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Saudi billionaire Mohammed al-Amoudi who has assets in Morocco and Ethiopia has been released from detention in the Saudi kingdom where he had been held since Nov. 2017 as part of the controversial crackdown on corruption. Ethiopian Prime Minister confirmed on Twitter Sunday the Ethiopian-born billionaire and businessman has been released. “We wish Mohammed al-Amoudi […]
Turkey reiterated its position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a visit to Rabat by envoy of Turkish President. Morocco’s territorial integrity and stability constitute a “strategic priority” for Turkey, said Ibrahim Kalin, envoy of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was bearing a message to King Mohammed VI. “Morocco is a […]
King Mohammed VI received on Friday in Rabat visiting Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov who hailed on this occasion the regional and international leadership of the Moroccan sovereign. Talks between the two sides covered several regional and international issues of common interest, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, said a statement issued by the […]
Russia remains in favor of a “mutually acceptable” solution for the Sahara issue in line with Security Council resolutions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated in Rabat Friday. The Sahara conflict, which has “long lasted”, requires a mutually acceptable solution on the basis of the UN Security Council and with the involvement of all parties, […]
The Egyptian club, Pyramids FC, which belongs to the Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, has angered Morocco after the team posted on social media a map of the North African kingdom without the Sahara. Pyramids FC owned by Turki Al-Sheikh, is based in Cairo and plays in Egypt’s football top league. The 37-year […]
UAE’s Sport Chief Tuesday said the Gulf country, currently embroiled in a diplomatic spat with regional neighbor Qatar, is “open to co-host” the FIFA 2022 world to take place in the tiny gas-rich country if the rift is solved. FIFA boss late last year said members of the football governing body are ready to back […]
The Italian government has donated €1.5 million ($1.7 million) to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) to provide health services for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon while Russia has pledged $10 million. UNRWA has been raising money to support refugees in Palestinian territories after the U.S., known as the largest contributor […]
Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki laid into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that he said had plotted to destabilize the North African country. Marzouki, speaking to local HTV, said a “UAE operations room” was behind the alleged conspiracy, Middle East Monitor reports. “We reaffirm that we sense the existence of a conspiracy against Tunisia aiming […]
Jordan Tuesday announced the re-establishment of ties with Syria with the appointment of a Chargé d’affaires as relations between the war-torn country and several Arab States are warming up. The Jordanian foreign ministry has appointed an “unnamed Jordanian diplomat with the ranking of counsellor” for its mission in Damascus, Arab News reports. “The decision is […]
The European Council added eleven prominent businessmen and five entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters. These businessmen and companies are involved in luxury estate development and other regime-backed projects, and as such support and/or benefit from the Syrian regime, the Council said in a […]