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Drought-hit Morocco turns to desalination to save vegetable bounty
InsideNoVa - Virginia
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On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination. "We wouldn't be here without it," said Abir...
Rabat Business School Celebrates 12th Graduation and First Business Analytics Cohort
Morocco World News
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June 22, 2025
Rabat – Graduates, families, and friends of Rabat Business School (RBS) gathered to celebrate the school’s 12th graduation ceremony yesterday, June 21. The event drew nearly 2,000 attendees to the University of Rabat’s (UIR) business school,...
French Wholesaler Receives 1-Year Suspended Sentence for Mislabeling Moroccan Imported Fruits as French
Morocco World News
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July 2, 2025
Rabat – A fruit wholesaler in Dordogne received a one-year suspended prison sentence for labeling imported fruits, mainly from Morocco, as well as Portugal and the Netherlands, as French products. The suspect also received a fine of €50,000 for...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Spanish Dentists Sound Alarm Over Morocco Dental Tourism Craze
Morocco World News
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July 2, 2025
Rabat — The Spanish Dental Council has issued a stark warning about “dental tourism” in Morocco, referring to a growing social media trend that promotes the practice. The council raised serious concerns about patient safety and treatment quality,...
World AFP Drought-hit Morocco turns to desalination to save vegetable bounty
Yahoo News
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On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination. "We wouldn't be here without it," said Abir...
Morocco among lowest performers in global gender equality index
Hespress
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June 23, 2025
Morocco remains among the world’s lowest-ranking countries on gender equality, according to the 2025 edition of the Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum. Ranked 137th out of 148 countries, Morocco shows no progress from...
Retailers slow to pass on discounts, fuel food price pressures in Morocco
Hespress
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July 2, 2025
Morocco’s Competition Council has raised concerns about profit-taking and pricing inefficiencies in the country’s food distribution network, highlighting how both traditional and modern retailers have contributed to sustained food inflation by...
Morocco, Mauritania Sign Archives Cooperation Agreement
Morocco World News
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June 23, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco and Mauritania have signed a cooperation agreement on archival matters, establishing a formal partnership between the two national agencies responsible for preserving documentary heritage. The agreement was signed on Friday at...
Morocco's Wydad AC fan becomes FIFA Club World Cup’s millionth spectator
Hespress
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June 23, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENMonday 23 June 2025 - 21:32 Rachida Elomari, a young supporter of Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca, became the millionth spectator of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States, the FIFA...
Akhannouch: AI is a matter of sovereignty and survival for Morocco’s future
Hespress
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July 1, 2025
Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch on Tuesday warned that failing to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) would mean missing out on some of the most significant economic opportunities of the future. His remarks were delivered in a...
In Taznakht, Moroccan Women Weave Identity and Resilience into Every Ouaouzguit Rug
teleSUR
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July 2, 2025 Hour: 7:50 pm In the sun-drenched town of Taznakht, nestled in southeastern Morocco near the Sirwa Mountains, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms echoes a centuries-old tradition. Here, the Ouaouzguit rug is more than a decorative...
‘Ghana can’t work 8 hours and expect to compete in the 21st-century global economy’ – Osei Akoto
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
A leading member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Henry Osei Akoto, has said the launch of the 24-Hour Economy by the John Dramani Mahama-government will open up Ghana’s economy for growth. He explained that the initiative, which he...
In wake of Iran war, Israelis hopeful for economic ‘peace dividend’ with neighbors
The Times of Israel
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Reuters — Israel’s 12-day war with Iran last month has dented its economy but investors and Israelis are hopeful that a US-brokered halt to hostilities could bring an economic “peace dividend” with the country’s neighbors that has been a dream for...
Rhizlane Siba: ‘High Jump Chose Me and Not the Other Way Around’
Morocco World News
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July 20, 2025
Rabat — Rhizlane Siba, Moroccan track and field athlete specializing in high jump, stumbled upon the sport by chance. At the age of ten, her primary school teacher tied a rope between two poles in the playground and asked students to jump over it....
NASDA concludes successful trade mission with Moroccan delegation in California
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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July 2, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture concluded an inbound trade mission with a high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation June 22–28. The visit further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and...
The country shouldn’t sleep – Henry Osei Akoto lauds 24-Hour Economy
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
A leading member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Henry Osei Akoto, has said the launch of the 24-Hour Economy by the John Dramani Mahama-government will open up Ghana’s economy for growth. He explained that the initiative, which he...
Israelis hope for potential economic 'peace dividend' after war with Iran
Yahoo Finance
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By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's 12-day war with Iran last month has dented its economy but investors and Israelis are hopeful that a U.S.-brokered halt to hostilities could bring an economic "peace dividend" with the country's...
UK government abandons Moroccan HVDC megaproject plan
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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The Khalladi wind farm, near Tangiers, Morocco – the Xlinks project was to bring wind and solar power from Morocco to the UK via a 3,800 km subsea interconnector Photo: ACWA Power The Xlinks Morocco-to-UK power project is an ambitious private...
Türkiye to connect Africa to global trade corridors with new pacts
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA Türkiye will connect seven African countries to the Development Corridor Project and the Middle Corridor trade route through recently signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at a transport forum held in Istanbul. Transportation and...