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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hamburg consider move for Rennes' Warmed Omari
Warmed Omari (25) returns to Stade Rennais with his career at a crossroads. The former France youth international, who has since opted to represent Comoros at international level, struggled on loan at Olympique Lyonnais last season. The defender made just four appearances for Lyon in all competitions, accumulating just 277 minutes of playing time. He is not part of the project at formative club Rennes either. He has made 94 appearances for Les Rennais, however, he may have already played his last. As per a report from , Omari is the subject of interest from Hamburg, who were recently promoted back to the Bundesliga. He is under contract until the summer of 2027, however, Rennes are open to a sale in the event that they receive a reasonable offer. L'Équipe understands that Hamburg are currently in talks with the Ligue 1 side in order to find an agreement for the player's transfer. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
29-07-2025
- Business
The Taliban are sending workers to Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD -- The Taliban are exporting Afghan workers to fill jobs in the Gulf nation of Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan, and say talks are underway to send labor to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey, and Russia. Registration opened Tuesday for 2,000 skilled professionals in areas including hospitality, food and beverage, and engineering to go to Qatar under the new program. Applicants from all 34 Afghan provinces can submit their work experience and credentials before being assessed for eligibility. The registration launch follows the forced returns of at least a million Afghans from neighboring countries, notably Iran and Pakistan, at a time of significant economic and humanitarian difficulty. Aid agencies have warned of pressure on local services, as well as dramatically reduced flows of money flowing into the country in the form of remittances from people working abroad. Acting Labor Minister Abdul Manan Omari described the labor export program as a 'significant and foundational step.' He said talks also were under way with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey, and Russia. "We are committed to sending skilled, semi-skilled, and professional workers to these countries in the future as well," Omari said Monday on the social platform X. 'We are committed to the protection of Afghan workers' legal rights and safety abroad. Our goal is to prevent illegal migration and uphold the dignity and honor of Afghan workers," Omari said. While only Russia has recognized the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, the other countries have diplomatic relations with Kabul. Qatar, which hosts a major U.S. military base in the region, served as a crucial point for those fleeing the Taliban in the chaotic days of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan in 2021. It also hosts a diplomatic post for the Taliban and hosted peace talks in 2019-20 between them and the U.S. administration of then-President Donald Trump. Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's deputy prime minister for economic affairs, said the Qatar labor initiative would help to ease unemployment and help the economy — presumably through remittances. Most Afghans depend on humanitarian assistance to survive. But deep funding cuts are worsening the situation, with aid agencies and nongovernmental organizations scaling back education and health care programs. 'The legal process of sending skilled and professional Afghan workers abroad will positively impact the national economy and help reduce unemployment,' Baradar said at the program's launch on Monday. He said the government had been working for four years to lower the unemployment rate through foreign and domestic investment, expanded trade relations, and infrastructure projects. In 2023, the Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, Al Jazeera English reported. It was the first such publicly known meeting between Akhundzada and a foreign official.
Associated Press
29-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Taliban are sending Afghan workers to Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban are exporting Afghan workers to fill jobs in the Gulf nation of Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan, and say talks are underway to send labor to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey, and Russia. Registration opened Tuesday for 2,000 skilled professionals in areas including hospitality, food and beverage, and engineering to go to Qatar under the new program. Applicants from all 34 Afghan provinces can submit their work experience and credentials before being assessed for eligibility. The registration launch follows the forced returns of at least a million Afghans from neighboring countries, notably Iran and Pakistan, at a time of significant economic and humanitarian difficulty. Aid agencies have warned of pressure on local services, as well as dramatically reduced flows of money flowing into the country in the form of remittances from people working abroad. Acting Labor Minister Abdul Manan Omari described the labor export program as a 'significant and foundational step.' He said talks also were under way with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey, and Russia. 'We are committed to sending skilled, semi-skilled, and professional workers to these countries in the future as well,' Omari said Monday on the social platform X. 'We are committed to the protection of Afghan workers' legal rights and safety abroad. Our goal is to prevent illegal migration and uphold the dignity and honor of Afghan workers,' Omari said. While only Russia has recognized the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan, the other countries have diplomatic relations with Kabul. Qatar, which hosts a major U.S. military base in the region, served as a crucial point for those fleeing the Taliban in the chaotic days of the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan in 2021. It also hosts a diplomatic post for the Taliban and hosted peace talks in 2019-20 between them and the U.S. administration of then-President Donald Trump. Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's deputy prime minister for economic affairs, said the Qatar labor initiative would help to ease unemployment and help the economy — presumably through remittances. Most Afghans depend on humanitarian assistance to survive. But deep funding cuts are worsening the situation, with aid agencies and nongovernmental organizations scaling back education and health care programs. 'The legal process of sending skilled and professional Afghan workers abroad will positively impact the national economy and help reduce unemployment,' Baradar said at the program's launch on Monday. He said the government had been working for four years to lower the unemployment rate through foreign and domestic investment, expanded trade relations, and infrastructure projects. In 2023, the Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada met Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, Al Jazeera English reported. It was the first such publicly known meeting between Akhundzada and a foreign official.
Gulf Today
21-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Afghanistan turns to Russia for some food supplies amid Iran-Israel war
Afghanistan is in discussions with Russia to import certain foodstuffs as the conflict between Israel and Iran, one of its largest trading partners, risked cutting off supplies, its agriculture minister told Reuters. As relations between Russia and the Taliban government have been improving, an Afghan delegation is visiting Russia's main economic conference in St. Petersburg this week, meeting Russian agriculture officials. "Afghanistan is definitely aiming for self-sufficiency in its agricultural products. However, we still rely on some food items that come from Iran, and if problems arise there, it will undoubtedly have its effects," Ataullah Omari said on the sidelines of the conference. Iran supplies Afghanistan with some dairy products, among other commodities, and there is widespread concern the week-old war between Israel and Iran could disrupt trade flows Russia - the world's largest wheat exporter - and Kazakhstan are the main suppliers of wheat and flour to Afghanistan. Russia is also supplying sugar and vegetable oil. Omari said that the country is now seeking wheat rather than flour from Russia. Afghanistan, the top buyer of Russian flour in 2024, increased its own wheat production by 10% last year to 4.83 million metric tons. The country's total wheat consumption is estimated at 6.8 million metric tons a year. "For the past four years, since the withdrawal of the Americans, we have been making efforts to provide our essential food supplies ourselves. The remaining amount, including flour and wheat, is supplied annually by Russia," Omari said. "We have requested that Russia send us wheat instead of flour. Additionally, the import of other products that come from Russia to our country annually is progressing well," he added. In April, Russia lifted its ban on the Taliban, which it had designated as a terrorist organisation for more than two decades, paving the way for Moscow to normalise ties with Afghanistan's leadership. Since 2022, Afghanistan has imported gas, oil, and wheat from Russia, marking the first major economic deal after the Taliban returned to power, facing international isolation following 20 years of war against US-led forces. Omari expressed concern about Afghan refugees living in Iran who could become victims of Israel's attacks. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) estimates that nearly 4.5 million Afghan nationals reside in Iran. "Any kind of damage that occurs there is absolutely unsatisfactory for our nation and our people, especially for many of our refugees who live there and are our brothers," he said. Reuters
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Public Works Ministry, customs department discuss projects to rehabilitate border crossings
AMMAN — Minister of Public Works and Housing Maher Abul Samen and Director General of the Customs Department Major General Ahmad Akalik on Wednesday discussed key infrastructure projects aimed at modernising Jordan's border facilities and enhancing customs procedures. Talks during the meeting reviewed completed customs infrastructure designs and implementation tenders, including the new customs escort buildings in Wadi Al Yutum and Al Sultaniah, which will be overseen by the ministry's technical teams, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Attending officials stressed that the tender for a new customs escort facility in Azraq is ready for issuance later this month. discussions also covered constructing a secure truck lane for hazardous materials at the Omari border crossing, which will feature a 'fully integrated' electronic gate, as well as the "Drive Thru" initiative to streamline customs procedures by establishing unified service windows at the end of inspection lanes. The meeting also addressed operational challenges, particularly at the Omari border crossing, which is currently processing around 1,000 trucks per day. Akalik highlighted upcoming improvements, including the implementation of the "escorted convoys" system in cooperation with security agencies and the launch of a pre-clearance system for goods starting next month to accelerate customs processing. These projects align with Jordan's broader customs modernisation strategy, which focuses on integrated management systems and the transition to a unified electronic environment. Abul Samen reiterated the government's commitment to transforming border crossings into 'smart, efficient' systems that balance trade facilitation with national economic protection. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
