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SCOTLAND'S last remaining greyhound track should be demolished for much needed housing, campaigners have claimed. Thornton Stadium in Fife is worth up to £6million in prime housing land according to a report commissioned by a US-based campaign group. 1 Campaigners want to shut down Thornton Stadium near Kirkcaldy The document calculated the stadium, just outside Kirkcaldy, currently contributes a total economic impact of just £62,000 –and two jobs – towards the Scottish economy . But alternative use as a site for housing development would add to the capital stock of Fife, to the value of £5.9million. Animal rights groups have claimed the latest evidence underlines why the track must close. But supporters of the track have hit back, claiming a report by campaigners in the US on the economic situation of a small town in Fife lacks credibility. read more scottish news AIR DEATH HORROR Tragedy as pilot dies in horror plane crash near Scots airport PLOT SUNK Two Scots who used a dinghy to smuggle £42m cocaine haul caged for 22 years total GREY2K USA Worldwide, the largest greyhound protection organisation in the world, commissioned the economic impact study . Its president and founder Christine Dorchak, from Arlington, Massachusetts, told the Daily Record : “Wherever it persists, greyhound racing is a dying and exploitative form of gambling that results in severe pain, suffering and death for the gentle dogs forced to race . “It is staggering that this infamous and discredited form of entertainment has been prioritised at Thornton over alternative land uses, such as housing, which would bring significantly more benefit to the local community, and help tackle a growing crisis in Scotland and Fife. “Dog racing at Thornton has had its day, and it’s long past time that this run down, dilapidated site be repurposed for something which would bring wider community benefits , rather than just a flutter for a tiny minority who like to bet on cruelty.” Most read in The Scottish Sun LOW BLOW Rangers 'open to transfer offers' for star once targeted by Manchester City 'GORGE' 'Absolutely beautiful' - Scots footie wag stuns in tiny black sparkly dress SIMPLE DECISION Celtic-daft singer made Italian team change blue strips to green hoops AIR DEATH HORROR Tragedy as pilot dies in horror plane crash near Scots airport But one owner who races at Thornton, who asked not to be named, said he was stunned at the way the track was being singled out for extinction. They said: “There are so few owners left here and we are racing the dogs for a hobby. There’s very little betting and there is absolutely no cruelty – these dogs are pets for most of us. Crayford Greyhound Track attack: Shocking moment handler is punched and kicked by racecourse ‘invader’ “My advice to Christine Dorchak would be to keep her nose out of what’s going on in Fife, as she really doesn’t have a clue.” Thornton Stadium owner Paul Brignal invited Dorchak to visit the track to see the dogs in action. He said: “If Christine Dorchak came to our track she would see that all our dogs are well looked after, and come off the track wagging their tails. “Her report shows that we are not doing it for the money so how can she accuse us of exploiting our greyhounds. "Greyhound racing at Thornton Stadium is just for fun, just like whippet racing, dog agility, and flyball, which bears little resemblance to commercial greyhound racing.”
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DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 16th Dec, 2024) The ’s payments is poised to achieve significant growth, with total revenues projected to reach $27.3 by 2028, according to the latest Global Payments Report 2024 by Consulting Group (BCG). Despite a global slowdown in growth rates, the continues to in the GCC, driven by its rapid digital transformation and strategic investments in the financial sector. The Global Payments Report 2024 marks BCG’s 22nd annual analysis of the global payments , emphasising the need for decisive action in navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. The report aptly titled Fortune Favors the Bold highlights the importance of adapting to shifting customer expectations, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and technological disruptions. While growth is slowing globally, the remains a bright spot in the region, continuing its high growth and innovation trajectory. Globally, payments revenue growth is projected to slow significantly, with CAGR halving to 5% through 2028, resulting in a global payments revenue pool of $2.3 trillion. This marks a sharp decline the 9% CAGR observed over the previous five years, which pushed the global revenue pool to $1.8 trillion in 2023. North America and are expected to experience the most significant slowdowns, with projected annual revenue increases of just 3%. In contrast, regions like the East, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific are forecasted to see higher growth, with the projected to grow at a 7% CAGR, driven by accelerating digital payments in emerging . The ’s payments sector has seen robust growth in recent years. to 2023, the country’s payments revenue grew $9.8 to $18.8 , with a CAGR of 13.8%. By 2028, the is projected to reach $27.3 in revenues, marking a 45% increase over the next five years. Transaction volumes in the are also forecast to rise significantly, 1.7 in 2023 to over 3.1 by 2028, representing a 78% increase. The shift cash-based to digital payments, spurred by initiatives and increased fintech adoption, continues to drive this expansion.
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