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“Since its historic launch in September 2001, the Marrakech International Film Festival has brought together some of the biggest names in the cinema world, confirmed Morocco as a prime destination for major foreign productions, and in so doing, the Festival contributes to the dynamism of Morocco’s film industry and the development of its talent,” stressed […]
The Forum of Presidents of Legislative Powers of Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico (FOPREL) lauded on Wednesday in Rabat the Royal Atlantic Initiative launched by King Mohammed VI and his move to promote access of Sahel countries to the Atlantic Ocean. Under the terms of a decision adopted unanimously following its 30th extraordinary session, […]
The United States has demonstrated its defense and security commitment to Morocco through joint military training, proving U.S. long-range strike capabilities and standing with the North African Kingdom, an ally and strategic partner, against regional threats. U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. Strategic Command, conducted lately a training with the Moroccan military at Aoreora Range […]
Morocco and France signed on Wednesday in Rabat two agreements worth €150 million. The funds are destined to support the Generalization of Compulsory Medical Coverage Program, and the Government Equality Plan 2023-2026. The first agreement, worth €100 million, is part of ongoing support of the French Development Agency (AFD) for the Royal project to globalize […]
The recent failed terrorist attack by the Polisario on a civilian political rally earlier this month in Mahbes, west of the security wall, was at the heart of discussions between Moroccan inspector general and commander of the southern Zone Mohammed Berrid and the military chief of the UN mission in the Sahara, the Minurso. The […]
Morocco’s central bank has prepared a draft law allowing the use of crypto assets in the country, Central Bank governor Abdellatif Jouahri said. The central bank “with the participation of all stakeholders and the support of the World Bank, has prepared a draft law regulating crypto assets, which is currently in the adoption process,” Jouahri […]
The Forum of Presidents of the Legislative Powers of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico (FOPREL) announced on Wednesday in Rabat that the Moroccan Parliament had been promotes from “permanent observer member” within FOPREL, granted in 2014, to “advanced partner”. The decision, voted unanimously by FOPREL members, was announced at the Forum’s 30th extraordinary session […]
Madagascar has become the 42nd African nation to have an embassy in Rabat, bringing to 116 the number of embassies in the Moroccan capital. Johary Hoela Rajobson has already presented copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita last week as Madagascar’s ambassador to the Kingdom. The inauguration ceremony of the Malagasy embassy, attended […]
A delegation from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, visited on Monday the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, anchored in the Mediterranean off the city of Al Hoceima. Upon arrival on board, the delegation was welcomed by Rear Admiral […]
The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) issued stamps on 26 November to commemorate World Sustainable Transport Day featuring six high-speed trains, including Al Boraq operated by Morocco’s national railway company. “Al Boraq”, the first of its kind in Africa, links the industrial hubs of Tangier to Casablanca through Kénitra and Rabat. The train travels at […]