RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 16,899 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. According to an official report, a total of 11,033 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,493 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,373 for labor-related issues. The report showed that among the 769 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 39 percent were Yemeni, 58 percent Ethiopian, and 3 percent were of other nationalities. A further 80 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 11 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators. Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.

Earlier this week, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 ran off the runway at Oslo Gardermoen prior to it’s departure. Incident: Ethiopian 787 Runs off Runway in Oslo Gardermoen Airport…Data provided by RadarBox.com. Ethiopian Airlines flight ET715 is a routine scheduled flight between Oslo Gardermoen Airport and Stockholm Arlanda, with the affected rotation being operated by ET-ATH. 📸VG pic.twitter.com/jZws9VLZCp — FL360aero (@fl360aero) December 21, 2023Ethiopian Airlines flight ET715 pushed back from a very snowy Oslo Gardermoen Airport on December 21 and taxied out to the active runway. It is understood that all occupants are safe, but air traffic in Oslo Gardermoen was disrupted as a result of this incident.

In a move which aims to bolster its operational efficiency, Virgin Australia has taken the decision to insource its Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne international ramp (baggage handling) operations, effective early 2024. Domestic Ramp OperationsVirgin Australia has been at the forefront of insourced domestic ramp operations across major airports, a testament to its commitment to quality service and operational control. Photo Credit: Virgin AustraliaFleet Expansion and OpportunitiesThe decision to insource international ramp operations is not just a response to the present but a strategic anticipation of the future. Virgin Australia is set to receive a new fleet of fuel-efficient aircraft, opening doors to growth and development. The Road Ahead: Seizing OpportunitiesAs Virgin Australia takes charge of its international ramp operations, the aviation industry sees a strategic shift that goes beyond immediate gains.

Academics Discuss Ethiopia’s Need for East African SeaportsIn a landmark forum held at Semera University, Ethiopian scholars convened to dissect the nation’s pressing need for access to seaports in the East African region. This assembly comes on the heels of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government underscoring the significance of Red Sea access for Ethiopia. He also emphasized that academic and research-based deliberations are integral in outlining Ethiopia’s genuine intention for a win-win approach to sea access. Empowering Ethiopia’s Red Sea AccessThe scholars discussed Ethiopia’s legal and economic rights to a seagate, along with the internal and external factors propelling the nation towards this goal. Samara University, being geographically close to the Red Sea, has a heightened responsibility to conduct scientific research to foster mutual understanding, development, and prosperity in Ethiopia’s quest for sea access.

The left page of the little book — on view at the Walters Art museum for the next three months — contains a drawing of a man who comes perilously close to dying for his art while painting a religious icon from atop a scaffold. After the Walters, the exhibition will travel to two other museums: the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, and Ohio’s Toledo Museum of Art. “The story of Ethiopian art is one of community,” museum director Julia Marciari-Alexander wrote in the catalog accompanying the exhibits. “Early Ethiopian images of the crucifixion don’t show Christ,” Sciacca said. “Ethiopia at the Crossroads” runs through March 3 at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.

Recently, regional authorities announced plans to facilitate the return of over 1,725 individuals who were displaced from their homes in the Oromia region and are currently seeking refuge in the Farta district of the South Gondar Zone in the Amhara region. IDPs sheltered in the Farta district, who shared their concerns in a recent discussion, emphasized that they fled the Oromia region, forsaking their assets and homes to avoid the strife. Belay highlighted that ongoing conflict in the Amhara region has complicated the distribution of food aid to IDPs in the South Gondar Zone. The dire situation extends beyond the South Gondar Zone. In January 2023, the Disaster Prevention and Food Security Commission of the region reported a staggering influx of evacuees, with the number of people displaced from four zones in the Oromia region and seeking refuge in the Amhara region surpassing one million.

These principles are enshrined here and therein the present constitution of Ethiopia as well as the country’s foreign and national security policies and strategies. When it comes to practice, however, geo-political realities and the ideological camp to which it belonged have driven the nation’s foreign policy. Successive Ethiopian governments thus have not always acted in the letter or spirit of the tenets articulated in official foreign and national security policy documents. Ethiopia’s foreign relations were relatively independent for decades after the emergence of a multi-polar, poly-centric global order in the wake of the end of the Cold War era. By threading the needle carefully as it seeks to weave strong relationships with the West and China, Ethiopia can more effectively advocate for its priorities and negotiate optimal terms for cooperation.

Revised 2024 anti-doping rules enforced from January deadlineThe World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has issued a pressing reminder to athletes, their entourage, and all stakeholders regarding significant modifications to the use of tramadol. Effective January 1, 2024, the updated 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) and the 2024 Monitoring Program will come into force, leaving no room for leniency. The complete 2024 List was unveiled on September 28, 2023, granting athletes, their entourage, and other stakeholders ample time of over three months to acquaint themselves with the modifications. It is of utmost importance for athletes to understand that they bear sole responsibility for any prohibited substances detected in their bodies or the use of prohibited methods. Accountability extends beyond athletes themselves; even their entourages can be held liable for anti-doping rule violations if found to be complicit.

General News of Saturday, 23 December 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comTamirat Getachew a resident of Asosa has left his fellow Ethoiapians astonished with his unique ability of befriending honey bees. In a display that defies common caution, Tamirat fearlessly allows swarms of bees to envelop his bare chest and head, all without wearing any protective gear. "I have a special ability to put bees on myself without covering my lips and ears," he adds. Over time, it has become clear that he shares a special bond with honey bees, a connection that sets him apart in a neighborhood where bee farmers typically harvest honey at night to avoid stings. This practice is particularly common in rural parts of Ethiopia, where bee stings have been shown to be potentially lethal.

KARACHI: Governor of Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula opened the Ethiopian Tourism Desk on Friday. The pavilion, giving a captivating display of Ethiopia’s multifaceted culture, rich heritage, and unparalleled tourism offerings, was a testament to the enduring bond between Ethiopia and Pakistan. Governor Tessori, addressing the media, emphasised the longstanding relations between the two nations, rooted in shared history, values, culture, and religion. Moreover, the Governor expressed gratitude to the Government of Ethiopia for launching Ethiopian Airlines in Karachi which played a critical role in connecting Pakistan with the whole African continent. Ambassador Abdula, in his address, highlighted how the Ethiopian Embassy had effectively brought Africa closer to Pakistan through the commencement of Ethiopian Airlines operations in Karachi.

KARACHI-The Caretaker Sindh Minister for Irrigation Eshwar Lal called on Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori at the Governor House here on Friday. The Governor said that agriculture was the backbone of the country’s economy. Sindh Governor inaugurates Ethiopian tourism desk at Karachi FeastGovernor of Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula opened the Ethiopian Tourism Desk on Friday. Governor Tessori, addressing the media, emphasized the longstanding relations between the two nations, rooted in shared history, values, culture, and religion. Ambassador Abdula, in his address, highlighted how the Ethiopian Embassy had effectively brought Africa closer to Pakistan through the commencement of Ethiopian Airlines operations in Karachi.

ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) said recurrent climate change-induced shocks underscore the need for greater investments in Ethiopia. The UNDRR said in a press statement issued late Thursday that the East African country is severely affected by climate-related hazards. "These recurrent shocks underscore the need for greater investments in Ethiopia's early warning, prevention and risk reduction systems to avoid and minimize impacts on people, their assets, social services and critical infrastructure," the UNDRR said. The meeting explored how better use of risk data can further strengthen national, sub-national and community-based early warning systems. The meeting reviewed insights from previous investments in community-based disaster risk profiles and explored opportunities to improve existing practices in disaster risk profiling, it said.

Governor of Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula opened the Ethiopian Tourism Desk on FridayISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Dec, 2023) Governor of Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula opened the Ethiopian Tourism Desk on Friday. The pavilion, giving a captivating display of Ethiopia's multifaceted culture, rich heritage, and unparalleled tourism offerings, was a testament to the enduring bond between Ethiopia and Pakistan. Governor Tessori, addressing the media, emphasized the longstanding relations between the two nations, rooted in shared history, values, culture, and religion. Moreover, the Governor expressed gratitude to the Government of Ethiopia for launching Ethiopian Airlines in Karachi which played a critical role in connecting Pakistan with the whole African continent. Ambassador Abdula, in his address, highlighted how the Ethiopian Embassy had effectively brought Africa closer to Pakistan through the commencement of Ethiopian Airlines operations in Karachi.

I then emphasize on how Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, has used affective energies to achieve his political aspirations as a charming dictator. And the parallel ability to modulate those affective energies (such as optimism or despondent) of the political mass. Political affect can also be manipulated by political actors through the use of affective appeals in political messaging and advertising. If you have ever wondered what the analogy of the church and the classroom may have got to do with politics, I invite you to explore theories of affective politics. Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your Business to Ethiopian Business Listing /Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has announced a whopping $450 million loan agreement that will finance five new Boeing aircraft, which include three Boeing 737-8 and two Boeing 777F (Cargo). Ethiopian Airlines is a longstanding client of Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business, and their support and partnership have been instrumental to reaching the deal. The five new aircraft will bolster Ethiopian Airline’s fleet to 150 in total and delivery of all the aircraft will be completed in the US state of Washington in December. Ethiopian Airlines has ambitions to grow its fleet to over 270 aircraft by 2035. Lauding the long-standing partnership of the two parties, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Citi to secure a USD $450m loan.