Ahmad Said Ahmad Al-Tamimi, head of the Department of Human Rights and Civil Society within the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), praised Morocco’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause on Tuesday in Rabat, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee. Speaking to the press following his meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita,
On the occasion of France’s national holiday, French Ambassador to Morocco Christophe Lecourtier hosted a reception at the French Residence in Rabat. The event welcomed more than 2,500 guests from the diplomatic, economic, cultural, and institutional spheres. Ambassador Lecourtier was joined by Olivier Ramadour, Consul General of France in Rabat, and Navy Captain Damien Lopez, the embassy’s defense attaché. In his remarks, the ambassador reflected on the pivotal meeting
OCP Green Water (OGW), a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has officially commissioned its new pipeline connecting the Jorf Lasfar desalination plant to the Khouribga mining site, an infrastructure project spanning more than 200 kilometers and enabling the large-scale transfer of desalinated water. With an estimated cost of 5 billion dirhams, this strategic project will transport up to 80 million cubic meters of water per year, significantly easing pressure on conventional water resources. The
Moroccan startup ORA Technologies announced on Monday the successful closing of a record-breaking $7.5 million Series A funding round. Fully financed by a consortium of domestic investors led by Azur Innovation Fund, the raise marks a major milestone for Morocco’s tech ecosystem. «This funding goes beyond financial support, it reflects a deep confidence in the power of digital technology to transform the daily lives of Moroccans», said Omar Alami, founder and CEO of ORA
Morocco’s national women’s football team will face Mali in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), currently being held in Morocco. The match is scheduled for this Friday at 8:00 PM at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium. Mali qualified despite a heavy 4–0 defeat to South Africa on Monday evening at the Stade d’Honneur in Oujda, on the final day of Group C. With 4 points, Mali finished third in the group, behind leaders South Africa (7
Morocco recorded a historic peak in electricity consumption on June 30, driven largely by the widespread use of air conditioners amid an intense heatwave. The announcement was made on Monday by Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, during a session at the House of Representatives. Responding to a question on access to energy-efficient air conditioning, the minister noted that demand reached 7.9 gigawatts, marking a 5% increase compared to the same period in
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In his message, the King expressed deep sorrow and emotion upon learning of the death of former President Buhari. In this painful moment, the Sovereign extended his sincere condolences and heartfelt compassion to President Tinubu, to the late President’s family, and to the brotherly
Moroccan international Yassine Khalifi has signed with Royal Charleroi Sporting Club on a two-year deal, with an option for an additional two years, joining from Lille. A product of Morocco’s Mohamed VI Academy, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder heads to Belgium after a season in which he was involved in 14 goals. During pre-season, Khalifi will train with the first team and also feature for the Zebras Elites squad, where he is expected to bring valuable experience, the club announced.
The President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, held talks on Monday in Rabat with a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Speaking to the press, Bouayach noted that this was the first meeting of its kind between the CNDH and Palestinian actors engaged in political and civil society work. She expressed her satisfaction with the quality and depth of the discussions. She emphasized
Los internacionales marroquíes Achraf Hakimi y Yassine Bounou han sido seleccionados para formar parte del Once Ideal del Mundial de Clubes, que concluyó el domingo, según anunció la Federación Internacional de Fútbol (FIFA). Achraf Hakimi, lateral derecho del Paris Saint-Germain, destacó en el torneo celebrado en Estados Unidos, donde por primera vez participaron 32 equipos. Durante la competencia, Hakimi anotó dos goles y