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King Mohammed VI, UAE President sign declaration for innovative, renewed partnership

King Mohammed VI and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates signed on Monday in Abu Dhabi, a declaration “Towards an innovative, renewed and solid partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates,” which aims to upgrade bilateral relations and cooperation to new heights. Before signing this […]

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King Mohammed VI officially welcomed by President of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi

King Mohammed VI was welcomed by President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan at an official ceremony held Monday at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. From the Palace entrance to the “Zayed” gate, the Royal procession was escorted by a squadron of horsemen, a tradition reserved for welcoming distinguished guests […]

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Morocco leads the way for MENA, Africa in climate action – Emirati Senior Official

Morocco is leading the way for countries in the Middle East and Africa region in climate action, thanks to its leadership and pioneering commitment in the fight against climate change, said Razan Al Mubarak, COP28 High-Level Climate Champion. “The countries of our region and Africa should be incredibly proud of Morocco’s inspiring vision, and take […]

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H&M, Starbucks to stay in Morocco

Kuwait’s Al Shaya group which operates Swedish ready-to-wear stores H&M and US brand café chain Starbucks in the MENA region and in Europe said it maintains business in Morocco, denying news reports that it was going to phase out from the country. Last week, Maroc Hebdo weekly said the Kuwaiti group will withdraw the two […]

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COP28: Global donors pledge $777m to defeat neglected tropical diseases in Africa

Global donors pledged Sunday December 3 at the 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum, held part of the ongoing COP28 in the UAE, a collective $777.2 million to help control, eliminate, and eradicate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa. The event hosted by Reaching the Last Mile (RLM), the global health initiative driven by the […]

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Morocco’s King starts an official visit to UAE Monday, an opportunity to give new momentum to a multidimensional cooperation, a strategic partnership

King Mohammed VI will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates as of Monday. The official visit takes place at the invitation of the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyan. The announcement came in a press release published this Sunday by the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery. Morocco and […]

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Morocco amplifies Africa’s voice at COP28

Morocco has once again championed climate action in favor of Africa, urging active solidarity with the countries of the continent as they seek to meet their own socio-economic and sustainable development goals. In an address to the UN climate summit COP28 in Dubai, King Mohammed VI reiterated Morocco’s pledge to help the African continent address […]

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ICESCO to provide financial support to Palestinian students in Morocco

The Rabat-based Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) will provide financial grants to the Palestinian students attending Universities and Institutes in Morocco. The initiative, announced as part of the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, is meant to offer support to the Palestinian students amid the challenging circumstances […]

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COP28: King Mohammed VI pleads for a pact for action to address climate challenges

King Mohammed VI has addressed a message to the World Climate Action Summit, held as part of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) being held in Dubai, United Arab Emiraters, wherin he pleads for a pact for action to address the climate challenges.   Here […]

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COP28: Morocco’s King represented at World Climate Action Summit in Dubai by Princess Lalla Hasnaa

King Mohammed VI is represented by Princess Lalla Hasnaa at the World Climate Action Summit, held as part of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which kicked off on Friday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Summit opened with speeches by the UN Secretary-General Antonio […]