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Washington called on Thursday for the “immediate withdrawal” of Russian and Turkish forces from the country. This concerns both the military and mercenaries. A firm statement by the new Biden administration that contrasts with that of the previous administration. This very strong statement against the Russian and Turkish military presence in Libya was made by […]
Morocco is one of France’s major allies in the fight against radical Islam, a fight where France must be pragmatic and surround itself with friendly countries, states General Dominique Trinquand. In a column published Thursday by Marianne.net, General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the military mission to the UN, believes that Morocco and the UAE, […]
The United Arab Emirates has held up issuance of entry visa to 13 countries including Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia reportedly on security grounds. The move, come into effect on November 18, concerns all types of visas, whether professional or tourist. The Gulf country took the decision because of security concern, according to press reports. The […]
The opening Wednesday of a UAE Consulate General in Laayoune will give a new impetus to the “solid and strategic” relations between the two countries, said Emirati FM, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. “This act is an indication of the long-standing and strategic nature that has always marked the ties between our two countries,” […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially inaugurated its Consulate General in Laayoune, in the Moroccan Sahara, this Wednesday, November 4. The inauguration ceremony of the diplomatic representation was co-chaired by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and the UAE ambassador to Rabat El Assri Al Asri Saeed Ahmed Al Dhaheri. The UAE thus becomes the first […]
Tunisia received Monday 18 tons of the medical supply offered by the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to help the North African country in its fight against the covid-19 pandemic. An aircraft loaded with protective gears for covid-19 and two artificial respirators landed in capital Tunis international airport Monday morning. A military source told local […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will inaugurate its Consulate General in Laayoune, in the Moroccan Sahara, on Wednesday, November 4, Le360 news outlet reported, citing a governmental source. The same source confirmed that the Emirati Foreign Minister, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is expected in Laayoune to chair the inauguration ceremony of the diplomatic representation. […]
The sovereign decision of the United Arab Emirates to open a consulate in the southern Moroccan city of Laayoune has completely shattered the polisario and Algeria. They were gobsmacked by the move which suggests that other Arab countries will follow suit as did several African countries. So far, 16 African countries from all regions of […]
The UAE will open a consulate in Laayoune in a move that signals strong ties of brotherliness and firm support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, the Royal Cabinet said in a statement. The decision came after a phone conversation between King Mohammed VI and his Brother Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed […]
The UN acting envoy to Libya, Stephenie Williams has called for sanctions to be slapped on individuals who might spoil inter-Libyan talks next month to foster the formation of a unity government, Libya Observer reports. “Frankly, you need a unified executive if you want to move toward national elections, because you need a national government […]