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Important meeting between Mubarak, Pope of Vatican
For the third day running, Italian quarters have concluded that President Mubarak's -visit to Italy will help reactivate efforts for shoring up the Mideast peace process, and garnering international community support for attempts which are aimed at resuming negotiations and abiding by international legitimacy resolutions.
Egypt-Vatican, Politics, 2/21/2001
Al-Assad confers with Saudi ministers on ME developments; free trade zone
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday in Damascus met with the Saudi foreign minister prince Saud al-Faisal, the Saudi minister of Finance Ibrahim al-Assaf and discussed with them Arab and regional conditions, latest developments in the region and bilateral relations.
Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 2/21/2001
Yemeni president and the elections
On Tuesday the Yemenis cast their votes for extending the term of office for the Yemeni President from five years to seven years and the session of the Parliament to six years.
Yemen, Politics, 2/21/2001
On Iraq relations with neighboring states
The British daily " Financial Times' said in its Tuesday's issue that the Arab states neighboring Iraq like to rehabilitate it in the region for a strong reason which is that its return back is considered vital for the economics of the neighboring states which suffer recession.
Iraq-Regional, Politics, 2/21/2001
Moroccan home minister pays work visit to Algeria
Morocco's home minister, Ahmed El Midaoui, will pay this Feb.22-23 a work visit to Algeria, it was officially announced in Rabat.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 2/21/2001
Seif treatment raises question about legitimacy of legislative establishment
The London based al-Hayat daily issued on Tuesday said that member of the Syrian parliament Riyadh Seif has decided to convert the " national dialogue forum" he holds every week at his house into a " guest house' in the framework of adapting to the conditions set by the " political security in the country" for holding any forum and the decision taken by the speaker of the Syrian parliament Abdul Qader Qaddoura to bring Seif before the Attorney general for investigation.
Syria, Politics, 2/21/2001
Syrian- Lebanese summit
Well-informed sources told the Qatari daily al-Watan that a Lebanese- Syrian summit will be held between Presidents Emil Lahoud and President Bashar al-Assad will be held shortly in Damascus to discuss current developments in the region.
Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 2/21/2001
Iraq suspends trade relations with Canada, Poland
Iraq on Tuesday decided to halt trade relations with Canada and Poland because of their support to the American and British air strikes near Baghdad last Friday.
Iraq, Economics, 2/21/2001
Mubarak Italian visit push bilateral ties
The next few months will witness the positive results of the visit, with Italian investments in Egypt enhanced and economic, political and cultural cooperation activated, Baz said.
Egypt-Italy, Politics, 2/21/2001
More Palestinians wounded in confrontations with Israeli forces
The Israeli forces on Tuesday continued their attacks against the unarmed Palestinians and this resulted in many casualties among the Palestinian children, and women and at the same time the Israeli forces tightened its siege against the cities and towns of the West Bank and Gaza.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2001
Algerian ambassador hopes obstacles hindering UMA will be lowered
The diplomat told "Bayane Al Yaoum" if the union is to become a strategic entity with a say in the future of peoples, all member states should join efforts and show dedication, patience and make general interests prevail over personal ones.
Algeria-Maghreb, Politics, 2/21/2001
AL Cheif confers with Canadian official about ME situation
The Secretary General of the Arab league AL Ismat Abdul Miguid has asserted that stances of the Israeli prime minister elect Ariel Sharon and his history are not promising for the peace process which are based on UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338 and the land for peace formula.
Regional-Canada, Politics, 2/21/2001
Cabinet reviews security situation, budget
The Egyptian Cabinet, at a meeting Tuesday under Prime Minister Atef Ebeid, reviewed reports on the security situation, the general State budget and the investment budget for fiscal year 2001/2002 and the government's civil servants welfare programme.
Egypt, Politics, 2/21/2001
King Mohammed launches extension works of Larache port
The king heard explanations on the project that seeks to promote fisheries-related industrial activities in the port and generate new job opportunities.
Morocco, Economics, 2/21/2001
Syria and Sharon
The Kuwaiti daily al-Anbaa issued on Tuesday said that Syria's evaluation of the coming phase in the Middle East after Sharon's accession to power is negative and the assessment is made on the ground of Sharon's bloody history.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 2/21/2001
Morocco renews backing to a referendum with all Sahrawis participating
Morocco on Tuesday renewed attachment to holding a self-determination referendum in its southern provinces with the participation of all Sahrawis without exception.
Morocco, Politics, 2/21/2001
The Vatican for supporting Arab issues
Egypt's ambassador to the Vatican Farouk Raafat has asserted that Vatican's position towards the Palestinian cause especially towards the occupied city of Jerusalem and backing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the need of implementing UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338.
Egypt-Vatican, Politics, 2/21/2001
Moroccan holding announces annual investments of $ 476 mln
Moroccan holding "Omnium Nord Africain" announced projects to conduct annual investments worth five billion Dirhams ($ 476 million).
Morocco, Business, 2/21/2001
France's Vivendi Universal hands morocco $ 2.4 million cheque for takeover of 35% of Maroc-Telecom capital
France's Vivendi Universal on Tuesday handed Moroccan authorities a $ 2.4 million cheque (23.345 billion DH) representing the takeover of 35% of Maroc-Telecom capital.
Morocco, Business, 2/21/2001
German supermarket giant given to expand its operations in Egypt
German supermarket giant metro has been given a green light to expand its operations in Egypt. Visiting representatives of Metro's parent company in Germany met with General Authority for Free Zones and Investment (GAFI) officials yesterday to discuss the firm's expansion strategy in Egypt.
Egypt-Germany, Business, 2/21/2001
Egypt exports cotton to 28 countries
Egyptian cotton export contracts since the start of the new cotton season up to the 23rd week which ended Saturday, totaled 81.874 tons of various grades.
Egypt, Economics, 2/21/2001
Morocco concludes $ 100 million in deals with Iraq
The paper goes on, quoting a United Nations classified document, that some contracts are still suspended over suspicions that the supplies could have a double use, such as a $ 1.2 million contract for the supply of computer equipment and a $ 2.2 million contract of irrigation machinery.
Morocco-Iraq, Economics, 2/21/2001
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Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and his counterpart in the Vatican Tuesday discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, especially in light of a new Israeli government, Egyptian Ambassador to the Vatican Farouk Raafat said. Talks also dwelt on present conditions in Iraq in the wake of Friday's US-British strikes on Iraq, he added.
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In its Tuesday's issue, the Lebanese daily al-Safir said that the chief editor of al-Baath daily Turki Saqer was appointed Syria's ambassador to Iran.
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The Maghreban ministerial conference in charge of infrastructures wound up Tuesday its 10 sessions. The session examined several issues, pertaining of the Maghreban road network, water management, ports, housing, environment, transportation and telecommunications.
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Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer arrives in Cairo next Saturday in the first official visit to Egypt to take part in the D-8 Summit to open Sunday, to be headed by President Hosni Mubarak Turkish ambassador in Cairo Aykut Cetirge said that Sezer would hold talks with President Hosni Mubarak on the side lines D-8 Summit.
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The Islamic Bank for Development IBD on Tuesday approved new finances estimated at more than US $ 300 million for IBD member states and the Islamic communities as smooth, non- profitable loans including US $ 19 million for the Palestinians in support of the Palestinian Intifada.
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Moroccan tennismen, Karim Alami and Hicham Arazi, were ousted in the first round of the Buenos Aires tournament, an ATP fixture worth $ 600.000. Arazi was beat by Argentine's Jose Acassusso in two sets to one while Alami was ousted by Brazil's Fernando Meligeni in two sets.
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