The Washington – “Moderate Islam” Alliance: Containing Rebellion Defending Empire
WRITTEN BY JAMES PETRAS The dynamic of democratic, nationalist and class struggles throughout the Moslem world has set in motion a new constellation of alliances between the imperial West (US and European Union) and Islamist parties, leaders and regimes, dubbed...
Kingdom Holding Company : Prince Alwaleed & Prince Rachid Inaugurate FS Hotel, Marrakech (17/12/2011)
HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) and HRH Prince Moulay Rachid inaugurated the Four Seasons Hotel, Marrakesh that is owned by KHC, during Prince Alwaleed's visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The event was...
Elaf Group and key partners discuss strategy
By ARAB NEWS Published: Dec 18, 2011 00:29 Updated: Dec 18, 2011 00:29 The Elaf Group recently held a series of meetings with its key partners — including travel and tourism agencies from Turkey, Egypt and Morocco — to support the Saudi tourism sector. Elaf discussed...
Muslim democrat-secular alliances becoming reality
The NATION - Opinion Imtiyaz Yusuf Special to The Nation The recent elections in Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt, resulting in victory for Muslim democrats, has led to fears among non-Muslims around the world. They fear the return of violence, terrorism and attacks on...
Mauritanian Islamists seek greater political role
Mauritanian journalists explain why Islamists in their country have lagged behind their Maghreb counterparts in terms of political gains. By Jemal Oumar for Magharebia in Nouakchott [AFP/Watt Abdel Jali] Mauritania's Tawassoul party hopes to reap rewards from the...
No Good Alternative Left in Egypt
CommentaryMagazine.com - The year started with seemingly glorious news from Egypt: tens of thousands of people rallying in Tahrir Square to demand the end of dictatorship and the advent of representative government. It is ending on a grim note with the Muslim...
Evolution vs. Revolution — Morocco's Peaceful Model Inspires a Telling Phone Call
Islamist parties have swept into power in two North African countries—Tunisia and Morocco, as the winds of this Arab Spring continue to precipitate historic changes throughout the Maghreb. Thursday, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI received a telling phone call from Moncef...
Marc Coma's Blog: Dakar Rally | Rocks off in Morocco
Three-time Dakar champion Marc Coma took a trip to the roots of the race as he prepared for another trip to South America.I've been checking out the route and it looks like the most African-style Dakar we have had since the race moved to South America. For the...
Morocco meets Gastown at Twenty One Tonnes pop-up shop
By Michelle da Silva Hand-blown glasses on display at the Twenty One Tonnes pop-up shop at One of a Few. Pop-up shops are nothing new for Gastown boutique One of a Few (354 Water Street). At the start of 2011, Gypsy Market Vintage—a constantly evolving collection of...
Morocco to host 2013-2014 Club World Cup
(AFP) TOKYO — Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced on Saturday. The north African country will host the 2013 and 2014 editions of the tournament, Blatter said...