Official launch of celebration of Marrakech as Culture Capital in Islamic World for 2024

The Celebration of Marrakech as Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024, was officially kicked off, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, at a ceremony co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Rabat-based Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The ceremony began with performing Morocco’s national anthem, followed […]

Gulf crisis: Egypt objects return of citizens stranded in Qatar

Egypt has refused to welcome its citizens stranded in Qatar amid global battle against covid-19 and diplomatic tension between the two countries. A source at Qatar’s foreign ministry told Doha-based news network Al Jazeera that the Gulf country has charted a plane to bring home Egyptian nationals but Egypt has refused to let the Spanish […]

Tunisia to Restore Africa’s Oldest Synagogue in Ghriba

Tunisia has launched preparations to restore the synagogue in Ghriba, also known as the Djerba synagogue, before many Tunisian Jews set off on the pilgrimage journey next month on the occasion of the Jewish holiday Lag B’Omer. This year, the holiday will be additionally accompanied by the adoption of the country’s new constitution guaranteeing freedom […]