The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for becoming the first country in the world to be officially verified as having eliminated leprosy. This significant milestone marks a new era in global public health efforts. “WHO congratulates Jordan on this impressive milestone,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Leprosy has afflicted humanity for millennia, but country-by-country we are stopping transmission and freeing individuals, families and communities from its suffering and stigma.” “Jordan’s elimination of this age-old disease is a historic milestone in public health and a huge success for efforts to eliminate leprosy globally,” said…
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain were held to a 0-0 draw in Jeddah on Tuesday in another disappointing performance and result in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup. A first-half missed penalty from Salem Al-Dawsari — his second in four games in Group C — proved costly and meant that the Green Falcons failed to climb above Australia into second place. The Socceroos had earlier drawn 1-1 with leaders Japan in Saitama, to move on to five points, one above Saudi Arabia and five behind the Samurai Blue. The match had given Roberto Mancini’s men the…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly assured US President Joe Biden that Israel only plans to strike military targets in Iran and not nuclear or oil facilities. Israel-Iran War: According to the Washington Post, citing sources, Netanyahu told Biden on October 9 during a phone call that Israel was planning to only target military infrastructure in Iran. This means that Tel Aviv may follow “a more limited counterstrike aimed at preventing a full-scale war.” The report notes that Netanyahu’s reported plan was met with relief in the White House. The report also emphasizes that if Israel attacks oil facilities in Iran, energy…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his “victory plan” to end the war with Russia war includes requests for specific weapons and an “unconditional” invitation to join NATO now. “If we start moving according to this victory plan now, it may be possible to end the war no later than next year,” Zelenskyy said on Wednesday in a speech to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament. The first, he told lawmakers, was receiving an “unconditional invitation” to join the military alliance, which would show “how our partners truly see Ukraine’s place in the security architecture”. The Ukrainian leader recently concluded a whirlwind…
Oman has announced the suspension of work and schools in both the public and private sectors on Tuesday, October 15, in response to a Severe Weather Alert in Oman affecting the country. However, some governorates will transition to remote learning. The national centre for early warning of multiple hazards forecast heavy rainfall of 40-90 mm across several regions. In response, the National Committee for Managing Emergency Situations has announced the suspension of work and school activities.NextStay Affected areas include: Suspension of work and study: Muscat, South Al Sharqiyah, and North Al Sharqiyah governorates will observe a complete halt to in-person…
What do you believe about perfumery trends across the globe and in India? We interact with a sector specialist to give you insights on the latest in the perfume industry in India and across the globe. Globally, there are two significant developments. One is in terms of fragrance preferences, the trend that is going on and will continue to grow is the Oudh trend. Ajmal Brands are using Oudh as a raw material and not merely in nomenclature for the last couple of years. The value of Oudh as a raw material in fragrances can be more than 50 per…
We used a conversation with Emir Askri, CEO and Co-Founder of BYP Consulting Group, in an interview to gain a sense of his very long history in the pharmaceutical sector with experience of over 20 years. Fresh from veterinary medicine university in Tunisia as a medical representative, he has progressed in sales, marketing, commercial, and management at country and regional levels. His expertise is developed in a number of fields like business strategy and operation, marketing and commercial excellence, digital transformation, cultivating customer culture, and customer engagement strategy. Throughout his professional career, Emir has primarily focused on the Middle East,…
Alexander Sapov is the Co-Founder & CEO of GetTransfer.com. He shares his company’s career journey and business pathway in this interview. An enthusiastic entrepreneur with a passion for dependable transport for travellers, learn more about Alexander and GetTransfer.com. Passion For Information Technology We asked, “Which career path led you to where you are today?” As a child, I had developed an extreme curiousness towards information technology. The study of economics and research work in an economics laboratory made me familiar with how the global economic systems work. Diverse analytical skills obtained during my career in the financial industry in addition…
Technology is gradually assuming great prominence in the present setting. What if we told you that technology and education have options? When speaking of that, it is possible to mention Edukko, the peer-to-peer education application that allows students and parents to reach teachers and use their help and educational services. Leads Begun: Therefore we contacted Ahmed Tahir, CTO of Edukko, who explained more about Edukko and told his story. How did it start? When talking to Ahmed we said, “So, what is the concept that Your Company is created on?” He begins with, “Those initial ideas can be traced back…
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the ongoing challenges posed by terrorism in the region, with its ripple effects being felt globally. In a statement, the UAE emphasized its unyielding stance against terrorism in all its forms, calling the attack heinous and unjustifiable, regardless of its motives or perpetrators. This attack has left a profound impact on multiple countries, reflecting the global nature of terrorism and the way it transcends national borders. The UAE’s condemnation is part of a broader effort to rally international solidarity against violent extremism and underscore the importance of global cooperation in combating terrorist activities. In addition…