Today's Headlines
- Palestinian - Israeli agreement to be endorsed today in Sharm
Following her talks with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat in Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in Jerusalem, US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright announced that the Palestinians and Israelis have reached an understanding on the implementation of the Wye River accord. Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Details of Palestinian - Israeli agreement
The Palestinian-Israeli agreement which is to be signed today night in Sharm el- Sheikh Palestine, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Albright in Damascus
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad at 1.30 p.m. (Damascus local time) at the Damascus al-Chaab palace received US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and members of the accompanying delegation. Syria-USA, Politics, 9/4/1999
- US thoughts on the Syrian track
An Egyptian diplomatic source told the Lebanese paper al-Mustaqbil that US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright briefed Egyptian officials on what she has described as "US thoughts to revive negotiations between Syria and Israel." Syria-Israel-USA, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Qaboos confers with Mubarak today
Sultan Qaboos Bin Said of Oman is to arrive in Cairo today, on a three-day private visit, during which Sultan Qaboos is to meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Egypt-Oman, Politics, 9/4/1999
- El-Bashir to confer with Afwerki in Doha soon
Sudanese sources stated that Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir is due to confer with Eriterian President Issias Afwerki in Doha soon, to follow up on the implementation of the accord signed between them under the patronage of Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Egyptian - Tunisian cultural cooperation
At the conclusion of his visit to Cairo today, Tunisian Minister of Culture Abdelbaki Hermassi stated that a week will be held for Tunisian culture and art in Egypt, during March 2000. Tunisia-Egypt, Culture, 9/4/1999
- Italian president confers with Arafat
Italian President Carlo Ciampi met today in Rome with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat who briefed him on the general framework of the Palestinian-Israeli agreement on implementing the Wye River agreement. Palestine-Italy, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Egyptian delegation to visit Tripoli
Mostafa Mekawi, the advisor for the chairman Egyptian trade bureau in Tripoli, said the delegation would take part in the inauguration of the African national industries' fair tomorrow, organized by the Libyan fair department. Libya-Egypt, Economics, 9/4/1999
- Saudi - Egyptian customs duties reductions of 40 percent the first year
During the meeting, the two sides are to endorse an agreement to establish a free trade zone between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, that will substitute for the commercial part of the agreement for technical, investment, commercial and economic cooperation signed between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, whose work has been stopped. Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Economics, 9/4/1999
- Libyan leader meets speaker of Moroccan house of representatives
Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi received Thursday in Tripoli the speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, who is representing Morocco at the festivities marking the 30th anniversary of Libya's September 1st Revolution. Libya-Morocco, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Morocco calls African organization to conform to international legality
Morocco called the Organization of African Unity to conform to international legality by withdrawing membership to the phantom Sahrawi republic (self-proclaimed), said here Thursday spokesman of the government, Khalid Alioua. Morocco, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Bouteflika calls for overcoming terrorism tribulation
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has stressed the importance of unifying the Algerian people and to put an end to the terrorism imposing itself on the country for the last 10 years, describing it as an unprecedented tragedy and exploited by some people in creating the ethnic and tribal disputes. Algeria, Politics, 9/4/1999
- King Mohammed chairs religious ceremony
King Mohammed VI chaired Friday a religious ceremony at the mausoleum of Moulay Iddriss I (789-792), founder of the first Muslim dynasty in Morocco, in the town of Zerhoun (120 km east of Rabat). Morocco, Religion, 9/4/1999
- Three Tunisian banks to begin merger
The first executive measures of the first merger of three Tunisian banks are to begin today. Tunisia, Economics, 9/4/1999
- Morocco hosts G-77 ministerial conference
Marrakesh will host this September 13-16 the Group of 77 ministerial conference to define documents and positions for the 10th UNCTAD session (UN Conference on Trade and Development). Regional-Morocco, Economics, 9/4/1999
- Jordanian premier confers with German minister
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdul Raouf al-Rawabdeh has expressed his hope that signing the agreement on the implementation of the Wye River accord between the Israelis and the Palestinians would pave the way for the Middle East peace process on all tracks. Jordan-Germany, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Report: Reasons behind Jordanian measures against Hamas
The Jordanian weekly al-Maraa said that among the reasons that pushed the Jordanian government to take measures against the Hamas movement in Jordan is that several Hamas activists tried to assassinate the former chairman of the Israeli intelligence Danny Yatoum during his visit to Jordan two weeks ago. Jordan, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Moroccan-Spanish group to build PVC plant in Morocco
A Moroccan-Spanish group is projecting to carry out an industrial plant for the construction of PVC tubes and accessories (polyvinyl-chloride). Morocco-Spain, Business, 9/4/1999
- US team leaves Iraq
The US delegation that included congressional staff members concluded its visit today to Iraq. The visit was intended to evaluate the impact of the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq for more than nine years. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Morocco presents water desalination experience in San Diego's international seminar
Experts from the Moroccan drinking water board "ONEP" took part from last August 29 through September 3 in an international seminar on sea water desalination in San Diego, USA. Morocco, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Arafat retracts dismissal of Erekat
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat backed off yesterday from removing senior Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat from the ongoing talks with Israel. Palestine, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Indian business delegation meets Moroccan minister
Moroccan Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicraft Alami Tazi called Thursday Indian economic operators to seize the numerous business and trade opportunities in Morocco. Morocco-India, Economics, 9/4/1999
- Over 750,000 fresh pupils to head for Moroccan schools on September 16
Moroccan Education Minister Ismail Alaoui said a total of 757,000 new students will be heading to public schools this year, an increase of 8.8% in comparison with last year. Morocco, Education, 9/4/1999
- Commercial crisis between Jordan, Lebanon ended
The commercial crisis that affected Jordan and Lebanon ended when the Jordanian authorities allowed the entrance of 30 trucks carrying Lebanese potatoes, which were stopped at the Jordanian land borders three days ago. Jordan-Lebanon, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Increase expected in Gulf economic growth due to higher oil prices
Gulf sources said today that a good jump is expected to take place in the Gulf states' economic growth, due to the continuous increase in the prices of petroleum in the world markets. Gulf, Economics, 9/4/1999
- Three killed in an armed clash in Sanaa
Three persons were killed in an armed clash in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa while elements of the relief forces were inspecting the arms carried by the citizens, according the Yemeni government's decision to ban people from carrying arms. Yemen, Politics, 9/4/1999
- Islamic organization campaigns against Jerusalem, capital of Israel stand at Disney World exhibition
The Rabat-based Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has sent a letter to the CEO of US firm "Walt Disney" protesting an exhibit on "Jerusalem, capital of Israel" at the Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida. Regional-USA, Politics, 9/4/1999
Short Takes
- For the first time in Morocco, the mail will be delivered by postwomen. A decree adopted this week by the government opens this profession to women by authorizing the post office to recruit women for the position of postwomen. More and more restrictions against women are being lifted. In March 98, for the first time, the road traffic was regulated by policewomen. Go
- The World Bank endorsed yesterday an agreement with the Lebanese government which calls for opening a bureau for the bank in Beirut within two months to help Lebanon back to prosperity. Go
- Oman exported more than 150 million barrels of crude oil during the first six months of 1999, the Oman News Agency reported, adding that this year's total of 150,545,600 barrels was up by .32% over last year's 150,068,300 barrels. The increase in production was accompanied by a 6.1% increase in the average price per barrel, which rose from $12.20 in the first half of 1998 to $12.95 in the same period this year. Japan, Thailand, China and the Philippines were the top importers of Omani crude oil in the first half of this year. Go
- Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani today received in Doha a message from Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi on "cooperation between the two sisterly countries and the latest developments in the Arab arena." Go
- Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz today received a message from King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan. The message was delivered by the Jordanian royal court's chief, Abdul Karim al-Kabareiti, who arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier in the day, at al-Salaam palace in Jeddah. Go
- The Algerian daily al-Khabar said today that US Undersecretary of State for Middle East and North African Affairs Martin Indyk and the US assistant for Algerian affairs, Roland Newman, will arrive in Algiers on Monday. The paper said that Indyk will be carrying a message from US President Bill Clinton to Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on means of developing bilateral relations between the two countries. Go
- Hamas called for holding negotiations with the Jordanian government on the basis of the agreement signed with the Jordanian late king on 1991. Go
- Bahrain and the US are to sign a treaty on September 29 to help facilitate investment between the two countries, Gulf News Agency reported, adding that this will be the first such agreement between the US and a Gulf state. Go
- The Moroccan city of Marrakesh is among the finalists vying for the year destination trophy awarded by the Australian travel industry. Go
- Moroccan tennisman Hicham Arazi qualified for the 3rd round of the US Open while his compatriot, Younes El Aynaoui, was ousted. Go
- Twenty-Six people were killed and 877 others were injured in 706 road accidents which occurred last week in Morocco. The Moroccan police, which reported the statistics, attributed the accidents to the non-respect of highway code by drivers and to the carelessness of pedestrians. Go
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