Arba Minch Continues to Flourish as Hub of Development, Says PM Abiy

Addis Ababa, July 3, 2026 (ENA) —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Arba Minch continues to flourish as a hub of development, highlighting the city's ongoing transformation through major investment projects and expanding infrastructure.

In a message shared on his official social media account, the Prime Minister disclosed that he visited the Kuriftu Resort and Spa in Arba Minch, which is under development on a 52,000 square meter site.

 

 PM Abiy pointed out that the project comprises 53 luxury villas and is expected to create permanent employment opportunities for more than 300 people.

He further noted that projects such as Kuriftu Resort illustrate how private investment can capitalize on the enabling infrastructure established through the government's development initiatives under the Medemer philosophy.

 

 The Prime Minister also called on both local and international investors to seize the opportunities available in Ethiopia and invest in transformative projects that will further strengthen the country's tourism sector and unlock its vast potential.