Morocco and Saudi Arabia strengthen criminal cooperation with new agreements

Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi and Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif Al Saud signed three agreements in Riyadh on Wednesday to enhance criminal cooperation between the two countries. This move reflects the depth of historical relations and the strong partnership between the two kingdoms. The agreements cover mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, the transfer of convicted persons, and extradition. They aim to enhance the effectiveness of judicial and

Moroccan documentary on Sahara «Um Echgag» screened at London Arthouse Film Festival

The documentary film «Um Echgag», by Moroccan director Ahmed Bouchalga, was screened in London on Tuesday evening as part of the 5th London Arthouse Film Festival (LAHFF), giving British film buffs an insight into Moroccan Hassani cinema. This production turns the spotlight on an important period in the history of the Sahara, recounting the events leading up to the Um Echgag congress, which brought together notables and representatives of all Saharan tribes in 1956, culminating in

Royaume-Uni : Projection du documentaire «Um Echgag» du réalisateur marocain Ahmed Bouchalga

Le film documentaire «Um Echgag», du réalisateur marocain Ahmed Bouchalga, a été projeté, mardi soir à Londres, dans le cadre de la cinquième édition du London Arthouse Film Festival (LAHFF), offrant aux cinéphiles britanniques un aperçu sur le cinéma hassani marocain. Cette production braque les projecteurs sur une période importante de l’histoire du Sahara, relatant les faits ayant conduit à

Mpox : CDC Afrique recommande le premier test PCR en temps réel fabriqué localement au Maroc

Le Centre africain de contrôle et de prévention des maladies (CDC Afrique), à travers son Comité consultatif des diagnostiques (DAC), a recommandé le premier test PCR en temps réel pour la Mpox fabriqué localement au Maroc. L’approbation par CDC Afrique souligne la fiabilité et l’efficacité de ce test, renforçant potentiellement le rôle du Maroc dans les initiatives de santé mondiale, indique un

Morocco participates in Global Forum to Combat Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism

Morocco is participating in the high-level meeting to launch the US initiative of Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism, or Global (FTPRNT). At the meeting, held November 13-15 in Bucharest, Romania, by the US State Department and Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Redouane Houssaini, Director of United Nations and International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Resident Abroad, highlighted the security challenges facing

CDG, Gotion High-Tech ink MoU to support electric battery gigafactory in Kenitra

The Deposit and Management Fund (CDG) and Gotion High-Tech Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Hefei, China, to support the electric battery gigafactory currently under development in Kenitra, Morocco. The agreement was signed by CDG's CEO, Khalid Safir, and Gotion High-Tech Chairman, Li Zhen. It outlines that CDG Invest, the investment arm of CDG, will acquire a stake in Gotion Power Morocco through its NAMA industry fund, according to a press release from the

ONEE finalizes desalination project to ensure water for Sahara fishing village

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has completed a project to secure the drinking water supply for the Amgrew fishing village in the province of Tarfaya, utilizing a seawater desalination plant. This desalination plant is ONEE's 12th and its 10th in the Kingdom's southern provinces, according to an ONEE press release. Financed by ONEE and the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra Regional Council, at a total cost of approximately 26.1 million dirhams, the project involves

Strong wind gusts and dust storms expected Thursday in Morocco

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level alert, warning of strong wind gusts and likely dust storms expected to affect multiple provinces on Thursday. The alert spans the regions of Figuig, Jerada, Oujda-Angad, Taourirt, Boulemane, and Midelt, where winds reaching speeds of 75 to 90 kmph (47 to 56 mph) are anticipated from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dessalement : L’ONEE assure l’alimentation en eau potable du village de pêche Amgrew à Tarfaya

L’Office national de l’électricité et de l’eau potable (ONEE) vient d’achever la réalisation du projet de sécurisation d’alimentation en eau potable du village de pêche Amgrew à la province de Tarfaya, à partir d’une station de dessalement d’eau de mer. Cette station de dessalement est la douzième de l’ONEE et sa dixième dans les provinces du Sud du royaume, indique un communiqué

Météo Maroc : Fortes rafales de vent et tempêtes de poussières

De fortes rafales de vent avec tempêtes de poussières probables sont prévues, jeudi, dans plusieurs provinces du Royaume, a annoncé la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). Ces fortes rafales de vent (75-90 km/h) concerneront, jeudi de 7h à 17h, les provinces de Figuig, Jerada, Oujda-Angad, Taourirt, Boulemane et Midelt, précise la DGM dans un bulletin d’alerte de niveau de vigilance orange.