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Morocco started exporting citrus to Japan, one of the world’s most demanding markets in terms of quality and traceability. “We hope to see more Moroccan citrus fruits in Japan, as the Japanese love them,” said Yoichi Fukuda, a Japanese importer quoted in a statement following the first shipment. In 2023, Moroccan agri-food exports to Japan […]
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has called on the Trump administration to designate the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militias terrorist organization for its proven ties with Iran & Hezbollah and deadly rocket attacks launched against civilians in Smara, Southern Morocco. In an analysis titled: “Iran’s Foothold Reaches into North Africa”, the experts of the […]
India and nine African nations have launched the sea phase of AIKEYME-25 — or Africa India Key Maritime Engagement — the first-ever joint naval drill aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean. Co-hosted by India and Tanzania, the six-day exercise marks a major step in strengthening strategic cooperation between India and nine […]
Moroccan hospital operator Akdital signed an agreement in Saudi Arabia to set up two hospitals in Jeddah and Riyadh for a total cost of 200 million dollars. The investment, signed under the aegis of the Saudi Investment ministry, is the first expansion abroad by Akdital, which has 36 clinics in Morocco. Akdital signed the deal […]
Armed forces of Pakistan and Morocco started Monday in Cherat (Northwest Pakistan) their 3rd joint training in counter-terrorism operations, Pakistan’s military news service said. This year’s exercise brings together the Special Services Group (SSG) of the Pakistan Army and the Special Forces of the Moroccan Army, strengthening the ties between the two countries’ military forces. […]
Chinese manufacturers and content creators are pulling back the curtain on the luxury fashion industry, revealing that many high-end products from renowned brands are produced in China at a fraction of their retail price before being sold with European labels. The viral TikTok trend is challenging consumer perceptions about luxury goods, showing that items from […]
The Washington Post has confirmed the alarming ties existing between the Algerian regime and Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, which has trained Polisario militias to guerrilla tactics in order to undermine Morocco’s stability and territorial integrity. In a story titled: “Syria seeks to sever Iran-linked networks for smuggling arms and cash”, the prestigious American newspaper said […]
As tensions surge between the world’s two largest economies, China is ramping up its global diplomacy, holding strategic talks with Saudi Arabia and South Africa to counterbalance the United States’ sweeping new tariffs. China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao recently held virtual meetings with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and South Africa, focusing on responses to […]
The Sultanate of Oman voiced, on Sunday, its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its entire national territory, and commended the pioneering role played by King Mohammed VI in promoting peace, security, and stability in Africa. This came in a joint communiqué issued at the close of the […]
The Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency launched a humanitarian initiative on Saturday to support orphaned and amputee Palestinian children in Gaza, part of Morocco’s broader effort to aid Palestinians amid the ongoing crisis. The initiative, unveiled at the agency’s headquarters in Rabat, will provide care for 300 amputee children—selected from 800 cases identified by […]