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King Mohammed VI Outlines Morocco’s New Development Model as Key Growth Driver

King Mohammed VI drew up on Tuesday the broad lines of Morocco’s new development model, which will be the driving force of inclusive growth, social equity and sustainable development.   In his speech to the Nation marking the 66th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, the Monarch shed more light on […]

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Advanced Regionalization to Give Momentum to Productive Investment Projects – King

King Mohammed VI has pointed out Tuesday that advanced regionalization and administrative devolution would give a new momentum to local productive investment projects, deploring the fact that despite the efforts made and the legislation adopted, many matters are still being dealt with in Rabat, at central government level.   Because of the slow pace in […]

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King renews call to develop, support rural world

King Mohammed VI on Tuesday renewed the call to promote the development in the rural areas, support the inhabitants of these areas and respond to their pressing needs, as the segments of Moroccan society most affected by difficult living conditions reside, for the most part, in rural areas and in the suburbs.   “I have […]

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King Mohammed VI Seeks to Make of the New Development Model a New Social Contract

The new development model King Mohammed VI seeks to establish in Morocco is a new social pact where the Moroccan citizen is at the heart of the development process and is the ultimate goal of development.   In a speech he delivered Tuesday evening from the North-eastern city of Al Hoceima on the celebration of […]

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ANOCA Awards King Mohammed VI Olympic African Order of Merit

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has awarded the Olympic African Order of Merit to King Mohammed VI.   The distinction was handed over to Prince Moulay Rachid by ANOCA President, Algerian Mustapha Berraf, on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 12th African Games Monday. Prince Moulay Rachid presided over […]

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Makdessi children expected in Morocco this week for summer camps

Fifty children from Al-Quds are expected in Morocco this week to take part in the yearly summer camps organized by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency. This year’s edition will be held August 15-28 in the cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan. The 50 Palestinian children, accompanied by 5 supervisors, will have a heavy schedule […]

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Morocco’s Trade with Africa could triple with AfCFTA – Conjuncture Center

With the effective establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), trade between Morocco and Africa, which currently account for 5.4% of commercial transactions, could triple in the long term, according to the Moroccan Center of Conjuncture (CMC). The launch of the AfCFTA after long negotiations reflects the desire to foster the continent’s economic […]

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French Pdt: Exceptional Moroccan-French Partnership Strengthened under King Mohammed VI’s Reign

The exceptional Moroccan-French partnership has been strengthened further under the reign of King Mohammed VI, said French President Emmanuel Macron in a congratulation message sent to the Moroccan Sovereign on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his enthronement.   President Macron expressed hope that the partnership between the two countries will continue to flourish […]

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Morocco: New Director for Royal Protocol and Chancellery

King Mohammed VI has appointed Abdelali Belkacem Director of the Royal Protocol and Chancellery. The announcement was made by the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery in a statement made public Friday. King Mohammed VI has appointed Abdelali Belkacem, Special Advisor to the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery, Director of […]

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King Mohammed VI pays tribute to former leftist Prime Minister

On the twentieth anniversary of his rule, King Mohammed paid tribute to a patriotic leader who served the homeland with abnegation, former prime minister Abderrahmane EL Youssoufi. Royal Tribute In an address to 1839 newly graduated officers from various military and paramilitary institutes, King Mohammed VI baptised the cohort after Abderrahmane El youssoufi in tribute […]