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  • Mubarak's visit to China to establish new foundation for bilateral relations
    Chinese diplomatic sources in Cairo said that China is very concerned with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's visit to China and that they expect full success. Egypt, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Qatari Emir to start Asian tour to increase Qatari exports
    Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa al-Thani will start an Asian tour on April 6, beginning by visiting Pakistan, India, Thailand, China, Japan and South Korea. The tour also includes the republic of Kazakhstan. Qatar, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Mrs. Clinton hails Morocco's local community development efforts
    She also praised the actions made in Morocco in favor of the rural world and urged the local inhabitants of the Tasselmante village to carry on their development efforts to preserve the authenticity of their village whose superb architectural style, the first lady said, reflects modern thinking. Morocco, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Le Marathon des Sables, an attempt to conquer the desert
    This week-long footrace across 220 km grueling desert terrain in southern Morocco is a test of courage, determination and enthusiasm. The participants, carrying all their food, clothes and sleeping gear on their backs, will only receive a nine-liter ration of water each day, and spend the nights on the hard desert ground under an open-sided Berber tent. Morocco, Sports, 3/30/99
  • Rebels kill 83 Sudanese soldiers
    The rebel Sudanese People's Liberation Arny said in a statement yesterday that its fighters killed 83 Sudanese soldiers, including nine officers during battles between them. Sudan, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Egyptian - Russian high joint committee reaches agreements
    The coming meeting of the Egyptian - Russian high joint committee will address the possibility of establishing an Egyptian - Russian joint bank as well as combating the illegal financial operations, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Supply Ahmed Gowili said during the preparatory meeting for the coming session of the committee. Egypt, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Israel closes down three Palestinian offices in Jerusalem
    Israeli authorities have decided to close down three offices in the occupied city of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), claiming they belong to the Palestinian National Authority, Radio Israel reported. Palestine, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Demirel denies similarity between Kosovo and Kurdish problem
    Turkish President Suleiman Demirel denied yesterday any similarity between the status of Kosovo's Muslims and the Kurds in Turkey. Turkey, Politics, 3/30/99
  • African anti-terrorism draft agreement
    The African draft agreement for combating terrorism was nearly finished by a sub-committee from the OAU (Organization of African Unity). Regional, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Beirut affirms unity of Lebanese, Syrian negotiations
    Lebanese Information Minister Anwar Khalil reiterated yesterday that the Lebanese and Syrian peace process tracks are united in negotiations with Israel and attempts to separate these two tracks are efforts to obstruct achieving a just and comprehensive peace. Lebanon, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Abdul Meguid sends message to Annan
    Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid sent a communique to United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, in which Abdul Meguid informed Annan about the decisions of the AL council, at the top of which come the Iraq issue and Lockerbie impasse. Regional, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Opening a branch for Ahli Bank in Shanghai
    The chairman of Ahli Bank, Mahmoud Abd El-Aziz, said that after efforts that lasted for two years, the bank obtained from the Chinese monetary authorities the approval of a license to open a branch in Shanghai. Egypt, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Diplomat underscores shared political values between Morocco, European states
    A Moroccan diplomat underscored at a session of the Italian Parliament that Morocco is not only an economic partner, but it also shares political values with European states. Morocco, Politics, 3/30/99
  • Egyptian medical company takes initiative to expand its market in Africa
    The Egyptian Holding Company for Medical Equipment and Medicine decided to take part in the international trade fair for the COMESA countries in Kenya. Egypt, Business, 3/30/99
  • Mediterranean cinema festival of tetuan to be held April 2-9
    The Mediterranean cinema festival of Tetuan will be held from April 2 through 9. Regional, Culture, 3/30/99
  • Egypt exports to COMESA countries can increase 2000 percent in few years
    A report issued by the Egyptian Businessmen's Association said the total exports of the COMESA countries (an economic alliance of southern and eastern African countries) reached $18 billion (without Egypt) during last year. Egypt, Economics, 3/30/99

Short Takes

  • In his second visit to Egypt in two weeks, Jordan's King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein and his wife, Queen Rania, paid a special visit yesterday to Sharm El-Sheik, where they were received by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his wife at the city's airport. Following the Jordanians' arrival, President Mubarak and his wife escorted them on a tour of Sharm El-Sheik, during which President Mubarak drove the car himself. The tour included visits to some areas and tourism villages in the city. Go
  • The battles in Yugoslavia caused disorder in the civil aviation coming from European capitals to Cairo International Airport then returning to European capitals for the third consecutive day, which lead to delays of one to three hours for ten trips heading to Europe. Cairo airport received an announcement from two pilots, informing it of the closure of some airways over Europe which were diverted to alternate routes, away from the fighting in Yugoslavia, which led to the delay of some flights to Copenhagen, Paris, Siwnieg, London and Barcelona. Go
  • Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khalifa made a phone call to Oman's Sultan Qaboos in which they discussed bilateral relations, as well as the most important developments in the Gulf and Arab arenas and international issues of joint interest. Go
  • Saudi Foreign Minister prince Saud al-Faisel arrived to Moscow yesterday on a two-day working visit. Saudi official sources said the Saudi FM would hold talks with his Russian counterpart, Igor Ivanov, tackling issues of joint interest. Go
  • The Moroccan Customs agents seized lately over 4 tons kg of cannabis which were laden in a lorry carrying Europe-bound citrus fruits. Turk and Syrian relatives meet as tension eases Israeli convicted of British tourist's murder Hajj Pilgrims Head Back Home Tunisian formin in Algiers to revive Arab union Israeli helicopters wound four Lebanese soldiers Mandela Assures Gaddafi On Lockerbie Handover Deal Ethiopia claims Eritrea launches new offensive Israeli Arabs call for Land Day to be restrained, solemn Arab parties worry splits will cost votes Palestinians, Israeli Arabs remember deadly 1976 clashes on Land Day Go

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