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Morocco is taking part in the 33rd Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held in Dubai this September 14-17 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers through Innovation and Technology,” with the participation of over 180 tourism and travel professionals from around the world. Morocco’s participation brings together 17 tourism operators, including hotels and travel agencies, […]
The Spanish parliament’s recent approval of a law granting citizenship to Sahrawis born under Spanish colonial rule before September 1977 and to their direct descendants has been welcomed by many within the Algeria-sponsored Polisario front’s orbit. This reaction alone should end any remaining illusion that Polisario constitutes a national liberation movement as they wish to […]
The United States and the United Nations are coordinating their efforts in support of the UN-led political process engaged to reach a lasting solution to the Sahara conflict in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2797. This resolution, adopted in October 2025, has endorsed the Autonomy plan for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. It calls […]
Liberia reiterated on Thursday in Rabat its unwavering position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. This stance was expressed by Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, following talks with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. She also emphasized that Liberia, as a non-permanent member of the […]
A large majority of Spaniards consider strong relations with Morocco a strategic priority and back tighter border controls, according to the latest barometer published by Spain’s Centre for Sociological Research (CIS). The survey, conducted in early September among 4,042 respondents, found that 86.3 percent of those polled attach “a lot or quite a lot” of […]
Morocco’s national karate team won a total of 26 medals (five gold, 14 silver and seven bronze), finishing0 third in the final standings of the African Karate Championship, which concluded Sunday evening in Algeria. The national team added to its medal tally on the fourth and final day of the championship, winning a gold medal […]
Morocco’s Nawal El Moutawakel was elected Vice-President of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA), representing Africa and Latin America, for the 2026-2029 term, on the sidelines of the 15th General Assembly of the organization, held Saturday in Taif, Saudi Arabia. El Moutawakel’s election to this position marks a new step in her career and strengthens […]
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has delivered a direct response to Spanish claims over the 2030 World Cup final, asserting that the decisive match will take place at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, near Casablanca. “The province of Benslimane will have the honor of hosting the final of […]
Ayyoub Bouaddi and Brahim Diaz made strong starts to their Champions League campaigns, delivering solid performances for Manchester City and Real Madrid respectively. The 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi earned his first start for Manchester City in a 2-0 victory over FC Porto. Deployed in midfield, Bouaddi played around 75 minutes and stood out for […]
A large majority of Spaniards consider strong relations with Morocco a strategic priority and back tighter border controls, according to the latest barometer published by Spain’s Centre for Sociological Research (CIS). The survey, conducted in early September among 4,042 respondents, found that 86.3 percent of those polled attach “a lot or quite a lot” of […]
The Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris unveiled this Week the winners of its 2026 Design Awards, with Moroccan architect Salima Naji receiving the Grand Prix. The Moroccan architect was a finalist in the competition, which highlights excellence in contemporary creation in the Arab world, with the Tiznit Heritage Interpretation Center, a project built using […]
The Spanish parliament’s recent approval of a law granting citizenship to Sahrawis born under Spanish colonial rule before September 1977 and to their direct descendants has been welcomed by many within the Algeria-sponsored Polisario front’s orbit. This reaction alone should end any remaining illusion that Polisario constitutes a national liberation movement as they wish to […]
Dr. Sofia Ghacham, electrical engineer, ICT researcher, and founder of Women in AI Morocco, made the case that artificial intelligence cannot reach its full potential without the full participation of women — and that Morocco, despite its academic promise, still has significant ground to cover. The path to AI advocacy of Ghacham, who made the […]
