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Amman,
November 2024:
Acknowledging its excellence in providing tailored banking services that meet
the unique needs of clients, Jordan Ahli Bank was granted the ‘Best Corporate Banking Services
Award’ in Jordan for 2024, as part of the International Business Magazine
Awards.اضافة اعلانThe bank earned this prestigious accolade after
submitting required reports to the magazine, which conducted a study and
analysis of its performance in the Jordanian market. The evaluation assessed
how effectively the bank met the criteria for this category.On this occasion, Jordan Ahli Bank CEO/General Manager, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein,
expressed his pride in attaining the award, commenting, “We are thrilled
to have received this distinct award from International Business Magazine,
following the honors for ‘Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Strategy and Framework in the Banking Sector’ in Jordan for 2024 and ‘Best
Customer Service Bank’ in Jordan for 2024 presented by International Finance
Magazine. Alternatively, being recognized with the ‘Best Places to Work’
certification for 2024 demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering
high-quality banking services that align with the aspirations of our clients
and address their diverse needs.”He added, “This award showcases our exceptional
ability to support Jordanian businesses with innovative and effective banking
solutions that drive their growth and success in a challenging business
landscape. It also reinforces our dedication to continually enhancing our
products and services to meet the needs of both local and international
markets, ensuring a distinguished banking experience for individuals and
companies alike.”International Business Magazine is an online
publishing company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in
the provision of financial news and innovative industry solutions. Founded in
2018, it operates within the financial services sector and targets a diverse
audience, including investors, executives, key stakeholders, policymakers and
government officials. The magazine is dedicated to delivering the latest
financial updates and promoting progressive solutions in the sector, positioning
itself as a leading source for business analyses and market insights.
Two of rarest Harry Potter books ever printed could achieve £100,000 at the world’s first auction dedicated entirely to the famous boy wizard. The copies of The Philosopher’s Stone are among a collection of Harry Potter memorabilia expected to top £126,000 when it goes under the hammer. One of the first editions, unwittingly bought by…
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Malaga is a Spanish tourism hotspot beloved by Brits, but now there are fears of a mass exodus of holidaymakers due to a potential new ban.The historic city centre of Malaga is bracing for a significant transformation that could see the end of a five-year prohibition on new bars and restaurants.The city council has unveiled a €72,600 (£60,000) project to assess noise levels across the centre and the Teatinos neighbourhood.Both areas were designated Acoustically Saturated Zones (SAZ) in 2019, halting the opening of new bars and restaurants in these tourist-heavy locations.Restaurant owners in these bustling districts have been lobbying for the lifting of these restrictions, arguing they have stunted business growth in two of Malaga’s liveliest areas.Malaga is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, boasting around 14 million visitors last year, but this has come with a cost.Over the summer, the city saw overtourism protests and anti-tourism campaigns, and this proposed ban would be the latest measure in cracking down on unwanted guests.A six-month study, set to commence after December 4, will determine whether noise levels have improved since the restrictions were put in place. The findings will directly affect whether the council maintains or alters the current ban.An external firm will be hired to carry out noise monitoring tests across the impacted streets.The technical study will employ at least two acoustic specialists to install five permanent noise monitoring units throughout the zones, along with various other measuring equipment including five-metre-high tripods and a weather station.The results of this assessment, which could significantly influence Malaga’s future as a tourist hotspot, are anticipated by mid-2025.
It’s that time of year to temporarily eliminate commentary to make room for an additional book recommendation for the holiday season. Happy reading!Books to borrowThe following book is available at many public libraries.“The Chanukah Guest” by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Giora Carmi, Holiday House, 32 pagesRead aloud: age 2 – 3 and older.Read yourself: age 7 – 8.Bubba Brayne was 97 years old. She lived in a little house on the edge of the forest, and every year at Hanukkah all her friends would make their way to her house to eat her delicious latkes. This year she made twice as many latkes as usual, because this year the rabbi was coming.While Bubba Brayne cooked, the delicious smells of her latkes wafted through the forest. Old Bear, in the middle of his winter sleep, was awakened by the smells and followed the wonderful scent right to Bubba Brayne’s house. Bubba Brayne didn’t see or hear very well at her age, and thinking the knock at her door was the rabbi, welcomed Old Bear into her home.After lighting the menorah and a game of dreidel, the two feasted on latkes until they were all gone. Old Bear left, and Bubba Brayne began washing the dishes when she heard another knock at the door. It was the rabbi — the real rabbi — along with everyone from the village!A wonderfully entertaining story with delightful illustrations, this book is a great choice for Hanukkah, the holidays or anytime.Librarian’s choiceLibrary: Mifflin Community Library, 6 Philadelphia Ave., ShillingtonLibrary director: Natasha DonaldsonYouth services: Andrea HunterChoices this week: “But Not the Hippopotamus” by Sandra Boynton; “My Friend, Rabbit” by Eric Rohmann; “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton JusterBooks to buyThe following books are available at favorite bookstores.“Santa’s First Christmas” by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Sydney Smith, Viking, 2024, 40 pages, $18.99 hardcoverRead aloud: age 3 – 7.Read yourself: age 6 – 7.Long ago, Santa did not privately celebrate Christmas. He had two missions in life — to make toys all year long at the North Pole, and on Christmas Eve to deliver those gifts. When he woke up on Christmas morning, he began making toys again.A bear who lived near the North Pole suggested to the elves that they should all work together and do something special for Santa. The elves agreed, and they got to work. From breakfast in bed, picking out a tree and decorating it, baking cookies and making a sumptuous meal to share, gifts for Santa and more, Santa was delighted with every bit of the celebration. In fact, it was such a merry Christmas, he decided they should do that every year.Charming illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to this delightful story of kindness, making “Santa’s First Christmas” certain to become a Christmas classic.“The Other Side of Perfect” by Melanie Florence and Richard Scrimger, is a gem of a novel. (Scholastic)“The Other Side of Perfect” by Melanie Florence and Richard Scrimger, Scholastic, 2024, 256 pages, $18.99 hardcoverRead aloud: age 8 – 12.Read yourself: age 8 – 12.Cody’s father had beaten him more times than Cody could remember, but this time was the worst. When Cody came to, and his father was missing from their filthy apartment, Cody knew he had to get away from the threat for good. And so, Cody ran away, making it as far as the wealthy neighborhood where he slumped to the ground, unable to go any farther.Footsteps startled Cody awake and he was surprised to see a girl from his middle school — Autumn — a rich cool kid from a wealthy Indigenous family. Autumn was shocked to come across him and even more shocked by his badly battered face.Not knowing what else to do, Autumn offered to take Cody to her house and shelter him in her father’s art studio. What would come to transpire were a series of unexpected things neither Cody nor Autumn could have imagined possible.A powerful story of identity, compassion and what it means to belong, “The Other Side of Perfect” is a real gem of a novel.“No, Nancy, No! A Dog Chase in New York,” written and illustrated by Alice Tait, is an entertaining, mad-cap adventure. (Walker Books)“No, Nancy, No! A Dog Chase in New York” written and illustrated by Alice Tait, Walker Books, 2024, 24 pages, $18.99 hardcoverRead aloud: age 4 – 8.Read yourself: age 6 – 8.Nancy and her little dog, Roger, have arrived in New York City to see the biggest show in town — “Dogs! The Musical!” — and as they stand in front of the theater, they see the sparkly poodle, Candy, the star of the show. Nancy wants to pet Candy, but when she holds Candy’s leash, Candy bolts away.It’s up to Nancy and Roger to chase her down through the streets of New York, but they aren’t the only ones racing after Candy; dogs throughout the city join them as well.Get ready for a Lift-the-Flap madcap adventure with the spunky Nancy and her dog, Roger, in this entertaining book, “No, Nancy, No! A Dog Chase in New York.”Nationally syndicated, Kendal Rautzhan writes and lectures on children’s literature. She can be reached at [email protected].
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Illinois State Redbirds (4-2) vs. George Washington Revolutionaries (5-1)Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands; Monday, 3 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: George Washington plays Illinois State in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands.
The Revolutionaries have a 5-1 record against non-conference oppponents. George Washington averages 80.2 points while outscoring opponents by 11.2 points per game.The Redbirds have a 4-2 record in non-conference games. Illinois State scores 81.0 points and has outscored opponents by 10.8 points per game.
Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.It was late one night last spring, and I was Googling cultural phenomena that would mark milestone anniversaries in 2024, as a sleepless reporter does.Fifty years old, as in things that had arrived in 1974? The Rubik’s Cube. Skittles. Dungeons & Dragons.From 1984, 40 years ago? “Ghostbusters.” The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Pizza Hut’s Book It! reading program, which offers pizza as an incentive to entice kids to read.Huh, I thought. I wonder how long that thing lasted. I had been a Book It! kid growing up, reading half a dozen books in a week, filling up a punch card and earning a certificate redeemable for a sweet, sweet six-inch pepperoni personal pan pizza (never plain cheese, I had standards).I was shocked: The program was still around.Of course, it had undergone some changes since my elementary school days: Gone were the punch cards; certificates were now digital. There was an option for home-schooled students to participate. Book It! even had accounts on Instagram and X.But what other literacy program — started by a restaurant, no less — had lasted 40 years?This, I knew, was a story.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
When a blogger criticized Cairo’s airport, Egypt’s government fired back, citing security footage, threatening legal action and asking, “Is it reasonable for a passenger to visit two lounges before a single flight?”Authoritarian governments are not known for taking kindly to criticism. And in Egypt, official skins can be especially thin: Deepening repression has muffled most dissent and sent tens of thousands of perceived political opponents to jail, including one for posting a doctored photo of the president with Mickey Mouse ears. But this month, Egypt found itself facing an opponent it could not silence so easily.“Cairo Airport: Is There a Worse Major Airport?” the travel blogger Ben Schlappig pondered in a no-holds-barred post on his website, One Mile at a Time. He cited the “actively hostile and rude” staff, the “endless requests for tips,” the “disorder” in line, the “weak” dining options and the “yuck” lounges.“My visits have varied from inconvenient and disorganized, to outright chaotic,” he wrote. “I just can’t think of a single redeeming quality about the airport.” As if salting the wound, he ended by comparing Cairo’s airport unfavorably with that of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, with which Egypt is locked in a yearslong dispute over water rights.It was a verdict almost guaranteed to enrage Egypt’s government, which is making a concerted push to double its tourism numbers, trying to reach 30 million annual visitors by 2028. Besides employing one in 12 Egyptian workers, the tourism industry delivers desperately needed foreign currency to a country reeling from a prolonged economic crisis.New luxury hotels are going up around Cairo and Egypt’s sunny beach destinations. The government has announced plans to refurbish historic attractions. And a long-awaited new museum of antiquities is opening in stages — and to positive reviews — next to the Great Pyramids of Giza.Egypt’s government is making a concerted push to reach 30 million annual visitors by 2028.Sima Diab for The New York TimesWe are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 24 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the book ‘Loh Purush Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ka Jeevanvrit’ based on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s life on Sunday.The book authored by Rakesh Kumar Sharma was released at an event held at the Chief Minister’s official residence, Oak Over in Shimla.Also Read | Who Is Atul Limaye? Know All About RSS Strategist Behind MahaYuti’s Monster Win in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024.The Chief Minister lauded the author’s efforts and stated that the book offers readers an in-depth understanding of Sardar Patel’s personality, his role in India’s freedom struggle, and his significant contributions to nation-building.Rakesh Kumar Sharma, a resident of Hamirpur district, currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Sardar Patel University, Mandi. A former research fellow at the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi.Also Read | Maharashtra BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule Chairs Meeting To Increase Membership After Landslide Victory in Assembly Elections 2024.Sharma has authored several notable books, including Loh Purush Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Jeevan Darshan aur Rashtra Nirman ki Bhumika (2022), Loh Purush Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Swaraj Sangharsh evam Rashtra Eikikaran Mein Bhumika (2023), Loh Purush Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ka Jeevan Parichay (2024), and Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Role in Swaraj Struggle and National Integration (2023).MLA Chander Shekhar, Former Minister Kaul Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Sardar Patel University Mandi, Lalit Kumar Awasthi, Sharma’s wife, Reena Sharma and daughters, Swastika and Arjika were also present on the occasion. (ANI)(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)