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The Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are an opportunity to showcase the “immense” diversity, vibrance, and economic potential of Morocco and Africa, underlined the United Nations . On the eve of the meetings hosted by Marrakesh (Oct 9-15), Junhua applauded the leadership being shown by Morocco […]
Parliamentarian Tesh Sidi of the Spanish Sumar Party, closely associated with the terrorist Polisario group, has justified the bombings and assassinations carried out by Hamas in Israel on Saturday, prompting calls for her resignation. Tesh Sidi, a sympathizer of the pseudo “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” and a deputy of Sumar in the Spanish Congress, has […]
Morocco has expressed its deep concern at the deterioration of the situation and the outbreak of military action in the Gaza Strip, condemned attacks against civilians wherever they may be, and called for an immediate halt to all acts of violence. A statement issued this Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Morocco which […]
Secretary General of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al-Cheikh has commended the firm and unwavering support of King Mohammed VI to the Palestinian cause and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. “The Moroccan stance regarding the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital is […]
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, arrived in Marrakech on Friday afternoon leading an IMF delegation, to take part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF, scheduled for October 09-15. Georgieva, who was greeted at Marrakech-Menara international airport by Minister of Economy & Finance, Nadia […]
Marrakech, the Red city, has been well-prepared to host the IMF-World Bank annual meetings, a few weeks after a devastating earthquake killed some 3000 people. The city was spared the severe damage suffered in the Atlas Mountains where whole villages have been wiped out. Moroccans raced the clock removing the rubble and making a facelift […]
World leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, Pratt & Whitney, invested $100 million in a plant that underscores the development of the aeronautical industry in the country. The 120,000 m2 plant will be ready in 12 months and would employ 200 people, Morocco’s industry ministry said. Pending […]
One month after a devastating earthquake, Moroccans jubilated at the news of the country co-hosting the 2030 together with Spain and Portugal. Beyond the sports significance, the tournament will give a much needed boost to Morocco’s economy as it forges ahead with earthquake reconstruction and as it also plans to meet its new development model […]
Several petitioners have denounced, at the United Nations, the continuing human rights violations committed by the Polisario in the Tindouf camps against women and children, praising the realistic autonomy plan offered by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. Addressing the UN fourth committee convening in New York, Ms. Amanda DiCianni, from […]
Former British Foreign Service Officer, Arthur Snell, has described Morocco as a rising power, saying the country, which was rocked last month by powerful quake, remains undeterred and is now preparing to host the IMF-WB annual meetings from 9 to 15 October 2023. In an Op-Ed posted by U.S. Newsmax TV channel, Mr. Snell, who […]