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  • President al-Assad's visit to Moscow postponed
    The Russian news agency Interfax on Sunday received the following news that the press bureau of the Russian President Boris Yeltsin said the official visit which was scheduled by Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to Moscow on April 12 and 13 was postponed for unlimited period of time. Syria, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Mauritania's justifications for giving up Arabization
    Analysts view the decision as having foreign and local political implications. They expect that the decision will change the political map, as sought by the authorities. Analysts say the alliance rallied under the opposition parties front will not agree on a common united stand, a matter which put Ould Dada in an embarrassing situation. Mauritania, Politics, 4/12/99
  • An Egyptian - Chinese protocol in the agriculture field
    A protocol for agricultural cooperation between Egypt and China is being signed today in Cairo, especially in rice cultivation in which China is characterized as having a high level of experience. Egypt, Economics, 4/12/99
  • Six economic agreements between India and Qatar
    Six agreements for joint cooperation between India and Qatar in the fields of foreign affairs, banning double taxation, encouraging investments and cooperation in fields of youths, sports, trade chambers, industry and in small and medium-sized projects will be signed in Qatar in the coming week. Qatar, Economics, 4/12/99
  • On the Inter-Palestinian conflict in north Lebanon
    The secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Nayef Hawatemah, spoke about the real reasons that pushed opposition Palestinian groups to attack the headquarters of his front in al-Beddawi camp in north Lebanon. Lebanon, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Jordanian FM to visit Damascus
    A Jordanian weekly quoted well-informed sources in Amman as saying that Jordanian Prime Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib will visit Damascus during the current month to meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa. Jordan, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Kuwaiti - Tunisian economic talks
    The Kuwaiti - Tunisian joint committee is starting its meetings today in Tunis to discuss problems that face bilateral economic relations, find solutions to these problems, activate and liberate trade between the two countries. Kuwait, Economics, 4/12/99
  • Maronite patriarch to visit Damascus
    In its most recent issue, the Lebanese magazine al-Shera said Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Nasrullah Sfeir will soon visit Damascus, as asserted by political circles which follow up on the course of contacts currently being made between the Maronite patriarchy and Damascus. Lebanon, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Arab council for businesswomen to be established in October
    It was decided to establish an Arab council for businesswoman during October that comprises businesswomen's organizations in the Arab states in addition to Canada and Australia. Regional, Business, 4/12/99
  • Jordanian measures to deal with water shortages
    Jordanian Water Minister Karnel Mahadin has announced short and long-term programs to deal with all water challenges in order withstand drought. Jordan, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Chile opens commercial bureau in Morocco
    Chile has decided to open a commercial bureau in Morocco to bolster the two countries' trade that does not exceed an annual $ 5 Mln. Morocco, Economics, 4/12/99
  • US restrictions on exports of Egyptian cotton
    A report issued by the Egyptian body for commercial representation stated that Egypt occupies the 37th position as a commercial partner for the US state of California and that the trade volume between Egypt and California reaches $250.2 million. Egypt, Economics, 4/12/99
  • Egyptian company for finance raise shares worth 250 million
    The National Bank of Egypt decided to establish the Egyptian Company for Finance and Investment with a capital of 250 million pounds, including 200 million for local subscription and 50 million to be specified for Egyptian workers abroad. Egypt, Business, 4/12/99
  • Israeli high court holds hearing on revocation of residency from Jerusalem for Palestinians
    The Israeli High Court of Justice will hear this April 22 a petition tabled by five human rights organizations on the legality of Israel's policies regarding residency rights of Palestinians of East Jerusalem Palestine, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Spanish official concludes visit to Iraq
    The chairman of the foreign relations committee at the Spanish Parliament left Baghdad on Sunday following a four-day official visit during which he held talks with high-ranking Iraqi officials. Iraq, Politics, 4/12/99
  • Lebanese fund for to help small industrial businesses
    The Lebanese government decided to start establishing a Lebanese fund to support small and medium-sized industrial projects in cooperation with the international finance affiliated to the World Bank. Lebanon, Economics, 4/12/99
  • Seven cooperation agreements between Egyptian and Korean companies
    manufacture of buses and trucks, lamps, TV screens, and other electric appliances, including TV sets. Egypt, Economics, 4/12/99
  • German bank opens representation bureau in Cairo
    Korean Darweesh, manager of the bureau, told ArabicNews.com that inaugurating the bureau is considered one of the positive results of the visit paid by Egyptian President Hosni Muabarak recently to Germany. Egypt, Politics, 4/12/99
  • International forum for Union of Arab Banks in Paris
    Union of Arab Banks will convene the first international forum in Paris on April 22 - 23 under the title: "Banks, Internet and the financial services in the year 2001." Regional, Business, 4/12/99
  • Moroccan wins 14th Marathon Des Sables Morocco, Sports, 4/12/99

Short Takes

  • President of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan on Sunday in Abu Dhabi received the Jordanian King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein. Go
  • Moroccan Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed and Princess Lalla Meriem started on Sunday a visit to France where they will dedicate a series of events, held part of the Moroccan year-long festival "Le Temps du Maroc en France." On Tuesday, the crown prince and French president, Jacques Chirac, will dedicate a four month-long exhibition dubbed "Morocco, treasuries of the Kingdom" (Maroc, Tresors du Royaume) to be held in "Le Petit Palais," one of the most prestigious arts galleries of the French capital. Go
  • Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Saturday received a message from British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The message was delivered to Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa during his meeting on Saturday in Damascus with member of the British Upper House Lord Michael Levy, who is also the special envoy for the British prime minister. Go
  • Egypt and South Korea on Sunday signed an agreement for developing and modernizing the Egyptian naval arsenal and updating it to repair ships in the world market. The agreement also provides for involving the Alexandria naval arsenal and South Korean Daewoo company to develop and update the naval arsenal, said the Korean news agency. The agreement was signed by Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri and his South Korean counterpart, Kim Chong-pil. Go
  • The London-based Middle East daily quoted its correspondent in Amman as saying that Syria and Jordan have agreed to postpone the visit of Jordan's King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein to Syria from the middle of this month until the end of it, in light of the busy schedule of several Syrian officials. Go
  • Military officials said in Turkey on Sunday that Turkish security forces killed 44 armed Kurds while 8 members of the Turkish armed forces were killed in a large attack launched by the Turkish forces in northern Iraq. The Turkish officials added that a force of some 5,000 Turkish soldiers, backed by air support from helicopters and F-16 jet fighters, took part in the attack which started on Saturday night. A Turkish military official said this operation will continue until its objectives are achieved. Go
  • The Jordanian daily has quoted well-informed sources in Amman as saying that the Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa' will hold an official visit to Jordan before the end of the current month, April. The paper also quoted these sources as saying that al-Sharaa had to have visited Amman last Thursday but the visit has postponed because of his busy schedules. The paper sources indicate that the aim of al-Sharaa' visit is to prepare for the visit to be held to Damascus shortly, by King Abdullah Bin al-Hussein. Go
  • Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal starts a two-day visit to Iran today to discuss with Iranian officials oil issues and areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The Iranian News Agency, IRNA, said the visit is part of regular contacts between the two countries. Go
  • Speaker of the Syrian People's Assembly (parliament) Abdul Qader Qaddoura arrived in Brussels on Saturday night to take part in the deliberations of the 101st conference of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU). Go
  • The Egyptian government decided to present new facilities to Egyptians abroad who desire to open branches of their companies inside Egypt, to be made through embassies and consulates, and that the consent of the specialized ministers must be granted in the field of the company's work and documents must be presented that include the company's contract, copies of cards of the participants in it and the basic financial system of the mother company. Go
  • Newsmen and Technicians of the Moroccan public TV-Radio (RTM) will stage on Wednesday a sit-in to protest poor work and financial situation. It will be the 2nd protest movement of the RTM workers in less than three weeks. The protesters call for amending the regulations governing the radio and TV to enable them to keep pace with the socio-economic and political changes in Morocco. Go
  • Israeli sources announced on Sunday that US Undersecretary of State Martin Indyk, who arrived Israel earlier in the day, will brief Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the results of the talks he held in Damascus recently with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. Israel radio quoted these sources as saying the talks will also deal with conditions in south Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq. Go
  • United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan sent messages to Emir of Bahrain and Emir of Kuwait. Go
  • Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon arrived in Moscow on Sunday from Washington in order to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. Israeli Radio said that coordination for Sharon's visit to Moscow was made with the US administration in the context of the efforts aimed at preventing the transfer of advanced Russian technology to Iran. Go
  • An amount of the poisonous material called Cotnion-Methyl, an insecticide, leaked on Sunday at a site for poisonous waste at Ramat Hovev in Negev. Israel Radio quoted sources at the Israeli Ministry of the Environment as saying that the amount of the material that leaked is relatively little and that the incident will not affect the environment greatly. Go
  • Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib has denied reports that his country had recently received a request from the Israeli embassy in Amman to open an Israeli consulate in the city of Irbed, in northern Jordan. Go
  • Belgian prime minister, Jean-Luc Dehaene, is expected in Rabat on Tuesday for a two-day official visit accompanied by a business delegation. Go
  • Morocco and South Africa will sign this week a cooperation accord in the field of energy and mining. Go
  • Egyptian Minister of Higher Education Mufid Shehab said the project of Alexandria Library will cost, after achieving the different works in the by the end of current year, $200 million. Go
  • An agreement between the union of Egyptian workers and the union of Syria's workers for a joint cooperation protocol between the two unions was signed yesterday in Cairo in the training field and exchanging experiences in preparing laborers. Sudan reports clash with rebels, denies casualties Iran protests Iraqi support for opposition group Iraq reports 2 killed in latest airstrikes Despite irregularities, Djibouti elections deemed fair Saudi King Pardons Filipino Nurse Orthodox Christians Mark Easter Opposition: Ruling party officials killed in southern Iraq attack Hizbollah bomb kills Israeli soldier in s. Lebanon Settlers take hilltop, win Netanyahu praise Turkish Troops Fight Kurd Rebels In Iraq Algeria Elections / Fraud Japan / Mideast Peace IDF downplays policy change on redeployment in Lebanon Barak promises referendum on final status accord Go

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