Arabic News Daily Page for 7/9/2001
Daily Edition - Monday, July 9, 2001
- North Africa's states scores higher rate of growth
The North Africa states, in general, achieved a 4.1 rate of growth against 3.8% in 1999. The trade balance deficit dropped by 40% Regional, Economics, 7/9/2001 - UN conference adopts firm stand against firearms
"Egypt is keen to push forward international efforts to stand firm against the illegal trade in small and light arms," said Egypt's ambassador to the UN Ahmed Abu Gheit. Regional-Egypt, Politics, 7/9/2001 - Egyptian falafel competes against hamburger, pizza
The "falafel" is a main staple of Egyptian cuisine and is famous as an "Arab fast food" dish found on the streets all over the world from Cairo to New York. Egypt, Local, 7/9/2001