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Means and ways of enhancing Moroccan-Qatari military cooperation were discussed at a meeting in Rabat Tuesday between FAR Inspector General Mohammed and Commander of the South Zone, Mohammed Berrid, and visiting advisor to the Amir of Qatar for Defense Affairs, Lieutenant General Hamad Ben Ali Al Attiyah. During this meeting, both parties highlighted the […]
Morocco’s tourism sector is growing at a steady pace breaking all records. Already in the first ten months this year, the number of tourists visiting the country surpassed last year’s level which was a record. In the eleven months this year, Morocco reached a new milestone in terms of revenue. Tourism revenue grew 7.2% to […]
Diplomatic ties between Morocco and Syria seem to be heading towards a warming up following phone talks Monday between the two countries’ Foreign Ministers Nasser Bourita and Asaad Al-Shibani. The announcement was made by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The phone talks between the two officials focused on the strong and promising bilateral partnership […]
Morocco and Mauritania are poised to enhance their cooperation in the sector of fisheries as both sides share the same commitment to inject fresh momentum into collaboration on shared interests related to the sector. Means to give a new impetus to this cooperation were reviewed at a meeting in Rabat Monday between Secretary of State […]
Morocco achieved significant diplomatic gains in 2024, with France’s recognition of its sovereignty over the Sahara territory, ushering a new momentum in the Kingdom’s struggle to safeguard its territorial integrity and historic rights. In July, French president Emmanuel Macron sent to King Mohammed VI a letter stating that the present and the future of the […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to President of the United States Joe Biden, following the death of the former U.S. President Jimmy Carter that he described as “a man of reconciliation and dialogue”. In this message, the Sovereign expressed deep sorrow over the news of the passing of President […]
In recent years many renowned western pundits exhibited the bad habit of establishing false syllogism and false equivalences when examining Moroccan-Algerian relations. In their quest to give their analyses the appearance of impartiality and neutrality, many western pundits tend to equate between the belligerent (Algeria) and the victim (Morocco). In this regard, two examples are […]
Morocco is establishing itself as “the future Silicon Valley”, taking advantage of several factors fostering the country’s technological rise, according to the Spanish trade magazine “Paradavisual”. “With growing investment in the startup sector, a young, skilled workforce and support for innovation, Morocco is positioning itself as the future Silicon Valley,” the article titled “Morocco, the […]
Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, the executive arm of the Al-Quds Committee, Chaired by King Mohammed VI, invested $4.2 million in 2024 in projects and programs supporting the Palestinian people. According to the Agency’s 2024 annual report, the implemented projects were distributed across various sectors, with 31% allocated to social assistance programs, 19% to arts, heritage, […]
Football is the most popular sport in the world, and with great popularity comes great economic benefits. The 2030 World Football Cup, which will be co-organized by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, is a major economic driver for the North African Kingdom. The expected influx of tourists, fans, and journalists will stimulate various sectors of the […]