GCIC Media Review – 17th October, 2023

NEW VISION

FIRST LADY, RUSSIAN ENVOY DISCUSS FURTHER CO-OPERATION IN EDUCATION

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Summary: The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni welcomed the plans that are underway by Russian Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Russian Orthodox Church to establish a vocational training facility in Kampala in the near future.

 

UAE OFFERS UGANDA FREE SPACE FOR BUSINESS CENTRE IN ABU DHABI

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Summary: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered Uganda free space at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development for a business centre to boost the country’s trade in the Arab world.

 

UGANDA, DR CONGO AGREE TO REMOVE ENTRY VISAS

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Summary: DR Congo and Uganda have decided to remove entry visa requirements at their respective borders as part of efforts to increase trade between the two nations.

 

GOVERNMENT PLANS MORE REGIONAL AIRPORTS TO BOOST TOURISM

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Summary: Government has intensified efforts to upgrade and enhance the national network of airstrips as Uganda Airlines expands its international flight operations to India, Nigeria, and many other countries.

 

DAILY MONITOR

HEAVY RAIN TO LAST UNTIL END OF MONTH

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Summary: The Uganda National Meteorological Authority has in its weather outlook warned that most parts of the country will be characterised with heavy rains until end of month.