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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait's Ministry of Finance wins Sharjah Award for Public Finance
KUWAIT CITY, May 29: Kuwait's Ministry of Finance has been awarded the Sharjah Award for Public Finance 2024–2025 in the institutional category, recognizing it as a distinguished entity in delivering financial services. The award was granted among participants from 17 countries. Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Noura Al-Fassam, stated in a press release on Wednesday that this recognition adds to the Ministry's growing record in modernizing financial services. She emphasized that it reflects the ongoing collaboration across ministry departments to improve financial performance and enhance service quality. Al-Fassam affirmed the Ministry's commitment to further developing its financial services, in alignment with Cabinet directives aimed at digitizing services and achieving full digital transformation. According to the statement, Undersecretary Aseel Al-Munifi accepted the award on behalf of the Ministry. The Ministry's submission included its digital payment platform for government services—which supports local and credit card payments, the Stamp application, electronic wallets, Gulf cards, and Apple Pay— as well as a prepaid credit card project enabling government agencies to carry out online purchases, pay government fees, and manage financial obligations efficiently. The Ministry noted that the award affirms its leading role in advancing financial legislation, modernizing government payment systems, and adapting to rapid changes in revenue collection and procurement. These developments are part of broader efforts to streamline documentation processes through digital platforms. Held biennially, the Sharjah Award for Public Finance is organized under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Executive Council. The award ceremony was presided over by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Central Finance Department, and attended by ministers, undersecretaries, department heads, and representatives from the financial sector across the UAE and other Arab countries.
Morocco World
17-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
German Official Commends Morocco as ‘Strategic and Reliable' Migration Partner
Rabat — Germany's special federal government delegate for migration agreements, Joachim Stamp, has commended Morocco as a 'strategic and reliable' partner in managing migration issues. Stamp made these remarks during the third meeting of the Permanent Moroccan-German Migration Group held in Essaouira. During the meeting, Stamp recalled the robust partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to strengthening migration cooperation. 'Our collaboration with Morocco is built on mutual respect and a common vision that views migration as a driver for development,' he said. The German official spoke of the Moroccan community's valuable contributions in Germany, describing their presence as an enrichment to German society. Meanwhile, he pointed to Germany's new skilled immigration law, allowing for more opportunities for young Moroccans seeking to work, study, or train in the European country. Speaking of bilateral economic ties between the two countries, Stamp expressed satisfaction, particularly in renewable energy, referring to the German-supported wind energy projects in Essaouira. The meeting focused on cooperation regarding both regular and irregular migration, with special attention given to promoting legal mobility pathways and developing joint initiatives that position migration as a catalyst for mutual development. Marking the third meeting between the countries on migration issues, the recent meeting reflects growing bilateral cooperation between Morocco and Germany. Both countries have been exploring economic, security, and cultural cooperation opportunities to level up their bilateral ties. Read also: Morocco, Germany Reiterate Determination to Boost Security Cooperation In 2024, both countries showed a willingness to boost their economic collaboration, as Morocco's Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour participated in the 3rd Africa Trade and Invest Forum in Frankfurt. The Moroccan minister's participation constituted an opportunity to hold discussions with German industry leaders to explore cooperation opportunities in sectors like green hydrogen, automotive manufacturing, and advanced industrial technologies.
Calgary Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampeders rookie camp: Day 1 brings excitement, hope and top draft pick Damien Alford
Article content In 42 games, including 28 starts with the Orange, Alford made 67 catches for 1,291 yards — an average of 19.3 yards per catch — and seven touchdowns. His most productive season came in 2023 when he had 33 receptions for 610 yards and three scores. Article content Alford then transferred through the NCAA portal to Utah, but his late arrival there meant just four games played with the Utes in 2024, and he did not record any stats. Article content 'Obviously, there were some questions around his 2024 season at Utah,' said Stampeders director of Canadian scouting Dwayne Cameron. 'We were comfortable with the answers that we got both from Syracuse and Utah, and so it was an easy pick for us.' Article content Alford signed Tuesday with the Stampeders after recently attending rookie mini-camp with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and turning down at least one other invite to another NFL mini-camp. Article content 'The Stampeders drafted me first — they wanted me here and needed me here,' Alford said. 'So it was a no-brainer for me to come to Calgary now. Article content Article content Linebacker Fraser Sopik, 28, has announced his retirement from football after five CFL seasons. Article content A fourth-round draft pick by the Stampeders in 2019, Sopik re-signed with the club in February after spending two seasons in the CFL's East Division — one with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and one with the Toronto Argonauts — but is retiring due to an injury suffered during the off-season. Article content 'I could not thank the Calgary Stampeders more for drafting me in 2019 and giving me the opportunity to come back now,' said Sopik, who was inked by the Red and White to be a starting linebacker for 2025. 'Although it did not work out how I wanted it to, Calgary is a first-class organization and I am honoured to have been a Stamp.' Article content In 71 combined regular-season contests with the Stampeders, the Tiger-Cats and the Argonauts, Sopik had 90 defensive tackles, including four tackles for losses, 45 special-teams tackles, five sacks, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four knockdowns. He was crowned a Grey Cup champion with the Argos last November. Article content Article content 'Fraser is the type of guy that every team wants on its roster,' said Dickenson. 'He got hurt and got a little surgery, and he's not going to be able to play at least for a while. Article content Article content • Wright is in training camp as part of the CFL's QB internship program. He starred with Calgary's Ernest Manning High School before his U SPORTS freshman season last year with the Saskatchewan Huskies. Article content • Alford's inking completed the signing of all of the Stamps' 2025 draft class. The others putting their name on contracts were OL Christopher Fortin (first round, eighth overall), QB/RB Quincy Vaughn (second round), DB Anton Haie (third round), LB Nicky-Alexander Farinaccio (fourth round), WR Vyshonne Janusas (fifth round), RB Ludovick Choquette (sixth round), OL Matthew Stokman (seventh round), DL Max von Muehldorfer (seventh round) and DB Ashton Miller-Melancon.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Titleist releases WedgeWorks Tour Toe Stamp wedges
Titleist releases WedgeWorks Tour Toe Stamp wedges A growing number of players on the PGA Tour have been requesting this throwback styling be added to their wedges, and now you can get it too. Over the last few years, Titleist's Vokey Design PGA Tour rep, Aaron Dill, has been getting more and more requests from players like Wyndham Clark, Will Zalatoris and Tom Kim to remove the loft, bounce and grind markings from their wedges and replace that information with simple, old-school looking letters that signify what the club is. So, instead of leaving '46°' on the end of a pitching wedge, Dill polished the numbers off and stamped in a 'P.' Through its WedgeWorks program, Titleist Vokey Design is now making these Toe Stamp wedges available to the public, while supplies last. Each of the Toe Stamp wedges has a raw steel finish, which means the metal will rust over time with exposure to moisture, and they come in a limited number of lofts and sole grinds: P: 46.10F 46.10F G: 50.08F, 52.08F 50.08F, 52.08F S: 54.10S, 54.14F, 56.10S, 56.14F 54.10S, 54.14F, 56.10S, 56.14F L: 58.08M, 58.12D, 60.04T, 60.08M Aside from the unique stamping, the WedgeWorks Toe Stamp wedges are identical to raw-finished versions of the standard SM10 wedges. The center of gravity (CG) location in Vokey SM10 wedges gets progressively higher as lofts increase. While extra mass low in the stronger lofts helps them produce a ball flight that performs like an extension of a player's iron set, adding mass to a higher position behind the topline in the higher-lofted clubs pulls the CG location up and encourages a lower flight. Titleist also makes the grooves in pitching and gap wedges deep and narrow, like an iron's groove because those clubs are often played with a full swing from the fairway or fairway rough. However, the grooves in the sand and lob wedges are wider and shallower to get water, sand and debris off the face more efficiently on shots hit around the green. The WedgeWorks Toe Stamp wedges are available in right hand only and come standard with True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shafts and Titleist Universal 360 grips for $249 each. Golfers can purchase them at authorized Titleist pro shops and Customization options like additional stamping, paint fill colors, different shaft bands and grips are also available for additional charges.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 golf balls, Vokey Toe-Stamp wedges, RORS Proto irons and more
2025 golf balls, Vokey Toe-Stamp wedges, RORS Proto irons and more Find your ideal golf ball, learn about Vokey's new Toe Stamp wedges, check out TaylorMade's RORS Proto irons and more. Scottie Scheffler's win Sunday at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson marked the 10th time the world's No. 1 player has won a tournament using a TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck putter. For years, mallet putters like the Spider Tour X—even mid-sized mallets—were viewed mainly as options for golfers looking for more forgiveness, especially those who missed the center of the face. And while mallets typically offer more stability than traditional blade putters, that's not why Scheffler made the switch. Two years ago, while the rest of Scheffler's game was rock solid, his putting was in a slump. As I wrote last season, he began experimenting with Spider models because their larger crowns made room for more prominent alignment aids. Why? Occasionally, Scheffler set up with the ball slightly toward the heel, rather than the center of the face. 'This Spider putter is really easy for me to line up,' Scheffler said before the 2024 Players Championship. 'I don't have to use the line on the ball. I line the putter up really well, and I line up in the middle of the face—pretty much as simple as that. Kind of gives me just a really good visual." The takeaway for recreational players: With today's variety of neck and hosel options, it's time to move past the idea that mallets are just for golfers who struggle with consistency. Modern mallet putters can be a fit for a wide range of putting strokes and preferences.
