As the GCC and one of the biggest sports world cups in the country approach, the summit will provide a platform to explore investment options to create eternal business relationships with the world.

Qatar Trade Summit will put the event in a stronger position to bring the EMEA industry together on November 9-10, 2021, where key stakeholders across the country will present the exclusive developments made in recent years. The summit will highlight the parameters attributing to the country’s vision for economic diversification.

Qatar aims to become the global hub for international trade and investment. Further advancements are underway in the space of transport infrastructure, construction of intelligent sea and air cargo ports, improvement of supply chain and logistics, disruption of innovations in free zones and the implementation of various technologies in trade finance for a holistic approach. With all the developments going on, the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup works like icing on the cake. This most important support will attract the attention of millions of football fans around the world, which will promote tourism and investment opportunities. This summit aims to bring together key stakeholders and industry evangelists under one roof to network with other industry experts, learn interactive discussions and explore business opportunities, ”said Parul Rana, Director of the conference, Qatar Trade Summit.

Qatar has a competitive advantage based on its stable foundation represented in the form of effective global institutional frameworks, a stable economic environment and the possession of an active market for goods. Qatar’s economy is characterized by its ability to maintain its rapid growth as it becomes one of the fastest growing economies in the world due to the economic policies adopted by the state. During this summit, guests will not only participate in discussions surrounding logistics activities, but also learn about multiple aspects of the country’s future models, upcoming projects and potential business investments in primary sectors such as financial services, health, sports, oil and gas, shipping. , airways, technology and logistics.

Based on the theme “Facilitating Qatar’s economic development beyond 2021“The summit will highlight key concerns: recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic; accelerate infrastructure developments to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; rethink logistics and the supply chain to meet growing import / export demand and build smarter ports for increased efficiency.

Under the support of the government of Qatar Tourism, the summit will host dignitaries such as Lim Meng Hui, CEO, Qatar Free Zones Authority, Ahmed Al Obaidli – Events Director, Qatar Tourism, Glyn Hugues, Managing Director, TIACA, Rami Al Haddad, Group CIO, NAS, Lori Ann LaRocco, Senior Editor of Guests, Business News, CNBC and other market leaders around the world who will provide our guests with interactive presentations and panel discussions.

The Qatar Trade Summit will help build better trade relations to realize the vision of economy 2030.

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Here’s how you can help incoming Afghan refugees

The Saint-Louis International Institute gathered the needs that Afghan refugees will have when settling in St. Louis.

1) Donate to frontline organizations here in St. Louis.
Institut international de Saint-Louis – serving populations around the world in the Saint-Louis region since 1919. As the only refugee resettlement agency in the Saint-Louis region, IISTL serves an average of 7,500 people per year. With dramatic cuts to the refugee resettlement program in recent years, IISTL is working on capacity building to serve those who come to St. Louis and need it most. You can help by sharing current job postings. Can’t make a donation? Host a fundraiser for some of our most needed items. Or organize a fundraising event or donation campaign.
Oasis International Ministries (314-535-3800) & Baitulman Merchandise House (314-833-3300) both play a vital role in providing goods and services to newly arrived refugees. In addition to monetary donations, they accept and distribute furniture and household items donated to refugees to start their new lives here in St. Louis. The IITL regularly uses the assistance of both organizations.

2) Donate to organizations working in Afghanistan and surrounding areas to help.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) – field assistance in refugee camps as well as helping individuals and families to resettle in the United States
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) – active in resettling refugees across the United States Currently, LIRS runs its “Afghan Allies” program providing assistance to those currently in Afghanistan.
United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) – providing on the ground support to displaced and needy people in Afghanistan.
American Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) – currently provides resources and information to people in Afghanistan and around the world on SIV applications and beyond.

3) Donate to specialized service organizations here in St. Louis. We are so lucky to live in such a diverse city where there are many foreign born community support organizations. It is not just about newly arrived refugees. These organizations serve all of the immigrant populations in our region.
Casa de Salud
Welcome neighbor STL
Bilingual international assistant services (BIAS)
MICA project
Home English Language Learning Program for Immigrants (I HELP)

4) Be prepared to volunteer your time and energy.
We know that at IISTL we are predicting 1,000 refugee cases this year. We don’t know when they will come – sometimes we get as short as 24-48 hours notice of arrival. The IITL, as well as the aforementioned organizations, will need your help. The best thing you can do right now is get ready – fill out interest forms and requests, stay engaged and informed. We are sure that other organizations will form and become more involved. New needs will arise. Be patient and flexible with the ever-changing landscape of refugee resettlement.

5) Advocate at all levels.
Pick up the phone. Call your representatives (local, state, federal) and let them know that you want them to act now and continuously on the issue of Afghan resettlement. Policymakers as well as public discourse shapers need to understand that there is a broad bipartisan consensus for Afghan resettlement and that, whatever opinions about military engagement, the United States should not abandon its allies for the sake of resettlement. to be persecuted.

While the timelines are currently unknown, what we do know is that your help will be needed. Get involved today and stay involved. It’s a tragedy that we watch unfold in real time. Unfortunately, we see these kinds of situations happening more and more on the world stage. We can help. Let them come. Let us welcome our new neighbors with open arms.

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• 1996: Closure of the missile wing
• 1997: Flood
• 2005: Closure of the tanker wing
• 2009: Great recession
• 2016: state budget crisis
• 2020: COVID

I haven’t done an exhaustive research, but I don’t know of any other community in the upper Midwest that has faced the same number of setbacks. Despite these headwinds, this region continues to grow. How did it happen? It happened because when faced with a challenge, community and business leaders come together to tackle it head on. No doubt, this region is resilient!

Now let’s talk about the climb. EDC’s mission is to expand economic opportunities for the citizens of the Grand Forks area through the growth and diversification of the industry. Our main goal as an organization is the growth of companies in the primary sector. Simply put, primary industry companies create products here and sell them all over the world. Why is this important? These companies bring new wealth to our region. Primary sector companies pay local property taxes, pay local wages, and buy goods and services locally, but they get the money to make these contributions from all over the world. These contributions are significant: $ 64,000 in average salary, $ 495 million in payroll and $ 145 million in local procurement. Even during the pandemic, local primary sector businesses purchased nearly $ 150 million in local goods and services from local businesses.

The region’s primary sector is on the rise, creating a solid base for growth. We generally group our primary sector businesses into four sectors: Manufacturing, Agribusiness, UAS, and Technology. Manufacturing grew during the pandemic, which is not the case in our counterpart cities in the region. We have seen manufacturing grow 21% over the past five years and 33% over the past decade.

Agribusiness is getting more efficient, bigger and better. This sector is the historical foundation of our economy. We have seen significant expansions at JR Simplot, Philadelphia Macaroni and Northern Tier Seed in Thompson, as well as new investments like Red River Biorefinery. It’s good for employees, farmers and investors.

Unmanned and autonomous systems are also on the rise. Northrop Grumman opened a new hangar and Grand Sky built a multi-tenant building that houses four businesses. General Atomics is one of the tenants of this new building, thus expanding the footprint of its flight training academy. We’re also very proud of companies like IsightRPV and Skyscopes that have been launched in Grand Forks over the past few years. Additionally, Mobile Recon, the region’s leading drone maker, and Zipline, a company specializing in delivering medical supplies by drones globally, are examples of companies that have relocated their operations to Grand Forks in because of our robust UAS ecosystem. This industry has a huge impact on our region. There are over 1,200 people working in careers associated with SAMU in the region today.

Now let’s talk about technique. I really appreciated the leadership of the Mayor of Grand Forks, Brandon Bochenski, in this area. The mayor is particularly forward-looking when it comes to supporting tech companies. We are excited to support the vision of reinventing the former Grand Forks Herald building into a technology accelerator. And so is the US Economic Development Administration – they provided a grant of $ 1.1 million to help renovate the building. In addition, we are very proud of the development of the Accelerate Grand Forks Loan Program, which provides financing for early stage and early stage technology companies. This is the newest tool in our fundraising toolkit for developing technology. We want companies like Tailorie, Airtonomy, KSI Data Services, First-I, and Checkable Medical Solutions to launch, grow and prosper in Grand Forks.

Besides the development of the industry, we have seen excellent growth of young professionals in our region. We have 21% more people in their 30s than 10 years ago, which is very encouraging. How can this happen? Because of the careers and quality partners who help promote these jobs and the region.

The work of EDC and its partners to expand the economic opportunities of the Grand Forks area through industry growth and diversification has never been more important. It is with pleasure that we serve the region in times of growth as in difficult times. The Grand Forks area is fortunate to have strong leadership, strong industry partners, and citizens who come together and meet all challenges head-on.

We are resilient and we rise up.

Keith Lund is CEO of Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp.

As the GCC and one of the biggest sports world cups in the country approach, the summit will provide a platform to explore investment options to create eternal business relationships with the world.

The Qatar Trade Summit will put the event in a stronger position to bring the EMEA industry together on November 9-10, 2021, where key stakeholders across the country will present the exclusive developments made in recent years. The summit will highlight the parameters attributing to the country’s vision for economic diversification.

Qatar aims to become the global hub for international trade and investment. Further advancements are underway in the space of transport infrastructure, construction of intelligent sea and air cargo ports, improvement of supply chain and logistics, disruption of innovations in free zones and the implementation of various technologies in trade finance for a holistic approach. With all the developments going on, the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup works like icing on the cake. This most important support will attract the attention of millions of football fans around the world, which will promote tourism and investment opportunities. This summit aims to bring together key stakeholders and industry evangelists under one roof to network with other industry experts, learn interactive discussions and explore business opportunities, ”said Parul Rana, Director of the conference, Qatar Trade Summit.

Qatar has a competitive advantage based on its stable foundation represented in the form of effective global institutional frameworks, a stable economic environment and the possession of an active market for goods. Qatar’s economy is characterized by its ability to maintain its rapid growth as it becomes one of the fastest growing economies in the world due to the economic policies adopted by the state. During this summit, guests will not only participate in discussions surrounding logistics activities, but also learn about multiple aspects of the country’s future models, upcoming projects and potential business investments in primary sectors such as financial services, health, sports, oil and gas, shipping, airways, technology and logistics.

Based on the theme “Facilitating Qatar’s Economic Push Beyond 2021,” the summit will highlight key concerns: recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic; accelerate infrastructure developments to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup; rethink logistics and the supply chain to meet growing import / export demand and build smarter ports for increased efficiency.

Under the support of the government of Qatar Tourism, the summit will host dignitaries such as Lim Meng Hui, CEO, Qatar Free Zones Authority, Ahmed AlObaidli – Director of Events, Qatar Tourism, Glyn Hughes, Managing Director, TIACA, Rami Al Haddad, Group CIO, NAS, Lori Ann LaRocco, guest editor, Business News, CNBC around the world, who will provide our guests with interactive presentations and panel discussions.

The Qatar Trade Summit will help build better trade relations to realize the vision of economy 2030.

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The assumption that two new Co-op stores in Sandwick and Scalloway will not threaten the long-term future of local stores should be questioned, according to the director of the economic development team at the Shetland Islands Council.

Tommy Coutts said if concerns about expansion plans emerge, there could be job losses in the local economy.

The cooperative plans to expand its Lerwick and Brae stores by building new stores at East Voe in Scalloway and Stove in Sandwick, but critics say they will have a significant impact on existing local retailers and the retail sector in fat.

The developer behind the plans said earlier this month that a retail impact assessment and economic statement showed the proposals “would not have a noticeable impact on vitality or the viability of Lerwick town center or on shops in rural / village areas, including Sandwick and Scalloway. ”.

Shetland Food and Drink, however, warned earlier this week of “a weakened local economy and poorer quality of life” from the cooperative’s expansion.

Writing on behalf of the council’s economic development department in response to the two plans, Coutts said it’s realistic to assume there will be benefits from both possible stores arriving in Sandwick and Scalloway.

This would include more choice for consumers, cost savings, less travel, and increased construction activity.

But he said the assumption that there would be no significant or long-term impact on local retailers should be challenged.

Coutts said in a response to planning requests that “the direct impact of displacement is an inevitable consequence.”

“Rural retailers operate with extremely tight margins and a limited customer base. Therefore, any significant business shift (the report estimates the cumulative ‘trade diversion’ of rural retailers to be £ 0.49million) should be considered significant, especially when it will lead to lengthy shifts. ultimately in customer behavior, ”he added.

He also believes that the assessments presented by the cooperative – that local stores sell 19% above average – paint an ‘unrealistic picture of rural retail in Shetlands’ due to the constraints of island life.

Coutts went on to say that the valuations do not take into account the higher operating costs in Shetlands, such as transport and energy.

“Rural retailers cannot operate with the economies of scale that supermarkets can, and are therefore likely to be challenged on prices as well as availability of goods and other considerations (eg hours of operation) “, he added.

“The assessment advances the purchase of goods from local producers as a net benefit to the Shetland economy. However, the current Shetland Co-op stores buy from relatively few local suppliers.

“If the proposed developments threaten the viability of existing rural retail operations, with the effect of reducing their purchasing power, this will impact the ability of local stores to buy from local suppliers and lead to a net reduction in trade for local producers and wholesalers.

“This could have the effect of threatening the viability of supplier businesses in addition to the impact on rural retailers.”

Coutts concludes that if the development “results in impacts on local retailers and suppliers as described above, the net employment impact can be expected to be less than overall, due to losses. potential jobs in other areas of the economy ”.

Property developer Seamount said building the two convenience storeys at East Voe, Scalloway, and Stove, Sandwick would represent an investment of around £ 2.4million.

When completed, approximately 20 full-time and part-time retail jobs would be created at each location.

The cooperative has always said they will stock local produce and improve the shopping experience in Shetlands, providing more choice in Scalloway and Sandwick.

The two town planning requests remain under study.

Thai Binh (VNA) – Northern Thai Binh Province is doing everything to properly control the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain socio-economic development. In the first half of 2021, the local economy recovered to a high level compared to that of the same period last year.

Take the initiative in the prevention and control of COVID-19

May 6 can be considered a “special” day for Thai Binh when he recorded the first COVID-19 infections after nearly a year and a half he had stood firm amid the dangerous pandemic. Thai Binh was also the first province to immediately impose province-wide social distancing under Prime Minister’s Directive No.15 during the fourth outbreak of the pandemic. Immediately after five cases were detected the May 6 morning, the province decided to implement social distancing throughout the province in accordance with Directive No. 15 from 12:00 on the same day.

The entire political system and the local population from all walks of life have actively participated in the prevention and control of the pandemic in the spirit of “Fighting the pandemic as well as fighting the enemy”, with the aim of reaching with success the dual objective of pandemic prevention and control and economic development into the new normal, and quickly trace all people with possible contact with positive patients to demarcate affected areas and quarantine them in accordance with regulations .

Pham Quang Hoa, director of the provincial health department, said that amid the complicated developments of the pandemic, the health sector has stepped up dissemination on the pandemic situation and prevention and control measures, mobilized all human resources to synchronously perform the assigned tasks, prepared necessary and sufficient conditions to deal with a possible more complicated situation, and at the same time prepared the staff to provide assistance to localities with complicated developments.

With the active participation of the entire political system, the province has essentially controlled the epidemics in the community. By 5:30 p.m. on July 25, Thai Binh had recorded 38 COVID-19[female[feminine infections since April 28, 31 of which were community-based; 5,560 cases of return from areas affected by the pandemic since June 26; 788 suspected cases that were quarantined and treated in medical facilities; and 4,124 monitored in concentrated quarantine facilities since January 1, 2021.

Sustained economic growth

The proactive prevention and control of the pandemic has helped all sectors, localities, businesses and residents to overcome the difficulties caused by the impacts of the pandemic in order to maintain and develop production and business and to promote local economic recovery.

In the first six months of this year, the industrial sector again experienced the strongest growth with an estimated production value of VND 36.1 trillion, up 10.8% year-on-year and equal to 45.3 % of the annual plan, in which the mining industry grew 10.6 percent and the processing industry grew 11.4 percent. The number of newly established companies, branches and representative offices increased by 14% compared to the same period last year with a total of more than 420 enterprises, branches and representative offices and a total share capital of 3,800 billion dong, up 13.8% per year. over-year.

In total local budget revenue for the period, domestic revenue reached 67% of the estimate with an amount of over 4.56 trillion dong, a jump of 50.1% year-on-year. The construction investment disbursement between January and June reached 77% of the annual estimate, placing Thai Binh second in the country, after Hai Phong city, in terms of construction investment disbursement in 2021.

The agro-forestry-fishing and service sectors also recorded growth with 1.71 percent and 4.35 percent respectively. Total retail sales of goods and revenues from consumer services were estimated at VND 24.4 trillion, up 7.6% from the same period in 2020./.

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ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister’s Trade and Investment Advisor Abdul Razzaq Dawood said on Friday that Pakistan is heading for rapid development through correct and sound trade and economic policies.

Engineering and steel products have enormous potential to become Pakistan’s biggest exports, as do other most important sectors, especially textiles. He expressed these views during a meeting with business circles in Gujarnwala and Wazirabad, according to a press release published here. “We need economic sustainability for at least the next 10 to 15 years to become a major export hub on a global scale,” he said. The adviser said the government is committed to strengthening regional trade to increase economic and trade integration in the region.

As soon as the situation in Afghanistan clears up, “we will be able to export many Pakistani products to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and other Central Asian states.” he said. Razak Dawood said that in order to increase the country’s exports, the government has entered into various trade agreements with various countries.

The government was trying to increase the country’s exports, while reducing imports, he said.

He said the government was aware of the problems in the steel industry. The advisor said, “I wish there was no difference between the tariffs of industrial and commercial importers and the import of raw materials.

Therefore, the Ministry of Commerce and FBR are working together to reduce the tariffs.

He said Gujranwala has good potential in the industry, especially cutlery projects, so the focus should be on exporting cutlery. Earlier, House Speaker Umar Ashraf Mughal, while delivering a keynote guest speech, explained the industrial importance of Gujranwala.

On the occasion, he said that the trade adviser undoubtedly pursues progressive trade policies to solve the problems in the industry.