For Atlantans accustomed to battling interstate traffic, a three-mile commute may seem like a dream. But it’s one that more people around the world are making a reality, says XiQ […]
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GSU Chemistry Professor Showcases Biomedical Research at Egyptian, International Universities
Georgia State University (GSU)’s global reach was on display this summer when Professor Maged Henary, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences, traveled to Egypt to share his expertise […]
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Ambassador of East African Nation Set to Headline Local Fundraiser
The ambassador of the East African nation of Djibouti, a country of 1.1 million people about the size of Belize, is set to headline Books for Africa’s annual fundraiser in […]
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Etihad Flight Touches Down in Atlanta, Deepening Air Connections to Middle East and Beyond
The inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down Wednesday, an Airbus A350-1000 welcomed with a water-cannon salute as Etihad Airways made its first descent into the world’s busiest airport at 4:20 p.m.
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Stuck in Israel: How Iran War Is Affecting Business, Travel and the Overall Psyche
I arrived in Israel on June 6 scheduled to return on June 14. After Israel attacked Iran, all flights in and out of Israel were canceled with flights en route asked to return to their origin.
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Israel’s Consul General Praised for Grit, Grace in Face of Unprecedented Challenges
Over six years in Atlanta, supporters say Israeli Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon has exhibited a rare blend of down-to-earth charm and hard-nosed truth-telling.
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Technion President: How Israel Is Removing Walls Between Academia and Business
Israel’s oldest university is playing an integral role in tearing down walls between academia and business, helping the so-called “Startup Nation” better compete in future-facing industries at a time of […]
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Delta Launching New Routes to North and West Africa Later This Year
Delta Air Lines Inc. is launching two new Africa routes from Atlanta later this year, strengthening its presence on the continent as a variety of African nations continue to show deeper interest in Georgia.
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Event Recap: Pakistan’s Ambassador on Political Turmoil, Demographic Shifts and Persistent Stereotypes
Ambassador Briefing: Pakistan — Reaching for Reform Jan. 31, 2025Miller & Martin PLLC During a stop in Atlanta for a conference of the Association of Pakistani Physicians in North America […]
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Georgia Sets Export Record With Trade Tumult on the Horizon
Georgia set a fourth-straight annual record for exports, eclipsing the $50 billion mark for the first time, and grew its imports substantively in 2024 as the trade landscape veered toward a period of uncertainty.