Ghent, Belgium: Born in Somalia, raised in Belgium, and training regularly in Ethiopia, marathon runner Bashir Abdi is hoping for another medal in Paris after winning bronze at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago. “For me, as a Belgian athlete, it’s an Olympics that feels almost like being at home,” Abdi, 35, told AFP. And the tragic absence of Kenyan world record holder Kelvin Kiptum will be felt at the Paris race after he died in a car crash in February aged 24. He was joking, saying ‘I’ll try the world record tomorrow’,” Abdi recalled. “As soon as we started the race, he just started flying.”Bashir Abdi took up marathon after trying his hand at football after landing in Belgium.

Islamabad , (Parliament Times) (Adnan Hameed) : The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have discussed collaborative initiatives to produce productive human resources for their countries. The joint skill development initiatives such as hands on trainings and courses came under discussion during a meeting between Jemal Beker, Ambassador Extraordinary, Plenipotentiary and Special Envoy of FDRE to Pakistan, and Salik Hussain, Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development. Minister Hussain shared Pakistan’s experience in human resource development, highlighting his ministry’s efforts to forge collaboration with foreign countries for skill development and job creation for the country’s youth. He assured the Ambassador of his government’s full support for the collaborative initiatives of the skill development. He invited Ambassador Jemal to lead a tree planting event at the University of Gujarat in the earliest possible time.

Tensions boiled over when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence. The Somali and Ethiopian foreign ministers will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Ethiopia signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland this year, Turkey’s foreign minister says. The Somali government has called the port deal “outrageous” and “unauthorised”. Turkey has become a close ally of Somalia, building schools, hospitals and infrastructure and providing scholarships for Somalis to study in Turkey. This year, Turkey and Somalia signed a defence and economic cooperation agreement.

By our staff reporterIn a shocking legal move, the US law firm Ribbeck Law Chartered is seeking up to $58 billion in compensation for the families of victims killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crash. This amount is more than double the initial $24.8 billion requested by the victims’ families. However, Ribbeck Law Chartered argues that this compensation is grossly inadequate given the scale of Boeing’s misconduct. These include a $25 billion settlement in 2012 involving JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and GMAC, as well as a $16 billion settlement paid by Bank of America in 2014. The Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10, 2019, killed all 149 people on board, including 9 Ethiopians among 35 other nationalities.

Ethiopian Airlines receives the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for its significant contributions and service to US communities, reaffirming its commitment to excellence and international collaboration. ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines, leading aviation group in Africa and a rapidly expanding global airline brand, has been distinguished with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Ethiopian Airlines continues to set industry standards for excellence, reinforcing its commitment to connecting cultures and fostering international collaboration. “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders”. The award acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions to the US community over the past 25 years.

Australian track star Jessica Hull has powered her way into the 1500m Olympic final after another brilliant effort in Paris. It’s timed to the minute.”Hull was watching Diribe Welteji all the way, even before they stepped out on the track. “I do (believe I can win the gold),” Hull said. “It’s a privilege to be in the position where people are talkiing about me as a medal contender, let alone a gold medal contender. Hull believes the gold medal is within her reach.

Latest UFI Global Barometer finds 2023 and 2024 revenues expected to grow by 20% and 17% on average globally year on year. PARIS – UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest 33rd edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report which takes the pulse of the industry. “This edition of UFI flagship Barometer research confirms our early data from January that 2024 will be a record year for industry revenues globally. Against a complex global backdrop, the global exhibition industry is bullish about its short and mid-term prospects”, comments Kai Hattendorf, Managing Director and CEO at UFI. BackgroundThe 33rd Global Barometer report, concluded in July 2024, provides insights from 453 companies, across 68 countries and regions.

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel collaborates with Dr. Linen on a textile recycling initiative, handing over 745 kg of linens for sustainable repurposing. AJMAN, UAE – Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), has taken a significant step towards environmental responsibility and sustainability by collaborating with Dr. Linen in their innovative 360 Weave Textile Recycling Initiative. “Handling over these end-of-life linens and uniforms is a testament to our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability,” said Mr. Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel. Bahi Hotels and Resorts, managed by HMH – Hospitality Management Holding – was launched in 2012 in Ajman as the first alcohol-free hotel. Bahi Ajman Palace hotels provide its guests with 1st class services and luxurious facilities.

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, has been honored with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award as it celebrates 25 Years of services to the North American country. The award, signed by the US President Joseph R Biden, was presented to Ethiopian Airlines during the 8th Annual Gala Dinner, hosted by the Black IAM organization at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel. The accolade recognizes the airline’s outstanding contributions and dedicated service to communities in the United States. “Our commitment to excellence and the spirit of unity has been the driving force behind our services for almost eight decades,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. The airline’s officials say the award acknowledges Ethiopian Airlines’ unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions to the US community over the past 25 years.

The three were detained after simply scoping out a possible location for a future peaceful protest against Ethiopian Airlines. Activists Blast Ethiopian Airlines’ Terminal Monkey Shipments in CanadaJuly 14, 2024More than a dozen activists gathered at Toronto Pearson Airport in Ontario, Canada, to protest Ethiopian Airlines’ monkey shipments. Fleet of PETA Supporters Jam Ethiopian Airlines’ Phone LinesJuly 3, 2024After PETA asked supporters to call Ethiopian Airlines, numerous people leapt into action and flooded the company with pleas to stop flying monkeys to their deaths in U.S. laboratories. PETA Ramps Up Turbulence by Calling Out Ethiopian Airlines in Public CampaignMay 28, 2024After uncovering evidence that Ethiopian Airlines shipped hundreds of endangered monkeys from Ethiopia to a Florida-based laboratory supplier, PETA launched a full-throttle campaign against the airline. PETA Pushes Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Ground All Monkey ShipmentsSeptember 27, 2023PETA contacted the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, urging him to immediately stop shipping monkeys to laboratories for use in gruesome and deadly experiments.

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has vaccinated over 10 million people as part of a national campaign to contain the spread of an ongoing cholera outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. A national oral cholera vaccination campaign, launched recently to protect at-risk populations covering 89 districts across eight regions in Ethiopia, has achieved 98.4 per cent coverage, vaccinating over 10.19 million people, it said. According to the WHO, Ethiopia has reported 143 cholera-related deaths so far this year, with 19,271 cholera cases reported from January 1 to June 30. UN agencies and humanitarian partners have been calling for durable solutions to address the root causes of recurrent cholera outbreaks, which include poor-quality drinking water and open defecation. In most cases, faecal contamination of drinking water is the main source of cholera, with most cholera patients using unsafe drinking water.

The same person tried to grab Haymanot's friend as well, but she ran away in time. Additional attempted kidnappingDuring the discussion, a Police reporter for Channel 13, Yossi Eli, revealed that a few days prior to Kasau's disappearance, an additional attempted kidnapping occurred. "I have a testimony of a girl who claimed that they tried to kidnap her a few days before Haymanot's disappearance. The girl told this testimony to the guard and she decided not to report it to the police. One of the volunteers who heard this testimony called the commander of the Safed station and told him about it.

PARIS - Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma is recovering the day after a fall that shocked fans at the men's 3,000 metres steeplechase final, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. "We understand he is in good shape and he is okay, he is recovering," the IOC said in a statement. The 23-year-old world-record holder was sprinting at full speed when he tripped over the third-from-last barrier on the final lap and crashed onto the track, where he lay motionless for several minutes in a worrying scene on Wednesday. The concerned crowd gave a smattering of applause as he was carried out of the Stade de France on a stretcher wearing a neck brace and he was later taken to hospital.

Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali has become the first man to win back-to-back gold medals in the 3,000m steeplechase since the Berlin 1936 Olympics. El Bakkali took the lead in the home straight, just after the fall of his rival Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma. Girma, who fell on the final lap, was attended to by medical officials who stretchered him off the track and took him to the hospital. Paris 2024 officials stated that they are in close contact with Ethiopian Olympic officials regarding his condition. El Bakkali, a two-time world champion, won with a time of 8:06.05, mirroring Finland’s Volmari Iso-Hollo’s back-to-back wins in 1932 and 1936.

Ethiopian Airlines Secures the Esteemed US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Exemplary ServiceReading Time: 2 minutesEthiopian Airlines, Africa’s foremost aviation group and a swiftly growing international carrier, has received the prestigious US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor acknowledges the airline’s exceptional service and significant contributions to communities across the United States. “The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our employees, partners, and stakeholders”. As Ethiopian Airlines marks this significant accolade, it renews its commitment to improving its services and deepening its engagement with the US community. The accolade celebrates Ethiopian Airlines’ steadfast dedication and significant contributions to the US community for the last quarter-century.