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Bahrain 's prime minister arrives in Riyadh
The Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Sunday discussed with Bahrain's prime minister Sheikh Khaleifa Bin Salman al-Khaleifa in al-Riyadh developments on the Arab and international arenas, bilateral relations and means of strengthening them between the two states.
Saudi Arabia-Bahrain, Politics, 1/14/2002
Syrian source denies American naval inspection
A well-informed Syrian source has ruled out reports saying that American naval vessels had inspected ships heading for Syria and Lebanon, considering the deployment of these vessels as they are not basically to monitor the Syrian or Lebanese coasts, rather is linked to the war waged by the US against terrorism, especially in Afghanistan.
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/14/2002
Turkish border measures to deter 'Iraq, Iranian missiles'
The Turkish daily " Zamaan " ( the Times) said on Sunday that the Turkish defense ministry has officially asked officials of Malatia province, to the south of Turkey which is close to the Syrian border for the need that citizens have to get official licenses to carry out construction works, in the villages close to Malatia airport.
Turkey-Iraq, Politics, 1/14/2002
government receives go ahead to modernization plan
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid said that the government has received the go ahead signal from President Hosni Mubarak to carry out the plan to modernize Egypt.
Egypt, Economics, 1/14/2002
Moroccan association holds solidarity rally with Palestinian people
The petition states that signatories, in their capacity as inhabitants of the globe, urge Mary Robinson to set up a fact-finding commission to investigate Sharon's participation in war crimes against humanity, in accordance with the Human Rights Universal Declaration
Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 1/14/2002
Arab League to submit a report on Arab boycott of Israel to Beirut's summit
The Kuwaiti daily al-Watan said in its Sunday's issue that the Arab League (AL) is preparing a report on the Arab's boycott of Israel, noting that this report will be submitted to the forthcoming Arab summit conference.
Regional-Israel, Economics, 1/14/2002
Amman's chamber of commerce discusses with AL officials greater free Arab trade executive program
Chairman and members of the Amman's chamber of commerce discussed in a meeting held with the general administration for economic affairs in the Arab League special measures on imports and exports and the implementation of the executive program for the Greater Arab free trade Zone.
Jordan-Regional, Economics, 1/14/2002
Further deterioration in the occupied Arab territories
The chairman of the Israeli " Merits " movement Yusi Sarid admitted that the policy of demolishing the Palestinian houses is but a strategic projects carried out by the government of Sharon and has no connection to the operations carried out by the Palestinians against israeli targets.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/14/2002
Sudan, Ethiopia for further cooperation
Ethiopia's prime minister Meles Zenawi has described his visit to Sudan as practical and as a manifestation of the joint desire to maintaining cooperation between the two countries especially in the economic fields.
Sudan-Ethiopia, Politics, 1/14/2002
Moroccan business delegation in Baghdad
A Moroccan business delegation is expected in Baghdad this Monday on a three-day visit.
Iraq-Morocco, Economics, 1/14/2002
Syrian information minister confers with CNN chief
The minister of information Adnan Omran on Sunday received Chief of the CNN Easen Jordan.
Syria-USA, Politics, 1/14/2002
King Mohammed names rector of Amazigh culture institute
The sovereign also recalled the contents of the speech he had delivered in Khenifra (Middle Atlas Mountain City) when he sealed the Dahir setting up the institute, insisting that Amazigh is a fundamental component of national identity and that it belongs to all Moroccans, without any exception.
Morocco, Politics, 1/14/2002
Objections against selling Israeli settlements products in London
The council for strengthening Arab - British understanding ( CABU) has criticized Hawards's trade center's pavilion in London over selling the products of the Israeli settlements in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights and the West Bank .
Regional-Israel, Economics, 1/14/2002
Visiting french investors, journalists received by Moroccan premier
Moroccan premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, hosted on Saturday a dinner banquet in honor of a French delegation of investors and journalists.
Morocco-France, Economics, 1/14/2002
Picqui calls for intensifying international efforts to halt deterioration in the ME
The Spanish foreign minister Jose Picqui has called for intensifying the international efforts to halt the deterioration in the Middle East as a result of the Israeli practices in the Palestinian territories, stressing that the solution in the region requires an American commitment.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 1/14/2002
Jordan, Turkey to sign a free trade agreement in 2002
The Turkish ambassador in Amman Arjan Ozer has announced that there are negotiations between Jordan and Turkey to sign a free trade agreement between them this year.
Jordan-Turkey, Economics, 1/14/2002
US congressman renews us support to Baker's initiatives in Sahara issue
US congressman, Richard Gephardt, who is leading a US congress delegation in a visit to Morocco, said his country supports initiatives by the UN secretary general's special envoy for the Sahara, James Baker, to find a solution to the Sahara issue.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 1/14/2002
Comoros: possible resignation for the president to re-nominate himself
Comoros, Politics, 1/14/2002
Maghreban space holds first seminar on Maghreban cultural communication
The Maghreban Space, set up last May in Oujda (Morocco), dedicated its activities in Algiers this January 11-12 with a seminar on Maghreban cultural communication.
Maghreb-Algeria, Politics, 1/14/2002
Egyptian FM in Morocco Tuesday
Egyptian foreign minister, Ahmed Maher, is expected in Morocco Tuesday on a two-day visit during which he will convey King Mohammed VI a message from President Husni Mubarak.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 1/14/2002
Lebanese president sends invitation for Arab summit
A statement of the Lebanese presidency office published this Monday says Lebanese culture minister, Ghassane Salame, will be travelling to Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania to extend an invitation from Lebanese president, Emile Lahoud, to attend the Arab ordinary summit, slated for next March.
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 1/14/2002
Egytp's communication sector achievements in 2001 and future plans
The year 2001 achievements of the communication sector and communication technology were characterized by rising growth and wide strides based on previously laid down infrastructure as well as new additions made for the first time in the field.
Egypt, Economics, 1/14/2002
Kuwaiti crown price gets a message from Sudan's parliament speaker
Kuwait-Sudan, Politics, 1/14/2002
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Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday at the Damascus al-Shaab palace received the secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa. Al-Assad reviewed the multi- faceted Arab conditions and the solutions necessary for several already debated Arab issues and the efforts made to ensure the convening of the Arab summit at its due time and place and to reach a united Arab position towards the issues to be debated.
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President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Sunday in Cairo discussed with members of the US Congress delegation latest conditions in the Middle East and the deterioration taking place in the region as a result of the continued grave escalation carried out by Israel against the Palestinian people.
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Saudi army chief of staff Lt. Gen. Saleh al-Mahya has discussed with the commander of the Lebanese army Lt. Gen. Michael Suleiman and members of the accompanying delegation in their meeting held on Sunday several issues relating to the development and strengthening of cooperation between the two armies and maintaining cooperation between them.
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Syrian President Bashar al- Assad on Sunday at the Damascus al-Shaab palace accepted the credentials of four new ambassadors to the country. They were the ambassadors of Finland, Poland, Norway and Spain in Damascus. Discussions dealt with relations between each of the said countries and Syria.
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The Jordanian dailies issued on Sunday said that the Jordanian King Abdullah II will by the end of the current month pay a visit to the US which will last for several days during which he will be meeting with the US President George Bush and deliver a speech before the World Economic Forum which will be held in New York.
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For the first time since several decades, the first Saudi embassy in the Republic of Czech was opened and the Saudi flag was hoisted on January 11 at the new building of the embassy in the presence of representatives of the Czech foreign ministry and the Arab and foreign diplomatic crops and several Arab and Czech business and media men.
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Meetings of Arab legal experts in charge of studying UN Security Council resolution 1373 for 2001 concerning taken measures to fight international terrorism started on Sunday at the headquarters of the Arab League. Political, judicial and security experts from all Arab states are taking part in the two- day meetings.
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The world blood conference for blood-disease held recently in Cairo unanimously rejected the convening of its coming session in Israel in 2003.
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The Jordanian Royal airlines announced it has bought a new "Falcon" plane to join its already existed four planes. The company's director general A'ed Qintar said that buying this new plane comes in the framework of the company's care to cope with the increasing demands for its flights, mostly used by business men.
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The Marrakesh International Marathon will take place on January 27 with the expected participation of some 5,000 athletes. In addition to the sporting competition, the event is designed to promote tourism in the country.
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