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Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Inspects Multi-Billion Riyal Projects in Ras Al-Khair Industrial City

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Monday, March 20, 2023

It is expected to contribute more than 100 billion riyals to the GDP, creating over 41,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.

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  • It is expected to contribute more than 100 billion riyals to the GDP, creating over 41,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.
  • Khaled Al-Salem, and His Excellency the Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs, Eng.
  • The visit also aimed to ensure the readiness of announced projects within a partner program, promote investment opportunities, and attract qualitative investments to the city.
  • It is also home to several Shareek projects, which aim to enhance public and private sector partnerships.

The Lockdown Files will help us learn from the experience of Covid

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Put simply, how are we going to learn from the experience of the pandemic if we cannot remember it?

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  • Put simply, how are we going to learn from the experience of the pandemic if we cannot remember it?
  • How are we going to prepare ourselves for any future virus outbreaks if we have not properly reflected on the successes and failures of our previous approach?
  • The Telegraph’s reporting of the lockdown files exposes how WhatsApp messages were used to discuss and decide key government business during the pandemic.
  • We rely on a collective memory of the past to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future.

Invest Saudi Platform Provides Open Access to 212 Industrial Investment Opportunities

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Bandar Alkhorayef has announced that the Invest Saudi platform is currently offering investors 212 industrial investment opportunities.

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  • Bandar Alkhorayef has announced that the Invest Saudi platform is currently offering investors 212 industrial investment opportunities.
  • "As we work toward achieving our aspirations for a vibrant, thriving, and ambitious nation, our National Industrial Strategy (NIS) will be vital to accelerating and diversifying the Kingdom's industrial development.
  • In line with these growth objectives, ssignificant opportunities for mining and industry exist in Al-Ahsa, which is in eastern Saudi Arabia.
  • Demonstrating Al-Ahsa's growing industrial based, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cites and Technology has 300 factories located in its freezone Modon.

Invest Saudi Platform Provides Open Access to 212 Industrial Investment Opportunities

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 12, 2023

Bandar Alkhorayef has announced that the Invest Saudi platform is currently offering investors 212 industrial investment opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Bandar Alkhorayef has announced that the Invest Saudi platform is currently offering investors 212 industrial investment opportunities.
  • "As we work toward achieving our aspirations for a vibrant, thriving, and ambitious nation, our National Industrial Strategy (NIS) will be vital to accelerating and diversifying the Kingdom's industrial development.
  • In line with these growth objectives, ssignificant opportunities for mining and industry exist in Al-Ahsa, which is in eastern Saudi Arabia.
  • Demonstrating Al-Ahsa's growing industrial based, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cites and Technology has 300 factories located in its freezone Modon.

Progress made to strengthen Canada's bail system during Justice and Public Safety Ministers meeting

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Attorneys General and Ministers of Justice and Ministers of Public Safety held an important meeting on Canada's bail system and ways to better address challenges facing our bail system.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Attorneys General and Ministers of Justice and Ministers of Public Safety held an important meeting on Canada's bail system and ways to better address challenges facing our bail system.
  • Ministers acknowledged tragic and recent events that have taken place across Canada, and that have highlighted concerns about Canada's bail system.
  • Repeat violent offending raises concerns about public safety and public confidence in the justice system.
  • Ministers agreed to continue collaborating to find additional solutions to this and other justice and public safety priorities.

The US Government Anticipates Launch of Three Programmes in Saint Lucia

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Castries, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 24 February 2023, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon.

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  • Castries, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 24 February 2023, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon.
  • U.S. Government representatives, St Lucia Government representatives, stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, and most notably the Saint Lucian youth.
  • The Ministry of Youth Development will dutifully ensure that the Saint Lucian youth are recognised across all programmes.
  • Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) is relatively new and is sought out to be in demand by investors worldwide.

Melco Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Melco generated negative Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) of US$6.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$94.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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  • Melco generated negative Adjusted Property EBITDA(1) of US$6.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with Adjusted Property EBITDA of US$94.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Rolling chip volume was US$850.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 versus US$3.12 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • The rolling chip win rate was 4.47% in the fourth quarter of 2022 versus 1.68% in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • The gaming machine win rate was 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022 versus 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes

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Friday, February 24, 2023

The Government of Canada will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.

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  • The Government of Canada will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes.
  • Today, the Prime Minister announced new measures to continue supporting the people of Ukraine, including with new military equipment and additional sanctions.
  • Instead, the brave people of Ukraine, in their heroic resistance, are ensuring that Ukraine will survive, and democracy will prevail.
  • Canada stands with Ukraine, and we will continue to do so for as long as it takes."

HAIB COPPER: THE HIGH COURT POSTPONES VERDICT TO MARCH 15, 2023

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Deep-South Resources Inc. ("Deep-South") or the Company) (TSXV: DSM) announces that the High Court of Namibia has postponed the publication of the verdict in the case to review the Minister's decision not to renew the Exploration and Prospecting licence ("EPL") to March 15, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Deep-South Resources Inc. ("Deep-South") or the Company) (TSXV: DSM) announces that the High Court of Namibia has postponed the publication of the verdict in the case to review the Minister's decision not to renew the Exploration and Prospecting licence ("EPL") to March 15, 2023.
  • Pierre Leveille, President & CEO of Deep-South stated, "With the recent events at the Ministry of Mines, the decision of the judge to postpone the verdict a second time is an important sign that the court takes this case very seriously".