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Coronavirus: Moroccans’ inspiring solidarity and generosity

It is true that in times of crisis and disasters, people come together, comfort each other and unite against common threats. In Morocco, the coronavirus pandemic has triggered unprecedented acts of solidarity, and generosity, bringing out the best of Moroccan people. As most Moroccans are staying at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the […]

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Morocco: Military medical teams to participate in fight against Covid-19

Military medical teams will take part, at the instruction of King Mohammed VI, in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, alongside their civilian counterparts.   King Mohammed VI, Supreme Chief and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), gave his high instructions so that military medical teams join their civilian counterparts […]

Finance Headlines Maghreb Morocco

Morocco-Covid 19: $200 million donation from Al Mada Holding

On the proposal of its main shareholder, the Al Mada Board of Directors donated more than $200 million to the special fund dedicated to the management of the Coronavirus pandemic in Morocco. This important initiative translates the great interest and commitment of King Mohammed VI in managing the Coronavirus crisis, which is affecting the Kingdom. […]

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Coronavirus: Morocco’s King follows up closely evolution of situation

King Mohammed VI chaired, on Tuesday in Casablanca, a meeting focusing on the country’s management of the Coronavirus pandemic and on the actions to be taken according to the evolution of the situation. The meeting is part of the continuous follow-up by the Moroccan Sovereign of the evolution of this pandemic, from the beginning of […]

Business Headlines Maghreb Morocco

Morocco eases financial burden on enterprises to mitigate Covid-19 repercussions

Morocco will exempt enterprises from paying their contribution to the pension fund CNSS and will grant them a debt moratorium as part of measures to offset economic impact of the coronavirus, the Moroccan coronavirus economic monitoring committee said in a statement. King Mohammed VI instructed the government on Sunday to create a $1 billion fund […]

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Coronavirus: Morocco closes mosques, other public places

King Mohammed VI decided, in line with a Fatwa by the concerned Authority of the Higher Council of Ulemas, that mosques in Morocco will be closed for all prayer times, including the midday Friday prayers, until further notice.   The decision to close all mosques amid the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) enters into […]

Finance Headlines Maghreb Morocco

Morocco sets up $1 billion special fund for management of Coronavirus pandemic

Morocco will set up a $1 billion (10 billion DH) special fund for the management of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Royal Office said in statement issued this Sunday that King Mohammed VI gave his high instructions to the government “to create immediately a special fund dedicated to the management of the Coronavirus pandemic.” “The earmarked […]

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Panama: Chief Rabbi hails Moroccan King’s vision of inter-religious coexistence

The Chief Rabbi of Panama, David Perets, commended King Mohammed VI for his sustained efforts to promote coexistence between different religions, pointing out that the Monarch’s vision is “worthy of appreciation and emulation.” Through the institution of the Commandery of the Faithful, the King is the supreme representative of the Nation and the symbol of […]

Headlines Libya Maghreb Morocco

Libyan Envoy delivers message from Speaker of Tobruk-based Parliament to King Mohammed VI

Speaker of the Tobruk-based House of Representatives, Aquila Saleh, has addressed a message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan east-based government, Abdelhadi Lahouij, at a meeting Friday in Rabat. In a statement to the media after the meeting, […]

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Access to health services in Fez to be improved with new medical center

Access to health services in Fez, particularly in Zouagha district, will be improved with the setting up of a new community medical center. Actually, King Mohammed VI on Wednesday launched the construction works of this community medical Center – Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity in Zouagha and gave his instructions for the construction of two […]