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Ethiopia, Dubai Record Sharp Rise in Non-Oil Trade


Ethiopia, Dubai Record Sharp Rise in Non-Oil Trade

Non-oil trade between Ethiopia and Dubai reached 22.3 billion UAE dirhams in 2025, marking a sharp year-on-year increase of 236.6pc. The figures were announced following a trade mission to Addis Abeba that brought together Ethiopian and Dubai-based companies for bilateral meetings aimed at expanding investment and commercial partnerships across multiple sectors. The “Dubai–Ethiopia Business Connect” forum was organised in collaboration with the Ethiopian Investment Commission(EIC), the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations, (ECCSA) the Addis Abeba Chamber of Commerce, and the UAE Embassy in Ethiopia. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah said the mission aims to deepen economic ties and unlock new private-sector opportunities between the two markets. The delegation included 21 Dubai-based companies operating in construction materials, engineering, electronics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, mining, oil and gas, textiles, and garments, while 91 Ethiopian firms joined the Dubai Chamber in the first quarter of 2026, bringing total Ethiopian membership to 1,676.

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Customs Authorities Intercept Major Alleged Contraband Shipment Worth 422 Million Br

The Customs Commission seized alleged contraband goods worth more than 422 million Br during inspections conducted between June 25 and June 30, 2026. The haul included clothing, electronics, ammunition, construction materials, coffee, vehicle spare parts, cosmetics, khat, narcotics, minerals, livestock and foreign currency. The Addis Abeba Airport, Moyale and Awash customs branches recorded the largest seizures, valued at 115 million Br, 93 million Br and 61 million Br, respectively. Authorit...


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Hijira Bank Posts Record Growth as Assets Reach 31.45 Billion Br

Hijira Bank posted 3.55 billion Br in income in 2025/26, exceeding its combined earnings over the previous four years, while gross profit reached 1.9 billion Br. Assets rose 115pc to 31.45 billion Br, deposits doubled to 24 billion Br, and capital increased 202pc to 7.45 billion Br. Digital transaction value surged 86pc to 41.72 billion Br, foreign currency earnings reached 158 million dollars, and total banking transactions hit 615.39 billion Br. The bank also disbursed 1.5 billion Br in col...


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Gadaa Bank Offers One Million Shares to Public Investors

Gadaa Bank has offered one million shares to the public at 1,050 Br per share following approval from the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) on June 22, 2026. The share sale keeks to expand the bank's capital base and strengthen shareholder value. The offering will run until September 17, 2026, and is open to existing shareholders and new investors who meet ESX requirements. It is open to existing shareholders and new investors who meet ESX requirements...