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Covid-19: World Athletics backs El Guerrouj’s initiative, sets up athletes’ support fund

World Athletics launched on Tuesday, upon the initiative of Moroccan former athletics star Hicham El Guerrouj, a $500,000 fund to support professional athletes experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fund, set up in partnership with the International Athletics Foundation (IAF), will be used to assist athletes who have lost most of their […]

China’s Auto Part Maker Ningbo Gaofa Picks Morocco for First Overseas Plant

Chinese auto parts manufacturer Ningbo Gaofa Automotive Control System plans to establish its first industrial base outside Asia in Morocco, attracted by the kingdom’s growing role as a global automotive production hub and gateway to European markets. The Shanghai-listed group said it would set up a wholly owned subsidiary, Gaofa Automotive Control System (Morocco), with […]

Morocco relocates 1156 households as it battles wildfires

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Morocco’s north, authorities relocate 1156 households away from the blaze in the area of Laarach, while firefighting efforts in the land and air tirelessly continue to battle wildfires.   In total, more than 1500 hectares have been destroyed by the fires in the regions of Taza, Ouazzane, Chaouen […]