The Boeing Company announced the appointment of Kuljit Ghata-Aura as the new president of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META), excluding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, effective Sept. 30.
Ghata-Aura, who is returning to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region, will be based in Dubai. He will be responsible for leading all companywide activities and developing and implementing strategies for a region that is home to some of Boeing’s largest commercial, defense and services customers.
Ghata-Aura, who previously served as the regional counsel for Boeing India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa for almost six years, will oversee the company’s new business and industrial partnership opportunities, safety and sustainability efforts, government affairs and corporate citizenship. He also will oversee Boeing’s efforts to expand its presence and strengthen its relationships with customers and other stakeholders in the region.
Boeing appoints President for Middle East, Turkey and Africa
Enhancing trade competitiveness in African countries
The Government of the Netherlands and the International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a four-year partnership agreement to support innovative projects to enhance the trade competitiveness of the services sectors in selected African countries, focusing on digital technology and agribusiness services.
COVID-19 has contributed to accelerating the global digital transformation. Boosting the development and provision of innovative and effective digital solutions can have a major impact on traditional sectors like agribusiness, improving efficiency, enhancing productivity and value-addition, providing traceability, and allowing stronger positioning in international markets.
Digital acceleration can also support building back better in an environmentally sustainable manner: digitalization enables better usage of resources through increased resource and energy efficiency, and circular economy.
The partnership, called the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V), will contribute to this structural transformation in agribusiness and related value chains. It will support thousands of small businesses and tens of thousands of jobs, thereby creating entrepreneurial opportunities for women, youth and poor communities. Through efficient agribusiness and support services, NTF V will ultimately contribute to increased trade, better incomes, and help reduce poverty.
Uganda Land Forces Commander visits Somalia to assess troop welfare
Uganda’s Commander of Land Forces (CLF), Lieutenant General, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to assess their welfare and commend them for their contribution to the peace support operation.
Lt. Gen. Kainerugaba was in Somalia from 23 to 27 September, where he interacted with Ugandan troops involved in ongoing operations to degrade Al-Shabaab and restore peace and stability in the country.
“The purpose of my visit is to commend the troops for the great work they are doing in Somalia. Secondly, it is to talk to them and get a feel of the problems and challenges they are facing,” said Lt. Gen. Kainerugaba, noting that a commander has to visit troops in the field, to understand what the troops are going through.
Embassy holds a virtual reception celebrating anniversary of the founding of the PRC
On September 28, the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia held a virtual reception to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China where Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan delivered a keynote speech. Mulatu Teshome, former President of Ethiopia, Molalign Asfaw, Director General of Asia Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, and Melaku Mulualem, Head of Project Coordination and Partnership Affairs of the Institute of Strategic Affairs attended and addressed the ceremony via video links.
Ambassador Zhao Zhiyuan delivered a speech stating that the founding of New China 72 years ago marked the rebirth of the Chinese nation, and started a momentous journey toward rejuvenation and prosperity of the country. These grateful achievements came from the unremitting effort of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese people in exploration, expedition and innovation based on national conditions. The year 2021 is a meaningful year in the history of New China, as it marks the CPC’s centenary. At this historic juncture, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China will keep forging ahead with a greater sense of urgency, in the glorious pursuit of national rejuvenation.
