Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 12/21/1998
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of December 21, 1998
- Moroccans pray for rain
Morocco's agricultural sector, which accounts for around 20 percent of the GDP and employs nearly half of an estimated 10-million workforce, relies mainly on rain. Morocco, Politics, 12/26/1998 - Polisario denies Annan proposed dividing the Sahara with Morocco
The Polisario front denied that United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan proposed dividing the Sahara with Morocco. Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 12/26/1998 - French Accor to manage Moroccan hotel
French tourism group Accor signed Thursday in Rabat an agreement with Moroccan authorities for the management of Morocco's biggest conference complex, "Palais des Congress," and "Mansour Eddahbi" hotel in Marrakesh. Morocco-France, Business, 12/26/1998 - Morocco supports holding of Arab summit
Morocco expressed adherence to Arab initiatives meant to convene an Arab extraordinary summit, it was officially announced on Thursday. Morocco, Politics, 12/26/1998 - Moroccan NGO calls for more rights to Muslim workers in Spain
A Moroccan non-governmental organization called on Spanish trade unions to grant a keen interest to the grievances of Muslim workers in the negotiations on collective conventions. Morocco, Religion, 12/26/1998 - Health union calls for strike Morocco, Economics, 12/26/1998
- Moroccan merchant navy delegation visits Poland
A delegation from the Moroccan merchant navy administration visited Poland recently to negotiate a draft accord between Morocco and Poland in matters of bilateral sea traffic. Morocco-Poland, Economics, 12/26/1998 - Moroccans will pray again for rain
Moroccans will perform on Friday rogatory prayers after rainfalls were abnormally late this winter, threatening the country with another drought cycle. Morocco, Agriculture, 12/24/1998 - Moroccan-Egyptian high cooperation commission to meet next spring
The Moroccan-Egyptian cooperation high commission will meet in Morocco next spring to assess joint actions and identify ways to rev up trade exchange. Morocco-Egypt, Economics, 12/24/1998 - Moroccan premier presents government's short-term program to governors
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi presented on Wednesday to the walis (senior governors) and governors the government's short term program. Morocco, Politics, 12/24/1998 - Arafat hails King Hassan stands in favor of Palestinian cause
Arafat, who sent King Hassan II a message, expressed "deep gratitude for the laudable efforts" made by the Moroccan King to support the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to recover their inalienable rights, including their right to return, to self-determination and to an independent state with Al-Quds Asharif as capital. Palestine-Morocco, Politics, 12/24/1998 - Al-Quds fund officially established in Morocco
The Al-Quds Bait Al-MAl (Jerusalem Fund) was officially established in Morocco under an accord signed between Morocco and the Palestinian Authority. Palestine-Morocco, Economics, 12/24/1998 - Money transfers between Sweden and Morocco go electronic
Morocco announced that money transfers between Sweden and Morocco will be operated electronically through the Eurogiro Network. Morocco-Sweden, Business, 12/24/1998 - Germany grants Morocco $33 million in assistance Morocco-Germany, Economics, 12/24/1998
- Morocco to hold national colloquy on solid waste management
Moroccan Secretary of State for Environment Ahmed Iraqui announced that Morocco will organize next February a national colloquy on solid waste management to draw up a national strategy and an efficient basis for the enforcement of a new law. Morocco, Environment, 12/24/1998 - Morocco's premier voices wish to consolidate ties with Algeria
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Yousoufi, voiced wish to consolidate "fraternal" ties between the Moroccan and Algerian peoples. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 12/23/1998 - Morocco gets $ 215 million loans to develop telecom sector
Morocco has obtained $ 215 million loans for the development and liberalization of its Posts and Telecommunication sector. Morocco, Business, 12/23/1998 - Crown Prince chairs distribution of fast-breaking meals
This humanitarian operation is part of a nation-wide solidarity campaign launched during the fasting month of Ramadan. Nearly one million free meals will be distributed to the poor within the frame of this operation. Morocco, Culture, 12/23/1998 - Public tv channel staff wear armbands to protest working conditions Morocco, Local, 12/23/1998
- Moroccan public health sector goes on strike next week Morocco, Economics, 12/23/1998
- World bank loans Morocco $ 70 million
The World Bank has agreed to extend Morocco two loans worth $ 70 million destined to improve the Moroccan health sector and to raise living standards in mountainous areas. Morocco, Economics, 12/23/1998 - IAAF Council Cancels Sanctions Against Morocco Morocco, Sports, 12/22/1998
- Moroccan representatives call for extraordinary Arab summit
The Moroccan House of Representatives called Monday for an extraordinary Arab summit to adopt a unified position on the anti-Iraq aggression and embargo. Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 12/22/1998 - 85 percent of TB cases reported in Morocco are successfully treated
About 85 percent of the 30,000 Tuberculosis cases reported annually in Morocco are successfully treated thanks to the anti-TB program set by Morocco since 1991, a senior World Health Organization expert said. Morocco, Health, 12/22/1998 - Vigilance diminishes in Ramadan, Moroccan study reveals
Muslims fasting during the month of Ramadan see their vigilance diminish, especially at 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. Morocco, Economics, 12/22/1998 - Palestine to have Moroccan airliner service twice weekly
The Moroccan airliner "Royal Air Maroc" will launch as of next February two weekly flights to Palestinian Gaza airport via Cairo. Palestine-Morocco, Business, 12/22/1998 - Islamic Development Bank extended Morocco $236 million in 1997
The amount co-financed five development projects, including the construction of two dams in central Morocco, water supply and used water treatment projects, computerization of some administrations and construction of refrigerating centers in the airports of Casablanca, Marrakesh and Agadir. Morocco, Economics, 12/22/1998 - World Bank-Morocco ties most important in the region, WB official says
The World Bank (WB) vice-president for the Middle-East and North Africa (MENA) said WB relations with Morocco are the most important in the MENA region. Morocco-World Bank, Economics, 12/22/1998 - Morocco and Egypt agree on lowering customs duties Egypt-Morocco, Economics, 12/21/1998
- King Hassan stresses Muslim nation's ability to take up all challenges
King Hassan II renewed confidence that the Muslim Nation is able to take up all challenges to achieve its objectives. Regional-Morocco, Politics, 12/21/1998 - Free fast-breaking meals offered to needy people
Free fast-breaking meals were distributed Sunday to needy people throughout the Kingdom on the occasion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Morocco, Culture, 12/21/1998