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Moroccan music enchanted the public during a concert organized Tuesday in the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC in a bid to celebrate dialogue and coexistence through art and musical performance. Morocco joined renowned artists from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and the Sultanate of Oman […]
A recent United Nations report has revealed that nearly 15,000 schools have been shut down across West and Central Africa, affecting the education of over 3 million children — a crisis driven by growing insecurity, conflict, and displacement. The situation is particularly dire in Nigeria and Cameroon, where violent insurgencies and protracted conflicts have forced […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has addressed a message to the Supreme Council of Ulema (Religious Scholars) on the commemoration of the 15th-century anniversary of the birth of Prophet Sidna Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon Him (PBUH), urging the Council to organize scientific activities, scholarly and outreach events, and to highlight the […]
The United Nations Chair for the Alliance of Civilizations at Morocco’s Euromed University of Fez (UEMF) was awarded the prestigious “Alliance University of the Year” prize in Prague as part of the 2025 Triple E Awards. Organized by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU), the world’s only accreditation body focused on university […]
An exhibition entitled “Arab Pop Art: Between East and West,” is held in the Washington-based Middle East Institute’s Art Gallery September 11 through January 23. The exhibition, sponsored by the Moroccan Embassy in the United States, showcases Moroccan and Arab artistic identities and cultural creativity as a universal language and bridge between nations. It shows […]
Morocco’s University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) inaugurated Monday in New York its United States Global Hub in a bid to connect African talent and research ecosystems with global academic, entrepreneurial, and industrial partners. This new UM6P Global Hub, with offices in New York and Cambridge (Massachusetts), reflects a deliberate approach to position Africa’s sustainable development […]
Morocco has secured sixth place in Forbes and Kayak’s prestigious ranking of must-visit destinations for the rest of the year 2025, positioning the North African kingdom alongside diverse locations from Nordic fjords to tropical coastlines. The comprehensive guide highlights destinations promising unforgettable experiences through unique combinations of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance. Zimbabwe […]
Amazon company has chosen Morocco for shooting season two of its thriller series “The Terminal List” starring Chris Pratt, confirming that the country has become an attractive destination for Hollywood movie-makers and producers. Filming of the TV series will take place over the next couple of months across Marrakesh, then a large part in Casablanca […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, chaired over a religious ceremony marking Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi at the Hassan Mosque in Rabat. This religious ceremony was marked by the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and panegyrics of Prophet […]
Olympique de Marseille has officially signed Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd from West Ham United in a €23 million transfer, marking the defender’s return to Ligue 1 and a significant step in his career. Aguerd, 28, brings a wealth of experience to the French club, having previously played in Ligue 1 with Dijon and Rennes before […]