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Middle East
2 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM lauds interest of Higher Education Ministry in opening branches of universities abroad
CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty commended the ongoing cooperation between the Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. He lauded the interest of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in opening branches of Egyptian universities abroad, including Cairo and Alexandria universities. He said this will contribute to promoting Egypt's position abroad and enhance cooperation between Egyptian universities and other educational institutions abroad. Abdelatty made the remarks during a meeting on Wednesday with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour. The two sides reviewed coordination between the two ministries with regard to the agreements, programs and MoUs signed between Egypt and other countries in the field of higher education. The talks also tackled means of offering all needed support for Egyptian students abroad via Egyptian embassies and consulates as well as benefiting from those specialized in various domains in serving the march of national development. They also touched on the pivotal role of the Egyptian cultural offices abroad in furthering cooperation with various countries via students exchange programs in addition to promoting the link between Egyptian expats and their homeland. (MENA) M N E/R G E
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Centre hasn't taken any decision yet on Godavari-Banakacherla: Kishan
HYDERABAD: Insisting that the Centre has not taken any decision on the Godavari-Banakacherla (G-B) project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the Pre-Feasibility Report submitted to the Ministry of Jal Shakti is under examination. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, Kishan confirmed that the Telangana government has raised several issues and objections to the project, which he said were being looked into. 'The Central Water Commission (CWC) will study these concerns and submit a report, based on which the Centre will make a decision. As of now, nothing has been finalised,' Kishan said. CM should take up G-B matter with Centre & AP, advises Kishan The BJP state president noted that water-related projects must adhere to established rules, regulations and MoUs. The Centre also seeks inputs from riparian states concerned before granting approvals. Criticising political leaders for targeting the BJP and Centre over the issue, the Union minister urged both the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments to hold discussions. He appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to write to the Centre and to his Andhra Pradesh counterpart to resolve the matter. 'Revanth must take the initiative to raise Telangana's objections with the MoJS. The BJP is committed to protecting the rights of all states and their people on water issues,' he said. 'BRS approach to health unhealthy' Kishan accused the previous BRS government of failing to submit the required pro forma on infrastructure and facilities for medical colleges to the Union government. 'They didn't send even the basic information needed to secure support. We are now working with the Ministry of Health to find a way forward for the students,' he said. The Union minister also appealed to Maoists to give up arms and participate in democratic processes, saying the nation would welcome them into the mainstream. He recalled that the BJP had filed a petition in the high court seeking a CBI probe into the phone-tapping case. 'The Congress government is now silent despite demanding a CBI inquiry when it was in the Opposition,' he added.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kavitha urges CM to cancel GHMC monsoon tenders
Hyderabad: BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha on Sunday wrote an open letter to chief minister A Revanth Reddy, urging the latter to cancel the tenders floated for monsoon emergency teams and instant repair teams in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). She claimed that some officials were trying to favour certain companies in awarding tenders related to emergency works for the monsoon season in Greater Hyderabad. She accused officials in the GHMC engineering department of acting in a manner that discriminates against BC contractors from Telangana. Kavitha said that regulations have been framed in such a way that only vehicles from a foreign company are utilised for these tasks. "The said foreign company has only two showrooms in Hyderabad, and the managers at these showrooms are refusing to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with contractors from Telangana. Even when Telangana-based contractors manage to obtain MoUs from dealers in Karnataka, officials pressure them to submit physical copies within a short deadline," she said. She pointed out that, in the past, separate tenders were issued for each of the 150 wards in the GHMC. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, tenders are now being consolidated into just nine zones, which, she said, is causing financial losses for local contractors. BRS MLC noted that the vehicles specified under the new regulations are incapable of transporting even one cubic meter of material, whereas previously used vehicles could carry two to three cubic meters. Kavitha stated that these changes, which benefit a single company and two contract agencies, are imposing an additional burden of Rs 5.85 crore annually. She urged the chief minister to cancel these tenders immediately and revert to ward-wise tender invitations, which she said would help 150 local contractors.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Exclusive: China hasn't shared river data with India since 2022, RTI query reveals
China has stopped sharing crucial hydrological data with India since 2022, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has revealed in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed by India Today. The ministry said, 'No information on hydrological data or hydro structures has been shared by China with India since 2022.'This data is key for India's flood forecasting and water management, especially concerning the Brahmaputra and Sutlej rivers, which originate in China and flow into India. The information helps Indian agencies prepare for floods and plan infrastructure like dams and to the ministry, the agreement between India and China on sharing hydrological data for the Brahmaputra river expired on June 5, 2023. A similar agreement for the Sutlej river lapsed earlier on November 6, 2020. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between India and China on the Brahmaputra and Sutlej rivers were designed to facilitate the sharing of hydrological data, especially during the flood season. The Brahmaputra MoU, first signed in 2002, enabled China to provide crucial data from May to October each year, which India uses for flood forecasting and water management in the northeastern states. This agreement was renewed in 2008, 2013, and 2018, but it expired again on June 5, 2023, and has not been renewed the MoU on the Sutlej river was first signed in 2005 to help India monitor water levels and manage flood risks in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It was renewed in 2010 and 2015 but expired on November 6, 2020. Since then, China has not shared any data under this agreement either. While these MoUs are non-binding, they have been instrumental in enhancing India's preparedness for natural disasters and in managing transboundary river systems asked why the MoUs haven't been renewed, the ministry declined to give any reasons, stating that the information is 'exempted from disclosure under Section 10(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.'The halt in data sharing is cause of concern as early warnings and coordinated data exchange are critical for disaster management in India's northeast and Himalayan regions.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Aramco announces 34 MoUs and agreements with US companies
MoUs and agreements aim to further advance Aramco's long-term strategy, maximize shareholder value, and build on longstanding relationship with US companies Collaborations intend to foster innovation and development across multiple fields DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia – Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, yesterday announced the signing of 34 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements, with a potential total value of approximately $90 billion, with major US companies, through its Aramco Group Companies. The MoUs and agreements cover collaborations and partnerships relating to a range of Aramco's activities, including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), fuels, chemicals, emission-reduction technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital solutions, manufacturing, asset management, short-term cash investments, and procurement of materials, equipment, and services. The MoUs and agreements aim to build on the longstanding relationship between Aramco and US companies, enhance shareholder value, and foster further collaboration and innovation in the energy sector and beyond. Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO, said: 'Yesterday's announcements show the breadth and depth of Aramco's long history of partnerships with US companies since the first discovery of oil in the Kingdom more than 90 years ago. Our US-related activities have evolved over the decades, and now include multi-disciplinary R&D, the Motiva refinery in Port Arthur, start-up investments, potential collaborations in LNG, and ongoing procurement. As Aramco pursues an ambitious value-driven growth strategy, we believe that aligning with world-class partners supports further development of our operations, strategic diversification of our portfolio, industrial innovation, and ongoing capability development within the Kingdom.' The MoUs and agreements signed by Aramco, and its Aramco Group Companies, are as follows: Downstream Honeywell UOP: MoU related to technology licensing for an aromatics project. Motiva: MoU related to an aromatics project in Port Arthur, subject to a final investment decision. Afton Chemical: MoUs related to development and supply of chemical fuel additives in pipelines and retail fuel offerings. ExxonMobil: MoU related to evaluating a significant upgrade to the SAMREF refinery and expanding the facility into a world-class integrated petrochemical complex. Upstream Sempra Infrastructure: MoU related to previously announced HOA regarding liquified natural gas (LNG) equity and offtake stake in Port Arthur LNG 2. Woodside Energy: Collaboration Agreement to explore global opportunities, including an equity interest and LNG offtake from the Louisiana LNG project. Additionally, both companies are exploring opportunities for a potential collaboration in lower-carbon ammonia. NextDecade: Final Agreement to purchase 1.2 million tonnes per annum of LNG for a 20-year term from Train 4 of the Rio Grande LNG Facility, subject to certain conditions, including a positive final investment decision of Train 4. Technology & Innovation Amazon/AWS: non-binding Strategic Framework agreement related to collaboration on digital transformation and lower-carbon initiatives. NVIDIA: MoU related to developing advanced Industrial AI computing infrastructure, establishing an AI Hub and AI Enterprise platforms, an Engineering and Robotics Center of Excellence, training and upskilling, and collaborating with NVIDIA's startup ecosystem. Qualcomm: MoU with Aramco Digital that aims to explore entry into a strategic collaboration that will focus on key digital transformation use cases, leveraging Aramco Digital's 450 MHz 5G industrial network to connect intelligent edge devices with on-device AI capabilities, including smartphones, rugged industrial devices, robots, drones, cameras, sensors, and other IoT devices. Technical Services Procured Materials and Services: MoUs were signed to reflect the existing relationships with strategic US suppliers: SLB, Baker Hughes, McDermott, Halliburton, Nabors, Helmerich & Payne, Valaris, NESR, Weatherford, Air Products, KBR, Flowserve, NOV, Emerson, GE Vernova, and Honeywell. These suppliers provide high-standard materials and professional services that help support Aramco's projects and operations. Strategy & Corporate Development Guardian Glass: MoU to localize specialty glass manufacturing for architectural applications in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Finance Wisayah asset management agreements with PIMCO, State Street Corporation, and Wellington. Agreements for short-term cash investments through a unified investment fund, the 'Fund of One,' with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and PIMCO. About Aramco As one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, our global team is dedicated to creating impact in all that we do, from providing crucial oil supplies to developing new energy technologies. We focus on making our resources more dependable, more sustainable and more useful, helping to promote growth and productivity around the world.
