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Saudi Arabia, Morocco agree to enhance judicial cooperation

The Moroccan and Saudi Public Prosecution authorities have agreed to foster cooperation ties and exchange experiences in the fight against transnational organized crime, money laundering and cybercrimes. The agreement was inked in Rabat by President of the Moroccan public prosecutor’ Office Hassa Daki and Saudi Attorney General Saud Bin Abdallah Al-Mujab. The two countries’ public […]

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Earthquake in Türkiye claims lives of 10 Moroccans as death toll rises

The death toll among the Moroccan community in Türkiye, in the violent earthquake that struck the south of the country, has now reached ten, the Kingdom’s embassy in Ankara said Monday. Four new victims, all women, have died in this earthquake, said the diplomatic mission. On February 6, Turkiye and Syria woke up to one […]

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Egyptian, Saudi stock markets sign MoU to boost cooperation

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and the Saudi Tadawul Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint cooperation, Arab Finance reports citing an emailed press release of February 13. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the ongoing Saudi Capital Market Forum, held in Riyadh February 12-14. “We seek to cooperate with […]

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King reiterates Morocco’s commitment to the Palestinian cause, to al-Quds

King Mohammed VI has reiterated Morocco’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and to al-Quds, pointing out that he considers the Palestinian cause just as important as the Kingdom’s foremost national cause and warning that the stalemate in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process gives radicals an opportunity to exacerbate the conflict, stir up religious feelings, and […]

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Mondialito: Real Madrid grabs Club World Cup after beating Al Hilal (5-3)

The Spanish Real Madrid grabbed the Club World Cup after they defeated Saturday at the Moulay Abdellah sports complex in Rabat, the Saudis of Al Hilal on the score of 5 goals to 3. This is the 5th time that Real Madrid win the Club World Cup after those of 2014 (in Morocco), 2016, 2017 […]

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Türkiye Earthquake: Number of Moroccan casualties rises to six

The number of Moroccan nationals who died in the devastating earthquake that struck southeastern Türkiye last Monday has now reached six victims, Morocco’s Embassy in Ankara announced on Saturday. An earlier assessment provided on Thursday by the Government Spokesman had reported four deaths. The death toll from the earthquakes in Türkiye and northwestern Syria has […]

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China-Africa digital services hub focused on facilitating trade established in Hunan

China-Africa digital services hub focused on facilitating trade established in Hunan China’s Hunan province has unveiled a China-Africa Digital Services Hub that focuses on cross-border communications support and data-sharing between Chinese companies working in Africa. The China-Africa economic and trade digitalization service based in Changsha, the provincial capital, aims to support Chinese companies’ trade with […]

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Moroccan Sahara issue settlement discussed in Moscow

The settlement of the Moroccan Sahara issue was at the focus of a meeting held on Wednesday in Moscow between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin and Moroccan Ambassador to Russia Lotfi Bouchaara. The two sides also discussed other issues of mutual interest on the agenda of the United Nations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said […]

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Russia pledges help to Southern Sahara countries grappling with terrorism

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s top diplomat, indicated Tuesday that Moscow was keen to provide assistance to Sahel and Gulf of Guinea countries fighting terrorism, as he was on a two-day trip to ally Mali. “The fight against terrorism is of course a reality for the other countries in the region”, he said at a joint press […]

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Türkiye-Earthquake: Moroccan Woman among Dead

A Moroccan woman was confirmed dead in the powerful earthquake that hit on Monday Türkiye and Syria Monday. The Moroccan embassy in Ankara said the woman, 51, died in Antakya. She was married to a Turkish citizen. Her 16-year-old son was slightly injured in the quake. King Mohammed VI has offered his condolences to President […]