Arabic News Daily Page for 10/17/1997
Daily Edition - Friday, October 17, 1997
- Radisson road show in Oman
A 12-strong sales team from Radisson SAS Hotels Worldwide, which will operate the three-story Radisson SAS Hotels Muscat, is due in Oman this week to promote its "Look to Book" on-line program for travel agents. Oman, Business, 10/17/1997 - No more taxes on books
The 17 percent VAT was canceled because the PNA wants to repair the damage caused to Palestinian cultural and educational life throughout the past 27 years of Israeli military occupation, said Yihya Yakhluf. Palestine, Business, 10/17/1997 - Settlers' actions cause tension in Hebron
Palestinian sources said settlers have lately harassed many Palestinians as they walked by the city center, still under Israeli military occupation. Palestine, Local, 10/17/1997 - Italian, Egyptian forces begin rescue exercises
Italian and Egyptian troops yesterday began to carry out joint rescue efforts in Alexandria as part of the ongoing "Bright Star 97" naval and military drills. Egypt, Military, 10/17/1997 - Arab song festival in Cairo
The three-day festival offers four key prizes, the top comprising $10,500 US and a golden mike. Regional, Culture, 10/17/1997 - Arab military experts meet in Cairo
Experts will review in the next 10 days research by a number of Arab countries on the unification of military terminologies in such fields as mechanized units and airborne forces. Regional, Military, 10/17/1997