mena Can Protest Movements in the MENA Region Turn COVID-19 Into an Opportunity for Change? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:07:38 +0000 29 April 2020 Dr Georges Fahmi Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme @GeorgesFahmi The COVID-19 pandemic will not in itself result in political change in the MENA region, that depends on the ability of both governments and protest movements to capitalize on this moment. After all, crises do not change the world - people do. 2020-04-28-covid-19-protest-movement-mena.jpg An aerial view shows the Lebanese capital Beirut's Martyrs Square that was until recent months the gathering place of anti-government demonstrators, almost deserted during the novel coronavirus crisis, on 26 March 2020. Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images. COVID-19 has offered regimes in the region the opportunity to end popular protest. The squares of Algiers, Baghdad, and Beirut – all packed with protesters over the past few months – are now empty due to the pandemic, and political gatherings have also been suspended. In Algeria, Iraq and Lebanon, COVID-19 has achieved what snipers, pro-regime propaganda, and even the economic crisis, could not.Moreover, political regimes have taken advantage of the crisis to expand their control over the political sphere by arresting their opponents, such as in Algeria where the authorities have cracked down on a number of active voices of the Hirak movement. Similarly, in Lebanon, security forces have used the pandemic as an excuse to crush sit-ins held in Martyr’s Square in Beirut and Nour Square in Tripoli.However, despite the challenges that the pandemic has brought, it also offers opportunities for protest movements in the region. While the crisis has put an end to popular mobilization in the streets, it has created new forms of activism in the shape of solidarity initiatives to help those affected by its consequences.In Iraq, for example, protest groups have directed their work towards awareness-raising and sharing essential food to help mitigate the problem of food shortages and rising prices across the country. In Algeria, Hirak activists have run online campaigns to raise awareness about the virus and have encouraged people to stay at home. Others have been cleaning and disinfecting public spaces. These initiatives increase the legitimacy of the protest movement, and if coupled with political messages, could offer these movements an important chance to expand their base of popular support.Exposes economic vulnerabilityEconomic grievances, corruption and poor provision of public services have been among the main concerns of this recent wave of protests. This pandemic only further exposes the levels of economic vulnerability in the region. COVID-19 is laying bare the socio-economic inequalities in MENA countries; this is particularly evident in the numbers of people engaged in the informal economy with no access to social security, including health insurance and pensions.Informal employment, approximately calculated by the share of the labour force not contributing to social security, is estimated to amount to 65.5% of total employment in Lebanon, 64.4% in Iraq, and 63.3% in Algeria. The crisis has underscored the vulnerability of this large percentage of the labour force who have been unable to afford the economic repercussions of following state orders to stay at home.The situation has also called attention to the vital need for efficient public services and healthcare systems. According to the fifth wave of the Arab Barometer, 74.4% of people in Lebanon are dissatisfied with their country’s healthcare services, as are 67.8% of people in Algeria and 66.5% in Iraq.Meanwhile, 66.2% of people in Lebanon believe it is necessary to pay a bribe in order to receive better healthcare, as do 56.2% of people in Iraq and 55.9% in Algeria. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for more government investment in public healthcare systems to render them more efficient and less corrupt, strengthening the protesters’ case for the need for radical socio-economic reforms.On the geopolitical level, the crisis puts into question the stability-focused approach of Western powers towards the region. For years, Western powers have directed their aid towards security forces in the interests of combating terrorism but COVID-19 has proved itself to be a much more lethal challenge to both the region and the West.Facing this new challenge requires international actors to reconsider their approach to include supporting health and education initiatives, as well as freedom of expression and transparency. As argued by Western policymakers themselves, it was China’s lack of transparency and slow response that enabled the proliferation of the virus, when it could have been contained in Wuhan back in December 2019.This crisis therefore offers regional protest movements the opportunity to capitalize on this moment and push back against the policies of Western powers that have invested in regional stability only to the extent of combating Islamic jihad. But crises do not change the world, people do. The COVID-19 pandemic will not in itself result in political change in the MENA region. Rather, it brings opportunities and risks that, when exploited, will allow political actors to advance their own agendas. While the crisis has put an end to popular mobilization and allowed regimes to tighten their grip over the political sphere, behind these challenges lie real opportunities for protest movements.The current situation represents a possibility for them to expand their popular base through solidarity initiatives and has exposed more widely the importance of addressing socio-economic inequalities. Finally, it offers the chance to challenge the stability-focused approach of Western powers towards the region which until now has predominantly focused on combating terrorism. Full Article
mena POSTPONED: Russia in MENA: An Update By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:45:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 26 March 2020 - 9:30am to 11:00am Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Nikolay Kozhanov, Research Associate Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University; Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House Chair: Sanam Vakil, Senior Research Fellow, Project Director, Future Dynamics of the Gulf, Middle East & North Africa Programme, Chatham House Russia’s Middle East policy is driven by a complex mixture of traditional factors (such as the ongoing confrontation with the West) and new trends. The Kremlin is keen to maintain its position as an influential external broker. However, it is not confident Russia would be able to respond effectively if forced into a reactive mode by other regional players. The Kremlin therefore seeks to retain initiative and shape the agenda according to its needs and resources. This makes prediction of Moscow’s next moves in the region a challenging, but not impossible, task.Nikolay Kozhanov will offer remarks on the changes that have taken place in Russia’s strategy since the publication of his research paper Russian Policy Across the Middle East: Motivations and Methods (2018).PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Middle East and North Africa Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
mena Webinar: How is the MENA Region Dealing with the COVID-19 Outbreak? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:40:01 +0000 Research Event 2 April 2020 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm Event participants Omar Dewachi, Associate Professor of Medical Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Rutgers UniversityTin Hinane El Kadi, Associate Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham HouseModerator: Sanam Vakil, Deputy Head & Senior Research Fellow, MENA Programme, Chatham House At this webinar, part of the Chatham House MENA Programme Online Event Series, experts will explore how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the economy, state-society relations and healthcare throughout the Middle East and North Africa. How are governments handling this crisis and what measures have they put in place to stop the spread of the virus? Why are some governments withholding information about the number of cases? What has the response from the public been so far? How is this affecting the region and how does it compare to the global picture?The event will be held on the record. Department/project Middle East and North Africa Programme Reni Zhelyazkova Programme Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Programme +44 (0)20 7314 3624 Email Full Article
Reni Zhelyazkova Programme Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Programme +44 (0)20 7314 3624 Email
mena Virtual Roundtable: Russia in MENA By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:30:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 3 April 2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Event participants Nikolay Kozhanov, Research Associate Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University, Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseTim Eaton, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham HouseChair: Sanam Vakil, Senior Research Fellow, Project Director, Future Dynamics of the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House Russia’s Middle East policy is driven by a complex mixture of traditional factors (such as the ongoing confrontation with the West) and new trends. The Kremlin is keen to maintain its position as an influential external broker. However, it is not confident Russia would be able to respond effectively if forced into a reactive mode by other regional players. The Kremlin therefore seeks to retain initiative and shape the agenda according to its needs and resources. This makes prediction of Moscow’s next moves in the region a challenging, but not impossible, task.Nikolay Kozhanov will offer remarks on the changes that have taken place in Russia’s strategy since the publication of his research paper Russian Policy Across the Middle East: Motivations and Methods (2018), while Tim Eaton will explore Russia's increasing engagement in the Libyan conflict, and its now central role in Libya's diplomacy. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Russian Foreign Policy Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
mena Webinar: The Environmental Crisis in the MENA Region – Impacts and Mitigation By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:40:01 +0000 Research Event 16 April 2020 - 11:30am to 12:30pm Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Glada Lahn, Senior Research Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Chatham HouseGreg Shapland, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House Moderator: Sanam Vakil, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House The event will be livestreamed on the MENA Programme Facebook page.Climate and environmental issues have largely been marginalized in discussions about the Middle East and North Africa region and yet are critical to peace and security. In this webinar, experts will explore mounting pressures including those related to water (reduced, less reliable and more polluted sources), extreme temperatures, air pollution, land degradation and sea-level rise. Panelists will discuss the potential impact of worsening environmental conditions and what the region's governments can do to protect the health and livelihoods of their peoples.This webinar is part of the Chatham House MENA Programme's Online Event Series and will be held on the record. Department/project Middle East and North Africa Programme Reni Zhelyazkova Programme Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Programme +44 (0)20 7314 3624 Email Full Article
Reni Zhelyazkova Programme Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa Programme +44 (0)20 7314 3624 Email
mena Can Protest Movements in the MENA Region Turn COVID-19 Into an Opportunity for Change? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:07:38 +0000 29 April 2020 Dr Georges Fahmi Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme @GeorgesFahmi The COVID-19 pandemic will not in itself result in political change in the MENA region, that depends on the ability of both governments and protest movements to capitalize on this moment. After all, crises do not change the world - people do. 2020-04-28-covid-19-protest-movement-mena.jpg An aerial view shows the Lebanese capital Beirut's Martyrs Square that was until recent months the gathering place of anti-government demonstrators, almost deserted during the novel coronavirus crisis, on 26 March 2020. Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images. COVID-19 has offered regimes in the region the opportunity to end popular protest. The squares of Algiers, Baghdad, and Beirut – all packed with protesters over the past few months – are now empty due to the pandemic, and political gatherings have also been suspended. In Algeria, Iraq and Lebanon, COVID-19 has achieved what snipers, pro-regime propaganda, and even the economic crisis, could not.Moreover, political regimes have taken advantage of the crisis to expand their control over the political sphere by arresting their opponents, such as in Algeria where the authorities have cracked down on a number of active voices of the Hirak movement. Similarly, in Lebanon, security forces have used the pandemic as an excuse to crush sit-ins held in Martyr’s Square in Beirut and Nour Square in Tripoli.However, despite the challenges that the pandemic has brought, it also offers opportunities for protest movements in the region. While the crisis has put an end to popular mobilization in the streets, it has created new forms of activism in the shape of solidarity initiatives to help those affected by its consequences.In Iraq, for example, protest groups have directed their work towards awareness-raising and sharing essential food to help mitigate the problem of food shortages and rising prices across the country. In Algeria, Hirak activists have run online campaigns to raise awareness about the virus and have encouraged people to stay at home. Others have been cleaning and disinfecting public spaces. These initiatives increase the legitimacy of the protest movement, and if coupled with political messages, could offer these movements an important chance to expand their base of popular support.Exposes economic vulnerabilityEconomic grievances, corruption and poor provision of public services have been among the main concerns of this recent wave of protests. This pandemic only further exposes the levels of economic vulnerability in the region. COVID-19 is laying bare the socio-economic inequalities in MENA countries; this is particularly evident in the numbers of people engaged in the informal economy with no access to social security, including health insurance and pensions.Informal employment, approximately calculated by the share of the labour force not contributing to social security, is estimated to amount to 65.5% of total employment in Lebanon, 64.4% in Iraq, and 63.3% in Algeria. The crisis has underscored the vulnerability of this large percentage of the labour force who have been unable to afford the economic repercussions of following state orders to stay at home.The situation has also called attention to the vital need for efficient public services and healthcare systems. According to the fifth wave of the Arab Barometer, 74.4% of people in Lebanon are dissatisfied with their country’s healthcare services, as are 67.8% of people in Algeria and 66.5% in Iraq.Meanwhile, 66.2% of people in Lebanon believe it is necessary to pay a bribe in order to receive better healthcare, as do 56.2% of people in Iraq and 55.9% in Algeria. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for more government investment in public healthcare systems to render them more efficient and less corrupt, strengthening the protesters’ case for the need for radical socio-economic reforms.On the geopolitical level, the crisis puts into question the stability-focused approach of Western powers towards the region. For years, Western powers have directed their aid towards security forces in the interests of combating terrorism but COVID-19 has proved itself to be a much more lethal challenge to both the region and the West.Facing this new challenge requires international actors to reconsider their approach to include supporting health and education initiatives, as well as freedom of expression and transparency. As argued by Western policymakers themselves, it was China’s lack of transparency and slow response that enabled the proliferation of the virus, when it could have been contained in Wuhan back in December 2019.This crisis therefore offers regional protest movements the opportunity to capitalize on this moment and push back against the policies of Western powers that have invested in regional stability only to the extent of combating Islamic jihad. But crises do not change the world, people do. The COVID-19 pandemic will not in itself result in political change in the MENA region. Rather, it brings opportunities and risks that, when exploited, will allow political actors to advance their own agendas. While the crisis has put an end to popular mobilization and allowed regimes to tighten their grip over the political sphere, behind these challenges lie real opportunities for protest movements.The current situation represents a possibility for them to expand their popular base through solidarity initiatives and has exposed more widely the importance of addressing socio-economic inequalities. Finally, it offers the chance to challenge the stability-focused approach of Western powers towards the region which until now has predominantly focused on combating terrorism. Full Article
mena Can Protest Movements in the MENA Region Turn COVID-19 Into an Opportunity for Change? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:07:38 +0000 29 April 2020 Dr Georges Fahmi Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme @GeorgesFahmi The COVID-19 pandemic will not in itself result in political change in the MENA region, that depends on the ability of both governments and protest movements to capitalize on this moment. After all, crises do not change the world - people do. 2020-04-28-covid-19-protest-movement-mena.jpg An aerial view shows the Lebanese capital Beirut's Martyrs Square that was until recent months the gathering place of anti-government demonstrators, almost deserted during the novel coronavirus crisis, on 26 March 2020. Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images. COVID-19 has offered regimes in the region the opportunity to end popular protest. The squares of Algiers, Baghdad, and Beirut – all packed with protesters over the past few months – are now empty due to the pandemic, and political gatherings have also been suspended. In Algeria, Iraq and Lebanon, COVID-19 has achieved what snipers, pro-regime propaganda, and even the economic crisis, could not.Moreover, political regimes have taken advantage of the crisis to expand their control over the political sphere by arresting their opponents, such as in Algeria where the authorities have cracked down on a number of active voices of the Hirak movement. Similarly, in Lebanon, security forces have used the pandemic as an excuse to crush sit-ins held in Martyr’s Square in Beirut and Nour Square in Tripoli.However, despite the challenges that the pandemic has brought, it also offers opportunities for protest movements in the region. While the crisis has put an end to popular mobilization in the streets, it has created new forms of activism in the shape of solidarity initiatives to help those affected by its consequences.In Iraq, for example, protest groups have directed their work towards awareness-raising and sharing essential food to help mitigate the problem of food shortages and rising prices across the country. In Algeria, Hirak activists have run online campaigns to raise awareness about the virus and have encouraged people to stay at home. Others have been cleaning and disinfecting public spaces. These initiatives increase the legitimacy of the protest movement, and if coupled with political messages, could offer these movements an important chance to expand their base of popular support.Exposes economic vulnerabilityEconomic grievances, corruption and poor provision of public services have been among the main concerns of this recent wave of protests. This pandemic only further exposes the levels of economic vulnerability in the region. COVID-19 is laying bare the socio-economic inequalities in MENA countries; this is particularly evident in the numbers of people engaged in the informal economy with no access to social security, including health insurance and pensions.Informal employment, approximately calculated by the share of the labour force not contributing to social security, is estimated to amount to 65.5% of total employment in Lebanon, 64.4% in Iraq, and 63.3% in Algeria. The crisis has underscored the vulnerability of this large percentage of the labour force who have been unable to afford the economic repercussions of following state orders to stay at home.The situation has also called attention to the vital need for efficient public services and healthcare systems. According to the fifth wave of the Arab Barometer, 74.4% of people in Lebanon are dissatisfied with their country’s healthcare services, as are 67.8% of people in Algeria and 66.5% in Iraq.Meanwhile, 66.2% of people in Lebanon believe it is necessary to pay a bribe in order to receive better healthcare, as do 56.2% of people in Iraq and 55.9% in Algeria. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for more government investment in public healthcare systems to render them more efficient and less corrupt, strengthening the protesters’ case for the need for radical socio-economic reforms.On the geopolitical level, the crisis puts into question the stability-focused approach of Western powers towards the region. For years, Western powers have directed their aid towards security forces in the interests of combating terrorism but COVID-19 has proved itself to be a much more lethal challenge to both the region and the West.Facing this new challenge requires international actors to reconsider their approach to include supporting health and education initiatives, as well as freedom of expression and transparency. As argued by Western policymakers themselves, it was China’s lack of transparency and slow response that enabled the proliferation of the virus, when it could have been contained in Wuhan back in December 2019.This crisis therefore offers regional protest movements the opportunity to capitalize on this moment and push back against the policies of Western powers that have invested in regional stability only to the extent of combating Islamic jihad. But crises do not change the world, people do. The COVID-19 pandemic will not in itself result in political change in the MENA region. Rather, it brings opportunities and risks that, when exploited, will allow political actors to advance their own agendas. While the crisis has put an end to popular mobilization and allowed regimes to tighten their grip over the political sphere, behind these challenges lie real opportunities for protest movements.The current situation represents a possibility for them to expand their popular base through solidarity initiatives and has exposed more widely the importance of addressing socio-economic inequalities. Finally, it offers the chance to challenge the stability-focused approach of Western powers towards the region which until now has predominantly focused on combating terrorism. Full Article
mena Virtual Roundtable: Russia in MENA By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:30:02 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 3 April 2020 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm Event participants Nikolay Kozhanov, Research Associate Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University, Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham HouseTim Eaton, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham HouseChair: Sanam Vakil, Senior Research Fellow, Project Director, Future Dynamics of the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House Russia’s Middle East policy is driven by a complex mixture of traditional factors (such as the ongoing confrontation with the West) and new trends. The Kremlin is keen to maintain its position as an influential external broker. However, it is not confident Russia would be able to respond effectively if forced into a reactive mode by other regional players. The Kremlin therefore seeks to retain initiative and shape the agenda according to its needs and resources. This makes prediction of Moscow’s next moves in the region a challenging, but not impossible, task.Nikolay Kozhanov will offer remarks on the changes that have taken place in Russia’s strategy since the publication of his research paper Russian Policy Across the Middle East: Motivations and Methods (2018), while Tim Eaton will explore Russia's increasing engagement in the Libyan conflict, and its now central role in Libya's diplomacy. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Russia and Eurasia Programme, Russian Foreign Policy Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
mena POSTPONED: Russia in MENA: An Update By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:45:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 26 March 2020 - 9:30am to 11:00am Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Nikolay Kozhanov, Research Associate Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University; Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House Chair: Sanam Vakil, Senior Research Fellow, Project Director, Future Dynamics of the Gulf, Middle East & North Africa Programme, Chatham House Russia’s Middle East policy is driven by a complex mixture of traditional factors (such as the ongoing confrontation with the West) and new trends. The Kremlin is keen to maintain its position as an influential external broker. However, it is not confident Russia would be able to respond effectively if forced into a reactive mode by other regional players. The Kremlin therefore seeks to retain initiative and shape the agenda according to its needs and resources. This makes prediction of Moscow’s next moves in the region a challenging, but not impossible, task.Nikolay Kozhanov will offer remarks on the changes that have taken place in Russia’s strategy since the publication of his research paper Russian Policy Across the Middle East: Motivations and Methods (2018).PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Middle East and North Africa Programme Anna Morgan Administrator, Ukraine Forum +44 (0)20 7389 3274 Email Full Article
mena First blood : a cultural study of menarche / Sally Dammery. By www.catalog.slsa.sa.gov.au Published On :: Menarche. Full Article
mena The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the kidney, amenable to direct surgical interference / by W. Bruce Clarke. By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: London : H.K. Lewis, 1886. Full Article
mena RCMP charge Yellowknife man with murder in connection to death of Breanna Menacho By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:00:00 EDT Yellowknife RCMP confirmed the death of the missing 22-year-old woman on Friday and charged 27-year-old Devon Larabie in connection with her death. Full Article News/Canada/North
mena Der Weg zu widerstandsfähigem Wachstum führt über internationale Zusammenarbeit By www.bis.org Published On :: 2017-06-25T10:30:00Z German translation of the BIS Press Release on the presentation of the Annual Report (25 June 2017) Full Article
mena Three guitars on the promenade By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 30 May 2014 14:37:28 +0000 A group of believers worshiping Jesus in public leads to the opportunity to share the Gospel with a young, religious Jew. Full Article
mena MENAnews: Shared grief opens door to share hope By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:03:14 +0000 An unexpected connection on a prayer walk leads to multiple opportunities to share spiritual truth with one Muslim family. Full Article
mena Age at Menarche and Age at First Sexual Intercourse: A Prospective Cohort Study By pediatrics.aappublications.org Published On :: 2013-11-11T00:07:46-08:00 Young age at first sexual intercourse (FSI) is related to risk-taking behaviors and negative outcomes. Previous studies using a cohort or cross-sectional design have concluded that younger age at menarche (AAM) is related to younger age at FSI.This large birth cohort study is the first to address the temporal relationship between AAM and FSI. We found that younger AAM does not confer higher risk of early FSI, whether in terms of calendar age or time since menarche. (Read the full article) Full Article
mena The Libyan crisis as seen from N’Djamena By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:00:00 GMT Of the three political upheavals that have hit the Maghreb since the beginning of 2011, the Libyan crisis seems to be the most dangerous. First of all for Libya, because the popular uprising has taken the form of an armed rebellion that has cut the country in two; second, for the West, now that NATO, under the cover of United Nations Resolution 1973 (2011) and in order to protect the civilian population, has entered the conflict on the side of the rebels, rashly gambling on a speedy war; and finally, for the region as a whole, because the conflict recently "overflowed" into Tunisia, and neighbouring countries are beginning to feel its humanitarian consequences. Full Article
mena Cameroun : au-delà de Boko Haram, la menace insidieuse du radicalisme religieux By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:00:00 GMT L’image de havre de paix dans une région en proie aux conflits dont bénéficiait le Cameroun a volé en éclats depuis l’irruption de Boko Haram en 2013 au nord du pays. Ce mouvement, devenu l’Etat islamique en Afrique de l’Ouest en mars 2015, revendique son affiliation à Daech. Néanmoins, l’apparition brutale et sanglante de ce djihadisme africain est moins liée à l’essor de Daech en Irak et en Syrie qu’aux bouleversements du paysage religieux de l’Afrique en général et du Cameroun en particulier. Full Article
mena Tastefully modified new-gen Isuzu V-Cross looks awesome and menacing! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T16:10:00+05:30 Someone thought to take an all-new third-generation Isuzu D-Max V-Cross and turn it up to eleven! Feel free to welcome this Thailand customised Japanese pick-up truck. Full Article
mena Dubai and Mena: 7th International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Summit By www.lawyersclubindia.com Published On :: Legal Plus creates and manages annual summit, forum and seminar throughout Asia, Middle East and Europe and partners with leading industry global companies to promote the ever changing landscape on essential legal, financial, regulatory and compliance issues. These events are invitation only, tailored to general/corporate counsel, chief compliance & risk professionals, accountants, directors, private practice lawyer to gain up to date skills, information and expert advice from the expert practitioners speaking at the events. The events will also provide them with essential knowledge to assist to run their business with transparency, integrity as well as up to date knowledge to make their company a leader in their field. For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please visit our website or contact Jason Sinclair at Jason.Sinclair@legalplus-asia.com or call +852 9262 2838. The Dubai & MENA: 7th International Arbitration & Corporate Crime Summit will be held at Shangri-La Dubai Hotel on 22 January 2020. The event will bring together international and local speakers to present the most up to date information on Arbitration and Corporate Crime. It will also be an excellent opportunity to catch-up and meet fellow legal professionals in the region. Registration is now open. Contact us today or view the latest flyer for registration and program details. Click here to Download the Brochure Registration Enquiry: bettina.yan@legalplus-asia.com Speaking / sponsor Enquiry: jason.sinclair@legalplus-asia.com Speakers: John Bishop, International Independent, Arbitrator, Chairman - AM Session Adrian Darbishire QC, QEB Hollis Whiteman, Chairman - PM Session Robert Stephen, Registrar, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre (DIFC-LCIA) - Opening Address Yves Derains, Founding Partner, Derains & Gharavi International - Keynote Speaker Sami Houerbi, Director for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Abu Dhabi/Tunis; Partner, Houerbi Law Firm Moderator - Grand Keynote Panel And many more Complimentary seats for In-house/ General Counsel. Contact us at: legalpluseventsasia@legalplus-asia.com to secure your seat. Condition applies. To read more in details about the event, click here Full Article
mena Renewable Energy in MENA Area to Double Next Year, Desertec Says By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2014-03-07T12:47:00Z Clean energy assets in the Middle East and North Africa will more than double in capacity by the end of next year, the Dii GmbH industry association said. Full Article Wind Power Solar
mena Delta Gov Takes Further Step To Tackle Flood Menace … Approves More Work At Asaba International Airport By blanknewsonline.wordpress.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:32:28 +0000 Nigeria (Blank NEWS Online) –: In addition to the actions taken so far by the Delta State Government to address the menace of flood in Asaba, the state capital, further […] Full Article News
mena Dentons Hong Kong Wins at the <em>IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards</em> 2020 and Recognised at the <em>Asian-mena Counsel: Deals of the Year</em> 2019 By hongkong.dentons.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Dentons Hong Kong has been recognised for its work at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2020 and Asian-mena Counsel: Deals of the Year 2019. These recognitions have highlighted the capabilities of the Firm in a wide range of practice areas. Full Article Banking and Finance Derivatives and Structured Products Mergers and Acquisitions Hong Kong
mena Seagulls aren't menaces – they are fascinating and complex creatures By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Gulls are often misunderstood. Many people think of them as chip-stealing pests, but that's just because they haven't spent the time to get to know them, says Madeleine Goumas Full Article
mena A New Gorilla Adenoviral Vector with Natural Lung Tropism Avoids Liver Toxicity and Is Amenable to Capsid Engineering and Vector Retargeting [Gene Delivery] By jvi.asm.org Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:00:46-07:00 Human adenoviruses have many attractive features for gene therapy applications. However, the high prevalence of preexisting immunity against these viruses in general populations worldwide has greatly limited their clinical utility. In addition, the most commonly used human adenovirus, human adenovirus subgroup C serotype 5 (HAd5), when systemically administered, triggers systemic inflammation and toxicity, with the liver being the most severely affected organ. Here, we evaluated the utility and safety of a new low-seroprevalence gorilla adenovirus (GAd; GC46) as a gene transfer vector in mice. Biodistribution studies revealed that systemically administered GAd had a selective and robust lung endothelial cell (EC) tropism with minimal vector expression throughout many other organs and tissues. Administration of a high dose of GAd accomplished extensive transgene expression in the lung yet elicited no detectable inflammatory histopathology in this organ. Furthermore, GAd, unlike HAd5, did not exhibit hepatotropism or induce liver inflammatory toxicity in mice, demonstrating the exceptional safety profile of the vector vis-à-vis systemic utility. We further demonstrated that the GAd capsid fiber shared the flexibility of the HAd5 equivalent for permitting genetic modification; GAd with the pan-EC-targeting ligand myeloid cell-binding peptide (MBP) incorporated in the capsid displayed a reduced lung tropism and efficiently retargeted gene expression to vascular beds in other organs. IMPORTANCE In the aggregate, our mouse studies suggest that GAd is a promising gene therapy vector that utilizes lung ECs as a source of therapeutic payload production and a highly desirable toxicity profile. Further genetic engineering of the GAd capsid holds the promise of in vivo vector tropism modification and targeting. Full Article
mena The progressive development of microfabrics from initial deposition to slump deformation: an example from a modern sedimenary melange on the Nankai Prism By jgs.lyellcollection.org Published On :: 2020-05-04T02:10:48-07:00 The progressive development of microfabrics from initial deposition to slump deformation and then a submarine slide was investigated in an active subduction zone using cores recovered during the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Expedition 333. A Pleistocene–Holocene sequence was recovered at Site C0018A, which was located on a slope basin on the footwall of the megasplay fault in the Nankai Trough, SW Japan. Six mass-transport deposit units intercalated with coherent intervals were recovered from the upper 190 m of the drilled succession. The initial microfabrics in the undeformed hemipelagic sediments were characterized by random and porous fabrics composed predominantly of clay aggregations and connectors. The initial fabrics were cardhouse fabrics, which consist of clay flakes with edge-to-edge (E–E) and/or edge-to-face (E–F) contacts. These initial microfabrics developed into compacted microfabrics, which are random and consolidated fabrics (bookhouse fabrics) that consist of clay flakes with E–F and/or face-to-face (F–F) contacts and develop during burial as a pure shear deformation. During slumping, these fabrics were then deformed under simple shear to become predominantly F–F contacts and form clay chains. Thus, the microfabrics in these submarine slides are a sedimentary mélange that developed locally into a preferred clay orientation with F–F contacts. Supplementary material: A schematic illustration showing sedimentation processes and fabrics is available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4483385 Thematic collection: This article is part of the Polygenetic mélanges collection available at: https://www.lyellcollection.org/cc/polygenetic-melanges Full Article
mena Polémico proyecto de fracking en Argentina amenazado por la pandemia de coronavirus By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:48:38Z El confinamiento y la caída del precio del petróleo ponen en juego el futuro de un enorme yacimiento petrolífero argentinoRead this article in English hereEn las próximas semanas, se esclarecerá si el mundo vuelve a los combustibles fósiles tras la pandemia o si da un paso adelante hacia una economía limpia, mientras el FMI (Fondo Monetario Internacional) y Argentina deciden si van a continuar ofreciendo su apoyo a los inmensos yacimientos de petróleo y gas de Vaca Muerta, en Patagonia.El objetivo del proyecto es explotar el segundo depósito más grande de esquisto del planeta (después de la Cuenca Pérmica, en Texas), pero su futuro es incierto debido al confinamiento forzoso provocado por COVID-19, que ha causado el descenso más drástico en el precio del crudo de los últimos treinta años. Continue reading... Full Article Argentina Environment Shale oil Fracking International Monetary Fund (IMF) Oil Energy Commodities Fossil fuels Gas Oil World news
mena Timelapse video shows construction of 'phenomenal' coronavirus hospital in Birmingham By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T14:44:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
mena 'Look at it fly!': Pentagon releases footage of 'unidentified aerial phenomena' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:27:47 +1000 Videos of unidentified flying objects have been officially released by the Department of Defense after unauthorised distribution in 2007 and 2017. Full Article Navy Defence and Aerospace Industries Spacecraft Space Exploration Astronomy (Space) Air and Space
mena Menarini to buy Stemline for up to $677 million By www.pharmatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:17:09 +0100 The move will establish Menarini's presence in the US biopharma market Full Article
mena Stemline Slated for Acquisition by Menarini in Deal Worth Up to $677M By xconomy.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:45:58 +0000 Stemline Therapeutics, whose drug for a rare, aggressive type of acute leukemia was approved by the FDA about 18 months ago, has signed an acquisition deal with Italian biopharma Menarini Group. Stemline (NASDAQ: STML), a New York-based company, developed the first FDA-approved drug for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, or BPDCN. The drug, tagraxofusp (Elzonris) […] Full Article Europe blog main National blog main New York New York blog main New York top stories Acquisition Biotech blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm Blood Cancer BPDCN clinical trials Deal Elcin Barker Ergun Ivan Bergstein Life Sciences M&A Menarini Merger Oncology Precision Medicine Stemline Therapeutics transaction
mena Menarini nabs hematologic malignancy drug along with buy of Stemline By www.thepharmaletter.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:32:00 +0100 Privately-held pharma and diagnostics firm Menarini Group has announced a definitive agreement to acquire… Full Article Biotechnology/Companies mergers and acquisitions/Elzonris/Hematology/Italy/Menarini Group/Oncology/One to Watch Companies/Rare diseases/Stemline Therapeutics/USA
mena FDA approves MenQuadfiTM, the latest innovation in meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccination By www.news.sanofi.us Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Latest innovation in quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination designed for use in persons 2 years of age and older in the U.S. Full Article
mena Menarini set to acquire Stemline for $677m By www.biopharma-reporter.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:53:00 +0100 Menarini adds Stemlineâs lead product, Elzonris, and its presence in the US with buyout deal. Full Article Markets & Regulations
mena Andretti hails 'phenomenal' Circuit of the Americas By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:56:58 GMT Mario Andretti has hailed the new Circuit of the Americas as "phenomenal" after officially opening the track Full Article
mena Webinar: Public health and COVID-19 in MENA: Impact, response and outlook By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:47:01 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has exacted a devastating human toll on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with over 300,000 confirmed cases and 11,000 deaths to date. It has also pushed the region’s public healthcare systems to their limits, though countries differ greatly in their capacities to test, trace, quarantine, and treat affected individuals. MENA governments… Full Article
mena Webinar: Public health and COVID-19 in MENA: Impact, response and outlook By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:47:01 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has exacted a devastating human toll on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with over 300,000 confirmed cases and 11,000 deaths to date. It has also pushed the region’s public healthcare systems to their limits, though countries differ greatly in their capacities to test, trace, quarantine, and treat affected individuals. MENA governments… Full Article
mena Arab Spring 2.0? The shifting sands threatening MENA politics By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:02:54 +0000 The Brookings Doha Center (BDC) in partnership with Al Jazeera Center for Studies hosted a panel discussion on June 18th, 2019 on recent uprising developments in the MENA region, comparing and contrasting them with the beginnings of the 2011 Arab Spring. The panelists focused on the popular movements in Algeria and Sudan, assessing their potential… Full Article
mena Webinar: Public health and COVID-19 in MENA: Impact, response and outlook By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:47:01 +0000 The coronavirus pandemic has exacted a devastating human toll on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with over 300,000 confirmed cases and 11,000 deaths to date. It has also pushed the region’s public healthcare systems to their limits, though countries differ greatly in their capacities to test, trace, quarantine, and treat affected individuals. MENA governments… Full Article
mena Phenomenal murals highlight extraordinary lives of humble pigeons By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:25:13 -0400 Pigeons live large in these big artworks that celebrate the remarkable qualities of these overlooked birds. Full Article Living
mena 9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:08:45 -0500 In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't. Full Article Science
mena E-scooters are not a menace; the real threat on the sidewalks is still the car By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:31:04 -0500 A new study finds that dockless cars cause more problems than dockless bikes and scooters. Full Article Transportation
mena The ex-employee menace: 89% retain access to Salesforce, QuickBooks & other sensitive corporate apps - Rogue Access Video - US By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 13 Aug 2014 18:00:00 EDT Rogue Access Video - US Full Article Computer Electronics Computer Networks High Tech Security Workforce Management Human Resources Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research Small Business Services MultiVu Video
mena War against drug addicts! Naigaon Kolis start campaign to uproot menace By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 30 Oct 2018 04:30:03 GMT Members of koli society in Naigaon are fed up with the influx of drug addicts in their area. Triggered after the alleged suicide of a young junkie from their society a few days ago, they have decided to catch the menace in their nets, so to speak. They have started rounding up druggies in the area and, one by one, taking them to be admonished in front of their parents, in a bid to make the elders aware what their kids are up to and work towards putting a stop to it. Around 400 men and women from Amol Nagar, Parera Nagar, Vijaya Park, Mariyam Nagar, Koliwada and Kuchuda have started patrolling the area at night and have, so far, caught 15-odd drug addicts red-handed. The youths, after being taken to their families, were warned that they would be taken to the police if they were caught again. Fighting the good fightA social worker from the area, Ashish Vertak, said, "The population of Naigaon has increased in the past few years and is set to rise further with hundreds of complexes and colonies under construction. While this has brought a lot of people from other parts of the city to stay here, their bad habits have followed too. "We have seen people sitting by the seashore drinking and getting high at night; many of them are youths from our society. We are simple fisherfolk and don't want such nuisance in our area. Hence, we decided to fight the root of the disease and started communicating with others from the society." Hundreds of residents have started patrolling the area at night. Pics/Hanif Patel The residents have created a WhatsApp group and also formed a sangathan, named Naigaon Koli Vyasanmukti Thalaval. The latter's founder members are Yogesh Bhayandarkar, Mahindra Bhayandarkar, Nivrutti Ghusekar, Satish Koli, Pravin Vartak, Sai Bokale, Nandakumar Vaity, Hemant Holekar, Hemant Masnekar, Sada Godavarikar, and Vijay Vaity. Saving the childrenMayur Bhayandarkar,sangathan member'Over the past several years, we have seen more and more youths getting addicted to drugs. Through this campaign, we are trying to save our children and make them aware how narcotics will destroy their lives. If we don't do this, who will? All we want is for them to come out of this rut' Satish Koli,founder member of sangathan'After seeing teenagers fall prey to the habit, we decided to fight to remove this disease from the root. We held discussions with other locals and started this campaign. We are now planning to meet police officers and request them to take strict action against those involved in selling drugs and destroying the future of our children' Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates Full Article
mena Terrific, phenomenal, legend: Virat Kohli, Saina Nehwal, Sachin Tendulkar pay tribute to Irrfan Khan By www.mid-day.com Published On :: 29 Apr 2020 09:48:03 GMT Bollywood star Irrfan was admitted in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection on Tuesday and passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at the age of 53. Many stars from the Indian sports fraternity took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor Irrfan Khan. From the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag, to Saina Nehwal and Sunil Chhetri, here are some of the heartfelt posts shared on Twitter. "Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I've watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his loved ones," tweeted cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. ðÂÂÂÂÂÂð¼Condolences to his loved ones. â¹ï¸Â pic.twitter.com/gaLHCTSbUh — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 29, 2020 Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli tweeted: "Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul" Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul ð — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 29, 2020 "Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving," said Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri. Khan sahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live on. Thank you for bringing your art to us the way you did. Strength to those grieving. — Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) April 29, 2020 "A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers #IrfanKhan," said former India batsman Virender Sehwag. A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers #IrfanKhan — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 29, 2020 "Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP," tweeted fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP. pic.twitter.com/wLTWUz8w6Z — Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) April 29, 2020 Badminton star Saina Nehwal tweeted a picture of herself and Irrfan. "With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir #RIPIrrfanKhan," she said. With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir ðÂÂÂÂÂÂð #RIPIrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/GOKyVjqAoR — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) April 29, 2020 The actor had been ailing ever since he was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour a while back, and has been under medical attention for the same. He even went abroad for treatment. Catch up on all the latest sports news and updates here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates. Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news Full Article
mena PreventiOnWeb.net: Change in behaviour needed for improved drought management in Jordan and the MENA region By www.iwmi.cgiar.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:28:52 +0000 To better understand the risk factors and the effects of drought in the region, IWMI conducted a survey of 400 commercial fruit farms in Jordan, one the most water-scarce countries in the world. Full Article IWMI in the news
mena MENAdrought: Tackling drought in Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:22:30 +0000 The main aim of the MENAdrought project is to empower decision-makers across Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco to anticipate, prepare for and mitigate drought impacts in a context of increasing climate change, in order to reduce risks of food and water insecurity. Full Article Blog Z-Featured Content Z-News drought Hydrological modeling Jordan Lebanon MENA MENAdrought Morocco socioeconomic elements World Water Day
mena Growing Injectable Drug Menace Boosts HIV Cases in NE By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Increase in the number of injectable drugs' users has pushed the HIV prevalence rate up in the northeastern states, which is also a corridor for drug smuggling from Myanmar. Full Article
mena Global Forum Secretariat and United Arab Emirates enhance co-operation to improve tax transparency in the MENA region By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:04:00 GMT The Global Forum Secretariat enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates, confirming UAE’s commitment to the Global Forum’s work on transparency and exchange of information. Full Article
mena Urgent action needed on jobs and governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:03:00 GMT In response to increasing pressure to deliver on growth, jobs and better governance, policy makers from MENA and OECD reiterated their support for measures to strengthen the business climate and governance in the region. Full Article
