|
We are looking for sales & marketing representatives in different countries. Apply now!
Tony Blair emissary to King Mohammed expected Tuesday
Lord Levy, personal emissary of Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair to King Mohammed VI, is expected in Rabat Tuesday on a six day visit to the kingdom.
Morocco-UK, Politics, 3/4/2000
King Mohammed views air-ground maneuvers in Ouarzazate
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, commander in chief and chief of the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces, who is undertaking a military inspection trip in southeastern military facilities, viewed on Friday air-ground maneuvers in the drill grounds of Ouarzazate (southeastern Morocco).
Morocco, Military, 3/4/2000
Moroccan premier outlines before parliament new education charter
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi Friday explained before a extraordinary parliamentary session that the main objectives of the new education charter project are equal chances, a quality education and its adaptation to the job market.
Morocco, Education, 3/4/2000
King Mohammed sends envoys to several African heads of state
King Mohammed VI sent envoys to several African heads of state bearing messages on bilateral cooperation and regional issues.
Morocco-Africa, Politics, 3/4/2000
Chinese delegation prospects Moroccan market
A Chinese delegation from the municipality of Chongqing Friday wound up a six-day business prospecting visit in Morocco.
Morocco-China, Business, 3/4/2000
Moroccan economic mission in Bahrain
A moroccan economic mission, currently touring the Gulf Cooperation Council states, arrived in Manama Thursday on a three-day visit to Bahrain.
Bahrain-Morocco, Economics, 3/4/2000
Morocco announces 5% increase in education budget
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi announced on Friday that the education budget will be increased by 5% in the coming years.
Morocco, Education, 3/4/2000
Egypt, Morocco for Israel's withdrawal from Arab lands
Egypt and Morocco have stressed the importance of Israel's implementation of UN Security Council resolutions 242, 338 and 425 which call for complete withdrawal from the Syrian Golan Heights to the June 4th, 1967 lines, from south Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 3/4/2000
Alioua hands royal message to Mozambican president
Social development, solidarity, employment and vocational training minister and government spokesman Khalid Alioua met Friday in Maputo with Mozambican President Joaquim Alberto Chissano and handed him a message from King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Mozambique, Politics, 3/4/2000
Kuwaiti operators keen on investing in Morocco
Kuwaiti public and private operators have voiced readiness to invest in Morocco to raise the level of Kuwaiti investments in the kingdom which do not exceed $80 million out of $2 billion invested abroad in 1999.
Kuwait-Morocco, Economics, 3/4/2000
Spain to contribute DH 403 million to Moroccan projects in 2000-2003
Spain said it would contribute 6.72 billion pesetas (403 million DH) in various development projects in Morocco between 2000 and 2003.
Morocco-Spain, Economics, 3/4/2000
Moroccan bank to build 1,000 schools
The Education Ministry and a Moroccan bank (Banque Marocaine de Commerce Exterieur) signed on Thursday an agreement under which the bank pledged to build 1,000 schools between 2000 and 2009.
Morocco, Education, 3/4/2000
Central African minister happy with visit to Morocco
The Central African Rebublic's minister of relations with the Arab world, Mamadou Bello, said before takeoff Friday he was happy with talks with Moroccan officials and that his visit helped strengthen ties between the two countries.
Morocco-Central African Republic, Politics, 3/4/2000
Cephalopod fishery probes prospects in light of EU departure
The Moroccan cephalopod association (ACM) convened early this week in Agadir a meeting to probe prospects for the high-sea fishery in light of the European fleet pullout, after Morocco refused to renew a fisheries agreeement with the European Union.
Morocco, Economics, 3/4/2000
Hayatou to chair CAF executive committee meeting in Casablanca
Chairman of the African Football Confederation (CAF) Aissa Hayatou arrived Friday in Casablanca to chair Saturday a meeting of the body's executive committee.
Morocco-Africa, Sports, 3/4/2000
For the first time, tourism remittances exceed those of Moroccan expatriates
Tourists brought to Morocco last year $1.87 billion (18.7 billion DH), exceeding for the first time Moroccan expatriates' remittances valued at $1.84 billion (18.46 billion DH), according to figures of the exchange office.
Morocco, Economics, 3/4/2000
Mobile phone users on the rise in Morocco
The number of mobile phone subscribers in Morocco, currently standing at 500,000, is expected to jump to one million by the end of the current year.
Morocco, Business, 3/4/2000
Rotation, a strong point for African 2006 bids, Senegal's footbal official
The chairman of the Senegalese football federation, Omar Seck, said the rotation principle is a strong point in favor of the african candidates, Morocco and South Africa, to host the 2006 World Cup.
Morocco-Senegal, Sports, 3/4/2000
More than half of Moroccan families have a TV set
A percentage of 60% of Moroccan families have a television set, said figures of the Moroccan territory development department.
Morocco, Economics, 3/4/2000
Morocco ties normalization with Israel to progress in peace
Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Mohamed Benaissa renewed on Thursday that normalization of relations between Arab states and Israel depends on progress in the MidEast peace process.
Morocco-Israel, Politics, 3/3/2000
Algeria backs Moroccan's candidacy to second term as African Development Bank chief
Algeria has renewed backing to the candidacy of Moroccan Omar Kabbaj to a second term at the head of the African Development Bank (ADB), it was officially announced in Algiers Thursday.
Algeria-Morocco-International, Politics, 3/3/2000
Government calls for emergency meeting of road-safety commission
The government council meeting Thursday called for an emergency meeting of the inter-department road-safety commission to face up alarming increase of accidents.
Morocco, Politics, 3/3/2000
King Mohammed views maneuvers at Errachidia drill grounds
King Mohammed VI, commander in chief and chief of the general staff of the Royal Armed forces, viewed on Thursday maneuvers at the drill grounds in Errachidia, in southeastern Morocco.
Morocco, Military, 3/3/2000
Three trade agreements probed by government council
The government council meeting chaired Thursday by Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi probed three trade agreements with Malaysia, Croatia and Sudan.
Morocco-International, Economics, 3/3/2000
Moroccan official to brief House of Commons on human rights experience
Moroccan Human Rights Minister Mohammed Aujjar will be visiting London this March 6-8 to brief the House of Commons on Morocco's human rights experience.
Morocco-UK, Politics, 3/3/2000
FIFA, CAF chiefs in Morocco
FIFA Chief, Joseph Blatter and his CAF peer, Issa Hayatou, are expected in Morocco on March 24-25 to confer with Moroccan officials on the kingdom's bid to host the 2006 World Cup.
Morocco-International, Sports, 3/3/2000
Morocco attends Ottawa meeting on e-trade legal aspects
Morocco-International, Economics, 3/3/2000
UN official calls Morocco to create specialized non-governmental organizations on children
UN special rapporteur on children trafficking, prostitution and pornography, Ofelia Calcetas-Santos, who is currently on a visit to Morocco, called for the creation of non-governmental organization specialized in children.
Morocco, Culture, 3/3/2000
Saudi King Fahd voices backing to Morocco's World Cup bid
King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia has voiced his country's full backing to Morocco's bid to host the 2006 World Cup.
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Sports, 3/3/2000
Condolences for railway crash victims
Victims of the Car-El Kebir railway accident will get royal financial support, said Thursday minister in charge of relations with Parliament, Mohamed Bouzoubaa, standing in for the government spokesman.
Morocco, Local, 3/3/2000
Child killers get capital punishment
Morocco, Judicial, 3/3/2000
Morocco takes part in preparatory meeting of Euro-African summit
Morocco is taking part for the first time in the preparatory meeting of the Euro-African summit.
Morocco-International, Politics, 3/3/2000
Taxes provide over 68% of state receipts
Morocco, Economics, 3/3/2000
Sahara, Sahel observatory meets in Morocco
The Sahara and Sahel Observatory will hold an extraordinary general assembly this March 6-7 in Rabat with ministers, officials, African sub-regional and international organizations member to the Observatory, attending.
Morocco, Environment, 3/3/2000
Moroccan Benbedda to officiate judo olympic contests
Morocco, Sports, 3/3/2000
Landlord kills tenant, tears her body apart
A Landlord killed last week in Sale (Rabat's twin city) her young tenant and tore her body apart to conceal the crime.
Morocco, Local, 3/3/2000
King mohammed arrives in Errachidia to inspect drill grounds
King Mohammed VI, commander in chief and chief of the general staff of the Royal Armed forces, arrived in Errachidia, southeastern Morocco, Thursday to inspect drill grounds in the area.
Morocco, Military, 3/2/2000
King Mohammed sends message to Algerian President
The Moroccan minister in charge of the Maghreb and the Arab-Islamic world, Abdeslam Znined, conveyed on Thursday to Algerian Premier Ahmed Benbitour a message from King Mohammed VI to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Morocco-Algeria-Africa, Politics, 3/2/2000
Mubarak gets message from King Mohammed
Benaissa told reporters he reviewed with President Mubarak a number of issues related to the Maghreb and the Middle East, in addition to bilateral cooperation and the coming session of the Moroccan-Egyptian high joint commission.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Egyptian - Moroccan ministerial follow-up committee to convene tomorrow in Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa convened last night with Moroccan Foreign Minister Mohamed Benaissa, who arrived in Cairo yesterday evening for an official visit to Egypt during which he will head with Moussa the work of the ministerial follow up committee that is convening tomorrow.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Morocco's king to attend Euro-African summit in Cairo
King Mohammed VI will take part in the Euro-African summit scheduled to be held in Cairo next April 3-4.
Morocco-International, Politics, 3/2/2000
Ben Ali calls for Moroccan-Tunisian cooperation follow-up
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali underscored the need for Moroccan-Tunisian cooperation follow-up and use of every opportunity available.
Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Morocco among world's emerging markets
Morocco-IMF, Economics, 3/2/2000
King Mohammed invited to pay official visit to Spain
King Mohammed VI has been invited to pay an official visit to Spain next September, said the official spokesman of the royal palace, Hassan Aourid.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/2/2000
Mahfud Nahnah wants Moroccan-Algerian relations back to normal
President of the Algerian Society's Movement for Peace, Mahfud Nahnah, said Wednesday he wanted Moroccan-Algerian relations switched back to normal.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Moroccan-Spanish relations discussed at highest level in Madrid
Moroccan-Spanish relations and issues of mutual concern were discussed Wednesday in Madrid by King Mohammed VI and King Juan Carlos.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/2/2000
Honduras did suspend recognition of Polisario, FM spokesperson confirms
The spokesperson of the Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Ministry has confirmed that Honduras suspended its recognition of the so-called Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR/self-proclaimed by the Polisario).
Morocco-Honduras, Politics, 3/2/2000
Commission approves five investment projects worth $580 million
Morocco, Economics, 3/2/2000
Morocco-EU association accord, a step towards Morocco's integration in European space
The Moroccan-European Union (EU) association accord, which entered into force on March 1, will help Morocco integrate the European space, the head of the European delegation in Morocco said.
Morocco-European Union, Economics, 3/2/2000
Morocco for earnest Arab summits, foreign minister
Morocco supports the holding of earnest Arab summits that would debate accurate agendas, said Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohamed Benaissa.
Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Morocco's premier tours Latin America next week
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi undertakes next week a Latin American tour that will lead him to Columbia, Chile and Argentina.
Morocco-International, Politics, 3/2/2000
Custom gives seized products to canteens, boarding schools
The Moroccan Education Ministry and customs administration signed on Wednesday an agreement under which all products seized at Morocco's customs will be allocated to school canteens and dorms, mainly in rural areas.
Morocco, Education, 3/2/2000
Morocco deplores at HCR meeting limits to freedom of expression at Polisario camps
Sahrawi populations sequestered by the Polisario secessionists are in no position to freely express their will, said here Wednesday Morocco's delegate to the United Nations office in Geneva, Nacer Benjelloun-Touimi.
Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Morocco extends assistance to flood-stricken Mozambique, Botswana
Morocco extended last week an assistance to the governments of Mozambique and Botswana to help them in the heavy human losses and material damages caused by heavy floods that hit the two African countries.
Morocco-Africa, Economics, 3/2/2000
Agriculture accounts for 15 to 20 percent of GDP, economist says
Agriculture accounted for 15 to 20 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the last eight years while added value ranged from 37 to 62 billion dhs, says Mohammed V University economist Mounir Zouiten.
Morocco, Economics, 3/2/2000
Illegal immigrants arrested in northern Morocco
Control patrols in northern Morocco helped arrest early this week in Nador of 122 illegal aliens from various African countries waiting for a break to join Spanish occupied Mellilia.
Morocco, Politics, 3/2/2000
Morocco deserves hosting World Cup, Uruguayan diplomat says
Morocco is the best qualified nation in Africa to host the 2006 World Cup finals, Morocco's honorary consul in Uruguay said.
Morocco-Uruguay, Sports, 3/2/2000
Morocco, USAID sign partnership accord
Morocco and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday concluded a partnership accord for the use of information technologies in education.
Morocco-USA, Economics, 3/2/2000
King Mohammed'svisit to Spain is a very friendly gesture, Matutes says
The private visit King Mohammed VI pays to Spain Wednesday has been described by Spanish foreign minister, Abel Matutes, as "a very friendly gesture towards Spain."
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/1/2000
Saudi defense minister winds up private visit to Morocco
Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 3/1/2000
Italian senate speaker in Morocco Saturday
Morocco-Italy, Politics, 3/1/2000
Reform of education system, cornerstone of sustained development, king says
King Mohammed VI pointed out Tuesday that the reform of the educational system is the cornerstone of a sustained social development and called for enforcing the new educational system as of the coming academic year.
Morocco, Education, 3/1/2000
UN security council extends mandate of UN mission in Sahara
The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted on Tuesday a resolution extending for an additional three months, until next May 31, the mandate of MINURSO (UN mission supervising the referendum in the Sahara).
Morocco-UN, Politics, 3/1/2000
Morocco, Greece determined to upgrade cooperation
Morocco and Greece have voiced determination to upgrade bilateral cooperation in the political, economic and cultural fields.
Morocco-Greece, Politics, 3/1/2000
Moroccan-Egyptian coordination committee meets in Cairo Thursday
The Moroccan-Egyptian coordination and follow-up committee holds its first meeting in Cairo Thursday to prepare for the 4th session of the high joint commission scheduled for next May in the Egyptian capital.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 3/1/2000
Central African official carries on contacts in Rabat
Central Africa's minister in charge of relations with the Arab states, Mamadou Bello, who is currently visiting Morocco, conferred with several cabinet members on the promotion of relations between the two countries.
Morocco-Central African Republic, Politics, 3/1/2000
Chilean parliamentary delegation visit Laayoune, meets officials in Rabat
A delegation from the Chilean chamber of representatives on Monday made a trip to the southern city of Laayoune.
Morocco-Chile, Politics, 3/1/2000
Morocco calls Saudi investors to take advantage of gulf investment forum
Morocco invited Saudi businessmen to take advantage of the gulf investment and partnership forum to be held in Casablanca next May 2-4.
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Economics, 3/1/2000
Football: king Mohammed receives morocco's new coach
Morocco, Sports, 3/1/2000
35 people die in train accident
Morocco, Local, 3/1/2000
Former resisters of southern regions reject UN identification results
Former resisters and members of the liberation army of the southern provinces denounced the results of the UN identification in the Sahara as irregular and unfair to a large number of persons from the region.
Morocco, Politics, 3/1/2000
Moroccan carrier increases flights to/from Italy
Moroccan air carrier "Royal Air Maroc" will service, starting March 28, an additional two flights to and from Italy, RAM's regional manager in the European country said.
Morocco-Italy, Business, 3/1/2000
King Mohammed on drill grounds inspection in Errachidia, Ouarzazate and southern zone command in Agadir
King Mohammed VI, commander in chief and chief of the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces, undertakes, as of March 2, an inspection tour to drill grounds in Errachidia and Ouarzazate and to the southern zone command in Agadir.
Morocco, Military, 2/29/2000
King Mohammed on private visit to Spain Wednesday
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 2/29/2000
Moroccan-Tunisian political consultation commission meets in Rabat
The Moroccan-Tunisian political consultation commission discussed in Rabat Monday new forms of coordination between the two states on major topics of mutual concern.
Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 2/29/2000
King Mohammed gets message from Tunisian president
King Mohammed VI received Monday a message from President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, on efforts to reactivate the edification of the Arab Maghreb.
Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 2/29/2000
Central Africa backs Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara
The Central African Republic said it backs Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara.
Morocco-Central African Republic, Politics, 2/29/2000
Morocco and Mexico move to finalize handicraft agreement
Morocco-Mexico, Economics, 2/29/2000
King mohammed receives FIFA inspectors
King Mohammed VI received Monday here a FIFA delegation that paid a six-day visit to Morocco to inspect the country's sports, roads and telecommunications facilities.
Morocco, Sports, 2/29/2000
FIFA inspectors very impressed by Morocco's bid
FIFA inspectors said they were "very, very impressed" by Morocco's bid to host the 2006 World Cup.
Morocco, Sports, 2/29/2000
Central Africa backs Morocco's World Cup bid
The Central African Republic voiced backing for Morocco's bid to host the 2006 World Cup.
Morocco-Central African Republic, Sports, 2/29/2000
Morocco calls UN to allow return of sequestered Sahrawi population
Morocco has officially asked the United Nations to allow the Sahrawi population sequestered by the Polisario secessionists to return home where all arrangements have been taken to cater for their needs.
Morocco, Politics, 2/29/2000
Europe-based Sahrawis claim registration in referendum voter lists
The association of Europe-based Sahrawis has asked the United Nations to register all its members in the voter lists for the UN-projected referendum in the Sahara.
Morocco, Politics, 2/29/2000
No increase in gas prices, government
The Moroccan government decided Monday not to increase gas prices, despite the hike in oil-prices in world markets.
Morocco, Business, 2/29/2000
Moroccan enterprises criticize government's poor consultation
The Moroccan enterprises association (CGEM) criticized the ministries for failing to consult the enterprises before drafting major laws.
Morocco, Economics, 2/29/2000
London hosts Moroccan exhibition next March
A Moroccan exhibition, featuring industrial products and culture, will open in London next March 29 for both the public and professionals.
Morocco-UK, Business, 2/29/2000
French euro 13.5 million-loan to support liquid sanitation in Agadir
The French Development Agency has extended the city of Agadir (southwestern Morocco) a loan worth 13.55 million Euros to finance a liquid sanitation project in the city.
Morocco-France, Economics, 2/29/2000
More than half Moroccan urban population live in 7% of Moroccan cities
As many as 69.3% of Morocco's 13.42 million-strong urban population are concentrated in 7% of Moroccan cities, says a study by the demographic studies and research center (CERED).
Morocco, Economics, 2/29/2000
Tennis: Morocco's Aynaoui, World N. 8
Morocco, Sports, 2/29/2000
Morocco among monitors of Feb. 29 Y2K bug
Morocco was chosen among 11 countries that will monitor the millennium bug problem that may happen on February 29, 2000.
Morocco, Politics, 2/29/2000
Morocco's bid is better than South Africa's, former French football star
Former French football star, Jean-Pierre Papin said the 2006 World Cup should be held in Africa, and Morocco's bid is better than South Africa's.
Morocco-International, Sports, 2/29/2000
Morocco participates in Beirut's Islamic women union congress
Regional-Morocco, Culture, 2/28/2000
Tunisian Foreign Minister in Rabat
Tunisian Foreign Minister Habib Benyahya arrived in Morocco Sunday with a message from President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali to King Mohammed VI.
Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 2/28/2000
Asmaa laghzaoui wins Milano's five mills cross
Morocco, Sports, 2/28/2000
Swazi political mission in Morocco
A Swazi political delegation started Sunday a study mission to Morocco to assess the Kingdom's democratic experience and its applicability in Swaziland.
Morocco-Swaziland, Politics, 2/28/2000
France hosts Euro-Mediterranean summit next fall
Heads of state and government of 27 European Union and south Mediterranean countries will hold a summit next fall in France, said France's ambassador in Morocco, Michel De Bonnecorse.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 2/28/2000
Morocco hosts world school cross-country
Morocco, Sports, 2/28/2000
Former political detainee protest against naming a separatists' camp after him
Moroccan former political detainee, Abraham Serfaty, has protested against giving his name to a Polisario camp without his prior consent.
Morocco, Politics, 2/28/2000
Morocco-EU association accord enters into force March 1
The accord is innovative providing for mutual concessions, especially in matters of financial cooperation, Moroccan secretary of state for foreign affairs and cooperation, Taieb Fassi Fihri, said in a press conference in Rabat.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 2/28/2000
Tetouan hosts first women enterprises exhibition this March
Women managers association of northern Morocco (AFEN) will hold next March 7-9 in Tetouan (northern Morocco), the first Mediterranean multi-sectorial exhibition of women's enterprises (SMMEF 2000).
Regional-Morocco, Business, 2/28/2000
Moroccan executive delegation starts gulf tour
A Moroccan executive delegation, led by head of investments at the Moroccan finance and economy ministry, Hassan Bernoussi, arrived in Jeddah Saturday, first leg of a tour in Arab Gulf states.
Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Economics, 2/28/2000
Water pollution in Morocco worsens, expert warns
A Moroccan expert warned that water pollution in Morocco is worsening as a result of various industrial pollution sources and a non-environment friendly water policy.
Morocco, Environment, 2/28/2000
Chilean speaker meets officials in Rabat
The Chilean delegation which is expected to make a trip to the Southern provinces said one of the purposes of its visit to Morocco is to have "a broader vision" on the Sahara issue.
Morocco-Chile, Politics, 2/28/2000
FIFA inspectors visit Fez stadium
The inspection commission of the World football governing body (FIFA) visited over the weekend the Fez international stadium, currently under construction, part of Morocco's bid to host the 2006 World Cup finals. The delegation was also briefed on another 45,000 seat stadium, to be constructed in Meknes, near Fez.
Morocco, Sports, 2/28/2000
Gas-stations on two day strike as of Monday
Gas-stations throughout the kingdom started Monday a 48 hour-strike at their union's call to protest undue practices by supply firms.
Morocco, Economics, 2/28/2000
Football: Morocco beats Tunisia
Morocco's Olympic squad on Sunday defeated Tunisia 2-0, confirming its supremacy over the Maghreban peer.
Morocco-Tunisia, Sports, 2/28/2000
Last Week's Articles
|
Advertise on ArabicNews.com. MyFlowers.com sold more than $2700 of flowers in one month advertising on ArabicNews.com! Make your company, and products a success. Special rate for new and small business. Inquire!Advertising Info
|
