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Egypt backs Syrian stance
Egypt's Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz has reaffirmed Egypt's full support to the Syrian "justified and legitimate" stance and warned Israel against manipulating the game of peace tracks.
Egypt-Syria, Politics, 6/10/2000
Mubarak, Arafat discuss progress of negotiations with Israel
Egypt's President Mubarak held talks with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat during which they reviewed progress of Palestinian-Israeli negotiations and the upcoming Summit in Washington between US President Bill Clinton and the results of the latest tour of the region by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 6/10/2000
First Tunisian passenger airplane lands in Libya
The first Tunisian airplane arrived at Tripoli airport yesterday evening to resume direct air flights between the two states after a stop of nearly 8 years due to the sanctions that were imposed in April 1992 on Libya due to the Lockerbie case.
Libya-Tunisia, Economics, 6/10/2000
Jordanian king promises Jordanians to cultivate fruits of reforms in 2001
On the occasion of the celebration held on the occasion of the first anniversary after ascending the throne in Jordan, the Jordanian King Abdullah promised the Jordanians to cultivate the economic, social and political fruits of current reform in Jordan in the year 2001.
Jordan, Politics, 6/10/2000
King Mohammed launches development projects in Souss-Massa-Dra
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday launched several development projects in favor of the rural population of the region of Souss-Massa-Dra.
Morocco, Economics, 6/10/2000
Damascus denies statements claimed to be stated by al-Shara
A Syrian media source on Friday denounced a misrepresentation of statements made by the Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on the presence of the Syrian forces in Lebanon.
Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 6/10/2000
High turnout expected in Cairo's key Islamic Conference
Over 110 representatives of 63 countries and organizations are expected at the 12th Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs that starts in Cairo on Sunday.
Egypt, Religion, 6/10/2000
Economy, trade ministers of G-15 to gather in Cairo
The fifth meeting of the Group-15 ministers of economy and trade, chaired by Egypt's Minister of Economy Youssef Boutros Ghali, is to be held in Cairo next Thursday within the framework of the 10th G-15 summit which will be hosted by Egypt on June 1920.
Egypt, Politics, 6/10/2000
First Lady Mubarak calls for more participation in development
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak on Thursday said that proofs were in abundance around the world that participation is the most effective way to maximize benefits from development-orientated initiatives.
Egypt, Culture, 6/10/2000
Qatari paper criticizes Bahrain's strengthening positions in Hawar islands
The Qatari daily al-Sharq Friday criticized Bahrain for declaring intention to strengthen its forces in Hawar islands which is under debate by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague.
Qatar-Bahrain, Politics, 6/10/2000
On Junblat's defense of al-Shehabi
The Saudi daily al-Riyadh on Friday front-paged its issue by a report from its office in Beirut in which it focused on the comment made by member of the Lebanese parliament Walid Junblat and the defense made by the Lebanese paper al-Mustaqbal, owned by the former Lebanese prime minister Rafik al-Hariri in defending the former Syrian army chief of staff Lt. Gen. Hekmat al-Shehabi and their refute to the news which said that al-Shehabi might be summoned to be investigated for corruption.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/10/2000
Ethiopia denies attacks to seize Asab city
Ethiopia on Friday stressed that fierce fighting erupted between the Eritrean and Ethiopian forces on Asab front which overlooks the Red Sea. But it stressed the fighting were mere attempts to repel Eritrean attacks and completely denied any attack to control the port of Asab.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 6/10/2000
Yemeni demonstration in protest of lack of security
Some 15,000 citizens from the Yemeni al-Dale, city held a peaceful demonstration on Monday in protest against the tough measures taken against them by members of contingent 35 of the Yemeni army.
Yemen, Politics, 6/10/2000
Mubarak witnesses prophet's birthday celebrations
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak attends the Awqaf (endowments) Ministry Celebrations of Prophet Muhammad's birthday next Wednesday.
Egypt, Religion, 6/10/2000
UN High Commissioner for refugees in Sudan
The head of the UN refugee agency, High Commissioner Sadako Ogata arrived today at Khartoum beginning her tour during which she will visit six countries in East and Central Africa to evaluate the effects of the African regional wars.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 6/10/2000
Eritrea accepts end to hostilities with Ethiopia
Eritrea has accepted an Orgaization of African Unity (OAU)Proposal for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Ethiopia and Eritrea. It has formally communicated its acceptance to the OAU through a letter from the Eritrean Foreign Minister, Haile Woldensae, to the Special Envoy of the OAU, Mr. Ahmed Ouyahia.
Eritrea-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/10/2000
Egypt asks USA to probe Boeing 767 tail defects
Egypt approached the US for probing potential defects of control systems of Boeing 767 aircraft as an alternative interpretation to the crash of EgyptAir plane last year.
Egypt-USA, Judicial, 6/10/2000
Shaath: Palestine ask for support from donor countries
Palestinian international cooperation and planning minister Nabeel Shaath stated following his return from the general annual conference of "donor countries" that his delegation raised the view of the Palestinian government regarding development needs in order to establish a Palestinian state.
Palestine, Economics, 6/10/2000
Italy, Palestinian government boost bilateral cooperation
The representative of the Palestinian government in Rome Nimr Hammad has stated the two agreements signed with Italy aims at strengthening cooperation between Italy and the Palestinians in all areas.
Palestine-Italy, Politics, 6/10/2000
Two Tunisian delegations to visit Israel
Two delegations representing ranking officials from the Tunisian foreign ministry will arrive in Israel in a visit aiming at developing relations between the two sides.
Tunisia-Israel, Politics, 6/10/2000
Gowhar As-Siqqili Founder of Al-Mo'ez' Cairo
For a long time, to rule Egypt has been a dream of Fatimid Caliphs who founded their State in Arab Magrib. One of their goals was to establish a strong state to stand against the Abbasid Caliphate in Iraq.
Egypt, History, 6/10/2000
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa convened today at the headquarters of the ministry with Sadek al-Mahdi, head of the opposition Sudanese Umma party, and with the president's envoy as they discussed all aspects of the Sudanese matter in the framework of the efforts which Egypt and Libya exert to achieve complete peace and reconciliation in Sudan on the bases of the joint Libyan - Egyptian initiative in coordination with I.G.A.D. Moussa also received U.S president's personal envoy Harry Johnston with which he reviewed the latest developments on the Sudanese arena.
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Several Moroccan and Portuguese firms agreed to enhance commercial and industrial partnership at the end of a visit paid by a Portuguese business delegation to Morocco. The portuguese firms agreed to move their textile, leather and constructions production units to Morocco, and expressed will to enhance cooperation with Moroccan peers in matters of steel and mechanical industry.
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A budget worth $ 43 million was earmarked to finance housing projects in the Moroccan southern region of Oued Eddahab Lagouira, Housing secretary of state, Mohamed Lambarki said. The sum will be used to finance ongoing projects and projects that are yet to be launched, Lambarki said at a meeting with local elected representatives and economic operators in the region. The official also announced that four fisheries model villages will be built shortly in the region.
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Mufti of al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem Sheik Ekrema Sabri assured the Palestinian people's refusal to give up Jerusalem and their determination to declare it as a capital of the independent Palestinian State. In declarations at his arrival at Cairo to participate in meetings of the 12th session of the supreme council for the Islamic affairs which are to begin tomorrow - he said that the Palestinian people reject what is repeated by Israel that the Palestinian capital would be some place other else than Jerusalem. he also expressed his appreciation to Egypt's role in backing the Palestinian cause.
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The Moroccan Hassan I university of Settat and the Mauritanian university of Nouakchott on Friday concluded a cooperation accord. The five-year renewable accord provides for concrete cooperation in matters of teaching and scientific research. Under the accord, Mauritanian graduate students will be trained in Morocco.
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Moroccan ambassador to Switzerland, Abdelmajid Alem, has handed his credentials to Prince Hans Adam II of Liechtenstein.
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