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In his role, he will lead the company’s operations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He will leverage his extensive experience to drive the company’s expansion in the MENA region, focusing on developing and implementing strategies to strengthen partnerships and maximize channel engagement. Abhinav Jain & Apurv Modi, Co-Founders of Almonds Ai, jointly said, “The appointment of Ram is a significant milestone for the company as it brings together cohesive strategic leadership to Almonds Ai team. His wealth of knowledge and proven track record in brand establishment and market penetration make him the perfect fit to lead our operations in the MENA region. The MENA region presents immense growth opportunities, and I look forward to leveraging my experience and Almonds Ai’s cutting-edge solutions to empower businesses and drive sustainable success across the region.

Watch this interview with Ali Mulla, Commercial Director at El Sewedy Electrometer Group as he speaks with ESI Africa. Mulla spoke to us about the company’s work on interchangeability this year. Find out more about El Sewedy Electrometer Group and their work with the Prime Alliance.

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NEW DELHI: Over ten suspected migrants died, and 51 were evacuated on Monday after a failed attempt to cross Mediterranean waters near a southern Italian island close to North Africa, according to several reports.The German aid organization RESQSHIP, which operates the Nadir rescue ship, reported rescuing 51 individuals from a sinking wooden vessel, including two who were unconscious. They also discovered 10 bodies on board.In a post on X, RESQSHIP mentioned that their crew was “caring” for the 51 people rescued from the boat, but lamented that “the rescue came too late for 10 people.” The post added that “two of the rescued were unconscious and had to be cut free with an axe.”This southern Italian island, located near North Africa, is a notorious destination for human smugglers, with 127,000 migrants arriving last year.Meanwhile, the Italian coast guard is searching for about 50 people missing after a shipwreck off the southern coast of Calabria.According to a statement from the Italian coast guard, the search and rescue operation was launched after a distress call from a French vessel about 120 miles (193 kilometers) from the Italian coast, as reported by Euro News.The incident took place in waters under the jurisdiction of both Greece and Italy, the statement indicated.Rescuers found a half-sunken boat and saved 12 migrants, most of whom were likely traveling from Turkey.The survivors were taken to the Calabrian port of Roccella Jonica, where they received medical treatment. Tragically, one of the migrants died shortly after being rescued, the coast guard reported.The Italian maritime rescue coordination centre (IMRCC) in Rome quickly redirected two nearby merchant ships to assist in the rescue. Assets from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, also participated in the effort. ( with input from agencies)

SEOUL -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will kick off his first trip to North Korea in 24 years on Tuesday as he seeks to bolster the countries' ties in the face of Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The visit is expected to further cement defense ties between the countries, with North Korea seeking Russian assistance on satellite technology in exchange for weapons for use in Ukraine.

King Mohammed VI performed on Monday Eid Al-Adha prayer at Hassan II Mosque in Tetouan in northern Morocco. The monarch was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Prince Moulay Ahmed, and Prince Moulay Ismail. Members of the royal family and several cabinet members, including Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch also performed the Eid Morning Prayer. Afterward, the Monarch performed the ritual sacrifice as prescribed by Islamic traditions. On the occasion of the Feast of Sacrifice, the King offered his heartfelt congratulations to the Heads of state of Muslim countries.

ADVERTISEMENTHeatwaves across Cyprus and Greece have left multiple people dead with Türkiye battling wildfires as temperatures soared above 40C. These are just the latest in a series of cases where visitors disappeared or fell ill after setting out on hikes in the extreme heat. The Acropolis was also forced to close to tourists during this period of unprecedented extreme heat. Türkiye hit by extreme temperatures and firesTemperatures in Türkiye last week were around 8 to 12C higher than the season average. These periods of extreme heat are having a major impact on health too.

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Mumbai, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday said his party will seek legal recourse over the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat result, claiming victory was snatched from their candidate by "misuse" of the official machinery. Shiv Sena (UBT) to seek legal recourse over Mumbai North West LS seat resultAddressing a press conference here, Thackeray said a petition regarding the "electoral malpractice" will be filed in the court in a day or two. We will file an election petition in court, challenging the result of the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat," he said. Parab claimed the counting process on June 4 for the Mumbai North West seat was fine till the 19th round but there was no transparency after that. "A probe is also needed into the constant phone calls to the returning officer of the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.

R ED BANNERS that hang across bridges above the main roads leading north in Israel contain one word: “Abandoned”. Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hizbullah, recently vowed to continue the attacks, insisting that his group is acting as a “support front” for Hamas. “We’re like ducks in Nasrallah’s shooting-range,” says Gidi Sayada, a winemaker from Safsufa, a village that has not been evacuated. Hizbullah has shelled mainly targets close by the border and military bases. Israel has responded with targeted strikes on Hizbullah operatives, in some cases deep inside Lebanon.

Despite the establishment of two government companies and the completion of economic feasibility studies, this project has not witnessed significant progress since 1979. Although the project has not been officially closed, Moroccan and Spanish authorities have refrained from taking the necessary steps to implement it. Before 2022, Moroccan authorities perceived hidden Spanish support for the Western Sahara separatists, particularly during Spain’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council in 2003. Tensions peaked in 2021 when Morocco withdrew its ambassador from Madrid after Spanish authorities hosted prominent separatist leaders from Western Sahara. However, a convergence of political and economic interests has recently motivated both countries to revive this project.