Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 11/15/1999
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of November 15, 1999
- Moroccan attorneys to set up human rights institute Morocco, Judicial, 11/20/1999
- Saudi-Moroccan Joint Commission Meets in Riyadh
The Moroccan-Saudi joint commission is meeting in Riyadh this weekend under the co-chairmanship of the Moroccan and saudi foreign ministers, Mohamed Benaissa and Prince Saud Al-Faysal. Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Economics, 11/20/1999 - Transport minister meets British peer Morocco, Economics, 11/20/1999
- Moroccan and UAE Trade Chambers Sign Twinning Agreement
The chamber of commerce and industry of Fes (200 km northeast of rabat) and its peer in Ashariqa (the United Arab Emirates) signed on Friday a twinning agreement. Morocco-United Arab Emirates, Economics, 11/20/1999 - Tunisian president satisfied over relations with Morocco
Tunisian president, Zine El Abidine Benali, expressed to King Mohammed VI of Morocco deep satisfaction over the constant evolution of relations with Morocco. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 11/20/1999 - Italian parliamentary delegation visits Laayoune
Head of the Italian delegation, Ivo Trolli, said he was impressed by the progress made in the region and described the Hassan II Hospital in the city as a jewel in the heart of the Sahara. Morocco-Italy, Politics, 11/20/1999 - WB and Morocco assess progress in WB-sponsored fisheries project
Moroccan fisheries minister, Thami Khyari, reviewed at a meeting with a World Bank delegation progress made in a project to support the development of fisheries product. Morocco, Economics, 11/20/1999 - Morocco becomes a member of IMO board Morocco, Local, 11/20/1999
- UNHCR deputy commissioner starts work visit in Maghreb Morocco, Politics, 11/20/1999
- British tourists' number to Morocco could double
The number of British tourists visiting Morocco every year could double, said minister of tourism Hassan Sebbar. Morocco-UK, Economics, 11/20/1999 - French Chopper crashes Near Taroudant Morocco-France, Local, 11/20/1999
- US projects in southern Morocco focus on social aspects
Support to micro-enterprise, water management and children health promotion are the major aspects where the US Agency for International Development is focusing its actions in southern Morocco. Morocco, Economics, 11/20/1999 - Morocco, Ukraine to exchange ambassadors next year Morocco-Ukraine, Politics, 11/20/1999
- Former russian diplomat publishes book on Moroccan-Russian relations
Nataly Podgornova, who served in 1968 as a diplomat in Morocco for the former USSR, has published a book on relations between Morocco and Russia between 1777 and 1916, based on the archives of the Russian foreign ministry and notes and analyses of diplomats in Morocco. Morocco-Russia, Politics, 11/20/1999 - Morocco's call: an exhibition of authors fascinated by Morocco
Some 90 authors whose works were inspired by their fascination of Morocco are exhibiting their memories and works at the Paris Institute of the Arab World (IMA) this Nov.9 through January 30, 2000. Morocco-France, Culture, 11/20/1999 - Morocco renews will to contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the Mediterranean
Morocco renewed Friday at the summit of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe its readiness to contribute to achieve peace, security and shared prosperity in the Euro-Mediterranean area. Morocco, Politics, 11/19/1999 - Ministerial commission meets over amendments to public freedoms law
A ministerial commission held last Tuesday a meeting chaired by Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi to look into draft amendments to the public freedoms law. Morocco, Politics, 11/19/1999 - Moroccan foreign minister meets Turkish president
Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Benaissa renewed Thursday to Turkish President Suleymen Demirel an invitation by King Mohammed VI to pay an official visit to Morocco. Morocco-Turkey, Politics, 11/19/1999 - Arab youth hold forum on world heritage in Morocco
Youngsters from all over the Arab world will gather in Morocco November 23-28 for a forum on world heritage, sponsored by the UNESCO world heritage center. Regional-Morocco, Culture, 11/19/1999 - Arab sports committee draws strategy to back Morocco's World Cup bid
The executive committee of the Arab sports ministers council on Thursday drew a strategy to back Morocco's bid to host the final rounds of the World Cup, 2006. Regional-Morocco, Sports, 11/19/1999 - Moroccan-US accord on water management in southern Morocco
Morocco and the United States concluded on Thursday in the southwestern Moroccan city of Agadir an agreement on water management in the Souss-Massa region. Morocco-USA, Politics, 11/19/1999 - Royal advisor highlights peculiarity of Moroccan Judaism
Advisor to King Mohammed VI, Andre Azoulay, has highlighted the peculiarity of the Moroccan Judaism as evidence of the strength of Morocco's heritage. Morocco, Religion, 11/19/1999 - Moroccan bank to open branch in USA
Moroccan business bank Upline Securities, based in Casablanca, is planning to open a branch in New York. Morocco-USA, Business, 11/19/1999 - UNICEF regional director expected in Morocco
The UNICEF regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ibrahima Fall, is expected to visit Morocco this Nov.19-26 to mark the 10th anniversary of the international convention of children rights. Morocco, Culture, 11/18/1999 - Morocco marks Independence Day
Morocco is marking this November 18 its Independence Day, a commemoration bearing deep historic implications and a motivation for upcoming generations to safeguard the country's independence snatched after huge sacrifices. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 11/18/1999 - Moroccan premier meets Portuguese foreign minister Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 11/18/1999
- Spain wants EU pressure on Morocco over imports
Spain has asked the European Commission to exert more customs controls on Moroccan fruit exports to ensure a strict respect of the quotas stipulated in the Moroccan-European Union association agreement. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 11/18/1999 - Morocco participates in OSCE summit in Turkey
Morocco is taking part in the summit of heads of state and government of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) held this Nov.18-19 in Turkey. Morocco-International, Politics, 11/18/1999 - Moroccan fisheries minister to visit Angola next week
Moroccan Minister of Fisheries Thami Khyari will visit Angola next week for talks with his Angolan peer, Maria de Fatima Jardim. Morocco-Angola, Politics, 11/18/1999 - Assistance to development and more investments would curb illegal emigration, Italian MPs
A visiting Italian parliamentary delegation argued that assistance in development and encouraging investments are the best approaches to curb illegal emigration. Morocco-Italy, Economics, 11/18/1999 - Italian NGOs support projects in northern Morocco
A group of Italian non-governmental organizations have initiated a program to support handicraft activities and traditional fishing in the Moroccan northeastern town of Nador. Morocco-Italy, Economics, 11/18/1999 - Houston service firm Azurix to invest in morocco
The American "Azurix" firm is braced to invest in the Moroccan public utilities sector Morocco, Business, 11/18/1999 - Paul Bowles passes away in Morocco
American writer Paul Bowles passed away this Thursday morning of heart and breathing problems in a hospital in the northern Moroccan city of Tangier, where he had chosen to live since 1970. Morocco, People, 11/18/1999 - Algerian president congratulates Moroccan king on independence day Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 11/17/1999
- Saudi - Moroccan joint commission meets in Riyadh Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Politics, 11/17/1999
- Portugal's foreign minister visits Morocco Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 11/17/1999
- King calls for 6 percent growth rate
The king also called the conference to ponder on how to adapt the central bank to the evolutions of the international financial system, mobilize savings and use them in investments, make of the stock market an efficient tool in financing investments, and promote the banking system in a way that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to obtain funds to improve their international competitiveness. Morocco, Economics, 11/17/1999 - Turkish official in Morocco next week Morocco-Turkey, Politics, 11/17/1999
- King receives African football federation chairman Morocco-Africa, Sports, 11/17/1999
- Italian parliamentary delegation in Morocco Morocco-Italy, Politics, 11/17/1999
- Moroccan Press Union Submits to Prime Minister Memo on Media
The Moroccan press union (SNPM) has submitted Monday to prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, proposals for the improvement of the work and material situation of journalists. Morocco, Local, 11/17/1999 - Moroccan artist's paintings destroyed in arson in France Morocco, People, 11/17/1999
- Moroccan university signs agreements with French university and economic group Morocco-France, Education, 11/17/1999
- Paul bowles admitted in Tangiers hospital Morocco-USA, People, 11/17/1999
- Morocco, Libya sign packages of cooperation accords
Libya is Morocco's first partner among the members of the Arab Maghreb Union that musters besides Morocco and Libya, Algeria, Mauritania and Tunisia. Up to June 1999, Morocco's exports to Libya -- finished and semi-finished consumption goods-- were worth $ 71.83 million while imports --fertilizers, chemical products, iron and steel-- amounted to $ 11.46 million. Libya-Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1999 - UNDP to help in revamping Moroccan supreme court
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has agreed on Monday to help in a more modern management of the Moroccan supreme court. Morocco, Judicial, 11/16/1999 - Libya, Morocco call for reactivating Maghreban union
Morocco and Libya have stressed the need to reactivate the structures of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) as a strategic choice. Libya-Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1999 - Moroccan foreign minister announces measures to upgrade diplomatic staff
Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, said Monday the ministry structures and diplomatic action should be reconsidered to match international standards. Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1999 - Moroccan premier lauds King's keenness to settle social problems
Moroccan Prime Minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, has lauded the keen interest King Mohammed VI grants to the settlement of social problems facing Morocco. Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1999 - Morocco rewards British tour operators
Morocco on Monday awarded prizes to several British tour operators who excelled in promoting the Morocco bound. Morocco, Economics, 11/16/1999 - Moroccan Information Day: minister wishes major changes
Moroccan Communication Minister Mohamed Larbi Messari said strong signals of change in various sectors are heralding major changes in information. Morocco, Politics, 11/16/1999 - Colloquy on Jews in Portugal, Spain, Morocco
"Sephardi Jews between Portugal, Spain and Morocco" is the theme of a three-day colloquy to open doors this Tuesday in Lisbon with experts from the three countries attending. Morocco-Portugal, Culture, 11/16/1999 - Moroccan king receives terminally-ill girl Morocco, Culture, 11/16/1999
- Moroccan-Libyan high commission meeting, bilateral trade far short of potential
Youssoufi deemed it "impossible" to promote economic relations without an air connection between Morocco and Libya. Moroccan minister of trade, industry and handicraft, Alami Tazi, who was member of Youssoufi's party, pleaded at a meeting with his Libyan peer, Meftah Ali Azzouza, for the promotion of trade exchanges saying these exchanges can reach at the mid term $ 400 million. Libya-Morocco, Economics, 11/15/1999 - Moroccan king condoles Turkish president and sends assistance Morocco-Turkey, Culture, 11/15/1999
- Hicham El Guerrouj nominated for best athlete of the year Morocco, Sports, 11/15/1999
- Mauritanian president meets UN special representative for Sahara
Special representative of the UN secretary general for the Sahara, William Eagleton, informed on Sunday Mauritanian president, Mouaouiya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya, of the postponement of the UN-referendum in the Sahara. Mauritania-Morocco, Politics, 11/15/1999 - King Mohammed hands King Hassan II golf trophies
The Trophy winner David Toms and pro-am winning team Galvan Carlos, Smith Sandy and Joe Cassidy were greeted by the king who handed them this year's prizes and Moroccan presents. Morocco, Sports, 11/15/1999 - Alami wins Montevideo tennis tournament Morocco, Sports, 11/15/1999
- Morocco protests to Israel over injury of Moroccan councillor
The parliamentary group of the Socialist union of popular forces (USFP, participating in the Moroccan coalition government) condemned in a statement the aggression against the municipal official describing it as 'a "criminal act" that shows that the zionists are carrying on their policy of terror against Arab visitors to Palestine in their attempt to prevent contacts between the Palestinians and their Arab brethren.' Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 11/15/1999 - Wydad of Casablanca loses the away game in CAF cup final Morocco-Africa, Sports, 11/15/1999
- Weak performance of moroccan economy in 1999, think tank says Morocco, Economics, 11/15/1999