christian sites in Jerusalem, called for strengthening unity of the Palestinian people.
It reaffirmed commitment to the 2002 Arab peace initaitive, principles of international law and relevant UN resolutions regarding occupied East Jerusalem, which was an integral part of the Palestinian lands occupied in 1967.
The US decision, said the Arab MPs, aimed at changing legal status of Jerusalem and challenging UN resolutions.
They formed teams to visit African and European parliaments to rally further support against the US decision.
They called for coordination between the Arab Parliament, Palestine National Council, the Arab League Palestine department to prepare a legal document that refuted the US decision, and distribute the document in Arab, regional and international conferences.
They called for supporting efforts of the Arab Group in the UN to prepare a UN draft resolution rejecting the US decision.
The Arab Parliament also called for standing against the Israeli candidacy to the UN Security Council in 2019-20.
The Arab MPs called for including the cause of Jerusalem in curricula, and urged Arab societies to boycott American goods. (pickup previous) ms.esm.bs
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Eurozone Retail Sales Drop Sharply In October
The declining trend in retail sales continued at the start of the fourth quarter after a brief uptick in September. The drop of 1.8% month-on-month was broad-based. We saw declines for both food
and non-food retail trade with only fuel sales ticking up. We saw a broad-based decline by country, too. Germany and France both experienced drops of almost 3% while the Netherlands saw a small dip. Spain was the exception among bigger countries with an increase of 0.4%.
The peak in sales was in the fourth quarter last year but we've seen a correction since. This is
because of slowing demand related to the large purchasing power squeeze Europeans are experiencing, as well as the shift in the consumer's preference from goods to services since the economy reopened post-Covid lockdowns. The retail environment remains very tricky for the months ahead. We don't expect an immediate recovery as real wages remain deep in
Inventories in retail were depleted in 2021 as shortages and high demand resulted in a struggle to keep the shelves filled for retailers. Now this situation is quickly reversing. Retailers have been stocking up as supply-side problems have been fading, but demand has also quickly started to fade. That has resulted in quickly filled storage sites
and uncertainty about whether sales will live up to expectations in the holiday period. The number of retailers that expects to raise prices fell in November.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai-based company ABB, which produces electrification, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, is bidding for nearly $700 million (Dh2.57 billion) worth of power projects in the UAE, a senior official said.
"We are bidding for a 132kv substation of the Dewa [Dubai Electricity and Water Authority]. We are also bidding for all construction projects and developers such as solar plant with Acwa. We are also quoting for Adnoc [Abu Dhabi National Oil Co] oil and gas for their expansion projects. Plus, we are also bidding for different Adwea [Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority] projects. So overall, we are pitching for more than $600 million to $700 million of projects here," said Mostafa Al Guezeri, managing director of ABB.
The company has also been involved in a 400KV substation at the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park. Last month, it was also awarded 400KV substations for Shams projects from the Dewa.
Regionally, the company also operates in Bahrain, Oman, Iraq and Pakistan, among others. The company has also installed the region's largest privately-owned rooftop solar energy system at its premises in Al Quoz, Dubai.
Al Guezeri said prices of solar energy has dropped significantly. He expects to it to drop further due to advancements in technology and increased production from Chinese companies. "The price of solar panels has gone down substantially, thanks to new and advanced technology. Plus China has also taken the lead in this sector. These brought down prices dramatically from $10 a kilotonne in less than 15 years to less than $3 now. The latest Acwa power project that it won was $2.4, which was the lowest worldwide. We are seeing transformation in technology not on a yearly basis but on a daily basis. In the next 10-15 years, the solar cost could go down below $1 a kilotonne," Al Guezeri added.
He noted that on average, a UAE residents can save up to 40 per cent on energy bills by installing solar energy.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Weather inshore until 6 pm on Sunday will be cloudy to partly cloudy with a chance of scattered rain maybe thundery at times, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of expected thunder rain at places.
Offshore will be partly cloudy to cloudy with chance of scattered rain maybe thundery at times, the report added, warning of expected thundery rain associated with strong wind and high sea.
Wind inshore will be southwesterly to northwesterly 5 to 16 KT shifting afternoon to southeasterly, gusting to 25 KT at times.
Offshore, it will be northwesterly to northeasterly shifts later to southeasterly 06 to 16 KT gusting to 24 KT during thundery rain.
Visibility will be 4 to 8/3 kilometres or less at places with thundery rain.
Sea state inshore will be 1 to 3 FT, rises to 5 FT during thundery rain. Offshore it will be 2 to 4 FT, rises to 8 FT during thundery rain.
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(MENAFN) Official figures released on Tuesday by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) revealed that the Netherlands experienced an increase in its annual inflation rate, reaching 6.1 percent in May compared to 5.2 percent in April. When excluding energy prices from the calculation, the annual inflation rate stood at 7.9 percent in May, up slightly from 7.8 percent in the previous month.
The CBS report highlighted the significant impact of energy prices on the inflation rate. It noted that the price development of energy, including electricity, gas, and district heating, exerted an upward effect on the overall inflation rate. Although energy costs were 24.9 percent lower in May compared to the same period last year, the decline in energy prices was less pronounced than in April when the year-on-year decrease was 32.2 percent.
The Netherlands witnessed a notable fluctuation in its annual inflation rate in recent months. Last year, inflation soared to levels exceeding 14 percent However, in March, the annual inflation rate experienced a substantial drop of 4.4 percent. The trend reversed in April, seeing a rebound and subsequent rise in inflation.
The latest increase in the annual inflation rate indicates ongoing inflationary pressures within the Dutch economy. The higher inflation rate, particularly when excluding energy prices, suggests a broad-based increase in the cost of goods and services. These price rises can impact consumers' purchasing power and overall economic stability.
Monitoring inflation dynamics becomes crucial for policymakers as they seek to strike a balance between supporting economic growth and managing price stability. The Dutch government and central bank will likely closely observe the evolving inflation trends to inform their decision-making processes. Efforts may be undertaken to ensure that inflation remains within a reasonable range, avoiding the detrimental effects of runaway inflation on the economy and households.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A paratrooper from Mykolaiv has shot down a Russian Su-25 Grach attack aircraft using an Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
The Command of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reported this on Facebook , Ukrinform reports.
'Today, on June 24, in one area, a serviceman with an air defense division of the Mykolaiv-based 79th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces successfully shot down a Russian Su-25 Grach attack aircraft,' the statement said.
On June 22, Ukrainian paratroopers shot down an enemy Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter in the east of the country.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Jan. 28 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II held talks at Al Husseiniya Palace on Sunday with visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier that focused on the strategic partnership between the two countries, as well as regional and international developments.
During bilateral meeting attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and wife of the German president, followed by expanded talks attended by senior officials from both sides, the King and the German president discussed means to forge closer cooperation between the two countries, mainly in the economic, tourism, development, military, security and information technology fields.
King Abdullah highlighted the strong ties between Jordan and Germany, pointing to his recent meetings with the German defense minister and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during which he discussed with them a number of issues of common interest.
His Majesty voiced appreciation of the support provided by German to Jordan in light of the challenges facing the Kingdom, noting that Jordan also appreciates Germany's role at the regional level.
On the peace process, the King said that Jordan support the two-state solution that leads to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
His Majesty also pointed to accomplishments that have been achieved by the two countries in the vocational and technical domains.
The German president for his part, praised the strong ties between Jordan and German as well as Jordan's policies towards regional issues, mainly the Syrian crisis.
He also expressed his country's keenness to support Jordan to enable it to address the increasing burden resulting from presence of thousand of Syrian refugees in the Kingdom.
During the talks, that also dealt with the Palestinian issue, King Abdullah stressed the need to intensify international efforts to end the stalemate in the peace process. He said the issue of Jerusalem should be resolved within final status talks as well as a peace deal between the Palestinians and Israelis that leads to an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The King and the German president affirmed the importance of coordination and consultations between the two countries on various issues of common interest to achieve peace, security and stability in the region.
The discussions also dealt with Jordan's efforts to achieve reforms as well as means to increase Jordanian exports to European markets through improving conditions of the rule of origin agreement with the European Union.
The talks also focused on current regional crises and means to find political solutions to them to restore peace and security to the region's peoples.
King Abdullah held in the presence of Queen Rania, a lunch banquet for the German president and his wife that was attended by senior officials from both sides.
Earlier, the King and the Queen led an official welcoming ceremony for the German president and his wife upon their arrival at Al Husseiniya Palace. His Majesty and President Steinmeier reviewed a guard of honor as a military band played the national anthem of both countries.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration Tawfiq Kreishan on Monday laid the foundation stone for the National Seed Bank building, which will be located at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) in cooperation with the Hashemite University.
Kreishan said the establishment of the National Seed Bank is in line with Jordan's vision for economic modernisation, the national plan for sustainable agriculture and the national food security strategy.
The project is an extension of the seed bank established at the National Centre for Agricultural Research in 1993, Kreishan added.
Agriculture Minister Khalid Hneifat emphasised the global importance of food security, in light of recent crises, noting that His Majesty highlighted this idea during the 2020 Borlaug Dialogue.
Expressing his pride in the scientific achievements achieved by the National Centre in partnership with Hashemite University, the minister highlighted the role of the bank in promoting agricultural development, by preserving plant varieties capable of producing high quality agricultural products, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
NARC Director General Nizar Haddad
revealed that the Hashemite University has allocated JD 3 million for constructing the new building of the seed bank launched in 1993.
The bank houses a collection of seed samples dating back to 1927, including 2,000 historic grass samples that date back to 1898, he added.
Haddad also highlighted that the project follows the highest green building standards, which will cover approximately 3,170 square metres, with an additional 10 dunums for supporting facilities.
The building will have modern training rooms, advanced laboratory equipment, and long-term storage facilities set at -20oC, instead of the current 5oC storage.
Haddad also acknowledged the pivotal role of HRH Prince Hassan, chairman of the Higher Council for Science and Technology, in tasking the National Centre's Department of Biodiversity Research to verify the contents of the grass samples in the UK.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS, April 30 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday discussed by phone issues linked with Iran and the nuclear, ballistic and regional controversies linked to this country, Macron's office said.
The call follows a series of contacts Macron has held in the past 48 hours, including with leaders of Germany, Britain and Russia.
Moreover, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday called Macron to expresse total opposition to any plans to change the Vienna nuclear accord signed in 2015 between Tehran and the major countries of the UN Security Council - the United States, Russia, China, France and Britain - as well as Germany.
That group, known as the P5+1, has maintained the deal up until the election of President Donald Trump, who has criticised the accord and threatened to withdraw from it despite indications that Iran was basically respecting the agreement.
France is staunchly opposed to a brusque withdrawal from the Vienna nuclear accord, but Macron is exploring a "new" agreement that would include more safeguards and restrictions on Iran's nuclear activities over time.
But any new agreement would also focus particularly on Iran's worrying ballistic missile sector and on Iranian regional influence in foreign conflicts and support for militants in several nations, notably in Yemen and Syria but also in Lebanon and to an extent in Iraq.
Israel is firmly opposed to the Vienna nuclear agreement and supports US threats to pull out unilaterally.
On Monday, Macron told Netanyahu of "the steps undertaken with a view to an expanded agreement on control of Iran's nuclear, ballistic and regional activity," the Elysee Palace statement said.
The French side gave no mention of the outcome of the conversation or regarding the Israel reaction to Macron's explanations.
But the French leader did reassure the Israeli Premier on the importance for France of Israel's security but he also "stressed the need to watch over regional stability and avoid any escalation," his office indicated. (end) jk.mt
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Manama, Shawwal 29, 1439, Jul 13, 2018, SPA -- The Ministry of Information Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced full support of the Saudi Media Ministry's statement that confirms a categorical rejection of Qatar's irresponsible and false allegations of the signal piracy made by the so-called "beoutQ", which linked up the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with beoutQ.
The ministry reiterated Bahrain's rejection of signal piracy or illegal broadcasting which is in violation of laws and regulations of states and commended the Saudi steps to combat piracy and protect intellectual property rights.
The Bahraini Ministry of Information Affairs also rejected the allegation of political intention connected to the anti-terror Arab quartet-Qatar dispute.
It asserted its understanding of the reasons behind the Saudi ban on the beIN Sport, a subsidiary of Al Jazeera Media Network, due to the involvement of the Qatari channels in supporting terrorism and extremism, as well as promoting the discourse of sedition, hatred and extremism in the region.
Moreover, the Bahraini Ministry expressed condemnation of the propaganda campaign against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the deviation of the beIN Sport from its discourse during the broadcasting of the 2018 World Cup finals with the aim of defaming the reputation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries.
The Ministry called for a review of the legal status of beIN Sport channels in all countries in light of the latest developments that included the repeated involvement of Qatari sports channels in politics during the 2018 World Cup finals, and stressed its backing of the Saudi measures taken in this regard.
00:14 LOCAL TIME 21:14 GMT
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Puntland Wants Somalia's Govt to Cease Talks with Somaliland
(MENAFN- Somali Land Sun)
Somalilandsun- The Puntland province of Somalia has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government not to hold talks with Somaliland without her participation.
This comes following a long speech the Puntland speaker of parliament Hon.Ahmed Ali Hashi read before the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
The Puntland speaker contested that his region claims part of Sool and Sanaag region of Somaliland thus have the right to participate in the talks to fight for their claim to regain the land Somaliland has grabbed from them.
He was speaking during the third sitting of the federal parliament In Mogadishu.
'Puntland is part of Somalia however it has a constitution which vividly states the provinces that make up our region. According to article 7 of our constitution Sool and Sanaag region of Somaliland belongs to us so I Urge the Federal Government not to hold talks with Somaliland without including us in the talks.'
The Puntland speaker went further to say 'I want it to be known to the Federal Government of Somalia, the International Community and all those stake holders of peace and security in the region that Puntland has claims to part of Sool and Sanaag region so it has the right to be part of the talks with the Somaliland governments.'
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Why China is Asking for US Investment Ban Reversal
China's International Trade Council asked the U.S. to consider regulations that forbid or restrict U.S. investments. This is in response to the U.S. Commerce Department issuing its final rule on the CHIPS and Science Act. This will restrict semiconductor firms that receive federal funds from expanding in China.
President Biden signed the executive order in August.
China's Ministry pointed out the vague and broad restrictions. It cited the lack of bifurcation between military and civilian use. These rules will come into effect next year.
Investors are not reacting at all to the ban. Nvidia (NVDA) continues to trade at very high multiples. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rebounded back to over $100 last week. Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is still a positive return for shareholders in 2023. Markets expect that China will get the semiconductors it needs through third parties. For example, it could buy chips from Saudi Arabia or Asian countries like Vietnam.
If the ban works, China will face further headwinds in developing its technology industry. It will delay its goal to become the biggest economy in the world.
Investors should look out for the Asian country to retaliate. It may further restrict sales or the usage of Tesla vehicles or Apple products.
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(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, April 09, 2021, SPA -- The Royal Saudi Air Force on Thursday concluded its participation in the mixed air exercise (2021 Air Excellence Center Exercise), at Mushaf Air Base in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, with the participation of the U.S. and the Pakistani Air Forces.
The exercise was attended by the Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, and the Saudi Military attaché to Pakistan, Major General Pilot Awad bin Abdullah Al-Zahrani, and Commander of the Pakistani Mushaf Air Base, Brigadier General Ali Naeem Zahoor.
Ambassador Al-Malki stressed that this joint cooperation between the two countries contributes to building a stronger relationship between the Kingdom and Pakistan, especially in the military field, taking into account the Kingdom's distinguished participation in those exercises and the efficiency and professionalism of the Royal Saudi Air Force.
For his part, Maj. Gen. Pilot Al-Zahrani said that these maneuvers aim to enhance and support cooperation between the Saudi and Pakistani Air Forces and to provide training in environments other than the Kingdom's environment.
Meanwhile, the Commander of the Air Force Group participating in the exercise, Lieutenant Colonel Fayeh bin Abdulrahman Al-Roqi, stressed the importance of the experiences that the participants gain from such exercises that depend on simulating the environment of real wars, indicating that the exercise (2021 Air Excellence Center Exercise) is one of the important exercises where operational strategies and tactics are developed to simulate the real battlefield in order to adapt to different combat conditions.
He added that the performance of the participating forces in all stages of the exercise was very high, considering the high effort they put in their combat performance and their high level of competence and mastery.
It is noteworthy that the Royal Saudi Air Force participated with a number of its Tornado fighter jets with its air, technical, and support crews, with the aim of exchanging experiences in the field of planning, combat and support air operations, and raising the combat, technical support and the readiness of the aircrew.
00:50 LOCAL TIME 21:50 GMT
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(MENAFN – UkrinForm) Ukraine has joined a decision of the Council of the European Union to impose restrictive measures against individuals and legal entities in connection with the situation in Syria.
This is said in the Declaration by the EU High Representative on behalf of all member states, published on the website of the Council of the EU, Ukrinform reports.
“On 15 January 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/30 implementing Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP. The Council added one person to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP. The Candidate Countries the Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this Council Decision,” the declaration reads.
According to the document, these countries will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European Union took note of this commitment and welcomed it.
In May 2013, the Council of the EU agreed to adopt restrictive measures against Syria in the following fields: export and import restrictions with the exception of arms and related material and equipment which might be used for internal repression; restrictions on financing of certain enterprises; restrictions on infrastructure projects; restrictions of financial support for trade; financial sector; transport sector; restrictions on admission; and freezing of funds and economic resources.
By a decision dated January 15, 2021, the Council added the newly appointed foreign minister of Syria to the sanctions list.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO), in cooperation with the Professional Associations Complex, is continuing its fund raising campaign for the Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh who flew Myanmar in fear of persecution.
According to the International Organisation of Migration (IOM), over 600,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar to neighbouring Bangladesh since mid-August, due to ethnic tensions and violence perpetrated by the government.
'It's just too sad, too disastrous to look away,' said Shahd Anani, head of public relations at JHCO, explaining why the Kingdom started the initiative.
Anani said that the relief campaign, which was launched under the instructions of His Majesty King Abdullah, is a national movement triggered by the 'duty for us to be there in times of humanitarian crisis'.
'That's why we have collaborated with trade unions. All associations, whether they are vets, pharmacists, artists, actors, lawyers or journalists, everyone is involved in this campaign with us,' she told The Jordan Times in a phone interview.
The organisation has also reached out to schools, shopping malls, as well as religious leaders to broaden their outreach.
'Last Friday, we had imams talking about the plight of the Rohingyas during their sermon at the mosque and ways to donate,' Anani said, adding 'people should help the Rohingyas, not just because they are Muslims, but because they are humans.'
Majed Tabbaa, president of Jordan Engineers Association, shared a similar sentiment. 'It is a humanitarian issue, and no matter what is happening in our own country, we must help them,' he told The Jordan Times over the phone.
Earlier this week, Her Majesty Queen Rania visited Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. During a press conference at Kutupalong Refugee Camp, she condemned the torture perpetrated against the oppressed minority and called on the international community to respond 'effectively, quickly, and generously'.
JHCO's campaign, which will run through December 24, was launched with the support of the Social Development Ministry and is only accepting cash donations. Donors are encouraged to deposit their contributions at the Jordan Islamic Bank account No. 49992. For all other inquires, they can contact the JHCO through 0796329047 or 0775520087.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In Donetsk region, one civilian was killed and four more were injured, including two State Emergency Service rescuers, in Russian shelling of Bakhmut town and the district.
'The occupation forces continue to destroy Donetsk region. An investigation has been launched into the facts of repeated shelling of Bakhmut... As a result of the shelling, a 55-year-old man was killed. Four more citizens, including two employees of the State Emergency Service, who were performing their official duties, received shrapnel injuries,' the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office posted on facebook .
According to the investigation data, on January 27, 2023, the Russian occupation forces struck the towns of Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, and the village of Paraskoviivka, Bakhmut district, with multiple launch rocket systems.
Due to the powerful attacks of the occupiers, windows, panes, doors, and balconies were broken in apartment blocks. Private houses, vehicles, and other objects were also damaged and destroyed.
'Under the procedural leadership of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, pre-trial investigations are carried out into violations of the laws and customs of war (Parts 1, 2 of Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine),' the prosecutor's office stated.
It is noted that prosecutors continue to take all possible and appropriate measures to document war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces.
Pre-trial investigations are ongoing.
As reported, the Donetsk region is under constant Russian fire. The invaders kill and injure civilians every day.
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Consolidation of specialty medical groups in the ambulatory space is largely driven by private equity. These private equity-backed groups are motivated to scale their operation and improve revenue performance without increasing costs or adding staff. These groups are increasingly turning to RCxRules to improve staff efficiency through automation and boost revenue.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
X-Press Feeders, operators of the container ship X-Press Pearl today said that they will cooperate with the relevant investigations into the cause of the fire on the ship in Sri Lankan waters.
The ship operators said that firefighting operations to extinguish the blaze aboard the vessel have successfully reduced the area affected by flames and contained it to the aft of the ship, despite the adverse weather conditions.
Firefighting tugs will continue spraying and misting the vessel with support from the Sri Lankan Navy and Indian coastguard, who remain on scene, X-Press Feeders said in a statement.
“As of 0945 Hours on May 29, 2021, Sri Lankan time, the salvors have confirmed that the vessel’s hull remains structurally intact, as do the bunker tanks, and there has been no loss of oil into the port's waters. The Sri Lankan Navy has also confirmed that there have been no oil sightings since the fire began,” the statement said.
Contractors continue working with local authorities on their third day of shoreline clean up efforts to safely dispose of the debris that has come ashore in some areas; this work is ongoing.
The crew member who was transferred to a special facility in a military hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 remains asymptomatic and is recovering from a leg injury sustained during his evacuation from the vessel. A second injured crew member continues to recover from his injuries in a local hospital.
All other crew members who remain in a Colombo quarantine facility are in good health and are in contact with their families.
“We remain fully focused on the ongoing firefighting and salvage operation and will cooperate with the relevant investigations into the cause of the fire,” X-Press Feeders said.
The fire on the ship MV X-Press Pearl on the environment with debris now spread between Negombo and Moratuwa.
A cleanup operation is underway on the beach as bags full of plastic and other hazardous material continue to get washed ashore.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) said that major damage has already been caused to the environment as a result of the blaze on the ship which has lasted for over a week. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Aqaba, Feb. 4 (Petra) - Hamza Al-Haj Hassan, Deputy Chairman of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and Commissioner of Economy and Tourism, engaged in discussions with Bernard Lynch, the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom, on strategies to bolster and advance the tourism, economic, and industrial sectors in Aqaba.
Both parties emphasized the profound ties between Jordan and Australia, underscoring the need to capitalize on these connections to serve mutual interests and explore fresh opportunities for collaboration across various domains.
Haj Hassan outlined the investment incentives and advantages provided by the Authority to entice investors and entrepreneurs to engage in the special zone. Aqaba offers a secure, stable, and supportive investment environment, coupled with its strategic geographic location bridging continents and Jordan's affiliation with free trade agreements worldwide. These attributes position it as a pivotal hub for tourism, investment, and logistics and an optimal conduit for regional trade.
He underscored the Authority's commitment to extending facilities and economic perks to Australian firms keen on investing in Aqaba's key sectors, which serve as gateways to numerous destinations globally. Collaboration with Australian investors in green hydrogen projects, integral to sustainable economic growth, is a prime focus.
Furthermore, the Authority, he noted, aims to attract Australian tourism, establish air routes between Aqaba and Australia, and streamline procedures for incoming travelers to relish the unique tourism offerings spanning the Golden Triangle (Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Petra). Leveraging Australian expertise in tourism sector development is also a priority, he added.
Lynch commended the robust relations between the two nations, highlighting the Kingdom's reputation for security and stability, factors conducive to steering Australian investments towards Jordan.
He emphasized potential opportunities for Australian investors, particularly in tourism, commerce, and the green energy domain, including the notable green hydrogen project by the Australian company FFI, recognized as a leading player in this sector.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Post doctoral research fellow, Launch Housing and Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology Profile Articles Activity
Deb Batterham is a Post-doctoral research fellow at Swinburne University of Technology in the Centre for Urban Transitions and also a Researcher at Launch Housing - a Specialist Homelessness Service provider in Melbourne. She has 19 years experience working as a researcher investigating homelessness.Her work has included research projects on the geography of homelessness, the structural drivers of homelessness, applying the capabilities approach to homelessness, risk of homelessness, mobility as well as evaluations of various programs and submissions. Her recently completed PhD thesis examines the relationship between Homelessness and private rental markets in Australia.
- 2021–present Postdoctoral research fellow, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology
- 2020 Swinburne University of Technology, PhD (Social Science)
- 2012 RMIT, Master of Social Science (Policy and Human Services)
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – dnata , an air and travel services provider, launched autonomous drones in its warehouses at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in the United States, the Dubai Media Office reported on Monday (11).
The company, founded in the United Arab Emirates in 1959, reached the technology by partnering up with Gather AI, a US-based start-up. The drones will digitize acceptance and warehouse inventory processes by monitoring shipments with 99.8% accuracy.
Gather AI's software enables the drones to map the environment, collect inventory data, measure temperature, and read barcodes using only their cameras, without the need for any additional active infrastructure. The drones are paired to a tablet device providing live inventory data. The collected data can be viewed directly on the tablet or the web, via an application.
The drones can operate at temperatures as low as -10 Celsius degrees, enabling dnata to use them in its state-of-the-art cool chain facilities, too. The company plans to gradually roll out the drones across its global cargo network in the next years.
“We are excited to introduce leading-edge drone technology in our operations to take cargo handling to the next level. Our partner's autonomous drones and inventory management platform provides greater transparency across our entire operations,” Guillaume Crozier, dnata's divisional vice president for Operations and Product Development, said.
The Arab company is a partner of over 300 airline customers, providing handling, cargo, catering and travel services in 35 countries. The company offers ground handling in 80 airports across the world.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette) By Indika Sri Aravinda
The world's biggest container ship, the Ever Ace, arrived at the Colombo Port today.
Evergreen's Ever Ace is the first in the line's 24,000 TEU class container ships, said local agents Hemas Holdings PLC.
The A-type vessel is around 400 m in length and 61.5 m wide, has a design draft of 14.5 m and can cruise at speeds up to 22.6 knots. With a nominal carrying capacity of 23,992 TEU, Ever Ace is one of the largest container ships in the world.
It was delivered on 28 July and deployed on Evergreen Line's CEM service in Asia-Europe trade, calling at Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Taipei Port, Yantian, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Felixstowe on her maiden voyage.
Evergreen Line's A-type vessels are equipped with various eco-friendly and fuel-efficient designs.
As part of Evergreen Line's fleet renewal plan, the carrier has ordered twelve A-type container ships.
In addition to Ever Ace, her eleven sister ships of similar capacity are planned to join Evergreen Line's Asia-Europe service upon delivery. The vessel was built at the Korean shipyard, Samsung Heavy Industries.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Dukhan Bank has announced the winning names of its latest quarterly draw of Thara'a, its Shariah-compliant savings account, at the bank's headquarters.
Thara'a savings account customers Maryam al-Abdulla and Nawaf al-Khal have each won a cash prize of QR50,000, as well as Mohamed Yakub and Nibal Snober, both of whom have won a cash prize worth QR25,000.
The draw was conducted at the bank's headquarters under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
On a monthly basis, there are 59 winners per draw for the cash prize of QR5,000 each, as well as two winners per draw for the cash prize of QR10,000. Quarterly, there are two winners per draw for the cash prize of QR25,000 each, two winners per draw for the cash prize of QR50,000 each, and yearly, one winner of the grand prize of QR1mn, rewarding 501 winners in total with cash prizes up to QR3.79mn.
Coupled with cash prizes and a reward scheme, Thara'a is a product full of value-added benefits and services. Thara'a offers account holders access to Dukhan Bank's innovative banking channels.
Customers may learn about the many benefits of Thara'a savings account by visiting dukhanbank.com or by calling 800 8555, or ask 'Rashid', the bank's virtual assistant, on the website, mobile app or via WhatsApp on 44100888.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum has announced a series of concerts at its spacious facilities, notably at its prominent amphitheater, bringing the visitors an unforgettable experience of open air concerts in the middle of FBQ Museum Farm.
The series will kick off on Friday, November 10, 2017, with a concert featuring winners of the First Edition of the Qatar National Music Competition which took place on Oct 15-17, 2017 at Katara Drama Theater, revealing the best of Qatar's musical talents.
This concert is organized in collaboration with Moving Young Artists, the Qatar-based non-profit foundation that has been nurturing and inspiring young local talent for more than three years, and sponsored by Fifty One East.
The concert will be diverse and will include Arabic as well as Western music performances. Musicians from Qatar, the Middle East and from around the globe, aged between 10 and 18, will reveal the glorious music talents developing in Qatar.
Visitors can spend the afternoon exploring FBQ Museum and finish the day with listening to the impressively talented young musicians, starting at 6pm at the amphitheater, located in front of the museum exit.
The concert is open to the public with free entrance on a first come first serve basis.
Further concerts are in the pipeline in the coming months with collaborations featuring the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and Qatar Music Academy.
Besides concerts, new events such as storytelling and dance performances are expected to complement the events calendar soon.
Museum opening timings:
Sunday: 9am 4pm, Monday - Thursday: 9am 4:30pm, Friday: 2am 7pm, Saturday: 10am 6pm
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) Two-time former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who was admitted to a private hospital with suspected pneumonia, is stable, source said.
'Chandy is having slight fever, an infection and is put on oxygen support to make him to be at ease. His condition is stable and since he is a bit restless, he has been sedated. Things are fine with him at the moment and he was admitted with suspected pneumonia. Things should be fine with him very soon,' said the source who did not wish to be identified.
However, for his major ailment-throat cancer, the doctors have advised him to undergo further treatment without delay and it can be possible once his fever subsides.
When his fever will subside, he will have to go to the hospital where treatment is available for throat cancer.
He was supposed to have returned to Bengaluru for further treatment, but did not go after which furore surfaced.
This sudden development of shifting him to this hospital took place soon after his close aide and veteran Congress leader A.K. Antony enquired about his health on Monday and advised immediate attention by a team of doctors.
On Tuesday morning, State Health Minister Veena George came calling on Chandy and told the media that a medical board has been constituted at the hospital which will oversee the treatment of the 79-year-old Congress veteran.
A controversy had erupted when Chandy's younger brother Alex V. Chandy and 41 others, mostly relatives and close aides of Chandy, had sent a memorandum seeking the intervention of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to ensure that proper medical care is given to the ailing leader.
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The National Art Museum will display art pieces by the holder of
the Shohrat Order, People's Artist Tofig Aghababayev on December
Timed to the 95th anniversary of the artist, the exhibition
"Dialogue with Time" includes 50 art works from the collections of
the National Art Museum, the State Art Gallery and the Khazar
Museum Center, Azernews reports. Among them are
works of decorative and applied art made of glass and ceramics,
Portraits of such figures of state, literature, art and science
as Shah Ismail Khatai, General Aliaga Shikhlinsky, Muhammad Fuzuli,
Ilyas Efendiyev, Rasim Babayev, Izzet Orujeva, Absheron landscapes,
paintings with folklore motifs, a ceramic triptych "Azerbaijani
Lyrics" and other glass and ceramic products make it possible to
trace the artist's large and multifaceted creative path, which
began in the 1950s.
Tofig Aghababayev made a significant contribution to Azerbaijani
art, creating highly artistic and expressive works in such genres
as portrait, landscape, and thematic still life. The exhibition of
the outstanding artist will last until January 10, 2024.
Founded in 1937, National Art Museum offers art connoisseurs
some of the best examples of decorative-applied arts of Western
Over 3,000 items in 60 rooms are on permanent display at the
museum and around 12,000 items are kept in storage. Here, you can
see masterpieces of the Italian, French, German and Polish masters
The museum also attaches great importance to international
The National Art Museum has recently signed a memorandum of
cooperation with the Georgian National Art Museum.
The memorandum reflects such areas of activity as exhibition
exchange; holding conferences, seminars, training related to museum
work; exchange of experience in the protection, conservation and
restoration of movable cultural property, creation of electronic
catalogs; cooperation within the framework of international
programs and projects, etc.
Earlier, the National Art Museum started cooperation with the
Aegean University in Izmir,Turkiye.
The partnership aimed at strengthening cultural ties and
promoting relations between the two countries.
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Coronavirus Update: 72 new COVID-19 cases reported in Indore
72 more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as per information provided by Chief Medical and Health Officer, Indore district.
While the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the district has increased to 2,637 and 103 deaths have been reported in the district.
According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of cases in Madhya Pradesh is 4,977. While 2,403 patients have recovered, 248 deaths have been reported.


Snowline At 52-Week High On News
Snowline at 52-Week High on News
Snowline Gold Corp. (C.SGD) hit a new 52-week high of $44.49 Tuesday. Snowline Gold has arranged to issue, on a non-brokered private placement basis, (a) up to 7,000,000 flow-through common shares of the Company at a price of $1.40 per FT Share for gross proceeds of up to $9,800,000 and (b) up to 12,342,293 units of the Company at a price of $1.25 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $15,427,866.25. Each Unit is comprised of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant.
Olympia Financial Group Inc. (T.OLY) hit a new 52-week high of $65.00 Tuesday. No news stories available today.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) An 18-year-old Filipino man who visited Lan Kwai Fong in Central for a drink with friends was sent to hospital after being injured during a fight among about 15 people early on Sunday.
The man, who sustained injuries to his head and arm during the incident, called the police at 3:27am, Apple Daily reported.
Shortly before this, two groups comprising about 15 men and women of different nationalities began fighting after quarreling in front of a bar in Lan Kwai Fong, according a Hong Kong man surnamed Mo who witnessed the incident.
People in each group chased, punched and kicked their opponents, and someone threw a plastic stool in the open area, Mo said. Some women were pushed to the ground, a video clip taken by Mo showed. The two groups then continued the fight inside the bar.
When the police arrived, most of the people who had participated in the fight had already fled. Police were investigating the case and hunting for four foreign men who were allegedly involved in the fight.
In Hong Kong, the maximum penalty for a person convicted of fighting in a public place is a fine of HK$5,000 (US$640) and a 12-month prison term.
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VA urges flu vaccinations
To safeguard the health of America's veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs is urging all veterans, especially those enrolled in VA's health care system, to receive flu vaccinations this season.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Tokyo, June 9 (IANS) Japan's upper house of parliament on Friday passed a contentious bill to amend an immigration and refugee law allowing for authorities to deport foreign nationals who apply for refugee status multiple times.
Despite some opposition parties rejecting the move, the law was enacted with the support of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior Komeito coalition ally, along with other smaller parties, reports Xinhua news agency.
The controversial revision of the immigration and refugee law has been heavily criticized by organisations here established to support asylum seekers.
Such entities believe that now the revised law has been enacted it could lead to individuals being repatriated to their home countries where they face persecution.
The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, which has called for the system to be overseen by a third-party and not just immigration officials to ensure fairness, attempted to block passage of the bill in the eleventh hour by submitting a censure motion against Justice Minister Ken Saito, who is in charge of the legislation.
The motion was voted down in the upper chamber of Japan's bicameral parliament on Wednesday, however.
Refugee status was given to a record 202 people in Japan in 2022.
But this was out of 3,772 applicants, with Japan falling far behind some European countries and the US, which take in tens of thousands of refugees annually.
In 2021, refugee permits were granted to only 74 out of 2,413 asylum-seekers.
This is because Tokyo only grants refugee permits to those who meet each criteria of the Refugee Convention, which describes refugees as people who are unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion; outside the country of their nationality; and unable or, owing to such fear, unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of their country.
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Dublin, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 'europe elt market 2022-2026' report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 26
By Sadraddin Aghjayev – Trend:
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are expanding the possibilities of multimodal cargo transportation along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), reports on May 26 referring to the Azerbaijan Railways CJSC.
According to the source, a meeting was held between the company's chairman Javid Gurbanov and the board chairman of the Kazakhstan Railways National Company Nurlan Sauranbayev.
During the meeting, Gurbanov spoke about the transport and logistics capabilities of Azerbaijan and the importance of ties between the railway structures of the two countries, noting Azerbaijan's active role in the development of international transport corridors.
The results of joint activities in the field of cargo transportation, as well as steps to be taken in connection with the long-term prospects of the partnership, were discussed.
The parties emphasized the positive dynamics in the segment of transit freight traffic on the railways of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
Gurbanov noted that cargo transportation through the territory of Azerbaijan is carried out mainly from China and Kazakhstan, Georgia, Turkey, Europe and in the opposite direction.
"In the first four months of 2021, container transit traffic through Azerbaijan grew by 49 percent compared to the same period of 2020. The growth was mainly due to China's import and export operations, which increased by 2.8 times compared to the same period of last year and reached 4,300 TEU-containers," he said.
Besides, according to him, a feeder line is developing along with the route Aktau port - Baku (Alat) port - Baku port, which was launched in 2019.
"From January through April 2021, more than 5,000 TEU containers had been transported along this route, which is 11 percent more than a year earlier," the chairman added.
During the discussions, the issues of digitalization of document circulation in order to increase the volume of multimodal cargo transportation on TITR were also spoken about.
Sauranbayev, in turn, highly appreciated the cooperation with Azerbaijan Railways in the framework of international transport projects and noted the demand for transportation by TITR, as well as the efficiency of transportation along this route.
The parties noted the importance of adopting the Development Strategy of the project until 2025 in order to fully use the potential of the TITR, an agreement was reached on the digitalization of the workflow along this route.
At the end of the meeting, further plans were discussed to expand opportunities for cooperation between the two countries within this corridor connecting Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Georgia, Turkey and European countries.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday mocked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for mistakenly naming Rahul Gandhi in place of his father Rajiv Gandhi while highlighting the sacrifices Congress leaders have made for the country.
While addressing a poll rally in Rajasthan's Anupgarh, Kharge mistakenly said that leaders like“Rahul Gandhi gave up their lives" for the nation's unity.
Upon being informed of his error by those in attendance at the stage, Kharge rectified himself, clarifying that he was really referring to Rajiv Gandhi. He apologised as well.
He said,“I apologise. I mistakenly said Rahul Gandhi...Rajiv Gandhi gave his life for the nation's unity. While the Congress party has leaders who gave their lives for the nation, the BJP has leaders who take lives.”
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The BJP, however, was quick to pick on the gaffe by the Congress president. The party shared a clipped video of Kharge on their social media handle, saying "When did this happen?”.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also on campaign trail in Rajasthan on Monday. The prime minister addressed a rally in Hanumangarh district's Pilibanga where he asked people of Rajasthan to“sweep out the Congress from every corner of the state”. "This election is also the Diwali of democracy. Sweep out the Congress in such a way that this Congress is not left even in any corner,” PM Modi said.
The polls for the 200-member assembly in Rajasthan are scheduled for November 25. The votes will be counted on December 3.
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(MENAFN) Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has stated the “serious threat” caused by chemical arms in a declaration to the United Nations Security Council.
“As the main victim of the most systematic use of chemical weapons in modern history, the Islamic Republic of Iran once again condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, and under any circumstances. We share this view that the use of such inhumane weapons, which pose a serious threat to international peace and security, must not be tolerated,” Iravani also declared.
He commented at a UN Security Council conference on Syria.
The ambassador went on to say, “The only way to guarantee that chemical weapons are never used again is to destroy and eliminate all chemical weapons on a global scale and to take all necessary measures to prevent the production of such mass destruction weapons. We reiterate our call for the full, effective, and non-discriminatory implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. We believe that politicizing the implementation of the Convention and using the OPCW for political ends endanger both the legitimacy of the Convention and the Organization. This is equally deadly as a chemical weapon.”
He carried on, “We emphasize that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, professional, credible, and objective in order to establish the facts and reach evidence-based conclusions, and in doing so it must strictly adhere to the provisions and procedures within the framework of the Convention.”
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Dan brings a wealth of international brand experience in direct to consumer, franchise, wholesale and licensing, having held senior leadership roles for several globally recognised brands including Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister and Gilly Hicks (A&F Corp) Dr Martens (Dr Martens PLC), the Wolverine Worldwide group of brands and Vans and Reef (VF Corp).
Commenting on the appointment, Clive Whiley, Chairman said“I am delighted that Dan is joining Mothercare as our CEO. Dan's extensive experience in the retail direct-to-consumer, wholesale and licensing sector will be a great asset to the team and me as we focus upon restoring critical mass and driving the Mothercare brand globally over the next five years.”
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WFPD Sergeant Dura receives National Guard promotion
The North Dakota Air National Guard recently promoted Jason Dura to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the highest enlisted rank than can be obtained in the Air Force.
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Cabinet praises OIC stand on Jerusalem
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The regular Cabinet meeting, chaired by HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani welcomed the final communique of the extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC), which was held on December 13 in Istanbul, with the participation of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
Giving details of the meeting, HE the Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr Hassan Lahdan Saqr al-Mohannadi said the cabinet was of the view that the final communique expressed the feelings of the Islamic people and set a road map to oppose the US President's decision (Al Quds) on Jerusalem.
The cabinet praised the decision of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to hold the Islamic summit which resulted in a unified Islamic position on Jerusalem.
The cabinet also expressed its regret over the UN Security Council's decision to not adopt the draft resolution submitted by the Arab group rejecting the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It also hoped that the international consensus opposing the US decision would result in restoring the full legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, starting with their right in establishing an independent state with Al Quds as its capital, based on the resolutions of international legitimacy and the Arab peace initiative.
The cabinet called for a firm and urgent international action to stop and protect the Palestinian people from the brutal repression they are currently facing in the occupied territories because of their rejection of the US decision on Jerusalem. It also called for action to stop the continuous violations of the Israeli occupation forces and the settlers to the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The cabinet then reviewed topics on its meeting's agenda.
The cabinet reviewed and took the necessary measures regarding draft law on regulating non-Qatari capital investment in the economic activity.
The cabinet reviewed and took the necessary measures regarding the report of the Minister of Development Planning and Statistics on the unified and comprehensive presentation on demographics.
The cabinet also approved the draft decision of the Minister of Municipality and Environment to endorse the international standard specifications as Qatari standard specifications.
The cabinet approved the draft agreement to co-operate in the cultural field between the governments of Qatar and Armenia.
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New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday approved a Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for drones and drone components manufacturing.
Accordingly, the total amount allocated for the PLI scheme for drones and drone components is Rs 120 crore spread over three financial years.
This amount, according to an official communique, is nearly double the combined turnover of all domestic drone manufacturers in FY 2020-21. The proposed tenure of the PLI scheme is three years, starting FY22.
"The incentive for a manufacturer of drone and drone components shall be as high as 20 per cent of the value addition," the communique said.
"The value addition shall be calculated as the annual sales revenue from drones and drone components (net of GST) minus the purchase cost (net of GST) of drones and drone components," ir added.
As per the communique, the government has agreed to keep the PLI rate constant at 20 per cent for all three years, an exceptional treatment given only to the drone industry.
"In PLI schemes for other sectors, the PLI rate reduces every year," it said.
The communique also said that as a result of the incentive scheme, the drones and drone components manufacturing industry may see an investment of over Rs 5,000 crore over the next three years.
"The annual sales turnover of the drone manufacturing industry may grow from Rs 60 crore in 2020-21 to over Rs 900 crore in FY 2023-24," the communique said.
"The drone manufacturing industry is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs over the next three years," it added.
The drone services industry is expected to grow to more than Rs 30,000 crore over the next three years.
"The drone services industry is expected to generate over five lakh jobs in three years," the communique said.
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SRINAGAR- The Jammu & Kashmir Football Association on Friday announced the 22-member J&K team for the upcoming 73rd Senior National Football Championship Santosh Trophy.
As many as 13 footballers from Srinagar city have made it to the final list. The championship will take place from December 23, 2022 in Kerala. With Ladakh all set to make history by playing its first senior football match against Uttarakhand.
The team was selected during a selection camp in Jammu by JKFA's selection committee.
J&K will play its first match on December 26 against Bihar. The team will face Mizoram on December 29. On Matchday 3, Jammu & Kashmir will battle Rajasthan. The team will then face off with host Kerala on January 5, 2023. In the final group stage match on January 7, J&K will take on Andhra Pradesh.
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By Ayya Lmahamad
A resolution on Azerbaijan's membership of the Islamic
Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit
(ICIEC) has been adopted at the 47th meeting of the IsDB
Board of Executive Directors in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Azernews
reports, citing the Economy Ministry.
The 47th annual meeting of the IsDB Board of
Executive Directors was held in Sharm El Sheikh on June 1-4. The
Azerbaijani delegation was headed by First Deputy Economy Minister
Elnur Aliyev. The annual meeting discussed topical issues such as
building green and sustainable infrastructure, revitalizing
national economics for sustainable development, and supporting
Within the meeting, the Azerbaijani delegation held a number of
meetings, including with IsDB Vice President Mansur Muhtar. The
parties exchanged views on cooperation in the reconstruction of
Azerbaijan's liberated lands, support for SMBs, financing banks,
energy and food security.
Elnur Aliyev expressed gratitude to IsDB for supporting
Azerbaijan and highly appreciated the cooperation with the
Moreover, during the meeting with Director-General of the
International Development Fund of the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, information on the
national priorities for socio-economic development of Azerbaijan
until 2030 was presented. Aliyev noted that Azerbaijan is
interested in cooperation with international financial institutions
within the set objectives, and stressed the need to expand ties in
the development of priority areas.
The meeting was also held with International Islamic Trade
Finance Corporation Head Hani Salem Sonbol. The sides discussed the
cooperation with the corporation in the development of the
country's liberated lands, as well as the corporation's role in
enhancing the export potential of Azerbaijan, and agreed on further
joint steps in this direction.
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Doha: Ooredoo Qatar has announced to sponsor Falcon Ride's new eBikes initiative, which offers sustainable transport around Doha. The new eBikes, powered by clean energy and sporting the Ooredoo logo, will allow users to collect a bike and ride within approved areas in Doha. The eBikes will operate via Internet of Things powered by Ooredoo's network.
The new sponsorship is the latest in a programme of initiatives to protect the environment as part of Ooredoo's corporate social responsibility strategy, which includes a firm commitment to sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainability Goals.
The fleet of eBikes will be deployed gradually, starting October 20, 2021. Available eBikes can be found via the O-Falcon app, which can be downloaded for iPhone and Android. Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, Director PR at Ooredoo, said:“Following on from previous similar initiatives, we're delighted to be working with Falcon Ride on this worthwhile new venture. Many major cities around the world have clean energy transport options such as these, and we're proud to be contributing to developing sustainable transport in and around Doha to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.”
Hussain Abdulla, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Falcon, said:“We are proud to be associated with the nation's leading telco operator, Ooredoo. We plan to bring more eco-friendly mobility solutions to the country, facilitating carbon footprint reductions by providing such mobility solutions. This is another proof of our ability to work alongside corporates to provide sustainable transportation solutions and promote clean energy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.”
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(MENAFN- IANS) Paris, June 4 (IANS) Defending champion Iga Swiatek swept into the Round of 16 at the French Open with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory over 80th-ranked Wang Xinyu on Court Philippe Chatrier, here on Saturday.
World No.1 Swiatek of Poland took just 51 minutes to dismiss Wang in their first clash at the tour level. Swiatek had edged Wang in their two very close meetings during their junior careers, but this time around, the top seed cruised to a win.
Swiatek, the champion in 2020 as well as last year, has won her last ten matches at Roland Garros and is 24-2 throughout her career at the tournament.
After winning her first two matches this week by identical 6-4, 6-0 scorelines, Swiatek had an even easier time of it against Chinese No.5 Wang. Swiatek brings a comprehensive 19-game winning streak into the next round.
The 22-year-old Swiatek never faced a breakpoint on Saturday, and she fired 21 winners to Wang's three. Wang was contesting her first third-round match at a Grand Slam event, but after the double bagel, she fell to 0-3 against the Top 10 players in her career.
Top-seeded Swiatek is still in the hunt to retain her World No.1 ranking coming out of Paris. Swiatek needs to reach at least the quarterfinals to have any chance of maintaining her hold on the top ranking.
In the fourth round, Swiatek will face the winner of Saturday's upcoming match between 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu and former Top 25 player Lesia Tsurenko.
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(MENAFN) European traders revealed on Wednesday that Tunisia's government grain office had initiated an international tender to procure approximately 50,000 metric tons of durum wheat. With the deadline set for Thursday, April 4th, the tender underscores Tunisia's proactive stance in safeguarding its essential food supplies, particularly amidst economic and climate-related adversities.
The terms of the tender outline the acquisition of durum wheat in two separate shipments, each comprising 25,000 tons, slated for shipment between April 25 and May 20, contingent on the origin. This strategic move aligns with Tunisia's broader objectives of ensuring sufficient grain reserves to meet domestic demands amidst prevailing challenges.
Reuters reports indicate that Tunisia's initiative stems from a pressing need to address grain shortages exacerbated by adverse weather conditions in Canada, the world's leading exporter of durum wheat. The dry spell in Canada has constrained global durum wheat supplies, prompting Tunisia to explore alternative sources. Notably, increased durum wheat sales from Turkey have provided some relief, countering the impact of supply shortfalls.
This recent tender follows a similar procurement effort conducted by Tunisia's Grain Board in February, during which approximately 100,000 tons of durum wheat were acquired at competitive rates. Such strategic maneuvers underscore Tunisia's commitment to securing its grain requirements while navigating dynamic global market conditions.
Overall, Tunisia's proactive approach to grain procurement reflects a concerted effort to mitigate the impact of supply disruptions and ensure food security for its populace. As the country continues to confront economic and climatic challenges, such initiatives play a pivotal role in bolstering resilience and sustaining agricultural stability.
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(MENAFN- Mid-East) A unique event designed to gather HR professionals working across GCC region – WOW!HR Conference has finally come to the Middle East. Best speakers and HR specialists from Central Asia, Russia and GCC will gather to share their experience, knowledge and effective practices. Visitors will also have a chance to get valuable consultations from top international HR experts during P2P mentoring session. The conference will take place on 15th MAY 2024 in Dubai, UAE .
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