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Tue, 11 May 2021 05:44:48 GMT
Fresh Dispute Erupts Between Spain and Morocco Over Western Sahara Leader
[VOA] Madrid -- A diplomatic dispute between Morocco and Spain over Madrid's decision to host a leader of the Western Saharan independence movement has soured what had been improving relations across the Mediterranean Sea.

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:39:11 GMT
The Moroccan Landscape, Traditions and Communities Behind Argan and Its Oil
[FAO] Celebrating argan trees as part of a remarkable agricultural heritage

Mon, 10 May 2021 13:18:16 GMT
Draw Marks Kickoff of the Road to Total Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2022
[CAF] The race towards African Women Football showpiece, Total Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 kicked off on Monday, 10 May 2021.

Mon, 10 May 2021 11:18:45 GMT
HM the King, Commander of the Faithful, Commemorates Laylat Al Qadr
[MAP] Fez -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, commemorated on Sunday Laylat Al Qadr (26th day of Ramadan).

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:09:13 GMT
13 Feature Films, 83 Short Movies Produced in 2020 - CCM
[MAP] Rabat -- A total of thirteen feature films were produced in Morocco in 2020, including three which received an advance on receipts estimated at more than 16.3 million dirhams, according to the annual report of the Moroccan Centre for Cinematogr...

Fri, 07 May 2021 13:37:57 GMT
Renewal of Relations Between Morocco and Israel Will Strengthen Peace Dynamics in Middle East, FM Says
[MAP] Washington -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, said Thursday that the renewal of relations between Morocco and Israel is a factor that will strengthen the dynamics of peace in the Middle Eas...

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:27:18 GMT
Morocco - Unemployment At 12.5 Percent in Q1-2021 (Hcp)
[MAP] Rabat -- The unemployment rate increased by 2 points between the first quarters of 2020 and 2021, from 10.5% to 12.5%, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:27:21 GMT
Tangier - 20 Individuals Arrested for Violation of State of Health Emergency and Organization of Gambling Games
[MAP] Rabat -- The Tangier police arrested on Sunday 20 individuals, including three women (one of European nationality), suspected of violating the state of health emergency and participating in the activities of a network which managed a gambling h...

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:27:21 GMT
Opcvm - Bmce Capital Gestion Launches Platform Dedicated to Private Individuals
[MAP] Casablanca -- BMCE Capital Gestion, the management company for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (OPCVM), announced on Monday the launch of its platform dedicated to online support for private individuals "www.jinvestis.ma".

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:37:31 GMT
Covid-19 - Vaccinations Scheduled for 1st May Postponed to 3rd May (Ministry of Health)
[MAP] Rabat -- Covid-19 vaccinations scheduled for Saturday, 1st May are postponed to Monday, 3rd May, and will be administered in the same vaccination centers initially planned, the Ministry of Health announced Thursday.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:50 GMT
Remote Trials - 12,000 Detainees Released Immediately After Judgment - Official
[MAP] Rabat -- Courts have ruled remotely on more than 133,000 cases, allowing the release of about 12,000 detainees, immediately after the delivery of the judgment, at a rate of 1,000 detainees per month, said Tuesday in Rabat, First President of th...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:20:21 GMT
Rabat - Ban of Any Gathering On Public Road Representing a Violation of State of Health Emergency - Local Authorities
[MAP] Rabat -- The Wilaya of the region of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra has announced the ban of any gathering on the public road representing a violation of the state of health emergency and a threat to the safety of citizens, following a call to hold a sit...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:51 GMT
Covid-19 Management - UN Agencies Welcome Morocco's Comprehensive Approach
[MAP] Rabat -- United Nations Resident Coordinator in Morocco Sylvia Lopez-Ekra welcomed Tuesday in Rabat the comprehensive approach adopted by the Kingdom in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in terms of vaccination, in accordance ...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:51 GMT
Labor Day - All Celebrations Banned in Compliance With State of Health Emergency - Government
[MAP] Rabat -- The government decided, on Tuesday, to ban all celebrations on the occasion of Labor Day, marked on May 1, to avoid any violation of the state of health emergency.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:51 GMT
Moroccan FM Holds Talks With His Saudi Peer
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks, Tuesday by videoconference, with minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan A...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:50 GMT
Mohammed Vi Champions Cup - Raja Casablanca, Al Ittihad Jeddah to Play Finals On August 21 in Morocco
[MAP] Riyadh -- The final game of the Mohammed VI Champions Cup will oppose Raja of Casablanca to Saudi Club Al Ittihad Jeddah on August 21 in Morocco, the Arab Football Union (UAFA) announced on Tuesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:50 GMT
Generalization of Social Protection - Govt Measures to Be Examined On May 10 By Lower House
[MAP] Rabat -- The measures taken by the Government to implement the generalization of social protection will be the focus of the monthly plenary session of general policy questions to be addressed to the Head of Government on May 10 at the House of ...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:49 GMT
Representatives of UN Agencies Call Morocco's Response to Pandemic 'Exemplary'
[MAP] Rabat -- Representatives of UN agencies based in Morocco have described as "exemplary" the Kingdom's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:49 GMT
Compact II" Program - Financial Implementation Rate Exceeds 75 Percent - MCA-Morocco
[MAP] Rabat -- The financial implementation rate of the "Compact II" program currently stands at 75.1%, which is equivalent to nearly 338 million dollars, said Tuesday in Rabat Director-General of the MCA-Morocco Agency, Malika Laasri.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:48 GMT
Cgem-ILO - Private Sector Initiative to Combat Child Labor Launched
[MAP] Casablanca -- The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), organized on Tuesday in Casablanca the virtual launching ceremony of the "Moroccan Private Sector Initiat...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:48 GMT
FIFA Arab Cup (Qatar 2021) - Morocco in Group C
[MAP] Doha -- Morocco landed in group C of the FIFA Arab Cup (Qatar 2021) alongside Saudi Arabia and winners of the Jordan-South Sudan and Palestine-Comoros play-offs following the draw for this competition which took place Tuesday in Doha.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:48 GMT
Tetouan - Police Open Investigation Into Organization of Illegal Emigration Collective Operation
[MAP] Rabat -- The prefectural service of the judicial police of Tetouan opened, on Tuesday, an investigation to identify all the people involved in the organization of an illegal emigration collective operation via sea routes, from off Fnideq.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:17:43 GMT
Survey Reveals Growing Popularity Among Young Moroccans of English
[MAP] Rabat -- A survey commissioned by the British Council in Morocco has revealed the growing popularity among young Moroccans of English.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:17:42 GMT
Govt. Council to Convene On Thursday
[MAP] Rabat -- A Government Council will convene Thursday under the chairmanship of the Head of Government, Saad Dine El Otmani.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:17:42 GMT
Covid-19 - Vaccination Campaign Extended to People Aged 55 to 60
[MAP] Rabat -- The national COVID-19 vaccination campaign will be extended from Tuesday to those aged 55 to 60, the ministry of Health announced on Monday.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:49 GMT
Reduction of Social and Territorial Disparities in Rural Areas - Mad 27 Bln for 2017-2020 Period (Minister)
[MAP] Rabat -- A budget of 27 billion dirhams has been allocated to the Program to reduce social and territorial disparities in rural areas under the 2017-2020 action plans, said, Tuesday in Rabat, minister delegate to the minister of Interior, Noure...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:47:45 GMT
Several New Ambassadors Present Copies of Credentials to FM
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad Nasser Bourita received recently several ambassadors who came to present to him the copies of their credentials as representatives of their countries in Morocco.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:17:43 GMT
Ambassador Underlines Potential of Trade Between Morocco and Argentina
[MAP] Buenos Aires -- The potential for the development of trade between Morocco and Argentina is very important, particularly in the agro-industrial sector, said the Moroccan ambassador in Buenos Aires, Yassir Fares.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:17:41 GMT
Morocco's Official Reserve Assets Up 2.6 Percent
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's official reserve assets amounted to 304.2 billion dirhams until April 16, 2021, up by 2.6% compared to the same period in 2020, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has said.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:17:43 GMT
Morocco 'Fully Committed' to Contributing to Success of Expo 2020 Dubai, Minister Says
[MAP] Dubai -- Morocco is fully committed to contributing to ensuring the success of Expo 2020 Dubai, said minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, Air Transport and Social Economy, Nadia Fattah Alaoui, Sunday in Dubai.



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