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Morocco: ISIS-affiliated extremist arrested in Dakhla

The security services of the Moroccan southern city of Dakha arrested last Thursday an extremist affiliated to “Daesh” (ISIS). The operation, conducted in close coordination with the General Directorate of National Territorial Surveillance (DGST), is part of the ongoing security efforts aimed at countering the terrorist organizations’ threats to the Kingdom’s security and to the […]

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Morocco’s King says will continue to work with Spain’s Pedro Sanchez for stronger strategic partnership

King Mohammed VI has voiced his firm determination to continue working with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to strengthen further the strategic partnership adopted by the two countries on the basis of “neighborliness, mutual trust, and permanent and constructive dialogue.” In a congratulatory message sent to Mr. Sanchez after he won a new term as […]

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Expulsion of SADR from AU: 24 signatories of Tangiers Appeal reiterate their call

The signatories of the Tangier Appeal, urging the African Union (AU) to expel the self-proclaimed “SADR” from the Union, have reiterated their urgent call to the African Heads of State to eject the Algeria-backed puppet undermining the AU credibility. After their follow-up meeting held Friday in Tangier, Northern Morocco, on the sidelines of the MEDays […]

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Spain’s Sanchez new term gives Algeria bitter taste

As was expected, Pedro Sanchez and his PSOE-led coalition are back to the helm of power in Spain for a second term, much to the disappointment of Algeria that bet on the Spanish left. The same far-left Sumar coalition has turned its back to Algiers following a deal to form a coalition with Sanchez that […]

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Morocco, UAE upgrade cooperation in fight against terrorism financing, weapons proliferation

Morocco’s National Commission for the Implementation of Sanctions Imposed by UN Security Council Resolutions on Terrorism, Arms Proliferation and their Financing (CNASNU), and the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai on Thursday, to strengthen and develop means of cooperation and partnership […]

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Rabat in 2024: “The City of a Thousand Charms, Between Cultural Novelties and Modern Luxury”

Conde Nast Traveler hails the Moroccan capital for its dynamic music festivals, prestigious architecture and luxury hotels, thus raising it among the jewels of travel and one of the best destinations in Africa. The Moroccan capital of Rabat may be one of the country’s four imperial cities, but it’s long been bypassed by travellers drawn […]

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Morocco foils gold smuggling attempt from Mauritania, other drug trafficking operation

Morocco’s Regional Police forces at the Guerguerat crossing with Mauritania in southern Morocco nabbed Thursday November 16 five individuals between the ages of 21 and 52 for smuggling golds as well as illegal drugs used for cosmetic and sexual purposes, reports say. The men were arrested in two separate operations. The first led to the […]

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Packaging: Austria’s Alpla Company invests in Morocco, gateway to regional market

Austrian packaging leader Alpla announced on Thursday the acquisition of a majority stake in Atlantic Packaging firm of Moroccan Diana Holding and the setting up of a joint venture “ALPLA Morocco” to meet growing demand. In a press release issued Thursday, Alpla group said the transaction will enable it to enhance its presence in North […]

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Dakhla: Falcon Capital Dakhla inks construction of green hydrogen production plant with French HDF Energy

Moroccan utility system construction company ‘Falcon Capital Dakhla’ has signed a partnership deal with French HDF Energy to build a green hydrogen production plant for a total investment of $2 billion in the kingdom coastal region of Dakhla. Dubbed White Dunes, the project seeks to produce some of the most competitive green hydrogen in the […]

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Morocco’s King reiterates unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights to statehood

King Mohammed VI has reiterated Morocco’s unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, notably the establishment of an independent State with Al Quds-East as its capital. In a message of congratulations to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on his country’s national day, King Mohammed VI also stressed the need for a solution on […]