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Abd al-Majid

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Abd al-Majid or Abdülmecit , 1823-61, Ottoman sultan (1839-61), son and successor of Mahmud II to the throne of the Ottoman Empire. The rebellion of Muhammad Ali was checked by the intervention (1840-41) of England, Russia, and Austria. Abd al-Majid was influenced by the British ambassador, Viscount Stratford de Redcliffe , who helped persuade the sultan to introduce Western reforms. Two decrees (1839, 1856) led to many changes but did not have permanent effect. Confident in British and French support, Abd al-Majid resisted (1853) the Russian claim to act as protector of the Orthodox... Read more
Abd al-Aziz
or Abdülaziz , 1830-76, Ottoman sultan (1861-76), brother and successor of Abd al-Majid. The economic and political reforms enacted under his rule could not outpace the decline of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey). In 1875...founded, and newspapers helped to educate the Turks politically. In 1876, Midhat Pasha , ... Read more
Murad V
1840-1904, Ottoman sultan (1876), son of Abd al-Majid. He came to the throne of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) when his uncle, Abd al-Aziz , was deposed, but he was soon declared insane and was succeeded by his brother, Abd al-Hamid II. His brief reign was dominated by Midhat Pasha . Read more

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IRAQ PREPARES FOR RETURN OF WEAPONS INSPECTORS.
; An article by the political editor, Dr. Ahmad Abd-al-Majid, of the Baghdad newspaper "Al-Rafidayn" (one of a group...agreement on the carrying out of the UNMOVIC mission, Dr. Abd-al-Majid asks: "Is Blix like his predecessors in the disarmament... Read more
UNITED STATES DESIGNATES BIN LADEN LOYALIST
; ...Department today announced that Shaykh Abd-al-Majid AL- ZINDANI, a loyalist to Usama bin Laden and supporter of al-Qaeda, has been designated by the United...aliases Abdelmajid Al- Zindani and Shaykh Abd Al-Majid Al-Zindani. He holds a Yemen passport... Read more
ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSULTING COMPANY FOR SAUDIZATION OF POSITIONS IN MECCA
; According to Al-Hayat newspaper (March 26, 2003), the prince of Mecca, Abd Al-Majid son of Abd al-Aziz, approved the establishment of a consulting company for Saudization of jobs under the umbrella of the national project... Read more
IRAQI OPPOSITIONIST RUNS OUT OF QOM.
; Shia Assembly of Iraq founder Abd-al-Majid Khoi's 8 January presentation at Qom's Imam Reza Mosque ended abruptly when the audience objected to his comments on possible cooperation... Read more
ALL BUT 13 OF 55 MOST WANTED NOW IN HAND.(Special Section)
; ...5: Ali Hassan al-Majid, presidential adviser...No. 11: Barzan Abd al-Ghafur Sulayman...No. 55: Sad Abd al-Majid al-Faysal, Baath...No. 7: Hani Abd al-Latif Tilfah...21: Rukan Razuki Abd al-Ghafar Sulayman al-Majid al-Tikriti, head... Read more
ROBBERY OF FORTY-SEVEN JORDANIAN TRUCK DRIVERS ON AMMAN-BAGHDAD HIGHWAY
; Al-Arab al-Yawm newspaper quoted President of the Truck Owners Association, Abd al-Majid al-Habashna, who said in late October 2004 that terrorists who are members of underground organizations operating in Iraq recently... Read more
ARAB BANK GROUP FINANCIAL OPERATIONS IN 2002
; A-Ra'y Al-Aam newspaper quoted the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Arab Bank Group, Abd al-Hamid Abd al-Majid Shuman, who provided data in early February 2003 on the financial operations of the Arab Bank in 2002. Net profits reached $230... Read more
ARAB BANK GROUP 2002 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
; A-Ra'y newspaper quoted Chairman of the Board of the Arab Bank Group, Abd al-Majid Shuman, who provided data on financial operations of the bank during 2002. Net profits came to $230 million. The general bank balance... Read more
ARAB BANK FINANCIAL OPERATIONS DURING 2002
; The A.S.A.A. newspaper quoted Chairman of the Board of the Arab Bank, Abd al-Majid Shuman, who provided data in March 2003 on Arab Bank operations during 2002. Stockholders rights came to $2.5 billion, up 10% from... Read more
ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY COMPANY FOR MANPOWER PLACEMENT IN MECCA REGION
; ...professional placement. Mecca Region Governor Prince Abd al-Majid bin Abd al-Aziz, who is also Chairman of the Implementation...quoted Secretary General of the Mecca Region Project, Dr. Abd al-Aziz al-Haza'a, who said that the purpose of this... Read more

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