Moroccan painter Nadia Skali recently received in Paris the medal of the Academic Society Arts-sciences-letters, in recognition of her distinguished artistic career. «It is a dream that came true for me, knowing that since its creation in 1915 this Academy has devoted eminent creators in the fields of arts, science and literature», declared the artist Nadia Skali during this occasion, adding that she is very proud of being recognized by such a prestigious institution. Through her
Le suivi de la mise en oeuvre d'une convention de partenariat, paraphée en février dernier, entre le Ministère chargé des Marocains résidant à l'étranger et des affaires de la migration et le Conseil de la région de Béni Méllal-Khénifra pour la création d'un Centre d'accueil en faveur des Marocains résidant à l'étranger (MRE) a été au centre d'une rencontre de communication,
L’athlète marocaine Sanaa Benhama a remporté vendredi à Londres la médaille d’or du 1500 m (T13) des championnats monde "World Para Athletics" qui se tiennent au célèbre stade olympique de la capitale britannique du 14 au 23 juillet. En 4 min 40 sec 40/100è, la championne marocaine a devancé l’athlète tunisienne Soumaya Boussaid qui a parcouru la distance en 4:40.89 devant sa compatriote Najah Chouaya
The Moroccan athlete, Sanaa Benhama won on Friday in London the 1500 m (T13) gold medal at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships held from the 14th to 23rd of July at London's Olympic stadium. In 4 min 40 sec 40 / 100th, the Moroccan champion succeeded the Tunisian athlete Soumaya Boussaid who finished the race in 4: 40.89 before her compatriot Najah Chouaya (4: 46.16). Morocco is participating in the World Handicapped Athletics Championships in London with a team of 14 athletes. It
African Development Bank (AFDB), an multinational development financial institution headquartered in Abidjan, Ivory Cost, granted Morocco a USD200 million loan on Friday to reinforce the country's industrialization plan, states the Chinese news agency Xinhua quoting local Moroccan media. The loan is destined to provide for the first stage of an industrial acceleration plan set to create «by 2020 to create 500,000 new sustainable jobs and significantly increase the share of industry in
«There will be no reception centers in Morocco for migrants,» the Foreign Minister said in an interview with Russia Today. «These kinds of centers undermine human dignity. Morocco rejects that. The kingdom has always opposed these proposals,»he said. For the record, former Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi-Fihri had declined a similar offer once again suggested by Germany, arguing that Rabat receives only its expelled citizens from Europe. The Minister has spoken out about
The Minurso (United Nations Mission for the Organization of a Referendum in Western Sahara) remains a potential target for terrorist groups. «The UN mission yesterday renewed the alert launched on June 2nd to its civilian and military members operating in the zone», says a source in the Sahara. «The message calls the elements of the Minurso mission to remain cautious while on duty, whether in the territory controlled by Morocco or in the other side of the security
The criminal court of first instance in charge of terrorism-related cases pronounced, on Thursday evening, sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison, against 11 defendants. The convicts were linked to terrorism cases. The chamber thus sentenced the main accused to 20 years in prison, and 18 years in prison for two other defendants, 10 years to 5 and five years in prison for the rest. The accused are charged for «organizing a gang and preparing for terrorist acts as part of a
La chambre criminelle de première instance chargée des affaires de terrorisme près l'annexe de la cour d'appel à Salé a prononcé, jeudi soir, des peines allant de 5 à 20 ans de prison ferme à l'encontre de 11 prévenus. Les condamnés étaient liés à des affaires de terrorisme. La chambre a ainsi condamné à 20 ans de prison ferme l'accusé principal, 18 ans de prison ferme deux autres
Air Arabia is launching a new line linking Marrakesh and London Gatwick airports. The air line will be operational starting from November the 1st and aims to promote the city, indicates Zone Bourse. The airline is thus expanding its offer to Britain, «one of the main basins issuing tourists in Europe,» said the same source. Two flights a week will be offered each week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Adel Ali, the chairman of the Air Arabia group, said: «The opening of a