Arabic News Weekly Edition for Egypt, 11/29/1999
Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of November 29, 1999
- Moussa: Holding ME Economic Conference hinges on peace progress
Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa affirmed that holding the Economic Conference for the Middle East in Cairo hinges on the peace progress. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1999 - Egyptian information minister asserts strength of Islamic information Egypt, Politics, 12/4/1999
- Moussa: signing Djibouti's document threatens the dissociation of south Sudan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa expressed his for that a Sudanese governmental official and opposition leader - signed a document that specifies a time frame for the dissociation of southern Sudan, in reference to the document signed by Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir and the chief of Ummah party, El-Sadek El-Mahdi, in Djibouti last week. Egypt, Politics, 12/4/1999 - Agreement for scientific cooperation between Egypt and Czech Republic Egypt-Czech Republic, Politics, 12/4/1999
- Egypt expects 60,000 spectators for celebrations of third millennium
Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni told ArabicNews.com that the tickets for the third millenium celebrations before the Giza pyramids are about to be sold out, especially those sold by the Egyptian and foreign tourism companies. Egypt, Culture, 12/4/1999 - Egyptian - Palestinian diplomatic discussions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met today with Palestinian Minister of Information Yasser Abed Rabbo, who heads the Palestinian delegation in the peace talks. Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 12/4/1999 - Bin Eitan to visit Cairo Egypt-Israel, Politics, 12/4/1999
- EgyptAir prepares timetable of four trips at the beginning of the millennium
An official in the EgyptAir Company said the dates of four coming trips from Europe will be amended on December 31 to guarantee that the airplanes will not be in the air at midnight. Egypt, Business, 12/4/1999 - Prizes of Cairo cinema festival to be announced today
The concluding party for the 23rd session of the Cairo International Film Festival will be held tonight at 7 o'clock at the Egyptian Opera house. Egypt, Culture, 12/4/1999 - World Bank deputy chairman starts talks in Cairo
Kamal Darwish, the deputy chairman of the World Bank for Middle East affairs and North Africa is starting his discussions today with Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and the ministers of the economic group. Egypt, Economics, 12/3/1999 - Egyptian-Qatari joint committee concludes deliberations
Qatar has joined the Arab states calling for convening an Arab summit. Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Bin Jaber al-Thani called in a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, Amr Moussa, at the conclusion of the works of the two countries' joint committee for convening an Arab summit to discuss issues facing the Arabs at the present, especially causes pertaining to peace, economy and globalization. Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Small business an integral part of economic development
The government’s support for small and medium business was stressed yesterday in a meeting between chairman of the Egyptian investment Authority Mohammed EL Ghamrayri and investors in the Suez free zone. Egypt, Economics, 12/3/1999 - Egyptian-Libyan initiative on-going despite US opposition
Baz made clear that Egypt believes not only in the necessity of preserving the unity of the Sudan; the people and land, but also in the necessity of preserving the unity of Egypt, Libya and the Sudan. He said that the three nations geographically, demographically and historically form a bloc and they all have common interests. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Egyptian Romanian talks Egypt-Romania, Politics, 12/3/1999
- Zoweil: Egypt must have its own integrated technological base for 21st Century
Egyptian renowned scientist Ahmed Zoweil, 1999 Nobel Chemistry Prize winner, said yesterday Egypt needs its special integrated technological base to enable it to enter the 21st Century armed with a clear and genuine base tailored according to its own requirements and civilization. Egypt, Science, 12/3/1999 - A Danish donation to Egypt Egypt-Denmark, Economics, 12/3/1999
- Egyptian-Iraqi agricultural cooperation
Cairo has expressed its readiness to develop agricultural cooperation with Iraq in all fields and promote the trade of agricultural commodities between the two countries. Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 12/3/1999 - Fair for Egyptian products in Gaza Egypt-Palestine, Economics, 12/3/1999
- Tunisian newspapers report success for Ben Ali's visit to Egypt Tunisia-Egypt, Politics, 12/3/1999
- EgyptAir Special Grade among insurance companies
In the field of aviation safety procedures, EgyptAir is one of the most creditable international airlines among the global insurance and aircraft industry companies Egypt, Business, 12/3/1999 - French ambassador in Cairo assures strength of relations with Egypt Egypt-France, Economics, 12/2/1999
- Tunisian - Egypt aim for $300 million in bilateral trade
Egyptian and Tunisian businessmen agreed on establishing a joint company between them with a capital of 20 million pounds, in which the Tunisian side participates with 31%. Egypt-Tunisia, Economics, 12/2/1999 - Egyptian Shura council agrees to join some agreements Egypt, Politics, 12/2/1999
- Egyptian information minister hails joint relations with Iran Egypt-Iran, Politics, 12/2/1999
- Cairo International Film Festival aims for highest standard
Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmi, chairman of Cairo International Film Festival said that he has made a five-year program so that the festival can reach the level of the international festivals like Cannes, Venice and Berlin. Egypt, Culture, 12/2/1999 - Albright to arrive at Cairo on December 9 Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/1/1999
- Mubarak and Ben Ali: Arab summit as soon as possible for consultation
Egypt and Tunisia emphasized the importance of rectifying the Arab atmospheres and establishing an environment for Arab solidarity Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Egyptian FM makes contacts in backing political solution in Sudan
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has discussed with the former Sudanese Premier and the chairman of the opposition Ummah Party, al-Sadeq al-Mahdi, the impact of Djibouti agreement on prospects for a comprehensive political solution to the Sudanese crisis. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Egyptian minister of information to visit Tehran
Egyptian Minister of Information Safwat El-Sherif arrived in Muscat yesterday on a two-day visit to Oman before heading to Tehran to participate in meetings of the information ministers of the Islamic states to be held today in Tehran. Egypt-Oman-International, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Sheikh of Al-Azhar receives ambassador of Kazakhstan
Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar, received yesterday Mr. Mosenof, ambassador of Khazakhestan in Cairo, on the occasion of appointing him as ambassador for his country in Cairo. Egypt-Kazakhstan, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Frustrating a smuggling attempt for a 200 valuable watches
Customs at Cairo Airport caught yesterday evening a passenger hiding 200 watches worth 70,000 Egyptian pounds inside his bags on his return from the United Arab Emirates. Egypt, Local, 12/1/1999 - Mubarak and Bin Ali's discussions focus on peace process and Arab solidarity
The Tunisian - Egyptian summit will resume today with a round of bilateral discussions between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Tunisian President Zein El-Abidin Bin Ali in the headquarters of the republic's presidency. Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 11/30/1999 - $57 million the volume of the Egyptian - Tunisian commercial exchange Egypt-Tunisia, Economics, 11/30/1999
- Exchanging messages between Egypt and Yemen
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received a written message from his Yemeni counterpart, Ali Abdullah Saleh, in reply the message delivered to him yesterday by Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa during his meeting with Saleh in Yemen. Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Moussa on the Egyptian-Libyan initiative, meets El-Mahdi
Moussa said the agreement reached in Djibouti between the Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir and Head of Ummah Party Sadek El-Mahdi which yielded a declaration of principles to solve the Sudanese crisis, included some points which do not conform with talks held by Egypt with both Mahdi and the Sudanese Foreign Minister. Egypt, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Message from Mubarak to Bahrain's emir as Moussa starts Gulf tour
Mohamed El-Sayed Abas, Egypt's ambassador to Bahrain, said a message from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to Bahraini Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khalifa was conveyed by Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa to Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa. Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Egyptian diplomatic delegation to visit Bahrain, Qatar
Mustafa El-Feki, Egypt's assistant foreign minister for Arab affairs, stated that the Arab summit is currently limited to good preparations in the shadow of the anticipation which prevails in the Arab world of ending the main causes of the Arab states, which will be a reason for convening the Arab summit. Egypt-Bahrain, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Preparatory meetings for French - African summit
The ministerial meetings to prepare for a summit between Africa and France in November 2000, will be convened on December 7 and 8 on the level of foreign ministers. Egypt-International, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Israel protests not participating in Cairo International Film Festival
The Israeli embassy in Cairo sent formal protest to the Egyptian culture and foreign ministers for Israeli films being barred from participating in the Cairo International Film Festival by the chairman of the festival, Hussein Fahmi. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Egyptian president expresses hopes for a just and comprehensive solution for the Palestinians
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak expressed Egypt's hope for reaching final status negotiations in the framework which is agreed upon to reach a fair solution to all aspects of the Palestinian cause as the substance of the Middle East problem and the cornerstone for a just and comprehensive peace, as well as equal security for all countries and peoples of the area without discrimination. Egypt-Palestine-UN, Politics, 11/29/1999 - Ben Ali starts visit to Cairo
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Ben Ali arrived today in Cairo on a two-day official visit, where he was received by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at Cairo airport. Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 11/29/1999 - Moussa, al-Iryani meet Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 11/29/1999
- Qatari - Egyptian meetings in December
Meetings of the Qatari - Egyptian committee are to convene at the beginning of the coming December under the chairmanship of Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem Ben Jabir al-Thani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, who will also visit Bahrain. Egypt-Qatar, Politics, 11/29/1999 - Egyptian minister of higher education to visit Palestine in March
Egyptian Minister of Higher Education Mufid Shehab welcomed Palestinian students who want to study in Egyptian universities, whether for bachelor's degrees or in the higher studies, emphasizing the depth of relations that link the Palestinian and Egyptian people in all political, cultural and educational fields. Egypt-Palestine, Education, 11/29/1999