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King Mohammed VI launches the construction of two proximity medical centers

King Mohammed VI launched Friday 24th of March afternoon the construction of two proximity medical centers for Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity in Rabat and Tamara. Sanae Dadikh, Head of the Communication and Institutional development department of Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity declared that the project will reinforce the foundation’s local healthcare program in the region. These two centers, which are part of the accessible health care policy, will promote the program

When allergies prevent some people from enjoying spring

Spring is officially here allowing most of us to embrace nature and admire all the flourishing flowers out there. However allergies can spoil the fun and prevent some of us from enjoying the cheerful season. Spring allergy is caused by pollination, a seasonal transfer mediated by the wind to ensure the fertilization of other plans. Trees, plants and grass during this particular season release tiny grains that can get into the nose of someone and trigger their spring allergy. Having to

French Book Fair : Morocco guest of honor for the 2017 edition

34 moroccan writers will attend the French book fair that is organized from the 24th to the 27th of March. The French book fair has selected Morocco as the guest of honor for 2017. This year’s edition will shed light on the African literature and most precisely the Moroccan one. Also the invited writers will reflect according to Mondafrique the dynamic and diversified contemporary literature of the kingdom. Princess lalla Meryem along with the French President Francois Hollande

Jordanian King Abdullah II pays Morocco a three-day visit

In an official visit, king Abdullah II arrived yesterday to Morocco after being invited by King Mohammed VI. An official ceremony was held in the royal palace in Rabat in honor of the Jordanian king. During the three-day visit king Abdullah is supposed to hold talks with King Mohammed VI to discuss future bilateral ties and examine topics of mutual interests. The visit is also an opportunity to convince King Mohammed VI into attending the 28th summit of the Arab league. The regional

Morocco : Marrakech is a perfect destination for Health Tourism’s lovers

Ibrahim Khaireddine, head of the regional investment center of Marrakech claimed today that Morocco is a special and unique destination in the sector of medical tourism. He assured that the kingdom has developed its medical supplies under safe and stable political circumstances. During the inauguration of the second edition of «Africa Medical Tourism expo» held in Marrakech from 22d to 24th of March, khaireddine declared that «rejoining the African Union will bring great

Morocco joins the UNWTO as a partner of the international year of sustainable Tourism for development

On the national day of sustainable tourism celebrated on the 20th March in Rabat, Morocco declared joining the United Nations World Tourism Organization as a partner of the International year of sustainable tourism for development. Morocco’s commitment will support the international year of sustainable tourism and contribute in the promotion of responsible tourism. «The commitment of the Empire of Morocco with the tourism field is remarkable, not only by becoming a member of now

The US urges Morocco to double efforts in the fight against ISIS

Washington hosted Wednesday 68 foreign ministers from all over the world to discuss their global coalition on the defeat of ISIS. The US administration urged Morocco along with other members of the coalition to double their efforts in the fight against ISIS and called them to contribute more. The meeting was presided by the Secretary of state Rex Tilleron and attended by the Moroccan deputy foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Tilleron declared in his speech during the meeting, that «there

London: ISIS claims responsibility for the Westminster attack

Isis has claimed its responsibility for the deadly attack that London witnessed yesterday afternoon. According to the Independent, the Islamic state has announced on a group called Amaq Propaganda's agency that the attacker is a «soldier of the Islamic State». The statement revealed that he was called by the group to kill civilians and police officers in the country. A driver crushed pedestrians, wednesday, on Westminster Bridge in London and stabbed a police officer outside the

The US bans Moroccan citizens from carrying electronic devices on flights

The US government announced yesterday, Tuesday, the ban of laptop computers and tablets on flights coming from 10 countries. The decision includes Morocco along with other North African and Middle-Eastern countries. According to the New York Times, two senior American Counterterrorism officials have claimed that «the Islamic state is developing a bomb hidden in portable electronics». They have made it clear to the American daily newspaper that the decision was taken to prevent

Forbes list reveals wealthiest men in Morocco

The American business magazine Forbes has released its annual ranking of the wealthiest people in the world. The list did not exclude Morocco, for it includes three well-known Moroccan figures namely Othmane Benjelloun, Aziz Akhanouch and Anas Sefrioui. Othmane Benjelloun led the list of three Moroccan billionaires published by Forbes with a total net worth of 1.9 billion US Dollars. The wealthiest man in Morocco, according to Forbes, is the chairman of BMCE Bank of Africa, the panafrican

American singer Demi Lovato is invited to perform in Mawazine

Organisation Maroc Culture announced that the famous American pop singer and song writer, Demi Lovato, is going to perform on the 19th of May 2017 at Mawazine Rythms of the World Festival. The former Disney star’s fans will get the chance to see her perform on the “Swissi” scene in Rabat along with other international singers that were invited by the festival organisers. 24 year-old Demi is a singer, song writer and actress who made her debut as a child actress in 2008.

Morocco and China to build a tech city in Tangier

King Mohammed VI presided yesterday in tangier the launching of a 10 billion project. Morocco and the Chinese Group “Haite” will build a new industrial and technology city of 2000 hectares. Financed by the “Haite” group, BMCE Bank of Africa and the Moroccan government, the project aims to host 300,000 inhabitants and create 100,000 jobs. It is a site that will attract 200 multinational corporations and boost the economy of the region. «'Mohammed VI Tangiers Tech

World Happiness Report : Morocco 84th and Africa unhappy

The 2017 world happiness Report ranks Morocco 84th in the world and 4th in Africa. Supported by the UN, the annual report tracks the happiness of 155 countries based on several features such as education, democracy heath and employment. While the rest of the world is celebrating the international day of happiness, Africa is ranked as the unhappiest continent on this planet. An annual report released on Monday by the UN has ranked Morocco fourth in a list of the happiest countries in Africa.

Morocco is hosting the 24th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference

Rabat is hosting today the 20th of March, the 24th conference of the Arab-Parliamentary Union. The conference is supposed to be attended by several Arab parliamentary representatives to develop a new working plan for the union and elect a new leader. The two-day conference will discuss the promotion of the regional and international activities of the participating countries. It will also discuss the union’s former projects and study their effeciency. The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union

The king appoints Saadeddine Othmani Prime Minister

The king Mohammed VI received Saadeddine Othmani friday afternoon in the royal palace in Casablanca. During this visit the king appointed the justice and development member Prime Minister and entrusted him with the task of forming a government. A communiqué of the ministry of the royal house, of protocol and chancellery confirmed the information. The nomination of El Othmani came after, the king dismissed on Wednesday the ex-prime minister Abdelilah Benkirane. This latter failed

PJD refuses to hold Benkirane responsible for the delay of the government formation

The Justice and Development party refuses to hold Benkirane responsible for the delay of the government formation. This statement came in a communiqué released yesterday evening by the PJD that responded with an open heart to the replacement of its leader Abdelilah Benkirane. The party’s statement shows its support to the royal decision and considers continuing the formation of the government. However, the communiqué published on the party’s official website blames

Dutch Elections : Rutte Mark claims victory over Geert Wilders' anti-Islam party

The center-right Prime Minister Mark Rutte gained 32 seats in yesterday’s parliamentary elections. The Dutch VVD leader’s victory offered a huge relief to Muslims resident in the Netherlands whilst the far-right candidate Geert wilders contented himself with 19 seats only. Founder and leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, was known for his anti-Muslim opinions and the criticism his campaign held against Moroccans and immigrants. Chasing Moroccans and calling some of them

King Mohammed VI ousts Prime Minister Benkirane

In a communiqué released by the royal cabinet yesterday evening, Abdelilah Benkirane the head of the Justice and Development party was replaced in an attempt to allow another member of his party to form the government. The king’s decision, according to the same source, came after «the absence of signs that suggest an imminent formation» of a government and due to his concerns about «overcoming the current blockage». The royal statement did not say who he