Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 9/7/1998
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of September 7, 1998
- Moroccan Nezha Bedouane takes gold in World Athletics Cup
Moroccan woman athlete Nezha Bedouane won Friday the 400 m hurdle gold at the eighth World Athletics Cup currently being held in Johannesburg, South Africa. North Africa-Morocco, Sports, 9/12/1998 - Moroccan premier meets Saudi justice minister
The two sides stressed the need to coordinate actions and exchange experience in the fields of justice, human rights, property registration and rational use of Zakat (Islam's annual tax). Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Judicial, 9/12/1998 - African fish professionals set up association in Morocco
The African Fish exporters and importers decided Friday to set up an association and install its headquarters in Morocco. North Africa-Morocco, Economics, 9/12/1998 - Morocco to have new customs code that is for business
Morocco will adopt shortly a new customs code meeting the expectations of businessmen and exporters (for a modern and efficient system), Director General of the Moroccan Customs said. Morocco, Economics, 9/12/1998 - Morocco, France determined to upgrade cooperation in environment protection
Morocco and France are determined to upgrade their cooperation in matters of land development, environment protection, pollution control and town planning. Morocco-France, Environment, 9/12/1998 - Morocco hosts African rugby World Cup qualifying heats
Morocco is hosting as of this saturday the African Rugby qualifying heats for the World Cup finals due in Ireland in 1999. Morocco, Sports, 9/12/1998 - France encourages and supports Morocco's reforms
A spokeswoman for the French Foreign Department said in Paris Friday that France encourages and supports Moroccan endeavors of reforms, modernization and opening onto the European Union. Morocco-France, Politics, 9/12/1998 - Morocco advocates large Arab free trade area
Morocco renewed Wednesday at the 62nd session of the Arab economic and social council in Cairo, its hopes that a large Arab free trade area will be established as a means to an effective and sustained economic takeoff in the area. Regional-Morocco, Economics, 9/11/1998 - Sudanese president ends visit to Morocco
Sudanese President Gen. Omar Hassan El-Bechir, left Morocco on Thursday after a three-day working visit during which he was received by King Hassan II. Morocco-Sudan, Politics, 9/11/1998 - Moroccan and French officials review territory development and environment cooperation
Visiting French Minister of Territory Development and Environment Dominique Voynet reviewed Thursday with Moroccan officials cooperation in environment preservation and territory development. Morocco-France, Environment, 9/11/1998 - King Hassan II meets Sudanese president
President Bashir announced in this regard that Sudan is prepared to export oil by next year, affirming that this move will constitute a major development in Sudan's economy. Sudan-Morocco, Politics, 9/10/1998 - Morocco and Sudan sign cooperation accords
Morocco and Sudan signed here Wednesday several accords destined to foster further cooperation between the two countries in the fields of agriculture, economy, diplomacy training, and media. Sudan-Morocco, Politics, 9/10/1998 - Algerian army removes Moroccan citizens from area close to borders
A Moroccan daily reported today that Algerian soldiers have forcefully removed a Moroccan tribe living in the Moroccan province of Jerada, near the Moroccan-Algerian borders. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 9/9/1998 - Sudan's president hails King Hassan stands in favor of Sudan
Sudanese president, Gen. Omar Hassan El-Bashir, hailed Tuesday here the stands adopted by King Hassan II in favor of Khartoum and praised Morocco's role in defending the Holy city of Jerusalem (Al-Quds). Morocco-Sudan, Politics, 9/9/1998 - Morocco endorses international convention banning child labor
The Moroccan government adopted Tuesday the International Labor Organization's convention banning child labor and setting the minimum age for hiring children. Morocco, Culture, 9/9/1998 - Morocco hosts Mediterranean meeting on environment and quality
Casablanca will host next October 14-15 a Mediterranean colloquy on environment and quality to examine the problems of pollution and environment in the Mediterranean region. Morocco, Environment, 9/9/1998 - Mauritanian party leader hails Morocco's political experience
A leader of the Mauritanian opposition party "L'union des Forces Democratiques" (UFD), has hailed Morocco's political and democratic experience, marked by the appointment of government led by former opposition figure and socialist premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 9/9/1998 - Four people killed in road accident
Four People were killed and eight others were injured in a road accident that occurred Tuesday in the central Moroccan city of Fes. Morocco, Local, 9/9/1998 - Morocco attends Arab League social and economic council Morocco, Politics, 9/9/1998
- Growth expected back in Morocco in 1998, Moroccan Bank
Growth is expected back in Morocco in 1998, as forecasts predict a 6 to 7 percent increase in the Gross Domestic Product in 1997. Morocco, Economics, 9/9/1998 - Morocco ends state monopoly over recruitment agencies
The Moroccan government adopted Tuesday a convention on private recruitment agencies, ending the state's monopoly in this field, it was officially announced in Rabat. Morocco, Business, 9/9/1998 - Bashir starts visit to Morocco today
Sudanese President Omar Bashir starts his official visit to Morocco today at the invitation of King Hassan II. Bashir will head a high-ranking delegation, including Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael, Minister of Agriculture Nafi Ali Nafi and Sudanese officials and businessmen. Sudan-Morocco, Politics, 9/8/1998 - Two more loans to Morocco under negotiation from the World Bank
Loans granted by the World Bank to Morocco total $7.7 billion for 117 projects and the two sides are currently negotiating a loan to support various projects and an exceptional one to support economic, social and telecommunications reforms. Morocco-World Bank, Economics, 9/8/1998 - French foreign minister in Morocco next week
French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine will begin a working visit to Morocco next week, which sources said will focus on setting up a meeting between the two countrie's prime ministers, Morocco's Abderrahman Youssoufi and France's Lionel Jospin in October in Paris. Morocco-France, Politics, 9/8/1998 - Alexandria International Film Festival opens
The 14th annual Alexandria International Film Festival opens Wednesday with the participation of twelve Arab and foreign countries. Morocco, Entertainment, 9/8/1998 - Belgian legislators and ministers to visit Morocco in mid-September
A group of Belgian ministers and members of parliament will visit Morocco this September 13-17, said the trip's organizer, Moroccan-born Belgian legislator Mostapha Ouezkhiti. Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 9/8/1998 - Spanish coast guard arrests 28 illegal immigrants
Spanish coast guards have arrested recently some 28 illegal immigrants who were trying to cross the Gibraltar strait aboard a Patera. Morocco-Spain, Local, 9/8/1998 - French national jailed in Morocco for drug trafficking Morocco, Local, 9/8/1998
- Head of Morocco's parliament visits Russia
A parliamentary source in Morocco confirmed that the head of the Moroccan deputies' council, Abdelouhed Radi, will hold talks with the leaders of Arab, African and foreign parliamentary delegations participating today in the conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Moscow. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 9/8/1998 - US president speaks of Morocco-US partnership and Morocco's regional example
US President Bill Clinton, renewed in a letter to the US Congress the importance of partnership between Morocco and the United States of America. Morocco-USA, Politics, 9/7/1998 - Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj Wins Golden League-IAAF Grand Prix Final
Moroccan track and field star Hicham El Guerrouj confirmed Saturday in Moscow his supremacy over the 1500 m after winning the race for the 7th time in row. Morocco, Sports, 9/7/1998 - Gulf and Moroccan air carriers sign deal on passengers' transportation
Morocco's air company "Royal Air Maroc" (RAM) and the regional carrier "GulfAir" signed on Sunday an agreement to operate joint flights between Casablanca and the Gulf region. Morocco-Gulf, Business, 9/7/1998 - World Bank to sponsor cultural, development projects in Morocco
A Moroccan minister announced that the World Bank will finance some 100 cultural projects in Morocco and contribute up to $300 million in a biennial program against poverty. Morocco, Economics, 9/7/1998