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Emirates to Operate Extra Flights for Hajj Season

Emirates to Operate Extra Flights for Hajj Season

Emirates says it is deploying extra flights for Hajj season after  the significant demand from pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has greatly expanded its Hajj participation this year to nearly a million pilgrims, causing for the demand passanger services to increase.  “This year, Emirates has seen strong demand for Hajj travel from Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Turkey, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malaysia, the UK, US, UAE and Algeria,” said the airlines. Emirates will be deploying 31 additional flights to Jeddah and double daily flights to Medina from 23 June to 20…
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US Satellite Company President Express Interest in Investing in Ethiopia

US Satellite Company President Express Interest in Investing in Ethiopia

The American satellite company ORION has expressed its interest to work with the Government of Ethiopia. Foreign Affairs State Minister Tesfaye Yilma received at his office a delegation led by Alexander Alvin, owner and President of the American Satellite Company ORION, The discussion between the two sides focused on utilizing satellite data and space technology in light of cooperation between the Ethiopian government and Orion, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Recalling his discussion with officials of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, the president briefed the state minister on key activities of Orion and expressed his interest in working…
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TPLF lauds the US, EU, AU, UAE, Kenya for partnering to resolve the Ethiopian conflict

TPLF lauds the US, EU, AU, UAE, Kenya for partnering to resolve the Ethiopian conflict

While saying it welcomed Olusegun Obasanjo on the basis of his eldership and the AU, TPLF signaled the underlying doubt it has on his impartiality The TPLF-led Tigray Regional State announced in an open letter its readiness to go the extra mile for peace without abandoning its principles. While the federal government of Ethiopia disclosed that a national committee is preparing procedures for negotiation. An open letter issued from the regional state asserted that they welcomed the initiative of the international partners to support the negotiation. Among those mentioned partners are the United States, the European Union, the United Arab…
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