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Title: China Completes the World’s Largest Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination Project
Title: China Completes the World’s Largest Reverse Osmosis Seawater Desalination Project
by: Fatima Badawi China completed the construction of the longest reverse osmosis seawater desalination project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on March 6th. The project underwent a 30-day reliable operation test and will be handed over to the owner shortly. The Longhua seawater desalination project in Abu Dhabi was contracted by Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation No. 3…
Emerald City: Indonesia’s Vision for a Sustainable Capital
Emerald City: Indonesia’s Vision for a Sustainable Capital
By: Fatima Badawi In a bold step towards a greener future, Indonesia is laying the foundations for its new capital city, “Nusantara,” in East Kalimantan. The endeavor isn’t just about constructing buildings and infrastructure; it’s about building a city that embodies sustainability at its core. Under the banner of “Emerald City,” the Indonesian authorities are crafting a vision that harmonizes…
Kazakhstan Project Secures Funding from UNESCO Fund to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage
Kazakhstan Project Secures Funding from UNESCO Fund to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage
By: Fatima Badawi The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan announced that a project proposed by the National Committee of Kazakhstan for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage has received funding for the first time from the UNESCO International Fund. The inaugural meeting of the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage was held…
Oman Lays Foundation Stone for Silicon Plant, Set to Open in 2025
Oman Lays Foundation Stone for Silicon Plant, Set to Open in 2025
By: Fatima Badawi Today, the Sohar Free Zone in the Sultanate of Oman celebrates the laying of the foundation stone for a silicon plant project with an investment exceeding 520 million Omani rials, expected to open by the year 2025. The project, spanning an area of 160,000 square meters, aims to produce high-quality metallic silicon with a capacity of 100,000…
Omani-Brazilian Business Forum Explores Ways to Enhance Trade Exchange Between Both Countries
Omani-Brazilian Business Forum Explores Ways to Enhance Trade Exchange Between Both Countries
By: Fatima Badawi The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, organized the Omani-Brazilian Business Forum held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The forum aimed to increase the volume of trade between the Sultanate of Oman and the Federative Republic of Brazil and to create a platform for cooperation between Omani and Brazilian companies.…
Forging Stronger Ties: Argentina and Egypt’s Thriving Trade Partnership
Forging Stronger Ties: Argentina and Egypt’s Thriving Trade Partnership
In the dynamic world of international commerce, few stories are as compelling as those of Argentina and Egypt. These two nations, separated by vast distances and cultural differences, have come together in a remarkable display of cooperation and synergy. At the heart of this burgeoning relationship is the dedicated team at the Embassy of Argentina in Egypt, working tirelessly to…
Hackers: We stole health records from the House and Senate
Hackers: We stole health records from the House and Senate
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate were informed Wednesday that hackers may have gained access to their sensitive personal information in a breach of a health insurance marketplace in Washington, DC. Lawmakers and their families were also affected. DC Health Link confirmed data from an unspecified number of customers was affected and said it was notifying them and…
Bide’s budget proposal aims to cut deficits by $3 trillion
Bide’s budget proposal aims to cut deficits by $3 trillion
Faced with the threat of the government defaulting, President Joe Biden will make his opening bid in a high-level debate on federal finances Thursday as he proposes a federal budget that would cut deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade. It is part of a broader attempt by the President to challenge House Republicans, who are demanding drastic…
JPMorgan is suing former manager Jes Staley over his ties to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein
JPMorgan is suing former manager Jes Staley over his ties to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is suing Jes Staley to hold the former executive responsible for any damages arising from lawsuits accusing the bank of aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trade. The bank filed a third-party lawsuit against Staley in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, arguing that if allegations about his relationship with Epstein prove true, he should be held liable.…
California terminates Walgreen’s contract over abortion pill dispute
California terminates Walgreen’s contract over abortion pill dispute
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled out of a $54 million deal with Walgreens on Wednesday after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill through the mail in some conservative-run states. Newsom on Wednesday ordered state officials not to renew a contract with Walgreens to purchase specialty prescription drugs for California’s prison health system, including antiviral and…