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Fundamental changes to take place in Syria
Well-informed sources in Syria told the Kuwaiti "al-Rai al-Am" daily that the country will witness during the coming phase fundamental changes at the level of the government's administration that will target directors of more 50 public companies and establishments.
Syria, Politics, 1/22/2001
View on the decision to open private banks in Syria
The Kuwaiti daily al-Seyasah said in its Sunday's issue quoting the Syrian economic expert Raslan Khadour on the decision of opening private banks in Syria that this "new activity needs caution and control because investment in the banking sector is sensitive."
Syria, Economics, 1/22/2001
Syrian president discussed ME developments, bilateral relations with Sheikh Zayed
President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday in Abu Dhabi met with the President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan.
Syria-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/22/2001
Abu al-Ragheb's anger over Syrian, Iraqi messages
The Qatari daily al-Rayah said on Saturday that one Syrian message and another Iraqi one had provoked the anger of the Jordanian prime minister Ali Abu al- Ragheb and pushed him to address violent threats to the Jordanian national forces.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 1/22/2001
Kuwait - Lebanon sign three agreement, al-Hariri
three agreements were signed between Lebanon and Kuwait pertaining to encouraging and protecting investments and avoiding double taxation, land transport and commodities between the two countries.
Kuwait-Lebanon, Politics, 1/22/2001
Senegalese president calls for end to Polisario affair
President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal called Sunday for an end to the "Polisario and the SADR affair."
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 1/22/2001
Saudi Arabia, India for boosting bilateral relations
Both Saudi Arabia and India have stressed that Israel, if it wants peace, has to abide by the Madrid conference principles and resolutions of the UN Security Council and the land for peace formula.
Saudi Arabia-India, Politics, 1/22/2001
Iranian chairman of Shoura council arrives in Amman
The chairman of the Islamic Shoura Council in Iran Mahdi Karoubi arrived in Amman on Sunday leading a delegation in an official visit to Jordan which will last for three days during which he will convey a message from the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami to King Abdullah II on means of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/22/2001
On the meeting between Sudanese, Egyptian, Libyan FM s
Othman explained that the tripartite meeting between the three ministers centered on the importance of national reconciliation process in Sudan.
Sudan, Politics, 1/22/2001
Moroccan - Saudi Joint Commission Meets
Morocco and Saudi Arabia will start on Tuesday in Rabat the 7th session of their joint commission to debate means to upgrade bilateral economic and commercial cooperation.
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Economics, 1/22/2001
Putin to visit Damascus
Moscow's ambassador in Damascus Robert Markerian has announced that the Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Damascus.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 1/22/2001
Government's Policy Statement to the People's Assembly
Egypt's Prime Minister Atef Ebeid Monday delivered the government policy statement before a special session held by the People's Assembly for this purpose.
Egypt, Politics, 1/22/2001
Morocco and Iran take moves to boost cooperation
Morocco and Iran have taken a series of measures to boost cooperation and trade exchanges, on the occasion of the visit to Iran this Jan.16-21 by Moroccan premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, the first by such a high level Moroccan official since the Islamic revolution of 1979.
Morocco-Iran, Economics, 1/22/2001
2001 Judicial Year in Morocco Opens
The public prosecutor's office seeks to see international principles guide all judiciary actions and to consecrate justice as an essential implement to development.
Morocco, Judicial, 1/22/2001
King Abdullah to visit Tehran
The speaker of the Jordanian parliament Abdullah al- Majali said that the Jordanian King Abdullah II will visit Iran next month and hold meetings with the Iranian President Muhammad Khatami and with high ranking Iranian officials.
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 1/22/2001
Turkey asks Israel to resume peace negotiations with Syria
The Turkish daily " Daily news" said on Sunday, quoting diplomatic sources that Turkey had asked Israel to resume peace negotiations with Syria.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/22/2001
Nongovernmental organizations accuse Mauritania of discrimination
A group of five non-governmental organizations supporting the black Mauritanians who are refugees in Senegal and Mali on Sunday in Dakar denounced the Mauritanian regime and accused it of racism and hating foreigners.
Mauritania, Politics, 1/22/2001
Egypt, US to review regional issues
"The new administration of President George W. Bush is interested in being acquainted with President Hosni Mubarak's appraisal of the situation in the Middle East, "said an Egyptian diplomat.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/22/2001
US president voices determination to work jointly with King Mohammed
New US president George Walker Bush voiced determination to work jointly with king Mohammed VI and expressed conviction that the two countries would take up challenges in a spirit of mutual respect.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 1/22/2001
Algerian, French, Malaysian gas companies sign $ 2 billion-deal
Algerian fuel manufacturing company, SONATRAC, Gas de France, and Malaysian Petronas signed on Saturday a two billion dollar worth deal to improve the 17,000 square meter Ahnat gas fields 400 kilometers from Ain Saleh in southern Algeria.
Algeria-France, Economics, 1/22/2001
Euro- Mediterranean conference postponed because of Israel
It was announced in Cairo on Sunday the postponement of the European- Mediterranean conference for the chambers of commerce which was due to be held in Cairo on January 22 and 23. The postponement was made after Egypt's rejection to Israel's participation in this conference.
Regional, Politics, 1/22/2001
Calls for return of Sahrawi children deported to Cuba
The Moroccan Committee for the Reunion of Sahrawi families, called over the weekend on the international community to act for the return to the homeland of Sahrawi children deported to Cuba and liberation of those sequestered in the Tindouf camps (south-western Algeria).
Morocco-Cuba, Politics, 1/22/2001
Commonwealth markets awaiting Egyptian investments
Ambassador Ashraf Za'za, Secretary General of the Technical Cooperation Fund of the Commonwealth in Foreign Ministry said that Commonwealth markets are waiting Egyptian commodities and products.
Egypt-Regional, Economics, 1/22/2001
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Iraq's prime minister Tareq Aziz said on Sunday that Iraq will sign an economic agreement with Syria before the end of this month similar to that agreement signed between Baghdad and Cairo.
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The ruler of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani will pay a visit to Switzerland next Thursday where he will preside over his country's delegation to Davos economic forum which will be held on January 25th through 30.
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President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashinko is expected to visit Qatar on February 17 and 19.
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The editor of the Middle East affairs in the Israeli radio Yusi Yanshar said that Syria had expressed its readiness to mediate between Iran and the three United Arab Emirates UAE islands over the three Gulf islands.
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Dr. Zahi Hawwas, Director of Cairo and Giza antiquities Area, said that a new archeological find in al nWahat Al-Bahariya of three tombs containing belongings of three kings of the 26th dynasty, is due to be annonced soon.
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A series of meetings will be held soon to negotiate a draft document to be adopted by a UN committee on sustainable development and energy. World energy and environment ministers and representatives of non-governmental organizations will huddle together at the committee's meetings to be held in New York.
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Israeli President Moshe Katsav arrives tomorrow in Moscow from Ukraine in a visit to Federal Russia which will last for three days. Well-informed sources in the Russian capital said that Katsav will discuss with the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Prime minister Mikhael Kesyanov bilateral relations and others relating to the situation between israel and the Palestinians.
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The state of Qatar has stressed that it is free from all traces of depleted uranium used in the Gulf war in 1991.
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Israel has decided to buy large amounts of waters from Turkey in order to fill the shortage in its water level. The Israeli Hebrew language army radio said on Sunday that an Israeli delegation left Tel Aviv on Sunday heading for Ankara to discuss four offers for importing the Turkish waters so that Israel can meet the expected shortage of waters for the few coming years.
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