Arabic News Daily Page for 9/29/1997
Daily Edition - Monday, September 29, 1997
- Taxes are burdening Lebanese citizens
The Lebanese government is facing a social environment that could explode at any moment due to deteriorating living conditions and the continuation of the reconstruction plan amidst high debts. Lebanon, Essay, 9/29/1997 - 1210 factories exempted from customs duties in Gulf
A factory is exempted from the customs duty if 40% of the material used in producing the commodities and products are produced locally, and a Certificate of Origin is attached to the product or commodity. Gulf Region, Politics, 9/29/1997 - Syrian seminar on modern oil techniques
The Syrian minister of oil and minerals resources talked about the importance of joint Arab action, especially under the current circumstances in which world countries seek to establish economic blocs. Syria, Economics, 9/29/1997 - Syrian speaker confers with Yemeni counterpart
Sheikh al Ahmar praised Syria's firm stance. Qadora affirmed the depth of the relation between Syria and Yemen, lauding the strong parliamentary relations. Syria-Yemen, Politics, 9/29/1997 - Sudan welcomes US diplomats back
Sudanese officials were quoted as saying a US decision to return American diplomats to Khartoum was the first step towards better relations between the two countries Sudan, Politics, 9/29/1997 - Medpartenariat in Tunis
The three day meeting, called “Medpartenariat” Tunisia 97, is organized by Tunisia's state-run Agency de Promotion de Investissement and the European Union commission. Tunisia, Economics, 9/29/1997 - Eritria's Afwerki postpones visit to Egypt
Because of a recent operation, Eritrian President Assias Afwerki has delayed his visit to Egypt which was scheduled to start last Saturday. Egypt, Politics, 9/29/1997 - Farewells to pianist Walid Akl
Famous Lebanese pianist Walid Akl passed away on Friday September 27 in Paris, following heart surgery. Lebanon, People, 9/29/1997 - Berri in Damascus meets with Assad
Berri insisted on his refusal of any increases. The meeting also confirmed the fact that no changes in the cabinet will take place Lebanon, Politics, 9/29/1997 - Tourist rally in Bethlehem reconnects it to the world
Over the past two months, Israeli troops had prevented scores of foreign tourists from entering the town of Bethlehem saying it was a closed military zone. Palestine, Economics, 9/29/1997