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Bahrain Autistic Society Indirect talks on Iran Huawei deepens nuclear deal in Iran again boosts OPEC dive into EVs, seeks ‘unclear place’ -US national oil output in April control of small security adviser automaker The 13-member Organisation• of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 25.17 million barrels per day (bpd) in April Jake Sullivan Iran’s exports are Reuters rising• as talks take Bahrain Autistic Society celebrated Gergaoon, a traditional celebration on or around the 15th night of Ramadan, by distributing gifts to more than 100 children with autism disorder at their homes in various governorates of the Kingdom. More than place to revive a 70 volunteers participated in the programme, which also had the participation of artist Muhammad Qambar, Bahraini artist Nisreen Sorouri, Marwa Khalil, bloggers Nowruz, Sayed Baqer Al-Kamel, Asma Al-Sheikh and artists Mai Al-Balushi and ndirect negotiations be- 2015 nuclear deal Nawaf Al-Najm from Kuwait. Zakaria Hashem, Bahrain Autism Society chairman, said the initiative aims at providing psychological and moral support to people who are autistic. The move, he said, also aims at enhancing the concept of community Itween the United States partnership. and Iran on a return to com- pliance to the 2015 Iran nu- Reuters clear deal are in “an unclear An employee rides a bicycle next to oil tanks at Saudi Aramco oil facility in New Horizon School - Labour Day Bhavans Bahrain Indian School place,” US National Security PEC oil output has risen Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia Adviser Jake Sullivan said in April as higher sup - yesterday. Oply from Iran countered are seeing from Iran are gener- to various assessments of the Sullivan’s comments fol- involuntary cuts and agreed ally continuing,” Daniel Gerber, shipments. lowed the start this week reductions by other members chief executive of Petro-Logis- The survey puts Iranian sup- People check a Huawei Smart Selection SF5 (EV) displayed during the show in Shanghai, of a third round of the talks under a pact with allies, a Reu- tics, a consultant that tracks oil ply in April at 2.5 million bpd, in Vienna in which repre- ters survey found, adding to shipments, told Reuters this up 200,000 bpd from March Reuters sentatives of Britain, Chi- signs of a 2021 recovery in Teh- month. and the biggest rise in OPEC. na, France, Germany, Russia ran’s exports. Hoping for a demand recov- There were small increases hina’s Huawei Technologies is in talks to take control of and European Union shuttle The 13-member Organisa- ery, OPEC+ this week confirmed in Algeria, Nigeria and Angola. Ca small domestic automaker’s electric vehicle unit, two between US and Iranian del- tion of the Petroleum Exporting a plan to ease from May more of Top exporter Saudi Arabia kept people with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that egations. Countries pumped 25.17 million the record cuts made in 2020. output steady, delivering on its would be a strategic shift for the world’s largest telecom equip- “I’m not going to charac- barrels per day (bpd) in April, From May Saudi Arabia will additional cut pledge for a third ment maker. terise the substance of the the survey found, up 100,000 also begin to unwind an extra month. Output was also steady A company spokesman denied such a step, however. negotiations at this point bpd from March. Output has voluntary cut it made in Febru- in the United Arab Emirates Huawei, which has been battered by US sanctions, is in talks because they are in ... an un- risen every month since June ary, March and April. and Kuwait, the survey found. with Sokon to acquire a controlling stake in the clear place,” Sullivan told an 2020 with the exception of Feb- The extra Saudi cut means Libya and Venezuela posted latter’s Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile, said the Aspen Security Forum we- ruary.Iran’s exports are rising OPEC still pumped much less notable declines. sources. binar. “We’ve seen willing- as talks take place to revive a than called for under the OPEC+ Libya on April 19 declared The move will allow Huawei to make intelligent bearing ness of all sides, including 2015 nuclear deal which could deal in April. Compliance with force majeure on exports from its own nameplate, they added. Jinkang counts US EV brand Students of Bhavans Bahrain Indian School joined hands in creating a memorable day the Iranians, to talk seri - eventually allow more oil to the pledged cuts was 123%, the its Hariga oil terminal due to a Seres, formerly known as SF Motors, as its main asset. for the frontline workforce on International Labour Day. Junior Graders designed cards ously about sanctions relief market. survey found, versus 124% in budget dispute with the central It would also provide the first evidence that Huawei is looking and badges, posters and wrote attractive slogans. Students of Grade IX and X wrote restrictions and a pathway US President Joe Biden’s March. bank, and production dropped. to go beyond just offering auto operating systems and have an essays on the topic ‘Workforce – The Real Nation Building’. Students of Grade VIII back into the JCPOA.” The administration took office in Iran, plus fellow OPEC mem- The force majeure was lifted end-to-end presence in the EV business. The staff and students of the New Horizon School celebrated Labour Day with great zest on Thursday. The support staff of NHS virtually attended a special presented a special assembly to honour the workforce. A song on interesting facts about acronym refers to the Joint January pledging to rejoin the bers Libya and Venezuela, are this week. Venezuelan output, However, the Huawei spokesman said, “Huawei is not making assembly conducted by the students. Principal Leena Verma and other senior staff members presented food hampers to support staff. Songs and dance the triumph of labour followed. Directors Himanshu Verma & Ritu Verma appreciated Comprehensive Plan of Ac- accord. exempt from making cuts, so which has been edging up in cars,” and added that it was not looking to acquire controlling performances by the students made the occasion colourful. They also distributed food marking the day. the students. tion, the nuclear deal’s title. So far, OPEC and its allies, changes in their output do not recent months, fell back amid stakes, although without specifying where. “But it is still uncertain known as OPEC+, are not con- affect the compliance rate. a shortage of medium and light Sokon did not respond to requests for comment. New Millennium School - Labour Day as to whether this will cul- cerned by Iran and plan their Iran has managed to raise ex- crude for blending operations The push into smart cars, if finalised, would signal a major minate in a deal in Vienna,” own output boost from May. ports since the fourth quarter to produce exportable crude shift in business focus for Huawei after two years of U.S. sanc- he said. “The elevated levels that we despite US sanctions, according grades, the survey found. tions that have cut its access to key supply chains, forcing it to sell a part of its smartphone business. Underscoring the shift, the company’s rotating chairman Eric Xu announced pacts with three state-owned Chinese carmakers, including BAIC Group, to supply “Huawei Inside”, a smart vehicle operating system, at the Shanghai Auto Show Gulf Air rewards 56 employees earlier this month. Huawei’s foray into EVs comes as technology firms such as Xiaomi Corp have been stepping up efforts in the world’s biggest market for such vehicles, as Beijing heavily promotes from various divisions greener vehicles to reduce carbon emissions. “As individual consumer demand for smart EVs has been picking up notably since mid-last year, the track is now clear and solid in front of the tech giants,” said Yale Zhang, managing director of Automotive Foresight. “Despite of their years of success and experience in smart- phone markets, it will still take a few years for them to build a brand acceptable in the EV sector.” As part of the deal, Huawei also plans to buy an undetermined stake in privately-owed Chongqing Sokon Holdings, the biggest shareholder of Shanghai-listed Sokon, said one of the sources. Richard Yu, head of Huawei’s consumer business group To appreciate and thank the selfless service of all the community helpers, the students of New Millennium School Bahrain celebrated Labour Day on Thursday virtually. Students participated in a fancy show, wherein they dressed up as their favourite who led the company to become one of the world’s largest community helper and delivered a thanksgiving speech highlighting the need, importance and significance of the role of workers in our life. Students expressed their love and gratitude through cards and messages to their teachers for guiding and smartphone makers and has recently shifted his focus to EVs, supporting them in this hour of crisis. Principal Arun Kuumar Sharma, Chairman Dr Ravi Pillai, and Managing Director Geetha Pillai appreciated the efforts of the children, staff, and parents. is leading the talks with Sokon, said the two people. The telecom giant looks to finalise the deal as soon as July, said the other source. MASS PRODUCTION Rotary Club of Salmaniya launches “Helping Hands” fundraiser Huawei is also seeking to control the EV brand of BA- IC’s BluePark New Energy Technology, which recently launched TDT | Manama its Alpha S model equipped with the “Huawei Inside” system, nity support initiatives. said the two people and another person with direct knowledge. he Rotary Club of Salmaniya Other sections include virtu- But BAIC is more keen to have Huawei just as a minority Tannounced launching a new al leadership training sessions shareholder in ArcFox, they added. fundraising scheme “Helping for high-school students, pro- A BAIC representative referred the query to BluePark which Hands”, amid the COVID-19 pan- grammes for autistic and down did not immediately respond to a request for comment. demic, this year. syndrome community, green- All the sources declined to be named. The club said it would dedi- house project, children’s Ger- For months, Huawei has been deeply involved in the op - cate its works this year to sup- gaoon night, reef rehabilitation, eration and manufacturing of the little-known Sokon and its port those who have been sub- beach clean-up and others. loss-making Seres unit. stantially and negatively affected The club said it welcomes Gulf Air emploiyees during the Labour Day celebration Under the tie-up, Seres’s first model, “Huawei Smart Selec- by the pandemic. sponsorship for its programmes tion” SF5, debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show and received Helping Hands project, the during the Rotary year of 2021 over 3,000 orders within two days after the pre-sale started club said, has initiatives to sup- -22. The club said it helped over TDT | Manama the airline in celebration of La- ecutive Officer Captain Waleed come note by the Acting CEO in last week, according to Seres. port the community, youth and 1,000 families impacted by the bour Day. AlAlawi and included members which he shared his gratitude Huawei is selling SF5 vehicles in its stores across China in- environment. pandemic during the past year ulf Air, the national carrier A ceremonial event, following of the Gulf Air Executive Man- and appreciation to the hard cluding its online store VMall.com. Home renovations, food boxes and distributed 400 food box- Gof Bahrain, rewarded a total social distancing rules amidst agement and a number of the work and dedication of every The company aims to launch the first intelligent car under and virtual vocational training es, 600 Friday lunches and 630 of 56 employees from different the current situation, was head- airline’s trade unions. rewarded staff during 2020 and its own brand for mass production at the earliest by the end of seminars are part of the commu- Previous events Ramadan food parcels. divisions and departments of ed by Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Ex- The event started with a wel- the first quarter of 2021. this year, said one of them.