Today's Headlines
- Al-Assad gets a message from Iranian counterpart
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday at the Damascus al-Shaab palace received the Iranian deputy foreign minister Muhammad al-Sader. The meeting was attended by the deputy premier and foreign minister Farouk al-Shara and the Iranian ambassador in Damascus Hussein Sheikh al-Islam. Syria-Iran, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Maher, Tang discuss bilateral relations
The two ministers gave a press conference at the end of their talks, where the Chinese Minister said that he discussed with Maher important issues, foremost among which the anticipated visit to China by President Mubarak early next year, adding that Mubarak's visit to Beijing is the sixth. Egypt-China, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Arab Gulf women conference
A conference entitled " the political future of the woman in the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC member states " has called for in conclusion of its meetings in Kuwait to amending valid laws in the countries of the region to state " the right of the woman to be nominated and to elect in all legislative councils." Gulf, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Wives of Arab diplomats 'Mosaic' society in Washington for defending the Arab image
Mrs. Lein al-Mash'ar wife of the Jordanian Ambassador to the US Marwan Jamil al-Mash'ar is a modern woman carrying a BA in social sciences. Regional-USA, Culture, 12/27/2001
- A sit in in Majdal Shams in solidarity with Amal Mustafa Mahmoud
The Syrian citizens in Majdal Shams village in the occupied Syrian Golan heights on Wednesday morning before the offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross observed a sit in, in protest of arresting Amal Mustafa Mahmoud, a woman from the said village by the Israeli forces, demanding her release. Syria-Israel, Local, 12/27/2001
- Israel continues bombarding, detaining Palestinians
The Palestinian Walid al-Saadi ( 53) year old was shot and other two wounded by the Israeli heavy artillery fire opened by the Israeli helicopters against the Palestinian citizens near Jenin city and the Israeli tanks incurred for 400 meters into the area falls under the Palestinian " self rule." Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/27/2001
- The declaration of Peres-Qrei' understanding memorandum
News reports said that it was agreed in the Palestinian- Israeli security agreement held on Wednesday in Gaza to re-open Rafah crossing and facilitate the movement of the Palestinian workers and traders. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Somalia denies hosting terrorist camps
President of Pontland district in Somalia Jum'a Ali Jum'a has denied the existence of any camp for terrorists in Somalia. Somalia-USA, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Mubarak visits Rabat to co-chair Egyptian-moroccan higher committee on january
The Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will pay a three-day visit to Morocco on January 11 to head Egypt's side in the Egyptian - Moroccan Higher Committee's fifth session while King Mohamed VI of Morocco will head the Moroccan side. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Al-Baz conditions the convening of an Arab summit
The political advisor for the Egyptian President Osama al-Baz has ruled out the convening of an Arab summit unless there will be certain and clear decisions to be issued by it. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Abu al-Ragheb to visit Iraq
Jordan's prime minister Ali Abu al-Ragheb will visit Iraq this month at a time when Jordanian- Iraqi relations have witnessed a tangible progress at all political, economic, cultural and trade levels. Jordan-Iraq, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Arab summit to be held on March 25, 26
Lebanon's minister of information Ghazi al-Aredi said on Wednesday before the press that the next ordinary Arab summit will be held on March 25 and 26, 2002 in Beirut. Regional, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Al-Maghreb youths ministers council
The council of the sport and youths ministers in the Arab Maghreb Federation will open in al-Rabat works of its 7th session. Maghreb, Culture, 12/27/2001
- Arab League chief confers with Ghali
The secretary general of the Arab League AL Amr Moussa on Wednesday discussed with the secretary general of the Francophonic organization Butrous Ghali the developments of conditions at the regional and international arenas and Arab- European relations and means of developing relations between the two sides especially on the political, economic and cultural fields. Regional, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Lebanese president confers with Berri on internal conditions
Lebanese President Emil Lahoud has reviewed with the speaker of the Lebanese parliament general conditions in the country and current developments in the region. Lebanon, Politics, 12/27/2001
- OPEC meeting to be held in Cairo tomorrow
Algerian Energy Minister Shekib Khalil said on Wednesday that Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) ministers will take an appropriate decision to cut the output ceiling given the non-OPEC states' approval to decrease production by 460,000 barrels per day. Regional-Egypt, Economics, 12/27/2001
- Fifteen new oil finds with reserves worth $ 4 billion
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid has reviewed a full dressed report submitted by Eng. Sameh Fahmy the Minister of Petroleum on the new oil discoveries. Egypt, Economics, 12/27/2001
- Maghreban colloquy on population calls for breaking isolation of rural world
The 10th colloquy on population and rural development in the Maghreb, held in Rabat Dec.24-26, called for breaking the rural world isolation and for raising the living standards of rural populations. Maghreb, Economics, 12/27/2001
- Parliament adopts bill on privatization of tobacco company
The house of representatives (lower house of the Moroccan parliament) adopted on Wednesday a bill on the privatization of the Moroccan tobacco company. Morocco, Business, 12/27/2001
- Morocco to adopt e-morocco strategy
Moroccan secretary of state for posts and the new information and telecommunications technologies announced on Tuesday the government will adopt in the first three months of 2002 the E-Morocco strategy. Morocco, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Maher asserts following up Arab FMs resolutions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher asserted that the resolutions reached by the Arab foreign ministers conference in Cairo last week will be followed up at the Arab, international and UN levels. Egypt, Politics, 12/27/2001
- Moroccan FM Meets Maghreban Youth Ministers
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, conferred in Rabat Wednesday with Maghreban ministers of youth and sports who are taking part in the 7th session of their council, held in Rabat December 26-27. Morocco-Maghreb, Culture, 12/27/2001
- Some 3545 Israeli violations of the Lebanese airspace in 8 months
The Lebanese national resistance has registered more than 30 Israeli violations of the Lebanese sovereignty within one week. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 12/27/2001
- UK enlists Egypt as stable market
The British government decided to lift the name of Egypt off the promising markets list where it has been existing over the recent years and set to enlist it on the stable markets list, which is a better degree. Egypt-UK, Economics, 12/27/2001
- Home minister meets industrialists affected by floods in Berrechid
Moroccan Home minister, Driss Jettou, held on Wednesday a work session with industrialists of the industrial compound of Berrechid to look into measures needed to repair damages caused by the recent floods that hit the region. Morocco, Local, 12/27/2001
- Joint projects between Egypt and Algeria
Eng. Sameh Fahmy said cooperation between Egypt and Algeria will be intensified in the field of petroleum and natural gas in the light of the distinguished relations between the two countries. Egypt-Algeria, Economics, 12/27/2001
- Government injects $ 5.4 million to save sugar-refining company
The Moroccan government signed on Wednesday a five-year contract-program with a sugar-refining company, Sucrafor, under which it will inject 60 million DH (US$ 5.4 million) in the company. Morocco, Business, 12/27/2001
- Revolution museum due to open in july
The Om Kolthoum Museum is the first of four museums dedicated to Egypt's famous artists and historical figures, Hosni said, adding that the coming year would see the opening of the Abdul Wahab, Abdul Halim Hafez and Sa'ad Zaghloul museums. Egypt, Local, 12/27/2001
Short Takes
- Syrian Vice - President Abdul Halim Khaddam on Wednesday received the Iranian deputy foreign minister Muhammad al-Sader. Discussions dealt with the situation in Afghanistan and in the region and bilateral relations between the two countries Go
- The secretary general of the Arab League Amr Moussa on Wednesday discussed with the European Union ambassador in Cairo latest developments of conditions in the Middle East and the role the EU can play to put an end to the continued and escalated Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people as well as revitalizing means of reactivating Arab- European co-operation in various fields. Go
- Moroccan exports to Switzerland were worth 252 million DH (US$ 22.7 million) in the first half of 2001, says the Swiss chamber of commerce. Imports were valued in the same period at 614.06 million (about US$ 55.8 million). Go
- Water reserves stored in Moroccan dams reached 43.3% of the dams capacity, compared to 35.1% in the same period of last year, says the equipment ministry. Recent rains in Morocco have brought to 100% the filling rate in some dams. Go
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