Event: "Morocco in the Anglo Saxon Writings: Between Historical Relations and Cultural Otherness"
Monday, 20 October 2014 14:04"Morocco in the Anglo Saxon Writings: Between Historical Relations and Cultural Otherness" is the theme of a conference to be held October 23 in Ifrane, at the initiative of the High Commissioner for former resistance fighters and former members of the liberation army. Launched in partnership with Al Akhawayn University, the symposium aims to promote the historical memory and disseminate the noble values of citizenship and patriotism among young people.
Jean Giono 2014 awarded to Fouad Laroui
Friday, 17 October 2014 12:49Moroccan writer Fouad Laroui was awarded on Thursday in France the Grand Prix Jean Giono 2014 for his novel “The tribulations of the last Sijilmassi.”
Morocco to take measures against Dutch decision to revoke bilateral social security agreement
Friday, 17 October 2014 11:44Rabat – Morocco’s ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation said all necessary measures will be taken to defend the interests and rights of Moroccan nationals targeted by the unilateral decision of the Dutch government to revoke the 1972 bilateral agreement on social security.
GTF London Conversation on Gender Equality in MENA
Thursday, 16 October 2014 15:29The global thinkers forum (GTF) will bring together policy makers from the region in conversation with civil society actors to discuss crucial gender equality priorities in the MENA region.
Hundreds of migrants storm Morocco-Spain border
Thursday, 16 October 2014 11:15Madrid - About 300 African migrants stormed a border fence separating Morocco from the Spanish territory of Melilla on Wednesday, leaving at least 10 people injured, officials said.
Business conference: “Morocco, Africa’s business gateway” in London
Wednesday, 15 October 2014 13:11A conference under the theme "Morocco, Africa's business gateway" will be held October 22 at the Mansion House in London.
HRH Princess Lalla Meryem and French President inaugurate in Paris the exhibitions at the Louvre and IMA
Wednesday, 15 October 2014 12:48Paris — Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem proceeded on Tuesday in Paris to the launch of the exhibition "Medieval Morocco: An Empire from Africa to Spain", organized by the Louvre Museum in partnership with the National Foundation for Museums and held under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI and French president François Hollande.
2014 Morocco Trade and Investment Forum in Dallas.
Tuesday, 14 October 2014 14:32The 2014 Morocco Trade and Investment Forum will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel. The event will be an exciting opportunity to discuss the benefits of working with Morocco, considering its geostrategic location making it a business portal to Africa and Europe. DRC President & CEO Dale Petroskey will join Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, His Excellency Rachad Bouhlal, and The Honorable Dwight L. Bush Sr. for the opening remarks.
Joint Initiative on Migration and Development
Monday, 13 October 2014 15:31Morocco is one of the eight countries taking part in the joint initiative on Immigration and Development countries. The program is funded by the European Union and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (9.5 million USD) and implemented by the United Nations Program for Development (UNDP) in collaboration with the International Organization migration (IOM) and other international agencies.
World Bank: Transfers of Moroccans of the world will exceed 60 billion MAD
Saturday, 11 October 2014 19:08Despite the decline in the financials transfers of the Moroccans abroad ( MRE)due to the economic crisis, these transfers contributed to "maintain the financial balance of Morocco during the Year 2013" according to a Memorandum issued by the World Bank on the monitoring role of migrant remittances in the economic growth of their countries of origin.