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Originally published May 19, 1999

Syrian Cabinet briefed on results of Khatami's visit to Damascus
Chaired by Prime Minister Mahmoud al-Zou'bi, the Syrian Cabinet on Tuesday held its weekly meeting, during which works of the economic, services and cultural committees were reviewed Syria, Politics, 5/19/99
Morocco's health policy expounded at World Health Organization
Morocco's health minister, Abdelouahed El Fassi, traced Tuesday the broadlines of the kingdom's sanitary strategy seeking to improve medical coverage and protect citizens against major killer and sexually transmissible diseases. Morocco, Health, 5/19/99
Cairo: Arab bank issues bonds worth 500 million pounds
The Arab Bank in Cairo is getting ready to issue finance bonds worth 500 million pounds during the coming days. The bonds' term is five years, with a changing interest rate to exceed by 1.5% the interest on public treasury bonds raised by the government. Interest is to be paid every three months. Egypt, Business, 5/19/99
U.S EX-IM Bank wants to contribute to developing Morocco-US Partnership
The American Export-Import (EX-IM) Bank on Tuesday voiced the will to contribute to the development of trade exchange and business partnership between Morocco and the USA. Morocco, Economics, 5/19/99
Palestine losses from drought amount to $400 million
The Palestinian Authority evaluated the value of the losses which it suffered due to the drought that afflicted the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1998/99 at $400 million. Palestine, Economics, 5/19/99
Saudi-Iranian assertion to develop relations
In the context of his current visit to Saudi Arabia which is in its fourth day, Iranian President Muhammad Khatami and members of the accompanying delegation arrived in al-Zahran city located in the eastern part of the kingdom, coming from the al-Madina al-Munawara. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/19/99
Lebanese resistance retaliates against Israeli attacks on towns by bombarding Israeli towns
The Lebanese resistance retaliated against Israeli attacks on towns and villages in Baalbeck, Zibqin and Khurbet Soloum and lastly in Zouter East where two Lebanese men were killed. Lebanon, Military, 5/19/99
Egyptian banks discuss issuing credit cards for youths
Egyptian banks are studying presenting a new service through credit cards directed only at youths, without conditioning the existence of a bank deposit at the issuing of the card. Egypt, Business, 5/19/99
1999 exports of early fruits and vegetables exceed 300,000 tons
Exports of early fruits and vegetables from Morocco for the 1999 season exceeded 300,000 tons, compared to 243,000 tons in the precedent campaign, the newsletter of professionals and exporters said. Morocco, Agriculture, 5/19/99
African insurers meet in Morocco
The African Insurance Organization (AIO) opened Tuesday in Fez its 26th conference, with 600 delegates attending. Morocco, Economics, 5/19/99
Tunisian Popular Unity Party decides to enter presidential elections
The Tunisian Popular Unity Party decided during an exceptional session of its central council that was convened in Tunis yesterday to participate in the presidential elections that will take place on October 24 and nominate its secretary general, Mohammed Belhaj Amor, to enter these elections. Tunisia, Politics, 5/19/99

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