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UAE Announces $85m Aid to Bolster Humanitarian Operations

Mar 12 , 2022

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced last week it would be disbursing 85 million dollars in aid to support humanitarian operations in Ethiopia. The contribution will be disbursed to several agencies, including the World Food Programme (WFP), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Last week, the UAE delivered 50tn of humanitarian supplies to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia. The donation, carried out through the Emirates Red Crescent, includes food, health supplies and children's food supplements. Millions have been displaced as a result of the armed conflict in the north and a severe drought in the south and east.

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Dashen Bank Rolls Out Mobile Payment Solution

Dashen Bank has introduced a new digital payment service that allows customers to pay for fuel with ease using the Dashen Super mobile app. The service was officially launched on May 13 and is now available at every fuel stations. According to the bank, the Dashen Super app enables users to make payments in just three clicks, offering a fast and convenient alternative to traditional payment methods. Dashen Bank announced that it plans to expand the service across all fuel stations in the coun...

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Four Key Agreements Passed in Parliaments 29th Regular Session

In its 29th regular session of the fourth year, Ethiopia's 6th Parliament approved four key agreements: two loan deals, the establishment of a finance corporation, and an air transport agreement. Assistant Minister of State for Finance, Meseret Haile, introduced the proposed loan agreements and requested they be sent directly to a second reading for discussion and approval. Parliament accepted the request and proceeded with a detailed discussion on the draft proclamations. Members of Parli...

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New Pact Targets Rural Road Links, Food Security Goals

The Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure has signed an agreement with several federal institutions to launch a major project targeting rural connectivity and food security. At the signing ceremony, State Minister Yetmegeta Asrat represented the Ministry alongside officials from the Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, the Federal Public Procurement and Property Authority, the Environmental Protection Authority, and Helvetas Ethiopia. A separate agreement was also signed...

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