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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Our weaknesses were there for all to see' but players showed 'a hunger'
We asked for your thoughts after Kevin de Bruyne signed off from his last home game on a high, as Manchester City hit three goals past Bournemouth to move one step closer to securing Champions League are some of your comments:Usama: A legend bowing out at the Etihad, he will be missed. As for the performance, it was mixed. We showed our former selves with dominance and composure for the majority of the game, however our weaknesses were there for all to see. We gave away cheap possession twice, resulting in a red card and a needless goal. This cannot keep happening. It has been a frustrating watch all season. We have to be ruthless come the summer transfer Not quite the perfect game for KDB's send-off, but it was certainly eventful. It would be lovely to secure third place after such a disrupted Total City dominance. Things are looking exciting for next season with the young players coming There was a hunger and a sense of urgency that has been missing often this season. There were also many poor first touches, which could have turned into scoring opportunities, but were swept away by the defence. Marmoush's goal was outstanding, as much as it was unexpected, leaving the goalkeeper aghast with what had just happened. Overall a very positive performance, albeit against a squad which was not at its A professional performance with well taken goals. We are nearly in the Champions League again. One last word about King Kev, thank you very much for what you've done and I wish you all the luck in the future.
Dubai Eye
11-04-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Bharat Mart marks new era in UAE-India trade ties
DP World has broken ground on a major new trade hub in Dubai — the Bharat Mart — aimed at boosting global market access for Indian businesses. The virtual model of the project, unveiled in a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, marks a major step in strengthening UAE-India trade ties. Set to open by the end of 2026, Bharat Mart will be both a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplace, spanning 2.7 million square feet in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. It will feature 1,500 showrooms, state-of-the-art warehousing, and facilities for small businesses — with special support for women-led enterprises from India. DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem says the Mart will play a key role in achieving the ambitious target of $100 billion in non-oil trade between India and the UAE by 2030. Located 11 km from Jebel Ali Port, 15 km from Al Maktoum International Airport and with convenient access to Etihad Rail, Bharat Mart promises seamless connectivity — linking Indian exporters to over 150 maritime destinations and 300 cities worldwide. JAFZA, which already hosts more than 2,300 Indian companies, continues to grow its role as a key gateway for Indian trade. In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohammed and Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart strategic trading hub in Dubai, offering new horizons for Indian businesses. Set to open by the end of 2026 inside JAFZA, the… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 10, 2025
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Joyner Neighborhood Association to host Meet the Candidates Q&A
TUPELO — A local neighborhood association has set up a candidates' forum and Q&A next week, with a goal of informing as many voters in the All-America City as possible ahead of an April 1 primary election that will decide most races in the city. The Joyner Neighborhood Association will host a Meet the Candidates event on March 17 at 6 p.m. at the Bel-Air Senior Recreation Center at 2107 Country Club Road. Both mayoral candidates are set to attend, as are the candidates running for the Ward 2 seat on the Tupelo City Council. According to Leslie Mart, president of the Joyner Neighborhood Association, the purpose of the event is to educate members of the public on the candidates' views and policies. 'This is our opportunity or chance to have our voices heard through voting,' Mart said. 'It is so important that people do education themselves. My hope is that through this Q&A, they will learn more about what each candidate stands for.' Republican Rob Chambers, who lives in the Belden Area and is the executive director of the Mississippi Conservative Coalition, is vying to replace incumbent Republican Mayor Todd Jordan, who is seeking reelection to a potential second term. The two mayoral candidates previously spoke at an event for the Republican Women's Club as a campaign forum, but this is the first time questions will be lobbed at both candidates. The neighborhood is in Ward 2, where Republican Lucas Berryhill, who is a part of the association and lives in Joyner himself, faces incumbent Republican Lynn Bryan, who is currently winding down his third term. The two also attended the Republican Women's Club forum and fielded questions from the Daily Journal. With no Democratic or independent candidates in either race, the April 1 primary will decide both. There are two voting precincts within the ward: Parkway Baptist Church at 1302 Lee Street and Wildwood Baptist Church at 2280 West Jackson Street. While the event is in Ward 2 and features candidates running for the ward, Mart is encouraging everyone in the city to take part, as there are only a few more weeks to hear from mayoral candidates and make an informed decision on Election Day. For the Q&A portion of the event, a moderator will read questions submitted by Joyner neighborhood residents and Tupelo citizens in general. Each candidate will have two minutes to speak, and each will be asked the same questions. At the end of the questions, the candidates will give a two-minute closing statement. Each candidate, Mart said, was given the list of questions before the event, allowing for prep time. She said this will make room for more questions, as candidates will have an idea of their answers beforehand. She said because the candidates will answer the same questions and have the same allotted time, there will be no advantages to any individual. As of Monday, the neighborhood has a list of almost 30 questions ranging in topics such as animal control, homelessness, parks and recreation, government efficiency and walkability. Mart noted that many of the questions were submitted by multiple people, adding that questions with multiple askers were moved to the top of the question list. 'Make sure people come out to the Bel Air Senior Center to meet the candidates and listen to the Q&A,' Mart said.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Editorial: JB Pritzker's 1871 is exiting the Merchandise Mart. What does that mean for Chicago tech?
The news that 1871, Chicago's best known technology incubator, is leaving its longtime home at the Merchandise Mart seems at first blush like a warning sign — yet another indicator of the city's declining business environment. Don't get us wrong, we don't see this news as a positive sign. But we also don't believe Chicago's future as a vibrant tech hub hinges on the future of 1871, whatever that ends up being now. Then a venture capitalist, JB Pritzker co-founded 1871 some 13 years ago, some six years before he first won election as Illinois governor. The incubator's space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city's nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities. No doubt the governor is experiencing the same bittersweet feelings we heard and read from others in the tech world. The success of 1871 served Pritzker well in establishing his business bona fides with voters during his first campaign against another businessman, then-Gov. Bruce Rauner. It branded Pritzker as someone with his eye on the future. Much has changed in the 13 years since 1871 started. Most obviously, a pandemic upended office life as we knew it and nearly overnight forced business of all kinds to learn to work effectively from remote locations. Just last week, we heard Walmart CEO Doug McMillon address the Economic Club of Chicago making the point that Walmart now thinks of itself more as an e-commerce company than a brick-and-mortar retailer despite the continuing ubiquity of its stores throughout the nation. McMillon said that technological change had upended everything about the company, at least beyond its commitment to its culture and low prices. But as important as the pandemic's continued fallout in this instance: Chicago's tech scene has gravitated away from River North, where 1871 was located, and west to Fulton Market and the West Loop. Angel investors, venture capitalists, tech-focused bankers and entrepreneurs still gather in person; if ever an industry needs human connection, it's the startup world. But they do so increasingly in each other's offices, coffee shops and other dispersed locations like the Soho House. And those are largely in the West Loop. For 1871, as many employers discovered post-pandemic, physical space became an overly costly burden rather than a facilitator. The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, the nonprofit that runs 1871, was losing money due to the rent it was paying at the Mart, and the number of tenants of space within the incubator had dwindled. CEO Betsy Ziegler said in a letter to members that 'we want to exit the leasing business.' Will 1871 have a physical presence at all in the future? That seems an open question at this point. The organization will need to decide its future role now that the 'incubating' part of what it does is over, at least in terms of physical space. The brand remains well-known, so we hope 1871 continues to play an important role in helping fledgling Chicago companies find their footing. But there are no guarantees. For Chicago leaders, the end of 1871 as a physical gathering space for techies is a reminder that nurturing and preserving the city as a tech hub is an urgent task. Chicago remains the capital of the Midwest and is the natural landing spot for ambitious, smart graduates from the universities throughout the region. The startup world is a youthful one, given the necessity of long hours and high energy to succeed as an entrepreneur or even a worker in the space. The job of marketing Chicago as a national tech player and serving as a fulcrum for what can be an insular world is critical and isn't a luxury the city can afford to do without. So who? What? Let's hope we know the answer to those questions soon. Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@
Chicago Tribune
02-03-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Editorial: JB Pritzker's 1871 is exiting the Merchandise Mart. What does that mean for Chicago tech?
The news that 1871, Chicago's best known technology incubator, is leaving its longtime home at the Merchandise Mart seems at first blush like a warning sign — yet another indicator of the city's declining business environment. Don't get us wrong, we don't see this news as a positive sign. But we also don't believe Chicago's future as a vibrant tech hub hinges on the future of 1871, whatever that ends up being now. Then a venture capitalist, JB Pritzker co-founded 1871 some 13 years ago, some six years before he first won election as Illinois governor. The incubator's space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city's nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities. No doubt the governor is experiencing the same bittersweet feelings we heard and read from others in the tech world. The success of 1871 served Pritzker well in establishing his business bona fides with voters during his first campaign against another businessman, then-Gov. Bruce Rauner. It branded Pritzker as someone with his eye on the future. Much has changed in the 13 years since 1871 started. Most obviously, a pandemic upended office life as we knew it and nearly overnight forced business of all kinds to learn to work effectively from remote locations. Just last week, we heard Walmart CEO Doug McMillon address the Economic Club of Chicago making the point that Walmart now thinks of itself more as an e-commerce company than a brick-and-mortar retailer despite the continuing ubiquity of its stores throughout the nation. McMillon said that technological change had upended everything about the company, at least beyond its commitment to its culture and low prices. But as important as the pandemic's continued fallout in this instance: Chicago's tech scene has gravitated away from River North, where 1871 was located, and west to Fulton Market and the West Loop. Angel investors, venture capitalists, tech-focused bankers and entrepreneurs still gather in person; if ever an industry needs human connection, it's the startup world. But they do so increasingly in each other's offices, coffee shops and other dispersed locations like the Soho House. And those are largely in the West Loop. For 1871, as many employers discovered post-pandemic, physical space became an overly costly burden rather than a facilitator. The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, the nonprofit that runs 1871, was losing money due to the rent it was paying at the Mart, and the number of tenants of space within the incubator had dwindled. CEO Betsy Ziegler said in a letter to members that 'we want to exit the leasing business.' Will 1871 have a physical presence at all in the future? That seems an open question at this point. The organization will need to decide its future role now that the 'incubating' part of what it does is over, at least in terms of physical space. The brand remains well-known, so we hope 1871 continues to play an important role in helping fledgling Chicago companies find their footing. But there are no guarantees. For Chicago leaders, the end of 1871 as a physical gathering space for techies is a reminder that nurturing and preserving the city as a tech hub is an urgent task. Chicago remains the capital of the Midwest and is the natural landing spot for ambitious, smart graduates from the universities throughout the region. The startup world is a youthful one, given the necessity of long hours and high energy to succeed as an entrepreneur or even a worker in the space. The job of marketing Chicago as a national tech player and serving as a fulcrum for what can be an insular world is critical and isn't a luxury the city can afford to do without. So who? What? Let's hope we know the answer to those questions soon.
