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Updated May 21, 2007

Abyot Kebede, EIG salesperson, at the opening of the 4th International Automotive Fair (IAF 2007), Thursday May, 17, 2007 at the Exhibition Center, briefing Kasahun Haile Mariam, Director of Ethiopian Transport Authority. IAF 2007 brings together 61 local and 17 international exhibitors presenting their respective products and services with state of the art presentation aids and incentive packages for visitors. Thailand, Malaysia, India, Iran, Germany, USA, and Sudan are represented among the international exhibitors. The fair is organized by ED Stelar Trading Plc in collaboration with the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Holland Car Plc, IVECO and Maru Metal among others.

	AU gets $150 mln for office expansion By Groum Abate The Chinese Government and the African Union signed a 150 million dollar agreement for the office expansion project of the AU, located in Addis Ababa. The former Addis Ababa City Government Mayor, Arkebe Oqubay, at a ceremony held in July 2004 had announced a land grant title deed worth 28 million dollars for the AU. Subsequently, the AU had not utilized the plot because of lack of finance. The city cleared the area for the expansion project shortly after it granted the plot. The state penitentiary was among the demolished buildings on the site. MORE Harar water tender opens amid complaints By Groum Abate The Harar Water and Sanitation Project tender, at which five companies showed interest, was opened on Thursday May 17, 2007. Reading at the opening showed that CGC of China and BSPINA of Spain offered 9 million euros respectively and Jos Hansen bid 8 million euros before tax for the project. Hagbes Plc, representing two Indian firms, offered 6.58 million euros and Yadot Business Group tabled 6.6 million euros. Both quotes include tax. MORE

Local News

Ethiopia to get dam from China’s $20bn pledge

‘Turkey-Africa summit will yield $2 billion in deals’ Meral

COMESA agrees common external tariffs

Club 2003 launches ‘Millennium passport’

Art & Culture

‘Casually’ forgotten

Foursome at Makush II

Peace and Harmony Charity concert


Interview

Djibouti Port Progressing in tandem

The United Arab Emirate is a nation of seven autonomous Emirates of which Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most prominent. Fueled by an economy with huge oil and gas reserves, they are enjoying a growing influence not only in the Gulf and in Arabia but also internationally. The cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are glittering desert gems with record holding facilities and infrastructure that befits the Emirate’s role as the regional shopping, entertainment, banking and tourism hub.
One of the world class U.A.E. companies that has been expanding rapidly to become a global player is Dubai Port or DP-World, which has acquired or is managing numerous ports around the world, including the port of Djibouti, Ethiopia’s main gateway to the world. DP World has modernized Djibouti Port services by upgrading infrastructure and computerizing operations ever since it assumed managerial control in June 2000.
Teguest Yilma discussed with Mr. Guido Heremans General Manager of the Port of Djibouti, about the status of the Port, DP World and other related issues. Excerpts follow:

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		Let’s Save Addis Ababa’s Historic Buildings!
		The Sad Story of Qanyazmach Belehu (or Shaka)’s Old House The rapid pace of urban development is a mixed blessing as historic buildings are being torn for bland high- rises. The preservation of old buildings is an important and vital issue that relates to how we value our own future. Professor Pankhurst reminds us to take better care of our architectural heritage.
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Social mobilization against sanctioned violence against girls and women

“Democracy and the Social Question“: The sixth lecture in this academic year was given by Bogalech Gebre, Director of Kembata Women’s Self-Help Centre, an NGO working in the south of Ethiopia. The lecture took place on Tuesday, 27 March, in Goethe-Institute Gebrekristos Desta Centre.