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New family code to ensure justice, equality, harmony with Islamic precepts and universal values – King says

King Mohammed chaired on Monday a new working session to follow up on the reform of the family code. Building on the achievements of the 2004 code, the King urged that the adoption of the new family law should be permeated by justice, equality, solidarity and harmony with the percepts of Islam and universal values. […]

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Morocco: King Mohammed VI Instructs Holistic Approach for Family Code Revision

King Mohammed VI has announced clear directives for the revision of Morocco’s Family Code, underlining the need for a balanced and holistic reform that aligns with the country’s religious precepts and contemporary social needs. In a meeting held at the Royal Palace in Casablanca this Monday, the king instructed the government to communicate the details […]

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Water stress, mobility, digital transition, challenges hindering Moroccan regions’ development

Managing the water stress crisis, developing the transportation and mobility system, and adhering to the digital transition process are among the challenges and risks that must be tackled because they hinder development efforts in the Kingdom’s regions, King Mohammed VI said. “Needless to say, water stress is a challenge for all stakeholders, regions and local […]

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Morocco’s King sends condolences message to French President following devastating cyclone Chido in Mayotte

King Mohammed VI has expressed his sincere condolences and solidarity in a message to French President Emmanuel Macron following the devastating Cyclone Chido that hit the Mayotte archipelago. “In this painful moment for your nation, I extend my sincere condolences and, through you, to the French people and the grief-stricken families, my deepest compassion,” the […]

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Arab Parliament commends King Mohammed VI for his efforts to defend Palestinian cause

The Arab Parliament has lauded the leading role and sustained efforts of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in defending the Palestinian cause. In a resolution on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories issued, on Saturday in Cairo, at a plenary session, the Arab Parliament also highlighted the work of Bayt Mal Al-Quds […]

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Morocco’s King undergoes surgery on his left shoulder following a fall

King Mohammed VI has suffered a fall during a usual sporting activity on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The fall traumatized his left shoulder, causing a fracture to the humerus, a statement by his medical team said. The fracture required surgery, which was successfully performed the same day at the Royal Palace Clinic in Rabat. Following […]

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King Mohammed VI represented at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony by Prince Moulay Rachid

King Mohammed VI was represented by Prince Moulay Rachid at the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral, held in Paris on Saturday. Upon his arrival at the cathedral’s forecourt, Prince Moulay Rachid was welcomed by President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron. Following the ceremonial opening of the cathedral doors by the Archbishop of Paris […]

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King highlights significance of Morocco’s transitional justice experience

King Mohammed VI underscored Morocco’s transitional justice experience and the equity and reconciliation commission as a crucial “building block” in the transition to democracy, in the consolidation of the rule of law and of institutions, and in the protection of freedoms. This came in a Royal letter to the participants in an international symposium on […]

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King Mohammed VI represented at One Water Summit in Riyadh

King Mohammed VI is represented at the One Water Summit, which opened this Tuesday in Riyadh, by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch. The summit is addressing the global scarcity of water resources and the related challenges. The One Water Summit, held alongside the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United […]