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Minister of Trade & Regional Integration Kassahun Gofe, cuts the ribbons as Sebsbie Abafira Abajobir, president of the Ethiopian Chamber, officially opens the 15th Ethiopian Chamber International Trade Exhibition on February 4, 2026, at Mesqel Square, alongside other senior government officials and investors. The exhibition features participants from 20 countries, including 50 foreign companies and more than 300 domestic companies. Held under the motto “Buy from Ethiopia, Invest in Ethiopia,” the event brings together small and medium enterprises as well as high-profile companies. Participants represent sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, mining, logistics, finance, and technology, and are engaged in both import and export activities. The exhibition is jointly organised by the Ministry of Trade and the Ethiopian Chamber.

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HOOF TRAFFIC

At Qera abattoir on Alexander Pushkin Street, traffic doesn't just slow down, it negotiates. A full-blown procession of cattle takes over the asphalt, turning the city road into an impromptu grazing corridor where horns replace honks and hooves set the pace of movement. Traders flank the herd with practiced ease, guiding the animals through the urban maze as buses, trucks, and impatient cars wait their turn like polite spectators in a countryside parade that somehow wandered into the city's bloo...


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CARE BENCHMARK

Bethesda American Medical Plaza has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first hospital in Ethiopia to secure accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). The recognition was unveiled during its first anniversary celebration held at the Skylight Hotel on June 28, 2026. The event also featured a guided tour of the hospital's facilities, where senior officials and guests examined patient rooms and service areas. During the visit, Ayele Teshome (MD), CEO of Bethesda American M...


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FUTURE ANCHOR

Rising behind the Skylight Hotel, the Ethiopian Airlines headquarters project is gradually taking shape as a multi-building complex designed to consolidate corporate, commercial, and customer operations under one hub. Developed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the development spans 33,560 square metres and comprises six interconnected buildings. Construction commenced in August 2023, with completion targeted for August 2026. As the deadline approaches, the site re...