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Abdelkrim Benatiq : Syrian refugees «have to pass through regular diplomatic channels»

Morocco will allow the stranded refugees in its borders enter its territory only if they «pass through the regular diplomatic channels», Middle East Monitor reports. The Minister in Charge of Moroccans Residing Abroad and Migration, Abdelkrim Benatiq declared to the same source that : «The refugees have to go either through the Tunisian embassy or any other embassy in another country, and then we will process their case files in accordance with the immigration and asylum

Texas : An American arrested for verbally assaulting a Muslim family

An American citizen called, Alexander Downing was charged of «public intoxication» for racially assaulting a Muslim family in a hotel beach on South Padre Island in Texas, United States. The video was published by AJ+ on facebook 9 hours ago. Noria Alward claimed to the media platform that she «was enjoying the beach with her family when the man began harassing them». Downing was shouting at Alward Family calling them names. The angry man kept insulting the Muslim

Lagouira : The 12 Moroccan soldiers detained by the Mauritanian Army are free

The 12 Moroccan soldiers who were detained by the Mauritanian army yesterday were finally freed. «following the orders of President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, members of the royal navy have regained freedom», a source from the Sahara told Yabiladi. «The soldiers have already returned to the Kingdom». A decision was taken to put an end to the incident Thursday morning. Moroccan officials maintained talks with their Mauritanian counterparts which led to a positive

«Empowering Women in the Atlas» : a program for helping women leaders in the rural wolrd

Women’s Association for Rural Development and the American Initiative for Partnership with the Middle East (MEPI), have worked together to help 100 women entrepreneurs in rural areas acquire a set of capacities and skills through a project entitled «Empowering Women in the Atlas». The closing ceremony of the program will be organized on Saturday 13th May in Ifran, a communiqué sent to Yabiladi by the Foundation reports. «We are very proud to have successfully

Puma’s renewed classical pair of sneakers are inspired by Majorelle Garden

The German multinational company that designs athletic footwear has recently found inspiration in  the magical garden Majorelle located in Marrakech. Photos of the classical pair of sneakers namely Blaze of Glory and Clyde have gone viral on the Internet after they both have been redesigned by adding details originally mimicking the beauty of the Garden.  The sportswear firm decided to give the famous pair of sneakers a Moroccan touch inspired by the traditional

Berber poet and singer Sfia Oult telouat passed away

The song writer and singer, Sfia Oult telouat passed away Wednesday 10th May morning in Imi Nouline in the region of Ouerzazat after being diagnosed with Tuberculosis. The 71-year old artist was sick for three months and had to stay in Ouerzazat and then move to Marrakech for treatment. Sfia Oult telouat, born Sfia Oumohamed Ouhddou, started her career as a poet and a singer with a group of Ahwach called “Assais”. She then moved to Marrakech where she met a number of distinguished

A Moroccan parliamentarian delegation to attend the Pan-African Parliament fouth session in South Africa

A Moroccan parliamentarian delegation is currently in South Africa to assist the fourth session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) organized in Midrand, a city near Johannesburg, from the 8th to 19th May, Business Standard reports. This meeting is supposed to prepare for Morocco’s official return to the legislative body of the African Union, the same source indicates. «Our participation is aimed at finalizing the procedures for Morocco's accession to the Pan-African

Pakistan to establish a joint business council in Casablanca

The Moroccan Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Services (FCCIS) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) signed a memorandum of understanding to create a Joint business Council (JBC) at the chamber of commerce, industry and services in Casablanca, reports The News. The memorandum was signed by the president of the FCCIS, Mustapha Amhal and the vice president of the FPCCI, Ishtiaq Baig. The event was also attended by a delegation of

Moroccan tomatoes invade the Middle Eastern Market

Moroccan tomatoes are invading the Middle Eastern market making their way to countries like Qatar and the UAE, FreshPlaza reports. The trade is gaining popularity among costumers and importers in that region where the heat and the climate is not really suitable for agriculture. Lamia Al Adlouni, the Marketing Manager of the Moroccan exporter Atlantic Gulf company (AGCO) told the same source that «The current trend started about two or three years ago and has led to increased competition

Another terrorist cell dismantled in Morocco

In a statement, the Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday 10th of May that the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) have managed to dismantle yesterday and today a terrorist cell composed of six individuals in connection with «the Islamic State». The arrests have been actively operating in all of Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan, Marrakech and Safi according to the Ministry’s communiqué. Primary investigations suggest that the alleged terrorists took part

Germany : UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn influenced by Morocco's determination

Morocco is determined to maintain the proclamations and engagements that were set last year in Marrakech during COP 22. For ten days in Bonn, Germany, the UN Climate Change Conference held from the 8th May to the 18th is presided by Morocco. Salaheddine Mezouar who is president of COP 22 and Ambassador for Negotiations, Aziz Mekouar along with negotiators from the African Group, Environmental Integrity Group, Arab States Group, Alliance of Small Island States and the Umbrella group participated

King Mohammed VI invited to attend the Arabic, Islamic and United States Summit

King Mohammed VI is invited to attend Arabic, Islamic and United States summit hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting scheduled for May the 21st in Ryadh will also be attended by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, United States President Donald Trump, Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi. Adel Al-Jubair, Saudi Foreign Minister, visited Rabat yesterday 8th of May to extend Morocco’s invitation. He was received by Nasser

Netherlands : Moroccan gay man comes out in a Dutch documentary

  Composed of three segments, a Dutch documentary entitled «Familie, geloof en hoop» (Family, faith and hope) contained declarations by 4 Moroccan gay men. Faced with shame and pressured by his family, Nassiri, one of the 4 participants who came out about being gay spoke to Gay.nl, a Dutch website, about «the pain he went through during 25 years before being able to reveal his sexual identity». Spending years «of loneliness and depression», he stated,

300 migrants attempted to force their way into Mellila

300 Sub-Saharana migrants tried to enter Melilla Tuesday morning, Reuters reports. 100 of them managed to force their way across the 6-meters wire fence making it through to the city at around 5am.   Some of these migrants have thrown rocks at officials. «Three policemen were injured in clashes with the migrants, who kicked and threw rocks at the officers», Spain Interior Ministry said in a statement reported by AFP. According to the same source, 1000 migrants have tried to

Ireland : A Moroccan and Algerian arrested in connection with ISIS money laundering

Two men one Moroccan and one Algerian were arrested yesterday 8th May in Dublin, Ireland by the members of the Garda’s counter terrorism international unit. The suspects are accused of laundering money for the terrorist group ISIS using Irish bank accounts, SundayWorld reports. The Irish times, on the other hand, indicated on Tuesday that the Moroccan national suspect was released «without charge» whereas the Algerian was kept in custody over links to terrorist activity.

Morocco to benefit from the Chinese Belt and Road initiative

Morocco eyes mutual benefits as the Chinese Belt and Road initiative is under construction, the Xinhua news agency reports. The project that was first launched by the Chinese paramount leader, Xi Jinping during a speech to the Indonesian Parliament in 2013 will contribute in the creation of a modern Silk Road spanning on 65 countries. China has promised to build a maritime road to connect coastal Chinese cities to Africa and the Mediterranean, a step that would increase global economic

Murder of Hassan Shimi : Two suspects held in prison

  The two suspects that were directly involved in the murder of Hassan Shimi were detained yesterday in Sale’s local prison, MAP reports. The defendants will be prosecuted for «homicide and robbery». During the reconstruction of the crime scene on Saturday in Oued Eddahab neighborhood, security forces brought two suspects that are allegedly involved in the murder. For the record, Shimi was found murdered Wednesday evening at his home in Temara. Immediately informed,

Attijariwafa pays twice book value to acquire Barklays Egypt

Attijariwafa, one of Morocco’s biggest banks has paid twice book value for the acquisition of Barklays Egypt, Mohammed El Kettani the bank's CEO told Reuters on Sunday. Barklays’ acquisition will enable the Moroccan bank to expand its market share to 5 percent naming the new unit Attijari Bank Egypt. Kettani, speaking to the British news agency, did not reveal the value of the recent purchase but declared instead that it was «twice Barclays Egypt's 2016 book value or about