Global food prices stable for 2nd straight month in JulyROMEGlobal food prices were broadly unchanged for the second consecutive month in July, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 120.8 points in July, marginally down from June's revised 121.0 figure. The FAO food price index is a trade-weighted index that tracks international market prices of five major food commodity groups. The cereal price index dropped 3.8 percent month-on-month with export prices of all major cereals going down for the second consecutive month. The price index for sugar rose 0.7 percent while for dairy was stable in July compared to the prior month.

State lenders Ziraat, Halkbank dismiss claims of making lossISTANBULState-owned banks Ziraat and Halkbank have each issued statements denying allegations that they incurred losses during the recent period. It reported a net income of 17.4 billion liras for the period. Halkbank also issued a statement in response to claims circulating on some social media platforms and media outlets. Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, claimed that Ziraat and Halkbank posted a net loss of 42 billion in six months. He also claimed that the two banks have spent 6 billion liras on advertising in the last three years.

Fidan meets with Ethiopian counterpartADDIS ABABAThe Turkish foreign minister on Saturday met with Ethiopian leaders in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. After his arrival in the Horn of Africa country, Hakan Fidan was received by Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and also met with his counterpart Taye Atske Selassie, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Fidan is expected to discuss bilateral relations, Ethiopia’s reconciliation with neighboring Somalia, as well as regional issues during his visit, according to diplomatic sources. The Turkish Embassy in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa was established in 1926, while Ethiopia's Embassy in Ankara opened in 1933. As Turkish companies' interest in Ethiopia grows, 70 Ethiopian firms and 250 Turkish firms attended the Türkiye-Ethiopia Business Forum this May in Istanbul.

In June 2024, SKY was awarded as “The best low-cost airline in South America” by SKYTRAX, for the fourth time. Avolon orders 310 new engines: Avolon announced orders for 310 new engines to power 155 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in its order book. Avolon has ordered 160 GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney, and 150 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International. Air Astana Group is the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size. “Twenty years after the delivery of the first Embraer E-170, the LOT Polish Airlines fleet will be expanded by three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

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TAMPA, Fla. — When Tropical Storm Debby brings lots of rain and some windy conditions across the Tampa Bay area, many flights in and out of some of the state's busiest airports will end up delayed or canceled. Check on current flight statuses below⛈️ STORM UPDATE ⛈️✅ TPA plans to remain open and operational this weekend🚨 Delays and cancellations are expected Sunday✈️ Check directly with your airline for the latest flight updates🫡 Safety is our top priority: any changes to our status will be posted on X — Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) August 3, 2024**Be sure to double check your flight status on the airport websites as information could be delayed**Tampa International Arrivals Tampa International Departures St. Pete Clearwater Arrivals St. Pete Clearwater Departures

Saudi makeup artist, influencer wants to inspireRIYADH: A Saudi makeup artist with a gift for glamour is hoping to use his growing social media presence to inspire men and women across the region. Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. HIGH LIGHTS • Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. • Majed’s interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. He said his interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago.

Saudi makeup artist, influencer wants to inspireRIYADH: A Saudi makeup artist with a gift for glamour is hoping to use his growing social media presence to inspire men and women across the region. Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. HIGH LIGHTS • Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. • Majed’s interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. He said his interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago.

Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. HIGH LIGHTS • Ali Majed has almost 600,000 followers on TikTok and has been an ambassador for French beauty products retailer Sephora since 2022. • Majed’s interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. He said his interest was piqued by the boom in social media coverage that started around seven or eight years ago. In 2022, Majed joined the Sephora Squad, a program for beauty content creators in the Middle East.

August 03, (THEWILL) – The group, under the aegis of the Association of United Farmers Benue Valley (AUFBV), has praised Governor Hyacinth Alia’s policy thrust on promoting agriculture in Benue state. A news conference, held at NUJ House, Makurdi, on Saturday, noted that the Alia administration granted subsidies for farming inputs and directed sales directly to farmers through cooperatives. He called for the involvement of traditional rulers in the distribution of farming inputs as it will reach various council wards for the purpose it is meant. He thanked the president of AUFBV for voicing out the alleged sharp practices during the distribution of inputs by Government officials. He assured the journalists will give adequate publicity to the conference so the outside world to know the efforts of Governor Alia and the challenges people within the system are causing to discredit it.

August 03, (THEWILL) – Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc., to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem. With this MOU, Ethiopian Airlines Group has solidified its commitment to sustainability. This strategic partnership marks a significant step Ethiopian Airlines is taking towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. As one of Africa’s largest and most experienced airlines, Ethiopian Airlines has long been at the forefront of sustainability.

KUWAIT CITY Aug 3: In response to a recent circular issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of Labor, the Union of Domestic Workers Recruitment Offices in Kuwait has submitted an official protest, reports Al-Jarida daily. The circular set the monthly salaries for Addis Ababa workers arriving in Kuwait at 120 dinars for experienced women and 110 dinars for those who don’t have any experience. It also established a commission of $1,300 (approximately 400 dinars) to be paid by Kuwaiti offices for each worker. He also noted that it incentivizes foreign offices to send workers to neighboring countries instead of Kuwait. He also stressed the importance of involving the Union in all decisions related to the recruitment and use of domestic workers, as it represents the interests of the recruitment offices.

Up pops the vibrant world of an orange economy, also known as the creative economy. What is the orange economy? "We would like to give the idea to the children to play with Moroccan dolls, with Moroccan clothes." Accelerating SDGsBut, how is the orange economy helping to accelerate the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is considered a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet? "However, if you delve deeper, you will find that creativity, culture and art serve both as means and ends of the SDGs.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, where he met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional issues, including Ethiopia’s reconciliation efforts with neighboring Somalia. Historical partnershipDiplomatic relations between Türkiye and Ethiopia date back to 1896, underscoring their historical significance. The Turkish Embassy in Addis Ababa was established in 1926, and Ethiopia’s Embassy in Ankara opened in 1933. Economic collaborationAs bilateral ties have deepened, trade between the two nations has grown significantly, from $27 million in 2000 to $345 million in 2023.

By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN(CNN) — When women first competed in Olympic track and field events in 1928, they wore loose t-shirts and wide shorts, sometimes cinched with a belt. The controversy follows a headline-making protest at the 2020 Tokyo Games, when the German women’s gymnastics team rejected bikini-cut unitards in favor of fuller coverage, in a statement against “sexualization in gymnastics,” the German Gymnastics Federation said at the time. Function and styleOn the Olympic track, there aren’t many regulations when it comes to what athletes can wear. Look good, feel good, do good. But more fabric hasn’t caught on since then for women track athletes; instead, the reverse has trended.