Autonomy Is The Best Solution For Western Sahara, Says Moroccan Minister
Middle East Monitor Morocco’s minister of communications said on Friday that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the best solution for Western Sahara. Mustapha El-Khalfi added that anyone who rejects this undermines any political solution for the issue, Quds Press...
Morocco To Invest 30 bln USD On Renewable Energy Over Next 15 Years
Xinhuanet China Morocco has allocated 40 billion U.S. dollars for investment programs in the energy sector for the next 15 years, including 30 billion for renewable energy, Minister of Energy, Mining, Water and Environment, Abdelkader Amara, said on Friday. He noted...
Putin, Morocco King To Meet On March 15 To Discuss Cooperation
Sputnik International Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moroccan King Mohammed VI will meet on March 15 in Russia, the Kremlin press service said Friday. The sides will sign several documents. "The leaders will discuss current issues of the Russian-Moroccan...
TAQA Morocco To Expand Business In Renewable Energy
SeeNews Renewables by Mariyana Yaneva Moroccan power company TAQA Morocco, owned by Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (ABD:TAQA), plans to expand its activities in renewable energy generation, Abdelmajid Iraqui Houssaini,chairman of the board of directors, said on Thursday...
Morocco Is Producing Solar Power At Night
CNN MONEY by Alanna Petroff Morocco's Noor I solar power plant near Ouarzazate currently powers over 100,000 homes in the country. Springing up on the edge of the Sahara desert are rows of curved mirrors as far as the eye can see. They're part of what could become the...
Finmeccanica To Provide ATM/ATC Systems In Malaysia, Morocco, Turkey And Saudi Arabia
Airport Technology Finmeccanica's security and information systems division has received contracts to install air traffic management / air traffic control (ATM/ATC) systems in Malaysia, Morocco, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The €120m contracts were announced during the...
UPDATE 1-Arab League Labels Hezbollah Terrorist Organisation
Reuters by Mostafa Salem * Sunni-Shi'ite tensions rising across Middle East * League has become forum for attacks on Iran (Recasts and adds quotes, details and background) CAIRO, March 11 (Reuters) - The Arab League labelled Shi'ite Muslim Hezbollah a terrorist...
Morocco, Brazil Set To Boost Economy-focussed Bilateral Ties
Xinhuanet China Morocco and Brazil are set to boost bilateral relations, particularly in the economic field, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Viera said on Thursday. "The discussions are in the final stages preceding the signing up of the Cooperation and Investment...
Morocco Criticizes U.N. Chief’s Trip To Saharan Refugee Camp
The Associated Press by Samia Errazzouki Morocco has accused U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of "abandoning neutrality, objectivity and impartiality" during a recent visit to Western Saharan refugee camps in southern Algeria. Morocco's Foreign Ministry has...
Sound Energy Ups Interest In Morocco Licences, Signs Farm-Out Deal
London South East Alliance News Sound Energy PLC said Thursday it has signed a binding agreement to buy a further 50% interest in three onshore gas permits in Morocco from PetroMaroc Corp PLC, together called the Sidi Moktar licences. Additionally, it has signed heads...