Moroccan and Indian businessmen highlighted, on Saturday in Marrakech, the business and investment opportunities offered by Morocco and India to operators from both countries in various fields. “Although geographically distant, Morocco and India enjoy centuries-old relations in terms of history, culture, traditions, and values, which pave the way for promising economic collaboration,” emphasized CGEM President Chakib Alj in an address during the debate. Pointing out that the volume of trade between Morocco and India has grown steadily in recent years, topping the $6.5 billion mark by 2022, Alj noted that many Indian companies, such as Tata Motors, Mahandria, Samta, and HCL Tech, have placed their trust in Morocco for their investments. For his part, R. Dinesh, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry, indicated that Moroccan-Indian relations “are undergoing a growing dynamic,” that India is already Morocco’s third-largest trading partner in terms of exports, and that Indian companies have a strong presence in Morocco. The meeting was attended by several representatives of Indian organizations and companies, including State Bank of India, In-Solutions Global Limited, One97 Communications Ltd (Paytm), and Satguru Travel & Tourism Pvt.

October 15, 2023 11:58 UTC

The Moroccan authorities have announced a budget of nearly 60 million dirhams to carry out flood protection works in the Ajdir valley, in the municipality of Ksar Sghir and the town of Ouezzane. These projects have been approved by the Tangiers-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Association. As reported by Moroccan media such as Yabiladi, this agreement will serve to protect the Ajdir valley (province of Al Hoceima) against flooding, with a budget of approximately 35 MDH. For the municipality of Ksar Sghir, an allocation of 13.9 million dirhams was allocated to protect the centre of Farsioua from flooding through the construction of a protective barrier at the level of the Ksar Sghir wadi. This project is part of a partnership between the Fund to combat the effects of natural disasters (4.17 MDH), the ABHL (3 MDH), the regional council (4.5 MDH) and the municipality of Ksar Sghir (2.23 MDH), for the period 2023-2025.

October 15, 2023 11:16 UTC

We have to protect Israel.” Share this -CopiedRon DeSantis says U.S. shouldn’t take in refugees from Gaza CRESTON, Iowa — Florida Gov. “This is a war in which Israel’s aim is to dismantle Hamas.” Hamas controls Gaza. Share this -CopiedIsraeli soldier directs armored vehicle near the Gaza border An Israeli soldier directs an approaching Puma APC moving near the Gaza border in southern Israel on Saturday. The victim was Osama Abu Asa, a security guard who watched over stores in the Jewish community 5 miles from the Gaza border. It has been closed since last week, after sustaining multiple air strikes on the Palestinian side by the Israeli military.

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Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, hosted his Turkish counterpart in Cairo, on Saturday, allocating a significant portion of their discussions on developments in the Gaza Strip. We oppose this to the end, and we stand with Egypt on this issue,” explained the Turkish Foreign minister. Civilians are at risk from any side," added Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry. The Turkish Foreign Minister reported that they had successfully evacuated 30 of their citizens out of the approximately 300 individuals with dual citizenship residing in Gaza. Some 1,300 people were killed in Hamas' attack on Israeli soil, while Gaza authorities said bombardments by Israel have claimed 2,215 lives.

October 15, 2023 08:03 UTC

He noted that some robotics are founded on academic principles and aim to simplify academic and daily life through artificial intelligence programs like study assistants. As we transition into the fourth industrial revolution, it is crucial to reflect on past achievements, future aspirations, and the necessary adaptations. The Second Industrial Revolution featured skilled workforces, electricity, assembly lines, and mass production. It brought the physical and digital realms, integrating technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and autonomous machines. In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, intelligent machines merged with innovative programming for technological advancement.

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DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 14 (MExN): Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Village Guard, CL John has sought support towards the conservation and protection of Amur Falcons, a raptor quest that makes a stopover in the state while on its way to Southern Africa from Northern Asia. As part of its annual migration, millions of Amur Falcons will be roosting in Nagaland for the next one month or so from now onwards. The Forest minister reminded that as part of the Indo Burma Biodiversity hotspot, we have a greater responsibility towards preserving our natural heritage. Today, I have the honour of appealing to you, as to sustain this virtuous association by extending your wholehearted support for the safeguarding of Amur Falcons- our honoured wings guests,” CL John called out. Together, we can create a world where all creatures, great and small, are plentiful and safeguarded, thanks to the conscientious beliefs and actions of our community,” the Forest minister appealed.

October 15, 2023 06:49 UTC

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and South Korea have concluded talks towards a bilateral trade deal, known as a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the two countries said on Saturday. Trade and investment ties between the Gulf state and South Korea have been steadily advancing; in the first half of 2023, bilateral non-oil trade reached $3 billion, similar to the same period last year, but up 21pc over 2021, a statement said. South Korea was one of the first countries with which the Gulf state launched talks for a CEPA in 2021. “We resumed talks with Korea earlier this year as we were both keen to conclude a deal and advance our respective economic agendas,” Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE minister of foreign trade, said, adding the GCC FTA talks remained ongoing. “There were about 178 South Korean firms doing businesses in the UAE as of 2022, and the Korea-UAE CEPA would enhance stability of South Korean firms entering into the UAE, while it would also support South Korean firms’ activities in the Middle East and North Africa,” South Korea’s trade ministry said in a statement.

October 15, 2023 02:29 UTC

Malian foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop said this weekend the withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers from northern Mali would happen on time by December 31, despite UN concerns. The UN also said the ruling junta had not given it permits to send in convoys to retrieve its equipment from its bases there. The departure of the UN peacekeeping mission MINUSMA by the end of 2023 is part of a ongoing security reconfiguration launched by the military junta, which seized power in 2020. The UN is gravely concerned about heightened tensions and increasing armed presence in Northern #Mali, which are likely to impede the timely and orderly departure of @UN_MINUSMA. Diop said he was aware the UN had requested authorisation to send in logistics convoys by road to remove equipment from its northern bases and conduct air operations to protect the drawdown.

October 15, 2023 00:59 UTC

In North Africa, demonstrators gathered in Algeria, Libya, and Morocco to show support in favour of Palestine. “The entire Algerian people are in solidarity with the Palestinian people and stand by their side. The Palestinian people are in distress and need the support of the Arab and Muslim communities,” shared Khaled Sofiane, pro-Palestinian protester in Algeria. This is what Moroccan people demand today,” expressed Rachid Fellouli, pro-Palestinian protester in Morocco. All we can do is speak up for the Palestinian people,” said Elijah, pro-Palestinian protester in Libya.

October 14, 2023 23:03 UTC

Since 8 October, the second day of the mounting Gaza war, Hizbollah and Israel have traded sporadic fire over the Lebanese-Israeli border. Separately, Israeli operations in Gaza may transgress boundaries that induce Hizbollah to enter the fray, turning the Gaza war into a broader Middle Eastern conflict. Until now, the exchanges of fire have remained within the bounds that Hizbollah and Israel have set over the years. Events since the beginning of the Gaza war suggest that the pattern of mutual deterrence holds. Events since the beginning of the Gaza war suggest that the pattern of mutual deterrence holds.

October 14, 2023 22:34 UTC

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October 14, 2023 18:50 UTC

'Palestinians Fighting Occupation': South African President Rips 'Oppressive' Israel Amid Gaza WarSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa blasted Israel for attacking the civilian population in Gaza amid its war with Hamas. Ramaphosa called Israel 'oppressive and apartheid'. He also termed Israel's ground invasion in north-Gaza as genocide. Watch this video to know more.

October 14, 2023 17:54 UTC

Global sovereign investments in Africa, such as the UK's $2 billion commitment to sustainable projects and the US's $200 billion through the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) initiative, are set to have a significant impact on the continent's real estate sector, according to global real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The report also indicates that Middle East sovereign wealth funds are gearing up to invest approximately $120 billion in Egypt in the near future. Africa's real estate market stands to gain from unlocking investment opportunities in five sectors: data centres, manufacturing, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), infrastructure, and agro-processing. This sector has attracted the interest of global tech giants, e-commerce behemoths, and online retailers. Institutional investors are making substantial moves in Africa's data centre market, such as Digital Realty's $3.5 billion acquisition of Terraco.

October 14, 2023 17:14 UTC

MNLF in BARMM want peaceful end to hostilities in PalestineCOTABATO CITY, Philippines — Top leaders of the Moro National Liberation Front, currently serving in agencies within the Bangsamoro region, urged international humanitarian organizations to take action and prevent further violence in Palestinian territories. Bangsamoro Labor and Employment Minister Muslimin Sema, who leads the MNLF, stressed the importance of being careful when expressing their views on social media. He said emotional and irrational posts on Facebook can only intensify the escalating disgust of Moro communities in Israel. “For the MNLF, it is the United Nations that can solve the escalating conflict now in Palestinian territories. He said the conflict, though happening in an area too far from the Philippines, is both saddening and annoying for the Moro people in Mindanao.

October 14, 2023 17:05 UTC

Today at WPR, we’re covering the global trend of “frozen conflicts” going hot and why regional organizations in Africa have struggled to respond to coups. In Daily Reviews this week, we’ve taken a look at the regional implications of the conflict and the global response to it. Today, we’re taking a look at the global implications of the Israel-Hamas war. On a global level, the war in Gaza will also have concrete impacts, beginning with diverting attention away from other priorities and crises. Much like the war in Ukraine, too, the Israel-Hamas war has exposed double standards regarding international attention to conflicts.

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