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Saudi Arabia set to host International AI Olympiad

Representatives from 25 countries scheduled to take part RIYADH: A global edition of the International AI Olympiad gets underway in Riyadh on Sunday, with teams from 25 countries expected to take part. The event, which will run until Thursday, is being organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority in collaboration with UNESCO, the International Center for AI Research and …

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Amana Bank recognised as Best Islamic Bank in South Asia

Amana Bank has been honored with the title of “Best Islamic Bank in South Asia 2024” at the Brands Review Magazine Awards 2024, affirming the Bank’s leadership status amongst regional peer banks while also demonstrating its success story of promoting non-interest based financing in the region. Managing Director/CEO of Amana Bank Mohamed Azmeer stated, “Having maintained a strong track record …

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President meets Record-Breaking Traveller Shahmy Shaheed

Shahmy Shaheed, a young man from Beruwala who made headlines by walking 1,500 kilometers around Sri Lanka in just 45 days, was honoured yesterday (28) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s official residence in Colombo. Shahmy’s remarkable journey began in his hometown of Beruwala, taking him through a series of major cities and picturesque locations across the island, including …

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“Oddamavadi” – Reveals Sri Lankan Muslims’ plight amid pandemic

The documentary film takes the audience on a poignant journey through an untold story of the Sri Lankan Muslim community’s struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their ordeal with forced cremations of loved ones who succumbed to the virus. The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019, had a devastating impact on Sri Lanka, claiming nearly 17,000 lives. As families …

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Caravan Fresh supports OrphanCare with every loaf of bread sold

COLOMBO : OrphanCare is honoured to announce its latest partnership with Caravan Fresh, a leading chain of bakery and patisserie shops, to support OrphanCare’s programme on supporting orphan children avoid a second abandonment as they leave their care homes at the age of 18. As a part of this partnership, Caravan Fresh will donate Rs 10 for every 550g sliced …

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Lankan president pledges to look after all religious communities without any discrimination

Parliamentary Select Committee to Investigate Accountability for Muslim Cremation Recommendations during COVID-19,  The rumours about the Sri Lankan government opening a new consulate in Jerusalem are false – President COLOMBO : President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that he will establish a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC), in consultation with other party leaders, to investigate the accountability of those who recommended the cremation of Muslims …

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