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NG9 Holding, the UAE-based investment group, and Dar Alsalam Sport Management Company, the UAE subsidiary of Morocco’s Dar Al Salam Group, have agreed to explore joint investment opportunities in Morocco. The targeted sectors include tourism, hospitality, sports, real estate investment, and marine asset and facility management, marinas, the companies said in a joint statement. The […]
The Government of Bulgaria has voiced support for the Morocco-proposed Autonomy plan for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, saying the proposed plan offers a realistic basis for reaching a lasting solution to the five decade regional dispute. The supportive stand was voiced by Bulgarian Foreign minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova during her telephone call Tuesday with […]
As Morocco prepares to celebrate Throne Day, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on the major achievements that have marked the reign of King Mohammed VI, notably the historic adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, a breakthrough widely seen as the culmination of more than two decades of sustained efforts led by the […]
Mali has reiterated its position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, while reaffirming its support for the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as the only credible and realistic solution for resolving this regional dispute. This stance was expressed in the Joint Communiqué adopted at the close of […]
Newly appointed France coach Zinédine Zidane said he hopes jailed French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes can return home, thrusting a politically sensitive Algeria-related case into the spotlight. At his introductory news conference as French coach, Zidane was asked about Gleizes, a French freelance sports journalist who was sentenced in Algeria to seven years in prison […]
Morocco’s women football national team began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win over Kenya in their opener played Sunday at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The Moroccan goals were scored by Ibtissam Jraidi (netted two goals), Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq as the Atlas Lionesses produced a dominant performance […]
The Moroccan under-16 boys’ national tennis team delivered a remarkable performance, winning the African Team Championships held in Polokwane, South Africa, and thereby securing their qualification for the World Championship. “The boys’ national team won the African Championship title following a flawless run marked by victories against Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Algeria,” stated […]
U.S.-based design publication Architectural Digest (AD) has spotlighted Morocco’s planned Grand Stade Hassan II, describing the 115,000-seat venue near Casablanca as one of the most ambitious stadium projects linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The stadium, currently under construction in Benslimane, around 40 km from Casablanca, is expected to become the world’s largest football-specific […]
English football club Ipswich Town has announced the signing of Issa Diop from Fulham without disclosing the amount of the four-year contract sealed following the impressive performance of the Moroccan central defender at World Cup 2026. Aged 29, Issa moves to Suffolk after he represented Morocco at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, playing in five […]
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI underscored political stability, institutional resilience and national sovereignty as priceless assets. Speaking on the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne, King Mohammed VI said stability remained Morocco’s most valuable strategic asset amid regional turmoil and international uncertainty. “What gives us the greatest sense of pride and satisfaction is the […]
The 21st edition of the Timitar Festival closed Saturday night in Agadir after three days of strong turnout across its two stages, capping what organizers and attendees described as a flawless edition of the annual music festival built around Amazigh culture and its dialogue with the wider world. The opening night set the tone, with […]
The Government of Bulgaria has voiced support for the Morocco-proposed Autonomy plan for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, saying the proposed plan offers a realistic basis for reaching a lasting solution to the five decade regional dispute. The supportive stand was voiced by Bulgarian Foreign minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova during her telephone call Tuesday with […]
Dr. Sofia Ghacham, electrical engineer, ICT researcher, and founder of Women in AI Morocco, made the case that artificial intelligence cannot reach its full potential without the full participation of women — and that Morocco, despite its academic promise, still has significant ground to cover. The path to AI advocacy of Ghacham, who made the […]
