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The Aruban government is struggling to balance the benefits and drawbacks of short-term vacation rentals (STVR) as the industry continues to grow. According to the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA), the sector has experienced impressive expansion, with an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 accommodations or units available for rent. This
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Eng. Yarub Al-Qudah, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, along with the Economic Committee of the House of Representatives and representatives of Irbid Governorate, embarked on a visit to Al-Hassan Industrial City to demonstrate support for the garment industry and other sectors. The visit aimed to gather feedback and
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The Government of Canada continues to promote economic development in Quebec's regions through festivals and events, as demonstrated by the recent announcement of a non-repayable contribution of $442,098 for the M.A.D. Festival. This funding, announced by Marie-Gabrielle Menard, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga-Rosemont and Parliamentary
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Pakistan's Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, visited the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) to explore opportunities for strengthening trade and investment relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Minister met with DCCI's President, Mr. Taskeen Ahmed, and Board Members to discuss potential sectors
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Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian and the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Novyan Bakrie, met to discuss Kadin's support for empowering MSMEs and cooperatives. The meeting focused on the strategic role of MSMEs in maintaining economic stability and driving national
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Tamil Nadu's Finance and Environment Minister, Thangam Thennarasu, participated in a meeting of Group of Ministers in New Delhi, where he emphasized the need for the Centre to safeguard the revenue of states, including Tamil Nadu, amidst the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization. The Minister termed
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The Canada Economic Development (CED) has announced a non-repayable contribution of $442,098 to support the M.A.D. Festival, a flagship event in Montréal, Quebec. This funding is part of the Quebec Economic Development Program, aimed at helping communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities. The M.A.D.
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The central government has proposed an exemption for health and life insurance policies for individuals from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which will cost the exchequer Rs 9,700 crore annually. This move is expected to benefit health and life insurance policy holders, who currently pay 18 per cent
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Minister of Transport Atis Svinka embarked on a regional visit to the Jelgava and Dobele districts to tackle pressing issues related to transport infrastructure development, financing, and micromobility. The visit kicked off with the opening of a new pedestrian and cyclist path in Viesturciems along the regional road Jelgava -
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The Ghanaian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country's transport and logistics sector, with the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, pledging support for strategic proposals advanced by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana. This commitment comes as CILT Ghana celebrates its 60th
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed Lok Sabha that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has not received any complaints regarding the accessibility and efficiency of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode for Scholarship schemes implemented for ST students. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Rural Development
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The Department of Tourism has announced that the board of the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) will be dissolved, following an unlawful decision by the board to suspend CEO Nombulelo Guliwe. Minister Patricia de Lille cited legal grounds for her decision, stating that the board acted unlawfully and overstepped its
