Arabic News Weekly Edition for Egypt, 10/11/1999
Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of October 11, 1999
- 500 million pounds are capital of 10 Egyptian- Moroccan projects Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 10/16/1999
- Bassiouni delivers Moussa a report about the peace process Egypt, Politics, 10/16/1999
- 20 countries are to participate in Nile festival for the child's song in Cairo
20 countries will participate in the Nile International Festival for Children's Songs that will be held in Cairo on October 28 - 31 under the auspices of Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak. Egypt, Culture, 10/16/1999 - Denying rumors of the destructive earthquake in Cairo Egypt, Local, 10/16/1999
- 82 Egyptian companies participate in Baghdad International Fair
82 Egyptian companies from the public and private sector agreed to participate in the Baghdad International Fair, which is to start on November 1. This came in a statement issued by the Egyptian markets and fairs organization. Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 10/16/1999 - Fair for Iranian products in Cairo
Egyptian capital, Cairo, will witness on November 1 - 7 the first fair for Iranian products, with the participation of 100 Iranian companies. Egypt-Iran, Economics, 10/16/1999 - Mubarak to chair supreme committee on technological development Egypt, Politics, 10/15/1999
- Mubarak: Change is continous and takes into account preserving stability
For the first time since the declaration of the new Egyptian government, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak replied to views which considered the changes he promised before the referendum on his fourth term of office as "incomplete." Egypt, Politics, 10/15/1999 - Appealing to the Syrian president to release one activist of human rights Syria-Egypt, Politics, 10/15/1999
- Egypt follows events in Pakistan and Sudan with concern
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that Egypt follows up with deep concern on the events taking place in Pakistan because of the strong ties linking Egypt with Pakistan, expressing his hope that stability will prevail in Pakistan and that it is not exposed to threats to its unity. Egypt, Politics, 10/15/1999 - Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Cairo hails the relations with Egypt
Israfil Bicalov, the ambassador of Azerbigan in Cairo, hailed the relations between his country and Egypt, saying they are very distinguished in the historical and political arena. Egypt-Azerbaijan, Politics, 10/15/1999 - Some 42 countries take part in Cairo's international fair for children's books
Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni said on Wednesday that some 42 Arab and foreign states will take part in the International Cairo Fair for Children's books in its 16th session, which will open on November 24. Egypt, Politics, 10/15/1999 - US - Egyptian economic discussions in Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met with US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Alan Larson, who said after the meeting that he discussed the US - Egyptian partnership through the Gore - Mubarak initiative and its role in pushing forward the goal of economic development in Egypt. Egypt-USA, Economics, 10/14/1999 - Egyptian-Moroccan business council meets in Cairo as low trade levels continue
The Moroccan-Egyptian business council is currently holding its third session in Cairo to assess the level of trade exchanges between the two states and identify obstacles hampering the promotion of these exchanges. Egypt-Morocco, Economics, 10/14/1999 - The largest military exercises in Egypt
Tens of US, British and French warships have headed to Egypt to take part in the military exercises which will be held in the Egypt's western Sahara, in consolidation of the world's ability to repulse conflicts such as those that took place in Kosovo and East Timor. Egypt-International, Politics, 10/14/1999 - UK ambassador in Cairo hails Toshka project
Graham Bowis, the UK ambassador in Cairo, hailed yesterday the major civilizational project in the Toshka area, saying that this project could greatly change Egypt's face. Egypt, Politics, 10/14/1999 - Egypt supports Russia in the cause of Chechnya
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said the Egyptian supports the Russian trend towards settling the current crisis concerning Chechnya. Egypt-Russia, Politics, 10/14/1999 - Moussa receives coordinator of Swiss initiative for commercial cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa received Arther Dancul, the coordinator of the special Swiss initiative for commercial cooperation between the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Egypt-Switzerland, Economics, 10/13/1999 - Egyptian - German economic talks
Egyptian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Yousef Butros Ghali met yesterday with Dieter Posch, the minister of economy in Hessen province in Germany, who is visit in Egypt now at the head of a large delegation from economists, bankers, businessmen, members of commercial and industrial chambers in Hessen, and representatives of the medium-sized and small projects. Egypt-Germany, Economics, 10/13/1999 - Egyptian - British military talks Egypt-UK, Politics, 10/13/1999
- Egyptian scientist wins Nobel Prize for chemistry
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that it has awarded the 1999 Nobel Prize in chemistry to scientist Ahmed Zewail who holds dual citizenship in Egypt and the USA "for his pioneering investigation of fundamental chemical reactions, using ultra-short laser flashes, on the time scale on which the reactions actually occur." Egypt-International, Science, 10/12/1999 - Mubarak receives Prince Sultan Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 10/12/1999
- New earthquake in Cairo
An earthquake took place yesterday in Cairo and in some Egyptian governorates. Egypt, Politics, 10/12/1999 - Restrictions lifted on Egyptian Lawyers Union's activities Egypt, Politics, 10/12/1999
- Russian envoy visits Egypt today
The special envoy for the Russian Foreign Minister, Vladimir Polyakuv, is due to start today a two-day official visit to Egypt, carrying a message to Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa from his Russian counterpart, Igor Ivanov. Egypt-Russia, Politics, 10/12/1999 - US secretary of commerce starts visit to Cairo tomorrow
US Secretary of Commerce William Daley is starting tomorrow a visit to Cairo in the course of a tour of many countries in the Middle East. Egypt-USA, Economics, 10/12/1999 - UK ambassador discusses establishing British university and increasing investment in Egypt
Graham Polis, the UK ambassador at Cairo, said that a study is currently being made to establish a UK university in Egypt to work during three years, saying that establishing it comes within the UK instructions to increase the volume of dealings with Egypt and develop relations on all tracks. Egypt-UK, Economics, 10/12/1999 - Mubarak chairs meeting of new government
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday in Cairo approved the new Egyptian government chaired by Atef Ebeid, who on Sunday received the new ministers and the other ministers from the previous government of former Prime Minister Kamal El-Ganzouri. Egypt, Politics, 10/11/1999 - Ebeid to meet with World Bank delegation Egypt, Economics, 10/11/1999
- Egypt supports Morocco's campaign to host 2006 World Cup
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa discussed during his meeting yesterday with Moroccan Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed Moussaoui, who is currently visiting Cairo, Morocco's candidacy to host the World Cup for soccer for the year 2006, Moussaoui said after the meeting. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 10/11/1999 - South Korean foreign minister visits Egypt
South Korean Foreign Minister Hong Sun-yong will arrive on November 11 in Cairo for a four-day visit to Egypt, during which he will be received by Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa. Egypt-South Korea, Politics, 10/11/1999 - US official to visit Egypt
US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Alan Larson is to arrive tomorrow in Cairo for the first time since he succeeded Stuart Eizenstat in that capacity. Egypt-USA, Economics, 10/11/1999 - Israeli court dismisses case raised by Israeli belly dancer against Egyptian ambassador
Tel Aviv District Court on Sunday dropped the judicial case raised by Israeli belly dancer Shlomit Shalom against the Egyptian ambassador in Tel Aviv, Muhammad Basyouni. Egypt-Israel, Judicial, 10/11/1999