A severe cold wave has gripped parts of northern India, with temperatures falling below -5C (23F) in Indian-administered Kashmir. Several regions, including India's capital, Delhi, get enveloped in a thick layer of fog in early mornings and at night. Poor visibility has also caused disruptions in flight and train services, making it difficult for people to travel. India's weather department has said that the cold wave is likely to persist for the next couple of days.
Our thirst for finding new stories to tell took us to Lahcen, a prodigious longboarder from Imsouane, a humble hamlet on the Moroccan shoreline. The village, renowned for its fishing heritage, has also now become a sanctuary cherished by surfers from all around the globe. Its claim to fame, the longest wave in North Africa. Supported by VansDirected and shot by Rayane HatimiWater cinematography & additional filming by Zakaria AdliOriginal Soundtrack by Saad ElbarakaStill Photography by Hamza Bennani & Rayane Hatimi
The Spokesman for the Presidency of Egypt, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the President was recently briefed on the government’s efforts to implement the national strategy for green hydrogen. Egypt: Government in push to produce, export green hydrogenReviewing plans to capitalise on green hydrogen opportunitiesThis announcement came only a few months after the government of Egypt signalled its intent to become a leading green hydrogen producer and exporter through the anticipated launch of its national strategy. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the President was briefed on the government’s efforts to implement the national strategy for green hydrogen. Of interest to youEgypt: Green hydrogen project to be powered by wind, solar energyEnsuring project implementation for Vision 2030Egypt has been reaching a number of milestones in the green hydrogen and renewable energy space with multiple projects in the pipeline. The North African country also signed a framework agreement with a Saudi water desalination company to develop a green hydrogen project to produce green ammonia.
Dublin, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Middle East And North Africa Out Of Home Dining (OOHD) Market, & Region): Insights and Forecast (2023-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Consumers are increasingly influenced by a restaurant's food quality and service experience. Trend: Adoption of Western-style MealsThe MENA out of home dining (OOHD) market has witnessed a dynamic change in the dietary patterns. The COVID-19 AnalysisThe sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant strain on the growth of the Middle East and North Africa out of home dining market. Strict measures to contain the spread of the virus during the pandemic adversely impacted tourism, consumer mobility, and purchasing behaviors.
Offshore staffOSLO, Norway — Dolphin Drilling signed a letter of intent in late December with an operator to provide the semisub Borgland Dolphin for a 500-day drilling program in UK waters. The campaign will start directly after the rig’s firm contract with EnQuest concludes in the same sector. This latest award will keep the rig occupied through 2025-26, with further options. Dolphin also announced that Peak Petroleum has served formal notice of legal action disputing the termination of a previously agreed drilling contract. According to Dolphin, the termination followed a continued breach of contract, adding that it would consult its legal advisers and respond accordingly.
New Delhi [India], January 3 (ANI): As cold wave conditions prevailed in North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday that moderate to dense fog cover was observed over parts of the region, including Punjab, Haryana, and central parts of Uttar Pradesh. Click here'Very dense' fog is when visibility is between 0 and 50 meters, 51 and 200 meters is 'dense', 201 and 500 meters 'moderate', and 501 and 1,000 meters 'shallow.' Taking to the social media platform X, the IMD said that at 11:30 pm on Tuesday, very dense fog enveloped isolated pockets of West Uttar Pradesh, and dense fog was over isolated pockets of East Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan. "Fog Observed at 2330 hours IST of 02nd Jan: Very dense fog in isolated pockets of West UP; Dense fog in isol. As per IMD, the visibility recorded in West Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly was the lowest at 25, followed by Varanasi (50).
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A new report says Air Canada had the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023. A new report says Air Canada had the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023. The score was five percentage points below the second- and third-lowest carriers, JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines, respectively. WestJet placed seventh in North America with a score of 69 per cent, while Delta Air Lines came first at 85 per cent. Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau acknowledged the company's relatively low ranking after a wave of flight delays in June and July, pointing to a shortage of air traffic controllers, bad weather and a network running at full tilt amid high demand.
State media reported on Tuesday that China witnessed intense heat, causing 127 national weather stations to break records for daily high temperatures in 2023. El Niño played a role, but global warming is at the root of the world’s increasing extreme weather. The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92 Celsius (62.46F). China’s weather extreme was not limited to heat as torrential rains drenched many parts of the country in the summer, especially after several typhoons hit the mainland. A total of 55 national weather stations across the country recorded daily precipitation exceeding the historical extreme value, according to CCTV.
Sterling Bank, a prominent player in Nigeria’s banking sector, proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement – its headquarters, Sterling Towers, has become the first organizational headquarters in Africa to operate entirely on solar energy. This remarkable feat concludes a year marked by substantial advancements in sustainability, positioning Sterling Bank as a leader in the continent’s green revolution. Situated on the iconic Lagos Marina, Sterling Towers has transitioned to an advanced solar energy system, establishing itself as a symbol of innovation and environmental awareness. This initiative reflects Sterling Bank’s dedication to minimizing its environmental impact and establishing new benchmarks for renewable energy use within Africa’s banking industry and beyond. Ibidapo Martins, the Group Chief Marketing Officer for Sterling, emphasized, “Our investment in solar technology at Sterling Bank aligns with our broader commitment to responsible corporate citizenship.
What does 2024 have in store? It will mean more wildfires, like the ones that torched Canada, Europe and North Africa. But we’ll be keeping track of more than just the weather and temperatures this year. Here are six other big stories we’ll be watching:The U.S. presidential electionPresident Biden’s signature legislative success has been the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which turbocharged investment in clean energy. Donald Trump, who holds a commanding lead for the Republican presidential nomination, leads Biden by 46 percent to 44 percent among registered voters, according to a December Times/Siena poll of registered voters.
The Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) has started production at the first well of the North Safa oil field in the northeastern Ramadan region of the Gulf of Suez, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on January 1st. The first phase of the early production project from the field aims to reach 6,000 barrels of crude oil per day in mid-January after the first well was placed on the production map at a rate of 2,500 barrels per day. The second well is being finalized by mid-January to bring production to the targeted rates that are planned to increase again to 12,000 barrels per day after drilling seven new wells. The first phase of the oil field's early production was implemented by an Egyptian alliance comprising Enppi, Petrojet, and Offshore Petroleum Services. The project will see the establishment and installation of the North Safa production station and the extension of two production lines of 10 and 11 kilometers in length, with a total investment of $125 million.
(Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)The National Basketball Association (NBA), North America’s elite basketball competition, has announced that Rwandan lawyer and businesswoman Clare Akamanzi will become the new chief executive of its Africa business, NBA Africa. NBA Africa oversees the league’s growth and development on the continent, as well as the organization of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Africa’s top-tier basketball competition. Akamanzi joins NBA Africa after spending more than six years as the chief executive of the Rwanda Development Board, during which the board signed several high-profile partnerships in sports including with the BAL, as well as European soccer giants such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. I’ve seen firsthand how sports can positively impact businesses, families, and communities in Africa, and the NBA and the BAL are a perfect example of that. NBA games are broadcast in all 54 African countries by broadcast giant beIN Sports in North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa on a combination of ESPN, Canal+ Afrique, and its own NBA TV service, as well as the South African Broadcasting Corporation in South Africa.
Investors and stakeholders in yacht tourism and marina construction, investors in coastal villages and tourist destinations along the Mediterranean and Red Seas, the Gulf of Suez, and Aqaba are expected to attend the event. The conference is in line with the country’s ambition to be a premier yacht tourism destination. Also in July 2023, the country extended the visas granted to foreign yacht tourists to three months instead of one. Egypt’s geographical location makes it an ideal country for attracting yacht tourism. Yachting enthusiasts now reportedly have the freedom to choose their docking location based on announced prices, provided services, and the desired tourist itinerary.
The Filling Station Food Pantry receives a $3,200 grant from the International Paper Foundation to stock the pantry with non-perishable and hygiene items.
