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- Morocco, Mauritania renew commitment to Maghreban Union Morocco, Politics, 4/27/2000
- Development fruits to be reaped by all Egyptians
Mubarak voiced hope that the living standards of all Egyptians would be improved and that "a tangible leap forward" in the quality of life for all Egyptians would be achieved. "We firmly believe that social justice is the basis of the legitimacy of the ruling system and that burdens of life should be fairly shared by all members of society," he added. Egypt, Economics, 4/27/2000 - Syrian FM concludes successful visit to France
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara and members of the accompanying delegation returned to Damascus on Wednesday evening after he had made a short visit to France during which he conveyed a message from President Hafez al-Assad to President Jacques Chirac. The foreign minister had talks with his French counterpart, Hubert Vedrine. Syria, Politics, 4/27/2000 - A message from Sultan Qaboos to President al-Assad
Oman's minister of state for foreign affairs, Youssef Bin Alawi, arrived in Damascus on Wednesday evening on a visit to Syria. Syria, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Libyan official confers with British foreign office secretary
The secretary of the people's committee for foreign contacts and international cooperation in Libya, Abdul Rahman Shalqam, met on Wednesday in Tripoli with the secretary of the British Foreign Office, John Kerr, currently visiting Libya. Libya, Politics, 4/27/2000 - The 6th al-Sham exhibition of information, communications
Since its foundation in 1989, the Syrian Computer Society has aimed to actively introduce information technology into the various economic sectors in Syria. Syria, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Moussa: The negotiation with the Sudanese opposition promise good things Egypt, Politics, 4/27/2000
- Egyptian economic reform program goes on, private sector given priority
Setting a precedence in Egypt, Economy and Foreign Trade Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali Wednesday held a telephone conference via satellite with international companies and investors on the Egyptian economy and the investment climate. Egypt, Economics, 4/27/2000 - Egypt mobilizes for Israeli adherence to NPT
Daniel Bleach, Director of the US Security Information Council said Washington has found itself in a stance in which it cannot defend itself regarding not putting Israeli nuclear policy for debate at the time when it presses India and Pakistan to sign the Treaty. Egypt, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Egypt, region's key to commerce, investment, stability
The AmCham’s 17th Door knock mission which represents the Egyptian private sector, has recently visited Washington on its own members’ initiative without any governmental interference . Through a long time now, the Mission could establish strong relations in the American circles, working under the slogan of the "Interest of Egypt"; this year’s slogan was: "Egypt, the Region’s key to Commerce, investment and stability". Egypt, Economics, 4/27/2000 - Continuing Egyptian - Sudanese communications
Sudanese Information Minister Ghazi Salah El-Din said that a meeting which took place between Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa and his Sudanese counterpart, Mustafa Othman Ismael, yesterday is a continuation of the coordination and communications between the two states in joint causes. Sudan, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Report: New US initiative on the Syrian track
The Lebanese paper al-Kifah al-Arabi said, according to a democratic figure at the US congress who has strong link to the White House, that the "Tiberis complex" is on its way to have a solution, asserting that the main headlines of this solution will be explained to the Syrian and Israeli leaders. Syria, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Arafat arrives in Paris
A French statement said during the visit to France today by the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat , he will meet with President Chirac and with the prime minister. Palestine, Politics, 4/27/2000 - On al-Shara's statements in Paris Syria, Politics, 4/27/2000
- Head of the Kuwaiti parliament hails Egypt's role
Gasem El-Khorafi, head of the Kuwaiti Ummah Council (parliament), asserted that the Kuwaiti - Egyptian relations are witnessing increasing growth in different fields. Kuwait, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Tunisian journalist freezes hunger strike Tunisia, Politics, 4/27/2000
- Habash resigns from his post
The secretary general of the opposition People's Front for the Liberation of Palestine George Habash has stated that he is preparing to resign from his post, but he will continue political activities, and his resignation will be announced during the front's general conference due to be held today in Damascus. Palestine, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Russia denies initiative to revive Syrian track
Russia on Wednesday denied any Russian initiative to revitalize the Syrian track in the Middle East peace negotiations. Syria, Politics, 4/27/2000 - British humanitarian organization to visit Iraq
A British humanitarian organization called "protecting voices in the land" announced that a group representing it will head for Iraq carrying a large amount of medical supplies, books and references in an attempt aimed at penetrating the embargo imposed on Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Report: United Nations not to move troops without Lebanese consent
The Kuwaiti daily al-Qabas said on Wednesday, quoting well-informed Lebanese sources, that UN Secretary General Kofi Annan told specialized Lebanese sources that he will not move one UN soldier before Lebanon agrees to this plan for Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 4/27/2000 - UN special envoy visits Middle East
UN special Terje Larsen envoy started today a special 13-day visit to the Middle East the to focus on discussing the Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 4/27/2000 - Libya receives three opposition members from Turkey
The Libyan authorities received three opposition members from Turkey in the framework of the international campaign made by Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's government. Libya, Politics, 4/27/2000 - March For Hope in Rabat to increase awareness of cancer
The "Terry Fox" march for hope will be staged in Rabat on May 7 to foster public awareness of cancer and resume a scientific project to list all cancer cases in Rabat. Morocco, Medicine, 4/27/2000 - Morocco devises $ 152,000 program to fight citrus fruits pest
Morocco is implementing a $ 152,000 program to fight a pest threatening leaves of citrus fruit trees. Morocco, Agriculture, 4/27/2000 - Opening Susa festival for arts Egypt, Culture, 4/27/2000
- Moroccan, US firms conclude $50 million drilling accord
The Moroccan state-run Oil Drilling and Exploiting Company ONAREP concluded in Rabat Wednesday a drilling contract with US Lone Star Energy. Morocco, Business, 4/27/2000 - Lebanese premier confers with Arab tourism writers board
Lebanese Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss met on Wednesday with the board of the Arab tourism writers federation, currently meeting in Beirut, in a special session as an expression of solidarity with Lebanon. Lebanon, Economics, 4/27/2000 - Moroccan tabloid director sentenced to jail for libel
The Casablanca first instance court sentenced Wednesday Mustapha Alaoui, director of the tabloid weekly Al-Ousboue (the week), to three months in jail. Morocco, Judicial, 4/27/2000 - Egyptian theater in two conferences in France and Syria
Egypt is participating in two conferences for theater. The first will be held in Damascus while the second will be held in Marseille, France. Egypt, Culture, 4/27/2000 - An Egyptian company for tourism investment of $150 million
Accor international group for hotels started establishing a holding company for tourism investment in Egypt with a capital of $150 million to establish many hotels, resorts and floating hotels all over Egypt with investment of $450 million. Egypt, Business, 4/27/2000 - Moroccan education department, Microsoft sign partnership agreement
The Moroccan education ministry and Microsoft signed on Wednesday a partnership agreement providing for the introduction of information and communication technologies in schools and vocational training institutes. Morocco, Education, 4/27/2000 - Israeli jets strike Lebanese areas
Israeli warplanes on Wednesday morning carried out three raids on the areas of the western Bekaa and eastern Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 4/27/2000
Short Takes
- Tunisian President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali agreed on the participation of foreign observers to observe the general municipal elections in which the lists competing with the ruling party are expected to win for the first time no less than 1,000 seats-- 20% of the 5,000 total seats for which which they are competing in Tunis after the adjustment of Tunisian law. Go
- United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan on Wednesday received a message from Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani. The message invites Sheikh Zayed to attend the 9th conference of the Organization of the Islamic Conference due to be held in Doha in October. Go
- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal met on Wednesday in Jeddah with US Undersecretary of State Edward Walker, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. The two sides discussed several issues on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of joint interest. Go
- Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Wednesday discussed with the speaker of the Egyptian Parliament, Ahmad Fathi Sorour, relations between the two states and means of fostering them. Go
- The Israeli radio stated on Wednesday that the Israeli mini-Cabinet for security affairs will hold a meeting today to continue discussions on the preparations to be taken by the Israeli army for the forthcoming withdrawal from south Lebanon in July. Go
- The Israeli daily Haaretz said on Tuesday that France will urge UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to guarantee Israel's withdrawal to the international borders of 1923 with Lebanon and not to the borders of 1978 in order to keep the Hizbullah Party from having any pretext to continue its operations against Israel. Go
- Morocco's Younes Al-Aynaoui qualified Wednesday to the third round of the $1-million tournament of Barcelona, Spain. Go
- The US administration decided to increase its annual aid to Yemen from $20 million to $50 million starting next week. Barbara K. Bodine, the US ambassador in Sanaa, said in a press conference that the visit of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh at the beginning of the current month to the USA achieved positive results during which the U.S administration undertook resuming support for Yemeni development and its democratic method, stating that Washington adheres to presenting aid to Yemen to give success to economic reform programs adopted by the government in addition to supporting program of mine removal which lasts until 2002. Go
- Iraqi sources said yesterday that writer Mazhar Aref was able to escape from Baghdad with members of his family to a European states, adding that Aref, 50, adhered to praising the Iraqi regime in his articles to avoid doubts about his intention. Go
- The security and judicial authorities in Algeria yesterday arrested 14 terrorists and confiscated weapons and chemical materials, documents and a transmission device in a combing operation in Batna state. Go