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Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Nakatani Shinichi renewed on Monday his country’s steadfast stand on the Sahara issue and backing to Morocco’s territorial integrity, affirming that Tokyo does not and will not recognize the Polisario separatist entity. Mr. Nakatani reiterated his country’s position at a meeting held in Rabat with Minister Delegate to foreign Affairs Mohcine […]
Ivanka Trump, adviser to the president of the United States, commended, Sunday in Dubai, Morocco’s efforts in the field of women’s empowerment. Speaking at the opening session of the Global Women’s Forum 2020, Ivanka Trump said Morocco has succeeded in recent years in “introducing important legislative reforms that serve the interests of women and increase […]
The novel coronavirus has so far infected more than 70,500 people in China wherein the death toll is rising to nearly 1,800 deaths. The World Bank says the global economy will be hit by the virus because of the impact on supply chains that rely on free movement of air transport to carry spare parts. […]
Raja Casablanca, Morocco’s only side left in the Mohammed VI Cup (Arab Club Championship) lost Sunday the first leg of the semi-final match with Egypt’s Al Ismaily. Al Ismaily scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute from Fakhereeen Ben Youssef on penalty. The Egyptians dominated the match with possession rated 58 […]
Cyclist Mehdi Choukri who made history after becoming the first Moroccan sportsman to join an Israeli team has made a U-turn and instead moved to French cycling team of AC Bisontine, Be-Celt reports. The 23-year Swiss-born athlete has resigned from the Israeli Cycling Academy because of family issues, the online media says. The former member […]
Emirati on-demand petroleum product supplier, CAFU, will begin operations in Egypt under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. The agreement will enable CAFU to launch fuel delivery services in Egypt in line with regulations and safety standards. Launched in the UAE in 2018, CAFU uses mobile app to provide service anytime […]
Turkey has accepted to work together with Morocco towards a win-win free trade agreement after Morocco complained about job losses in the textile and retail sectors, trade and industry minister Moulay Hafid Elalamy said. Turkey agreed after a “heated debate” to review the trade agreement, which costs Morocco 1.2 billion dollars in trade deficit, he […]
All Moroccans who were evacuated from Wuhan, which has been at the center of a coronavirus outbreak, are in good health as they continue to be closely monitored, Moroccan health official said. Morocco repatriated 167 people on board the RAM Dreamliner a week ago. They were transferred to Hospital Sidi Said in Meknes and military […]
Moroccan cyclist Mehdi Choukri has broken the taboo as he has become the first Moroccan sportsman to sign with an Israeli team. The 23-year old athlete has joined the Israeli Cyclists Academy, one of Israeli international cycling teams. Choukri is touted as one of the best cyclists of his generation. The former Dimension Data for […]
Thousands marched in solidarity with Palestinians and their rights to an independent state while denouncing the US Middle East peace plan, known as the deal of the century. The protesters, including representatives of different political parties, rights groups and labor unions, hoisted Palestinian flags and chanted slogans against the US proposal. The protesters expressed […]