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Zawya
25-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Korra for Energy and Investment Projects hosts workshop in collaboration with Mitsubishi MHI Engine System Middle East
'The Nile is Life': Korra and Mitsubishi 'MHI Engine System Middle East' Launch Environmental Initiative to Protect the Nile River Alexandria – Korra for Energy and Investment Projects, in collaboration with Mitsubishi 'MHI Engine system Middle East' – a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group (MHI) – and Petromarine Egypt, held a comprehensive workshop in Alexandria to unveil the latest Mitsubishi marine engines. The event reinforced the strategic partnership between Korra and Mitsubishi, aiming to introduce innovative and sustainable marine solutions tailored to the Egyptian market. This workshop follows the signing of an exclusive agreement appointing Korra as the official distributor of Mitsubishi marine engines in Egypt, marking a new chapter in the two companies' long-standing collaboration spanning over 25 years in the energy sector. The event welcomed a distinguished lineup of industry leaders and energy experts, including Eng. Mohamed El Mohandes, Chairman of the Engineering Industries Chamber, Federation of Egyptian Industries, Dr. Mohamed Moharram, Vice Chairman of the Alexandria Businessmen Association, member of the Supreme Council of Universities, and Chairman of Moharram Group, Dr. Suzy El Rady, Advisor to the Federation of Egyptian Industries, President of the Entrepreneurship Association, and Head of Economy & Investment Sector at the Arab League's Economic Unity Council, Eng. Mohamed Mokhtar, Chairman of BP Arab Control Systems, Eng. Hussein Khalil, Chairman of Continental for Marine Supplies, Mr. Martin Van, representative of the Egyptian Dutch Dredging Company, and from Mitsubishi: Mr. Tatsuya Okubo - Marine Sales Manager of MHI Engine System Middle East, Mr. Kazumi Ikeda - Managing Director of MHI Engine System Middle East, Ms. Erika Yuan - Project Manager from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger Japan, Mr. Karim Khalil - General Manager of MHI Engine System Middle East, and from Korra: Eng. Mohamed Medhat, Managing Director of Sustainable Green Energy and Energy Systems Business Unit, Eng. Ahmed Fares, Power Generation Division Manager, along with members of the technical and commercial teams, and from Petromarine Egypt: Eng. Mohamed El Helawany, Member of the Shipbuilding Division in Alexandria, Secretary General of the Association of Marine Engineers and Shipbuilders, and Chairman of Petromarine Egypt, accompanied by key team members. Mitsubishi's marine engines range from 106 kW to 3,850 kW, designed to power a wide array of marine applications including main propulsion, auxiliary generators, diesel-electric systems, and emergency units. Eng. Ahmed Fares, Power Generation Division Manager at Korra, remarked: 'We believe that introducing advanced Mitsubishi marine engines will significantly enhance the efficiency and performance of Egypt's maritime sector. Our partnership with Mitsubishi enables us to deliver high-quality, reliable marine engines in perfect alignment with our strategy to promote sustainable development in Egypt.' Mr. Kazumi Ikeda, Managing Director of MHI Engine System Middle East, commented: 'We do not doubt that Korra will make a powerful entry into the marine engine market. Egypt's strategic maritime location presents vast opportunities, and at Mitsubishi, we are committed to being part of this success. Korra and Mitsubishi share core values, and we will continue to provide our utmost support to our partners at Korra.' Eng. Mohamed El Helawany, Member of Alexandria's Shipbuilding Division and Chairman of Petromarine Egypt said: 'We are proud to collaborate with Korra and MHI Engine system Middle East in this technical event, which paves the way for advancing Egypt's maritime sector and fostering the exchange of cutting-edge marine technology.' Eng. Mohamed El Mohandes, Chairman of the Engineering Industries Chamber, Federation of Egyptian Industries, added: 'This workshop gave us valuable insights into the latest marine engine technologies. We look forward to supporting this remarkable partnership in the Egyptian market.' For a Greener Future: 'The Nile is Life' As part of its environmental commitment, Korra, in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group companies, launched a community-focused initiative under the theme 'The Nile is Life' on Qorsaya Island, featuring impactful eco-activities. More than 30 employees from Korra, along with senior leaders from both sides, participated in this event, organized in collaboration with VeryNile, to raise environmental awareness and contribute to the preservation of the Nile River. Eng. Mohamed Medhat, Managing Director of Sustainable Green Energy and Energy Systems Business Unit at Korra, stated: 'We believe that sustainability is not just a goal, but a way of doing business. 'The Nile is Life' initiative reflects our dedication to creating a real and positive impact on our local environment.' The activities included: A Nile cleanup campaign sponsored by Korra and Mitsubishi, which resulted in the collection of approximately 4 tons of plastic waste, A recycling workshop that demonstrated waste reduction techniques and how to repurpose plastic into usable products, an eco-awareness tour to introduce participants to the island's unique biodiversity and natural species This initiative underscored Korra and Mitsubishi's shared commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development through hands-on programs that preserve Egypt's most vital natural resource—the Nile River. It is worth noting that VeryNile has collected over 186,537 kg of plastic waste between June and December 2023 and works closely with local fishermen using traditional boats to clean the river.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Rafael Devers drama could have been avoided
How Rafael Devers drama could have been avoided | Baseball Bar-B-Cast During Yahoo Sports' 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast' podcast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by former outfielder and current TV analyst Ryan Spilborghs to discuss the disgruntled Red Sox designated hitter. Catch Ryan on 'Friday Night Baseball' coverage on Apple TV+, where fans can enjoy two marquee matchups every week. View more Video Transcript We are now very excited to welcome in one of our good friends in this here baseball media industry. Advertisement You can see him on Apple TV plus this Friday night baseball. He played baseball for the Colorado Rockies for quite some time, and he is our friend. His name is Ryan Spielberg. Spiy, welcome to baseball, Robert Cas. Hi guys. Yeah, sorry, I don't have my makeup on, a little bit of a red eye flight last night. We're not going to talk about playing etiquette, um, but we are going to talk about etiquette. On this segment here with Ryan Spielbergs, as the biggest news in the baseball world was that Rafael Devers spoke to the media and said, no thank you, I do not want to play first base. Now, what do you make of this entire situation? Advertisement It was preventable. I think this was really poorly communicated from the front office to Davors to begin with. For a player like Devs. Where the metrics defensively, there's no argument, you cannot argue that you're a plus defender. You're not. He's the bottom of baseball at third base in outs above average, defensive run saved, every single defensive metric, the eye test, like everything. There, there isn't one that says, you know what, you should continue to play third base. This to me was a front office that that didn't tell him early, right? It should have been at the end of the year when the season was over. Advertisement Before Alex Bregman rumors, before anything. Raffi, we're gonna start, we want you to train this offseason, working at first base. We want you to be a little bit more mobile here. This is where we want you to grow comfortable. We understand we have trusting Costa here too, but you have a massive contract. We want you to be able to have this in your bag. The manager has to keep the room. If the manager says, you don't need your glove anymore, let's just focus on the DH, um, that's his word. He told him. He sat in an office with him and was like, listen, let's, let's not worry about it this year. You're our DH just go, go ahead, figure this thing out. Advertisement Now you're, you're asking the manager to go back on it, which that's part of like creating a, a chemistry and an environment of the team. And if you break that, you start, I mean, Dever starts talking, right? Turns into this like negative cancer in the clubhouse. Well, what is Korra gonna do here? Korra is, is principle based. He is gonna stick it, if, if he thinks this is the best way to do it, he communicates it and then that's, that's what happens. So you can't come in for the front office to go, hey, we need him to come play first base. No. I think Alex Cora is a huge part of this this too, because you just mentioned that that could be part of the breakdown, but what is so compelling about this whole narrative, and this goes back to the offseason too, is there seems to be a lack of alignment just between Breslow and Cora. Advertisement Cora has thus far stood up for Ray said, no, he is my. He is, this is, I'm not gonna think about. He even said before all this stuff came out from off yesterday, he said it would be unfair to ask him to do that. That seems to be a reflection of Cora being on the same page and understanding what his player wants. For now, uh, Spily, we appreciate your perspective. You can watch Billy on Apple TV plus Friday Night Baseball. Definitely check that out. Um, but otherwise, uh, thank you, thank you, Mr. Spielbergs. I think this was, this was pretty fun.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Avatar: Seven Havens gets a release window, here's when you can expect the series to air
Avatar: Seven Havens , announced by Nickelodeon in February this year, might take a little longer than expected to make its debut. Marking the 20th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the all-new show in the renowned franchise was officially confirmed to be in development and will be following the Legend of Korra. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan's economy has much more to lose than India's due to the ongoing tensions, warns Moody's Ratings The day Pakistan got the power to poke India FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief and Italian FM, discusses economic issues; no mention of Pakistan Key expectations from Avatar: Seven Havens According to Screen Rant, Seven Havens will focus on the journey of the Earthbender Avatar after Korra. In the latest series, she can be seen looking out for her twin in the post-apocalyptic world, where Avatar is considered the destroyer of humanity rather than its saviour and envoy of peace. The 2D-animated series will have a total of 26 episodes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Has Honda Done It Again? The New Honda CR-V is Finally Here. TheDaddest Undo Nickelodeon had stated on February 20 that the upcoming series will feature a world that is destroyed by a "devastating cataclysm." Post the events of Korra, the Earthbender will discover herself as the new Avatar, but there is a major twist, since the title is looked upon as a destroyer and not a saviour for humanity in the dangerous era. Live Events As they are being looked out by both spirited enemies as well as humans, the young Earthbender will have to find out their mysterious origins along with her long-lost twin. The latest series is a collaboration of Books 1 and 2, divided into two seasons, with each of them having 13 half-hour-long episodes. Having Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko on board, the new series is expected to have one of the most unique settings in the franchise and a different narrative from the original. Seven Havens can erase much of the controversies surrounding Korra, who was blamed for almost destroying the world. Also Read : The Summit: Will CBS show return with Season 2? Here's what the ratings say and what you can expect Avatar: Seven Havens: Release date As of now, Nickelodeon has not announced an official release date for the upcoming series and said that it will share details regarding the premiere of Seven Havens and its casting at a later date. However, a recent update by the Toy World Magazine suggests that fans might have to wait for a few years to watch Avatar: Seven Havens. In its May 2025 issue, the magazine features details regarding several upcoming projects. Paramount's section has confirmed that Seven Havens could make its debut during the 2027 release window. This means that fans of the franchise will have to wait for two more years to get a glimpse of the upcoming series. Also Read : Met Gala 2025 scripts history with record-breaking collection with $31 million FAQs When was The Legend of Korra released? The first season of the series came out in April 2012. How many seasons will Avatar: Seven Havens have? As per reports, the upcoming series will have a total of two seasons.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's Korra Energi to boost capital through IPO: Chairman
Egypt's energy solutions firm Korra Energi aims to use nearly 70% of the proceeds from its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the Egyptian Stock Exchange this year to boost capital and fund expansions, the company's Chairman Ayman Korra told Zawya. The company had planned to offer 20% of its shares in the first half of 2025 and the IPO was provisionally listed on the Egyptian bourse for issuance last December. However, Korra now expects the process to be delayed until the beginning of the second half of this year to complete the necessary procedures. '70% (of the IPO's proceeds) will go towards increasing the capital, including financing expansions. The remaining portion will likely go to the shareholders,' Korra said. The chairman said he expects private placement to account for 80% of the offered shares, while 20% to be in public offering. Korra Energi has selected Professionals for Investment Banking company as the advisor for the planned IPO. Korra said the company plans to expand locally and internationally and is currently working to open branches in Saudi Arabia and Iraq this year. This will be followed by a study of available projects, he added. Founded in 1997, Korra Energi specializes in providing energy efficiency solutions and contracting services. Its issued capital is around EGP450 million ($8.8 million).
Buzz Feed
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Ranked The 20 Best Episodes Of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" And I Really Want To Know If You Agree
Nickelodeon Animation Studio Avatar: The Last Airbender is a timeless show — in fact, I enjoy watching it as an adult even more so than when it was on air. Widely regarded as one of the greatest cartoons of all time, the story of Aang's journey is reaching new levels of popularity as generations continue to discover its magic. With the 20th anniversary and the announcement of the upcoming animated series Avatar: Seven Havens (the earthbending Avatar after Korra!), I revisited the series to rank the 20 greatest episodes. I counted multi-part episodes as one and considered aspects like the episode's impact on the overall story, epic moments, character development, and fan-favorite scenes. (Spoilers ahead if you haven't seen all the episodes!) 20. "The Waterbending Master" (Season 1, Episode 18) The gang finally makes it to the Northern Water Tribe, where Sokka and Katara learn the stark differences between the Northern and Southern ways of life. Katara takes center stage in this episode, standing up to Master Pakku and fighting for her right to learn waterbending alongside Aang. Sokka meets Princess Yue (I already feel the tears coming), and Zhao takes his villain status to the next level. This episode perfectly sets up Season 1 for its incredible two-part finale, especially the ending where the Fire Nation ships prepare to invade. 19. "The Drill" (Season 2, Episode 13) As Team Avatar makes its way to Ba Sing Se, Aang spots a giant drill trying to breach the walls, courtesy of Azula. 'The Drill' is action-packed from beginning to end and does a nice job displaying the teamwork between Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph — especially highlighting Sokka's engineering and planning skills. Aang's ending battle with Azula also has great moments of humor blended into the fight. 18. "The Boy in the Iceberg" (Season 1, Episode 1) The episode that starts it all — the opening to the series is a beautiful display of showing instead of telling. We are introduced to our main characters within minutes and begin to learn the state of the world. The contrast between Aang's playfulness (penguin sledding anyone?), Sokka's paranoia, and Zuko's hyperfocus foreshadows the dark differences between Aang's 100-year-old worldview and the present. During my rewatch, I kept thinking about this episode and each character's incredible growth over the three seasons. I appreciated the episode even more, watching from the perspective of knowing what happens. 17. "The Storm" (Season 1, Episode 12) Nickelodeon Animation Studio This episode has many epic moments, including introducing the Fire Lord (and an Azula cameo), Iroh redirecting lightning, and the back-and-forth of Aang and Zuko's backstories. The Agni Kai is an especially compelling scene, giving the viewers an early glimpse into the complexity of Zuko's character. We even see some foreshadowing of Zuko's redemption arc when he chooses to get his crew to safety over pursuing Aang in the storm. 16. "The Blind Bandit" (Season 2, Episode 6) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Aang searches for an earthbending teacher and finds the most badass of them all, Toph Beifong. This episode is full of great lines like: 'I got The Boulder's autograph!' and 'The Boulder's over his conflicted feelings!' The highlight is seeing Toph single-handedly defeat multiple earthbenders with ease. The slow-motion scenes showing how Toph listens and plans her attacks give new insight into the intricacies of earthbending. 15. 'The Firebending Masters' (Season 3, Episode 13) Nickelodeon Animation Studio The animation of Avatar is always stunning, especially so when Aang and Zuko learn the origin of firebending from the dragons. The animation of the dragons flying and the spiraling colors are works of art. Kudos to this episode for also showing the start of Aang and Zuko's friendship! 14. "The Beach" (Season 3, Episode 5) Azula and Zuko find out there's something they can't fight and firebend their way out of — socializing. 'The Beach' showcases Azula in a whole new light as she navigates beach volleyball, a Fire Nation party, and flirting ('That's a sharp outfit…'). We (almost) see a moment of genuine friendship between Azula and Zuko when they confess their childhood trauma and hear Mai and Ty Lee's backstories. This episode brings new dimensions to Azula, so we can see her as more than just a villain. 13. "The Avatar and the Fire Lord" (Season 3, Episode 6) Nickelodeon Animation Studio The heartbreaking tale of how it all began, as we watch Zuko's great-grandfathers, Fire Lord Sozin and Avatar Roku, transform from best friends to bitter enemies. The parallels between Zuko's relationship with the Avatar and Sozin/Roku are so powerful, and this episode ties it all together, now understanding the Fire Nation's motivation to start the war. 12. "Lake Laogai" (Season 2, Episode 17) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Avatar dives into mystery and suspense as the dark secrets of Ba Sing Se are uncovered. Clancy Brown shines as the voice of the evil Long Feng, and Iroh and Zuko have a powerful moment as Zuko once again struggles with his destiny. The best line of the episode goes to Toph: 'He's lying,' as Jet sacrifices himself to fight the Dai Li. And, of course, who didn't shed a tear when Appa and Aang reunited? 11. "The Guru" (Season 2, Episode 19) Nickelodeon Animation Studio I get Star Wars vibes from the Guru's lessons with Aang. Like the Jedi, Aang must choose between his attachments and his connection to the Avatar state, ultimately flying away before opening the last chakra. An iconic moment in this episode is Toph inventing metalbending, which is a big part of the sequel series, The Legend of Korra. Other highlights include Sokka reuniting with his father, Katara learning Azula is impersonating the Kyoshi warriors, and Zuko temporarily embracing his new outlook on life. 10. "The Blue Spirit" (Season 1, Episode 13) Nickelodeon Animation Studio "The Blue Spirit" is a jam-packed episode, with Aang foreshadowing Zuko's eventual redemption: 'If we knew each other back then, do you think we could have been friends?' 'The Blue Spirit' features some of the best action in the first season, from the chase between Aang and the Yuyan Archers to escaping the Fire Nation fortress. Jason Isaacs' performance as Commander Zhao especially shines, cementing Zhao as the true villain of Season 1. Bonus points for the humorous use of the Wood Frogs! 9. "The Southern Raiders" (Season 3, Episode 16) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Even the most intense Avatar episodes have humorous moments, but 'The Southern Raiders' is likely the most serious episode. Katara and Zuko track down the leader of the Southern Raiders, and what happened to Katara's mother is revealed through her and Sokka's perspectives. The end, when Katara confronts Yon Rha ('She was protecting the last waterbender. ME!'), never fails to make me emotional (tearbending anyone?) 8. "The Day of Black Sun" (Season 3, Episodes 10-11) Nickelodeon Animation Studio In the words of Admiral Ackbar, 'It's a trap!' So much happens in these two parts — an epic battle, a reunion with dozens of allies, Aang confessing his feelings to Katara, Iroh breaking out of prison, and Zuko realizing his true destiny. This episode feels like the turning point in Season 3, where we start seeing the pieces fall into place. 7. "The Boiling Rock" (Season 3, Episodes 14-15) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Avatar meets espionage as Sokka and Zuko infiltrate a high-security Fire Nation prison. I love this multi-part episode because it has a unique vibe compared to the rest of the series. The first time I watched it, I was literally on the edge of my seat. The moments of suspense (is Sokka's dad on the gondola?), humor ('Hey! Riot!'), and plot twists ('I love Zuko more than I fear you.') are masterfully written. This episode starts Azula's downfall, as Mai betrays her to help Zuko, and Ty Lee chooses to help Mai. 6. "The Puppetmaster" (Season 3, Episode 8) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Who is the most terrifying Avatar villain? Ozai? Azula? Nope. The title belongs to Hama, the sweet old innkeeper who happens to be a bloodbender and kidnaps Fire Nation citizens during the full moon. Katara's fight with Hama is one of the greatest scenes in the whole series, and the episode never fails to give me goosebumps. Voice acting legend Tress MacNeille (Dot in Animaniacs) does such a great evil laugh. 5. "The Tales of Ba Sing Se" (Season 2, Episode 15) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Four words: 'Leaves From the Vine.' (Cue the tears!) It has always fascinated me that Avatar can evoke such emotion with its characters. All the different stories in the episode are great in their own way (like Zuko and Jin's date — so cute!), but 'The Tale of Iroh' is Avatar's most bittersweet storyline. We see Iroh singing and cheering up a crying Earth Kingdom child and then mourning his son with the same song. Any episode that can bring out such an emotional reaction from viewers deserves to be close to the top of the list. This episode was a tribute to Mako, who passed away a few months before it aired. Mako was the voice of Iroh in the first two seasons, and Greg Baldwin portrayed Iroh in Season 3. 4. "The Crossroads of Destiny" (Season 2, Episode 20) Nickelodeon Animation Studio 'I thought you had changed!' 'I have changed.' We scream a collective 'Noooo!' as Zuko chooses Azula over his uncle, falling for her manipulation. One of the coolest parts of the finale is seeing how Aang and Katara's skills have grown over the season; Azula is surprised to see she is outmatched against the pair until Zuko joins her. However, while the first season finale ended in a victory for Aang, the second finale puts Team Avatar in its most dire state yet. 3. "The Siege of the North" (Season 1, Episodes 19-20) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Cue the tears! Watching these two parts back to back is overwhelming; it's hard to believe the writers fit so much plot in just 45 minutes. The last 10 minutes are some of the most epic sequences of animation I've ever seen. Between Iroh teaming up with Aang, Zuko vs. Zhao, the ocean spirit unleashing its wrath, and Yue's ultimate sacrifice (TEARS), this episode firmly ranks among Avatar's best. Let's also not forget how terrifying Koh the Face Stealer is — talk about a jump scare! 2. "Zuko Alone" (Season 2, Episode 7) Nickelodeon Animation Studio Avatar's second-greatest episode only showcases one major character. The juxtaposition of Zuko's childhood with the present time in the Earth Kingdom ('Azula always lies!') is heartbreaking. His flashbacks reveal how intense his childhood was, between Ozai's treacherous rise to power and losing his mother at a young age. (Don't forget to read the comics to see what happened to Ursa!) Azula was also a terrifying sister to grow up with, and we start to truly understand the complexity of Zuko's character and internal conflict. In the present, Zuko's bond with Lee is another sign of redemption. Zuko teaching Lee how to use his swords is heartwarming, which makes Lee's 'I hate you!' all the more powerful. As Zuko rides off, you can almost hear his internal thoughts, beginning to question whose side he really is on. Nickelodeon Animation Studio 1. "Sozin's Comet" (Season 3, Episodes 18-21) Nickelodeon Animation Studio The GOAT of series finales (literally, IMDB ranks it the fifth greatest episode of all TV) is also the greatest of Avatar. Avatar had already proven itself repeatedly, but ending on such a high note firmly cemented it as one of the greatest animated shows ever created. From the reveal of the Fire Lord's plan to wipe out the Earth Kingdom to Aang's spirit world journey, the finale builds up until it hits you like a ton of bricks. Aang vs. Ozai is one of the best action scenes I've ever seen, though Zuko/Katara vs. Azula is a close second. Sokka, Toph, and Suki also get their moment in the spotlight, taking down the Fire Nation air fleet, and it just can't get any better. This was incredibly difficult but also a lot of fun. Which episodes are your favorites? Let me know in the comments below! Nickelodeon Animation Studio
