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‘Morocco’s Quest for Stronger and Inclusive Growth’: An overview of national economy’s progress

“Morocco’s Quest for Stronger and Inclusive Growth” is the title of a book edited by Roberto Cardarelli and Taline Koranchelian of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering a comprehensive overview of the progress scored by Moroccan economy over recent decades. The book, presented Monday at the start of the preparatory works of the WB/IMF Annual […]

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Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney invests up to $100 mln in Morocco

World leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, Pratt & Whitney, invested $100 million in a plant that underscores the development of the aeronautical industry in the country. The 120,000 m2 plant will be ready in 12 months and would employ 200 people, Morocco’s industry ministry said. Pending […]

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World Cup 2030 to be hosted by Morocco, Spain, Portugal

The FIFA Executive Committee has unanimously selected the joint Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid to host the 2030 World Cup since it was the only bid in the race for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, converging media sources have reported. A statement from Morocco’s Royal Palace has just confirmed the reports, quoting King Mohammed VI as celebrating […]

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UN approves Kenya-led multinational armed force to combat gang violence in Haiti

Kenya’s president William Ruto has welcomed the UN Security Council’s resolution to send a a multinational armed force led by the East African nation to Haiti to help combat violent gangs, pledging “not fail the people of Haiti.” Ruto made these remarks on Tuesday (2 October), only hours after Monday’s vote at the UN that […]

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Religious tolerance, a ‘hallmark’ of Morocco’s history (US State Department)

Religious tolerance is “a hallmark” of Morocco’s history, the US State Department points out in a new report. “Religious tolerance is a hallmark of Morocco’s history — from its welcoming of refugees fleeing the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the 15th century to late King Mohammed V’s efforts to protect Jews during World War […]

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U.S., Djibouti share longstanding security relationship- visiting Secretary of Defense

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin indicated Sunday September 24 that Washington and Djibouti share a longstanding security relationship as he met the President of the African country Ismail Oguelleh. Austin is on his first African tour. “It was great connecting with President Ismail Oguelleh during my first trip across as the Secretary of Defense. […]

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EgyptAir to resume cargo flights to U.S.A. after 8-year hiatus

Egypt’s national carrier is set to resume cargo flights to the U.S.A. after eight years of suspension, Civil Aviation Commander Mohamed Abbas Helmy said Sunday September 24. Helmy’s remarks came at the end of a 7-day visit by a delegation from the US Transportation SecurityAdministration (TSA) to Cairo International Airport in which they inspected the […]

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Moroccan University Wins 5 Gold Medals at IWA 2023

The Mohammed V University of Rabat won five gold medals and 13 innovation masters at the World Creativity & Innovation Week “IWA 2023”, held online last week in Las Vegas. The awards were presented to Professor Hassan Ammor, director of the Mohammadia School of Engineering (EMI) and his team, made up of Samiya Qanoune, Zakaria […]

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US pledges $11 Million in relief funds to Libya after floods disaster

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced $11 million in humanitarian aid to Libya to support people affected by the storm Daniel which hit the city of Derna and a number of cities in THE eastern part of the oil-rich African country. The White House said that the State Department and USAID will assist in coordinating […]

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IMF-WB annual meetings to go ahead as planned in Marrakech on Oct 9-15

The IMF, the World Bank and the Moroccan government confirmed Marrakech will host the annual meetings as planned on October 9-15, in a boon for the earthquake-hit tourism industry in the country. The confirmation came in a joint statement signed by World Bank President Ajay Banga; International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; and […]