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Fearing Russian retribution, Algeria backpedals on gas supply promise to Europe

CEO of Algeria’s oil and gas company Sonatrach Toufiq Hakkar said on Feb 27 his country was ready to tap the potential of a 10 cubic meter pipeline to Italy, but a day later he backtracked on his promise casting doubt on Algeria’s limited gas production capacity, in a volte-face that indicates a fear of […]

Morocco: Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Princess Lalla Khadija launch “Ramadan 1446” campaign

Under royal instructions, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija launched this Monday the national “Ramadan 1446” campaign in Rabat. This act of generosity, which bears high significance during this blessed month and which has become a tradition for over 25 years, reflects the constant high solicitude of the King towards populations in […]

Morocco, Israel pave way for cooperation in aerospace industries

Morocco and Israel signed a partnership agreement that will help attract investments by Israeli civilian and defense aerospace giant IAI’s. The deal was signed in Rabat by industry minister Ryad Mezzour and head of IAI’s Amir Peretz. “This is a strategic partnership…that paves the way for a win-win aerospace industrial cooperation,” said Mezzour, adding that […]