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The Egyptian government has earmarked $75 million for two seawater desalination plants in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The objective, according to the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), is to promote economic development in the east of the country. The $75 million investment will boost the seawater desalination capacity in the […]
Ensuring sustainable supply of drinking water took center stage at a meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI at the Royal palace in Rabat, Thursday, part of an endeavor by the Kingdom to safeguard water resources. The meeting focused on water supply in the north and the north east, two regions that see their water needs […]
The UAE and Morocco enjoy close ties cemented by brotherly relationship nurtured by two of the Muslim world’s greatest leaders late King Hassan II and Sheikh Zayed, writes UAE paper The National. The article was published on the occasion of the organization of “Morocco in Abu Dhabi” festival, an exhibition honoring Morocco and celebrating its […]
Morocco calls all Libyan parties to end hostilities and to engage in political dialogue The UN-brokered agreement inked by Libya’s warring factions in the Moroccan coastal town of Skhirat remains the framework and the basis of any political settlement in Libya, said on Wednesday Jomaa al-Qamati, personal envoy of the Head of Govt of National […]
Head of the UN-backed Libya Presidential Council (PC) Wednesday demanded the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate war crimes committed by rival forces of east-based warlord Khalifa Haftar in his quest to overrun Tripoli, while UN Special Representative Ghassan Salame said “The use of indiscriminate, explosive weapons in civilian areas constitutes a war crime.” Faiez […]
Mauritanians will elect a new leader June 22 according to a decree from outgoing President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz’s office. The decree set a runoff on July 6 in case no candidate gets an outright win. Candidates have until May 08, midnight to file applications, according to the decree. President Ould Abdelaziz, in power since 2008, […]
King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, has decided to grant a financial subsidy as a contribution from Morocco to the refurbishment and renovation of some areas of Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surroundings. A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry Wednesday indicates that this highest expression of royal generosity is part of the Sovereign’s sustained […]
Morocco is taking part in the fifth edition of the International Aerospace Week of Montreal as guest of honor of this world-class event, which opened Tuesday with the participation of all major aerospace industry leaders and manufacturers. Moroccan Minister of Industry, Investment, Trade, and Digital Economy, Moulay Hafid Elalamy is attending this four-day exhibition, an […]
The Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum decided to hold its sixth session in Morocco. The final communique issued Tuesday at the end of the Forum stated that the participants in the forum agreed to hold next year’s edition in Morocco. The choice of Morocco underlines the kingdom’s increasing presence at the international front with its non-interference policy […]
The fifth edition of the Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum welcomed the role of the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, and the signing in Rabat by the Sovereign and Pope Francis of the ” Jerusalem/ Al-Quds Al-Sharif appeal”. “We commend the role of the Al- Quds Committee chaired by His Majesty King Mohammed VI and […]