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Morocco-Saudi Arabia: Towards the creation of an integrated industrial system

Morocco and Saudi Arabia agreed on Monday to draw a roadmap for the creation of an integrated industrial system to increase investment opportunities and promote employment between the two kingdoms. The announcement was made during a meeting in Jeddah, between Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, and Moroccan Minister of […]

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Al-Arab Newspaper decries Algeria for obstructing adoption at the UN of statement on Palestinian cause

The London-based Al-Arab newspaper has decried Algeria for having obstructed at the United Nations the adoption of a statement on the Palestinian cause presented by the Arab group to satisfy its relentless resentment against Morocco. Algeria’s obstructive attitude on a vital issue for the Arab world has raised real concerns and apprehensions within the Arab […]

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King Mohammed VI, King Abdullah II discuss escalation in Al Quds

King Mohammed VI and King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed this Monday in a phone talk the situation in the city of Al Quds and the Al Aqsa Mosque following the incursions by Israeli forces in sacred shrines and attacks on worshippers. The Royal Office said in a statement that King Mohammed VI, Chairman of […]

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Israeli Raid on Al Aqsa Mosque: Rabat condemns “blatant aggression“

Morocco has strongly condemned the raid of Israeli occupation forces on Al Aqsa Mosque, the closing of its gates and the attack against unarmed worshipers in the mosque compound, leaving many injured. “This blatant aggression and methodical provocation during the holy month of Ramadan against the sanctity of the mosque and its place in the […]

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Saudia launches new Jeddah-Marrakech route end of May

Saudi Arabia’s carrier, Saudia Airlines, announced that it will launch a new flight linking Jeddah to Marrakech on May 30. The new flight is part of Saudia’s 10 new routes for the summer, announced in February by the company, which seeks to expand international air routes to meet passengers’ needs. The Saudi Airlines unveiled the […]

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King Mohammed VI hosts Iftar in honor of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

King Mohammed VI hosted Saturday, at the Royal Residence in Salé, an iftar in honor of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al Nahyane, who is currently visiting Morocco. During the banquet, the King of Morocco and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the blessed month […]

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Polisario a terrorist group, says Spanish party at parliament

Miguel Ángel Gutierrez of Ciudadanos party said the Polisario is a terrorist group that has Spanish blood on its hands. Speaking at a session held by the detractors of Spain’s reconciliation with Morocco, Gutierrez compared Polisario’s actions to ETA terrorism in Spain. “Defending an organization such as the Polisario equals to supporting ETA. This is […]

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Tunisia summons Turkish ambassador in response to Erdogan’s comments

Tunisia summoned the Turkish ambassador to Tunis over comments by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticizing the dissolution of the Tunisian parliament. Erdogan said sacking the parliament was contrary to “the will of the Tunisian people” and a “smear to democracy.” The Tunisian presidency rejected this as “an unacceptable meddling in Tunisia’s domestic affairs.” The Ministry […]

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Morocco detains four allegedly involved in international drug, organ trafficking between kingdom & Turkey

Moroccan police have arrested four people suspected of involvement in an international drug and organ trafficking network operating in particular between Morocco and Turkey, the country’s security directorate DGSN said. The operation occurred in the wake of an investigation after an announcement was published on social media proposing kidney removal “in private clinics abroad for […]

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Morocco, UAE, Bahrain, Israel, agree to foster cultural cooperation ties

Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Israel have agreed to step up cooperation in the fields of culture and sport in line with the US-brokered Abraham Accords seeking to strengthen peace, coexistence and dialogue to advance the culture of peace among the three Abrahamic religions. An agreement to this end has been inked on […]