The Kingdom of Morocco, through the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in coordination with the Permanent Mission of Morocco to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has filed an official complaint against Algeria for “stealing the caftan” (a jacket or traditional robe).

According to the sources, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, signed the complaint, which was addressed to Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.

According to the complaint, Morocco noticed a photograph of "Nataa Fez" in an Algerian file that Algeria intends to submit to the government committee in charge of safeguarding intangible heritage.
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Moroccan human rights defenders have called for strengthening the judicial and security system with judges and police officers specialized in sexual assault cases to protect vulnerable groups, especially children and women.

During a seminar held in Rabat under the slogan “Stop Silence”, the president of the Moroccan Association for the Defense of Victims’ Rights, Aicha Qalaa, stressed the importance of providing specialized investigative judges to deal with cases of sexual abuse against children.

Qalaa pointed to the great lack of adequate conditions to listen to child victims, explaining that victims need special treatment at the level of the judiciary, national security and gendarmerie, to ensure the protection of their rights.
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Moroccan Dr. Najat Touati described the judicial ruling in her favor of financial compensation against the AstraZeneca vaccine as a fair ruling, which came after a marathon trial.

The researcher and university professor revealed in press statements that her case began after she received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on February 5, 2021, when she felt tingling and numbness, followed by the appearance of serious symptoms such as paralysis of the lower limbs, and inflammation that rose to the face, which led to disruption of movement of the face and eyes and inability to move. Swallowing and speech, leading to coma and loss of consciousness.

After five days of treatment, she began to gradually regain her movement and ability to speak, which led her to a long journey of medical rehabilitation, according to the Moroccan university’s account.
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The adoption of the sponsorship system by the interim Government of National Unity in Libya has raised widespread concerns among the Moroccan community about the possibility of arrest, deportation, or financial penalties.

The Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation in the outgoing Government of National Unity, Ali Al-Abed, affirmed last Sunday that local companies would be “the official sponsors before the Libyan state” for foreign workers to be brought in through the new electronic system launched by the ministry.

Al-Abed explained that this step “will facilitate procedures and eliminate bureaucracy regarding the recruitment of labor from abroad.
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The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is preparing to welcome Umm Kulthum, the “Star of the East,” on the stage of the Mohammed V National Theater, via “hologram” technology.

The “Mawazine Festival” announced in a promotional advertisement a special evening with magical hologram technology, to commemorate the great concert of the Star of the East, Mrs. Umm Kulthum, indicating that art is renewed with the names of legends.

The festival, which begins on Friday and continues until June 29, will witness a second night with the Umm Kulthum hologram due to the great demand. The organizers announced that the second night will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Mohammed V National Theater.
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Morocco, Abdellatif Jouahri, announced that his country is discussing with the bank and the International Monetary Fund the adoption of the “electronic dirham” in financial transactions.

The growth of “electronic currencies” internationally prompted the Moroccan Bank to try to explore electronic currency and approve the electronic dirham, with the aim of accelerating financial transactions and reducing their cost compared to paper currencies.

Al-Jawahiri confirmed, during a press conference in Rabat, that Morocco is cooperating with the International Fund and the World Bank to study ways to approve the e-Dirham project, as a special committee has been formed that has been working on this project for more than a year.
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A source reported that Morocco is in the process of completing the modernization and maintenance of a group of its main stadiums ahead of schedule in cooperation with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The source indicated that the last stadium in this series, Tangier Stadium, is expected to be ready in March next year.

In statements to the “Koora” website, the source denied reports of possible delays, explaining that the work was being done more quickly than expected, through follow-up by official authorities.

He also stated that the Rabat stadium was completely demolished and rebuilt and will be ready in March, while the Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh and Agadir stadiums are witnessing important updates, including the external facades and changing rooms, in addition to changing the stands and grass chairs.
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The British government has warned its citizens wishing to travel to Morocco of the dangers of popular demonstrations and their impact on their security.

A warning letter issued by the British Foreign Office said: “Protests and demonstrations may occur across the country, especially in major cities, often without warning.”

The ministry explained, “These events are closely monitored by law enforcement authorities.” While authorized demonstrations are generally peaceful, unauthorized demonstrations may sometimes lead to clashes between demonstrators and police.”

The letter stressed that such gatherings “may lead to disruption of travel in the affected areas,” calling on British nationals to avoid political gatherings and demonstrations and to follow local information and instructions from security officials.
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Morocco was able to attract 7.4 million tourists during the first half of this year, surpassing Egypt in attracting tourists to top the list of tourist destinations in North Africa.

According to the latest statistics issued by the tourism ministries in the region, Morocco achieved an increase in the number of tourists by 14% compared to the same period last year, and Egypt came in second place with a total of 7.069 million tourists, followed by Tunisia with four million tourists.

The Moroccan Minister of Tourism, Fatima Zahraa Ammor, stressed the remarkable growth in tourism sector revenues, recording an increase of 1.6% during the first five months of the year, with a total of $4.13 billion.
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Yesterday, Saturday, the Rabat Court of Appeal issued a five-year prison sentence and a fine of five thousand dirhams (about 500 dollars) against former minister and well-known lawyer Mohamed Zayan.

The ruling also included two of his aides on charges of embezzlement and squandering public funds. One of Zayan’s aides, who had responsibilities in managing the Free Liberal Party, was convicted of the same punishment, while the second, who was on release, was sentenced to two years in prison, including one year with imprisonment. Suspension of execution and a similar fine.

These rulings came following a complaint from the current leadership of the Free Liberal Party, which accused Zayan of squandering funds allocated for public support for the party.
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Hundreds of lawyers took part in a protest in the Moroccan capital Rabat, demanding the amendment or deletion of articles from the draft Civil Procedure Code.

The Moroccan Bar Association called for this protest, coinciding with the House of Representatives’ approval of the draft last Tuesday, which has sparked ongoing controversy and debate.

The lawyers objected to the provisions of the new law that stipulate the establishment of mediator offices before resorting to lawyers, considering this unacceptable.

They criticized Article 303, which discriminates between citizens and institutions, pointing out that it conflicts with Chapter Six of the Constitution, which stipulates the equality of all before the law.
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Morocco has launched an initiative to connect water basins between different regions, with the aim of improving water resource management and addressing the growing water shortage.

The program began implementation last year and includes the construction of steel water channels extending over 67 kilometers, as part of the National Program for the Supply of Drinking Water and Irrigation Water, which was launched in 2020.

The project also includes the construction of new dams and seawater desalination plants, in addition to wastewater reuse projects, and has been allocated a huge budget of 143 billion dirhams (about 14.3 billion dollars).

The main goal is to secure water for approximately 12 million people in areas such as Rabat, Temara, Mohammedia, and a large part of Casablanca, which are severely affected by the negative effects of climate change and recurrent drought.
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A drone belonging to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces bombed two cars and a large truck in the “Al-Mak” area inside the buffer zone near the Mauritanian border, according to informed sources in Mauritania.

The sources confirmed that the targeted cars and truck belonged to prospectors from the Tindouf camps, but the bombing did not result in any human losses.

This bombing coincided with the presence of Mauritanian prospectors in the same area practicing illegal prospecting activities, but they were able to flee to the Mauritanian interior immediately after the bombing began.
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The British Council in Morocco failed to protect a British employee from sexual harassment by a senior diplomatic official.

The incident took place in the capital, Rabat, and the victim, who maintains her identity confidential and is known only by the initials “K.G.”, gave testimony about a series of repeated incidents that began with inappropriate WhatsApp messages and reached unwanted physical intrusions, forcing her to leave her job under duress.

The harassment included tracking her movements and breaking into her home under the pretext of delivering flowers, in actions that went beyond all bounds of decency and professional respect.

The East London Employment Tribunal heard the case and concluded that the council had failed to provide the victim with the necessary protection and had been extremely reluctant to deal with complaints of abusive behavior.
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The Moroccan art scene is preparing to welcome the icon of authentic singing, Umm Kulthum, in a series of concerts using hologram technology, following the great turnout and success of her previous concerts in the Kingdom.

The “Star of the East”, who visited Morocco for the first time in 1968, returns once again to dazzle her audience in Marrakech, Rabat, and Casablanca.

The “Work Event” Foundation for Animation is organizing these concerts, as it announced the concert dates and the start of digital ticket sales on social media platforms. The concerts are expected to witness a large turnout that reflects the continued passion of the Moroccan and Arab audience for Umm Kulthum’s art.
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