Arabic News Weekly Edition for Egypt, 9/10/2001

Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of September 10, 2001

• Mubarak voiced shock of the Egyptian people over the death of innocent civilians
  "Judgements should not be passed just for suspicions," said the minister' adding that terrorism has no religion as victims of the attacks are Christians, Muslims and Jews. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Mubarak expressed Egypt's readiness to offer US with all assistance
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and US President George W. Bush Thursday underlined the necessity of taking firm international action against all forms of terrorism. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Mubarak, Qaboos hold talks Egypt-Oman, Politics, 9/15/2001
• There are Egyptian victims in WTC attacks Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001
• PA supports Mubarak's call to hold conference on terrorism-combat Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Maher stresses world's cohesion to fight terrorism
  Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher stressed the importance of an international solidarity to combat the terrorism phenomenon which has become a menace for all. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Mubarak receives phone contact from Blair, Austria's Klestil
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received late Friday a phone call from British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Egypt-European Union, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Egyptian installations in US secured
  Egyptian Assistant foreign minister ambassador Muhammad el Orabi received on Thursday the American charge d'affaires in Cairo Reno Harnish . Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001
• No threats against US nationals, interests in Egypt
  The US embassy in Cairo Thursday re-emphasized that there are no threats of risks against the American nationals and interests in Egypt. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Mubarak discussed with Annan holding international conference for terrorism combat
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak discussed with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan means of activating the plan of holding international conference for combatting terrorism. President Mubarak and Annan probed as well the recent incidents in USA. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Senior Chinese official welcomes Mubarak's visit to China Egypt-China, Politics, 9/15/2001
• Laying cornerstone of world's biggest museum Egypt, Local, 9/15/2001
• Euromoney chief praises Egypt's economy
  Euromoney Chief Richard Ensor expressed confidence in the future of the Egyptian economy and the wide vistas in store for investment and trade opportunities, noting the Egyptian economy succeeded in ending a period replete with pressures and tension. Egypt, Economics, 9/15/2001
• Egypt-Jordan gas pipeline implementation starts
  Works to install a 278-kilometer-long gas pipeline from the Egyptian border town of Al-Arish to the Jordanian port city of Aqaba have started, Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmi said on Friday. Egypt-Jordan, Economics, 9/15/2001
• Ferdan, Suez Canal bridges open next October
  Egyptian Minister of Transport Ibrahim El Demiri paid an inspection visit to the new Ferdan Railway Bridge and the Suez Canal suspension bridge. Egypt, Economics, 9/15/2001
• Egyptian- Iranian parliamentary relations discussed Egypt-Iran, Politics, 9/14/2001
• Egypt condemns terrorism
  "Egypt condemns terrorist acts and rejects the targeting of civilians be they Americans, Arabs, Palestinians or Israelis," said Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher Wednesday. Egypt, Politics, 9/13/2001
• Shura Council condemns US bombings Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001
• Mubarak renews anti-terrorism overture Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/13/2001
• No credible or specific threats against US citizens, interests in Egypt
  A Statement by the US embassy in Cairo appreciated sympathy and support of President Hosni Mubarak and the Egyptian people with the Americans people's ordeal. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001
• Nabil Fahmi: Egypt's stance is clear in denouncing terrorism
  Egypt's Ambassador to the United States Nabil Fahmi Thursday said it is possible that Egyptian nationals are among the victims of Tuesday's explosions at the World Trade Centre. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/13/2001
• Israeli diplomats quit Cairo back to Tel Aviv Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/13/2001
• Priorities of national action endorsed by Ebeid Egypt, Politics, 9/13/2001
• Ultrasound on medom pyramid Egypt, History, 9/13/2001
• Tourism, software sectors prime attraction for foreign investment
  A UN report highlighted Egypt's economic potential and efforts to achieve an annual growth rate of seven per cent by attracting foreign capital. Egypt, Economics, 9/13/2001
• Gon't committed to economic reform policy despite period of stress
  Egypt is keen on showing strong commitment to economic liberalization, structural changes and privatization although the Egyptian may now face a "period of strain and stress," according to Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Youssef Boutros Ghali. Egypt, Economics, 9/13/2001
• Khufu's name found in Saqqara necropolis for the first time
  The name of king Khufu ( Cheops) owner of the great pyramid at Giza and one of the important kings of ancient Egypt was found for the first time in Saqqara, the necropolis of ancient Egypt. Egypt, History, 9/13/2001
• Menufia steps up care of its ancient monuments
  Menufia governorate is currently witnessing intensive activities to revive its antiquities by launching restoration operation and excavating the old moundo, most of which lie within the city cordon and on agricultural land. Egypt, History, 9/13/2001
• Antoniades gardens will be opened for the public after restoration
  Although antoniades palace, built on the model of versaille Palace in Paris, is considered among the significant landmarks in Alexandria that witnessed many historic events, it is still closed before local and international tourism because of its need to restoration. Egypt, History, 9/13/2001
• Ibn Hisham's mausoleum in Gamalia to be retained
  The Standing Antiquities Committee has decided to retain the mausoleum of Sedi Abdallah Ibn Hisham Al Kanassi situated at Gamalia district bout 25 metres from the northern wall of old Cairo. Egypt, History, 9/13/2001
• Mubarak denounces terror attacks in America
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak condemned terrorism under any circumstances, terming the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States yesterday as "heinous and unimaginable." Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001
• Mubarak condoles US Defence Secretary Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001
• Al Azhar Grand Imam condemns killing of civilians
  Grand Imam of al-Azhar Sheikh Mohammed Sayyed Tantawi condemned on Wednesday the killing of civilians, considering it a gruesome act denounced by the three monotheistic religions. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/12/2001
• Egyptian economy on sound track
  Ebeid urged the need to facilitate the movement of goods and services through building of roads, parts, and airports to connect the different parts of the Arab world. Egypt-Regional, Economics, 9/12/2001
• More infrastructure projects to be implemented soon
  Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid told Middle East News Agency that the government gives priority to developing the sectors of airports, seaports, roads and the infrastructure. Egypt, Economics, 9/12/2001
• Mubarak exerts efforts to bring peace in Middle East region
  "All Israeli violations are proved in the Mitchell report, including its bombing of schools and hospitals in Hebron, Bethlehem, Rafah and khan Younis in addition to its destruction of a church and a mosque in Beit Jalla," he said. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001
• UN General Assembly meetings might be postponed
  Egyptian Chief delegate to UN Ahmed Abul Gheit anticipated that the coming session of the UN General Assembly would be postponed due to bombing attacks that rocked New York and Washington on Tuesday. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/12/2001
• President Guelleh commends President Mubarak's role on the African scene
  resident Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti has paid tribute to President Hosni Mubarak's role on the African scene. Egypt-Djibouti, Politics, 9/12/2001
• Cairo did not offer hosting Arafat-Peres meeting
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Tuesday expressed astonishment at reports released by the Israeli government under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon about excluding Egypt as a venue for the projected meeting between Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/12/2001
• Papers coming from abroad are subject to outside Publications Law
  Egyptian Minister of Information Safwat El-Sherif said that papers coming from abroad are subject to the outside publications law. Egypt, Local, 9/12/2001
• Ibn Toloun mosque restoration completed within 12 months
  Egyptian Minister of Culture, Farouq Hosni said the restoration of Ibn Toloun mosque would be completed within 12 months at a cost of LE 12 million. Egypt, History, 9/12/2001
• 'Salam' Canal approaches completion
  Mahmoud Abu Zeid, Egyptian Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources announced that the execution average of the "Salam" canal at north Sinai has reached 96% of the work in the main course of the canal (86 kms) and the infrastructure for the small beneficiaries. Egypt, Economics, 9/12/2001
• Mubarak receives message from Bashir
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Monday received a message from Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir on bilateral relations and the Egyptian -Libyan initiative on restoring peace in Sudan during a meeting with Sudanese Information Minister Mahdi Ibrahim. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 9/11/2001
• Mubarak confers with Kuwaiti, Saudi FMs
  Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received Kuwaiti First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al Sabah, who are currently on a visit to Egypt. Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 9/11/2001
• Mubarak discuses ME deterioration with Irish FM
  Egyptian President Mubarak received Irish Foreign Minister Brian Cowen. Maher and Ireland's ambassador in Cairo Peter Gunning attended the meeting. Egypt-Ireland, Politics, 9/11/2001
• Mitchell urges to carry out his recommendations
  He said contacts are underway among Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United States on ways to reactivate peace efforts and to halt deteriorating situation and carrying out Mitchell recommendations that would bring Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiations table. Egypt-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/11/2001
• Egyptian society for UN supports Mubarak Egypt, Politics, 9/11/2001
• 6.5 pct. growth rate; secures Egypt top slot
  Egypt secured first place this year among emerging markets in terms of economic development, a government report indicated. Egypt, Economics, 9/11/2001
• Italy presents Mrs. Mubarak with rare copy of 'Book of the Dead'
  The Italian Ministry of Culture decided to present Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak with a copy of the "Book of the Dead", currently displayed at Torino museum. Egypt-Italy, Culture, 9/11/2001
• British investment group sets up project on free zone system
  Negotiations are underway between the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GP I) and a British investment group to set up an investment project in Egypt on the free zones system to make towels and wools and to export all production. Egypt-UK, Economics, 9/11/2001
• A people's march in Cairo today in support of the Intifada Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 9/10/2001
• High level Arab participation in UN session on childhood
  Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak will lead a high-level Egyptian delegation at the extraordinary session of the UN General Assembly on childhood in the period September 19-21 to be attended by 85 kings, presidents and highly placed world personalities. Egypt-Regional, Culture, 9/10/2001
• Israel fails to deal with Aqsa Intifada
  Israel has completely failed to deal with the Al-Aqsa Intifada, said Osama Al-Baz, Presidential Political Advisor, in an interview with the "Red Shadow" TV program Sunday. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/10/2001
• Egyptian-Palestinian-Jordanian meeting
  Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher said that the two-hour tripartite ministerial meeting, which was held yesterday was part of coordination among Egypt, Jordan and Palestine. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001
• Ghali receives memo of understanding on Egyptian-US Presidents' Council
  US Secretary of Commerce sent a message to Egyptian Minister of Economy that includes the blueprints on the memo of understanding regarding the Egyptian-US Presidents' Council and the broadlines to activate the Council's role. Egypt-USA, Economics, 9/10/2001
• Economic group reviews exchange market developments
  The Ministerial Economic Group Sunday held a meeting under Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid. Egypt, Economics, 9/10/2001
• Howard Carter the Path to Tutankhamun
  In November 1922, a momentous discovery - unlike any other before or since- was to change our understanding of the ancient world. Egypt, History, 9/10/2001
• Archaeological find in Sakkara
  Minister of Culture, Farouq Hosni said a Japanese excavation mission has unearthed a new tomb in Sakkara that dates back to late pharaonic age of Dynasty 26. Egypt, History, 9/10/2001
• Egypt calls for backing UN development activities
  Meeting of the executive council of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) dedicated to discuss its budget and assess its financial status is scheduled to start Monday at the UN headquarters in New York. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 9/10/2001

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