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King Mohammed VI urges speeding up desalination projects powered by clean energy

King Mohammed VI underscored the need to address the water challenge by speeding up desalination projects that are powered by renewable energies. In a speech on the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne, the King underscored the pressing need to take “urgent, innovative steps in order to avoid water shortages,” following six years […]

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Morocco: King Mohammed VI celebrates a Quarter Century of Achievements and Challenges

King Mohammed VI proudly celebrated the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne. In his speech, he expressed his gratitude to God for the political, institutional, economic, and social achievements of his reign. The King highlighted efforts to consolidate Moroccan identity, ensure social cohesion, and strengthen Morocco’s position on the international stage. The King […]

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25 Years of Reign: Ports of Tanger-Med, Nador West Med & Dakhla Atlantic, changing face of Morocco

Moroccans are looking back with pride at the impressive social, economic and political achievements accomplished in the country under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. In a span of 25 years, the Kingdom has been transformed into a regional powerhouse with a highly diversified and competitive economy with a vast network of global friends, strategic […]

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Morocco in the forefront of African solidarity under King Mohammed VI reign

King Mohammed VI stands as a champion of intra-African solidarity, matching words with action through the launch of initiatives that aimed at spurring African economic integration, protecting the rights of Africans, promoting religious tolerance, and safeguarding peace and stability. Integration With more than 50 visits paid to different African countries during 25 years of his […]

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Sustainable water supply, a priority of King Mohammed VI’s reign

Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, has attached utmost priority to sustainable water management in the context of recurrent drought and adverse climate change impact. Morocco, already one of the most water-stressed globally, has seen a sharp decline in rainfall, impacting water reserves, leading to a depletion of groundwater and undermining the agricultural […]

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UAE, Morocco finalize terms of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

The United Arab Emirates and Morocco have finalized the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will usher in a new era of mutually beneficial trade and investment ties between the two countries, reported the UAE news agency WAM. UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and Morocco’s […]

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King makes of defense of Palestinian cause one of the constants of Morocco’s foreign policy

King Mohammed VI has always supported the Palestinian cause and Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to establish their independent State with Al-Quds Asharif as its capital – a State living in peace and security alongside the State of Israel. Since his accession to the throne in 1999, the Monarch, Chairman of the Al Quds […]

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AfDB supports Morocco’s Governance & Climate Change Resilience Program with €120 Mln financing

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a €120 million financing to support Morocco’s Governance and Climate Change Resilience Support Program (GCRRP) – Phase 1. The main objective of this program is to implement reforms guaranteed to boost Moroccan economy and consolidate its resilience to exogenous factors including climate […]

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Morocco, China discuss cooperation in nuclear safety

Morocco and China have discussed at a meeting in Beijing earlier this week their cooperation in nuclear safety, in a step towards bolstering international nuclear safety standards. The meeting brought together the Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR), Saïd Mouline, and Chinese Vice-Minister of Ecology and Environment […]

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Morocco forecasts a 4.6 % economic growth in 2025

Morocco forecasts economic growth to rise to 4.6% in 2025, based on current assumptions, Economy and Finance Minister, Nadia Fettah, said in Rabat on Thursday. The official, who was presenting the 2024 Budget execution, the 2025 finance bill framework and the three-year budget plan for 2025-2027 at a joint meeting of the finance committees of […]