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Qatar Tribune
03-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
‘QCDC serves as a link betweeneducation and labour market'
QNA Doha Executive Director of the Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) Saad Abdullah Al Kharji has affirmed the Centre's pivotal role as a strategic bridge between education and the labour market. He said that QCDC supports generations of students in preparing for future career paths through a comprehensive, year-round system of interactive programmes that span all stages of career development, from academic achievement to professional integration. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Kharji emphasised the Centre's belief in the importance of early career intervention. He explained that QCDC implements a series of immersive career exploration initiatives, starting with the Little Employee programme. Over five editions, this initiative has engaged more than 2,000 children aged seven to 15, allowing them to accompany their parents to work and introducing them to foundational workplace concepts. Al Kharji also highlighted the Career Village event, which, in its latest edition, brought together over 40 public and private sector entities, including key players from various vital economic sectors. Since its inception in 2017, Career Village has provided hands-on, simulated career experiences to more than 12,000 high school students over six consecutive editions. He described Career Village as the first step in a student's journey of self-discovery, followed by the My Career - My Future programme, which offers a week-long internship experience tailored to students' academic and professional interests. The programme has so far trained over 500 male and female students, logging more than 12,000 cumulative training hours. A significantly expanded version of the programme is set to launch on Sunday, July 6, with more than 250 students placed across 25 organisations representing diverse sectors such as medicine, aviation, energy, media, communications, finance, business administration, judiciary, tourism, sports management, technology, engineering, humanitarian work, and other fields aligned with Qatar's sustainable development goals. Al Kharji noted that these programmes are part of a broader portfolio of professional services offered by QCDC, including the Dalila programme, which delivers personalised career guidance sessions. He also referenced the Your Professional Guide magazine, currently preparing its 16th issue for release at the start of the 2025/2026 academic year, and pointed to specialised workshops organised at the request of institutions. Discussing QCDC's role in narrowing the gap between academic education and labour market needs, he underscored the value of experiential learning, field guidance, and awareness campaigns. These initiatives, he said, help students connect theoretical knowledge with practical application, thus supporting one of the core pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030: human capital development. He described the Centre as a key contributor to preparing a skilled and adaptable national workforce. On sector prioritisation, Al Kharji explained that QCDC targets two main groups of industries. The first includes strategic sectors like energy, manufacturing, finance, aviation, transport, and advanced healthcare, which form the backbone of Qatar's economy. The second group encompasses emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, big data, renewable energy, fintech, and sports, sectors brimming with promising future opportunities. He noted that these selections are based on labour market analysis, consultations with education and labour stakeholders, and QCDC-conducted surveys that reflect youth interests and aspirations. He also elaborated on the Centre's adoption of an integrated, diagnostic approach to career guidance. This is powered by an advanced electronic system that incorporates psychological assessments, personality analysis, and customised recommendations. Through the Dalila programme, students receive five individualised sessions, culminating in concrete academic and career action plans. Evaluation studies, he said, have shown a measurable increase in students' awareness levels following participation.
New Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PM directs embassy to assist stranded Malaysian in Milan
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested the Malaysian Embassy in Italy to immediately assist Dalila Zaidi, a Malaysian citizen stranded in Milan after her passport was stolen. He said the Foreign Ministry has also been alerted to ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve the matter. Anwar was responding to a post by Dalila on X, in which she appealed for help after losing her passport. "Salam PMX @anwaribrahim, my name is Dalila Zaidi and I'm a Malaysian currently stranded in Milan after my passport was stolen in the afternoon yesterday, 30 June 2025 near Santa Sofia station...I truly appreciate your attention to this," she wrote. In her post, Dalila claimed she had attempted to obtain an Emergency Travel Document from the Malaysian Embassy in Rome, but was informed that it was not possible due to the absence of an authorised officer to sign the necessary documents. The Prime Minister will be in Italy for a three-day official visit from July 1 to 3, at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. - BERNAMA
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Storm Erick to strengthen rapidly, may become major hurricane
The eastern Pacific continues its tropical tear with the fifth tropical storm of the season alreadyin the books and the second hurricane on the way. AccuWeather meteorologists believe Tropical Storm Erick will rapidly strengthen over the next couple of days. It will quickly reach hurricane intensity and become the strongest tropical cyclone in the Northern and Western Hemisphere so far this year before approaching the southwestern coast of Mexico. On the heels of Dalila, Tropical Storm Erick formed off the coast of Mexico early Tuesday morning and is forecast to become the second hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season in a matter of hours. This is the earliest fifth-named storm since July 9, 1956. The average date for the fifth-named storm is July 23. With now five tropical storms and one hurricane already history for the basin, this season is well ahead of the historical average pace. Typically, the fourth tropical storm does not form until mid-July, and the average date for the first hurricane is not until June 26. Barbara briefly strengthened to a hurricane back on Sunday, June 8. "We expect Erick to slowly drift northwestward and become a hurricane prior to the end of the June 17 calendar day," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ "There is a chance that if this tropical storm can organize quickly enough, it could then rapidly strengthen into a powerful Category 3 hurricane, prior to nearing the southwestern coast of Mexico," DaSilva said, "Erick may track very close to Acapulco with the full impacts you would expect from a hurricane ranging from powerful wind gusts and power outages to torrential rain and flash flooding as well as storm surge flooding." Factoring in the possibilities of intensity, track, topography and population, the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes with the current rainstorm is a 2, but that could climb based on how quickly and how much Erick strengthens and exactly where it approaches the Mexico coast. Barbara peaked last week as an entry-level Category 1 hurricane while well offshore with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. This new storm could easily eclipse that intensity as it approaches the coast and populated areas. How much rain and wind occur to the north and east of the center will depend on the amount of strengthening prior to landfall later this week. Both heavy rain and gusty winds will reach Mexico in advance of the center of the storm. Enough rain is likely to fall in parts of southern and southwestern Mexico along the coast and over the interior mountains to cause dangerous flash flooding and mudslides. Strong winds will buffet the coast, generating large swells, big waves, overwash on the beaches and shoreline and dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. AccuWeather meteorologists expect 14-18 tropical storms for the eastern Pacific season with seven to 10 to become hurricanes. Of these, from three to six will bring direct impacts to Mexico and Central America. In the wake of the fifth tropical storm this week, yet another tropical rainstorm may unfold west of Central America prior to the end of the month (June 24-27). Tropical Atlantic continues to sleep Meanwhile, the tropical Atlantic basin continues to struggle with vast areas of dry air, dust and disruptive winds-all of which are not uncommon tropical development deterrents early in the season. "While the chances have become very small, we continue to watch the area close in to land in the southwestern Gulf and the western Caribbean for tropical development late in June," DaSilva said. There have been some showers and thunderstorms in this area in recent days, but no organization has occurred. "Any tropical rainstorm or depression that were to form in the area would likely not spend much time over warm water and, hence, its lifespan would be brief," DaSilva said. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Eastern Pacific tropical rainstorm may rapidly strengthen, threaten Mexico
The eastern Pacific continues its tropical tear with already the fourth tropical storm of the season in the books and the fifth on the way. The latest tropical rainstorm has the potential to rapidly intensify and may threaten the coast of Mexico as a potent hurricane at landfall. Close on the heels of Dalila, a poorly organized tropical rainstorm just off the coast of Mexico is forecast by AccuWeather meteorologists to become the next tropical depression and tropical storm of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season. With four tropical storms and one hurricane already history for the basin, this season is well ahead of the historical average pace. Typically, the fourth tropical storm does not form until mid-July, and the average date for the first hurricane is not until June 26. Barbara briefly strengthened to a hurricane back on Sunday, June 8. "We expect the latest tropical rainstorm off the southern coast of Mexico and the western coast of Central America to slowly drift north-northwestward and gradually organize into midweek," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said, "Sometime on Tuesday or Wednesday, we should have a tropical depression or perhaps Tropical Storm Erick." That official call is made by the National Hurricane Center and will be based on wind and pressure data the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ "There is a chance that if this tropical rainstorm can organize quickly enough, it could then rapidly strengthen from a tropical storm to a powerful hurricane," DaSilva said, "That rapid intensification process could occur just hours prior to making landfall along the southwestern coast of Mexico sometime late Wednesday night to Thursday morning." Factoring in the possibilities of intensity, track, topography and population, the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes with the current rainstorm is a 1. Barbara peaked last week as an entry-level Category 1 hurricane while well offshore with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. This new storm could easily eclipse that intensity as it approaches the coast and populated areas. How much rain and wind occur to the north and east of the center will depend on the amount of strengthening prior to landfall later this week. Both heavy rain and gusty winds will reach Mexico in advance of the center of the storm. Enough rain is likely to fall in parts of southern and southwestern Mexico along the coast and over the interior mountains to cause dangerous flash flooding and mudslides. Strong winds will buffet the coast generating large swells, big waves, overwash on the beaches and shoreline and dangerous rip currents in the surf zone. AccuWeather meteorologists expect 14-18 tropical storms for the eastern Pacific season with seven to 10 to become hurricanes. Of these, from three to six will bring direct impacts to Mexico and Central America. In the wake of the fifth tropical storm this week, there may be a brief lull in activity over the eastern Pacific. Tropical Atlantic continues to sleep Meanwhile, the tropical Atlantic basin continues to struggle with vast areas of dry air, dust and disruptive winds-all of which are not uncommon tropical development deterrents early in the season. "While the chances have become very small, we continue to watch the area close in to land in the southwestern Gulf and the western Caribbean for tropical development late in June," DaSilva said. There have been some showers and thunderstorms in this area in recent days, but no organization has occurred. "Any tropical rainstorm or depression that were to form in the area would likely not spend much time over warm water and, hence, its lifespan would be brief," DaSilva said. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Hurricane Center watching 3 tropical waves. Heat index could hit 105 in Florida
Tropical conditions in the Atlantic remain quiet as we enter the third week of the 2025 hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the western Caribbean. The first named storm in the Atlantic basin will be Andrea. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location In the eastern Pacific, former Tropical Storm Dalila has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone as it continues to move away from land but an area of low pressure off Central America is expected to become a tropical depression over the next couple of days. Meanwhile, some showers and storms are expected in some locations across Florida as temperatures and the heat index continue to climb. Some areas could see a heat index as high as 105. Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 8 a.m., June 16. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin. Tropical wave 1: A tropical wave is in the central Atlantic extending from 02N to 16N with axis near 39W, moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave is in the central Atlantic extending from 02N to 15N with axis near 50W, moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Tropical wave 3: A tropical wave is in the western Caribbean south of 19N with axis near 80W, moving westward at 11 to 17 mph. Numerous moderate to strong convection is ahead of the wave axis over the Nicaragua, Costa Rica and western Panama offshore waters. "The average first named storm in the Atlantic is June 20, but development over the central and eastern basin looks unfavorable through June at this time," said AccuWeather lead hurricane forecaster Alex DaSilva. Former Tropical Storm Dalila is now a post-tropical cyclone as it moves west-northwest at 9 mph away from the western coast of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center issued its last advisory on Dalila Sunday night. An area of low pressure off Central America is expected to become a tropical depression over the next couple of days. Regardless of development, areas of heavy rain are likely across portions of Central America and southeastern Mexico during the next few days. The next named storm in the eastern Pacific will be Erick. The hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which could be a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane — could develop," said National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome. The colors make it visibly clear how likely a system could develop, with yellow being low, orange medium, and red high. The National Hurricane Center generally doesn't issue tropical advisories until there is a named storm, but there is an exception. "If a system is near land and there is potential for development, the National Hurricane Center won't wait before it issues advisories, even if the system hasn't become an actual storm. This gives residents time to prepare," Rhome said. Pensacola, western Panhandle: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4 p.m. Expect seasonably warm temperatures through the week, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s each afternoon. By the weekend, temps will approach the mid to upper 90s in some spots, with heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. There's a potential for heat advisories in some locations. Tallahassee, central Panhandle: There's a good chance for showers and storms over the next several days, bringing dangerous lightning, heavy rain and strong winds. High near 89, with heat index values as high as 100. Jacksonville, North/Northeast Florida: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92 and heat index values as high as 103. Daytona Beach to Stuart, East/Central Florida: Isolated to scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and evening, with greatest rain chances focused near to west of I-4 later in the day. It will remain hot and humid, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s at the coast and low to mid 90s inland. Heat index between 100 and 105. West Palm Beach to Naples, South/Southwest Florida:Isolated chance for showers today along the east coast. About a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorm on the west coast, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 84 in West Palm Beach. High near 89 in Naples. Fort Myers to Sarasota, West/Southwest Florida: Chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Drier air expected to arrive June 17 to reduce shower chances for the rest of the work week. High near 90 in Sarasota, with heat index as high as 101. High near 93 in Fort Myers, with heat index as high as 100. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Hurricane season starts June 1 in the Atlantic basin. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Hurricane season has NOAA tracking 3 tropical waves
