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King Mohammed VI sends written message to Emir of Qatar

King Mohammed VI has sent a written message to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The message focuses on ways to strengthen and develop bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, reports the Qatari News Agency, QNA. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, Deputy Emir of the State of Qatar, received the […]

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Chinese Midea Group contemplates acquiring Electrolux Group’s Egyptian Zanussi

The Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer Midea Group is considering acquiring the Swedish appliances manufacturer Electrolux Group’s Zanussi brand and its assets in Egypt, reports say. Electrolux Group announced mid last month plans to exit the Egyptian market. The company indicated that it is preparing to sell its factories in Egypt, which produce the main appliances […]

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King Mohammed VI addresses written message to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

King Mohammed VI has sent a written message to his brother Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Council of Ministers. The message focuses on the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples, and on ways of strengthening and consolidating […]

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China’s Sentury to launch construction works of Morocco’s first tire plant this August

Sentury Tire, a Chinese tire manufacturing giant, will build a first Morocco tire facility in the North of the country, 35 km from Tanger-Med port, Africa’s largest container port which handles over half of all cargo going through Moroccan ports. The deal okaying the plant breaking ground and operationalization was signed by the company’s manager […]

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Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency to empower city’s families through small-scale productive projects

Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency will support and empower Al-Quds families through small-scale productive projects under an agreement signed Wednesday with Al-Quds Governorate. The agreement, which was initialed by the Agency’s Coordinator of Programs and Projects in Al-Quds, Ismail Ramli, and the Vice Governor of Al-Quds, Abdellah Sayyam, aims to support and empower families […]

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Tourism: ONMT partners with Wego to promote Moroccan destination

Moroccan National Tourism Office has partnered with Wego, a leading online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to promote the Moroccan destination, offering travelers unforgettable holiday experiences thanks to its captivating landscapes, rich heritage and warm hospitality. Mamoun Hmedan, Wego Chief Commercial Director, said: “We are excited to embark our partnership […]

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A nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East, fundamental for peace, Morocco says

Morocco has called on Tuesday for the creation of a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, seeing it as fundamental to peace and security in the region. The call was launched by Morocco’s permanent representative in Vienna, Azzeddine Farhane, when he was presenting the Kingdom’s statement […]

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Japan contributes 900,000 euros to Madagascar’s election basket Fund

Japan has provided Madagascar with 900,000 euros to go into the basket Fund set up by the UNDP, earmarked to back the electoral process. The African country is set to hold presidential elections in November 2023 and subsequent legislatives and municipal polls. The UNDP has set up the basket to mobilize funds for the electoral […]

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Zimbabwe could become world’s No. 5 lithium producer, buoyed by $1bn Chinese investment

After spending more than US$1 billion to acquire mining sites in Zimbabwe over the past two years, massive Chinese investment could help catapult Zimbabwe to become the world’s fifth biggest primary producer of the material that’s vital to battery electric vehicles and the green revolution, mining consultancy CRU said. The investments by Chinese companies, including […]

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Morocco’s Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, Islamic Supreme Council of Al-Quds partner to promote education in Holy City

Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, a Moroccan charity focused on the development of the Al-Quds, and the Islamic Supreme Council of Al-Quds signed a cooperation agreement meant to support education in the holy city of Al Quds. The agreement, initialed by the Agency’s Programs and Projects Coordinator in Al-Quds, Ismail Ramli, and the Chairman […]