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Jordan News
11 hours ago
- Business
- Jordan News
Housing Bank Sponsors Residential Housing at King's Academy - Jordan News
Housing Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to education through its recent support of King's Academy, a leading boarding and day school in Madaba. In recognition of this contribution, the school has renamed the Sulafat house to bear the bank's name. اضافة اعلان Sulafat House is one of nine residential houses within King's Academy's boarding program and is dedicated to welcoming and housing first-year students. The residence was established as part of His Majesty King Abdullah II's vision for King's Academy to serve as a model for secondary education in the Middle East. This initiative also aligns with Housing Bank's corporate social responsibility strategy, which emphasizes support for the education sector. The name Sulafat is inspired by the Arabic word for 'turtle,' referencing the star Sulafat, the second brightest in the Lyra constellation. Much like its celestial namesake, the residence embraces the principle of 'slow but steady' growth, nurturing students with the skills and independence needed for long-term personal and academic success. Housing Bank's sponsorship of Sulafat is part of a broader history of partnership with King's Academy, which includes contributions to the school's guest house, student scholarship programs, and other educational initiatives. This continued support reflects the bank's five-decade-long legacy of empowering academic institutions and advancing educational opportunities across Jordan. It is worth noting that King's Academy, a non-profit school, provides need-based financial assistance to nearly 50% of its students, making high-quality education accessible to a wide range of talented youth. The school's mission—to offer transformative learning experiences and shape future leaders who will make a positive impact in their communities and beyond—resonates deeply with Housing Bank's values and vision for sustainable development. It is worth noting that Housing Bank's recent support for King's Academy, a leading non-profit school, stems from the bank's belief in the role the school plays as a model for schools in Jordan and the world. It is committed to providing need-based financial grants to approximately 50% of its students, aligning with its transformative mission, centered on providing pioneering and unprecedented educational opportunities for promising youth, enabling the youth to make change within their communities and beyond.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
What is Oumuamua? 6 Fascinating Facts About the First Interstellar Visitor to Our Solar System
In 2017, astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery: the first known interstellar object to pass through our solar system. Named 'Oumuamua—a Hawaiian word meaning 'a messenger from afar arriving first'—this mysterious object has intrigued scientists and the public alike ever since. Here are six key facts about this cosmic visitor. 1. Discovery That Changed Astronomy Oumuamua was detected on October 19, 2017, by the University of Hawaii's Pan-STARRS1 telescope. Officially designated 1I/2017 U1 by the International Astronomical Union, it was first classified as an asteroid before further analysis revealed behavior more akin to a comet, due to its unexpected acceleration. 2. Unusual Shape and Speed Oumuamua is estimated to be up to 400 meters long and unusually elongated—possibly ten times longer than it is wide. Its reddish hue is similar to many distant solar system objects. What stunned astronomers further was its rapid rotation every 7.3 hours and dramatic brightness variations. It was clocked moving at a staggering speed of 196,000 miles per hour (87.3 km/s). 3. A Dry, Mysterious Surface Unlike typical comets, Oumuamua displayed no visible gas or dust, which left astronomers puzzled. Its dry, metallic or rocky surface lacked the comet-like tail typically seen in icy bodies, leading researchers to suggest it had been bombarded by cosmic rays for millions of years during its interstellar journey. 4. Anomalous Acceleration After its closest approach to the Sun on September 9, 2017, Oumuamua began accelerating in a way that couldn't be fully explained by gravity alone. This unexpected movement sparked debate over its true nature—was it a comet, an asteroid, or something entirely different? Though it entered from the direction of the Lyra constellation, its origin remains unknown. 5. Natural Object—or Alien Tech? Some experts, most notably Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, suggested Oumuamua could be a piece of alien technology, such as a light sail. While this theory captured the public imagination, the dominant scientific consensus holds that it is a natural object—perhaps a fragment of a hydrogen ice body or a 'dark comet' unlike any seen before. 6. A Fleeting Visitor with a Long Legacy After briefly visiting the inner solar system, Oumuamua is now heading toward the constellation Pegasus, having already passed Mars's orbit by late 2017. It's expected to exit the solar system entirely by 2038. Scientists believe such interstellar objects may pass through our solar system roughly once a year, but most remain undetected due to their small size and speed.
Web Release
2 days ago
- Business
- Web Release
Acube Developments breaks ground on Vega in Dubai Sports City
Acube Developments has officially broken ground on Vega, its third landmark project in Dubai, reinforcing its reputation as a visionary force in the UAE real estate sector. With 95% of units already sold, Vega has drawn strong demand from homebuyers and investors alike. Scheduled for handover in Q2 2027, the project marks another milestone in Acube's mission to reshape urban living in the country. The company is set to launch 10 new projects over the next two years, including landmark developments along Sheikh Zayed Road. Inspired by Vega – the brightest star in the Northern constellation of Lyra – the new 23-floor tower will feature 129 luxurious studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, each thoughtfully designed to blend comfort, style, and functionality. Residents will enjoy more than 35 amenities, including a sky pool, open-air cinema, waterfall, wellness spaces, pickleball court, gaming lounge, and smart home technology, all perfectly integrated to offer a nature inspired living experience in the heart of Dubai. As Acube Developments continues to expand its portfolio, the company has now achieved full backward integration through its subsidiary Acube Industries, which manufactures interiors including woodwork, joinery, interior design, and fit-out. This strategic integration ensures unmatched quality and efficiency in project delivery, positioning Acube as a key player in Dubai's real estate sector. 'Breaking ground on Vega marks the realisation of a vision inspired by Dubai's relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence,' said Ramjee Iyer, Chairman & Managing Director of Acube Developments. 'This is a city that constantly rethinks what's possible, and Vega embodies that spirit – seamlessly blending nature with modern luxury to create a living experience unlike any other. As we move forward, our commitment remains to create spaces that enhance lifestyles and contribute to the exciting future of the emirate.' With construction progressing rapidly and sales momentum at an all-time high, Vega is on track to becoming a defining architectural icon in Dubai Sports City.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lyra Growth Partners Inc. Announces Sale of Common Shares of BuildDirect.com Technologies Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2025) - Lyra Growth Partners Inc. ("Lyra") announces that, on May 28, 2025, Lyra completed the private sale of an aggregate of 1,798,000 common shares (the "Common Shares") of Technologies Inc. ("BuildDirect") to four purchaser parties who are senior members of BuildDirect's management team and its operating subsidiaries for a purchase price of Cdn$0.43 per Common Share and a total purchase price of Cdn$773,140 (the "Disposition"). Immediately prior to the completion of the Disposition, Lyra owned a total of 8,686,557 Common Shares and 69,744 common share purchase warrants of BuildDirect (the "Warrants"). Immediately following the completion of the Disposition, Lyra owns a total of 6,888,557 Common Shares, representing approximately 16.4% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis, and assuming exercise in full of the Warrants, Lyra would own a total of 6,958,301 Common Shares, representing approximately 16.5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially-diluted basis. All of the securities held by Lyra in BuildDirect, including the Common Shares and the Warrants, are being held for investment purposes. Lyra may in the future take such actions in respect of its securityholdings in BuildDirect as it deems appropriate in light of the market circumstances then existing, including the potential purchase of additional shares of BuildDirect through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions, a corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation, involving BuildDirect, or the sale of all or a portion of such holdings in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions to one or more purchasers, or Lyra may continue to hold its current positions. A copy of the early warning report relating to the Common Shares will be available under BuildDirect's profile on SEDAR+ at and may also be obtained by contacting Lyra Growth Partners Inc. at 604-354-3327. Lyra's head office is located at 2150 - 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2E9, Canada. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
WWE champion Lyra Valkyria reveals star's horror injury was 'worst she's ever seen'
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video WWE superstar Lyra Valkyria has hinted at the devastating extent of a recent injury. On Raw last week, Zoey Stark landed awkwardly and screamed in agony before being carried backstage, and it's not just fans who are concerned. Lyra, 28, exclusively told Metro that the painful moment was 'one of the worst injuries' she's ever witnessed. 'Everyone saw that. That was very, very shocking. I think that was one of the worst injuries, live, I've ever seen. And so my heart did break for her – and I've done my ACL. I know how tough it is,' she said. The current, and inaugural, Women's Intercontinental Champion – who is targeting a hometown moment in Dublin during WWE's Road To Clash In Paris Tour this summer – admitted the rest of the roster are waiting on an update. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. 'I don't know the extent of her injury. We haven't heard what the actual diagnosis of it is,' she added. 'Just going based off what it looks like, I really hope that she's okay mentally and physically coming through this.' Dublin-born Lyra has been through her own setbacks, tearing her ACL in 2021 on NXT UK against wrestling legend Meiko Satamura. 'I hope [Zoey] knows that the whole locker room is supporting her and hoping that she comes through this and somehow comes back,' she said. 'I can tell you from doing it once, my knee, that it's one of the hardest things that you'll ever go through mentally. Like, it's not even a physical thing.' For a wrestler, it's 'horrible' when you 'can't do the thing that you love'. She added: 'You're looking at everyone, you're dying to get back in there. When you feel like you can't do the thing that you were born to do, it's really horrible. But it also puts such a fire under you to come back better.' Lyra did just that, and made history as the first ever Women's IC Champ, before her short-lived WrestleMania dream team with Becky Lynch descended into an increasingly personal rivalry between the two Irish stars. They'll face off again at Money In The Bank on June 7, after a thrilling and physical battle at Backlash. 'That's probably the sorest I've been after any match,' Lyra laughed, reflecting on a bout that ended in victory, and a bloody nose. The clash was arguably match of the night on a stacked card, headlined by a 'last time ever' match between John Cena and Randy Orton. 'I'm getting extremely used to that feeling now of just knowing it's fight or flight, biggest show, biggest opportunity. I either have this or I don't, but I gotta just go,' she said excitedly. 'Randy Orton and John Cena [was a] full circle moment, considering they were two of the most highlighted people when I was growing up, two of the best to ever do this. 'But I was just looking at that card thinking, 'I have to hold my ground here and prove that I'm worthy of being on this. And then to have so many people saying 'match of the night', and to be commending it, I'm very proud of that one.' Lyra had no qualms about how real things got with Becky as they both went all-out in the ring, and she knows no other way. 'I'll sleep well at night if I know I've left everything I have in the ring,' she said. 'There's a certain level of confidence with that. When you know you're doing absolutely everything you can, it's almost like a peace of mind.' More Trending She's focused on building the Intercontinental Title's legacy, and August's SmackDown in Dublin, where she grew up watching house shows. 'Now, to be broadcasting live on Netflix, the 3Arena, it's going to be huge,' she beamed. 'I know exactly what it's like to be on the other side of the barrier. I hope I get to be a part of it.' View More » WWE returns to the UK & Ireland this August for the Road to Clash in Paris Tour, featuring SmackDown in Dublin on August 22 and Raw in Birmingham on August 25. Tickets are now available here: Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Lindsay Lohan quits Netflix rom-coms for good after 'manifesting' her next role MORE: The new Harry Potter child stars have confirmed my worst fears MORE: Grammy-winning 70s rock guitarist Rick Derringer dies aged 77
