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[ad_1] The 15th edition of PURE Life Experiences, the annual gathering of the world’s leading luxury travel designers, kicked off today in Marrakech and will run through September 11, bringing together the foremost visionaries in global experiential travel. As the world’s premier event for high-end, meaningful travel, PURE has, over the past 15 years, cultivated a bold and inspiring community. Each year, this global network converges in Marrakech to exchange ideas, build purposeful connections, and shape the future of luxury hospitality. This event is more than just a trade show – it is a reflection of a shared belief that…

[ad_1] Arthur Ashe Stadium will host the US Open final on Sunday evening as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet in their third successive Grand Slam title match. The rivalry, dubbed “Sin-caraz”, began in New York three years ago when Alcaraz edged a five-set thriller in the quarter-finals. Since then, the pair have established themselves as the dominant forces of men’s tennis. The game will start at 19:00 GMT+1 (Morocco time), and fans can catch the action live on BeIN Sports MENA, BeIN Sports France, and ESPN. Form and context Sinner, 24, defended his Australian Open title this year before…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco placed its Atlantic Initiative at the center of discussions during the 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit, presenting it as a concrete example of effective South-South cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean. Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the UN-ECA, Mohammed Arrouchi, who led the Moroccan delegation, described the Atlantic Initiative as a project that goes beyond providing landlocked African countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean. It also aims to create an integrated network of infrastructure to make the Atlantic a shared space for trade and development for both regions. Arrouchi detailed that Morocco…

[ad_1] St Andrews  – Morocco is sharing its artistic excellence as Guest of Honor at the 36th São Paulo Biennial, a prestigious and renowned art event currently taking place in Brazil.  Moroccan artists and curators will play an integral role in the Biennial. Co-curating the event is Moroccan national Alya Sebti, who has also co-curated Maniesta of Marseille, the Daraka Biennial, and the 5th edition of the Marrakesh Biennial.  In an interview with MAP, Alya Sebi said this range of Moroccan artists are symbolic of intergenerational dialogue in creative settings, like the Biennial.  “The Moroccan participation fully illustrated this mission:…

[ad_1] The Royal Atlantic Initiative, a concrete example of effective South-South cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, was highlighted during the 2nd Africa-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Summit. Speaking at the Summit, held in Addis Ababa this Sunday sept.7, Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Mohammed Arrouchi, emphasized that the Royal Atlantic Initiative represents a tangible embodiment of active and united South-South cooperation. The initiative not only aims to provide landlocked African countries with access to the Atlantic Ocean but also to establish an integrated infrastructure ecosystem that would transform the Atlantic…

[ad_1] St Andrews – Since August 11, over 2,000 National Guard troops have patrolled the streets of America’s capital, following US President Donald Trump’s declaration of a crime emergency in the city.  The “Free DC” or “We are all DC” protests are in response to the recent heavy federal crackdown in Washington, DC The Trump administration has notoriously threatened to evict the homeless, deport immigrants, and eliminate crime with a heavy hand in many major American cities.  “I’m here to protest the occupation of DC,” one protestor told Reuters. “We’re opposing the authoritarian regime, and we need to get the…

[ad_1] Mali has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its northern neighbor of violating international law by shooting down a Malian military drone near the border town of Tinzaouaten. According to Mali, the incident occurred earlier this year, between 31 March and 1 April, when Algerian forces deliberately downed a reconnaissance drone within Malian territory, calling it an “act of aggression” designed to hinder operations against armed groups in the volatile Kidal region. “This flagrant aggression is the culmination of a series of hostile acts and clearly demonstrates an unhealthy collusion between terrorists…

[ad_1] Rabat – The reconstruction and rehabilitation of homes damaged by the Al Haouz earthquake has reached an unprecedented pace, with strong coordination among local authorities and stakeholders. Since February 2024, the program has rebuilt or restored around 2,620 homes, achieving a reported 85% completion rate.  Local officials project this figure will rise to 90% by the end of September and 96% within two months. In Bab Doukkala, the historic core of Marrakech’s medina, most residents have already returned to their restored homes. The rebuilt houses respect authentic Moroccan architecture while meeting anti-seismic standards, allowing life to return to normal…

[ad_1] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is seeking $2.61 billion annually to launch a 5,000-strong regional Standby Force aimed at combating terrorism, political instability, and transnational crime across the region. At a high-level meeting in Abuja, ECOWAS Ministers of Defense and Finance convened to finalize funding strategies for the ambitious counterterrorism initiative. A scaled-down initial deployment of 1,650 troops will cost $481.5 million, with full deployment targeted in subsequent phases. “The emergence of terrorist group activities within and around West Africa has become a matter of serious concern to governments and citizens of the region,” warned ECOWAS…

[ad_1] Rabat — Microsoft Azure cloud services slowed down on September 6 after underwater internet cables in the Red Sea broke. The company informed users they might face slower connections and longer wait times when using Azure services. According to converging reports, the problems started at 5:45 UTC, when two major cable systems, SMW4 and IMEWE, suffered cuts near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The impacted cables transfer internet traffic between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, handling about 17% of all global internet traffic passing through this area. In a swift response, Microsoft moved internet traffic to other routes to minimize…