The Financial News published a positive article on Morocco and its pro-democracy reforms. According to the article, Morocco has largely avoided most of the political turmoil that has affected its Arab and north Africa neighbors this year thanks to King Mohammed VI choosing to conciliate rather than repress protests. The article is intended to foster foreign investing into the country.
Politics
Net Globers (11/16) – Morocco: Parliamentary elections on November 25th
Al Arabiya News (11/15) – Calls for boycott threaten Morocco’s upcoming elections
The Pomed Wire (11/15) – Calls Echo for Morocco Election Boycott
Economy/Business
E Financial News (11/16) – Investing in the Arab Spring: Morocco
Global Arab Network (11/16) – Morocco going green – expanding renewable energy
Almasry Alyoum (11/15) – Desertec renewable energy project begins in Morocco, Egypt next?
Earth Techling (11/15) – Desertec To Start With Morocco Solar Plant
Fresh Plaza (11/15) – DailyFresh Logistics link between Morocco and Europe
Morocco on the Move – UPI Special Reports : Economic opportunities in Arab Spring
Society/Culture
Wine Magazine (11/15) – The Tantalizing Taste of Morocco
MENA Region
NPR (11/16) – For Arab Nations In Transition, U.S. Emphasizes Trade
Eurasia Review (11/16) – Syria To Skip Arab Meeting In Morocco
The Guardian (11/15) – Syria urged to stop violent repression
Voice of America (11/15) – Syrian Activists: 83 People Killed in Anti-Government Uprising
Voice of America (11/15) – Syria to Skip Arab Meeting in Morocco
Monsters & Critics (11/15) – Syria decides not to attend the Arab League meetings in Morocco
Reuters (11/15) – U.S. seeks “forceful” Arab League message on Syria
Sacramento Bee (11/15) – Raytheon Given Export Approvals for Advanced Maritime Radar
Morocco Board (11/15) – Qatar Chastises Algeria for defending Assad in Syria
