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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Shura set to participate in 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
QNA Geneva Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim is set to lead a delegation representing the Council to the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which will open in Geneva today. Being held under the theme 'The Role of Parliaments in Promoting Pluralism, Ensuring Justice, and Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals 2030', the three-day event is a quinquennial gathering co-organised by the United Nations and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). It primarily seeks to reinforce the parliamentary dimension in the UN operation and operationalise partnership between parliaments and the UN organisations to address the common global challenges. Participants are poised to deliberate on critical topics, including strengthening justice and equality, reviewing the progress made in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as enhancing youth engagement and advancing the parliaments' role in overcoming multiple crises. Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti took part in the 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, which took place in Geneva on Monday under the theme 'Leadership for Inclusive and Lasting Peace'. The summit, organised by IPU, convened female Speakers of Parliament from across the globe, and explored a whole raft of foremost issues, particularly the role of parliaments in keeping up with digital transformation, putting out legislative frameworks for emerging technologies, bolstering cybersecurity, in addition to backing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the areas of environment, education, health, and green economy. Addressing the first session titled 'The Women, Peace and Security Agenda 25 Years On: Challenges and the Way Forward', Dr. Al Sulaiti noted that the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security has not achieved the intended change, albeit a quarter of a century has passed since its adoption. She drew attention to the persistent underrepresentation of women in mediation processes, the absence of effective accountability mechanisms, and the profound suffering of women in conflict zones, especially refugees and human rights defenders. She called for transition from promise to implementation through pursuing national and regional mechanisms to hold perpetrators of violations against women to account, engaging women in all phases of peacebuilding, and fostering partnership between parliaments, the UN, and civil society to activate Resolution 1325. This resolution is not merely a document, but rather a moral and human obligation to protect women and foster just and enduring peace, Al Sulaiti underlined. She also addressed the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, emphasising that Qatar marshals substantial efforts to end this tragedy and spearheads regional and global movements in collaboration with partners to end the blockade and massacres against women, children, and sick people in the occupied territories amid the lack of international protection. Held on the margins of this conference, the summit is a high platform that aims to promote women's role in parliamentary action and enable them to effectively contribute to crafting policies and engaging in the decision-making process.
Observer
a day ago
- Politics
- Observer
Oman to participate in World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman will take part in the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament scheduled to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 29 to 31. Oman's delegation to the conference is led by Khalid bin Hilal al Maawali, Chairman of Majlis Ash'shura. The conference is organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in cooperation with the United Nations under the theme 'A world in turmoil: Parliamentary cooperation and multilateralism for peace, justice and prosperity for all'. The event explores ways to consolidate parliamentary partnerships amid the rapid pace of global challenges. Oman's participation in the event affirms its commitment to pluralism and highlights its active role in promoting dialogue and understanding among peoples and its support for international initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable peace and comprehensive development. It undertakes this role from the point of view that global challenges require legislative and diplomatic efforts. It is worth noting that the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament has become the largest global parliamentary gathering of parliament speakers. The event brings together more than 300 parliament speakers from 170 countries, along with high-level participation from international organisations, civil society institutions, academics and media professionals. The conference gains significance from its status as an international parliamentary platform whose first round kicked off in 2000 at the Millennium Summit in New York. The conference aims to integrate the ranks of national parliaments within the context of a joint global governance system and to bridge the international democratic gap by activating legislative institutions' role in devising global decisions.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IPU admissions 2025: Apply for 20 PG courses through CUET and four-year BA BEd programme
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University opens applications for PG and integrated BA BEd courses IPU admissions 2025: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IPU) has announced the opening of admissions for 20 postgraduate (PG) programmes for the academic session 2025-26 through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. Additionally, the university has invited applications for the four-year integrated BA BEd programme. Interested candidates can apply online within the prescribed deadlines. The university clarified that admissions for the 20 PG courses will be offered only after exhausting merit lists from national-level tests and entrance exams conducted by the university for affiliated programmes. Candidates who have already secured admission through management quota or other entrance tests for these programmes are not eligible to apply via CUET scores. Admissions through CUET for 20 postgraduate programmes The 20 postgraduate programmes available through CUET scores include MBA, MCA (Software Engineering), MAMC, MPT, MSc in Environment Management, LLM, MA in English, MEd, MTech (CSG and EG), MA in Economics, PG in Applied Geoinformatics, MSc in Yoga, MSc in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design, MSc in Bioinformatics, MSc in Molecular Diagnostics, MSc in Microbiology, MS in Packaging Technology, BEd, and BEd (Special Education). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Candidates can apply online for these courses by July 30, paying an application and counselling fee of Rs. 2,500. "Students already admitted through national-level tests or university-conducted entrance tests are not eligible to apply through CUET scores," the university stated. IPU admissions 2025: Important Dates Event Date Last date to apply for BA BEd programme July 18, 2025 Release of list of applicants for BA BEd programme July 24, 2025 Document verification and seat allocation (BA BEd) July 29, 2025 Last date to apply for PG programmes via CUET July 30, 2025 Commencement of BA BEd academic session August 4, 2025 Start of second round of BA BEd counselling (if needed) August 5, 2025 Integrated teacher education programme admissions open until July 18 Separately, IPU is accepting applications for the four-year BA BEd programme until July 18. This Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) is available to students who have qualified the National Level Test conducted by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The programme, offered at the University School of Education on the Dwarka campus, has a total of 60 seats. The major and minor subjects available include English, Economics, History, Political Science, and Sociology. Prof. Saroj Sharma, Dean of the school, said, "The new session will commence on August 4, with the first list of applicants released on July 24." Seat allocation will take place after document verification on July 29. If seats remain vacant, a second round of counselling will begin on August 5. Detailed information on the admissions process is available on the university websites and . These admissions mark the university's efforts to streamline intake through CUET scores for PG courses, alongside continuing its integrated teacher education programmes. Candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria and apply within the given deadlines. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
RTÉ News
08-07-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
257 post offices closed across Ireland over last ten years
Over the last ten years, 257 post offices have closed across the country, according to data provided to Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane via parliamentary question. Cork had the largest number of closures, with 22 shutting their doors in rural areas and 12 in urban centres. Dublin saw 21 post offices close over the decade, while 21 rural post offices closed in Galway. Other closures included Donegal (19); Mayo (18); Kerry (15); Wexford (15); Limerick (12) and Tipperary (11). "It is shocking that 257 post offices closed in the last ten years," Mr Cullinane said. "The local post office plays a vital role in Irish life, providing financial services, access to the social welfare system, communications infrastructure and community supports. "In many areas, they are the only visible expression of the State." The Waterford TD said there was widespread concern that the current contract terms were "simply not fit for purpose". He said that as a result, new entrants are not attracted to take over post office services after long-serving postmasters retire. "Without a new approach as advocated by the IPU, the network will shrink - and more communities will lose their post office," he said. "That would be a huge blow to social cohesion and rural life." Mr Cullinane called for action, saying that the Government "cannot continue to ignore the crisis in our post office network". "What's needed now is targeted, strategic investment, and a new vision that puts public service and community needs first." Last month, postmasters warned that 40% of post offices could close unless Government funding for the network is increased. The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) is calling for a 50% increase in State funding to €15 million per year over five years to secure the network. Currently, the network receives €10m annually, but the IPU said that this is not adequate. General Secretary Sandra Tormey told the Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications that 108 postmasters are earning less than the minimum wage when costs are taken out. She said a poll of members revealed the scale of the problem. "If the Government funding stays the same at €10 million, 40% will have to close. We've had to absorb 30% minimum wage increases and 15% inflation," she said. "We cannot increase our prices to make our businesses viable. We cannot avail of any supports that Government gives because we are deemed services and not retailers." She said that if funding was increased to €15 million, 70% of members could envisage a viable future. The union says that this funding would help expand access to in-person public services and support identity verification and fraud prevention for departments and agencies. Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy said that his family post office in Ballinalee in Co Longford would close if funding was not increased. "It would be one of the 40% who would go if funding wasn't in place, the ten million has worked," he said. "As a postmaster, we need that €15 million, not just me, but hundreds of other offices and communities across the country." An Post Chief Executive David McRedmond said the semi-State was the conduit between the IPU and the Government, but he added that it supported the union in getting an increase in funding. He pointed to a 32% decline in transactions since 2019.
Malaysian Reserve
04-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MarketsandMarkets' 360Quadrants Recognizes Top Startups and SMEs in the AI Inference Quadrant Report 2025
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 360Quadrants has released its latest AI inference Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025, recognizing key players, including both global giants and emerging innovators, for their excellence in market presence, product innovation, and business strategy. The report highlights Mythic, Groq Inc., SAPEON Inc., and Rebellions Inc., among the top companies, are actively shaping the future of the AI inference Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment. The evaluation leverages 360Quadrants' proprietary methodology to map competitive positioning across 7,000+ micro markets within 10+ industries, enabling decision-makers to make strategic, data-backed vendor choices. Company Highlights in the AI Inference Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment: Mythic is a pioneering AI hardware company specializing in analog compute-in-memory technology to accelerate AI and machine learning (ML) workloads at the edge. Its flagship solution is the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), a compact, high-performance chip that delivers GPU-class computational power while consuming up to 50 times less energy than traditional edge AI processors. Mythic's IPU supports a wide range of deep neural network models, including convolutional, recurrent, and fully connected architectures. The company's solutions are built on a combination of dataflow architecture, computer-in-memory techniques, and the proprietary Mythic AI Workflow platform. Mythic's low-power, high-efficiency AI processors are designed for diverse applications such as smart homes, action cameras, AR/VR, robotics, healthcare systems, intelligent machines, aerospace, security monitoring, and industrial drones. Groq Inc. is a cutting-edge technology company focused on delivering high-performance hardware and software solutions for AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Its processors are engineered to deliver exceptional computational speed and efficiency with low power consumption, making them particularly well-suited for edge computing scenarios. At the heart of Groq's innovation is a novel processor architecture composed of numerous parallel processing cores, each optimized for executing complex AI workloads with remarkable speed and accuracy. This architecture enables Groq's chips to handle intensive data processing and real-time inference tasks across various sectors, including finance, government, and energy (oil & gas). SAPEON Inc. is an AI semiconductor company offering integrated hardware and software solutions for cloud-based and edge AI computing. Its product lineup includes AI chips, AI accelerator cards, AI servers, and end-to-end platforms designed for data centers and AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) deployments. SAPEON's technology enables high-performance processing for a variety of use cases such as 5G edge cloud operations, object detection, image enhancement, and indoor navigation. The company emphasizes energy efficiency and scalable AI infrastructure, targeting industries including telecommunications, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. With offices in the United States and South Korea, SAPEON is focused on expanding its footprint in the global AI hardware market. To explore the full quadrant report and see how companies are positioned in the AI inference Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025, Visit: Evaluation Criteria The vendor evaluation was conducted on over 110 companies, of which the top 11 were categorized and recognized as quadrant leaders. Factors such as revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, and sales strategies for the market presence of the AI inference Startups/Small-Medium Businesses Companies Assessment quadrant. The top criteria for product footprint evaluation included Compute (GPU, CPU, FPGA, NPU, TPU, FSD, Inferentia, T-Head, MTIA, LPU, and Other ASICs), Memory (High bandwidth memory (HBM) and double data rate (DDR) memory), and Network (Network interface cards (NIC)/network adapters and interconnects). 360 Quadrants Scoring Methodology 360 Quadrants employs a comprehensive and transparent scoring methodology to evaluate companies. It identifies relevant evaluation criteria, collects and validates data from multiple sources, and employs an algorithm that considers parameter weights to generate scores. Normalization ensures fair comparisons, and the aggregated scores categorize solutions into quadrants such as Progressive companies, Responsive companies, Dynamic companies, and Starting blocks. This unbiased approach equips users with accurate information, empowering them to make well-informed decisions and select solutions that best suit their needs and objectives. Download Free Sample @ About 360Quadrants 360Quadrants, a specialized division of MarketsandMarkets™, delivers comprehensive quadrant analyses for various emerging technologies and markets, including start-ups. Our evaluation methodology hinges on two critical parameters: market presence and product footprint. This approach facilitates a graphical representation of competitive positioning across four key categories: leaders, contenders, innovators, and emerging companies. In addition, we meticulously classify start-ups into progressive companies, responsive companies, dynamic companies, and starting blocks. Our expertise equips organizations with insights into market leaders across over 6000 micro markets, enabling a detailed comparison of vendor capabilities and performance. At 360Quadrants, we ensure that each quadrant adheres to the highest standards, empowering our clients to navigate complex market dynamics precisely and confidently. 360Quadrants has also launched quadrants in fields such as – Indoor 5G Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025, and SASE Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025. About MarketsandMarkets MarketsandMarkets™ has been recognized as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, as per their recent report. MarketsandMarkets™ is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. With the widest lens on emerging technologies, we are proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients across the globe. Today, 80% of Fortune 2000 companies rely on MarketsandMarkets, and 90 of the top 100 companies in each sector trust us to accelerate their revenue growth. 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