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Biz Bahrain
2 days ago
- Politics
- Biz Bahrain
SCE announces lifting fishing ban of Safi, Shaari, Andag fish
The Supreme Council for the Environment announced that the seasonal fishing ban on spangled Emperor (Shaari), rabbitfish (Safi) and seabream (Andag) fish in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain, effective from Saturday, May 31. The ban, which began in early April, forms part of national efforts to protect marine resources and promote their sustainability. The SCE underscored the General Directorate of Marine Resources' commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and regulating fishing activities in line with international environmental standards, to maintain a balance between economic utilisation and long-term sustainability of marine resources. The SCE clarified that the ban was implemented under Edict (2) of 2024 concerning the prohibition of catching Shaari, Safi, and Andag fish. The measure was introduced to safeguard fish stocks and support environmental balance, contributing directly to the rehabilitation of marine ecosystems and ensuring the sustainability of marine resources for future generations. The directorate commended the efforts of partner entities involved in monitoring and enforcement during the ban period and emphasised the importance of continued cooperation with regulatory authorities to achieve the national goals of protecting marine biodiversity and reinforcing the sustainability of marine resources. BNA(R)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Safi: The World's Best Wave That Was Kept Secret For Decades
It is with great pleasure that we announce our partnership with Now Now Media, led by legends Alan van Gysen (AVG) and Will Bendix, on their latest film Le Jardin: The Secret Story of Morocco's Most Incredible Wave. The film is part of Now Now's 'Origin Series' where they examine the history of the world's greatest waves and document all the chapters that came along ever since the first known surfers made the discovery. With Safi, that story begins with one man. 'While Anchor Point became the pride of Moroccan surfing, Safi remained hidden in plain sight. An industrial harbor town that sits halfway between Casablanca and Agadir and was known for its Sardines, not waves. Then, in the early 1980's, a surfer from Casablanca, Louic Soutif, got a job working in the port. When he arrived at work one morning, he looked across the bay, and could hardly believe what he saw. He told his friends about the wave but they found it hard to believe…so he surfed it on his own for the next two years.' When it's on, all agree it is one of the best right-handers in the world, if not the best. The only thing is that it's fickle, very fickle. Over the past few years, the miraculous wave also known as Ras Lafaa (The Head of the Snake), has only come to life a handful of times. Its reputation for perfection, along with good surf forecasting, has meant that it draws quite the crowd. But we're getting ahead of ourselves… The name Le Jardin (The Garden) was bestowed upon the wave to help keep it secret by the lucky few friends of Louic that surfed it for years to themselves. They used to rent a cheap house on the hill overlooking the wave and when one of their girlfriends came, she said, 'the house is eh, ok, but look at the garden', as she signaled to the view in front of the house. With their secret name, they could talk about it openly and not give away the location but, slowly but surely, the word started to get out. Knowing that one day the whole world would know about the perfect wave at Safi, they felt the need to call in a 'master', someone who could come and really show what could be done. That master was none other than Australian hellman, Ross Clarke Jones, who redefined what was possible at Safi by surfing the wave farther up the point than anyone had even seen. As he recalls, 'We showed up in the dark and slept in a little tent right there on the cliff. In the morning I woke up and saw the best right-hander I've ever seen in my life. Better than Jbay, better than Kirra, better than everything.' Le Jardin joins the Now Now Origin Series, alongside these other incredible films: Place of Thorns, The Story of Puerto Escondido. Chasing The Unicorn, A Mozambican Surf Story. Mirage, The Ever-Changing Story of Skeleton Bay. We caught up with AVG to hear about how he and Bendix approach their films. 'Well, coming from our perspective with Now Now Media, we find it super important to always work with local DPs, local filmers, and local talent. It's crucial to the success of these collaborative projects where you're bringing so many different things together–different eras, different decades–you really need to dig deep and work with the locals. Because you could never really know the full extent of things and I can only get so much content on one or two trips. I also don't have that history with the place. So when you identify someone who is exceptionally talented and very connected like Edwin Morales in Puerto Escondido and Amine Nader in Morocco, they've been a part of the community for a long time, they have respect. They've paid their dues and the community loves to see them be recognized. When we do our local premieres, like in Puerto or Safi, the whole community comes out to support and they get to stand on the stage and know that the film was possible because of their efforts. They deserve to shine as directors of photography and co-producers of these stories." The surfing and storytelling make this a must watch film for all surfers, and even non surfers would appreciate the cinematography, soundtrack, and overall experience of Le Jardin. Do yourself a favor and go and subscribe to the Now Now Media page on Youtube and like, comment, and share their films to support these stories and the incredible effort that goes into them. PS- keep your eyes peeled for a very special US premiere that is the The World's Best Wave That Was Kept Secret For Decades first appeared on Surfer on May 28, 2025
Rudaw Net
16-05-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraq begins registering land for Development Road
Also in Iraq Green Climate Fund approves Iraq's $1.3bn climate program Iraqi electoral body to open candidate registration May 25 Over 100 public figures denounce trial of Kirkuk Kurdish farmer as 'political' UN hails Iraq's repatriations from Syria ISIS detention camps A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Baghdad has begun the process of registering land along the Development Road route in the southern provinces. 'The cadastral maps for the Development Road project have been submitted to the provinces of Dhi Qar, Muthanna, Diwaniyah, and Basra,' Maysam Safi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation, told Rudaw on Thursday. The cadastral maps outline the ownership of lands along the project's route - whether state-owned or privately held - in order to take the necessary steps to register them under the relevant ministries involved in the Development Road project. 'These maps include the numbers of land plots and parcels that fall along the Development Road,' Safi said. Spanning 1,200 kilometers, the Development Road project begins at Basra's Faw Port on the Persian Gulf and stretches to the northern borders with Turkey. The $17 billion corridor will feature both railways and highways designed to transport goods and passengers with the goal of making Iraq a trade hub. Safi said that secondary registration committees - led by the governors of the four provinces - will begin the process of registering lands along the Development Road route. Provincial councils must approve the route before construction can begin. Ahmed Ibrahim, spokesperson for the Dhi Qar Provincial Council, told Rudaw that the committees have not yet been formed and the project's route through the province has not been put to a vote. The council is scheduled to meet on May 20 to review and discuss the proposed map. The first phase of the Development Road project is expected to be completed by 2028, with final completion planned for 2050. Officials say the Development Road will strengthen Iraq's geopolitical standing, boost the national economy, and create thousands of jobs by linking the country to European markets via Turkey. However, it has been a point of contention between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which is concerned that there are no major highway or railway connections to the Kurdistan Region in the plan. Erbil has warned that centralizing trade routes through federal territories could weaken the Region's control over cross-border trade and customs excise.
Al Etihad
15-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Local manufacturing innovation comes to fore at Make it in the Emirates forum
15 May 2025 22:14 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)As the fourth edition of Make it in the Emirates forum, the UAE's largest industrial gathering, is approaching, key industrial leaders have highlighted the event's role as a platform for showcasing local manufacturing innovation and its alignment with the UAE's long-term economic UAE's premier manufacturing event, scheduled to take place from May 19 to 22 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, brings together innovators, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of industry. Speaking to Aletihad , Hassan Safi, Group CEO of Al Ain Farms Group, said participating in the Make it in the Emirates forum underscores the group's commitment to the UAE's vision for industrial growth and self-sufficiency. "This initiative provides an unparalleled platform to showcase our locally produced, high-quality dairy, camel milk, poultry, eggs and juices, forge strategic partnerships, and contribute to national food security."At Al Ain Farms Group, Emirati innovation is woven into every step of the production and product development journey, Safi noted. "We were among the first in the UAE to adopt automated milking systems and climate-controlled barns. We also introduced the country's first probiotic-enriched yoghurts and fresh milk in recyclable glass bottles."Their innovation strategy prioritises sustainability and consumer health, with ongoing research and also highlighted their focus on improving nutrition, developing eco-friendly packaging, and boosting efficiency with AI group's strength lies in being a fully integrated, UAE-based producer. "This means we control the entire value chain, from farm to shelf," he explained. "Unlike imported goods, we can respond instantly to market needs. In 2024 alone, 51% of our procurement value directly contributed to our In-Country Value (ICV) performance," Safi the Make it in the Emirates forum, Al Ain Farms will showcase their advancements in technology, including automated milking and feeding systems, energy-efficient barn cooling, and sustainable packaging technologies. Elaborating on their focus on sustainability, Safi said Al Ain Farms Group recycles over half a billion gallons of water annually for irrigation. It has also introduced recyclable glass packaging for milk products and successfully reduced more than 15% plastic in larger milk bottle packs, he added. In a statement to Aletihad, Future Pipe Industries (FPI), a company specialising in composite piping for the energy, water, and industrial sectors, pointed out its strategic alignment with the forum's vision. FPI said it views Make it in the Emirates as a driving force for fostering stronger partnerships and enhancing global visibility."Our mission goes beyond only providing access to fresh food - it cuts across the moral purpose of enabling life on land and growing industry in a sustainable way.""We joined the initiative to reinforce our commitment to national industrial growth, local value creation, and sustainable manufacturing excellence," FPI said. "It aligns closely with our vision to manufacture world-class composite piping systems locally while serving international infrastructure and energy markets."The company is specialised in producing high-performance composite pipes using cutting-edge winding techniques tailored to meet the precise needs of diverse applications. "This continuous innovation and adaptability ensure we deliver solutions with unmatched precision and efficiency," FPI the forum, FPI is presenting technologies such as continuous filament winding, helical filament winding, and its Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) technology."Our participation and innovation support the UAE's goal of becoming a global hub for advanced industries," the company said. "By investing in local talent, sustainable production, and R&D, we're contributing directly to UAE Vision 2031."
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Des Moines Afghan military refugees fear for lives after apparent deportation notices
DES MOINES, Iowa – Afghan refugees living in the Des Moines metro have recently begun receiving apparent deportation notices. For many who were American allies in the War Against Terrorism, they believe the clock is ticking down to a life-or-death decision. 'Since I heard that, and I seen those notices, trust me, I cannot eat well and I cannot sleep,' Shir A. Safi told WHO-13's Katie Kaplan. For Safi, he said his relationship with American troops began as a boy when he would walk three-and-a-half miles along an Interstate to get to school in Afghanistan. 'Their tanks would come there, and Taliban would fire on them from (the) mountains, and I had to hide behind their tanks,' he said. 'They give me shelter while there was fighting going on, and they would talk to me and ask me questions. And they became my friend because it was (an) everyday thing for me.' Safi said that on the day he took his final exam, he headed to an Afghan military recruitment office and signed up to join American forces in the war against terrorism. 'I fought for 12 and a half years alongside (sic) my American friends,' he said. In 2021, when American troops withdrew from the area and the Taliban took control, he was evacuated by the U.S. Government to Iowa and settled in Des Moines. After a fellow Afghan refugee was hit by a car and killed in the metro while crossing the street, he felt compelled to help. In 2022, he founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization 'Afghan Partners in Iowa' that now helps 1,250 Afghan refugee families who are living in Iowa under a federal Temporary Protected Status (TPS) assimilate to American life. 'I said, 'They just survived the horrible war in Afghanistan, and now they are dying in the street,'' he recalled. 'So, I (sic) decided that moment that I need to save them, I need to help them.' He now helps to coordinate English language classes and lessons in how to use modern technology, something he said many Afghan people, especially women, are not familiar with. The organization also helps the refugees build a resume and find employment in an area where they might already have skills, and are taught basic lessons in how to cross the street, how to find the bus routes and where to shop for groceries. But since April 6, Safi said roughly 200 of his clients have received deportation letters via email purportedly from Homeland Security stating, 'It is time for you to leave the United States.' He believes the U.S. Government sent the letters to the emails provided by the refugees in their registration paperwork. He said the letters have left him and other Afghan-American allies living in fear. 'My big concern is they will all be tortured and they will be killed, and that- in Afghanistan, in the hands of (the) Taliban- will not be easy,' he said. The letters have come weeks after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it was terminating the TPS status for Afghan refugees. The department provided a copy of a statement it first issued to the New York Times. 'Secretary Noem made the decision to terminate TPS for individuals from Afghanistan because the country's improved security situation and its stabilizing economy no longer prevent them from returning to their home country. Additionally, the termination furthers the national interest and the statutory provision that TPS is in fact designed to be temporary. Additionally, DHS records indicate that there are Afghan nationals who are TPS recipients who have been the subject of administrative investigations for fraud, public safety, and national security.' Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin: However, the U.S. Department of State, which is responsible for the country's foreign policy and relations, still has Afghanistan listed as a 'Level Four: Do Not Travel' advisory, citing, in part, due to civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. While the advisory is for American citizens, the details are at odds with some of Secretary Noem's findings. The statement, attributed to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, did not differentiate between Afghan refugees and Afghan military soldiers who aided American troops during combat. WHO-13 followed up with the DHS and asked if the Secretary was going to 'make any considerations for Afghan military soldiers who aided American soldiers,' and requested a statement on the matter, but did not receive a response. Safi said he was promised protection by American forces when he helped them during combat and that he is still hoping the letters to Afghan military allies are a mistake, and that the U.S Government will step in to protect its brothers in arms. WHO-13 reached out to Congressman Zach Nunn, who is an American military Veteran who served in the Middle East. He issued a statement that said he was aware of the situation and is working to see what the 'next steps will look like.' 'Upon learning of DHS actions, our team took immediate action including contacting both DHS and refugee advocate groups to get clarity and ensure transparency for people affected. As a combat veteran who led efforts saving hundreds of Americans and allies left behind by Biden's disastrous abandonment of Afghanistan, this is personal to me. We are working to confirm how many individuals in our communities received these notices, and to see what next steps will look like.' Rep. Zach Nunn WHO-13 also reached out to Governor Kim Reynolds' office for comment, but did not hear back. If you are interested in helping Afghan refugees in Iowa, you can donate your time and/or skills, or make a financial contribution through their website. If you would like to voice an opnion about Afghan military refugees who fear they may be deported, you are encouraged to write to your local Congressional representative. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
