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Afghan and Iranian bankers can now offer an extra excellent service to VIP Clients

You are a Banker and you want to communicate privately and securely with your VIP Clients wherever they are in the world, but have no need for them to communicate with each other. The VeilMail 'One to Many' system is what you need. Each Client downloads a user program, receives a welcome message from you, and can only see you in the address bar. VeilMail 'One to Many' is the Ideal solution for Bankers who require Privacy for a Client Base. VeilMail is a secure, point-to-point communications application developed by New Zealand tech company, Turner Technologies. It not only supersedes conventional email, it also bypasses conventional mail servers – providing closed-loop, private messaging between two or more parties. While other ‘private’ communications systems offer a degree of security, only VeilMail offers the highest level of integrity available today for private communications links, thus delivering secure messaging and storage of data at rest. OUR UNDERTAKIN

Measuring Afghanistan's progress in providing financial and digital services to its citizens

This report is part of a series on the 2015 Financial and Digital Inclusion Project (FDIP) Report and Scorecard, which were launched at a Brookings public event. Afghanistan: Commitment to improving infrastructure Instability and systemic corruption in Afghanistan over the past several decades have damaged trust in formal financial services and limited the development of traditional banking infrastructure. In addition to having one of the lowest levels of GDP among the 21 FDIP countries, as of 2013 the Financial Access Survey found Afghanistan had the lowest reported density of commercial banks per 100,000 adults. Even among individuals who can access banks, adoption of formal accounts is constrained by a lack of trust in formal financial services. On the mobile side, Afghanistan has fairly widespread 3G network coverage (over 80 percent of the population, according to the GSMA Intelligence database), which helped boost its mobile capacity ranking to 2nd place. However, Afghanist

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) pays for Afghan hospitals that do not exist

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has come under serious criticism after America's federal watchdog found out that the agency provided "inaccurate" data about the location of nearly two dozen health facilities in Afghanistan's western zone.

Yandex opens offices in Iran

Russia’s largest internet search engine, Yandex, is to open offices in Iran. The Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mahmoud Vaezi, made the announcement during a meeting with the Russian Minister of Communications Nikolai Nikiforov, in Tehran. Russia’s “Telegram social network… currently has 13 to 14 million users in Iran and is active, without restrictions, parallel to the communication ministry’s policies,” he noted. Vaezi also said that in the upcoming BRICS summit, to be held in New York in December, decisions will be made concerning monopoly over the internet; Iran will be involved in efforts to reduce the monopoly of managing the internet with Russia and other countries sympathetic to this cause, he said. “Many countries believe that the internet [management] must not be exclusive, even many European countries support this cause as well,” he added. SC Jalil Holding SRL è la prima ed unica società europea che promuove e vende i tuoi prodotti e

Cortina in Italy, Chamonix in France or Bamyan in Afghanistan? I chose Bamyan!

There is a ski destination in Afghanistan having everything to attract foreign investments for becoming the most attractive ski resorts in the world! Are you ready?! Pack your kit and prepare for a ski outing unlike any other to what must be the world’s most un-discovered ski destination. Strange but true, hidden among Afghanistan’s negative stories of conflicts, corruption, suicide bombers, war and drug smugglers, there is a ray of light shining under the banner of emerging adventure tourism in Bamyan Province in the northern Afghanistan. An area best known for the Taliban’s destruction of the giant Buddha statues that for centuries stood sentinel over the Bamyan Valley, the region is fast putting the past behind, and setting its sights on attracting international eco-minded adventure tourism enthusiasts. Featuring virgin back-country skiing, pristine mountain passes, and quaint rural villages with curious and friendly inhabitants, the Koh-e-Baba range that encircles the Bam

Afghan woman, Maria Bashir, received the ‘Jewels of Muslim Worlds Award’

The Jewel of Muslim World Award is highlighted as recognition of an individual's  contribution towards the development of Islamic economy. Afghan woman, Maria Bashir, received the ‘Jewels of Muslim Worlds Award’ during the sixth Muslim World Biz 2015 in Malaysia on Tuesday. The award recognizes the works of those who contribute to the Islamic societies and economies through their talents, intellectuals, merit and wealth. Bashir was the former Chief Prosecutor General of Afghanistan’s Herat Province. She has been the only woman to ever hold such a position in the country as of 2009. She has dealt with the Taliban, corrupt policemen, death threats and failed assassination attempts during her 15 years of experience with Afghan Civil Society. Other recipients included Islamic University of Malaysia President, Tan Sri Prof Mohd Yusof Noor, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd Group President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Mohd Emir Mavani Abdullah, Central Spectrum CEO, Mahmu

The key to your successful investment in the Stone Industry of Afghanistan

IMPRESA OROSTONE is an alliance of Professionals and Consultants from different nationalities focusing on the Stone Industry of Afghanistan (particularly on Marble), and committed to work together with the common goal of: Strengthening ties between Afghan, European, Russians and Central Asian stakeholders in the Mining Industry; Developing investment opportunities in the Mining sector of Afghanistan to foster trade and development and improve the business climate by identifying areas where investment would be feasible; Supporting Afghan Young Entrepreneurs of the Mining sector in advancing a more sustainable future. IMPRESA OROSTONE's Partners and Founders are open to consider their cooperation with professionals and experts operating in the mining sector; without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, gender, age, language, religion, national or ethnic origin. For more information contact IMPRESA OROSTONE Senior Advisor by emailing to k_elhamalawy[at]yahoo.com

Iran plans to award US$1,2 billion project to Russia

Iran plans to award US$1,2 billion electric railway train project to Russia. Abbas Akhundi, Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, said that the new service will connect Garmsar in Eastern Tehran to the border town of Incheh Borun in the Northeastern Golestan province. The proposal was discussed during a meeting with the Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak, who arrived in Tehran along with a 50-member delegation. SC Jalil Holding SRL è la prima ed unica società europea che promuove e vende i tuoi prodotti e servizi in Afghanistan. La società è operativa sul territorio dell'Afghanistan con una propria filiale.  Per ulteriori informazioni su come sviluppare i tuoi affari in Afghanistan, contattami al cellulare afghano +93792013370 o con un SMS al cellulare italiano +393494517705 oppure scrivendomi a ivotoniut[at]gmail.com - Grazie, Ivo Toniut, AD Jalil Holding.

Young Afghan students with a lot of talent and a great desire to work

Solar-powered vehicle  A polytechnical university graduate completed a project for the construction of a solar-powered vehicle after one and half year of efforts – joining a number of Afghan talents to have achievements in technological innovations. The vehicle was made by Waheedullah Sabawoon Gardizi and was put in display in Kabul’s Inter-continental Hotel during an inauguration ceremony. According to Gardizi the vehicle has been assembled to operate with solar power and electricity. Gardizi follows another young and talented Afghan man who built a solar-powered motorbike last year which could moves with the help of electricity energy obtained from the solar panels planted on the roof of the bike. Solar-powered motorbike  The design of the motorbike was made by the young man Mustafa and the bike could run at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour. In the meantime, another young graduate of polytechnic institute in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan is busy to build an indi

The voice of Afghanistan's private sector

In serving the private sector, the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Afghanistan (ACCI) looks back on a long history, which started 84 years ago. For the first time in 1931, Afghan traders established Commercial Arbitration Association to integrate their business activities and also defend their rights. Later on this organization was transformed into the Chamber of Commerce and Industries to promote domestic production and trade in all provinces. In the beginning of the millennium the former state controlled chamber made a dynamic leap forward. The chamber law of 2009 ensured that the ACCI is an independent and democratic organization. This approach allows for close co-operation between the public and private sectors and enables the creation of a self-regulated business sector throughout the country. Currently, the Chamber represents over 90 % of the total Afghan work force. ACCI is headquartered in Kabul and operates branch chambers in 25 provinces. Its current membership exce

Iran has historically been a primary trading partner for Italy’s textile machinery industry

Although international sanctions have blocked the flow of textile machinery exports to Iran, it is hoped that the recent nuclear agreement may pave the way toward a competitive relaunching of the local textile industry. To consolidate its presence in Iran, ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, will participate in the Italian trade mission from 28-30 November. Market for Italian exports “Italian textile machinery producers boast consolidated business relations with Iran’s textile manufacturers. In 2014, the flow of imports of textile machinery to Iran resumed, albeit not with the same intensity as prior to the application of international sanctions,” commented Raffaella Carabelli (pictured), President of ACIMIT. In 2004, Iran was actually the fourth largest market for Italian exports in the sector. After years of complete stagnation, in 2014 exports to Iran returned to growth figures, from EUR 5 million for the previous year to EUR 14 million. “In th

The priority areas defined in the strategic partnership agreement signed in January 2012 between Italy and Afghanistan

Priority Areas: 1) "Governance", at national and local levels, focusing on Herat and on Western region (Justice, budget support, local elections, civil service, local development through Provincial Budgeting); the expected results are the improvement of the country’s institutional capacity, particularly with regard to sub-national governance, in an inclusive and participatory way, the interaction between local and central governance bodies and the protection of human rights, especially of women, children and vulnerable groups. Areas of focus pertaining to the field of governance include gender equality and the safeguard of cultural heritage. In continuity of the international missions funding at the 2012 level, it is expected to invest in this area an average of 10 million per year in grants over the next three years. President Harzai & Premier Monti 2) Rural development and agriculture, centered in the Western region (community development at village level, agric

Iran to seek bids on 15 mining deals

Mehdi Karbasian, the deputy minister of Industries, Mines and Trade of Iran said in an interview in Tehran that President Hassan Rouhani plans to visit France and Italy in November to sign development agreements on some of the projects. Tenders to develop the 15 projects should be issued within the next four months, with the first one proposed in October to build the Neekouyeh gold mine west of Tehran, he said. Iran’s gold production is forecast to triple from 2013 to 10,000 kilograms (321,507 troy ounces) by next year, with iron ore, steel, chromite, aluminium , bauxite, copper and zinc output also growing, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. “We will not put any restrictions on the participation of international companies interested in Iran’s mining industry,” Karbasian said. “Interested parties can come forward for 100 percent ownership or enter into joint partnerships with us or do so with a local or international company of their choice.” Aluminium and steel projects have ge

Outsourcing of Professional and Auxiliary Support Services for IDCO in Afghanistan

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Italian Development Cooperation Office (IDCO) of the Embassy of Italy in Afghanistan intends to select one or more Afghan organizations for outsourcing the Professional and Auxiliary Support Services for its offices in Kabul and Herat, according to high standards of security, confidence, work experience and expertise. SC Jalil Holding SRL è la prima ed unica società europea che promuove e vende i tuoi prodotti e servizi in Afghanistan. La società è operativa sul territorio dell'Afghanistan con una propria filiale.  Per ulteriori informazioni su come sviluppare i tuoi affari in Afghanistan, contattami al cellulare afghano +93792013370 o con un SMS al cellulare italiano +393494517705 oppure scrivendomi a ivotoniut[at]gmail.com - Grazie, Ivo Toniut, AD Jalil Holding.

Development of an energy strategy is crucial for the economy of Afghanistan

Wind and water guarantee energy security to Afghanistan Afghanistan's first wind farm in the Province of Panjshir The development of an energy strategy is crucial for the economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, which has huge potential for using wind power, mini-hydropower plants and solar energy. The country has several regions, which can be actively used for non-traditional power generation today. However, this is insufficient. But, this is hampered by the absence of a legal basis. I believe the government should set up an Agency for Developing Non-traditional Renewable Sources of Energy, ADNRSE. It should, first and foremost draft a law on supporting the use of renewable sources of energy in Afghanistan. The law should stipulate the mechanism of state support for promoting this power generating sector. The Lower House of the Afghan parliament should set up an energy committee that could study a draft law for adopting it by the parliament later. The ADNRSE should

CIA Director's e-mail hacked. With VeilMail would never have happened!

Leaked documents from CIA director’s email reveal thoughts on torture, Iran, Afghanistan WikiLeaks has come into possession of the contents of CIA chief John Brennan’s email account, the whistle-blowing organization said. A number of alleged documents have already been published. Although the hacked emails are from Brennan’s “non-government” accounts, he occasionally used the address for several intelligence related projects, according to WikiLeaks.  Read more *** Too many organisations have learned the hard way that the cyber world is not secure. How much would it cost your organisation if vital information were to fall into the wrong hands? Millions of dollars? Hundreds of millions? The loss of valuable time? A contract? A client? Your career? An Election? As electronic spying and hacking become increasingly sophisticated, companies entrusted with or dealing with confidential information need to be even more vigilant. Even if your IT infrastructure is supposedly secure,

Afghanistan and Russia discuss economic cooperation

Russian-Afghan joint Commission of Trade and Economic Cooperation gives consideration to the following topics: Investments in Afghan economy; Business relations strengthening; Further trade and economic cooperation. Afghanistan is looking forward to work with Russia in transport, energy and housing construction sectors. SC Jalil Holding SRL è la prima ed unica società europea che promuove e vende i tuoi prodotti e servizi in Afghanistan. La società è operativa sul territorio dell'Afghanistan con una propria filiale.  Per ulteriori informazioni su come sviluppare i tuoi affari in Afghanistan, contattami al cellulare afghano +93792013370 o con un SMS al cellulare italiano +393494517705 oppure scrivendomi a ivotoniut[at]gmail.com - Grazie, Ivo Toniut, AD Jalil Holding.

Afghan computer science student Sayed Alam introduces his invention called "New Internet Generation"

SC Jalil Holding SRL è la prima ed unica società europea che promuove e vende i tuoi prodotti e servizi in Afghanistan. La società è operativa sul territorio dell'Afghanistan con una propria filiale.  Per ulteriori informazioni su come sviluppare i tuoi affari in Afghanistan, contattami al cellulare afghano +93792013370 o con un SMS al cellulare italiano +393494517705 oppure scrivendomi a ivotoniut[at]gmail.com - Grazie, Ivo Toniut, AD Jalil Holding.

If you think that your emails, texts, or other electronic messages to / from Afghanistan are safe from prying eyes, think again and think better

Most of the things that you send everyday are electronically naked and when these communications are observed, they can be intercepted, they can be abused, they can be subverted to purposes that are contrary to your intent. Too many organisations have learned the hard way that the cyber world is not secure. How much would it cost your organisation if vital information or intellectual property were to fall into the wrong hands? Millions of dollars? Hundreds of millions? The loss of valuable time? A contract? A client? An Election? As electronic spying and hacking become increasingly sophisticated, companies entrusted with or dealing with confidential information need to be even more vigilant. Even if your IT infrastructure is supposedly secure, how can you be sure of the integrity of the recipient’s IT infrastructure (or lack of it)? VeilMail is the only way you can be sure. It bypasses conventional email systems, providing a totally unpryable, unspyable, unleakable electronic co

How much would it cost your organisation if vital information were to fall into the wrong hands?

For doing business with Afghanistan  it is  more  than  vital  to use  a secure electronic messaging system The cost of a leak is high The cost of VeilMail is surprisingly low Now available also in Afghanistan! Exclusive Sales Agent: jalilholding_srl@veilmail.com Sign up for a Free Trial now !   click here   With VeilMail, the control of your private information remains in the safest hands of all - yours. You control who receives, reads or deletes your confidential message or files. Not only that, you can recall a message, stop it being printed or forwarded, delete it, or set it to self-destruct with predefined time interval.  Even more importantly, because your message cannot be saved on any user hard drive, you can ensure that, if necessary, your message can vanish without a trace. (more ) Independent tests by leading penetration and security specialists, Cyber Research, showed it was not possible to bypass VeilMail's authentication controls d

Kazakhstan is prepared to invest in basic infrastructure projects in Afghanistan

In consideration of Afghanistan's needs for access to central Asian markets and for improving the role of Kazakhstan on Central Asia and Gulf markets, it is advantageous for Kazakhstan to invest in infrastructure such as roads and railways that connect Afghanistan to Kazakhstan and other countries of Central Asia. Economic experts believe that Kazakh investments in Afghanistan could broaden trade and economic ties between Central Asia, the Middle East and Afghanistan. SC Jalil Holding SRL è la prima ed unica società europea che promuove e vende i tuoi prodotti e servizi in Afghanistan. La società è operativa sul territorio dell'Afghanistan con una propria filiale.  Per ulteriori informazioni su come sviluppare i tuoi affari in Afghanistan, contattami al cellulare afghano +93792013370 o con un SMS al cellulare italiano +393494517705 oppure scrivendomi a ivotoniut[at]gmail.com - Grazie, Ivo Toniut, AD Jalil Holding.

Europe’s fourth largest German based holding company in producing renewable energy visited Kabul

Kabul New City   with Renewable Energy Kabul New City Development Dehsabz - Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA) , Independent Board of Kabul New City Development (KNC), announced that the New Kabul City will be equipped with the renewable energy. “During a visit to DCDA Headquarter in Kabul, the German ZasusArrow Group of Companies presented a technical proposal for equipping one of the initial Phase One Projects with Renewable Energy Sources. Their commitment included investment in initiation of Renewable Energy sources for the mega project,” the statement said. According to DCDA, ZasuArrow is one of Europe’s fourth largest German based group of companies in producing renewable energy. ZasuArrow has so far planned, installed and operated several renewable energy power plants across the globe. ZasuArrow as a green company has the full spectrum of renewable energy solutions from initiation to operation with the help of latest technology i.e. Solar, Wind, Hydro Power and Fos

Afghanistan renamed the Salma Dam as “Afghan-India Friendship Dam” to honor the contribution of India

The Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan is likely to be commissioned by mid-2016. The decision to rename the dam was made by Afghan President Dr. Ashraf Ghani. Construction works of the Salma Dam located in western Herat province are expected to be completed by mid-2016. The major dam passed a critical stage on Sunday with closure of Diversion Tunnel Gate and work on filling of dam reservoir kicked off. According to the Indian Consulate in Herat province, the reservoir will be 20km long and 3.7km wide and has a storage capacity of 640mn cubic meters. Situated on Harirod River in Chishte Sharif, the multi-million dollar Salma Dam Project is being executed by M/S WAPCOS Ltd. Costing at least USD 300mn, the expenditure on the project will be met by the Non-Plan Head of Aid of India to Afghanistan. The Salma Dam is one of the two big projects India undertook in Afghanistan, the other being the Parliament building. The dam’s completion failed in 2010 due to security issues and logistic

Russian Federation ready to invest in Housing sector of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Russian Federation has pledged to expand Moscow’s economic projects in Afghanistan by investing in housing construction sector in the country. The commitment was made during a meeting between Russia’s deputy minister for energy Yury Sentyurin and Afghanistan’s Minister of Urban Development Affairs Syed Sadat Mansoor Naderi. Sentyurin further added that Russia will invest in housing construction projects in Afghanistan by exporting latest Russian technologies and facilities to build affordable houses in Afghanistan. This comes as a MoU was concluded recently between the Afghan housing construction sector and Russian Industry to form a construction company. The Ministry of Urban Development Affairs (MUDA) said the construction company will start operations under the name of CARDINAL and will be based on 51 and 49 percent share. Equipment worth $25 million will be imported in the housing construction sector of Afghanistan once the agreement has been finalized and signed. According to M