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The UAE to become first Arab nation with consulate in Morocco’s Sahara

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 […]

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US rejects ex- Algerian FM’s appointment as head of UN Special Envoy to war-torn Libya

The United States has opposed the choice of former Algerian foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra as UN Special Envoy to crisis-hit neighboring Libya to replace Lebanese Ghassan Salame, who resigned in March. A UN diplomat who asked not be named because not allowed to speak on the matter told AFP that during Wednesday UN closed session […]

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Diplomacy: UAE passport, most powerful in the Arab world

The  United Arab Emirates (UAE) has retained its rank as the Arab country with the most powerful passport in the Middle East on Passport index with a score of 126. The rankings published by Arton capital places the  gulf country in the 26th position on the global rankings. Emiratis can visit 126 countries on visa-free […]

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Qatar: Financial impact begins, Germany warns of military powder keg

The growing diplomatic rift between Qatar and other regional Doha as S&P downgraded its credit rating from AA to AA- while warning that further steps in this vein could follow. The decision was made late on Wednesday. The crisis has also reflected on the country’s stock market as it slipped by 9%. The riyal has […]

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GCC Countries, Promising Market for Morocco’s Fisheries Exports

Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) offer an alternative market that may reduce Morocco’s dependence on exports to Europe, the Moroccan finance ministry said in a study. The study highlights the promising prospects for fisheries exports to the GCC countries and shows the rising fisheries consumptions trends in these countries. The study notes that […]

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Morocco Makes Major Strides in Economic liberalization (Report)

Morocco continues to make notable progress in economic liberalization, according to 2017 Index of Economic Freedom created by the Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal. The North African country, which ranked 8th in Africa and 86th globally, is benefiting from a commitment to economic reforms that encourage a dynamically evolving private sector, says the annual […]

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Libya: Abu Dhabi bolsters support for Haftar

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Monday underlined endorsement for Libya’s Field Marshal Haftar as Abu Dhabi crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hailed the army commander for defeating terrorists in Benghazi. Al Nahyan, also deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces was glorious of visiting Haftar who is seeking support from a […]

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Morocco, Fourth in World Destinations per Flights to or From Europe- Euronews

Morocco was ranked in 2016 fourth in world destination per flights to or from European airports after the United States, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, said Euronews. In an article on the increasing airport security cooperation between Morocco and Europe, Euronews shed light on the importance of Casablanca’s airport as a hub that hosted […]

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Emirati’s Strata Eyes Morocco to Channel Supply to Europe

United Arab Emirates-based aero-structures manufacturing company is eyeing investment in Morocco to ease supplies to its European market. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO Badr Al Olama in a statement to Reuters. “We are looking for a country near Europe, I have mentioned Morocco,” Al Olama said. Strata is owned by Mubadala Aerospace […]