Nasser Bourita’s Nomination Greeted without Surprise in Morocco, Abroad

 The nomination Saturday of career diplomat Nasser Bourita as Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation was greeted without surprise in Morocco and also abroad. All those who are following the activities of Moroccan diplomacy know that Nasser Bourita has been for years an active player in all outstanding events and activities, conferring with high-level […]

Washington Cancels Military Drills amidst Mounting Criticism of U.S. Stand on Egypt

While more and more voices, including those of Congressmen and editorialists, are criticizing the Obama Administration’s stand on the crisis in Egypt and denouncing as incoherent its foreign policy, President Barack Obama announced that the United States is cancelling its biennial joint military exercise with Egypt, initially scheduled for September. “While we want to sustain […]

Egypt: Rashpetco targets doubling gas output by FY2029/2030

Egyptian gas producer Rashid Petroleum Company (Rashpetco) plans to double its natural gas production by fiscal year 2029/2030, the Ministry of Petroleum announced. The target forms part of a five-year expansion plan covering Rashpetco, Burullus Gas Company and the Mina West offshore field under the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession. The strategy focuses on […]