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King Mohammed VI spurs Morocco’s renewable energy revolution

Sixteen years after Morocco announced its plan to rely on renewable energies for electricity production, the country has offered a model of hope for countries who are burdened by fossil fuel, thanks to large scale solar, wind and green hydrogen projects launched under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Morocco has increased its renewable energy […]

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Côte d’Ivoire reiterates unwavering support to Moroccanness of Sahara, hails King’s commitment to Africa

Côte d’Ivoire has reiterated its steadfast position in favor of the Moroccan Sahara, and its unwavering support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory and hailed the King’s strong commitment to peace and development in Africa. The stance was renewed by Ivorian Foreign Minister Kacou Houadja Léon Adom during a news conference […]

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King Mohammed VI spearheads Morocco’s social protection effort

King Mohammed VI has spurred a national program that puts the promotion and generalization of social safety nets at the heart of the country’s development model and as a lever of social cohesion. Under orders from the King, the government has gradually rolled out a social protection program that includes mandatory health coverage for all […]

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Morocco, 25 years of industrial development under King Mohammed VI

Twenty-five years ago, no one would have imagined that Morocco’s top exports would be cars. Morocco’s GDP, thanks to the King’s far-sighted approach, has more than doubled in a tough environment reaching some $130 billion, thanks to different economic policies spurred by the King. Industry has helped Morocco reduce dependence on the climate-vulnerable farming sector. […]

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King Mohammed VI expresses solidarity, empathy with Donald Trump after assassination attempt

King Mohammed VI expressed solidarity and empathy with former US president Donald Trump who survived an assassination attempt while on a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In a message to Trump, the King wishes Trump prompt recovery so that he can “continue to serve your great nation.” On the same occasion, the King strongly condemned political […]

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Morocco and France share commitment to advance, enrich their friendship ties – King

Morocco and France are driven by a shared commitment to enrich their deep bonds of friendship in a spirit of dialogue, trust, and mutual respect, said King Mohammed VI in a message of congratulations to President Emmanuel Macron on his country’s National Day. “Thanks to the shared determination that drives us, Morocco and France will, […]

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King reaffirms Morocco’s commitment to deepening political dialogue, consultation with the United States

King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed Morocco’s ongoing commitment to deepening political dialogue and consultation with the United States to serve both countries’ interests and contribute to peace, security and stability in the world. This came in a message of congratulations that the King has sent to President Joseph R. Biden, on the occasion of the […]

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Family Code: Morocco bars road for individual, extremist interpretations

In submitting some provisions of the new family code to be examined by the Higher Ulema Council, a constitutional body representing Moroccan Muslim scholars, King Mohammed VI bars the road to any individual interpretation or extremist exploitation of a law that should evolve in line with social developments. The Council shall issue a Fatwa, religious […]

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Palestinian officials, personalities hail Morocco’s new medical assistance as an illustration of King’s unwavering support for Palestinian Cause

Several Palestinian officials and personalities have hailed the new medical assistance dispatched to Gaza at the instruction of King Mohammed VI, saying that this royal move illustrates again the Sovereign’s unwavering support for the Palestinian Cause. These Palestinian officials and personalities expressed their thanks and gratitude to King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, […]

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Morocco sends medical supplies via land route to Gaza

king Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-quds Committee, ordered the delivery of 40 tons of medical aid in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Morocco’s foreign ministry said. The shipment will follow the same unprecedented route as the aid sent in March. In March, Morocco was the first nation to use the Kerem Shalom border crossing to […]