Arabic News Weekly Edition for Egypt, 4/16/2001
Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of April 16, 2001
- Shura Council mid-term elections Egypt, Politics, 4/21/2001
- UN informed of Egyptian-Jordanian initiative Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/21/2001
- Diplomats stress significance of Mubarak's European tour
Mahmoud Mubarak said that the president's visit provides a chance to further Egyptian German relations and represents a substantial step for more coordination between both leaderships to spur the European Union (EU) into more effective involvement in the region. Egypt-European Union, Politics, 4/21/2001 - Mubarak's talks in Germany deal with economic, political relations
Egyptian President Mubarak's talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder next Tuesday within his European tour, that includes also Romania and Russia, will deal with means to further economic and trade relations as well as political issues and Middle East developments. Egypt-Germany, Politics, 4/21/2001 - Peace process tops Mubarak-Putin talks
"The discussions will also deal with means to further political understanding and economic cooperation in the fields of sophisticated technology, energy, industry and research," he said. Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/21/2001 - Egyptian premier confers with Belgian foreign minister Egypt-Belgium, Politics, 4/21/2001
- Pope Shenouda's apology for not visiting Baghdad Egypt-Iraq, Religion, 4/21/2001
- Moussa backs sending international force to Palestinian areas
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa voiced Egypt's support of sending an international observer force to the Palestinian territories, by way of protecting the Palestinians from Israel's aggression and excessive use of force. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/21/2001 - German company invests in Egypt
A German diplomatic source said on Friday that the large German " Metro" company for distribution is intending to invest a sum of $ 95 million to set up a networking for distributing agricultural ingredients in Egypt. Egypt-Germany, Economics, 4/21/2001 - Mubarak's European tour, a positive impact on economy
"The plans of major international industrial and trade institutions to have centers in nearby markets for making and exporting their products will help draw the attention of such institutions to the Egyptian call," experts say. Egypt, Economics, 4/21/2001 - British investments in Egypt's oil sector increases $ five billion
British Ambassador in Cairo Graham Boyce said that the British oil companies working in Egypt decided to pump more $ 5 billion in prospecting for oil and natural gas within the coming 5 years. Egypt-UK, Economics, 4/21/2001 - Ebeid's Gulf tour boosted bilateral relations
Ebeid said following a meeting with Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum that the official announcement on formation of this task force, its members and mandate will be made within weeks. Egypt-Gulf, Economics, 4/21/2001 - People's Assembly condemns Israeli strike of Beirut-based Syrian site
The committee warned against a possible outbreak of the situation in the Middle East. In a statement, the committee branded the new Israeli aggression as an unjustifiable escalation of violence and a waste of all positive steps taken and agreements reached. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/21/2001 - Cyprus calls for resumption of ME peace talks
Mubarak-Clerides talks in Sharm El-Sheikh on Thursday dwelt on issues of mutual interest, including the Cypriot problem the distinguished bilateral ties as well as the Palestinian cause. Egypt-Cyprus, Politics, 4/21/2001 - Egypt's technical response expected soon
Egypt's Minister of Transport Ibrahim el-Demiri Thursday said that the Egyptian investigation team had received a draft report on probes into the EgyptAir plane crash which killed all 217 passengers on board in October 1999. Egypt-USA, Local, 4/21/2001 - EgyptAir urges NTSB for intensive inquiry into the loss of flight 990
EgyptAir said that investigations into the October 1999 crash of its Flight 990, and other Boeing 767s, raised serious questions about the integrity of the elevator control system, which makes the aircraft go up and down. Egypt-USA, Local, 4/21/2001 - A precious find of antiquities in Sinai
The Egyptian-US archaeological mission in Tel Al-Bourg in Northern Sinai unearthed a collection of pottery that dates back to the time of Pharaoh King Amenhotep, who ruled Egypt from 1459 to 1425 B.C. Egypt, History, 4/21/2001 - Egyptian visa procedure to be eased for Moroccans
The Egyptian authorities will shortly ease the visa procedure for Moroccans wishing to visit Egypt, Egyptian ambassador to Morocco, Ahmed Amine Fathallah, announced. Egypt-Morocco, Economics, 4/20/2001 - Mubarak sends message to Sheikh Zayed
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak sent a message to President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan dealing with means to boost pan-Arab cooperation in the economic domain. United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 4/19/2001 - First Lady Mubarak opens Conference of Private Societies Union
Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak said that the spread of the culture of giving is a natural beginning to realize our goal of deepening the tradition of voluntary work among the new generation. Egypt, Culture, 4/19/2001 - Egypt seeks greater Arab-Africa cooperation
Hassan underlined the need for joint chambers of commerce, promoting participation in Arab and African funds and reaching an agreement for encouraging and protecting investments. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/19/2001 - Metropolitan Museum to return monument to Egypt Egypt, History, 4/19/2001
- President endorses NDP nominations for Shura Council
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday endorsed nominations of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) for the three-stage Shura Council elections within full-fledged judicial supervision. Egypt, Politics, 4/19/2001 - Egypt third largest trade partner with Iraq after France, Russia
Egypt is the third largest trade partner with Iraq after France and Russia, according to Iraqi Minister of Trade, Mohammed Mahdi Saleh who was speaking on the sidelines of a trade exhibition of Egyptian products recently held in Baghdad. Iraq-Egypt, Economics, 4/18/2001 - Toshka: an example of Arab creative ability Egypt, Economics, 4/18/2001
- Ebeid stresses importance of Egypt-Kuwait Common interests
Ebeid held a meeting on Tuesday with members of the Kuwaiti Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, Ebeid stressed the importance of boosting joint cooperation between the two states. Egypt-Kuwait, Economics, 4/18/2001 - Why Egypt sees the need for an Arab Common market
the study elaborates the losses incurred by Arabs as a result of accession to the World Trade Organization and from the benefits that could be gained from the establishment of the Arab Common Market in the era of globalization, challenges of agreements on deregulating trade in the field of commodities and services. Egypt-Regional, Economics, 4/18/2001 - Mubarak's message to Sheikh Jabir covers relations, issues of common interests
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jabir Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Tuesday received a message from President Hosni Mubarak on bilateral relations. The message dealt with the outcome of Mubarak s visit to Washington on April 2. Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 4/18/2001 - Palestinian government ready to do its utmost for halting violence
Following the meeting, Minister of Information Safwat A1 Sherif said the two leaders exchanged views on the results of talks between the Palestinian National Authority and Israeli Foreign Ministry officials and between the Palestinian government and the US State Department. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/18/2001 - Shura Council condemns Israeli bombing of Syrian radar station in Lebanon
Israel has to realize that as long as part of Lebanese territories and Syria's Golan Heights remain under its control, the Lebanese resistance has the right to continue anti-Israel operations and Syria has also the same right to follow up what it deems necessary in order to liberate its lands, the statement added. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/18/2001 - Egypt rallies support for Arab-Islamic draft resolution on Palestine
The draft resolution assigns the UN Human Rights Commissioner and the UN to follow up human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied territories and the implementation of the resolutions taken during the October extraordinary session of the UNHRC. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/18/2001 - WB contributes to IT industry in Egypt
"Egypt is expected to receive more foreign investments during the coming period, especially in the communications and it sector," said Neimat Shafiq, World Bank (WB) Deputy Chairwoman for the Private Sector Development Affairs. Egypt, Economics, 4/18/2001 - Egypt, major liquefied natural gas exporter
Egypt is about to become a major liquefied natural gas exporter with a production estimated to reach some 3,500 million cubic feet a day by the year 2004. Egypt, Economics, 4/18/2001 - Mubarak inaugurates COMESA summit on 22nd May
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak inaugurates the Sixth Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) on 22nd May in Cairo. Egypt-Regional, Economics, 4/18/2001 - Sharon's statehood proposal as card- stacking ploy
Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said Israel's proposal for a Palestinian state on 42 per cent of the West Bank had no foundation. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/17/2001 - Egypt slams the Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Egypt has denounced the Israeli aggression against the Syrian unit stationed in the Lebanese Bekaa, expressing its solidarity with the brotherly Syrian and Lebanese peoples in the face of these events. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/17/2001 - Ingie Aphlatoon an eminent plastic artist
Later, Ingie became acquainted with Kamel El-Telemsani, an artist who played a constructive role in the modern art movement in Egypt, who taught her through interpretation, guidance and introduction to heritage and modern art trends. The period 1942-45 provided her with a wide open window to a world of art, replete with beauty and excitement. Egypt, People, 4/17/2001 - Egypt's prime minister in Saudi Arabia
During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and latest developments on the Arab and international arenas. Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Politics, 4/16/2001 - One Egyptian girl hit by the Israeli bullet Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/16/2001
- Moussa visits Abu Dhabi and Kuwait
The Egyptian foreign minister Amr Moussa arrived on Sunday in Abu Dhabi in a short visit to the United Arab Emirates which will last for one day and then he will head for Kuwait in a visit which lasts for two days. Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 4/16/2001 - 'Reading for All', 10 years of working for the future
'Reading for All' project, which started in the early 1990s was motivated by the realization that a new century was about to begin, ushering in a new era of scientific and technological leaps, and a freedom for mankind in which he will reach new realms of infinite knowledge and where happiness and progress will prevail. Egypt, Education, 4/16/2001 - Government gives top priority to social and Economic programs
Egyptian prime minister Atef Ebeid said there is no increase in prices of essential and strategic commodities such as sugar, food oil, bread, transport fares, electricity and butane gas when the state general budget gets into effect next July after it was endorsed by the people's assembly and the Shura Council. Egypt, Politics, 4/16/2001 - New vision on Egypt-Austria economic cooperation
Talks between Egyptian and Austrian businessmen, held recently in Cairo, revealed a new vision on the possibility of economic cooperation, initiated in 1998 when Atef Ebeid, the then-minister of public enterprises, visited Vienna. Egypt-Austria, Economics, 4/16/2001