Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 8/9/1999
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of August 9, 1999
- Morocco calls for restoring Sebta, Melilla from Spain
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi called for opening a dialogue about the situation of the cities of Sebta and Melilla. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 8/14/1999 - Emir of Qatar in Rabat, extends condolences to King Mohammed
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani, on Wednesday paid a short visit to Rabat during which he extended King Mohammed VI condolences following the demise of the late King Hassan II. Morocco-Qatar, Politics, 8/12/1999 - No Moroccan-Algerian problem over Sahara, Bouteflika says
There is no bilateral problem between Morocco and Algeria over the Sahara, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika said on Wednesday. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 8/12/1999 - Moroccan minister hails partnership accord project between government and textile professionals
Moroccan Industry Minister Alami Tazi underlined Wednesday in Rabat the importance of the draft partnership accord between government and textile professionals for the development of the sector and its competitiveness. Morocco, Economics, 8/12/1999 - Morocco's El-Guerrouj Confirms Supremacy on 1500 m
Morocco's paramount world track and field star, Hicham El-Guerrouj, on Wednesday confirmed his supremacy in the 1500 m, following a brilliant win in the IAAF Golden League meeting of Zurich. Morocco, Sports, 8/12/1999 - Prime minister praises support for press freedom Morocco, Local, 8/11/1999
- King mohammed receives two political parties leaders
King Mohammed VI received separately in Rabat on Tuesday Aissa Ouardighi, secretary-general of the Socialist Democratic Party (PSD) and Thami Khyari, secretary-general of the Democratic Forces Front (FFD). Morocco, Politics, 8/11/1999 - Senegal says debate on exclusion of Polisario entity from African fold will resume Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 8/11/1999
- Disabled in Morocco will have their driving license Morocco, Culture, 8/11/1999
- Morocco's agribusiness up 6.4 percent in 1998 Morocco, Economics, 8/11/1999
- King Mohammed Receives Jordan's Crown Prince, Argentinean President's Daughter Morocco-Jordan, Local, 8/11/1999
- King Mohammed receives president of maldives Morocco-Maldives, Politics, 8/10/1999
- Opening of Moroccan-Algerian borders an economic and human need
The Moroccan minister in charge of the government's general affairs on Monday called the opening of Moroccan-Algerian borders an economic and human need. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 8/10/1999 - Official spokesman for royal palace appointed Morocco, Politics, 8/10/1999
- King Mohammed chairs military session with senior officers
King Mohammed VI on Monday presided over a working session with senior officers of the general staff of the Royal Armed Forces. Morocco, Politics, 8/10/1999 - Morocco's central bank reserves on the rise
The currency reserves of Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, have exceeded for the first time $5 billion (50 billion dirhams), the Moroccan Economy and Finance Ministry said in a release. Morocco, Economics, 8/10/1999 - Morocco officially submits bid to host soccer World Cup in 2006
Morocco officially submitted on Monday its bid to host the soccer World Cup in 2006. Morocco, Sports, 8/10/1999 - Morocco to computerize sports lottery at $18 million
The Moroccan sports lottery company has concluded a $18 million (180-million dirham) partnership accord with US GTECH Corporation, for the computerization of sports lottery in Morocco. Morocco, Business, 8/10/1999 - Moroccan woman wins Portugal's international chess tournament Morocco, Sports, 8/9/1999
- Referendum in Sahara: New appeal centers open this Monday
Several new centers open this Monday in a number of Moroccan cities to enable would-be voters in the referendum on the Sahara whose registration has been rejected by the identification commission to lodge appeals. Morocco, Politics, 8/9/1999 - Morocco attends US drought commission
Morocco attended the meetings of the U.S. national drought commission held last July 22-23 in Washington as observer member. Morocco-USA, Environment, 8/9/1999 - Moroccan Brahim Lahlafi wins 3,000 m at Koln meeting
Moroccan athlete Brahim Lahlafi won Sunday the 3000 m race held at the German Athletic Meet of Koln, part of the IAAF Grand Prix. Morocco, Sports, 8/9/1999 - Morocco's El Aynaoui wins first-ever ATP title
Moroccan tennisman Youness El Aynaoui won on Sunday in Amsterdam the Dutch open after defeating Argentina's Mariano Zabaleta in straight sets 6-0 and 6-3. Morocco, Sports, 8/9/1999 - Winner of 2nd GSM license hands over Morocco $1.08 billion
The International telecom consortium led by Spain's Telefonica, which won last month Morocco's 2nd GSM-mobile license, paid last week the Moroccan State $1.08 billion for getting the license. Morocco, Business, 8/9/1999 - Five bidders for 2006 World Cup start competition
The five countries bidding to host the soccer World Cup in 2006 start this Monday competition in Switzerland after submitting officially their case before Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Morocco, Politics, 8/9/1999