Arabic News Daily Page for 8/27/1997
Daily Edition - Wednesday, August 27, 1997
- Arafat repeats accusations against Israelis
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat reiterated that Israelis intend to kill Palestinian leaders. Palestine, Politics, 8/27/1997 - Yemeni opposition boycott Doha conference
Yemen's Socialist Party called yesterday for the boycott of the Doha economic conference. Yemen, Politics, 8/27/1997 - Al Khaledi's traveling exhibition
An exhibition of works by Syrian artist Ghazi al Khaldi was recently opened in the modern art section of the national museum in Vienna. Syria, Culture, 8/27/1997 - Salah Addin the conquest of Constantinople
"Salah Addin, the conquest of Constantinople " Syrian director Mustafa is Akaad's latest film. Syria, Entertainment, 8/27/1997 - Yemen and Saudi Arabia are coming to final border resolution
Yemeni President Ali Adbullah Saleh reported to the Yemeni cabinet that his wish is to find a final solution with Saudi Arabia for the border problem soon. Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/27/1997 - Saudi Arabia to take part in Moscow book fair
Saudi Arabia will participate for the first time in Moscow's international book exhibition due to open next month. Saudi Arabia, Culture, 8/27/1997 - Safety in water sports conference in Red Sea
The conference deals with rules which control the use of personal craft and its effects on the environment, and the best methods of securing both swimmers and riders. Participants discussed the use of water-crafts as a worldwide sport that promote tourism. Egypt, Sports, 8/27/1997 - Nile Elite off hook, coast guard says
The coast guards in Aswan succeeded in saving the "Nile Elite" cruiser and its 30-member crew from sinking. Egypt, Local, 8/27/1997 - Tunis to host trade unions
The conference of African Unity Trade Unions, scheduled to be held in Tunisia from September 5-12, is expected to focus the Arab and international labor standards. Tunisia, Economics, 8/27/1997 - Kuwaiti stock exchange post gains
The index of Kuwait's stock exchange rose 11.3 points Kuwait, Economics, 8/27/1997 - Fire destroys spare parts showroom in Kuwait
A fire ripped through 80 percent of a 5,000 square meter showroom stocking spare automotive parts. Kuwait, Local, 8/27/1997 - We must halt the flight of Arab money says Dajani
Investment in Jerusalem will be one of the topics discussed when Beirut hosts the seventh Arab Businessmen and Investors Conference. Regional, Economics, 8/27/1997 - Japan to sign cultural agreement with Egypt
Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for international cultural relations Sbhi Nafea, said that an agreement will be signed with Japan in cultural affairs. Egypt, Politics, 8/27/1997 - Arab League to hold Arab social conference
The Arab council for ministers of social affairs will begin a three-day meeting at the Arab League in Cairo on September 23. Regional, Politics, 8/27/1997