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The Expert Council of the Industry Development Fund (IDF) approved 10 projects from Moscow, Sverdlovsk, Kaliningrad, Novosibirsk regions, Tatarstan and the Perm Krai. The total amount of IDF loans will be RUB 922 million, and the aggregate cost of projects will be RUB 1.45 billion. Two projects were approved from Tatarstan: Karpov Concern (Mendeleyevsk) and Pulp Invest Export (Kazan); in addition, a loan agreement was signed with OOO Tatneft-Presscomposite.

Karpov Concern: with the IDF loan, the enterprise will start producing black toners for use in laser printing equipment of various manufacturers. The company intends to produce more than 1,000 tonnes of products per year.

Pulp Invest Export: with the help of the IDF loan, the company will increase the output of toilet paper and paper towels. The project will double the output of the current product range, to 7.8 million packages of products per quarter, in 10 types of toilet paper and 3 types of paper towels.

In addition, a RUB 25.2 million loan agreement was signed with Tatneft-Presscomposite for the soft financing of the project “Creating a Unified Enterprise Information System through Implementing SCADA, MES, and ERP Systems”.

Based on information from the Industry Development Fund

Today, Kazan hosted the grand opening ceremony for the 3rd stage of the Top Division of the National Sailing League. Honoured guests, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov, First Deputy Minister of Sports of Tatarstan Khalil Shaikhutdinov and President of the All-Russian Sailing Federation Vladimir Silkin saw a march of regatta participants.

It is attended by the country’s strongest teams, representing various regions of Russia – Moscow, Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Taganrog, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Sochi, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, and other cities. Some 21 crews of the Top Division take part in the regatta, a total of more than 120 participants.

The NSL Regatta Committee plans to give a sufficient number of starts so that all residents and guests of the city can enjoy this incredibly beautiful view. The regatta of the Russia’s strongest yachtsmen will end on June 2 with a closing ceremony on the square near the Kamal Theatre.

On Children's Day (June 1, Saturday) the waters of the Nizhny Kaban Lake will be filled with participants in two more sailing competitions. The participants of the NSL Children's Division and the Sailing Championship of Tatarstan will fight for medals there. On June 2, a National Sailing League closing ceremony will take place in the same place at 18:00.

This week, a delegation from Tatarstan headed by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Ildar Mingaleyev visited the Novosibirsk Oblast. The main goal of this visit was developing existing business relations between the two regions, seeking new points of cooperation and business partnership.

The delegation included representatives of such Tatarstan businesses as RariTEK, KAMAZ, Korib, Engineering and Production Centre. During the trip, the delegation visited the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant and Novosibirsk Academic Town.

As part of the business programme, a round table discussion was held in the Oblast’s Government building, which was attended by local representatives of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Enterprise Development; Ministry of Science and Innovation Policies; Ministry of Housing and Communal Services; Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Education and representatives of higher educational establishments.

Earlier in April 2019 in Kazan, the Novosibirsk Oblast Governor Andrey Travnikov had a meeting with Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, where they discussed agreements on holding a federal Sabantui in Novosibirsk in this June.

Today, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan held a meeting with representatives of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).

When welcoming the guests from Dubai, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Almaz Khusainov noted the importance of Tatarstan-Emirates relations, expressed the readiness of Tatarstan to participate in new projects and provide support in their fulfilment, and made a presentation of Tatarstan’s trade and industrial potential.

Dr Yousif Ibrahim Al Akraf, Executive Vice President for Business Support and Human Resources, described the activities of DEWA.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is responsible for the production and distribution of energy, as well as for the water and electrical supply in Dubai. The main strategy of DEWA is to implement green economy projects. By 2050, DEWA seeks to use 75% of clean energy derived from various sources (solar, nuclear, etc.). For these purposes, DEWA is installing solar panels on homes and arranging infrastructure for installing more than 3,000 power plants for electricity-powered vehicles.

Dr. Yousif Ibrahim Al Akraf also spoke about the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which is designed to become one of the drivers for the innovative development of Dubai. The Exhibition, held annually since 1999, is dedicated to water treatment technology, energy technology and environmental protection. The Exhibition brings together 2,000 companies from around the world and contributed to more than 40,000 B2B meetings.

Vice President of DEWA invited representatives of Tatarstan companies to participate in the exhibition. “I hope that this will be the beginning of our mutual relations and we will be able to strengthen them in the future”, Dr. Yousif Ibrahim Al Akraf said.

During the business meeting, the United Arab Emirates Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) was also presented. The Foundation was organised in 2014 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with a mission to provide access to clean water to all in need. Thanks to the various programmes of the Foundation and volunteer activities, more than 9 million people from 34 countries are provided today with clean water. Within the framework of the Foundation, a Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award of $1 million was approved, which is awarded to companies and students who have provided the best innovative project for producing clean drinking water.

At the conclusion of the meeting, representatives from Tatarstan and Dubai expressed their preparedness for mutual participation in various projects and the further development of partnership relations.

In June, applications will be accepted for the 5th MediaTEK All-Russian Contest.

From 2 to 5 October 2019, Moscow will host the Energy Efficiency and Energy Development International Forum Russian Energy Week.

Within the framework of the REW Forum, the Russian Ministry of Energy organises the 5th MediaTEK All-Russian Contest for the Media, Energy Sector Press Services, and Regional Administrations. The contest is held at the regional and federal levels.

The submissions to the MediaTEK Contest are projects and journalistic works published in mass media or implemented in the period from September 1, 2018 to August 20, 2019. The regional stage of the MediaTEK Contest seeks the participation of mass media outlets, journalists, and press-services (PR departments) of fuel and energy sector companies.

Regulations on holding the regional stage of the Contest can be seen on the official website of the Tatarstan Ministry of Industry and Trade at http://mpt.tatarstan.ru/rus/ren-2019.htm

Today, a single exhibition of products by Tatarstan’s defence industry enterprises took place during the visit of military attaches from more than 50 countries. The exhibition was held on the territory of the Kazan Higher Tank Command School with the participation of military attaches from France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Israel, Ethiopia, South Africa, and other countries worldwide.

The exhibition featured products of such companies as Zelenodolsk Shipyard, Kazan Aircraft Plant, Kazan Helicopters, ENICS, POZIS, and others.

Organic Park (Bionovatic Group) launched the second line in Kazan for the production of harmless microbiological fertilisers for increasing crop yield and plant protection agrochemicals. Earlier, the Industry Development Fund provided the company with a preferential loan for the purchase of new equipment, which allows the 3-fold increase in the facility’s production capacity.

The company has built up the production of microbiological preparations for the protection and nutrition of plants. Compared with their chemical analogues, microbial fertilisers are safe for people, animals and the environment, do not cause addiction in pests, and do not leave harmful residues in food and feed.

Microbiological fertilisers and agrochemicals are used to improve the efficiency of crop cultivation in open and protected ground. Their use allows increasing the yield by 10-20%, reducing the feed and protection costs by 15-20%, and improving the soil condition.

The main consumers of Kazan-made products are Russia's largest agricultural holdings such as Miratorg, Rusagro, Ak Bars Holding, Krasny Vostok Agro, Cherkizovo, and Kuban Agro-Association. The company also intends to export about 50% of its finished products to India, countries of Africa and the Middle East.

Based on information by Industry Development Fund

Today, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met with the winners of the finals of the 7th National Young Professionals Competition (WorldSkills Russia 2019). The meeting was held in the Lenin Palace of Culture. The honouring ceremony was also attended by Minister of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan Albert Karimov. At the ceremony, Rustam Minnikhanov and Albert Karimov visited the exhibition dedicated to the participation of the Tatarstan team in the WorldSkills movement.

The finals of the 7th National Young Professionals Competition (WorldSkills Russia 2019) ended in Kazan last week. Minister Karimov took part in the closing and participant award ceremony held on May 24 at the Tatneft Arena Sports Palace.

According to the final results, Tatarstan won the first place in the medal standings of the 7th National Competition, gaining 447.5 points. As a result of their participation in the semi-finals and finals, the competitors in 52 skills assigned to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan were able to win 19 gold, 10 silver, 12 bronze medals, and 8 medallions of excellence.

The competition was held on the skills grouped into six sectors: Construction and Building Technology, Creative Arts and Fashion, Information and Communication Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Social and Personal Services, and Transportation and Logistics.

Based on information by Tatarstan Presidential Press Service

Today, Minister Karimov held a meeting on debt restructuring of the Invent Group, which was attended by representatives of the Invent Group, Inter RAO, and Gazprombank.

The meeting dealt with the current progress of activities and measures taken to resolve the current situation with debts owed to creditor banks and with possible options for its restructuring.

Director General of Invent Management Company Leonid Reznikov explained that the Group is trying to keep its production facilities, contractors, continue working in difficult financial conditions, and fulfil wage obligations to its staff. However, to stabilise the situation, it is necessary to apply a series of restructuring measures so that the enterprises could come back to full-fledged operating conditions. Representatives of Inter RAO and Gazprombank expressed solidarity with this opinion. “It is necessary to go through a restructuring stage by means of a constructive dialogue between all parties so that enterprises could keep their functionality,” Minister Karimov said.

The 14th Russian Foundry Congress and the related international exhibition titled “Foundry 2019” will be held in early September 2019 in Kazan. This was discussed today at a meeting of its organising committee in Naberezhnye Chelny.

During his two-day visit to the capital of mechanical engineering, the city of Naberezhnye Chelny, Deputy Minister Ildar Mingaleyev today held a meeting on the preparation and holding of the Foundry Congress and the Foundry 2019 exhibition. The event was attended by President of Russian Foundry Association Ivan Dibrov, Director of KAMAZ Foundry Edvard Panfilov, and representatives of other foundries and universities.

Further on, Ildar Mingaleyev met in Naberezhnye Chelny with top executives of the Korib Group. At the meeting, a unique repair technology was demonstrated, that was jointly developed with KAMAZ, which provides for a complete disassembly of the vehicle, industrial repair of its units and components, and assembly using the original spare parts kit produced by KAMAZ.

The Foundry Association of Russia holds the Russian Foundry Congress every two years with the participation of experts from Russia, Belarus, Germany, Italy, China, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, and of Brazil. Events are held to promote the development of the foundry and metal industries in Russia.