Direct flights between the Philippines and Morocco will soon be opened after the Ministry of Transport (DOTr) of this insular state signed an agreement with Moroccan officials. According to the Global Nation media, the Moroccan ministry and officials met at the General Directorate of Civil Aviation in Rabat on 4 and 5 September to seal an Air Services Agreement (ASA). In a statement, the Department of the Philippines said the agreement would pave the way for the respective carriers of the two
A «special envoy» sent by Venezuela’s self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido to Morocco has been attending several meetings with diplomats accredited by Rabat. Yesterday, José Ignacio Guédez met with the representative of the Central African Republic who is also the dean of the African Diplomatic Corps. «This is an important step in achieving the goal of increasing the recognition of the constitutional government of President Juan Guaido in Africa
In an unexpected move, United States President Donald Trump fired his national security advisor John Bolton. His dismissal is good news for Morocco, which has been under pressure due to Bolton’s frustration.
Israeli newspaper Times of Israel published an article on aid granted by Israelis to isolated villages in Morocco. The newspaper reports that many Amazighs «identify with the modern State of Israel and the Jews».
Moroccans will be celebrating Ashura on Sunday 1st of October, commemorating the 10th of Muharram of the new Hijri year, 1439. Families in the Kingdom have their own way of enjoying the day through several rituals, customs and traditions. Some of these are related to significant historical events. Details.
News coverage involving Muslims by four major US newspapers is significantly more negative than that of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos or Jews, according to a report.
The driver of the bus that fell on Sunday in the province of Errachidia voluntarily turned himself in to the authorities this Monday after he had escaped immediately after the accident that killed 17 people. A statement from the Wilaya of Drâa-Tafilalet said that the bus driver, considered until now as one of the missing persons, appeared before the authorities of the Regional Hospital Moulay Ali Cherif in Errachidia after his escape from the tragedy the day before. «The
It was unveiled this week in Dewsbury, an English city in West Yorkshire County : a large zillij composition inspired by the design of a madrasa in Meknes. This was announced today by artist Eric Broug, specializing in compositions inspired by Islamic arts, on his Twitter account. Unveiled this week in Dewsbury, UK: a very large #zillij composition, inspired by a design from a madrasa in #Meknes. @shubbakfestival @OasisMag @MarisaMazriaK @Casaarabe @TheMosaicRooms @e_flux @MathafModern
The body of Moroccan-Canadian flight student Hind Barch, who has been missing since Wednesday night, was found yesterday in the area of Racine, the Sûreté du Québec confirmed, quoted by Radio Canada, hence the official confirmation of the death of the 22 year-old. Two Canadian Armed Forces aircrafts and one from the Sûreté du Québec have been deployed to locate the missing aircraft, according to La Presse canadienne. An investigation will be opened to
Born in Rabat, Zoubida Barik has been practicing as a lawyer for over ten years in Spain. Her career is that of a fighter who went on to pursue the job of her dreams with determination. Today, she is distinguished in Spain for her hard work.