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  • Ruler of Bahrain meets with Sheikh Zayed
    Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa met in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan and reviewed with him relations between the two countries and Arab, regional and international issues. United Arab Emirates, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • King Mohammed receives Levy
    King Mohammed VI received in Rabat on Wednesday Israeli Foreign Minister David Levy, who arrived the same day on a three-day visit to brief the king on latest developments in the Middle East peace process, mainly results of the recent Israeli-Syrian talks in the USA. Morocco, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Syrian source: Israel must withdraw from the Golan
    A Syrian official source said, "The complete Israeli withdrawal from the occupied Golan is the key for a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East. Syria, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Syria will not participate in multilateral negotiations in Moscow, sources Syria, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Presidents of Djibouti, Italy and Germany to meet Mubarak
    Cairo will witness wide political activity during the coming week on the summit level. Egypt, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Anniversary of Safiyya Zaghloul 'Mother of Egyptians' (1878-1946)
    Safiyya Zaghloul, commonly known as the "Mother of Egyptians", is the wife of nationalist leader of the 1919 Revolution; Saad Zaghloul. Egypt, People, 1/13/2000
  • Investment climate, improved within 6 months
    Prime Minister Atef Ebeid said the Tuesday meeting is the first of its kind in a series of meetings which would be held by the Ministerial Group for Supporting Investment, adding that these meetings would be held once a month with the aim of promoting the investment climate in Egypt within six months. Egypt, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Sudanese president to visit Bahrain, Yemen
    A Sudanese daily published on Wednesday said that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will visit Yemen on Saturday and then Bahrain in the course of his efforts to strengthen ties between Arab and African states. Sudan, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Pope to visit Jordan, Israel, Palestinian areas in March
    The Holy See officially announced on Wednesday that Pope John Paul II will launch a religious tour that will take him to Jordan, Israel and Palestinian areas between March 20-26. Regional, Religion, 1/13/2000
  • Iranian ambassador: Our relations with Syria are strategic
    The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Muhammad Ali Sabahani, has asserted that strategic ties and relations link his country and Syria. "We are persistent to preserve these ties," he said. Regional, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Lebanon will not take part in multilateral round
    Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss said on Wednesday that Lebanon will not take part in the multilateral negotiations, unless positive progress is attained in the Syrian-Israeli peace talks which will be resumed on January 19. Lebanon, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Palestinians worried of possible deal with Syria
    Many Palestinians who fear that a peace deal between Syria and Israel might finally be reached at their expense are worried, but not that much. Palestine, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Tunisia, Iran sign cultural exchange agreement
    Tunisia and Iran signed in Tunis Wednesday a three-year program agreement for cultural and scientific exchange. Tunisia, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • King Mohammed receives US delegation
    King Mohammed VI on Wednesday received a delegation of the US Center for Economic Cooperation and Development. Morocco, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Matutes says visit to Morocco in January will be cordial
    Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Abel Matutes said Wednesday in Guadalajara his visit to Morocco in the second half of January is still on and will be "very cordial," Spanish media reported. Morocco, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Gambian foreign minister in Morocco
    Gambian Foreign Affairs Minister Lamine Sedat Jobe is to start this Thursday a three-day visit to Morocco for talks on bilateral cooperation. Morocco, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Morocco renews attachment to UN Sahara plan
    Youssoufi insisted, however, that Morocco refuses that a single Moroccan Sahrawi be excluded from the referendum. The premier also denounced the stalling tactics adopted by the enemies of Morocco's territorial integrity (the Algerian-backed Polisario) who he said seek to torpedo the U.N. referendum process. Morocco, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Cabinet discuss Al-Kusheh incidents
    In its meeting headed by Prime Minister Dr. Atef Ebeid today, the ministerial committee reviewed the violent clashes that took place in the Upper Egypt, village of Al-Kusheh Sohag governorate on the eve of the new year. Egypt, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • State Sovereignty's upper hand, not lenient with criminals
    Prime Minister Dr. Ebeid asserted that the State's sovereignty has the upper hand and is not lenient with criminals. He added that the State is going to provide all harmed people in AL-Kusheh village with compensations, ranging between LE 1000 and LE 5000. Moreover, the State will also build houses and shops for those who lost sources of earning their living. Egypt, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Security siege for northern Algeria
    Algerian security forces intensified their presence in northern Algeria in the Jijel area and in other areas in which members of the Armed Islamic Group practice their activities. Algeria, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Arab finance and economy ministers meet in Cairo
    Well-informed sources at the Arab League said that the council of Arab finance and economy ministers will hold an important meeting at the premises of the AL in February in which they will follow up on the progress in implementing the Greater free Arab trade zone, which has entered its third year with the beginning of the year 2000. Regional, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Moroccan and Spanish agriculture ministers meet in Berlin
    Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Habib El Malki meets Thursday his Spanish counterpart, Jesus Posada, in Berlin, which is playing host to the "Green Week." Morocco, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Egypt to host regional conference on eradicating illiteracy
    Cairo is to host on January 24 a regional Arab conference under the title "Education for all." It is organized by UNESCO in collaboration with the UNDPI, the UNICEF and the World Bank. Regional, Education, 1/13/2000
  • Jordan, Israel discuss establishment of four joint industrial zones
    The Jordanian minister of industry and trade said on Wednesday that he has discussed with his Israeli counterpart, Ran Cohen, several issues connected to trade between Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian government, describing his talks with Cohen as being held in an atmosphere of understanding. Jordan, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Mauritanian strategy for combating poverty
    Mauritanian Minister of Economic Affairs and Development Mohammed Ould El Nany said his country has drawn up an ambitions strategy to combat poverty that extends through the coming 15 years, 2000 - 2015. Mauritania, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Morocco to invest over $500 million in sports facilities
    Morocco said it will invest $500 million to build sports facilities, part of its bid to host the final rounds of the 2006 World Cup. Morocco, Sports, 1/13/2000
  • Minister represents Morocco in Guatemalan president's swearing-in
    Communication Minister Mohamed Larbi Messari is visiting Guatemala this Thursday and Friday to represent Morocco in the swearing-in ceremony of new president, Alfonso Portillo, who was elected last December. Morocco, Politics, 1/13/2000
  • Opening a harbor in Somalia Somalia, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Minister announces complete rural electrification in 2010
    Moroccan Energy and Mining Minister Youssef Tahiri announced Wednesday that all rural areas will receive electricity by 2010. Morocco, Economics, 1/13/2000
  • Several Lebanese citizens wounded as result of Israeli raids against south Lebanon
    Israeli warplanes on Wednesday continued their raids against areas situated to the north of the occupied part of south Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 1/13/2000

Short Takes

  • Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, the general commandor of Egypt's armed forces and Egyptian minister of defense and military production, is to deliver a statement on Sunday before the joint meeting of the defense, national security, foreign relations and Arab affairs committees in the People's Assembly. Go
  • In the complete normalization between Algeria and France, preparations are currently being for a visit that will be paid by Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Youcef Yousfi to France. The sources said Yousfi's visit this month will prepare for President Bouteflika's visit, during which Yousfi will meet with French President Jacques Chirac to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and Algerian - European relations, as well as the situation in Algeria in the shadow of the civil rapport law. Go
  • Bahrain and the Vatican have decided to establish diplomatic relations on the ambassadorial level from the side of Bahrain and the Papal Nuncio from the Vatican. Go
  • Algerian Minister of Interior Yazid Zerhouni met yesterday with the ambassadors of the Arab states in Algeria in the framework of preparing for the 17th session of the Arab council of ministers of the interior that will be held in Algeria on January 29 - 31. Go
  • A 120-member Spanish delegation, comprising members of parliament, of trade unions, of NGOs and intellectuals, is paying a visit to Iraq in solidarity with the Arab state, affected by a nine-year long embargo. Spanish news agency "EFE" says the move is part of a campaign for the lifting of the embargo. Go
  • Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh asserted Jordan's adherence to supporting the peace process and stability in Middle East, referring during his reception yesterday evening of Australian Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock, who is currently visiting Jordan, that his country seeks to establish peace in Middle East to direct all potentials toward the development of the people of the whole area. Go
  • Egyptian Minister of State for Local Development Mustafa Abd al-Qadr decided to form a special committee from the bodies affiliated to the ministry to make a comprehensive economic survey of Al-Kosheh village in Suhag governorate. The committee is to begin its activities today to prepare a complete database aimed at developing the economic, social and human resources in the village to achieve comprehensive development of this area. Go
  • Sources at the British embassy in Amman said on Wednesday that British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook will arrive in Amman next Tuesday for a short visit to Jordan, after which he will move to Cairo. Go
  • Prince Moulay Rachid arrived in Madrid Wednesday to attend the official funerals of the infanta Maria De Las Mercedes of Bourbon and Orleans, late mother of King Juan Carlos I taking place today at the San Lorenzo Del Escuriel Monastery. Go
  • Bahraini Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman al-Khalifa received a phone call yesterday evening from Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, the second deputy prime minister and minister of defense and aviation in Saudi Arabia. Go
  • Firms from Belgium, Ireland, and the United States are being considered for a BOT (build- operate- transfer) contract to build a power station for Dubai's Dubai Investments Park, Gulf News reported. Go
  • France said that the peace negotiations held between Syria and Israel in the US have realized a progress despite its slow proceeding and that the current phase will be an opportunity for the Israeli and Syrian delegations to think fully and organize their papers in preparations for the forthcoming round of talks to be held on January 19. The spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that France will keep in continuous contact with all sides at the level of ministers and diplomats. Go
  • Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Frias said his country is grateful to Morocco for the solidarity and assistance extended to his country during the floods that hit his country. Go
  • Iraq yesterday attacked aircraft flying as part of Operation Northern Watch, which enforces the northern Iraq "no-fly zone," firing anti-aircraft artillery at "sites near Bashiqah and Mosul," the US European Command said, adding, "Coalition aircraft responded to the Iraqi attack by dropping ordnance on elements of the Iraqi integrated air defense system." Go
  • Morocco's Hicham Arazi was ousted at the second round of the $ 535,000 tennis open of Sydney, listed on ATP fixtures. Go
  • A 25 year-old Bahraini man, Haider Salman Yousif, was found dead in his bedroom on Wednesday, apparently having been strangled, Gulf Daily News reported. Go
  • Russia's ambassador to Qatar, Nikolay K Tikhomirov, said the Qatari emir's visit to Russia last year helped strengthen bilateral relations and intensify business cooperation between the two states, Gulf Times reported. Go

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