Arabic News Daily Page for 10/28/1997
Daily Edition - Tuesday, October 28, 1997
- Lebanon, Syria cooperation highlighted by General Lahoud
Lebanese Army commander Lt. Gen. Emil Lahoud said that Israel is still trying to single out Lebanon through dismantling the Lebanese-Syrian track, but these attempts were deemed to failure. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Italian president to visit Beirut Nov. 5
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro will be the second western president to visit Lebanon since the end of the civil war. The only other head of state is French president Jacques Chirac, who in 1996 twice visited Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Kuwaiti seminar held on petroleum manpower
The authority is facing major challenges which can be summarized in two main points, the rapid technological developments which are directly related to the Kuwaiti economy and the need to restructure the supply of human resources in a way convenient to meet market demands. Kuwait, Business, 10/28/1997 - Boueiz stresses unconditional Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz stressed that the United Nations organization shoulders the responsibility of reimproving its credibility and regaining its freedom and independence. Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Libyan envoy decorated with Syrian order
At a celebration held at the Foreign Ministry and in the presence of senior ministry officials and heads of Arab and foreign missions in Damascus, Deputy Foreign Minister Adnan Omran decorated Mr. Jalloud with the Order of Merit. Syria-Libya, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Saudi Arabia for Middle East peace process resumption
Saudi Arabia expressed the hope that efforts calling for resuming the Middle East peace process are continued in a way that regains the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/28/1997 - New Egypt-Germany industrial agreement
The agreement signed within the framework of the Mubarak-Kohl training program, gives the private sector in Egypt the chance to understand the needs of the international administration methods and adhere to international standards. Egypt, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Demonstration in Khartoum
Eye-witnesses said that a woman was killed during the demonstration. This demonstration is a one of a series of demonstrations that started in Khartoum during last week as a protest against the conscription of students. Sudan, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Cairo pediatricians conference
Under the auspices of Minister of Health Dr. Ismail Sallam, Cairo will host the first annual convention of the newly formed Mediterranean association for pediatric surgeons. Egypt, Medicine, 10/28/1997 - New natural gas fuel station in Suez
The first of its kind in Suez, the station will offer integrated services, including a computer-operated fueling station and a center to modify cars to the natural gas fueling system. Egypt, Local, 10/28/1997 - Italian hand to the Egyptian industries
The Italian delegation discussed means of upgrading Egypt's industry and supporting the competitiveness of small and medium industries through transferring the latest Italian technology in different fields in addition to improving administrative and technical skills of personnel. Egypt, Economics, 10/28/1997 - Suha Arafat speaks out for Palestinain children's rights
Mrs. Arafat said once a family's father becomes a victim of Israeli soldiers violence, his wife and children are very likely to become the output for his inner violence that breaks out in retaliation for what he has gone through. Palestine, Culture, 10/28/1997 - Restrictions keep Palestinians from West Bank universities
Many university students who live in Gaza have decided to cancel their higher education plans due to restrictions of movement that Israel has imposed on them. Palestine, Education, 10/28/1997 - Youths' paintings entered in UNESCO art event Palestine, Culture, 10/28/1997
- Palestinian advisor warns of open conflict ahead for region
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, special advisor to PNA President Yasser Arafat, warned that the whole region is heading towards an open confrontation if no progress is achieved in the peace making efforts. Palestine, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Hariri's third day in Teheran
Hariri is expected to meet today with the leader of the Islamic revolution Ali Khamenii, the former president Hashimi Rafsanjani and the minister of foreign affairs Kamal Kharazi. Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Educational protocol between Kuwait and Morocco
The two sides also discussed means of boosting educational relations between the two nations and touched on an expected visit by the Moroccan minister of education to Kuwait next month. Kuwait-Morocco, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Murr speaks about the municipal and mayoral elections
Murr said that one third of the municipal assembly members will be appointed, and appointments will be total in the occupied areas of the South. Murr said that the election law will be studied and voted on during tomorrow's cabinet meeting. Lebanon, Politics, 10/28/1997 - Arab universities' symposium goes on
Participants spoke about scientific cooperation, the exchange of expertise and publications among Arab universities, the convening of forums, and the encouragement of translation and publication at Arab universities. Syria, Education, 10/28/1997 - Syrian higher council discusses 1998 agriculture budget
The Higher planning council also discussed 1997's volume of actual spending and 1998's proposed sums for new, renovation and replacement projects, and hindering obstacles and means of overcoming them Syria, Agriculture, 10/28/1997 - Syrian minister of defense attends combat exercise
Lt. Gen. Mustafa Tlass, the Syrian minister of defense, attended the combat exercises of one of the Syrian combat formations. Syria, Military, 10/28/1997