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King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany following the death of former German President and former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Horst Köhler. In his message, the Sovereign expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Köhler, highlighting that the Kingdom of Morocco honors […]
The ongoing development projects in Morocco meant the country had to import more equipment and semi-finished products in 2024, leading to an expansion of the trade deficit by 7.3% at 300 billion dirhams ($30 bln). Imports at $76.1 billion outweighed exports at $43 billion, the foreign exchange regulator said. Morocco’s leading exports were cars and […]
The ongoing reform of the Moroccan family code confirms the Kingdom’s role as a “leader” in the Muslim world in terms of equal rights and adapting to the country’s social, economic and cultural developments, said vice-president of the American Foreign Policy Council, Ilan Berman. “Morocco has long been a leader in the Muslim world, in […]
A groundbreaking $18.8 million rural development program is set to transform 16 Moroccan villages into world-class tourist destinations by 2026, marking one of the most significant investments in the country’s rural tourism sector. The comprehensive initiative aims to revolutionize rural tourism while preserving the authentic character of these distinctive locations, bringing sustainable economic growth to […]
The Moroccan national team claimed first place in the second Arab Championship for Mathematics and Logic Games in the junior category (U14s) held in Tunis. The Moroccan team, participating remotely, secured three gold medals grabbed by Ismail Abkkari, Yahya El Ouafi, and Yahya Ajbar, and one bronze medal won by Lina Laman. Sixteen Arab countries […]
Morocco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has released a comprehensive report highlighting the physical, mental, and social impacts of excessive digital technology use among children. The report reveals concerning trends in digital consumption and recommends significant legislative reforms. According to CESE’s findings, as relayed by the news outlet Le360, approximately 90% of Moroccans use […]
The Yemeni government remains firmly committed to achieving peace in line with the agreed roadmap, brokered by Saudi Arabia and Oman, Yemeni Foreign Minister Shayea Mohsen Al-Zindani said Friday in Rabat. Speaking at a joint press conference with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita, following the 6th session of the Moroccan-Yemeni Joint Commission, Al-Zindani stressed that […]
The Governor of Al-Quds, Adnan Ghait, praised on Saturday in Tangier, the unwavering support of King Mohammed VI and the Kingdom of Morocco for Al-Quds and its inhabitants. Adnan Ghait, who was attending the opening of an exhibition by Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, held on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the Executive […]
The President of Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, called for greater commitment to protecting migrants’ rights in Africa. Speaking in Rabat Friday at the opening of a working group meeting on migration within the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI), Bouayach highlighted the urgency of migration situation on the […]
The strategic partnership between Morocco and the European Union (EU) is stable and beneficial for the citizens on both sides, said, on Friday in Rabat, Mariya Gabriel, Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP). In a statement to the press following a meeting with Aziz Akhannouch, President of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), […]