Arabic News Weekly Edition for Egypt, 4/2/2001
Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of April 2, 2001
- Palestinians not blamed over reaction to Israeli provocation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa branded as brazen provocation the Israeli government decision to resume settlement activities. The Israeli government invited tenders to construct 700 houses for Jewish settlers in the West Bank. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/7/2001 - Cairo denies chief Intelligence visit to Israel
The Israeli daily Yediot Ahronout reported on Friday that the chairman of the Egyptian intelligence Omar Suleiman arrived in Tel Aviv secretly on Wednesday evening to meet with the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/7/2001 - Mubarak's visit to USA achieves political, economic successes
On the economic results of the President's visit to Washington, Ebeid said that President Mubarak has given directives for the entry of Egyptian goods to the American market, particularly goods which can compete, and to do our utmost for attracting a larger number of Americans to visit Egypt. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/7/2001 - Annan praises Egypt success in enhancing child's rights
"President Mubarak's participation will enrich the extraordinary session expected to examine the national achievements in the children's field, the enhancement of the child's capabilities and the protection of his rights," he added. Egypt, Culture, 4/7/2001 - Resumption of settlements confirms incredibility in Israel's policies
The US Administration announced it has launched an intensive move aiming at halting violence and resuming peace negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis on the basis of ideas and proposals submitted by President Mubarak during his latest visit to the United States. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/7/2001 - An Egyptian ministerial reshuffle
The Saudi daily Okaz said that the Egyptian national security advisor Ammar Suleiman is a candidate to occupy the post of the prime minister in the framework of an expected ministerial reshuffle expected to take place in Egypt within the few coming weeks. Egypt, Politics, 4/7/2001 - Mubarak's US visit, positive
"The visit of President Hosni Mubarak to the US affords a chance to refute rumours claiming that Egypt was stalling peace efforts and pitting parties against Israel," Egyptian Presidential Political Adviser Osama E1 Baz Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/5/2001 - World Bank backs Mubarak's efforts to improve Egypt's economy
Speaking to reporters after his meeting with President Mubarak at Blair House in Washington, Wolfenson said that the bank will not delay any collaboration with Egypt in implementing projects and giving advice on other issues, such as direct investment. Egypt, Economics, 4/5/2001 - Mubarak to Arab, Jewish American leaders: ME should not remain a region of tension, conflict
Egyptian President Mubarak reaffirmed that violence between Palestinians and Israelis cannot be brought to an end unilaterally. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/5/2001 - Egyptian Businessmen expound Investment opportunities in Egypt
The Egyptian Ministers of Economy and Information Technology held a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night in Washington. Egypt, Economics, 4/5/2001 - Israel reneges on peace treaties
Egyptian People's Assembly Speaker Fathi Surour said Israel has reneged on peace treaties already signed with Palestinians. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/5/2001 - Giza Governorate's National Day
Giza has the remnants of Memphis, the first ancient Egyptian capital founded by Pharaoh Narmer (Menes). The word "Giza" is thought to be of Arabic origin that means "a crossing". Most of Giza's towns lie on the Nile's west bank along 160 km. and its latitudinal areas extend 360 km. from Giza city. Egypt, Local, 4/5/2001 - American aid reduction applies to all countries
"Annual reduction of American aid over the coming ten years will not only be confined to Egypt and Israel but also involves all Middle East states," Egyptian Finance Minister Medhat Hassanein said. Egypt-USA, Economics, 4/5/2001 - Mubarak highlights importance of Private Sector in Investment
"Governments across the world have come to realize that the destinies of their peoples, their futures, their welfare rely increasingly on the contribution of the private sector, "the US Chamber of Commerce was told Tuesday. Egypt, Politics, 4/4/2001 - The Egyptian- Jordanian higher committee
The Egyptian- Jordanian higher committee chaired by the two states prime minister Atif Obeid and his Jordanian counterpart Ali Abu al-Ragheb holds meetings of its 17th session in the last week of this month in Amman in order to discuss means of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields. Egypt-Jordan, Economics, 4/4/2001 - Prospective change in US Middle East policy after Mubarak-Bush summit
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa hoped for a change in the new American Administration's Middle East policy now that the Egyptian and American Presidents did hold their first summit in Washington Monday. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/4/2001 - Egyptian women full partners to men
Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak underlined the importance of women role in the development process in Egypt. Egypt, Culture, 4/4/2001 - Mubarak: Negotiations only way to halt violence
In statements on Tuesday to the "Globe" newspaper, President Mubarak said that President George Bush Administration's attempt to convince Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to urge Palestinians to denounce violence was futile, pointing out that President Arafat could not ask the Palestinians to do that. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/4/2001 - Five major IT companies to set up home in Egypt
Five major American companies working in the field of information technology will set up premises in the Egyptian Smart Village, it was announced on Tuesday Egyptian Communications and IT Minister Ahmed Nazif said the five companies include Microsoft, Compaq, and Oracle, reflecting increasing interest in IT and communications in Egypt. Egypt-USA, Business, 4/4/2001 - Effective, strong, balanced American role is required
Egyptian Presidential political advisor Osama Al-Baz said that the Egyptian message addressed to the new American Administration includes the situation in the Palestinian lands with all its dimensions. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/4/2001 - US, Egypt agree on measures to strengthen Economic Cooperation
United States Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick and Youssef Boutros Ghali, Egypt's Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, agreed on Tuesday on measures the US and Egyptian governments will take to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Egypt-USA, Economics, 4/4/2001 - Egypt launches e-government initiative with Microsoft
Commenting on the initiative, Nazif said: "The objective of this e-government initiative is to provide simpler and faster methods to fulfill standard citizens' requests from various government services' bodies. It also provides the framework to support intra-government collaboration for more timely and accurate information needed to facilitate decision-making. Egypt, Business, 4/4/2001 - Mubarak and Moussa
In its commentary on Sunday, the German radio station questioned why the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak give up his foreign minister Amr Moussa despite the fact the he ( Moussa) is a story of success in the Egyptian government, especially as the Middle East region enters a new phase at the meantime. Egypt, Politics, 4/4/2001 - British investments in Egypt hit $ 4.4 billion
British investments in Egypt have reached $ 4.4 billion within the past five years, British Deputy-Ambassador in Cairo Mike Gifford told a group of businessmen Monday in Port Said governorate. Egypt-UK, Economics, 4/4/2001 - Egyptian unity, freedom hailed by Copts in Egypt
The statement covers the Egyptian government's approval of building the biggest Coptic Church in one of the best spots in Aswan. 258 churches were approved to be built in Egypt over the year 2000. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/4/2001 - Minister views late writer Taha Hussein's statues
Egyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosni and Giza Governor Mahmoud Abul Leil on Monday visited the Greater Cairo Library to inspect the statues carved for late prominent writer Taha Hussein. Egypt, Local, 4/4/2001 - Mubarak, US officials probe economic relations
"President Mubarak discussed at two meetings with the US Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce on Monday economic relations between Egypt and the United States," said Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Youssef Boutros Ghali. Egypt-USA, Economics, 4/4/2001 - US Chamber of Commerce announces first US-Egypt business partnership
The United States Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced the first US-Egypt business partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt to advance import/export opportunities. Egypt-USA, Business, 4/4/2001 - Preparations for the Egyptian- Libyan higher joint committee
Preparations are underway for convening the 7th session of the Libyan- Egyptian higher joint committee in Tripoli very soon. Egypt-Libya, Politics, 4/4/2001 - Mubarak, Bush summit talks
"We are working very seriously and we are determined to continue cooperation with the same spirit and seriousness towards having peace and stability in the Middle East," President Mubarak said. "this will be in the interest of the us, Egypt, Jordan, and all other countries in the region." Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/3/2001 - Muslims, Christians stand hand-in-hand Egypt, Religion, 4/3/2001
- Cairo: Egyptian demonstrators call on Mubarak to urge Washington to stop its bias to Israel
Thousands of Egyptian students at Ein Shams university in Cairo held a demonstration on Monday denouncing the US and Israel and they were prevented by the Egyptian security forces from getting out the university premises into streets. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/3/2001 - Stability in Egypt behind increasing investments
Transport Minister Ibrahim Al-Demeiri, on his part, called on Egyptian and foreign investors to develop cooperation in several transport domains. Egypt-France, Politics, 4/3/2001 - Egypt refuses to receive Saleh Tarrif
The Israeli daily Yadhout Ahronout said on Monday that Egypt has refused to receive the Arab minister in the Israeli government Saleh Tarif, who was supposed to be the first minister in Sharon's government to visit Egypt and Jordan. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/3/2001 - Mubarak's visit to Washington ushers in a new era of cooperation
"President Hosni Mubarak's visit to the United States is very important because it came in a precise timing as there is a new US administration and the Middle East peace process is completely deadlocked due to the escalating tension in the region,"a diplomatic source said. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/2/2001 - Mubarak among ten greatest world leaders of the year Egypt, People, 4/2/2001
- Israel blamed for unrest in Palestinian lands
Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama El-baz held the Israeli side responsible for violent acts taking place in the Palestinian territories. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/2/2001 - Islam has nothing to do with destruction of human heritage in Afghanistan
On Afghanistan, Mrs. Mubarak said the position of women in this part of the world has nothing to do with Islam. "The destruction of the Buddha statutes is a calamity to human heritage. Islam has nothing to do with these irresponsible acts," said Mrs. Mubarak. Egypt, Culture, 4/2/2001 - United States should assume its responsibility towards peace process
Egyptian President Mubarak has urged US administration to shoulder its responsibility towards peace saying it should interfere as quickly as possible in order to rein in the wave of violence in the Middle East. Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/2/2001 - Privatization of state-owned banks not important
Officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said they considered the privatization of the Egyptian state-owned banks not important as the country's banking system depends largely on these banks' power and competition, on the contrary the privatization may yield adverse outcomes if the government gives up these significant tool in controlling the monetary policy. Egypt, Economics, 4/2/2001 - Egypt experiences best ages of unity in Mubarak's era expatriate Copts
Expatriate Copts stressed their affiliation to Egypt to be an extension of the people that has always been the meeting point of religions siding with peace and endearment. Egypt, Religion, 4/2/2001 - Knock-door mission performs intensives activities in USA
The economic knock-door mission delegation intensified its activities in the United States at the end of its meetings ahead of President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Washington next Tuesday. Egypt-USA, Economics, 4/2/2001