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[ad_1] Moroccan watermelon exports to the European Union have soared by more than 53%, according to trade data from Euroestacom, positioning Morocco as the EU’s leading supplier of the fruit ahead of Spain. Between January and June, Morocco shipped over 130,000 tons of watermelons to EU markets, up from approximately 85,000 tons during the same period the previous year, the same source said. This sharp increase follows a dip in 2024, marking a strong rebound for the sector, it said. The main destinations for Moroccan watermelons were Spain and France, where the fruit is in high demand during the summer…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Forty countries have collectively delivered a powerful diplomatic statement at the United Nations, firmly reaffirming their unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara provinces. The Central African Republic, speaking on behalf of this substantial coalition, read out the joint statement during the general debate of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. “We reaffirm our constant and unwavering support to the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over its southern provinces,” the Central African diplomat declared. The coalition also expressed backing for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, which the Security Council has deemed…

[ad_1] Morocco has strongly condemned Israel’s heinous aggression on Doha and denounced the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. Morocco reiterated, in a statement issued this Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its full solidarity with the State of Qatar against anything liable to jeopardize its security, its territorial integrity, and the peace of its citizens and residents. Qatar has condemned the “cowardly” Israeli attack, calling it a blatant violation of international law. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] Morocco’s University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) inaugurated Monday in New York its United States Global Hub in a bid to connect African talent and research ecosystems with global academic, entrepreneurial, and industrial partners. This new UM6P Global Hub, with offices in New York and Cambridge (Massachusetts), reflects a deliberate approach to position Africa’s sustainable development ambitions within international hubs of knowledge, capital, and technology. It seeks to deepen existing partnerships and develop new collaborations with U.S. universities and research centers and to open structured pathways for joint research projects and academic exchanges. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of this…

[ad_1] Morocco has joined the UN and several other countries in strongly condemning Israeli strikes on Qatar. In a statement from Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, the North African country described the Israeli aggression as heinous. It also firmly denounced the strike’s violation of Qatar’s sovereignty. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] In a controversial shift, the Trump administration has designated Eswatini as the new deportation destination for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant whose legal battle has spotlighted the administration’s aggressive immigration policies.Abrego, who arrived in the U.S. as a teenager and has a U.S. citizen wife and child, was previously ordered deported to Uganda. That plan collapsed after a federal judge accepted his claims of potential persecution and torture. U.S. officials have now opted for Eswatini, citing fewer legal complications, despite the country’s opaque agreement with Washington. An internal email from Homeland Security mocked Abrego’s fears, noting he claimed…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco’s ambassador to the US, Youssef Amrani, commended the inauguration of the US Global Hub of Mohamed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in New York. Amrani attended the inauguration ceremony of the UM6P new hub in the US on Monday. He said the new U hub from UM6P in the US will help strengthen ties between Morocco, Africa, and the Americas, emphasizing the importance of the new platform to connect African talent and global research ecosystems. “This is not just a university initiative, but also an investment in human capital and collaboration,” the ambassador said during the inauguration…

[ad_1] Morocco’s Vehicle Importers Association launches Auto Expo, the country’s first dedicated hybrid and electric vehicle exhibition, running September 18-28, 2025, at Casablanca’s AUDA Space. The event signals Morocco’s strategic positioning in global automotive electrification while pursuing membership in an exclusive group of five to six nations with complete electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities. The eleven-day exhibition spans 3,500 square meters, expecting 50,000 visitors to explore seventy hybrid and electric models from thirty-one automotive brands. Several vehicles will make their regional debuts, emphasizing Morocco’s emergence as North Africa’s sustainable mobility leader. The expo’s theme, “Drive Green, Think Future,” reflects the automotive…

[ad_1] Bank Al Maghrib’s (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, July 2025 business survey shows that the country’s industrial activity has improved. Production and sales grew across all sectors except “textile and leather,” where sales stagnated, BAM reported in its latest monthly industrial survey. Under these conditions, the Capacity Utilization Rate (CUR) reached 79%, marking a slight increase from the previous month, the central bank noted. Orders recorded growth, with increases in “agri-food” and “mechanical and metallurgy” sectors, stagnation in “chemicals and petrochemicals,” and a decline in “textile and leather.” Order books remained below normal levels overall, though the survey found above-normal…

[ad_1] Rabat – Al Akhawayn University (AUI) recently welcomed hundreds of students, researchers, and professionals from Morocco, other African countries, Europe, the Americas, and Asia for the third edition of its AI Summer School, held on campus from August 25 to 30.  The event offered a space to explore the potential of AI while reflecting on its ethical and societal responsibilities. This year’s theme, “Responsible AI: Designing with Safety, Fairness, and Impact,” framed every session. Attendees participated in lectures, workshops, and a hackathon designed to combine technical skills with critical perspectives on AI’s impact. The program began with a presentation…