DPC study to examine changes in media outlook
By a staff reporter DUBAI: Dubai Press Club (DPC), organisers of the annual Arab Media Forum and the Arab Journalism Awards, announced on Tuesday that it has commenced work on the fourth edition of its flagship study “Arab Media Outlook.” The new edition of the report...
Ninth Round Of UN-Led Informal Talks On Sahara Ends In Manhasset
Manhasset (New York outskirts) - The ninth round of informal talks on the Sahara, opened on Sunday in Manhasset (New York outskirts), at the invitation of the U.N. Secretary-General's Personal Envoy Christopher Ross, ended on Tuesday afternoon. The closed-door meeting...
Next Informal Talks On The Sahara Due Next June In Europe
Manhasset (New York outskirts) - Next informal talks on the Sahara will take place next June in Europe and in July 2012 "in a place to be determined," announced on Tuesday in Manhasset the U.N. Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Christopher Ross. At...
Analysis – Simmering Discontent in the Western Sahara
Anouar Boukhars CARNEGIE PAPER, MARCH 2012 The Western Sahara, a former Spanish territory annexed by Morocco despite Algerian objections, is a critical region that could quickly become part of the criminal and terrorist networks threatening North Africa and the Sahel....
Morocco seeks to regulate, develop online media
With the number of internet users in Morocco now numbering 16 million, officials are looking at ways to regulate the information economy. By Naoufel Cherkaoui for Magharebia in Rabat – 13/03/12 [AFP/Caroline Taix] Online media has grown enough in Morocco to warrant a...
Morocco’s FM Expected Thursday In Washington To “Further Strengthen” Bilateral Political, Economic Ties
Manhasset (New York outskirts) - Moroccan Foreign Minister Saad Dine El Otmani is expected on Thursday in Washington for an official visit aiming to "further strengthen" the privileged political and economic relations between Morocco and the United States. "My visit...
Le 9e round des pourparlers intervient dans un “climat particulier” dans la région du Maghre b et réitère “la forte volonté” du Maroc de sortir de l’impasse (El Otmani)
Manhasset - Le 9ème round de pourparlers informels sur le Sahara intervient dans un "climat particulier" dans la région du Maghreb à la faveur des mutations positives nées du printemps arabe et de la "nouvelle dynamique" régionale marquée par le rapprochement entre...
Morocco proposes justice reform plan
From justice reform to the anti-corruption fight and dealing with repentant Salafists, the new Moroccan justice minister has a lot to handle. By Siham Ali for Magharebia in Rabat – 13/03/12 [Siham Ali] Moroccan Justice Minister Mustapha Ramid has a five-year plan to...
A Moroccan Adventure: the winner
Javier PaneroLonely Planet author We asked you to tell us what had been your best travel adventure for a chance to win a trip to Morocco (courtesy of Intrepid) and we had an amazing response, with over 3,000 submissions. Your replies showed how some of you do not shy...
Emaar to showcase Morocco project in UAE
Will organise ‘Amelkis Resorts Open Week’ in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from March 22 Emaar Morocco, the wholly-owned country subsidiary of Emaar Properties, will host the ‘Amelkis Resorts Open Week’ roadshows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi later this month to showcase...