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Morocco, Yemen probe fisheries cooperation
During the meeting, Rhafes stressed the need for Morocco and Yemen to prospect all cooperation and partnership opportunities to make their economic relations match the excellent political ties.
Morocco-Yemen, Economics, 2/1/2003

Environment and energy fair and conference in UAE
United Arab Emirates-Regional, Economics, 2/1/2003

Syria is giving tourism sector attention for growth
Syria's Assistant Minister of Tourism, Muhannad Kalash has affirmed that the tourism sector in Syria is being given needed attention to make it flourish in recent years.
Syria, Economics, 2/1/2003

Survey of Lebanese coasts indicate existence of oil, gas
The Lebanese minister of energy and waters, Muhammad Abdul Hameed Beidoun, on Thursday announced that the Seismic survey carried out by the British Spectrum company in the Lebanese coast showed great potentials for oil and gas inside it.
Lebanon, Economics, 1/31/2003

Morocco-US FTA, possible before year end, Tutwiler
After a "very successful" first round of talks last week in Washington, a free trade accord is possible to be concluded this year, Tutwiler said at a luncheon debate at her residence in Rabat.
Morocco-USA, Economics, 1/31/2003

Women entrepreneurs hold first international forum in Casablanca
The association of women heads of enterprises in Morocco is holding in Casablanca next February 20-22 the first international forum-exhibition.
Regional-Morocco, Economics, 1/30/2003

Pan-Arab maritime link to foster trade
The setting up of a Maritime link "Mashreq-Maghreb (Arab east and west)" among the Arab states will foster their trade, said in Casablanca Tuesday director of Morocco's Merchant Navy, Miloud Loukili.
Regional, Economics, 1/30/2003

Japan donates us$ 4.4 mln to fund fisheries village construction
The project seeks to help fisherman in the region operate in better conditions and to endow them with infrastructure necessary for a sound marketing of catches.
Morocco-Japan, Economics, 1/30/2003

Small-scale enterprises spell hope for Egypt's industrial future
Small-scale enterprises constitute the basis for industry and national economy in many countries. It was reported that 90 per cent of Malaysia's 53,553 manufacturing companies are Small-scale operations.
Egypt, Economics, 1/29/2003

UAE, Egypt sign air transport agreement
Minutes of meeting were signed yesterday at the United Arab Emirates UAE foreign ministry on exchanging ratified documents on the bilateral agreement on air transport between the UAE and Egypt.
United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Economics, 1/29/2003

Asharq al-Awsat: Morocco-US FTA talks in advanced stage, draft accord possible shortly
Morocco-USA, Economics, 1/29/2003

Banks allowed to determine exchange rate of foreign currencies as of today, Ebeid announces
Egypt, Economics, 1/29/2003

Egypt, Germany sign contract for building zafarana power station
Egypt and Germany represented in the New And Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and a consortium of German and Egyptian companies signed to build a 47 MW wind farm at Zafarana area with a value of 36.6 million Euro besides LE 33.80 million LE.
Egypt-Germany, Economics, 1/29/2003

International fisheries trade experts meet in casablanca
Arab states have sea riches able to ensure them food security at affordable prices, provided that resources be exploited, distributed and marketed rationally, director of the specialized magazine "Info Samak," said.
Morocco-Regional, Economics, 1/29/2003

Moroccan fisheries: coastal catches value ups by 43% end of november 2002
The value of Morocco's coastal catches reached 3.2 billion Dirhams (US$ 304 million) by the end of November 2002, which is a 43% rise in comparison with 2001, the directorate of general economic policy said in its latest newsletter.
Morocco, Economics, 1/29/2003

King Mohammed dedicates new fishing port in Agadir
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, dedicated Monday a new fishing port in the Moroccan Atlantic coast city of Agadir.
Morocco, Economics, 1/28/2003

Syria-Algeria Agricultural Cooperation
Syria and Algeria on Saturday began agricultural cooperation talks where Syrian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Bassam Rustom, headed the Syrian side and the Algerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alsaadi Barakat headed the Algerian side.
Algeria-Syria, Economics, 1/27/2003

Moroccan, Saudi businessmen sign cooperation accord
The Moroccan industrial federation (CGEM) and the Saudi business council have signed an agreement to boost bilateral cooperation and promote exchanges. "By sealing this accord we give a strong impetus to our cooperation and to economic exchanges between the two countries," said Adil Abdullah Kaaki, President of the Trade and Industry chamber of Mecca.
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Economics, 1/27/2003

Morocco, US agree to second FTA negotiations round in March
Morocco and the USA agreed to hold a second round of negotiations for the conclusion of a bilateral free trade accord (FTA) in March in Morocco, Ms. Cathy Novelli, chief US negotiator, announced on Friday.
Morocco, Economics, 1/27/2003

Sudan cancels internet fees
The Sudanese telecommunications established Suda Tel has canceled in collaboration with the internet companies in Sudan yesterday the preliminary, monthly and hourly services cost fees for internet subscribers.
Sudan, Business, 1/27/2003

Egypt's tourism reports good harvest in 2002
Egypt's tourism made a record in 2002 after more than 5.0 million tourists visited the country and bought 33m tourist nights during their stay.
Egypt, Economics, 1/27/2003

IMF reveals proposals for sovereign debt restructuring
Establishing a strong sovereign debt restructuring mechanism is a "formidable" task that will take many years to develop and implement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says in a January fact sheet outlining preferred features of such a mechanism. The Fund and major stakeholders in global financial markets are seeking a legal framework to make restructuring of debts owed by countries in financial distress more orderly and expeditious.
Regional, Economics, 1/27/2003

Moroccan-Indian commercial ties probed
Means to upgrade economic and commercial exchanges between Morocco and India topped talks held in Rabat Thursday between Morocco's Industry, Commerce and Telecommunications minister, Rachid Alami, and Indian Ambassador in Rabat, Ramiah Rajgopolan.
Morocco-India, Economics, 1/27/2003


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