Gulf countries threaten to expel irregular foreign workers amid coronavirus crisis

Foreign workers in Gulf countries are between the devil and the blue sea. In addition to the risk of getting infected with Covid-19, they could be forced to leave the country due to new government plans.

Coronavirus : Morocco to rely on fewer resources as Gulf countries suspend aid

Fouad Ali El Himma and Nasser Bourita’s February visit to Saudi Arabia had raised hopes for having Morocco strengthen ties with Gulf countries. Contrary to what happened during the 2008 financial crisis and the Arab Spring, these countries preferred to not financially support Morocco amid the coronavirus crisis.

King Mohammed VI may visit Saudi Arabia and Jordan this week

Sahara : Gulf states hail Morocco’s efforts at the UN Human Rights Council’s 39th session

One day after King Mohammed VI met with the United Arab Emirates’ Crown Prince, Mohamed Ben Zayed, in Abu Dhabi, Gulf states hailed the efforts made by Morocco to solve the Western Sahara dispute at a UNHRC session.

Morocco’s decision came at the request of Saudi Arabia, says Iranian foreign ministry official 

According to an Iranian foreign ministry official, Morocco’s decision to severe diplomatic relations with his country came under the influence of Saudi Arabia. Morocco has announced earlier last week that the measure wasn’t made under pressure.

Is Bourita and Boussaid’s visit to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait a way of boosting the dwindling Gulf aids ?

The economic chapter is in the heart of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance’s current visit to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. In fact, the aid expected to be granted to the Kingdom in 2012 by the Gulf Cooperation Council has seen a significant decline.

To help solve the gulf countries' crisis, Morocco sheds light on Iran's threat

Morocco is trying to convince Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain that Qatar shouldn’t be their enemy. For that sake, a second communiqué was issued yesterday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation referring to Iran as the real threat in the region that attempts to «undermine the supreme interests of these countries».

King Mohammed VI remains absent from the Arab League summit

King Mohammed VI continues to remain absent from the Arab League summit. He did not attend the summit scheduled today in the capital of Jordan. Yet, Salaheddine Mezouar Minister of Foreign affairs and Cooperation participated in the regional organization's event to represent the Kingdom among the 21 countries.