Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 6/26/2000
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of June 26, 2000
- King Mohammed makes brief visit to Geneva to meet UAE president Morocco-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 7/1/2000
- King Mohammed meets Gabonese army chief of staff Morocco-Gabon, Military, 7/1/2000
- Casablanca water utility makes $80 mln-long term loan from Moroccan banks Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000
- King Mohammed decorates Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish
King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, received at the Royal Office in Rabat Friday Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwich, who handed the king a collection of his poems in Arabic and French. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 7/1/2000 - Mohammed V foundation takes measures for handicapped expatriates Morocco, Culture, 7/1/2000
- Moroccan agriculture minister expected in London Sunday
Moroccan minister of agriculture, rural development and sea fisheries, Habib El Malki, is expected Sunday in London, for a three day work visit. Morocco-UK, Economics, 7/1/2000 - German businessmen hear presentation on privatization of Moroccan phone operator
Moroccan minister of public sector and privatization, Rachid Filali, explained before a panel of German businessmen modalities in the projected privatization of Morocco's telecom operator "Maroc-Telecom." Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Morocco, the only Arab state selected for UNDP aid plan to development
This policy, he said, is focused on promotion of good governance, social integration, alleviation of poverty, promotion of women's status in society and enforcement of human rights. Morocco, Politics, 7/1/2000 - Morocco, Korea sign cultural and scientific exchange program Morocco-South Korea, Science, 7/1/2000
- King Mohammed receives Israeli telecommunication minister
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, received at the Royal Office in Rabat Friday Israeli deputy premier and telecommunications minister, Benyamin Ben Eliezer. Morocco-Israel, Politics, 7/1/2000 - Morocco, Japan examine cooperation in fisheries
Means to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of fishery were probed at a meeting here between a delegation of the Japanese international cooperation agency JICA) and Moroccan fishery minister, Thami El Khayari. Morocco-Japan, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Construction of car-cable plant in Tangiers to boost exports
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday afternoon launched in the Tangiers export-free area the construction works of a car-cable plant by Japanese-multinational "Yazaki." Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Algeria supports self-determination right in western Sahara
Before leaving Tunis, Algerian President Abd El-Aziz Bu Taflika stated yesterday evening in a speech his country's support for the self - determination right of the western Sahara, saying that "the principle of respecting self-determination is our only concern in this case." Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 7/1/2000 - Marrakesh Hosts International Tuna-Fish Preservation Conference
Marrakesh is hosting next November 12-20 the 12th session of the international committee for the preservation of tuna-fish in the Atlantic Ocean. Morocco, Business, 7/1/2000 - 2006 world cup bid: Morocco's last presentation wednesday
Morocco will be having a last chance to defend its candidacy to host the 2006 world soccer cup finals next Friday before the executive committee of the International Football association "FIFA" in Zurich. Morocco, Sports, 7/1/2000 - Morocco's phone operator reaches one million gsm subscribers
Morocco's phone operator "Maroc Telecom" announced on Thursday it has recorded its first one millionth mobile subscriber. Morocco, Business, 7/1/2000 - 75.9% of Moroccan seas declared fit for bathing
A percentage of 75.9 % of Moroccan seas were declared fit for bathing in the 1999-2000 year against 74.1% last year, the equipment ministry announced in a press conference. Morocco, Environment, 7/1/2000 - Washington commits $ 6.6 million to economic development in Morocco
Morocco and the United States signed on Friday an agreement under which Washington donates Morocco $6.6 million to finance and promote a series of projects and activities in support of Morocco's economic development. Morocco-USA, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Moroccan ports post record traffic volume in 1999
Morocco's ports recorded in 1999 a record traffic of 52.9 million tons, an increase by 9.7% compared to 1998, and a turnover of $ 197.7 million. Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Hunger-striking jobless graduates in critical condition
A group of 12 jobless Moroccan graduates who have been on hunger strike for nearly 20 days are now in a "critical" condition, doctors said in Rabat Wednesday. Morocco, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Some 70 Moroccan women get seasonal jobs in Spain
Some 70 Moroccan women were hired as seasonal workers in Spanish fruit sector, under an agreement signed in 1997 between the Moroccan and Spanish governments. Morocco-Spain, Economics, 7/1/2000 - Moroccan athletes win rome's 3,000 m steeple chase and the women's 400 m hurdles
Moroccan athletes Nezha Bidouane and Brahim Boulami won on Friday the Rome's Golden Gala Meet respectively in the women's 300 m hurdles and the men's 400 m hurdles. Morocco, Sports, 7/1/2000 - King Mohammed chairs graduation ceremony at armed forces academy Morocco, Military, 6/29/2000
- Gabonese Army Chief of Staff in Morocco Morocco-Gabon, Military, 6/29/2000
- London meeting on Sahara ends
Delegates of Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the separatist Polisario movement held in London on Wednesday a five-hour meeting under the aegis of UN secretary general's personal envoy for the Sahara, James Baker. Morocco, Politics, 6/29/2000 - Morocco calls OIC to promote inter-civilization dialogue
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) should promote inter-civilization dialogue and endeavor to establish a universal culture in tune with Islamic values and conciliating between traditional and modern values. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 6/29/2000 - European MPs on visit to morocco Morocco-European Union, Politics, 6/28/2000
- Moroccan human rights minister cites white revolution under king mohamed vi
Moroccan human rights minister, Mohamed Aujjar, on Tuesday described as a "white revolution" the changes going on in Morocco under king Mohammed VI, based on the new concept of "authority at the service of people" developed by the sovereign. Morocco, Politics, 6/28/2000 - London hosts meeting over sahara issue
A Moroccan official delegation is taking part this Wednesday in a meeting over the Sahara, convened by UN secretary general's personal envoy, James Baker. Morocco, Politics, 6/28/2000 - 1st quarter of 2000 records 13% increase in foreign tourists in morocco Morocco, Economics, 6/28/2000
- Building economic bloc is biggest challenge for Arabs
The biggest challenge that the Arab world will have to face in the third millenium is to build an economic bloc comprising all Arab countries and all productive sectors, said Moroccan minister delegate in charge of economic forecasts and planning, Abdehamid Aouad. Morocco, Economics, 6/28/2000 - Euro fall will not affect Moroccan economy, minister
The fall of Euro will have no effect on Morocco's economy except for some export sectors, said Moroccan economy and finance minister, Fathallah Oualalou. Morocco, Economics, 6/28/2000 - Ram, US Delta air lines sign code sharing agreement Morocco-USA, Economics, 6/28/2000
- Morocco resumes flights to Libya Morocco-Libya, Politics, 6/27/2000
- $ 3.5 million earmarked for medicinal and aromatic herbs institute
A budget of $ 3.5 million was earmarked for the project to set up a national institute of medicinal and aromatic herbs in Taounat (near Fez), said Moroccan minister of higher education, executive training and scientific training, Najib Zerouali. Morocco, Economics, 6/27/2000 - Youssoufi surveys in geneva Morocco's social policy
Moroccan prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi surveyed before the 24th session of the UN general assembly extraordinary session Morocco's social policy, underlining how the budget earmarked to social sectors went up from 38% of the state general budget in 1995 to 47% for the current finance bill. Morocco, Politics, 6/27/2000 - King Mohammed receives Saudi heir apparent Morocco-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/27/2000
- Bashar al-Assad received a telephone call from Moroccan King Syria-Morocco, Politics, 6/27/2000
- Moroccan minister calls for security council of economic and social development
Moroccan minister of social development, solidarity, employment and vocational training, Khalid Alioua, proposed on Monday the creation of a security council for economic and social development with the mission of managing in a fair way the orientation of north-south financial flows. Morocco, Politics, 6/27/2000 - US delegation of Saint Jude children hospital on visit to Morocco
A delegation of US Saint Jude Children Research Hospital is currently in Morocco to examine with Moroccan officials a new program for training of medical and paramedical staff of pediatric oncology units of Rabat and Casablanca children hospitals. Morocco, Health, 6/27/2000 - Seminar on competitiveness in morocco held in Casablanca Morocco, Economics, 6/27/2000
- Moroccan premier urges for fair rules of multilateral trade
Moroccan premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, on Monday urged for "fair trade rules" and for new financial and monetary regulation means. Morocco-Regional, Economics, 6/27/2000 - Morocco lauds as wise India's decision to withdraw recognition of polisario republic
Morocco on Monday described as "wise" India's decision to withdraw recognition of the so-called Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR/self-proclaimed by the Polisario). Morocco-India, Politics, 6/27/2000 - Germany extends Morocco loans and donations worth $ 185 ml dm
Germany will extend Morocco loans and donations of a total amount of 185 million DM ($ 110 mln) for years 2000 and 2001 to carry out development projects. Morocco-Germany, Economics, 6/27/2000 - American students to visit Morocco's north-western region
hirty students from North American universities (United States and Canada) will be on a study visit to the region of Gharb, Chrarda, Beni Hssen (northwestern Morocco) starting July 2. Morocco-USA, Education, 6/27/2000 - Morocco and FAO sign technical assistance agreement in handicraft
The agreement comprises two actions: a $ 189,00 technical cooperation program, totally financed by the FAO consisting of assessing the sector in two chambers out of Morocco's 24 handicraft chambers. The second action, to be financed by Morocco, consists in implementing measures recommended after the diagnosis. Morocco, Agriculture, 6/27/2000