Dire Dawa’s 105 anniversary celebration Guests arriving
DireDawa, January 3, 2008 (DireDawa) - Guests invited for the celebration of the 105 founding anniversary of Dire Dawa City and the millennium have begun arriving in the city, celebration’s coordinating committee said.

Briefing journalists on Thursday, members of the coordinating committee Misrak Worku and Ketema Tessema said the necessary preparations have been finalized for the colorful celebration.

So far, natives of Dire Dawa City and delegation from Goyne, a Chinese City have arrived to Dire Dawa for the celebration.

Senior government officials, ambassadors, representatives of international organization, investors will attend the celebration.

Consultation forum on the future of the city, fundraising telethon, promotion of city’s investment opportunities are included as part of the celebration.

The city administration has planned to construct a referral hospital with the fund expected to be raised during the celebration.

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