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DUBAI- The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled its T20I team of the year with three players from Pakistan — Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi — making the cut.
Azam, who captains the Pakistan side, has been named the skipper of the ICC team for the shortest format.
The team consists of Jos Butler, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Tabraiz Shamsi, Josh Hazlewood, Wanindu Hasanranga, Mustafizur Rahman and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
According to the ICC, releasing a team of the year is a way to recognise 11 'outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all — be it with the bat, the ball or their all-around exploits in a calendar year'.
Praising skipper Azam for his outstanding display with the bat in the shortest format in 2021, the ICC said the batsman was at his 'classy best' in the format last year, during which he was also the leading run-scorer at the T20 World Cup.
Azam played 29 matches and aggregated 939 runs at an average of 37.56 with one century and nine half-centuries, the ICC said.
The cricket body also hailed Rizwan for his consistent performance last year.
'Aggregating a staggering 1,326 runs in only 29 matches, Rizwan struck at an average of 73.66 and a strike-rate of 134.89.' The ICC also recognised the Pakistani gloveman for his contributions behind the stumps.
Afridi's 'brilliant movement with the new ball and reversing it with the old' in matches last year was among notable highlights for the ICC.
The pacer picked up 23 wickets in 21 matches at an average of 26.04 and an economy of 7.86, the ICC said, adding that 'he will undoubtedly prove to be a fearsome prospect.'
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Actress Sumbul Touqeer Khan shared her routine on her day off, saying she eats good food, sleeps well, and her family means the world to her.
Sumbul, who is currently seen as the lead in the show 'Kavya', is overwhelmed with the response the show is getting.
Her on-screen character Kavya, who is an IAS officer, is falling in love with Miskhat Verma's character Adiraj Pradhan.
On being asked what she does when she gets off, she said: "I eat good food and sleep well. Good sleep is very important for an actor. I love my work, I love my home, I am a happy person, and I take life as it comes."
She went on to say that her family means the world to her. "I agree with the saying that life is all about loving your family and living in the present."
Further about her character, Sumbul said: "On-screen Kavya's graph is growing and there is ample scope for good performance."
The show revolves around the journey of Kavya -- an IAS Officer -- whose purpose is to serve the nation and do right by the common man.
The show airs on Sony.
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UK to help Bengal govt create workforce for maintenance of EV Infra
Kolkata, Mar 22 (KNN) The UK will assist West Bengal in creating a technical workforce for maintenance of its EV infrastructure, which is poised to grow at a rapid pace as India switches over to electric mobility over the next few years, officials said on Tuesday.
British Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata Peter Cook said, 'The UK government is keen to deepen our engagement with West Bengal through the creation of an EV skills roadmap, and wider knowledge exchange with UK experts to help drive forward West Bengal's EV policy.”
The West Bengal government is also collaborating with the UK government to set up a centre of excellence for the maintenance and manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs).
State power secretary S Suresh Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated the first workshop on 'Building Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure in Bengal' organised by the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata and West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development.
The workshop was held in partnership with NPTC Group of Colleges Wales, UK.
Addressing the occasion, Kumar said, 'It is crucial that technical support is available for the EV charging infrastructure. Skill development is crucial for manufacturing and maintenance of electric vehicles.”
“The centre of excellence will introduce innovation and this will help in the dynamic development of infrastructure and manufacturing. The technical education and skill development department is the right destination for the centre,” he said.
As per reports, the Centre of Excellence will help standardise the EV ecosystem in the state.
Wales-based NPTC Group of Colleges, which organised the workshop with the support of the UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, said it was looking to partner with educational institutions in Bengal to help create a large pool of workforce for the purpose.
'We are already working with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and are in talks with several states, including Haryana, for our aim to create skilled technicians in the EV space without whom the infrastructure that has been built spending a huge amount of money would be redundant,' said James Llewellyn, the head of international operations of the NPTC Group of Colleges.
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The General Authority of Customs (GAC) has announced it recorded 294,104 declarations in December last year. In its monthly newsletter the GAC also disclosed that 263,323 declarations were completed by the Air Cargo department, while the Maritime department completed 21,780 statements.
The statistics show a significant increase in transactions compared to November, which recorded 278,252 declarations.
Meanwhile, in December, the GAC maintained its rate of declarations per hour, with 97% processed documents released in an hour. Also, 25,480 declarations were transferred to other government agencies for processing.
India and China remained the top exporting and importing countries to Qatar. The Ministry of Municipality's Natural Reserves and Wildlife Department kept a firm grip on the Best Government Agency in 'time of release' for the second straight month, recording an average release time of 0.64 hours.
The GAC also registered 319 seizure reports amplifying its efforts to thwart smugglers from bringing banned substances into the country. The largest bust of the month was a 42kg seizure of guru.
In other news, Amna Masood, an inspector at the Hamad International Airport, stressed that customs officials must maintain high ethics and responsibility as they are the first line of defence in preserving the country's security across all its ports and border.
Amna Masood stressed that though it may be challenging to deal with some passengers, it is mainly due to cultural differences.
“A Customs official directly affects the protection of the homeland,” Masood stated.“Officials are face challenges related to maintaining security and reducing attempts to smuggle narcotics and harmful substances. The Customs official should have high ethics in their daily work as they deal with travelers, tourists and a large number of guests visiting the country.”
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A Documentary Video Critical Of The Vatican's Financial Policy Focuses On American Jordanian
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A Jordanian-American businessman is recruited to help launch a new Catholic university in his native country. When he refuses to green-light several questionable multimillion-dollar business deals the Vatican sacks him, confiscates his property, breaks its contracts with him, and drives him out of his country in disgrace. He's suing the Holy See and nearly 20 other defendants for $31 million, in a California court. Just one more incident in the long history of the Vatican Bank's financial scandals.
The video is produced by the Detroit, Michigan-based St. Michael's Media a conservative Catholic organization founded by Michael Voris which operates as a lay apostolate and news website in Michigan under the officially-registered assumed name of Church Militant via the website ChurchMilitant.com. It is a Michigan 5014 corporation
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar's nominal GDP is set to scale up to $227bn this year and nearly $229bn in 2024, Emirates NBD has said in a forecast.
The country's real GDP growth has been forecast at 2.7% this year and 3% in 2024.
Qatar's current account as a percentage of GDP has been forecast at 29.8% in 2023 and 28.4% in 2024. Budget balance as a percentage of GDP has been forecast at 5.6% in 2023 and 6% in 2024.
Consumer price inflation (CPI) has been forecast at 3% this year and 2.5% in 2024, Emirates NBD said.
Developments in the banking sectors in the US and Europe have increased uncertainty about the outlook for rates, with markets now significantly more dovish than at the start of the year, and central banks holding the line with rate hikes in March. With inflation still well above target across developed markets, there are likely still more hikes to come, provided the financial sector stability issues are addressed and contained.
The current squall in financial markets has hit oil markets hard, and although Emirates NBD believes the fundamentals remain constructive, the bank have revised our annual price forecast lower to $88 on Brent crude prices from $105 previously.
This will have implications for GCC budgets, as oil remains a key contributor to government revenues in the region.
“We now expect Saudi Arabia to run a largely balanced budget this year, and the UAE's projected surplus will likely be smaller than last year's 10.5% of GDP. However, the outlook for growth in the region remains unchanged for now, as we had not expected a meaningful increase in oil output this year coming into 2023,” Emirates NBD said.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is ready to repel a new missile attack by Russian invaders.
The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry on telegram , referring to Spokesperson for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yurii Ihnat, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Terrorism is underway. Obviously, rashists are preparing a new missile attack. But, Ukrainians are ready to repel another air attack,” Ihnat said.
In his words, the worst thing Ukrainians experienced was in February-March, when hundreds of Russian missiles were fired at them every day, enemy aircraft flew across many regions, and active air battles were underway.
“Is it even possible to frighten us with anything else? In addition, there are not so many high-precision long-range missiles left in rashists, which they could use to strike our back areas,” Ihnat noted.
According to Ihnat, Ukraine's Air Force is ready and will repel attacks, no matter how many missiles Russians will fire.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 15 . Political
consultations were held between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Uzbekistan,
trend reports via
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan.
According to the ministry, the delegation was headed by Deputy
Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov from the Azerbaijani side, and
from the Uzbek side by his colleague Bobur Usmanov.
At the meeting, it was noted that the personal contacts of the
heads of state of both countries, based on brotherhood and
friendship, played a special role in the development of relations
between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in an ascending line and further
strengthening of the strategic partnership.
Besides, the current state of relations between the two
countries was considered, the possibilities of expanding
cooperation in the political, socio-economic, humanitarian and
other fields of mutual interest were discussed. An exchange of
views took place on the current development and prospects for trade
and economic relations. The importance of the activities of the
Joint Intergovernmental Commission between Azerbaijan and
Uzbekistan in terms of the development of economic ties was
Khalafov informed about the new realities that have developed in
the region after the 2020 second Karabakh war, restoration and
construction work carried out in the territories liberated from the
He noted the high appreciation of the initiative of the
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shovkat Mirziyoyev to build
a school building in the liberated Fuzuli district.
The deputy foreign minister also told about the efforts of
Azerbaijan aimed at ensuring the dignified return of former IDPs to
their native lands, sustainable stability and security in the
Usmanov noted the positive dynamics of bilateral relations built
on the basis of centuries-old sincere friendship and brotherhood
and stressed that important successes have been achieved over the
past year in the direction of further developing relations in
various areas of cooperation.
He stressed Uzbekistan's continued support for the territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, an exchange of views took place on cooperation
between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan within the framework of
international organizations, as well as on regional and
international issues of mutual interest.
The importance of the mechanism of political consultations
between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries, as
well as the continuation of mutual visits and meetings, was
Previously, Usmanov held meeting with Azerbaijani Foreign
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.
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Doha: Under the patronage of Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Ministry of Culture (MoC) will organise 2nd Ramadan Book Fair from March 30 to April 5 at Darb Al Saai headquarters in Umm Salal with the participation of 79 publishing houses and bookstores from within Qatar and abroad.
Out of its keenness to expand the benefits of the Ramadan Book Fair and be in pace with the atmosphere of the holy month, the MoC in cooperation with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, the Ministry of Social Development and Family, and Qatar Reads Initiative, organizes a number of events and accompanying activities, including a series of cultural and religious lectures and seminars, an exhibition of productive projects, artistic and heritage activities for children and adults, and celebrating the Garangao night.
In a statement marking the occasion, Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani said that Ramadan Book Fair is a new episode in a cultural season full of events throughout the year.
He noted the immense success of the seminar series in its second edition enriched the cultural scene and the constructive intellectual space around historical and contemporary issues, and that is what the Ministry seeks in its interest in such cultural events.
The Minister added that the Ramadan Book Fair draws its objectives from the vision of the MoC that aims at strengthening the efforts of localizing books and the publishing industry in Qatar, highlighting book creativities in various fields while honoring its author, and opening broader aspects for cooperation between writers and publishers, in a way that supports book marketing and expands its circle of readers.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Jeddah, May 26, 2022, SPA -- The Yacht Club zone, one of the zones of 2022 Jeddah season, has witnessed a large turnout of families with the start of the extended vacation, from lovers of the beautiful views of the waterfront, and lovers of tasting the luxurious food being offered by international restaurants in the Marina zone.
Mohammed Al-Omari believes that the Yacht Club Marina is the best option for having a luxurious dinner with a wonderful view of the sea, and spending beautiful times with the family, noting that it was specially made for this zone to watch the water shows and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere there.
Rima Tawfiq confirmed that what attracts her and her friends in the Yacht Club zone is the charming sea view of the zone's restaurants and sessions, in addition to the exciting water theater shows.
In turn, Omar Baeshen praised the many different restaurant options that characterize the zone, whether local or international, in addition to other shows, including the most famous international music that transports visitors to the zone between Beethoven and the famous Titanic.
Hassan Al-Omari believes that the Yacht Club zone is one of the very special zones in Jeddah season, which is characterized by calmness and luxurious events, indicating that he will repeat his visit again.
It is worth mentioning that the yacht marina provides visitors to Jeddah season with many options for restaurants and luxury cafes overlooking the sea as the most beautiful zone of Jeddah season 2022 on the waterfront, which is witnessing a large number of visitors these days.
02:07 LOCAL TIME 23:07 GMT
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Nations are spending too little to prevent disasters in the face of rising global calamities from the floods in South Africa to a record-breaking heatwave in India.
Of the $133 billion in available disaster-related financing in 2010 to 2019, only 4% went to reducing risks with the rest being spent on more costly post-calamity responses, Mami Mizutori, head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, said in an interview.
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'This is the new landscape of disaster risk,” Mizutori said ahead of a global forum on disaster risk reduction in Bali. 'We are living in a multi-hazard world with compounding effects, and we need to invest more in prevention.”
This lack of funding comes at a time when countries are having to contend with natural disasters and geopolitical conflicts after years of struggling with the pandemic. Developing nations bear the brunt of losses from disasters at 1% of gross domestic product a year, threatening to undo their hard-earned economic gains. That figure comes down to just 0.1%-0.3% for developed countries.
The UN agency is talking with lenders and donors about shifting more funds to disaster prevention, including making infrastructure more resilient, Mizutori said. It's a difficult trade-off for beneficiary nations that pressing short-term development needs and face potentially bigger losses if disasters strikes.
'We need to stop just looking at things in terms of number but in terms of quality as well, and that needs the guts of both the donor community and the receiving community,” she said.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The OTT platform Prime Video has announced the release of 'Mission Start Ab', an original reality series with its international launch on the service on December 19, 2023. The show is said to be a first-of-its-kind competitive series that will focus on grassroots entrepreneurs in India and bring their stories of grit, resilience, and unshakable endurance to global audiences in 240+ nations and territories.
The series was created and developed in conjunction with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, to uncover and support entrepreneurs from all over India to establish the next potential Unicorns.
Three of India's most knowledgeable and experienced investors-Kunal Bahl (Titan Capital), Anisha Singh (She Capital), and Manish Chowdhary (Wow Skin Science)-serve not only as judges and investors but also as mentors, guiding and nurturing contestants to sharpen the skills required to scale their startups.
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'Mission Start Ab' brings together a varied group of new-age businesses and entrepreneurs from a variety of industries, including robots, finance, tech, health and wellness, and technology-enabled marketplaces. The series gives viewers a front-row seat to India's dynamic innovation and development at the grassroots level.
It delves into the unique stories of these pioneers from humble beginnings, highlighting their big objectives, cultivated abilities, personal sacrifices, and vision to confront real-world difficulties. The show not only trains these ten entrepreneurs to turbo-charge their made-in-India ideas through a series of intensive tasks, interactive exercises, and one-on-one mentorship sessions but also acts as an important guide for aspiring innovators across the country.
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(MENAFN) Nvidia has ascended to become the fourth most valuable publicly traded company in the US, surpassing Amazon in market value due to robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI).
Despite a slight 0.17 percent decline in Nvidia's stock price on Tuesday, the US-based global chipmaker's market capitalization reached USD1.78 trillion, exceeding Amazon's USD1.75 trillion market value as Amazon shares dropped by 2.15 percent.
Nvidia's stock price surged by 17.2 percent since the start of February, reaching USD721.28 per share on Tuesday from USD615.27 at the end of January. This remarkable rally follows Nvidia's tripling of revenue to a record high in the third quarter, driven by increasing demand for its hardware essential for AI tasks.
According to a financial results statement released on Nov. 21, Nvidia reported a revenue of USD18.12 billion for the quarter ending Oct. 29, marking a 206 percent increase compared to the same period last year and a 34 percent rise from the preceding quarter.
Earlier, on Jan. 26, Microsoft reclaimed a market value exceeding USD3 trillion, surpassing Apple as the US' most valuable public company by market capitalization. Apple currently holds the second position with a market cap of USD2.86 trillion, followed by Google's parent Alphabet with USD1.81 trillion.
Nvidia's shares, which surged nearly 11 percent during pre-market trading on the Nasdaq, are poised to potentially overtake Alphabet's market cap on Wednesday.
Although Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia, boasts a market cap surpassing USD7.7 trillion on Wednesday, it is not listed on an international exchange, with its shares solely traded on the Saudi stock exchange, Tadawul.
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Canadian Consumer Confidence Falls As Inflation Rises
Canadian consumer confidence recorded its sharpest weekly decline since the depths of the
pandemic, with inflation and a deteriorating outlook for the housing market dampening
The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index, a measure of sentiment based on weekly
polling, dropped to 54.3 last week, the lowest reading since December 2020. The 1.8-point
decline is the largest one-week slump in the index since April 2020, which was the start of the
The numbers suggest that a combination of rising consumer prices, higher interest rates, and a
weakened housing market are starting to weigh on Canadians.
The country's housing market is quickly showing signs of a reversal. About 55% of Canadians
say they expect home prices to continue increasing, down from 59% last week and as high as
64% last month. Even with the decline, however, housing price expectations remain above
Each week, Nanos Research surveys 250 Canadians for their views on personal finances, job
security, the economy and real-estate prices. The confidence index represents a rolling four-
week average of about 1,000 responses.
The index hit an all-time high last July but has been falling as the initial optimism around
vaccines and the economic reopening has faded. Sentiment currently sits below historical
People are particularly concerned about their pocketbooks. About 39% of people surveyed said
their personal finances have worsened over the past year, near the highest level since the early
days of the pandemic.
The survey data showed pessimists on the economic outlook outnumber optimists by almost a
three-to-one ratio: 50% of respondents expect the economy to weaken and only 18% predict it
will be stronger a year from now.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Gold prices have been recovering, due to a bullish dollar, after falling one percent in latest Asian trades, the lowest since early 2010, when posting USD 1,077 per ounce.
Gold deals for August posted decline, in the American markets, reaching USD 1,085 per ounce, the heaviest drop since March.
Prices of the yellow metal have been under pressure since declining four percent last Monday, amid hefty sell-offs that drastically grew due to investors'' abstention in the Shanghai bourse.
Some analysts relate the gold bearish trend, largely, to robust
employment reports in the US.
Spot price had dropped 1.2 percent to USD 1,077 1,077 per the ingot, the lowest since February 2010, but rebounded last week closing at USD 1,082 per ounce.
The US futures, for the August delivery, dropped 1.3 percent posting USD 1,072 per ounce, the lowest since October 2009 before rebounding to USD 1,082.10.
The gold resumed its bearish trend after the Chinese procurement index for July posted the lowest fall in 15 months, ebbing by 42 points.
China, the world's largest gold producer and the second consumer, produced 110.7 tons in Q1 2015, rising by 14.7 percent, as compared to the same period of time last year. Consumption of the precious metal grew 1.4 percent per year, reaching 326.6 tons for the same period.
The gold prices that had been in the bearish trend for 10 days largely settled last Thursday, when earnings were limited, amid forecast interest hike by the US Federal Bank at the policy meeting in September.
Gold, storing of which is costly, is not viewed as lucrative when interest
However, the prices of the metal continue a bearish trend despite housing sales' rise in the US and the USD hike by 0.42 percent, as well as rates of the major currencies. Experts believe that the gold fall below USD 1,086 signals prospected further falls. Indeed, there are speculations that the price may fall to USD 1,080 per ounce, and probably to USD 1,030 per ounce. (end)
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Young people take a dip in Lake Walensee in June 2019. © Keystone / Gian Ehrenzeller
Four out of five Swiss bathing sites met the most stringent“excellent” European Union water quality standard last year. The country has improved its overall position in a comparison survey, but it still remains below the European average.
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In all, 156 of the 189 bathing sites at Swiss lakes and rivers monitored by the European Environment Agency (EEA)External link last year had the EU's highest“excellent” quality, up from 144 in 2019. Also, 13 were qualified as“good” or“sufficient”, and four“poor” – three on Lake Geneva (Villeneuve, Dorigny, near Lausanne, and Coulet, near St Prex) and Clendy on Lake Neuchâtel.
In Switzerland, the water quality in lakes and rivers has improved significantly in recent decades. It is possible to swim almost anywhere without risk to your health.
The number of bathing sites across Europe with“excellent” water quality dipped slightly to 84.7%, the agency found, while the number with“poor” quality rose slightly to a total of 1.6% of all sites.
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Published: Mon 1 Aug 2022, 8:59 PM
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Passenger transport services to Fujairah and Kalba has been restored after it was discontinued on July 28 due to incessant rain and flooding in the UAE.
Sharjah’s Road and Transport Authority on Thursday had temporarily suspended passenger transport service to the eastern regions.
As the water receded, authorities on Monday (August 1) announced the resumption of passenger transport to Fujairah and Kalba via intercity buses – 611 line (Sharjah-Fujairah-Kalba) after reopening the roads leading to these mentioned roads.
However, service up to Khorfakkan via the 116 Sharjah-Fujairah-Khorfakkan line will remain suspended until further notice.
A key road in Fujairah was also reopened after it was closed for two days. The Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday the reopening of the Fujairah-Qidfa Ring Road.
The main road heading to the Al Quraiyyah area, which was closed at the same time as the former, remains closed on both directions.
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Last week the UAE saw heavy rain and flooding in several regions, and the country witnessed record-breaking rainfall. In the Northern and Eastern emirates of the country, incessant rains wreaked havoc on infrastructure, leaving residents stranded and properties damaged.
Fujairah has been one of the most impacted after receiving the highest amount of rainfall the country has seen in 27 years.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) All set to be a mommy, actress Ileana D'Cruz has shared a video of herself going on a drive, flaunting her blossoming baby bump.
Ileana took to Instagram stories, where she shared a clip of herself sitting on the backseat of a car dressed in a black and white ensemble.
She captioned it "Sun's out, bump's out."
Last month, she announced that she is pregnant with her first child, without revealing any details. She had posted a picture of a baby onsies with 'and so the adventure begins' printed on it and a picture of a 'mama' pendant.
It was earlier reported that Ileana was dating Katrina Kaif's brother Sebastian Laurent Michel. However, none of them confirmed the relationship.
However, Ileana has still not shared details about the father of the baby.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a teleconference to discuss the situation on the front lines, the supply of ammunition, and a blockade on the Ukrainian border by Polish farmers.
He said this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, Ukrinform reports.
"I held a teleconference. Today, in addition to daily topics, [we discussed] a blockade on the Polish border. With government officials - Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna, Ministers Dmytro Kuleba, Oleksandr Kubrakov, and Mykola Solskyi - we analyzed the situation in detail and determined our next steps. They will be very quick," Zelensky said.
He said he was convinced that the liberalization of trade with the European Union should continue and expressed gratitude for the "clear position of the European Commission."
"Our unity must also be strong for the sake of common security and the security of all countries threatened by Russian aggression. Situational interests have no right to weaken it," Zelensky said.
The situation on the front lines was also discussed during the teleconference. Zelensky heard a detailed report by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov regarding the supply of ammunition, weapons, EW systems, and drones. He also heard a detailed report by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the situation in the main sectors and a report by the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate and the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Zelensky said that the situation in the regions had also been discussed at the meeting. In particular, they spoke about the work to eliminate the aftermath of Russian attacks, assistance people, and the multi-level protection of critical objects in the front-line and border areas.
On the Ukrainian-Polish border, protesters and Polish farmers continue to block the movement of trucks on roads leading through the checkpoints Dorohusk-Yahodyn, Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska, Medyka-Shehyni, Zosin-Ustyluh, Dolhobyczow-Uhryniv and Korczowa-Krakivets.
At the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing, Polish farmers have completely blocked the movement of trucks in both sides, not letting through even dangerous, humanitarian and perishable goods.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Britain will submit proposals on how to settle its divorce bill with the European Union before an EU summit next month and is expected to negotiate hard, Finance Minister Philip Hammond said yesterday.
The EU told Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday that there was more work to be done to unlock the Brexit talks, repeating its early December deadline for her to flesh out Britain's opening offer on the financial settlement.
'We will make our proposals to the European Union in time for the council, Hammond told the BBC, referring to the December 14-15 meeting of EU heads of government.
He was speaking three days before he sets out Britain's budget plan, where he will have to find room within tight fiscal constraints to help May convince voters that the Conservative government is tackling Britain's domestic problems at the same time as negotiating its exit from the EU.
Last week, May met fellow EU leaders to try to break a deadlock over how much Britain will pay on leaving the bloc, an issue threatening to derail British hopes for a negotiated exit and an agreement on a new trading relationship by March 2019.
May has signalled she would increase an initial offer that is estimated at some 20bn euros — about a third of what Brussels wants. But Hammond, who has been criticised by supporters of Brexit for being too conciliatory towards Brussels and lobbying for a 'softer exit, said Britain would take a tough stance about how much it owes.
'There are some things that we're very clear we do owe under the treaties, other things where we dispute the amounts or even whether something should be included, Hammond said in a separate interview with ITV television.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
QNA Doha: The inauguration ceremony of Al Thumama Stadium, the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar sixth venue, witnessed three creative chapters that confirm Qatar's successful strategy and its ability to give the world the most spectacular version of the largest football event.
The first chapter included the accompanying events and recreational activities that the fans enjoyed, whether before the Al Sadd and Al Rayyan match or during the last days. The surroundings of Al Thumama Stadium witnessed several cultural performances for the communities residing in Qatar, as well as many events celebrating the unique design of the stadium, which is inspired by“gahfiya,” which is a traditional head hat worn by boys and men throughout the Arab and Islamic world.
The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), the body responsible for delivering the infrastructure projects necessary for Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, organised a series of community activities on the way to preparing for HH the Amir Cup final, including visits by the SC team to a number of Qatari family majlises in Al Thumama area, to familiarize the residents of the area with the plans for the upcoming event, in addition to organizing events in cooperation with the National Museum of Qatar and the Friends of the Environment Center.
The second chapter was the opening ceremony, which was characterized by accurate organization, including the 40,000 fans' entry and exit and the reception of local, Arab and international dignitaries who were keen to witness the opening of a new 2022 World Cup stadium.
The viewers, whether in the stadium or front of TV screens in Qatar and around the world, enjoyed impressive visual and musical performances and shows, which constituted an unforgettable masterpiece of entertainment broadcast to the audience, who interacted greatly.
The third chapter was the final between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan, which started after playing the national anthem and launching fireworks in the sky of Al Thumama Stadium.
Al Sadd won the Amir Cup for the 18th time in their history.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath found themselves under threat, after a caller targeted them and JJ Hospital in Mumbai with bomb threats. Swift action ensued as Mumbai Police apprehended the suspect, identified as Kamran Khan, from Sion area, initiating further investigations.
The unsettling episode transpired when an anonymous caller dialed Mumbai Police's control room, issuing death threats to PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. The menacing call didn't stop there, extending to a chilling threat aimed at bombing JJ Hospital in Mumbai.
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Reacting swiftly to the call, Mumbai Police apprehended the caller, Kamran Khan, from the Sion locality, marking a critical step forward in this concerning incident. The Azad Park Police Station registered a case, ensuring a thorough and serious investigation into the matter.
This is not the first time as both PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath have faced similar threats in the past. Earlier, a 45-year-old individual from Gorakhpur had threatened PM Modi, leading to an arrest. Additionally, instances like a threatening letter during PM Modi's Kerala visit and previous death threats to Yogi Adityanath via UP Police's helpline 112 have raised alarm bells, demanding stringent action.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 29 (Petra) -- Temperatures on Monday are forecast to be 6-8 degrees above annual average, bringing warm weather conditions countrywide, with clouds at high altitudes and southeasterly moderate winds, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD).
On Tuesday, similar weather conditions will persist at day time. Toward night, clouds will gradually build up at various altitudes, making a chance for light showers over some parts of the central and northern regions. Winds will be southwesterly active; blowing dust in the Badia, the JMD noted.
As we head into Wednesday, the Kingdom will be affected by a cold air mass accompanied by a depression centered over Turkey. Mercury levels will significantly drop, bringing relatively cold weather with rainfall in the northern, central and southwestern regions.
The highs in Amman and other highlands across the Kingdom today will range between 26 and 25 degrees Celsius, dropping at night to 12C or even 10C in the southern highlands. In the Gulf city of Aqaba, it will be warmer with mercury reaching a high of 31C and a low of 18C.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal together with Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly launched the OECD Program for Ukraine within the framework of the initial dialogue on joining the Organization.
"The program will support reforms, reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine, and its implementation will pave the way to the Roadmap for membership in the 'club of successful countries'. Over the past six months, we have made significant progress in deepening cooperation with the OECD. In February, Ukraine joined the OECD working group on bribery, and in March, the Organization's Liaison Office opened in Kyiv," the Head of Government posted on telegram .
According to him, our country expects to join the OECD as a full-fledged member in the foreseeable future. After all, this means new investment projects, new foreign companies in the Ukrainian market, and better standards of living.
"I am convinced that fruitful cooperation between Ukraine and the OECD will make a significant contribution to the transformation of our country. I am grateful to the partners for their unwavering support," the Prime Minister emphasized.
As reported, on July 5 last year, Ukraine submitted an application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal personally handed it over to OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann during his trip to Switzerland for a conference in the city of Lugano.
The OECD's approach is based on several principles: Ukraine's leadership in the recovery process, cooperation, exchange of experience, and financial management. The main goal is to increase Ukrainian competitiveness, stabilize the economy, and restore cities.
Photo: Denis Shmyhal / Facebook
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Supreme Court of Finland ruled to immediately release from custody Voyislav Torden (Yan Petrovsky), a Russian national known as one of the leaders of the Rusich neo-Nazi group, who is suspected of terrorist crimes in Ukraine.
This was reported by Yle , Ukrinform saw.
"According to the decision of the Supreme Court, there is no longer any reason to keep Torden in custody. The court rules to release Torden immediately if there is no other reason for depriving him of liberty," the newspaper reports.
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The Supreme Court added that, in their opinion, if extradited to Ukraine, Torden would face treatment that degrades human dignity.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, in July 2023 the Finnish police detained a Russian man on suspicion of terrorist crimes committed in Luhansk and Donetsk regions in 2014-2015.
The detained Russian national, Yan Petrovsky, is one of the leaders of Russia's neo-Nazi group, Rusych, which has been sanctioned by the EU and U.S.
In 2014-2015, Rusich, Russia's nationalist volunteer combat unit, took part in the invasion of Ukraine and military operations in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions. In 2022, the unit was involved in the full-scale Russian incursion into Ukraine. The group is led by Aleksey Milchakov.
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(MENAFN) In a call for increased collaboration, Moscow's ambassador to New Delhi, Denis Alipov, has emphasized the need for Indian banks and companies to exert "extra efforts" in maximizing the potential of the rupee-ruble payment settlement mechanism. Addressing the ongoing trade between India and Russia, which has witnessed a substantial surge, reaching an unprecedented level of over USD43.8 billion in the first eight months of 2023, Alipov acknowledged persistent challenges in the payment process that continue to impact trade dynamics.
Despite the significant strides in bilateral trade, payment-related issues remain a hindrance to seamless transactions. Ambassador Alipov urged Indian banks and exporters to proactively address and resolve these challenges to fully harness the benefits of the established payment mechanism involving the national currencies. He underscored the importance of fine-tuning the payment mechanism and expressed confidence that Indian banks are eager to cooperate in overcoming these hurdles.
The rupee-ruble settlement framework was established last year to facilitate transactions between Russia and India, particularly in the face of United States-led sanctions on Russia. These sanctions had disrupted bilateral trade, impacting critical supplies from Russia to India, including defense items such as the S-400 Triumph air defense systems, fertilizers, minerals, and various other goods.
Despite the initial optimism surrounding the rupee-ruble settlement mechanism, Russian and Indian officials have acknowledged that it did not gain the expected traction, primarily due to a trade imbalance. As India increased its oil purchases from Russia, Moscow quickly accumulated a surplus exceeding USD40 billion in special vostro accounts held by Indian banks for their Russian counterparts in the domestic currency.
The call for "extra efforts" from Indian banks and companies highlights the mutual interest in overcoming obstacles to strengthen economic ties between the two nations. As the trade relationship continues to evolve, finding effective solutions to payment challenges will be pivotal in fostering a more robust and sustainable partnership. This collaborative approach not only serves the immediate economic interests of both countries but also contributes to the broader goal of enhancing diplomatic and economic cooperation on the global stage.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 27 . At the 1st Ojag
International Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, I presented a new program
with clubs, the silver medalist of the competition Yulia Ganzenko
told trend on
A young athlete, a student of the Sports Club 'Grasiya', took
second place in two programs - without equipment and exercise with
clubs among gymnasts born in 2012.
'I would love to have won a gold award, but, in general, I am
satisfied with the result. I competed in two programs at the Ojag
Cup, in each of which I got a medal. After the performance, the
coach praised me, said I need to continue to train a lot,' the
young athlete noted.
Yulia Ganzenko said that she is now performing with a new
'At the last Baku championship I demonstrated new exercises with
a hoop and a ball, and with clubs at the Ojag Cup. Training was not
easy, but preparation for a competition always involves intense
training,' Yulia Ganzenko added.
On November 25–27, the Ojag Sports Club holds the 1st
International 'Ojag Cup' in Rhythmic Gymnastics. The athletes,
representing 13 countries, including over 200 Azerbaijani gymnasts,
take part in the competition.
Among the participants are young gymnasts born in 2007–2016, who
perform both in the individual program and in group exercises.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka : Due to dense fog this winter, the movement of aircraft at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital is being disrupted. To overcome the crisis, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has taken the initiative to upgrade the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to Category-2 at four airports of the country.
Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh said this at press conference following the opening ceremony of the 30th steering committee of the Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Programme, South Asia (COSCAP-SA) at a city hotel on January 24.
CAAB Chairman mentioned, 'Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and Cox's Bazar - these four airports of the country are being upgraded to ILS Category-2. The work at Sylhet airport has already been completed with only calibration work left now, while Chattogram airport's ILS upgradation will be over by the end of 2024.'
'Also, it will be done at Dhaka Airport within the next three months,' he claimed, adding, 'The equipment has already arrived at Dhaka Airport. Some additional lighting needs to be in place. We are working in this regard.'
'Once the runway expansion of Cox's Bazar airport over the sea is completed, ILS upgradation will begin there,' he stressed.
The three-day long 30th Steering Committee meeting of COSCAP-SA concluded on January 26.
The meeting was held to take decisions on technical issues related to Aviation Safety and Air Ordinance, including enhancing regional cooperation in the field of civil aviation among South Asian countries.
Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan participated in the meeting.
In addition to the member countries, representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration, Transport-Canada, Civil Aviation Authority, France, Boeing, EASA, IATA, IFALPA and other international organisations participated.
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KABUL: Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday said that it has recorded 544 new cases of coronavirus across the country over the past day and fatalities are at 62.
Ministry said that out of 2,589 suspected samples tested in laboratories in the past 24 hours, 544 were reported positive.
The total tally since the outbreak of the epidemic reached to 145,552 cases in the country.
Ministry said that 1,173 patients have recovered in the past 24 hours.
The death number exceeded to 6,577 in the country since the outbreak of the pandemic.


(MENAFN) On Monday, oil rates experienced a slight decline due to the pressure from a strong US dollar, with investors looking ahead to Thursday's release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which influences the US Fed's monetary policy decisions.
Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading at USD80.60 per barrel, down 0.25 percent from the previous session's close of USD80.80. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American benchmark, stood at USD76.24 per barrel, reflecting a 0.33 percent decrease from the previous session's close of USD76.49.
The strengthening US dollar has made oil more expensive for holders of other currencies, potentially reducing demand and contributing to the bearish sentiment in the market. This rise in the dollar value was fueled by expectations that the Fed might delay interest rate cuts, buoyed by positive earnings reports from US multinational corporations like Nvidia.
Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the PCE price index on Thursday, as well as oil demand data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) scheduled for Wednesday. Last week, US stockpiles showed a significant increase of approximately 3.5 million barrels, and if this trend continues, it could further push oil prices down.
However, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are providing support to prices due to associated supply risks.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A Ghaziabad-based farmer has lodged an FIR with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against an Agriculture Officer of Union Bank, Sikandrabad in Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly demanding a bribe from him in lieu of helping him withdraw money from his Kisan Credit Card (KCC) account.
The victim farmer, Narsingh Solanki, told IANS that he had mortgaged his ten bigah farmland to get a loan at a cheap interest rate through KCC.
"The loan was credited to my KCC account, but when I reached the branch, Agriculture Officer Surender demanded a bribe under the pretext of helping me withdraw money from my account. He demanded the bribe through my friend Ashok Kumar," reads the FIR.
Solanki said that he didn't want to pay a bribe to the official and decided to approach the CBI.
After receiving the complaint, the CBI lodged an FIR under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The KCC scheme, implemented by NABARD, aims to provide credit to farmers. The scheme simplifies access to credit by issuing credit cards, serving as a one-stop solution for various financial needs of farmers, including crop production, post-harvest expenses, and working capital.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
New Delhi : SpiceJet has launched Sky Mall on its in-flight entertainment platform, SpiceScreen.
The authentic in-flight online shopping experience curated by e-commerce portal, Snapdeal will feature products and deals from leading product categories like apparels, jewellery range, electronics and cosmetics, among others.
Passengers on all domestic flights operated by SpiceJet can now browse and pick from a catalogue of high-quality electronics, fashion accessories, headphones, mobile chargers and other items, specially curated by Snapdeal. Confirmation for orders placed in-flight will be obtained on landing and items will be home delivered pan-India.
On the occasion, Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet said, 'We are delighted to introduce a truly online shopping experience to flyers at 36,000 ft. Our passion for customer service often manifest into innovative and industry-first products and services such as Sky Mall. Snapdeal's integration into our in-flight entertainment platform SpiceScreen is part of our commitment to constantly innovate and enhance our guests' travel experiences. We hope to continue to delight our passengers with enhanced services and offerings.'
Ravi Malani, Head of Product Management, Snapdeal Limited, said, 'We are delighted to partner with SpiceJet in our on-going journey to provide multi-channel access to Snapdeal's category-defining merchandise. Both SpiceJet and Snapdeal are pioneers in how they serve the value savvy customers of Bharat. With this launch at SpiceJet, Snapdeal attempts to make online commerce relevant and efficient for such customers by offering a large selection of high-quality, value merchandise now not just on the ground but even during the Flight at 36,000 feet.'
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Aleator Energy increases interim loan to drill Ukraine well
(MENAFN- ProactiveInvestors - Australia) Aleator Energy (ASX: AWD) has increased its interim secured converting loan to fund drilling of the Povorotnoye 105 well in Ukraine by $150,000 to $775,000.
The loan is secured against the assets of the company with a term of 90 days and a fee of 20%.
It provides working capital while conditions precedent to the previously announced US$20 million loan funding are satisfied.
Calculations of well productivity from historic wells suggest that Povorotnoye 105 could have an initial gas production rate that easily exceeds 20 million cubic feet of gas per day, equating to a revenue flow of A$4 million per month to Aleator.
Should this well be successful, commercial production from the field could start in mid-2013, possibly through a gas plant about 10 kilometres away with spare capacity and connections to a nearby gas main line.
The US$20 million loan from Gres Holdings will be used for drilling Povorotnoye 105 as well as a pipeline and plant to process and deliver anticipated gas and condensate when the well is completed and prepared for production. Â
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Iraq demands U.S. backtrack on Jerusalem, militia says troops a target
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) BAGHDAD: Iraq demanded on Thursday that the U.S. government backtrack on a decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital to avoid fuelling terrorism, and a prominent Iraqi militia said the decision was a reason to attack U.S. troops.
President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, imperilling Middle East peace efforts and upsetting the Arab world and Western allies alike.
"We caution against the dangerous repercussions of this decision on the stability of the region and the world," an Iraqi government statement said.
"The U.S. administration has to backtrack on this decision to stop any dangerous escalation that would fuel extremism and create conditions favourable to terrorism," it said.
The Iran-backed Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba said Trump's decision could become a "legitimate reason" to attack U.S. forces in Iraq.
"Trump's stupid decision to make Jerusalem a capital for the Zionist will be the big spark for removing this entity from the body of the Islamic nation, and a legitimate reason to target American forces," said the group's leader Akram al-Kaabi.
The U.S. is leading an international coalition helping Iraq fight Islamic State and has provided key air and ground support. It has more than 5,000 troops deployed to Iraq.
Nujaba, which has about 10,000 fighters, is one of the most important militias in Iraq. Though made up of Iraqis, it is loyal to Iran and is helping Tehran create a supply route through Iraq to Damascus.
It fights under the umbrella of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), a mostly Iranian-backed coalition of Shi'ite militias that played a role in combating Islamic State. The PMF is government sanctioned and formally reports to Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's office.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 6:42 AM
Last updated: Fri 14 Jan 2022, 6:54 AM
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecast heavy fog formations that are likely to deteriorate horizontal visibility across the UAE.
The authorities called on motorists to take all precautions and follow the traffic regulations because of fog formations leading to poor visibility.
Alerting drivers NCM took to Twitter to say that visibility will drop even further over scattered areas of the country and extend to some areas of the sea until Friday 11am.
Heavy fog has been reported over several Abu Dhabi areas like Al Shawamekh, Al Shamkhah, Bani Yas, Al Rahba, Shakhbout City, Al Shahama, Al Reef, Al Falah.
Speed reduction system has been activated to 80 Km/hr on several Abu Dhabi roads.
Weather will remain fair to partly cloudy in general, and will be humid by night.
Light to moderate winds, freshening at times with a speed of 15-25 reaching 35km/hr.
The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.
The weather department has predicted cloudy and rainy weather in the UAE over the weekend and during the next week.
- UAE weather: More rain forecast for the weekend and next week
In its weather report issued on Wednesday evening, the NCM said from Saturday, January 15 to 19, the country will be affected by extension of surface low pressure from the southwest, accompanied by moist easterly winds with an upper air trough extending from the west, accompanied by a cold air mass, and the flow of clouds from the Red Sea towards the country with rainy convective clouds.
On Saturday, the UAE will experience a dusty and partly cloudy weather, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon and evening, especially on some eastern and northern regions, islands and the sea, with a chance of rain.
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Berkshire Hathaway Reports $53 Billion Loss On Investments
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), the holding company of Warren Buffett, posted a $53 billion U.S.
loss on its investments during the second quarter.
The loss was due to market volatility between April and June. Stocks fell into a bear market
during the second quarter following a series of interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The benchmark S&P 500 index fell 16% during Q2, its biggest decline since the COVID-19
pandemic hit in March 2020. For the first half of this year, the S&P 500 dropped 21%, its biggest
pullback through six months since 1970.
The market downturn hurt Berkshire Hathaway's massive investment portfolio that is worth more
than $350 billion U.S. and includes stocks such as Apple (AAPL), Coca-Cola (KO) and
American Express (AXP), to name only a few of its holdings.
However, Buffett said that shareholders and investors should not focus on the quarterly
fluctuations in Berkshire Hathaway's equity investments.
“The amount of investment gains/losses in any given quarter is usually meaningless,” Buffett
said in a written statement accompanying the earnings results.
Buffett has been taking advantage of the market downturn this year, buying shares of oil giant
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and giving Berkshire Hathaway a 19% stake in the company worth
nearly $11 billion U.S.
Berkshire Hathaway also spent $1 billion U.S. in share buybacks during the second quarter,
bringing its six-month total to $4.2 billion U.S. The company also had a massive cash hoard of
$105 billion U.S. at the end of June.
Berkshire Hathaway's Class B stock is down 3% this year at $292.07 U.S. per share,
outperforming all the major U.S. indices.
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City applies for Healthy Communities grant
The Wadena City Council agreed the city should apply for a $50,000 Healthy Communities Partnership grant from the Initiative Foundation.
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Tehran experience 6.8 percent rise in housing price
(MENAFN) Average housing price surged by 6.8 percent in the capital Tehran throughout the latest Iranian calendar month Aban (closed on November 21), in comparison with the prior month, as shown by a report by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
According to the CBI figures, the average cost for one square meter of a housing unit in Tehran reached 467 million rials (nearly USD1,610) throughout the stated month.
In line with the reports, the amount of real estate contracts reached nearly 8,000 in Tehran in the eighth month of this year, surging 47.8 percent as well as 9.6 percent in comparison with the prior month in addition to the same month in the last year, individually.
As earlier mentioned in reports by the Central Bank of Iran, the average residential price jumped by 16 percent in the capital Tehran throughout the previous month of the last Iranian calendar year 1400 (closed on March 20), in comparison with the same month in the prior year.
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The second day of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference and exhibition featured the signing of a partnership agreement between environmental management company, Ambipar, and energy company, Kini Energias.
Signed by Rogerio Calderaro, CEO of Ambipar and Bráulio Brito, Managing Partner for Kini Energias, the services of the agreement will include the installation of an industrial unit for the assembly and testing of waste suction equipment; and for the control and mitigation of spills and waste management.
Furthermore, the partnership will allow the recruitment and professional development of Angolan technicians as well as the possibility of providing a door-to-door service to some of the main players in the oil and gas sector in Angola.
Specializing in waste management, sanitary solutions and water treatment, Ambipar minimizes the environmental impact of oil and gas operations, managing the full recovery of industrial waste and remediating oil spillage. As such, the partnership agreement between the two companies is poised to result in the sustainable development of Angola's oil and gas resources and ensure compliance with global environmental, social, and governance standards within the country's hydrocarbons sector.
Kini Energias, is an Angolan service provider with extensive experience in the country's oil sector. Participating in this agreement, the company will be well-positioned to properly manage its waste and allow Kini Energias to use water more efficiently while recycle excess oil derivatives.
Taking place under the theme, 'Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development', this year's edition of AOG 2023, organized by Energy Capital & Power, taking place from 13-14 September, emphasizes the need for development initiatives that meet the country's energy targets while ensuring minimal impact to the environment and local populations. As such, this agreement is poised to help the country meet its development goals while striving to address the narrative of a just energy transition.Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah on Wednesday launched the "JAIP Connect" platform.
Initiated by the Academia Industry platform (JAIP), under the theme "Together, We Can Shape a Better Future for Research and Innovation", the platform aims to strengthen cooperation between the academic, research and industrial sectors and promote interaction for the benefit of the national economy.
Rida Khawaldeh, President of the Jordan Society for Scientific Research (JSSR), hailed the platform launch as "a pivotal moment in the path of innovation and development".
It's a strategic step in line with His Majesty King Abdullah's vision for economic modernisation and strengthening national security and stability, he added.
Highlighting Jordan's long-standing commitment to the pursuit of science and learning,
Khawaldeh said that "since the establishment of Jordan's first university, the University of Jordan, in the early 1960s, the country has seen the establishment of more than 35 public and private universities".
He added that the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) has published a policy paper entitled "World Creativity and Innovation Day: The Fundamental Challenge for Jordan"
highlighting Jordan's commitment to research and development, which accounts for approximately 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), an increase from 0.43 per cent in 2014.
Looking at Jordan's position in the Global Innovation Index, the report showed a shift from 61/142 in 2011 to 78/132 in 2022, he noted.
Fathi Jaghbeer, president of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, emphasised the importance of the platform in enhancing the industrial process in the Kingdom and laying the foundation for the future of production.
Jagheer said that the Jordanian industrial sector has proven its centrality in recent years, noting that the industrial sector accounts for about 43 per cent of the GDP, with Jordanian products reaching some 144 countries around the world.
The industrial sector employs about 260,000 workers, and industrial exports account for about 93 per cent of total exports, he added.
The launching ceremony included a panel discussion with decision-makers from academia and industry, focusing on the importance of connecting academia with industry in order to use the platform at its full capacity.
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In the US, the number of cases of COVID-19 exceeded 17 million
The total number of cases of coronavirus infection in the United States has exceeded 17 million, according to Johns Hopkins University, which summarizes data from federal and local authorities, as well as media and other open sources.
According to the university, since the beginning of the epidemic in the United States, 17,000 408 people have been infected with coronavirus, 307 770 thousand have died.
On thursday, johns hopkins university reported a record high daily increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus in the united states-more than 247 thousand.
Worldwide, according to the university, more than 74 million people have been infected with COVID-19, and more than 1.6 million people have died.


Editorial: Do you know insurance terms?
Health insurance issues are complicated enough for the average person to comprehend and it’s about to get more complex.
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(MENAFN) Recent attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have led to a significant surge in marine shipping insurance premiums. The attacks have raised concerns among insurers about the heightened risks associated with conflicts in the region, prompting them to impose higher fees to cover potential damages and losses. Additionally, the costs of shipping have increased substantially due to the necessity of taking longer alternative routes to avoid areas of conflict, further impacting the profitability of maritime trade in the region.
Since November 19, the Houthi rebels have been targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, particularly those suspected of having ties to Israel or heading to Israeli ports. The attacks are purportedly conducted in solidarity with the Gaza Strip, which has been embroiled in a conflict between Hamas and Israel since October 7. These targeted assaults have not only endangered maritime security but also disrupted trade routes critical for global commerce.
The repercussions of these attacks extend beyond immediate safety concerns, affecting the economic dynamics of maritime transportation. According to the International Monetary Fund, container traffic through the Red Sea has declined by approximately 30 percent within a year, reflecting the impact of heightened insecurity on commercial activities in the region. Before the onset of the conflict, the Red Sea route facilitated between 12 and 15 percent of global trade, highlighting its strategic significance in international commerce.
For commercial ships operating in volatile regions like the Red Sea, insurance coverage is essential to mitigate risks and protect against potential liabilities. Typically, vessels are insured for three main categories: hull insurance to safeguard against damages to the ship itself, cargo insurance to cover losses related to transported goods, and protection and indemnity insurance, providing coverage for third-party damages and liabilities. The escalation of conflict in the region has heightened the importance of comprehensive insurance coverage for maritime operators navigating through uncertain waters.
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Created in 2017 by Mohamed Zalloum, Go Hiking Pal aims at fostering knowledge about Palestinian history and landscapes through hiking. Open to all citizens, Palestinian or not, young and older people, Go Hiking Pal gathers every Friday in Ramallah, before starting a huge day of hiking and discovering Palestinian beautiful nature.
Through sport and especially hiking, Zalloum wishes to preserve the nature and environment of Palestine and get people to know their own country’s resources.
He managed to do this via a simple Facebook group that thousands of people follow and of course, a lot of encouragement, energy, and determination.
Most important: Go Hiking Pal has been created in order to get people to know each other and to share cultures, knowledge, and experiences.
This association is not only about walking: joy and a good mood are of course part of it, including a huge homemade lunch in astonishing landscapes.
For Zalloum. Go Hiking Pal is also a way to counter Israeli occupation and remind that these landscapes he visits are also part of Palestine:“Here, we have the Israeli conflict and the Israeli occupation, this occupation that is trying to steal our land. When we are on our land on the field, we prove our attendance to this land.
The destination changes every Friday, from hiking in Wadi el Ghizlan to Hajla, and allows participants to have a better understanding of Palestinian history and culture.
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Rising CO2 costs might force UK grocery bills higher reaching almost USD2B
(MENAFN) Grocery costs in the UK might surge by nearly USD2 billion because of a rise in the price of carbon dioxide, in line with a recent report issued on Monday.
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), a UK-based non-profit advisory organization, collected research that indicated massive surges in liquid carbon dioxide costs might be approved onto the British food and drink area, indicating the cost of groceries might surge by £1.7 billion (USD1.9 billion).
Carbon dioxide is consumed to add fizz to soft drinks as well as some alcohols, food packaging, in addition to the slaughter of some livestock.
Increasing inflation as well as the conflict in Ukraine have pushed the per ton price of liquid carbon dioxide higher by 3000 percent.
This cost of output rise comes along with already climbing energy bills for British families and businesses.
Matt Williams, climate and land arrangement head at the ECIU, cautioned that the UK’s “reliance on fossil fuels … could bring the food and drink system to its knees.”
“Rising energy costs are creating an extra cost of hundreds of millions of pounds in the food and drink industry that customers may struggle to avoid,” he stated.
Adding: “If high gas prices, or even blackouts, force factories to close it could create real problems for farmers and the food and drink industry.”
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DOHA: Al Wakrah Municipality has topped the country in terms of number of building permits issued in February. According to the monthly Statistics of Building Permits, 156 permits were issued in Wakrah municipality, accounting 24 percent share in total permits issued in the country.
The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics yesterday released the thirty eighth issue of the monthly Statistics of Building Permits issued by all municipalities.
Rayyan municipality stood second with 136 permits, having a share of 21 percent in the total permits, followed by Doha municipality with 110 permits with a share of 17 percent.
Building permits data is of significant importance as it is considered an indicator for the performance of the construction sector which in turn occupies a significant position in the national economy.
Al Da'ayen municipality witnessed issuance of 83 permits, Umm Slal 62 permits , Al Sheehaniya 40 permits , Al Khor 36 permits and Al Shamal 17 permits.
In terms of type of permits issued, data indicated that the new building permits (residential and non-residential) constitutes 62 percent (398 permits) of the total building permits issued during the month of February 2018, while the percentage of additions permits constituted 33 percent (213 permits), and finally fencing permits with 5 percent (29 permits).
Villas' top the list accounting for 53 percent (162 permits) of all new residential buildings permits, followed by dwellings of housing loans permits by 39 percent (119 permits) and other residential buildings by 5 percent (17 permits).
Commercial buildings topped in non-residential buildings permits with 57% share (52 permits), followed by industrial buildings with 21 percent (19 permits), then mosques with 12 percent (11 permits), then governmental buildings with 8 percent (7 permits).
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EU industry chief Thierry Breton said new artificial intelligence rules will aim to tackle concerns about the risks of ChatGPT and ensure Europeans can trust artificial intelligence technology, the first comments by a senior EU official amid concerns about the chatbot from OpenAI.
Just two months after its launch, ChatGPT, which can generate articles, essays, jokes and even poetry in response to prompts, has become the fastest-growing consumer application in history, based on a UBS study with data from analytics firm Similarweb.
OpenAI, a private company backed by Microsoft Corp, made it available to the public for free in late November.
Breton said the risks posed by ChatGPT underscored the urgent need for AI rules which he proposed last year in a bid to set the global standard for a technology led by China and the United States and used in smartphones, self-driving cars, online shopping and factories.
'As showcased by ChatGPT, AI solutions can offer great opportunities for businesses and citizens, but can also pose risks. This is why we need a solid regulatory framework to ensure trustworthy AI based on high-quality data,' he told Reuters in written comments.
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DUBAI, 14th December, 2017 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Health Authority, the 7th International Society of Nephrology-Emirates Medical Association Nephrology Society, EMAN, Update Congress in Nephrology kick-started in Dubai on Thursday.
This year, the conference is supported by the Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences.
The International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, ISPD, the International Society of Haemodialysis, ISHD, and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes, KDIGO, have joined forces to lead a highly educative congress related to specialty medicine concerning kidney functions, problems, preservation of kidney health and the treatment.
Recent studies suggested that a large number of people suffer from kidney disease due to the high prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in the UAE. Kidney disease is usually a silent disease in the initial stage and therefore experts and nephrologists are now highlighting the importance of raising the awareness of early detection through regular health screenings.
The ISN-EMAN congress was inaugurated in the presence of Humaid Al Qutami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, and a number of senior health leaders.
In the opening speech of the conference, Al Qutami said, "This conference reaffirms the co-operation among various stakeholders in the healthcare sector in the UAE and beyond, and the joint efforts to advance scientific and medical research in the field of nephrology and renal diseases. Such conferences represent valuable opportunities to exploit the latest expertise and advanced techniques available on global levels to develop the local healthcare sector.
''The UAE has endeavoured to harness all material resources in support of these services, and to make them available to all residents of this blessed land. An important component of these efforts is spreading the culture of screening and early detection of chronic diseases.'' Dr. Mona Alrukhaimi, the Conference President, said, "The Seventh Educational Conference of the International Society of Nephrology 2017 will discuss a wide range of topics covering all clinical nephrology, dialysis and transplantation, in addition to featuring the latest technologies and methodologies in this regard."
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