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Saba Yemen
6 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hajjah… Women's organization holds seminars commemorating Prophet's Migration
Hajjah - Saba: The Women's Cultural Organization in Hajjah province organized on Friday cultural seminars commemorating the anniversary of the Prophet's Migration (Hijra), along with rallies celebrating Iran's victory and affirming steadfastness with Gaza. The seminars were held in Al-Mahabisha, Hajr, Bani Maje'a (Al-Mahabisha), Wadi Makhar (Ku'aydinah), Janib Al-Yaman, Janib Al-Sham (Al-Shahil), Abu Duwar (Mastaba), Beit Al-'Aroudi, Bani Majmal, Al-Masajid, Al-Qaza'a, Bani Al-Shammakh (Al-Maftah), Bani Ka'b, and Afsar (Kuhlan Ash-Sharaf). The discussions addressed the state of the Ummah before and after the Prophet's Migration, the role of the Ansar (Supporters) in aiding the Islamic faith and the Noble Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), and the significance of this occasion deeply rooted in the consciousness of the Yemeni people and their honorable faith-based history—inherited from their great ancestors, the Ansar of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him and his family)—and their present glorious commitment to the Quranic path, being its foremost bearers. The anniversary of the Prophet's Migration (peace be upon him and his family) was described as a spiritual milestone to strengthen connection with the Noble Messenger, adhere to his righteous path, and follow the example of the Ansar in supporting truth and the oppressed while confronting the forces of polytheism and misguidance. Additionally, rallies were held in Al-Mahabisha, Hajr, Bani Maje'a (Al-Mahabisha), Washha, Janib Al-Yaman, Janib Al-Sham (Al-Shahil), Abu Duwar (Mastaba), Beit Al-'Aroudi, Bani Majmal, Al-Masajid, Al-Qaza'a, Bani Al-Shammakh (Al-Maftah), Bani Ka'b, and Afsar (Kuhlan Ash-Sharaf) under the slogan: "Celebrating Iran's Victory… Steadfastness with Gaza Until Triumph." Participants in the rallies congratulated their brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran—leadership and people—as well as its mujahideen in the army and the Revolutionary Guards for their great victory against the unjust Zionist-American aggression. They highlighted that the criminal and bloodthirsty Trump had set the goal of Iran's unconditional surrender, yet after facing devastating blows, he was forced to announce an unconditional halt to their aggression—following unprecedented losses inflicted upon the enemy entity, unmatched in its blood-stained history. A statement issued during the rallies described Iran's victory over the Zionist-American enemy as a fruit of reliance on Allah, obedience to Him in preparation and strong nation-building, and the choice of jihad and resistance—rejecting surrender, subjugation, normalization, and allegiance. This, the statement stressed, should serve as a hope, model, and example for other Arab and Islamic nations. It also affirmed continued steadfastness, resilience, and support for the oppressed in Gaza until the aggression is stopped—a religious, humanitarian, and moral duty—while condemning the Zionist entity's crimes in Gaza. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
The Star
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Not a physical move but a change of mindset, values, says Religious Affairs Minister in Maal Hijrah speech
KUALA LUMPUR: Hijrah (migration) is no more a physical relocation but the transformation of mindset, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said this in his opening speech during the Ma'al Hijrah celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Convention Centre (Mitec) here Friday (June 27) officiated by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. "Today, hijrah is no longer physical but a transformation of values and mindset. "We are called to migrate from passivity to proactivity, from dependency to self-determination. "This is the true meaning of hijrah in building a Madani nation. Therefore, let us, as agents of change, embrace knowledge, uphold values, prioritise unity, and respect differences. "This year, the Ma'al Hijrah celebration carries the theme 'Building a Madani Ummah', a vision that deeply aligns with the spirit of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) hijrah. "This theme calls upon us to revive the role of the ummah (community) as agents of mercy, justice, and progress – to build a society rooted in values and anchored in faith," said Mohd Na'im. He further stressed the need for respect and tolerance by Muslims in a multiracial and multi-religious country. "We must emulate the solidarity between the Muhajirin (migrants) and the Ansar (residents of Madinah) during the Prophet's time, which was built on faith, not lineage. "This was further strengthened by the introduction of the Constitution of Madinah, a foundation for a peaceful and just multi-ethnic society based on faith and brotherhood (ukhuwwah)," said Mohd Na'im.
Business Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Going around in circles: Do Singapore investors have an appetite for another telco listing?
[SINGAPORE] Singapore's public listing drought has left investors searching for any sign of life in the markets. It is understandable, then, that the potential listing of Singapore-based virtual telecommunications player on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) gave rise to some excited chatter. Rameez Ansar, chief executive officer and co-founder of Circles, told media last month that the telco was mulling an initial public offering (IPO) here, while the parent company could list on the Nasdaq in New York. Circles is backed by investors including private equity firm Warburg Pincus and the investment arm of Singapore's Economic Development Board, EDBI. Ansar said all business lines under Circles have reached breakeven, and noted that the company has a two-year target to reach 'world-class' business metrics that would support its stock market performance. He did not provide a specific timeline for when the IPOs might happen – if at all – saying that it will depend on market conditions and regulators in Singapore and the US. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up But the bigger question might be if there is investor appetite for another telco in the public markets. Singing in the rain Temasek-owned communications technology conglomerate Singtel is the biggest player here, and holds a clear advantage over the competition. On top of the telco business, it operates next-generation connectivity, digital infrastructure and digital businesses in the region, including data centre arm Nxera and IT services unit NCS. Singtel also owns Optus – the second-largest telecommunications company in Australia – and holds significant stakes in telco associates in India (Bharti Airtel), Indonesia (Telkomsel), the Philippines (Globe), and Thailand (AIS). For the full year ended March, Singtel logged a net profit of S$4.02 billion, more than five times higher than the S$795 million in earnings recorded the year before. This was boosted mostly by a net exceptional gain of S$1.55 billion, on the back of the partial divestment of its Comcentre headquarters in Singapore. Underlying net profit rose 9 per cent to S$2.47 billion for the full year, driven by robust performances from Optus, NCS, as well as regional associates Airtel and AIS. In constant-currency terms, the underlying net profit would have been up 11 per cent year on year. DBS Group Research analyst Sachin Mittal expects the value of Singtel's core businesses in Singapore and Australia – excluding its associates – to grow by more than 300 per cent over the next 12 to 18 months. 'We project a core net profit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent over FY2025 to FY2028, driven by growth in Optus, NCS and its data centre (business),' he said in a Jun 19 report. 'Optus and NCS are already contributing to core Ebit (earnings before interest and taxes) growth, while the data centre business is expected to see a significant rise in its contribution from FY2027 onwards,' he added. DBS has a 'buy' call on Singtel, with an increased target price of S$4.58 – implying a potential upside of 20.5 per cent from the stock's closing price of S$3.80 on Wednesday (Jun 25). Already, Singtel has been one of the best performers among Singapore blue-chip stocks so far this year, as investors flee to defensive sectors such as telecommunications, industrials, and utilities amid ongoing global uncertainties and volatility. Year to date, Singtel has generated a total return – with dividends reinvested – of 23.4 per cent. In comparison, the benchmark Straits Times Index has returned 6.3 per cent over the same period. StarHub, Singapore's other listed telco player, however, has faltered. Fading stars? In contrast to Singtel's outperformance, StarHub has registered a total return of minus 3.2 per cent year to date. One reason might be that StarHub's business is significantly smaller than Singtel's. For its full year ended Dec 31, 2024, StarHub posted a 7.3 per cent increase in net profit to S$160.5 million, from S$149.6 million the previous year. Mittal, however, notes that the outlook for StarHub could be brighter ahead, as costs from its transformation programme to build a digital platform with multi-cloud capabilities taper off. He said in a report on May 13: 'StarHub incurred about 90 per cent of its total transformation costs of S$270 million in FY2024, with the residual 10 per cent to be spent in the first half of FY2025.' 'We project 12 per cent earnings CAGR over FY2025 to FY2027, and a yield of around 5 per cent in FY2025,' he added. DBS has a 'buy' recommendation on the stock. Mittal in the May report lowered his target price to S$1.38, from S$1.46 previously. Meanwhile, pundits are also keeping an eye out for the impact from a potential merger between StarHub and M1, which was rumoured to take place by the end of this month. 'A potential merger between StarHub and M1 might significantly benefit Singtel's Singapore business,' Mittal said. 'This consolidation would ease the intense price competition, particularly in the mobile virtual network operator space, which has historically driven down average revenue per user across the industry.' M1 was delisted from SGX in 2019 and its financials are no longer made public. Clearly, investors tend to favour the larger listcos and blue-chips, especially amid the uncertainties. How would Circles fare? Or any other small- to mid-cap players looking to list, for that matter? Despite the chatter, there is unlikely to be a rousing reception from investors.
Saba Yemen
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Capital Secretariat – Cultural Seminar in Al-Safia District commemorating Prophet's Migration
Sana'a - Saba: The General Mobilization Office in Al-Safia District, Capital Secretariat, organized a cultural seminar on Tuesday to commemorate the blessed anniversary of the Prophet's Migration (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), under the slogan "The Word of God is Supreme." The seminar addressed key themes, including the objectives of the divine message, the most significant actions undertaken by the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) after the migration, the characteristics of the Ansar community, and the role of Yemenis in supporting the Muhammadan message and confronting the forces of polytheism and misguidance. During the event, the First Undersecretary of the Capital Secretariat, Khaled Al-Madani, emphasized the importance of reviving this occasion to strengthen faith-based identity, follow the path and biography of the Great Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), and reflect on its profound meanings. He praised the resilience of the Yemeni people in the face of aggression, urging continued efforts in general mobilization and heightened readiness to confront all challenges, while supporting Gaza, the Palestinian people, and Islamic holy sites. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
India.com
21-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet India's youngest IAS officer, cracked UPSC at 21 in first attempt, father was an auto driver, mother worked as labourer, his name is…, AIR was…
Ansar Shaikh became the youngest IAS officer in India when he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam at the age of just 21, securing an All India Rank of 361. His journey from a humble background to becoming an inspiration for millions is nothing short of incredible. Humble beginnings in Maharashtra Ansar comes from a small village called Shelgaon in the Jalna district of Maharashtra's Marathwada region. His father drives an autorickshaw, and his mother worked as a farm labourer. Life was not easy for his family, but they always supported his education. Even though they had very little money, his family made sacrifices to help him study. His brother left school in Class 7 and started working in a garage to earn money, while his sister was married off at the young age of 15. A bright student with big dreams Despite all these problems, Ansar never gave up on his education. He scored 91 per cent in his 12th standard and later graduated in Political Science from Fergusson College, Pune, with 73 per cent. After college, he decided to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, which is one of the toughest exams in India. The exam selects officers for top posts like IAS, IPS, IFS, and others. It has three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview, and tests everything from general knowledge to decision-making skills. Cracking UPSC in first attempt In 2016, at just 21 years old, Ansar cleared the UPSC exam in his first attempt. He chose Political Science as his optional subject and appeared for the mains and interview in Marathi, his mother tongue. His hard work paid off, and he secured the 361st rank across India. After clearing the tough UPSC Civil Services Exam, he was posted as the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, as of 2022. Ansar's journey has become a source of hope and motivation for students from all corners of India. Coming from a humble background, he proved that with hard work, smart planning, and never giving up, anyone can achieve their goals no matter how difficult their situation may be.
