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ma·ha·leb

 (mä′hə-lĕb′)
n.
A small Eurasian ornamental tree (Prunus mahaleb) of the rose family, having white flowers and small black drupes, each with a single whitish or buff-colored seed. The seeds are ground and used to flavor breads, pastries, and cheese in Middle Eastern cuisine.
[Arabic maḥlab, from ḥalaba, to milk; see x̣lb in Semitic roots.]
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Egypt pledges barrier-free business environment
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FILE: Presidential Assistant for National and Strategic Projects Ibrahim Mahlab BAGHDAD - 31 January 2018: Egyptian presidential aide for national and strategic projects Ibrahim Mahlab discussed on Wednesday with Iraqi Minister of Construction and Housing Ann Nafia Awsi the reconstruction efforts in Iraq, particularly in the areas liberated from Daesh terrorist group.
Mahlab discusses with Iraqi min. reconstruction efforts in country
Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab and other senior officials are expected to address the conferees about the country's economic reforms strategy.
Egypt's economic conference proceeds for 2nd day
REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon CAIRO -- 22 January 2018: President of Liberia George Weah received in his residence in the Liberian capital of Monrovia, Ibrahim Mahlab, assistant to the President of the Egyptian Republic for national and strategic projects, in the presence of the ambassador of Egypt in Monrovia.
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, March 12 (KUNA) -- Egypt's Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab has commended Kuwait's supportive stances to his country, stressing the depth of historic relations between the two brotherly countries.
Egypt's PM lauds Kuwait's supportive stances
FILE: Presidential Assistant for National and Strategic Projects Ibrahim Mahlab CAIRO - 17 January 2018: Presidential Assistant for National and Strategic Projects Ibrahim Mahlab left on Wednesday starting an African tour during which he will deliver messages from President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to the presidents of Equatorial Guinea and Liberia.
Mahlab to carry messages from Sisi to presidents of Equatorial Guinea, Liberia
CAIRO, March 5 (KUNA) -- A reshuffle of Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab's cabinet took place Thursday with eight ministerial changes, most notably the interior minister post, the Egyptian presidency said.
Egyptian cabinet reshuffled
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