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winner777 login app :Australian bourse operator ASX said on Tuesday it aimed to implement the second phase of its clearing and settlement software overhaul by 2029, with projected costs ranging between A$270 million ($175.61 million) and A$320 million. ASX added that it was working towards the delivery of the first release - the clearing service - in 2026, with costs currently expected to be at the upper end of the previously estimated A$105 million to A$125 million range. The company's shares fell as much as 4 per cent by 0006 GMT, making ASX one of the top losers in the benchmark index, which was down 0.3 per cent. ASX had been looking to replace its aging all-in-one Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) software using blockchain-based technology but abandoned the overhaul in November 2022, six years after it was announced, citing concerns about the product's complexity and scalability. Last year, ASX had hired Tata Consultancy Services to overhaul the CHESS software, opting for a more cautious, two-stage product-based route that would require less customisation. ASX said the 2029 timeline for the second phase, which includes the settlement and sub-register services, was decided after "extensive industry consultation" and will allow time for readiness activities. The update comes amid a lawsuit filed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) accusing ASX of telling the public that the initial upgrade of its clearing and settlement platform was on track when it was beset with delays. The regulator is seeking an unspecified fine and the company has filed its defense in the proceedings. The higher staffing costs to support regulatory commitments also pushed up the exchange operator's expenses by nearly 15 per cent in fiscal 2024, leading to a lower-than-expected underlying profit. ($1 = 1.5375 Australian dollars)Brazil's Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, unsealed police report alleges

“Gladiator II” asks the question: Are you not moderately entertained for roughly 60% of this sequel? Truly, this is a movie dependent on managed expectations and a forgiving attitude toward its tendency to overserve. More of a thrash-and-burn schlock epic than the comparatively restrained 2000 “Gladiator,” also directed by Ridley Scott, the new one recycles a fair bit of the old one’s narrative cries for freedom while tossing in some digital sharks for the flooded Colosseum and a bout of deadly sea-battle theatrics. They really did flood the Colosseum in those days, though no historical evidence suggests shark deployment, real or digital. On the other hand (checks notes), “Gladiator II” is fiction. Screenwriter David Scarpa picks things up 16 years after “Gladiator,” which gave us the noble death of the noble warrior Maximus, shortly after slaying the ignoble emperor and returning Rome to the control of the Senate. Our new hero, Lucius (Paul Mescal), has fled Rome for Numidia, on the North African coast. The time is 200 A.D., and for the corrupt, party-time twins running the empire (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger), that means invasion time. Pedro Pascal takes the role of Acacius, the deeply conflicted general, sick of war and tired of taking orders from a pair of depraved ferrets. The new film winds around the old one this way: Acacius is married to Lucilla (Connie Nielsen, in a welcome return), daughter of the now-deceased emperor Aurelius and the love of the late Maximus’s life. Enslaved and dragged to Rome to gladiate, the widower Lucius vows revenge on the general whose armies killed his wife. But there are things this angry young phenom must learn, about his ancestry and his destiny. It’s the movie’s worst-kept secret, but there’s a reason he keeps seeing footage of Russell Crowe from the first movie in his fever dreams. Battle follows battle, on the field, in the arena, in the nearest river, wherever, and usually with endless splurches of computer-generated blood. “Gladiator II” essentially bumper-cars its way through the mayhem, pausing for long periods of expository scheming about overthrowing the current regime. The prince of all fixers, a wily operative with interests in both managing gladiators and stocking munitions, goes by the name Macrinus. He’s played by Denzel Washington, who at one point makes a full meal out of pronouncing the word “politics” like it’s a poisoned fig. Also, if you want a masterclass in letting your robes do a lot of your acting for you, watch what Washington does here. He’s more fun than the movie but you can’t have everything. The movie tries everything, all right, and twice. Ridley Scott marshals the chaotic action sequences well enough, though he’s undercut by frenetic cutting rhythms, with that now-familiar, slightly sped-up visual acceleration in frequent use. (Claire Simpson and Sam Restivo are the editors.) Mescal acquits himself well in his first big-budget commercial walloper of an assignment, confined though he is to a narrower range of seething resentments than Crowe’s in the first film. I left thinking about two things: the word “politics” as savored/spit out by Washington, and the innate paradox of how Scott, whose best work over the decades has been wonderful, delivers spectacle. The director and his lavishly talented design team built all the rough-hewn sets with actual tangible materials the massive budget allowed. They took care to find the right locations in Morocco and Malta. Yet when combined in post-production with scads of medium-grade digital effects work in crowd scenes and the like, never mind the sharks, the movie’s a somewhat frustrating amalgam. With an uneven script on top of it, the visual texture of “Gladiator II” grows increasingly less enveloping and atmospherically persuasive, not more. But I hung there, for some of the acting, for some of the callbacks, and for the many individual moments, or single shots, that could only have come from Ridley Scott. And in the end, yes, you too may be moderately entertained. “Gladiator II” — 2.5 stars (out of 4) MPA rating: R (for strong bloody violence) Running time: 2:28 How to watch: Premieres in theaters Nov. 21. Michael Phillips is a Tribune critic.

Dan Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with making playoffsCHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal , and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted the Chicago Bears 30-27 on Sunday after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation. Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Addison caught eight passes for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson had 114 yards receiving for the Vikings (9-2), who remained one game behind Detroit in the rugged NFC North. Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight and fell to 5-18 in one-possession games under coach Matt Eberflus, who is 14-31 in 2 1/2 seasons. Minnesota appeared to have the game in hand, leading 27-16 with 1:56 left after Romo kicked a 26-yard field goal. But the Bears weren’t finished. Deandre Carter made up for a muffed punt that led to a touchdown in the third quarter with a 55-yard kickoff return to the 40. Williams took it from there, capping an eight-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. A 2-point conversion pass to DJ Moore made it 27-24 with 22 seconds remaining. The Bears recovered the onside kick and Williams hit Moore over the middle for a 27-yard gain to the 30 before spiking the ball. Cairo Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired. Chicago won the coin toss, but Williams was sacked for a 12-yard loss on second down, leading to a three-and-out. The Vikings took over at the 21, and Darnold led a 10-play drive, overcoming a sack and two penalties. Darnold connected with Hockenson for a 29-yard completion that put the ball on the 9. He took a knee and then Romo nailed the winner. Darnold surpassed his previous season high of 19 touchdown passes with a 2-yarder to Addison on the first play of the second quarter, and he made it 14-7 with a 5-yard score to Jalen Nailor late in the first half. He completed 22 of 34 passes. Aaron Jones ran for 106 yards and a score for the Vikings. Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, top center, blocks a field goal attempt by Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) AP Williams was 32 of 47 with a 103.1 passer rating in his second straight solid performance since Thomas Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. Moore caught seven passes for 106 yards and a touchdown, and Allen added 86 yards receiving and the late TD. Vikings: LB Ivan Pace Jr. (hamstring) and LT Cam Robinson (foot) left in the first quarter. ... Darnold missed two plays after he was hit by Gervon Dexter Sr. on a pass play with about 6 1/2 minutes. Vikings: Host Arizona next Sunday. Bears: Visit Detroit on Thanksgiving. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL More sports news No. 5 UCLA ends No. 1 South Carolina’s win streak at 43 games Northwestern women blank Saint Joseph’s to win 2nd national field hockey title Penn State wrestlers ring up 9 titles, 185.5 points at Army Black Knight Invitational Penn State report card for Minnesota: Opportunistic Lions climb out of early hole to finish 5-0 on the roadAustralian stock exchange targets 2029 for phase two of trading software overhaul

The Lady Bulldogs swim team traveled to Eastern Hancock and earned the first two wins on the season in double dual action. The Lady Bulldogs won six of 11 events on the night and earned five second place finishes. Seniors Sarah Bedel and Isabel Raab led the way for Batesville with both earning two individual firsts and were members of the first place 200 Medley and 200 Freestyle relays. “Tonight was about getting back into the groove of competition, and the girls came in with strong performances all around,” Coach McMullen said. “We are already having some season best times and it’s the first meet of the year. Something’s going right.” Freshman Grace Copley came away with a win in the 100 Freestyle while also leading off the winning 400 Free relay with teammates Kate Fullenkamp, Briley Broshears and Lexi Harris. Kate Fullenkamp came away as the team’s “Swimmer of the Meet” with huge performances on a rough schedule, swimming the 500 Free in a new 20 second PR (second place), 200 Free relay (second place), 100 Backstroke and 400 Freestyle relay (first place). Batesville senior Sarah Bedel said, “Kate had one of the toughest schedules on the night but came away with some of the biggest swims on the night.” 107 Batesville, 81 New Castle 108 Batesville, 80 Eastern Hancock 101 New Castle, 78 Eastern Hancock 200 Medley Relay — Cora Miller, Sarah Bedel, Isabel Raab, Samantha Adams 50 Free — Isabel Raab 100 Free — Grace Copley 200 Free Relay — Samantha Adams, Bedel, Emma Miller, Raab 400 Free Relay — Grace Copley, Lexi Harris, Kate Fullenkamp, Briley Broshears The Lady Bulldogs won six events outright during the course of the meet and had five runner-up finishes on the night. Samantha Adams and Sarah Bedel were both second in the 50 free and 200 IM respectively before the diving break. Lexi Harris finished second in the 100 Free. Kate Fullenkamp finished second in the 500 Freestyle, with a 20 second PR, earning the 500 Freestyle sectional cut for the first time in her career. Cora Miller finished second in the 100 back. The Batesville swim team will travel to Connersville for a double dual against the Spartans and Eastern Hancock Dec. 3.Man faces vehicular homicide charge after fatal crash near Bigfork

Nebraska defense gearing up to slow down Iowa star running back Kaleb JohnsonThe AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — CJ Happy scored 16 points off the bench to lead Princeton past Portland, 94-67 to claim the seventh-place trophy at the Myrtle Beach Invitational tournament on Sunday. Happy went 7 of 9 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Tigers (5-3). Caden Pierce went 6 of 8 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 15 points. Blake Peters shot 5 for 11, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points. The Pilots (2-5) were led by Vukasin Masic, who posted 12 points and four assists. Mikah Ballew added 12 points for Portland. Jinup Dobuol finished with 10 points. Princeton took the lead with 19:43 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 52-29 at halftime, with Pierce racking up 15 points. Princeton extended its lead to 61-29 during the second half, fueled by a 9-0 scoring run. Malik Abdullahi scored a team-high eight points in the second half as their team closed out the win. NEXT UP Princeton next plays Wednesday against Nazareth at home, and Portland will host Denver on Sunday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Inspire Exhibition, Science Fair From Dec. 5Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto always knew that Navi was the "biggest weakpoint of Ocarina of Time" and once said "I wanted to remove the entire system"

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Police in Georgia on Saturday fired water cannons to disperse pro-EU protesters rallying for a ninth consecutive day against the prime minister's decision to shelve talks on joining the European Union. The Caucasus nation has been engulfed in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party declared that it had won a disputed October 26 election. The party's critics have accused it of creeping authoritarianism and of steering the country back towards Russia. Thousands of defiant pro-EU protesters in Georgia began to rally Friday eve after the prime minister claimed victory in a "battle" against the opposition. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets since the election to protest against alleged electoral fraud. Fresh rallies took place across the country after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced last week that Georgia would not hold talks on European Union membership until 2028. Police have fired tear gas and water cannon against pro-EU protests in Tbilisi and hundreds of arrests have been made, triggering outrage at home and mounting international condemnation. France, Germany and Poland condemned what they called the government's "disproportionate" use of force against protesters and opposition leaders in a joint statement Friday. Shortly after midnight on Saturday, riot police in full gear moved in with water cannons to disperse the rally outside the parliament building, making arrests as the crowd retreated a few metres (yards), an AFP reporter witnessed. Earlier on Friday evening, several thousand people blocked the street outside parliament, with some blowing whistles and others setting off firecrackers. The crowd was smaller than on previous nights and the mood quieter, but protesters rejected claims the movement was dying out. "People will continue the protest," said one demonstrator, 23-year-old Giorgi, wearing a Georgian flag and a back scarf pulled over his nose. "They're patient, I will be here for the rest of my life if it is necessary to save my country." Separate protests were held outside Georgia's Public Broadcaster -- accused of being a government propaganda tool -- as well as the education ministry and the country's tourism administration offices. Shalva Alaverdashvili, founder of the Georgian hotels' federation, told AFP that the "unexpected and unacceptable" suspension of EU accession talks has severely hit the country's tourism industry, which accounts for seven percent of the country's GDP. Thousands have also staged anti-government rallies in the second city of Batumi on the Black Sea coast. On Friday evening, a court in Tbilisi put a 19-year-old youth activist in pre-trial detention. Zviad Tsetskhladze had been arrested during the protests on charges of "organising, leading, and participating in group violence". Tsetskhladze told the judge: "Democracy in Georgia is no more. The rule of law has been crushed. "Our actions are a form of resistance, aimed at preserving the rule of law, defending democracy, and protecting the rights of every individual." Earlier Friday Prime Minister Kobakhidze praised his security forces for "successfully neutralising the protesters' capacity for violence". "We have won an important battle against liberal fascism in our country," he told a news conference, using language reminiscent of how the Kremlin in Russia targets its political opponents. "But the fight is not over. Liberal fascism in Georgia must be defeated entirely," Kobakhidze said, repeating an earlier threat to "complete the process of neutralising the radical opposition". With both sides ruling out a compromise, there appeared to be no clear route out of the crisis. The leader of the opposition Lelo party, Mamuka Khazaradze, said the ruling party "no longer has the strength or resources to stand against the people." The government "has resorted to arresting young activists and political opponents out of fear of relentless public protests and growing civil disobedience by public servants," he told AFP. The interior ministry said police had detained three more individuals Friday for "participating in group violence", punishable by up to nine years' jail. Masked officers have raided several opposition party offices and arrested opposition leaders earlier this week, while around 300 people have been detained at rallies. On Friday Nika Gvaramia, leader of the opposition Akhali party, was sentenced to 12 days in prison. Alexandre Elisashvili, leader of the Strong Georgia opposition group, was remanded in custody for two months of pretrial detention. More trouble is expected after December 14, when Georgian Dream lawmakers elect a loyalist to succeed pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili. She has vowed not to step down until the parliamentary polls are re-run. Local media has also reported protests across the country, including in the cities of Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Rustavi and Telavi. Critics of Georgian Dream are enraged by what they call its betrayal of Tbilisi's bid for EU membership, enshrined in the constitution and supported by around 80 percent of the population. Several ambassadors, a deputy foreign minister, and other officials have resigned over the suspension of EU talks. Georgian Dream, in power for more than a decade, has advanced controversial legislation in recent years, targeting civil society and independent media and curbing LGBTQ rights. Brussels warned such policies were incompatible with EU membership, while domestic critics accuse the government of copying Russia's playbook. Georgia's own rights ombudsman has accused the police of "torture" against those arrested. ub-im/sbk“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its online beginnings. Instead of an either-or, the two movies ultimately complemented and boosted one another at the box office. This combination of images shows promotional art for "Gladiator II," left, and "Wicked." And ever since, moviegoers, marketers and meme makers have been trying to recreate that moment, searching the movie release schedule for odd mashups and sending candidates off into the social media void. Most attempts have fizzled (sorry, “Saw Patrol” ). This weekend is perhaps the closest approximation yet as the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked” opens Friday against the chest-thumping sword-and-sandals epic “Gladiator II.” Two big studio releases (Universal and Paramount), with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy — it was already halfway there before the name game began: “Wickiator,” “Wadiator,” “Gladwick” and even the eyebrow raising “Gladicked” have all been suggested. “'Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. “I think we should all band around ‘Glicked.’ It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it.” As with “Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle, Broadway bangers and brand tie-ins; The other is all sweat and sand, blood and bulging muscles. Both films topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the “Glicked” double feature. Theaters big and small are also pulling out the stops with movie-themed tie-ins. B&B Theaters will have Roman guards tearing tickets at some locations and Maximus popcorn tubs. Marcus Theaters is doing Oz photo ops and friendship bracelet-making. Alamo Drafthouse is leaning into the singalong aspect (beware, though, not all theaters are embracing this) and the punny drinks like “Defying Gravi-Tea.” This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from the film "Wicked." “Rather than it being in competition, I think they’re in conversation,” “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal said. “This industry needs a shot in the arm. Those films gave it last year. We hope to do it this year.” And the hope is that audiences will flock to theaters to be part of this moment as well. It's a sorely needed influx of could-be blockbusters into a marketplace that's still at an 11% deficit from last year and down 27.2% from 2019, according to data from Comscore. “Competition is good for the marketplace. It’s good for consumers,” said Michael O'Leary, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. “Having two great movies coming out at the same time is simply a multiplier effect.” “Glicked” is currently tracking for a combined North American debut in the $165 million range, with “Wicked” forecast to earn around $100 million (up from the $80 million estimates a few weeks ago) and “Gladiator II” pegged for the $65 million range. “Barbenheimer” shattered its projections last July. Going into that weekend, “Barbie” had been pegged for $90 million and “Oppenheimer” around $40 million. Ultimately, they brought in a combined $244 million in that first outing, and nearly $2.4 billion by the end of their runs. It’s possible “Glicked” will exceed expectations, too. And it has the advantage of another behemoth coming close behind: “Moana 2,” which opens just five days later on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. “Glickedana” triple feature anyone? This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Paul Mescal in a scene from "Gladiator II." “These are 10 important days,” O'Leary said. “It’s going to show the moviegoing audience that there’s a lot of compelling stuff out there for them to see.” There are infinite caveats to the imperfect comparison to “Barbenheimer,” as well. “Wicked” is a “Part One.” Musicals carry their own baggage with moviegoers, even those based on wildly successful productions (ahem, “Cats”). “Gladiator II” got a head start and opened internationally last weekend. In fact, in the U.K. it played alongside “Paddington in Peru,” where that double was pegged “Gladdington.” “Gladiator” reviews, while positive, are a little more divided than the others. And neither directors Ridley Scott nor Jon M. Chu has the built-in box office cache that Christopher Nolan’s name alone carries at the moment. The new films also cost more than “Barbie” ($145 million) and “Oppenheimer” ($100 million). According to reports, “Gladiator II” had a $250 million price tag; “Wicked” reportedly cost $150 million to produce (and that does not include the cost of the second film, due next year). The narrative, though, has shifted away from “who will win the weekend.” Earlier this year, Chu told The Associated Press that he loves that this is a moment where “we can root for all movies all the time.” Close behind are a bevy of Christmas releases with double feature potential, but those feel a little more niche. There’s the remake of “Nosferatu,” the Nicole Kidman kink pic “Babygirl” and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The internet can’t even seem to decide on its angle for that batch of contenders, and none exactly screams blockbuster. Sometimes the joy is just in the game, however. Some are sticking with the one-name mashup (“Babyratu”); others are suggesting that the fact that two of the movies feature real-life exes (Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp) is enough reason for a double feature. And getting people talking is half the battle. When in doubt, or lacking a catchy name, there’s always the default: “This is my Barbenheimer.” Associated Press journalist John Carucci and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed reporting. Last summer, Malibu's iconic blonde faced off against Cillian Murphy and the hydrogen bomb in the unforgettable "Barbenheimer" double feature. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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Police are investigating a shooting where bullets hit a number of parked cars and a house in Pitt Meadows in the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 24. The Ridge Meadows RCMP say just after 4:30 a.m. officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 18800 block of 122nd Avenue, which is a residential neighbourhood. Responding officers found nobody was injured in the incident, however damage was located on "several" parked vehicles and a nearby residence. “We are thankful that nobody was injured in this early morning shooting that occurred in a residential area of Pitt Meadows,” said A/Sgt. Sunny Grewal with the Ridge Meadows Investigative Support Team. According to a social media report, a camera in the neighbourhood recorded about 10-11 shots from a firearm. The Ridge Meadows Investigative Support Team took conduct of the file, and attended the scene along with the Integrated Forensic Identification Section. “As this incident is still under investigation, we are asking for anyone who has information on this incident to please contact the police,” said Grewal. Police are seeking witnesses or persons who may have dash camera footage and/or surveillance video from the area. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and quote file number 2024-23981. In 2021, a house on the same street suffered damage from bullet holes after an overnight shooting, but police reported at that time it was the wrong address that had been targeted.None

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Navigating Nonprofit Finances in New York City: Expert Accounting SolutionsThis company will participate in the 9th World Oil and Gas Equipment Exhibition WOGE2024 11-25-2024 11:06 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire A professional exhibition focused on equipment in the oil and gas field The 9th World Oil and Gas Equipment Expo (WOGE2024) will be held at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center. With the profound cultural heritage, superior geographical location, and complete oil and gas industry and equipment manufacturing industry cluster of the ancient city of Xi'an, the exhibition will provide more efficient and convenient services for both supply and production sides.The 9th World Oil and Gas Equipment Expo, abbreviated as "WOGE2024", is the largest exhibition in China focusing on the export of petrochemical equipment. It aims to provide a professional and efficient exhibition platform for global petrochemical equipment suppliers and buyers, offering seven services including "precise meeting, professional exhibition, new product release, brand promotion, in-depth communication, factory inspection, and full tracking". The 9th World Petroleum and Natural Gas Equipment Expo adheres to the cooperation principle of "buying globally and selling globally", with Chinese exhibitors as the main focus and foreign exhibitors as auxiliary. Through the forms of "one exhibition" and "two sessions", it provides professional and practical face-to-face communication for both supply and production sides.Overseas buyers of the 9th World Oil and Gas Equipment Expo are all from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, South America and other the Belt and Road oil and gas countries. The Expo has been successfully held in Oman, Russia, Iran, Karamay, China, Hainan, Kazakhstan and other places for eight times. The exhibition adopts a precise exhibition service model of professional exhibition+buyer meeting, and has served a total of 1000 exhibitors, 4000 VIP professional buyers, and more than 60000 professional visitors. Image: https://cdn.globalso.com/jxbsc-alloy/the-9th-World-Oil-and-Gas-Equipment-Exhibition-WOGE2024.png [ https://www.jxbsc-alloy.com/]Image: https://cdn.globalso.com/jxbsc-alloy/the-9th-World-Oil-and-Gas-Equipment-Exhibition.png [ https://www.jxbsc-alloy.com/about-us/ ] We are very pleased to announce that we will participate in the upcoming World Oil and Gas Equipment Expo (WOGE2024) to be held at the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shaanxi from November 7th to 9th, 2024. As the country's largest exhibition focusing on petrochemical equipment exports, WOGE is committed to providing an efficient and professional communication platform for global petrochemical equipment suppliers and buyers.This exhibition will bring together overseas buyers from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, South America and other countries along the "One Belt and One Road". The exhibition will provide "precise meetings, professional exhibitions, new product releases, brand promotion, and in-depth communication" for both suppliers and buyers, factory inspection, full tracking" seven major services. We believe this will be a great opportunity to showcase our latest products and technologies, as well as have in-depth exchanges with professionals in the industry. Our booth information is as follows: Booth number: 2A48 Since its inception, the WOGE exhibition has been successfully held for eight times in Oman, Russia, Iran, Karamay in China, Hainan in China, Kazakhstan and other places, serving a total of 1,000 exhibitors, 4,000 VIP professional buyers, and more than 60,000 professional visitors. The ninth WOGE2024 will be held in Xi'an, a city with a long history. Relying on the city's profound cultural heritage and superior geographical location, the exhibition will provide exhibitors and buyers with more efficient and convenient services.We look forward to meeting you at the exhibition to discuss industry development trends and share our innovative solutions. Please pay attention to our exhibition updates and look forward to your visit! Media Contact Company Name: BaoShunChang Super Alloy (Jiangxi) Co., LTD Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=we-will-participate-in-the-9th-world-oil-and-gas-equipment-exhibition-woge2024 ] Country: China Website: https://www.jxbsc-alloy.com/ This release was published on openPR.