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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 […]
African students pursuing education abroad are facing heightened scrutiny as the United States and United Kingdom ramp up enforcement of immigration compliance, raising concerns about travel equity and academic opportunity. In the U.K., the Home Office has launched a campaign warning tens of thousands of international students — many from Africa — about overstaying visas. […]
After having organized summer camps for dozens of Maqdessi children in Morocco, Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency has donated school backpacks to Palestinian students bringing back smile to them on the occasion of the start of the new school year. The operation of distribution of school backpacks was launched Sunday in the village of Nabi […]
Morocco has emerged as a significant cultural force internationally, deploying strategic soft power initiatives through music, cinema, and artistic expression. The North African kingdom’s carefully orchestrated approach combines institutional support with grassroots creative energy to project a distinctive cultural identity across African, European, and Middle Eastern markets. The Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira, recognized […]
A renewed wave of pan-Africanism is sweeping the Caribbean, manifesting through increased tourism, cultural exchanges, and ambitious economic partnerships as island nations seek to reconnect with their ancestral continent, centuries after the transatlantic slave trade. The movement extends beyond symbolic gestures, with Caribbean governments pursuing concrete initiatives including proposed shared currencies and enhanced trade links […]