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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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Grand Mufti of Al-Quds commends Morocco’s support to Palestinian People

The Grand Mufti of Al-Quds and the Palestinian territories, the Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Muhammed Hussein, commended on Sunday in Ramallah, Morocco’s support to the Palestinian people, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. Sheikh Muhammed Hussein, who was received by Morocco’s ambassador to Palestine, Abderrahim Meziane, paid tribute […]

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Mauritania fully backs Morocco-led regional integration initiatives

In joining Morocco’s Atlantic initiative and the gas pipeline project, Mauritania has expressed full support for regional economic integration and taken its distances vis-à-vis Algeria’s schemes aiming to isolate Morocco in its neighborhood. The recent meeting between King Mohammed VI and Mauritanian President V Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani in Casablanca sent a reassuring message […]

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Spain highly appreciates Moroccan King’s efforts to promote regional stability – Spanish PM

Spain highly appreciates King Mohammed VI’s efforts to promote progress in Morocco and champion regional stability, President of the Spanish Government said. Pedro Sanchez, speaking to the media on the sidelines of the International Socialist Congress, held on Saturday in Rabat, welcomed the excellent ties between Morocco and Spain, “two brotherly neighboring countries who share […]

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Washington okays sale of guided bombs & advanced air-to-air missiles to Morocco

U.S. State Department has approved new weapons sales to Morocco worth over $174 million, showing U.S. strong support to a major ally and strategic partner, described as an important force for political stability and economic progress in North Africa. The announcement was made Friday by U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency in a press release. The […]

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Chilean parliamentary delegation impressed by development momentum in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab

Members of a delegation from the Chilean Parliament have praised the socio-economic achievements and the development momentum in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region in different fields. During the visit to the region, the Chilean delegation, led by the Speaker of Chile’s Chamber of Deputies, Karol Cariola, and the Vice-President of the Chilean Senate, Matias Walker, expressed […]

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Mauritania backs Morocco’s atlantic initiative and gas pipeline

Mauritania will work together with Morocco to advance royal projects aiming to boost connectivity including the Atlantic initiative to offer landlocked Sahel states access to the Atlantic and a gas pipeline project that will connect Nigeria to Morocco benefiting 13 west African states. This came in a royal office statement following talks between King Mohammed […]

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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 to invest $230 million in new Mogador resort

Morocco is planning to build a new Mogador resort, near Essaouira, for a total investment on $230 million. The new resort will be funded by a consortium of investors, including Samih Sawiri, Hussain Al Nowais, and Hossam El Shaer, who committed to fund 50% of the investment, the head of the government office said in […]