Arab spring News of the day : Dec 21, 2011
Arab Spring and Libyan prophecy Al-Arabiya In the course of the year-old Arab Spring, the prophecy turned credible. Qadhafi's Libya was bombed by almost the same powers that had earlier invaded and occupied Iraq, and Libya's leader was brutally killed, certainly with...
Morocco 'Important Strategic Partner' For The U.S.- Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Says
Washington - Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Morocco is an "important strategic partner" that has been implementing reforms towards more democracy. "I support Morocco's continuing reform efforts to make it a more...
Morocco in the News – December 19/20/21, 2011
Energy-exporting Gulf Arab states decided at a summit on Tuesday, 12/20, to set up a $5 billion fund to help development projects in aspiring Gulf Cooperation (GCC) members Morocco and Jordan, a final communique said. "The higher council agreed to set up a Gulf...
Sugar and spice and all things nice in Morocco
Rebecca Younger December 21, 2011 MARRAKECH has become a key tourism destination over the past few decades. Not only is it a holiday hot spot but it also attracts filmmakers, most recently forming the backdrop for the second Sex and the City film and also appearing in...
GCC creates $5 bln support fund for Jordan and Morocco
RIYADH: Gulf states announced Tuesday the establishment of a $5 billion fund for development plans in Jordan and Morocco, without saying whether either nation would join the alliance of oil-rich monarchies. The Gulf Cooperation Council has “decided to create a Gulf...
Polisario launches first terror attack outside of Western Sahara, in Mali
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Algerian-backed Polisario movement has expanded operations beyond Western Sahara. Analysts said Polisario has moved from Western Sahara into neighboring Mali. They said Polisario fighters killed one man and abducted another...
Morocco Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate at 3.25%
By Mahmoud Kassem and Mariam Fam (Updates with central bank’s comment from third paragraph.) Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Morocco’s central bank said it held its benchmark interest rate at the lowest level in more than two years as inflation remains “moderate” and amid...
New reports about Business in Morocco
Yeasts - Morocco - Market Report This market research report offers an in-depth perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for yeasts in Argentina. The analysis provides essential market information for decision-makers including: * Overall...
The Investment Stability Of The Arab Winter
Efraim Chalamish The Arab Spring presented investors with unique investment opportunities and participation in the process of re-building North-African nations. Transitional justice and political change have been historically known for bringing forth foreign...
Canada lingerie firm gets lift from Arab Spring
Canadian retailer La Vie en Rose has discovered an unexpectedly strong demand for its frilly, sexy lingerie among Muslims and is planning a major expansion in Arab countries. Beneath their abayas and veils, women in Arab countries are apparently wearing the same...