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LBCI
3 days ago
- Business
- LBCI
Interrogation of former Lebanese Economy Minister Amin Salam postponed until next Thursday
Lebanon's top public prosecutor, Judge Jamal Al-Hajjar, has postponed until next Thursday the continuation of the interrogation of former Economy Minister Amin Salam, according to the state-run National News Agency (NNA). The postponement comes after Salam's lawyer, Samer Al-Hajj, submitted documents intended to refute allegations made in a formal complaint filed by the Parliamentary Committee on Economy. The complaint alleges that the former minister committed forgery, embezzled public funds, and engaged in blackmailing insurance companies.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to brief Parliamentary panel on issues related to Pakistan
'Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri would brief a Parliamentary Committee on Monday (May 19, 2025) on the India-Pakistan military conflict in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The briefing would be held around 4 p.m.,' sources said. The meeting comes against the backdrop of the Indian armed forces carrying out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military actions between the two countries. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on halting all military actions on May 10, 2025. Mr. Misri will brief the panel, chaired by Congress member Shashi Tharoor, on the "current foreign policy developments regarding India and Pakistan" on Monday (May 19, 2025) and Tuesday (May 20, 2025). The Committee on water resources, chaired by BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy, is scheduled to be briefed by officers of various government departments on issues such as flood scenarios, protection of river banks, soil erosion, relief measures during monsoon, including rivers flowing across the border. The government has decided to send all-party delegations to 33 global capitals to brief global leaders on India's resolve to deal with terrorism firmly against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.
Jordan Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Jordanian-Emirati Parliamentary Committee discusses cooperation
AMMAN — The Jordanian-Emirati Parliamentary Committee, chaired by MP Ahmad Asha, met on Wednesday with the Chargé d'Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Jordan, Hamad Al Matrooshi, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Asha highlighted the deep-rooted Jordanian-Emirati ties under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praising the "strong" progress in relations across various sectors. He underscored the potential for increased cooperation in agriculture and investment, noting Jordan's "strong" capabilities in the agricultural sector and its favourable investment environment. Asha affirmed the committee's commitment to facilitating Emirati investments and coordinating with relevant authorities to remove any obstacles, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Matrooshi expressed appreciation for the "close" ties between the two nations and affirmed the UAE's commitment to expanding cooperation, particularly in parliamentary and investment fields. He noted that the UAE welcomes Jordanian investors and offers full support through a specialised economic team at the embassy. Matrooshi also emphasised the importance of backing Emirati investors operating in Jordan and expanding cooperation in agriculture, industry and trade. Committee members NaseemAbbadi, Ayman Badadweh, Abdul Nasser Khasawneh and Ayman Abu Hanieh commended the level of bilateral relations and stressed the need to enhance joint investments, especially in agriculture, which they identified as a key pillar of regional food security. Both sides concluded the meeting by reaffirming their commitment to continued dialogue and coordination to deepen the brotherly partnership and advance shared interests.
Daily Tribune
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Parliamentary Committee Finds Apartment Sizes Inadequate in Salman City Housing Plans
A Parliamentary Committee investigating housing plans in Salman City has found that the size of apartments is often inadequate for Bahraini families. The finding emerged during a field visit conducted by the committee to assess the effectiveness of housing projects presented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning. The visit, which included members of the committee, the Minister of Housing, and ministry officials, focused on evaluating the latest developments and addressing challenges faced by citizens. A key point of discussion was the size of apartments and housing units. The committee noted that the current apartment sizes were often inadequate for Bahraini families, especially considering the long waiting periods that often leave families needing larger homes to accommodate their growing size. Committee members underscored the need to revise designs and sizes to provide more suitable solutions for Bahraini families, taking into account citizens' aspirations and achieving sustainability in housing projects. Other aspects of the housing plans were also reviewed, including project implementation and service provision. The committee stressed that this visit is part of a series of field visits aimed at evaluating the reality of cities and residential complexes and ensuring the efficient implementation of projects in accordance with the National Housing Plan. They reiterated their commitment to cooperating with the Ministry of Housing to find practical solutions to current challenges, ensure fairness in the distribution of housing units, and improve the quality of life for citizens. The committee called for continued dialogue and coordination between the legislative and executive branches to enhance the performance of the housing sector and ensure the implementation of projects according to the highest standards, thereby fulfilling citizens' aspirations for adequate and sustainable housing.
