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Mauritania, Kuwait poised to bolster their cooperation

Mauritania and Kuwait are poised to bolster their cooperation in environment, communication and culture. To this end, the two countries signed agreements on these sectors Tuesday as President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz was paying a state visit to the Gulf country. The Mauritanian leader, who left Kuwait City this Wednesday, met with Kuwaiti ruler Sabah Al-Ahmad […]

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Moroccan woman injured in Sri Lanka bombings

A 38-year-old Moroccan woman was injured in Sunday’s terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, the Moroccan embassy in India said on Monday. Hajar A., a flight attendant working for Saudi Airlines carrier, was injured in a bomb blast in a hotel in Colombo that claimed many lives, according to the Moroccan embassy. “Following the terrorist attacks […]

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Wydad & Raja to represent Morocco at King Mohammed VI Champions Cup

The two soccer clubs of metropole Casablanca, Wydad and Raja, will represent Morocco at the coming edition of the Arab Club Champions Cup, renamed Mohammed VI Champions Cup. The Arab Football Union has already chosen the teams that will take part in the 2019-2020 edition, announcing that Morocco will be represented by Wydad and Raja […]

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Morocco renews commitment to supporting Al Quds & preserving its religious character

Morocco has renewed its unwavering commitment to supporting the holy city of Al Quds and preserving its religious character. Morocco is fully committed, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, to all efforts aimed at supporting Al Quds and preserving its religious, civilizational and historical character, Secretary of State […]

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Sudan’s leaders secure vital financial support from gulf allies

The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have granted Sudan a $3 billion aid package, of which $500 million will go to the central bank of Sudan. The move is meant to strengthen Sudan’s financial position, ease the pressure on the local currency and increase stability in the exchange rate, Saudi state news agency SPA […]

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King Mohammed VI expresses solidarity following Sri Lanka bombings

King Mohammed VI has expressed condolences and compassion to the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, in the wake of the terrorist attacks on churches and hotels. “I was deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the terrorist attacks on hotels and churches in Sri Lanka, during Easter services, in which scores of innocent […]

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Sahara: Australia Supports Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

Chairman of Australia-Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry Roland Jabbour has voiced his country’s full backing to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara. Speaking to journalists following a meeting Thursday in Rabat with Moroccan Secretary of State to Foreign Affairs Mounia Boucetta, Mr. Roland said: “We strongly support the sovereignty of the Kingdom […]

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UAE paper highlights long-standing ties between Morocco & UAE

The UAE and Morocco enjoy close ties cemented by brotherly relationship nurtured by two of the Muslim world’s greatest leaders late King Hassan II and Sheikh Zayed, writes UAE paper The National. The article was published on the occasion of the organization of “Morocco in Abu Dhabi” festival, an exhibition honoring Morocco and celebrating its […]

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Al-Aqsa Mosque Refurbishment: Committee for Support of Palestinian People Commends Moroccan King’s gesture

The international Committee for support of the Palestinian people has commended the decision of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to allocate a substantial financial grant to restore and upgrade some areas within the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, in occupied Jerusalem. The committee issued a statement to thank the King […]

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Morocco to finance refurbishment of some parts of Al Aqsa Mosque

King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, has decided to grant a financial subsidy as a contribution from Morocco to the refurbishment and renovation of some areas of Al-Aqsa Mosque and its surroundings. A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry Wednesday indicates that this highest expression of royal generosity is part of the Sovereign’s sustained […]