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[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco officially reopened its embassy in Damascus last Sunday, resuming full diplomatic operations following a 13-year closure. The Moroccan monarch announced the decision to reopen the embassy during his speech at the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad on May 17. The move is set to “open broader perspectives in the historical relations between our two countries and our two peoples,” the King said. Morocco originally closed its Damascus embassy in 2012 during the Syrian civil war, joining many other countries that suspended diplomatic operations due to the conflict. The civil war followed protests by the Syrian…
[ad_1] Mauritania is preparing to reestablish diplomatic relations with Israel, according to a report by news platform Semafor, signaling a major diplomatic shift in North Africa and the broader Middle East. The announcement is expected to be made during a high-level summit hosted at the White House, part of a renewed US effort to expand normalization agreements between Israel and African nations. Mauritania, a Muslim country and Arab League member, previously cut ties with Israel in 2010 following the Gaza conflict. The potential restoration of relations would mark a significant step in the ongoing expansion of the Abraham Accords that…
[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco seeks to boost energy efficiency in the handicraft sector, a joint statement from the Secretary of State for Handicrafts and the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) asserted yesterday. Lahcen Essady, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Director General of AMEE Mohamed Benyahia presided over the signing of an agreement on Tuesday, which aims to implement energy-saving projects within a comprehensive approach that integrates energy efficiency, resource optimization, and decarbonization. The framework agreement focuses on reducing the consumption of firewood and gas in handicraft activities. The partnership covers supporting artisans in optimizing their energy consumption, promoting…
[ad_1] Morocco is planning to build a $700 million LNG terminal on its Mediterranean coast, alongside a network of pipelines, a strategic game-changer project that will reshape the regional energy dynamic. The new pipelines will link the future LNG terminal in Nador City directly to an existing pipeline connecting Morocco to Spain. This strategic connection also aims to serve industrial hubs in Mohammedia and Kenitra cities. Morocco has launched an international tender for the terminal project and set a deadline of July 23 for companies to submit their proposals. According to experts, this project is expected to foster Morocco’s position…
[ad_1] Rabat – The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has announced that strong thunderstorms are expected today, in several regions of the country. According to a weather alert classified as “orange level,” heavy rain between 15 and 30 millimeters is forecast, along with strong winds and possible hail. The storms are expected to affect the provinces of Taza, Taourirt, Guercif, Jerada, Ifrane, Khenifra, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, and Azilal. The warning is in effect from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. today. Morocco has been experiencing unstable and extreme weather conditions in recent weeks. The country has been…
[ad_1] A high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation paid lately a working visit to California to further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and deepened ties between the U.S. and Morocco, said the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) in a press release. The mission also opened new avenues for collaboration and future trade opportunities. “This visit was an important step in further strengthening agricultural ties between Morocco and the U.S.,” NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said. “It’s clear there is a strong appetite on both sides to build long-term trade relationships grounded in shared values and innovation.” The visit built on NASDA’s…
[ad_1] At a political rally in Agadir on July 5, Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), decided to offer young Moroccan women some advice: forget school, forget work. Just get married. “Girls, stop saying ‘we’ll study, work, and then get married,’” he said from the stage. “You can do all that after marriage. But if you miss the chance to marry, your education won’t matter. You’ll end up like a lonely seagull.” The comment would be laughable if it weren’t coming from a former Prime Minister, and if it didn’t prove, once again, how far…
[ad_1] Sunderland are interested in signing West Ham centre-back Nayef Aguerd, with Ligue 1 side Marseille currently leading the race. Aguerd, 29, is under contract with West Ham until 2027 but has spent the season on loan at Real Sociedad. His future looks likely to lie away from London as West Ham are reportedly ready to cash in on a number of players to raise cash for new recruits following the poor results and performances of the last season. Sunderland, recently promoted to the Premier League, is eager to strengthen its ranks to compete among the elite and sees the…
[ad_1] Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) has launched the “Green Assets Cluster”, a strategic move seeking to position the city as a leading hub for carbon markets in Africa. The announcement of this landmark initiative was made Tuesday by CFCA Director General Saïd Ibrahimi during a conference held in Casablanca on “Scaling up carbon market in Africa: Shaping fair and effective markets”. The event was marked by the presence of Minister for Energy Transition & Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, and EU Ambassador to Morocco, Patricia Llombart Cussac. A carbon market is a specialized type of financial market. Carbon markets facilitate…
[ad_1] Kawkab of Marrakech announced its separation from its coach, Reda Hakim, despite his success in leading the team back to the Botola Pro first division. Rachid Taoussi will now take over as the new head for the next season. On the evening of Monday, July 7, the club’s board met with Reda Hakam to reach a mutual agreement to terminate the contract amicably, following a decision by club president Idriss Hanifa. Hanifa is now set to meet Taoussi to finalize contract details and begin pre-season preparation as the club aspires to ensure a successful return to the Moroccan top…