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Arab states adopt HE roadmap for sustainable development
University World News
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MIDDLE EAST-NORTH AFRICA The 22 member states of the Arab League have adopted a higher education and scientific research framework aimed at leveraging technology, ensuring academic quality, and fostering partnerships to position higher education...
Shipping’s Climate Reckoning: The IMO’s $36 Billion Pivot
CleanTechnica
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July 5, 2025
In the wake of the International Maritime Organization’s vote to price carbon in shipping fuels, I had the opportunity to sit down with an insider and expert on maritime decarbonization, Tristan Smith. He’s the director of a maritime advisory...
UPF Partners with Arizona State University to Launch American International Institute in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 5, 2025
Rabat – The Private University of Fez (UPF) announced Wednesday a landmark partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to establish the American International Institute, a new hub for dual-degree education in Morocco and the wider region....
Türkiye among nations facing brunt of Mediterranean drought: Report
Hurriyet Daily News
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ISTANBUL Drought is exacerbating across the Mediterranean, with Türkiye, Spain and Morocco most prominently bearing the brunt of the crisis, according to a new international report. Described as a “slow-moving global catastrophe,” the 2023–2025...
Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Seed World
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July 4, 2025
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...
Climate Change Fueling 'Most Widespread and Damaging' Droughts in History: UN Report
Common Dreams
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July 3, 2025
Climate change is driving "some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history," according to a report published Wednesday on global drought hotspots. Over the past two years, droughts have fueled increased food insecurity,...
Morocco signs strategic deal to supply 1.1 million tonnes of fertiliser to Bangladesh
The Business Standard
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July 4, 2025
Bangladesh is set to receive 1.1 million tonnes of non-urea fertilisers from Morocco between 2025 and 2026 under a new strategic partnership signed between OCP Nutricrops and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC). According to...
Renault Celebrates Production of Morocco’s First Fully Electric Quadricycle
Morocco World News
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July 4, 2025
Rabat – The Renault factory in Tangier celebrated on Friday the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO, the first fully electric four-wheeled vehicle made in Morocco. The car is part of a newer category of small electric vehicles designed for city...
Op-ed: Unlocking the potential of decentralized energy in Morocco
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
Despite contributing only 0.2% to global emissions, Morocco is leading by example with an ambitious energy transition agenda. The country aims to reach 52% of installed electricity from renewable sources by 2030, improve energy efficiency by 20%,...
Morocco turns to desalination to save crops, jobs as drought worsens
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
AGADIR, July 4 — 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...
'Let's do a rematch' – Super Falcons defender Plumptre eyes revenge against Morocco
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 4, 2025
As anticipation builds ahead of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, talk in Nigeria continues to centre around 'Mission X'—the Super Falcons' ambitious push for a record-extending tenth continental title. Beyond the pursuit of silverware, the...
Morocco is making progress towards inclusive and sustainable development under the reign of Mohammed VI
Atalayar
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July 1, 2025
Morocco is thoroughly implementing structural reforms to move towards inclusive and sustainable development under the reign of Mohammed VI, according to Aziz Akhannouch, head of the Moroccan government. Aziz Akhannouch made this point during the...
Morocco, Guatemala's Foreign Ministers (Fms) Hail Outstanding Bilateral Ties Marked By 'Very Positive' Dynamic
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala, Mr. Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado hailed the outstanding...
Morocco's Central Bank Governor calls for closer international cooperation in islamic finance
Hespress
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July 3, 2025
Wali of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) Abdellatif Jouahri called on Thursday in Rabat for enhanced international cooperation to further promote Islamic finance. “The challenges facing Islamic finance require reinforced international cooperation, in line...
Liberia, Ecuador Reaffirm Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Morocco World News
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July 4, 2025
Rabat – Liberia and Ecuador have both reaffirmed their strong support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara during official visits to Rabat on Friday. Liberia’s Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, said her...
Morocco Steps Up Efforts to Boost AI’s Effective, Ethical Use
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Rabat – Moroccan ministries, international institutional and academic partners signed a group of memoranda of understanding on Wednesday, to advance the use of artificial intelligence not only efficiently but also ethically. One of the key...
2024 WAFCON: Dates and how to watch the action in Morocco
Tribal Football
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The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), formerly the African Women’s Championship, will get underway on Saturday, July 5th, in Morocco with South Africa’s Banyana Banyana seeking to defend the title they won in the last edition. A total of 12...
IFSB Chief: Morocco emerging as regional financial hub
Hespress
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July 4, 2025
Morocco has positioned itself as a regional financial hub thanks to its strategic location between Africa and Europe, and plays a growing role in the development of Islamic finance, said Ghiath Shabsigh, Secretary-General of the Islamic Financial...
Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa ranked among world's best countries
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries in the 2024 Best Countries Rankings compiled by U.S. News & World Report, in collaboration with Wharton School and global marketing firm...
The Sahel Alliance supports Morocco's Atlantic Initiative for African development
Atalayar
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July 4, 2025
Morocco as a key partner for African development and integration The foreign ministers of the Sahel Alliance, which brings together Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, praised Morocco's leadership in promoting sustainable development in Africa at the...