The ongoing conflict in Syria has captured the world's attention for nearly a decade now, with various countries and factions getting involved in the struggle for power and control. The recent regime change in Syria has once again shifted the dynamics of the conflict, leading to a new wave of speculation about who will emerge as the winners and losers in this rapidly changing landscape.Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed he has spoken to the Dublin woman who won a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to praise her courage. Mr Harris said he also wanted to tell Nikita Hand, a hair colourist from Drimnagh, that her case had prompted an increase in women coming forward to ask for support. Ms Hand, who accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a civil case at the High Court in the Irish capital on Friday. The total amount of damages awarded to Ms Hand by the jury was €248,603.60. Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal against the decision. That post has since been deleted. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Mr Harris said he told Ms Hand of the support she has from people across Ireland. "I spoke with Nikita today and I wanted to thank her for her incredible bravery and her courage," he said. "I wanted to make sure that she knew how much solidarity and support there was across this country for her bravery. "I also wanted to make sure she knew of what the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre had said yesterday - that so many other women have now come forward in relation to their own experiences of sexual abuse as a result of Nikita's bravery." Earlier Justice Minister Helen McEntee also commended Nikita for her “bravery and determination” after winning a civil case against Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor. Mr McGregor said in a post on social media on Friday that he intends to appeal the decision. That post has since been deleted. Justice Minister Helen McEntee praised Ms Hand’s bravery and said she had shown “there is light at the end of the tunnel”. “I just want to commend Nikita for her bravery, for her determination and the leadership that she has shown in what has been – I’ve no doubt – a very, very difficult time for her and indeed, for her family. She added: “Because of wonderful people like Nikita, I hope that it shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that there are supports available to people, and that there is justice at the end of the day.” Ms Hand said in a statement outside court on Friday that she hoped her case would remind victims of assault to keep “pushing forward for justice”. Describing the past six years as “a nightmare”, she said: “I want to show (my daughter) Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” During the case, Ms Hand said she was “disappointed and upset” when the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decided not to prosecute the case after she made a complaint to the Irish police. In a letter to her in August 2020, the DPP said there was “insufficient evidence” and there was not a reasonable prospect of conviction. Ms Hand asked the DPP to review the decision, saying she felt she was being treated differently because one of the suspects was famous. Asked about the DPP’s decision not to prosecute, Ms McEntee said: “We have a very independent system in this country, and I think that’s right. “Our DPP, she’s independent in the decisions that are taken, and for good reasons that there should never be any political interference in that process. “There is always an option for an individual to ask for reasons to be outlined as to why the DPP made a particular decision, and that is open to any individual or any case, but I have, since becoming minister, given priority to and enabled a new office within the DPP to open specifically focused on sexual offences, so that this issue can be given the focus and the priority that it needs. “But... it is independent, and I really think it’s important that we respect that independence.” Also speaking about the case, Mr Martin commended Ms Hand for her “extraordinary courage and bravery”, while stressing the importance of instilling core values in young people “and young men in particular.” “Consent and respect are very very basic values that must be there from the very beginning in life and through the SPHE programme through relationships and sexualities programmes in schools this has to be consistently worked on. “Consent its critical here and for Nikita Hand to do what she did I think is quiet extraordinary.” He said: “It was a harrowing case and I think the people across the country were shocked by it and very very upset. I think the entire country are rooting for Nikita Hand this morning.” Asked if he was critical of the DPP, Mr Martin said: “I don’t have the full background that the DPP had in respect of this but the bottom line is: there is a higher degree of challenge in a criminal court than there is in a civil case.” He added that “there are issues that we will evaluate coming out of this.” Mr Martin also stressed the need to ensure the Irish justice system is much more “victim-centric than it currently is or indeed has been in the past.”One of the most striking findings of Dr. Wilson's research is the impact of tariffs on American consumers. Contrary to popular belief, it is not foreign companies that are paying the price for these trade policies, but the average American household. The higher prices resulting from tariffs are passed on to consumers in the form of increased costs for everyday goods and services, leading to a decrease in purchasing power and a dent in their standard of living.
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Egypt Daily News – Engineer Ayman Al-Qusi, Managing Director and CEO of “Midar Investment and Urban Development” Company, said that the company owns lands with a total area of up to 46 million square meters distributed between the cities of “Mustaqbal City” and “Mada,” which are two integrated cities, stressing that his company seeks to achieving a qualitative shift in the concept of urban development through huge projects based on sustainable smart city standards. He added, during a television interview on the CNBC Economic Channel, that “Future City” has attracted more than 20 developers and investors, and currently accommodates about 500,000 people, and the value of total investments in the city has exceeded about $7 billion, making it one of the most prominent integrated smart cities in Egypt. Medar also announced the launch of the “Mada” project in 2024, which extends over an area of 25 million square meters and aims to accommodate 500,000 people, with investments expected to reach $14 billion. “Mada” will be one of the first fifth generation cities in Egypt, as it relies on artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, which strengthens “Mada”’s position as a leading developer in the field of smart cities. During his speech, Al-Qusi confirmed that Midar was the first Egyptian company to obtain an “Internet of Things” license from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, which enhances the use of advanced technology in its projects to improve the quality of life in its communities. He added that the company relies on smart infrastructure that supports integrated systems for managing transportation, energy and facilities, with the aim of providing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. He pointed out that “Midar” has established a group of specialized service companies to support its projects, such as “CIRCUIT,” which is responsible for managing electricity distribution and maintaining power stations, and “WAYZ,” which is working on developing a sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system, in addition to “CTRL.” To manage city facilities. Engineer Al-Qusi explained that the geographical location of the Midar lands represents a great competitive advantage, as it is located in a strategic area in eastern Cairo, making it a major focal point between New Cairo and the New Administrative Capital. The location is distinguished by its proximity to an integrated network of modern means of transportation, such as monorails, The light rail train (LRT) and high-speed rail, along with new roads and axles. This distinguished connection enhances the value of “Midar” projects as investment hubs, and provides the ideal balance between residential and commercial areas, which supports the company’s vision of creating integrated and sustainable cities. Engineer Al-Qusi added that MIDAR enjoys strong financial support from major banking institutions such as the Bank of Egypt, the National Bank of Egypt, and the National Investment Bank. These partnerships contribute to providing financial flexibility and discipline that ensure the company’s projects are implemented with high quality and efficiency, and also enhance the confidence of local and regional investors in the ability of “MIDAR” to achieve its ambitious vision.Letter: Hornberger
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