Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 3/25/2002
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of March 25, 2002
- King Mohammed sends message to president of Mauritius Morocco-Mauritius, Politics, 3/30/2002
- King Mohammed holds intensive contacts with Arab leaders over situation in palestinian territories
Following the serious developments in the Palestinian territories, king Mohammed VI, chairman of Al-Quds committee, has been intensifying contacts with Arab leaders in Beirut and international moves. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 3/30/2002 - Morocco denies projects to build nuclear plant
Aourid, who said he was astonished by the article, says Morocco's real battle, under the leadership of king Mohammed VI, is against poverty, ignorance and all causes of under-development Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/30/2002 - King Mohammed meets participants in Arab summit Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/29/2002
- King Mohammed calls for international protection to Palestinian people
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, on Friday decried the invasion by the Israeli occupation forces of Palestinian cities and institutions and called for an international protection to the Palestinian people. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 3/29/2002 - King Mohammed renews full backing to President Arafat
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, renewed in phone talks Friday with Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat, Morocco's full backing and solidarity with the Palestinian people and leadership against the new Israeli escalation waged by the occupation forces in blatant defiance to Arab and international will to establish peace. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 3/29/2002 - Morocco officially asks Switzerland and Geneva convention signatories to act for release of 1,362 Moroccan POW's
Morocco's permanent mission in Switzerland has sent to Switzerland a letter asking Swiss authorities to interfere with Algerian authorities to remind them of their obligations, as signatory to the four Geneva conventions and ask them to release these prisoners held on their territory, some of them for more than 20 years. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 3/29/2002 - King Mohammed sends message to Cameroon's Biya
President Biya and Chbaatou discussed a set of regional and international issues and underscored the excellent relations existing between the two African countries. Morocco-Cameroon, Politics, 3/29/2002 - Tunisian tour operators on trip to Marrakesh Morocco-Tunisia, Economics, 3/29/2002
- European, Moroccan Businessmen Meet in Sale Morocco-European Union, Economics, 3/29/2002
- UNESCO's international drama institute opens center in Morocco Morocco, Local, 3/29/2002
- Morocco in Moscow's world tourism fair Morocco-Russia, Economics, 3/29/2002
- Rabat hosts Rhythms of the World Festival
The Moroccan capital city of Rabat will host the first edition of "Rhythms of the world" music festival next May 18-22, under the theme "Rabat at the rhythms of the world." Morocco-Regional, Local, 3/29/2002 - 17th Sand Marathon to kick off april 7
Racers will cover the 230 km-long race, through dunes, rocky valleys, dry Oueds, palm groves and small mountains, in six 20 to 80 km-long stages. Morocco, Sports, 3/29/2002 - Three Moroccan educational institutions equipped with Canadian computer labs
Two technical high schools in Kenitra (40 km north of Rabat) and the academy of the ministry of national education in the city have been equipped with Canadian computer labs. Morocco-Canada, Education, 3/29/2002 - Moroccan Painter in U.N. Dialogue of Cultures Exhibition
"Marrakech by Night," a Painting by Moroccan Abdelhamid Kachmar, is displayed at an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and tapestry held at the United Nations headquarters here under the topic "dialogue of cultures." Morocco, People, 3/29/2002 - ITU secretary general expected next week in Morocco
The exhibition, held April 2-5 in Casablanca, is the major encounter of telecoms professionals who will also debate several associated topics, mainly the liberalization of the land phone system, Internet generalization and the future of mobile communication in Morocco. Morocco, Local, 3/29/2002 - Closure of Moroccan-Algerian borders contradict their will to promote exchanges, Algerian minister Algeria-Morocco, Economics, 3/28/2002
- Moroccan association for support to Palestinians calls Arab leaders to back Intifada
The association also underlined the need to reject any potential attack against Iraq or any Arab state, revive and enforce the Arab agreement of common defense, and put an end to the Arab states' embargo against Iraq. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/28/2002 - Regionalization, inevitable path towards a competitive Morocco, minister
The construction of a democratic nation, the consolidation of the rule of law, and the building up of a fair, egalitarian society as well as the promotion of a sound, solid and competitive economy are the major fields of action in the country, he said. Morocco, Economics, 3/28/2002 - World Bank commends Morocco's progress in social realms
The educational sector is unable to train skilled human resources needed on the employment market Morocco, Politics, 3/28/2002 - King Mohammed meets Arab League chief
He voiced appreciation for the sovereign's ideas and orientations and expressed hope that a new impetus will be given to the Arab League in line with the developments of the new century. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/28/2002 - Morocco, Russia start talks on new fisheries accord
Morocco and Russia started in Moscow Thursday talks for the conclusion of a new bilateral fisheries accord to replace a 1995 agreement that expired in 1999. Morocco-Russia, Economics, 3/28/2002 - Budget receipts slowdown affects public finances
The slowdown in budget receipts in 2002, resulting from the drop in non-fiscal revenues, will affect public finances, says a Moroccan think-tank group. Morocco, Economics, 3/28/2002 - Moroccan, Egyptian Businessmen Conclude Partnership Accords Morocco-Egypt, Economics, 3/28/2002
- Prince Moulay Rachid dedicates american school in Marrakesh
Morocco's Prince Moulay Rachid dedicated Thursday the American School of Marrakesh. Morocco-USA, Education, 3/28/2002 - Morocco days in French city of Grenoble
Morocco tourism and handicraft days are held in the French city of Grenoble this March 20 through April 1st. Morocco-France, Economics, 3/28/2002 - Japanese international cooperation agency follows up on investment in Morocco
Vice Chairman of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Masamitsu Hiroumi, is expected this week in Morocco to inquire about progress made in the agency-financed projects. Morocco-Japan, Economics, 3/28/2002 - Morocco wants to make of al-Jadida a tourism pole
French daily Le monde on Wednesday ran a coverage on Morocco's efforts to make of Al-Jadida, a town located some 200 km south of Rabat, a major tourism center. Morocco, Economics, 3/28/2002 - Canadian Premier in Morocco Morocco-Canada, Politics, 3/27/2002
- King Mohammed calls Arab states to back Saudi peace initiative
Morocco's King Mohammed VI called this Wednesday Arab states to back the peace initiative put forward by the crown prince of Saudi Arabi, Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz, and recalled that Morocco has given its blessing to this "pertinent" and "enlightened" initiative. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/27/2002 - Member of British parliament says Sahara partitioning is unacceptable
A British MP, member of the Conservative party, Derrick Conway, said Morocco's attachment to its territorial integrity is a rational attitude while Algeria's proposal to partition the Sahara is unacceptable. Morocco-UK, Politics, 3/27/2002 - A message from Moroccan King, Putin to Lebanese President Lebanon-Morocco, Politics, 3/26/2002
- King Mohammed sends message to Ireland's premier Morocco-Ireland, Politics, 3/26/2002
- King Mohammed Leaves for Arab Summit in Beirut, Visit to Jordan Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/26/2002
- King Mohammed sends message to Russia's Vladimir Putin
Moroccan minister of employment, professional training, social development and solidarity, Abbas El Fassi, handed on Monday to Russian foreign minister, Igor Ivanov, a message from King Mohammed VI to president Vladimir Putin. Morocco-Russia, Politics, 3/26/2002 - Sound waves to keep dolphins away from death by fishing nets
Morocco has decided to generalize the diffusion of sound waves in water to keep dauphins away from fishing nets, especially in the Mediterranean, the Moroccan Sea Research Institute said Monday in a release. Morocco, Environment, 3/26/2002 - Two French researchers win Mohammed prize for best thesis on Islam
Young French researchers, Remy Madinier and Jean-Pierre Van Staevel, were awarded on Monday the first Mohammed VI prize for the best thesis on Islam and Islamic world societies. Morocco, Religion, 3/26/2002 - Sales of Morocco's ONA Posts 10.7% Increase
Morocco's Omnium Nord Africain (ONA), the largest private holding, announced that its consolidated sales has reached 24.3 billion DH (2.4 billion Euros) in 2001, progressing by 10.7% compared to 2000. Morocco, Business, 3/26/2002 - Rabat urban commune approves cooperation convention with Italian Catania
The two parties also agreed to give special importance to scientific research and archeology, professional training and the development of the agribusiness industry in the two cities. Morocco-Italy, Local, 3/26/2002 - Moroccans make 8.9% of new immigrants in Quebec
Canada's French-speaking province of Quebec received in 2001 37,500 new immigrants, including 8.9% of Moroccans, an official disclosed on Monday. Morocco-Canada, Local, 3/26/2002 - Casablanca hosts meeting on plane engines overhaul in Africa
The 11th annual conference on planes engine overhaul opened in Casablanca Monday with 200 international experts attending. Morocco-Regional, Business, 3/26/2002 - Football: three Moroccan clubs cruise to coming rounds of African cups
Morocco's champion club, RAJA of Casablanca, managed to qualify for the coming round of the African Champions League following a 3-1 away win over Wallidan of Gambia in Banjul. Morocco, Sports, 3/26/2002 - King Mohammed sends message to Cameroon's Paul Biya Morocco-Cameroon, Politics, 3/25/2002
- Message from King Mohammed VI to Mexican President
Mexican president, Vicente fox, received on Friday Moroccan premier, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, who handed him a message from king Mohammed VI. Morocco-Mexico, Politics, 3/25/2002 - Several security council members reject Algeria's proposal to partition sahara, minister
Several permanent and non-permanent members of the UN Security Council reject Algeria's proposal to partition the Sahara, said Moroccan minister of employment, vocational training, social development and solidarity, Abbes El Fassi. Morocco, Politics, 3/25/2002 - Senegal renews at OAU refusal of sahara partitioning proposal
Senegalese foreign minister, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio, underscored before his peers at the Organization of African Unity (OAU) that the draft framework-agreement proposed by the UN secretary general's personal envoy for the Sahara, James Baker, and which enjoy the adherence of most influential countries is "the most adapted political solution" to the Sahara issue. Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 3/25/2002 - Belgian team wins Morocco's 9th classic rally
Belgian team, made up of Carlos Ghistelinck-Bernard Soens, on board a Mercedes 280 SE, won Morocco's 9th Classic. Morocco, Sports, 3/25/2002