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The Rock, an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to be auctioned, sold for more than CHF21.6 million ($21.75 million), including fees – at the low end of what Christie’s expected. As reported by AP, the 228-carat pear-shaped G-Color stone has a gross weight of 61.3 grams (2.2 ounces) and dimensions of 5.4 centimeters by 3.1 centimeters (2.1 inches by 1.2 inches). G-Color diamonds are not the highest grade diamonds, but are ranked fourth below D-Color diamonds. A private buyer acquired The Rock, which had a pre-auction estimate of between 19 million and 30 million Swiss…

By handling 188,578 TEUs during June 2022, the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, managed and operated by Saudi Global Ports (SGP), broke its own record set in 2015. In line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS)’s objectives of increasing logistics output and container throughput in Saudi ports, the port’s performance was record-breaking due to soaring import and export volumes, which boosted its productivity and reaffirmed its operational and logistical prowess. The port’s strategic location on the Arabian Gulf lends it a distinct status as a trade gateway to the Kingdom’s Eastern and Central regions, making it an excellent…

In order to achieve the current financial year’s agro export target of over $23 billion, the Indian Commerce and Industry Ministry has developed an outreach strategy for agro exports. Three hundred events will be organized under the plan to boost exports. An outreach strategy will be developed to establish strong and regular connections with exporters, farmers, agripreneurs, food processors, logistics providers, and foreign exchange management companies. A variety of mainstream publications, electronic channels, and prominent social media platforms will be used to connect with stakeholders. The Ministry stressed that working in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call towards…

World Health Organization (WHO) is the official co-sponsor of the 9th ISPAH Congress taking place in Abu Dhabi from 23rd-26th October, announced Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC). With an engaging schedule of workshops, speeches, and sessions, the Congress will drive impactful conversations on encouraging physical activity adoption across all age groups. Collaboration opportunities will also be explored to achieve a shared vision of a healthy and active society. The WHO’s co-sponsorship of the event emphasizes the importance of physical activity as a public health priority, and its impact on reducing the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as well as…

An explosion that set off a fire at a shopping center in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, on Monday left six people dead and more than 60 others injured, officials said. Besides the dead and injured, the Armenian ministry of emergency situations said that around 19 people are still missing following the blast at the Surmalu wholesale market on Sunday. Overnight, search and rescue operations were carried out in the rubble and 10 survivors and one body were pulled from the rubble, according to the statement. In the aftermath of the explosion, a building collapsed and a fire broke out. Local…

It was reported on Friday that the Chinese mainland reported 648 confirmed cases of COVID-19 transmitted locally, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the National Health Commission. It is estimated that 1,203 people who are asymptomatic locally were newly identified on the day. Of these, 14 are in Hainan and 410 are in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to the report of the commission. According to reports, 113 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals on the Chinese mainland after recovering from the disease. There were a total of 224,225 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 on the Chinese mainland as of Thursday…

The Japanese weather agency predicted a typhoon would make landfall close to Tokyo on Saturday, potential landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, overflowing rivers, strong winds and high waves over the weekend of the Bon summer holidays. In the 24 hours through Saturday evening, Typhoon Meari is forecast to bring 300 millimeters of rain to the central Tokai region, 200 millimeters in the east Japan Kanto-Koshin region and 100 millimeters in the northeastern Tohoku region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Ten flights have been canceled by All Nippon Airways Co., and the Tokaido Shinkansen and other train services may be affected.…

The President of the Swiss Confederation and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, has been invited to visit the UAE by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as part of the UAE’s effort to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. President Cassis received the message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during a reception in Locarno, Switzerland. Sheikh Abdullah conveyed Sheikh Mohamed’s greetings and wishes for Switzerland’s continued progress and prosperity. President Cassis expressed his greetings to the UAE President, wishing the UAE continued…

In a meeting with Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations and how they can be strengthened and developed based on the development priorities of the two friendly countries, particularly trade, investment, tourism, and others. At the State House in Victoria, President Ramkalawan welcomed President Sheikh Mohamed. The meeting began with Wavel Ramkalawan welcoming Sheikh Mohamed and his delegation. Seychelles was assisted by the UAE during the COVID-19 pandemic and the UAE has provided strong support to his country in many development areas. During his visit, Sheikh…

On World Elephant Day, the public becomes aware of the plight of Asian and African elephants. While elephants are revered, respected, and loved around the world, we are on the verge of losing this magnificent animal. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, called for a commitment to the protection of elephants. On World Elephant Day, he tweeted that he would emphasize the importance of protecting elephants. Approximately 60% of Asian elephants live in India. There has been an increase in elephant reserves in the past eight years. In addition, he praised all those working to protect elephants. On World Elephant…