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The UAE companies topped the list of investors in the African continent, pledging projects worth 110 billion dollars between 2019 and 2023, the Financial Times reported. Most of the investments, or 72 billion dollars, went to renewable energy projects, FT said. These investments outweighed those announced by UK, France or China. UAE companies also have […]
Iraq reiterates support for Morocco’s territorial integrity Iraq has reiterated, through the voice of its National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji, its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. Iraq’s National Security Advisor, who is leading a high-level delegation on a working visit to Morocco, made the remarks at a press briefing in Rabat Monday following his talks […]
The Grand Mufti of Al-Quds and the Palestinian territories, the Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Muhammed Hussein, commended on Sunday in Ramallah, Morocco’s support to the Palestinian people, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. Sheikh Muhammed Hussein, who was received by Morocco’s ambassador to Palestine, Abderrahim Meziane, paid tribute […]
In anticipation of resuming the direct Casablanca-Beijing route on January 20, 2025, Morocco’s carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) inked 16 agreements with leading Chinese travel agencies, specializing in Morocco as a destination, during a ceremony held in Beijing. The agreements were initialed by RAM’s MENA & Asia Director Abderrahman Brahimi and RAM’s representative in China […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly assured the United States that it will not supply arms to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as the north-east African country continues to be ravaged by a bloody civil war. The UAE has reportedly told the US it has cut off weapons supply to the paramilitary forces […]
Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami has recently been granted a new patent in China for his method of rapidly charging lithium batteries, particularly for electric vehicles. “Proud to share that after Japan last February, it’s now China’s turn to grant us a patent for the fast battery charging method, particularly for future electric cars,” Yazami posted […]
Fifteen member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), including Morocco, have unveiled a strategic multilateral initiative aimed at promoting online content integrity, which was announced during the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, taking place December 15-19 in Saudi Arabia. Morocco is represented at the forum by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister in charge of […]
The Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al Quds Acharif Agency launched its “Hayya” application, dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage of the Holy City. The launch took place on Sunday at the 2nd International Children’s and Youth Book Fair (SILEJ) in Casablanca. The “Hayya” application, tailored for children and teenagers, offers an experience combining entertainment to education […]
The Egyptian House of Representatives officially approved on Dec.15 a key financing agreement between the Egyptian Government and the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX). This agreement aims to support Egypt’s wheat imports through the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), ensuring a reliable supply of wheat for the country. The framework outlined in the agreement […]
The Arab Parliament has lauded the leading role and sustained efforts of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in defending the Palestinian cause. In a resolution on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories issued, on Saturday in Cairo, at a plenary session, the Arab Parliament also highlighted the work of Bayt Mal Al-Quds […]