Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 11/29/1999
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of November 29, 1999
- Some 8% of high-school kids come in contact with drugs
Some 8% of Morocco high-school kids come in contact with drugs, says a release of the Moroccan Center for Studies and Research on Drugs and the Environment (CERDE), disclosing findings crowning a joint study with the Moroccan program of education in target schools. Morocco, Culture, 12/4/1999 - Morocco calls for fair sharing of open trade fruits
Morocco called for a fair sharing of the fruits of an open international commercial system. Morocco-International, Economics, 12/4/1999 - Princess Lalla Hasna Attends Belgian Royal Wedding Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 12/4/1999
- King Mohammed launches housing project for shantytown dwellers in Tangiers
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, on Friday launched a housing project for shantytown dwellers in the Moroccan northern city of Tangiers. Morocco, Politics, 12/4/1999 - Morocco's House of Representatives passes oil drilling law
The Moroccan House of Representatives (the lower house of parliament) passed on Thursday a bill on oil prospecting in Morocco. Morocco, Economics, 12/4/1999 - Major Moroccan unions pull out of social dialogue round
The three major Moroccan trade unions-- CDT, UMT and UGTM-- pulled out Friday from the XIth round of social dialogue between the government and social partners. Morocco, Politics, 12/4/1999 - Annan receives his special representative for Sahara
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan received on Friday in New York his special representative for the Sahara, William Eaglton. Morocco-UN, Politics, 12/4/1999 - Morocco Royal Football Federation elects president Morocco, Sports, 12/4/1999
- Head of human rights council hopes victims of forced disappearance or arbitrary detention will be fairly compensated
Chief justice of the Supreme Court and head of the Advisory Human Rights Council (CCDH), Driss Dahhak, hoped Wednesday that victims of arbitrary detention and relatives of missing persons will receive a fair compensation. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Child maid tortured to death
A 14-year old maid was tortured to death by her employer recently in Kenitra, 40 km north of Rabat. Morocco, Local, 12/3/1999 - King Mohammed meets Saudi interior minister
King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, met on Thursday afternoon in the Moroccan northern city of Tetuan with Saudi Minister of the Interior Prince Nayef bin Abdul Sziz al-Saoud. Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Italian business delegation in Morocco Morocco-Italy, Politics, 12/3/1999
- Government council adopts several draft bills, agreements
The government council chaired by Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi Thursday heard exposes by Cabinet members and adopted after examination a number of bills, said government spokesman Khalid Alioua. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Morocco to build industrial waste treatment in Casablanca with German help
Morocco is studying the possibility of building in the megalopolis of Casablanca an industrial waste treatment plant with the help of Germany. Morocco-Germany, Economics, 12/3/1999 - Morocco and EU call for activation of political dialogue
Speaker of the Chamber of Advisors (upper chamber of the Moroccan parliament), Mohamed Jalal Essaid, and speaker of the European Parliament, Nicole Fontaine, stressed in Rabat Thursday the need to activate political dialogue. Morocco-European Union, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Social dialogue resumes in Rabat
Social dialogue between the government, trade unions and the bosses' organization, Morocco's General Enterprise Confederation (CGEM), resumes this Friday afternoon, said the government-spokesman Khalid Alioua. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Moroccan representatives adopt CTBT Morocco, Politics, 12/3/1999
- King Mohammed dedicates projects in northern town
The king gave the green light for the launching of the second phase of the national fibre optics program. Morocco, Economics, 12/3/1999 - Nigerian culture minister hails Moroccan experience in safeguarding legacy
Nigerian Minister of Culture and Tourism Ojo Maduekwe praised Morocco's experience in safeguarding its legacy. Morocco-Nigeria, Culture, 12/3/1999 - WTO: Morocco calls for larger liberalization for agricultural produce Morocco-International, Economics, 12/3/1999
- RAM flights resume today
Trade unions and the Moroccan carrier "Royal Air Maroc"(RAM) management reached Thursday night an agreement putting an end to the strike crippling the airline since Nov 30. Morocco, Politics, 12/3/1999 - Nine groups bid to assess Moroccan carrier's privatization
Nine groups are to bid for the assessment of the placement modes of the Moroccan carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), for its privatization, Moroccan L'Economiste daily reported. Morocco, Business, 12/3/1999 - Morocco wins two bronze medals in Arab chess championships
Morocco won two bronze medals in the 15th Arab chess championships, held Nov. 19-30 in Aden, Yemen. Regional-Morocco, Sports, 12/3/1999 - Birth of association claiming investigation on past human rights abuses in Morocco Morocco, Politics, 12/2/1999
- Morocco and Russia lay new bases for cooperation in agriculture
The visit to Russia from Nov. 29 to Dec.2 by Moroccan minister of agriculture, rural development and fisheries, Habib El Malki, was marked by laying new bases for cooperation in agriculture with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in agro-food industry. Morocco-Russia, Agriculture, 12/2/1999 - About 1400 persons submitted compensation applications for forced disappearance or arbitrary detention
The Moroccan advisory human rights council (CCDH) said an independent arbitration commission, in charge of studying applications for compensations following cases of forced disappearance or arbitrary detention has received up to December 1 a total of 1,370 applications by victims or their relatives. Morocco, Politics, 12/2/1999 - Moroccan speaker attends European Parliament's session
Speaker of the Chamber of Advisors (upper chamber of the Moroccan parliament), Mohamed Jalal Essaid, is leading a delegation of advisors to the plenary session of the European Parliament held this Dec. 2-3 in Brussels. Morocco-European Union, Politics, 12/2/1999 - Saudi Interior Minister In Morocco Saudi Arabia-Morocco, Politics, 12/2/1999
- Morocco calls for Britain's action to make Israel implement peace accords
Morocco on Wednesday called Britain to intervene with Israel to make it implement all the accords signed with Palestine. Morocco-UK, Politics, 12/2/1999 - Morocco warns Spain against looting Moroccan products
Morocco has warned Spain against possible looting against Moroccan products, following the expiry on November 30 of the Morocco - European fisheries accord. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 12/2/1999 - European fleet leaves Moroccan waters; Morocco ready to develop an economic engine
The departure of the European trawlers raises the question of whether the Moroccan sea operators will be able to develop the fisheries sector without foreign know-how. Maalaanine affirmed that, "The professionals are ready to shoulder their responsibilities." The Moroccan fisheries department says out of the 99 active companies, only 27 are totally owned by Moroccan operators. Morocco-European Union, Politics, 12/2/1999 - British Secretary to the Foreign Office to visit Morocco in February
Secretary to the British Foreign Office, Robin Cook, will visit Morocco next February, said Wednesday Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohamed Benaissa in Rabat at a meeting with visiting Peter Hain, British state secretary to the foreign office for Africa and commonwealth affairs. Morocco-UK, Politics, 12/2/1999 - France extends Morocco credit line to purchase cereals
France has opened for Morocco a new credit line for the purchase of 500,000 tons of wheat and barley, provided for in an agreement reached between the two countries' heads of government in their summit (Nov.5-6). Morocco-France, Politics, 12/2/1999 - Morocco calls WTO to heed developing nations' concerns in future multilateral negotiations
Morocco on Wednesday called the World Trade Organization (WTO) to heed the concerns of developing nations in the future multilateral negotiations. Morocco-International, Economics, 12/2/1999 - Employment minister meets RAM staff delegates
Employment Minister Khalid Alioua met in Rabat Wednesday staff delegates of the national airline, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), to look into personnel social claims in a bid to prevent further strikes. Morocco, Economics, 12/2/1999 - Casablanca hosts Mediterranean book and publishing show Morocco, Politics, 12/2/1999
- Morocco stages first official cricket tournament
The famed Moulay Rachid Sports Institute played host Sunday to the first official cricket tournament ever held in Morocco under the aegis of the Moroccan Cricket Association (MCA) with the participation of a Moroccan team. Morocco, Politics, 12/2/1999 - King Mohammed holds talks with Portuguese president in Tangier
King Mohammed VI held a private meeting in Tangiers this Wednesday with President Jorge Sampaio of Portugal who arrived in the northern Moroccan city earlier in the day. Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Saudi Prince Mohamed Ibn Nayef in Morocco Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 12/1/1999
- King Mohammed renews call to ease red tape
King Mohammed VI on Tuesday renewed calls on the government to ease administrative procedures to lower obstacles hindering investments. Morocco, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Moroccan-European free exchange accord enters into force
The free exchange accord concluded in June 1997 between Morocco and the European Free Exchange Commission (EFEC) enters into force this Wednesday. Morocco-International, Economics, 12/1/1999 - Morocco, Netherlands agree to transfer convicts Morocco-Netherlands, Politics, 12/1/1999
- British and Moroccan economic operators meet in Rabat
A British delegation, comprising bankers, trade promoters and business operators, is to explore this Tuesday with Moroccan business people opportunities to increase British investments in Morocco. Morocco-UK, Business, 12/1/1999 - King Mohammed launches drinking water project in Tangiers area
King Mohammed VI on Tuesday laid down the foundation stone for a project to supply drinking water to two localities near the northern city of Tangiers. Morocco, Local, 12/1/1999 - Morocco will not renew fisheries accord with Russia
Morocco on Tuesday announced that it will not renew the fisheries accords binding it to Russia. Morocco-Russia, Politics, 12/1/1999 - Morocco celebrates world AIDS day
Moroccan associations involved in fighting AIDS celebrate today the World Aids Day, staging events and increased activity in promoting awareness and educating people, mainly risk population. Morocco, Health, 12/1/1999 - Morocco to launch socioeconomic projects in northern provinces
King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, arrived in the northern Moroccan city of Tangiers on Monday evening. Morocco, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Moroccan, Czech MPs discuss human rights issues Morocco-Czech Republic, Politics, 11/30/1999
- Morocco and Russia agree to cooperate in agriculture
Morocco and Russia signed in Moscow Monday an agreement providing for cooperation in agriculture, especially in research, forests, irrigation and water harnessing. Morocco-Russia, Agriculture, 11/30/1999 - Industrial investments in Morocco to reach one billion dollars in 1999
Industrial investments are expected to reach a total amount of 10.07 billion Dirhams ($1 billion) in 1999, according to forecasts of the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade and Handicraft. Morocco, Economics, 11/30/1999 - Spanish group to inject $100 million into tourism project in Agadir
The Spanish "Sol Melia" tourism group will inject $100 million into a tourism project in the southern Moroccan city of Agadir. Morocco-Spain, Business, 11/30/1999 - Moroccan Islamic moderate party keeps its leader
The Party for Justice and Development, a moderate Islamic party, has renewed at its 4th congress held over the week-end, confidence in its leader Dr. Abdelkrim Khatib. Morocco, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Morocco, Germany sign cooperation protocol on solid waste management
Morocco and the German North Rhine-Westphalia Land signed in Dusseldorf on Monday evening a cooperation protocol on solid waste management. Morocco-Germany, Economics, 11/30/1999 - Moroccan exports of handicraft items increased by 4.5% last year
Morocco's exports of handicraft items were worth $61 million in 1998, 4.5% higher than a year before. Morocco, Economics, 11/30/1999 - Government promises to address trade unions' urgent grievances
The Moroccan government will address the trade unions' urgent grievances, Moroccan government spokesman Khalid Alioua said in Casablanca last week. Morocco, Economics, 11/30/1999 - Canadian senate speaker winds up visit to Morocco
The speaker of the Canadian Senate, Gildas L. Molgat, on Monday wound up a visit to Morocco during which he was received by King Mohammed VI. Morocco-Canada, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Sahrawi expatriates in Germany call Moroccans to close ranks
Chairman of the association of Sahrawis (Moroccans from southern provinces) settled in the German city of Dusseldorf, Brahim Laghzief, called Moroccans to close ranks for the triumph of the Moroccan national cause. Morocco, Politics, 11/30/1999 - Colloquy on Arab cities recommends respect of environment in town planning
A colloquy on new cities in the Arab world held in the Moroccan southern city of Agadir last week recommended the respect of economic and environmental requirements in town planning. Morocco, Culture, 11/29/1999 - Moroccan and Palestinian municipalities sign cooperation agreement
The cities of Marrakesh (Morocco) and Dir Ballah (Palestine) signed in Marrakesh over the weekend a convention opening cooperation between the two town councils in technical and artistic fields and in the management of local affairs. Morocco-Palestine, Economics, 11/29/1999 - King of Morocco calls for international action to preserve world legacy
King Mohammed VI of Morocco called this Monday for coordinating international action to rescue human cultural heritage arguing that "a loss incurred anywhere is a loss to humankind." Morocco-International, Culture, 11/29/1999 - Morocco attends Francophone ministerial conference in Paris
Morocco is taking part in the 14th Francophone ministerial conference held in Paris this November 29-30. Morocco-International, Politics, 11/29/1999 - Moroccan agriculture and fisheries minister visits Moscow
The Moroccan minister of agriculture, rural development and fisheries, Habib El Malki, arrived this Monday in Moscow for a four-day visit to upgrade Moroccan-Russian economic cooperation. Morocco-Russia, Politics, 11/29/1999 - Moroccan secretary of state of environment starts visit to Germany
Moroccan secretary of state for environment, Ahmed Iraqui, started this Monday a three-day visit to Germany to get first hand information on German high tech in matters of struggle against industrial pollution and waste treatment. Morocco-Germany, Environment, 11/29/1999 - European fishing trawlers on forced mooring
Starting November 30, the European boats will stop all fishing activities in Moroccan waters as the agreement binding Morocco to the European Union expires. Morocco-European Union, Economics, 11/29/1999 - Boubker Afoui wins Casablanca marathon
Moroccan Boubker Afoui (30) won sunday Casablanca's third International Marathon covering the 12.195 km in 2h,10'44'' shattering the previous record held by another Moroccan, Mustapha Damaoui. Morocco, Sports, 11/29/1999