Headlines of Local Newspapers on Aug 5, 2012

Gms: Khartoum, Aug 6, 2012 (SUNA)

Following are major headlines of local newspapers issued here Sunday 5 August:

Akhbar Al-Youm:
Government delegation and African mediator confirm reaching agreement on oil issue while South Sudan delegation denies
Former Minister of Energy affirms oil agreement is binding for both parties ruling out possibility of retreat

Al-Ray Alaam:
Danfodio company withdraws participation in Alingaz Algarbi road construction
Government delegation criticizes figures published in media outlets saying oil agreements depend on settlement of security issues
Obama: Al-Bashir [...]

Exchange Rates on Aug 5, 2012

Gms: Khartoum, Aug 6, 2012 (SUNA)

Following are foreign currencies exchange buying, selling and average rates against the Sudanese pound according to the Central Bank of Sudan on August 5:

Dollar: 4.3980 4.4200 4.4090
Yen: 0.0561 0.0564 0,0562
Sterling: 6.9129 6.9475 6.9302
Swiss franc: 4.4979 4.5204 4.5091
Canadian dollar: 4.3766 4.3875
Swedish crone: 0.6382 0.6414 0.6398
Norwegian crone: 0.7249 0.7285 0.7267
Danish crone: 0.7262 0.7298 0.7280
Kuwaiti dinar: 15.5685 15.6463 15.6074
Saudi riyal: 1.1728 1.1787 1.1757
UAE dirham: 1.1974 1.2034 1.2004
Qatari [...]

Goal Green: Sudan Makes Headway toward Greener, Friendlier Economy

(SV)

For the first time in Sudan a high-level roundtable meeting on Potentials for Green Investment was held yesterday to discuss the prospects for a green economy in Sudan. Organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and National Forestry, the roundtable brought together over one hundred participants including economic experts, civil society members, policy makers, donors and media representatives to discuss approaches for promoting sustainable development and growth while significantly reducing environmental risks [...]

Giggs hails Team GB starlets after Olympic exit

Gms: Goal.com, Aug 6, 2012  By Liam Twomey at the Millennium Stadium

Ryan Giggs believes Team GB‘s young stars have bright futures ahead of them despite suffering penalty shootout heartbreak at the hands of South Korea in Cardiff.

In a tight and tense quarter-final clash at the Millennium Stadium, the two sides were unable to be separated after 120 minutes, but Celtic’s Ki Sung-Yeung sent the visitors into the last four after Daniel Sturridge saw his spot-kick saved.
It was a disappointing [...]

Sudan grants Qatar Seven Squares for Gold Mining

Gms: Khartoum (smc), 6 August

Sudan’s ambassador to Doha, Qatar Yasir Khidir said the upcoming period would witness an increase in Qatari investments in Sudan, reported local media Sunday quoting the ambassador by saying.
He confirms that the government has offered Qatar seven squares for gold mining located in various areas in Sudan.
At time ministry of minerals announces that Sudan and china also have established Hjaqjeyeia Company as joint venture to conduct business on gold mining. The company according to [...]

Ministry of Welfare Calls for the Enforcement of Social Initiative

Gms: Khartoum, SV, 6 August

Minister of Welfare and Social Security, Amira Al-Fadil stressed the need to activate the role of social responsibility, establishment of banks for food and clothing, and a council for social responsibility.
Addressing the opening session of the Social Initiative Forum, with the participation of ministers of social affairs, Zakat Trustees and directors of health insurance in various Sudan states, the minister pointed to the axis V of the initiative, which aims to improve the provision of [...]

Governor; B.N Has Ability to Operate Without Agar, UN.

Gms: Khartoum: smc, 6 August

Blue Nile state government AL Hidi Bushra affirms the importance of involving all political forces in the state in dialogue that currently runs in Addis Ababa to determine the future of the state. The governor gave this statement Thursday in his address before the opening session of popular defense force conference held in Damazine capital of the state. The governor asserted that the state has ability to continue victories and holding full responsibility to fighting corruption [...]

Blue Nile Leading Figures Object to Negotiation with Northern Sector

Gms: Khartoum, SV, 6 August

National Congress Party (NCP) leading figure Ahmed Karameno confirmed that most of the citizens of the Blue Nile State are opposed to dialogue with Malik Agar because of the bitter experience of the state during his reign.
Karameno warned, in a press statement, to negotiate with the northern sector, as it has an agenda for a new state and claims unrelated to the issues of the Blue Nile, considering negotiation with the Northern Sector as derogatory [...]

Dr. Kamal Obeid: Breakthrough in Negotiations on Blue Nile and South Kordofan is expected

Gms: Khartoum, Aug 6, 2012 (SUNA)

Head of the government delegation for the negotiations on the Blue Nile and South Kordofan areas, Dr. Kamal Obeid, said that the agreement reached between Sudan and South Sudan on oil transit fees is expected to result in rapprochement and breakthrough in the negotiations concerning the Blue Nile and South Kordofan States.
At the regular news forum of Sudan News Agency (SUNA) Sunday, he reiterated the government keenness to realize durable peace in the Blue [...]

Foreign Minister addresses meeting of the African Peace and Security Council

Gms: Khartoum, Aug 6, 2012 (SUNA)

Foreign Minister, Ali Ahmed Karti addressed the meeting of the African Peace and Security Council which was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Minister reviewed efforts made by Sudan to meet the commitments of the Council’s roadmap and the United Nations Security Council resolution 2046.
He pointed out Sudan has seriously engaged negotiations with State of South Sudan to solve the disputed issues, referring to possibility of reaching agreeable solutions to all issues.
Karti pointed [...]