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Ya Biladi
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Hull City secures Moroccan midfielder Reda Laalaoui on four-year deal
Estimated read time: 1' English football club Hull City has signed Moroccan midfielder Reda Laalaoui from Rabat-based side Fath Union Sports. The 20-year-old Morocco Under-20 international has joined on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, according to the BBC. The Tigers also hold an option to extend his contract for a fifth year. On its social media, Hull City announced Laalaoui's signing this Thursday with the message, «First one of the summer», signaling that the Moroccan is the Championship side's first signing of the transfer window. First words as a Tiger ?️ #hcafc — Hull City (@HullCity) June 12, 2025 «I am really happy to join Hull City. It is a historic club in England and I look forward to helping the team and making the supporters happy», Laalaoui told the club in a video shared on X. Born in 2005 in Rabat, Laalaoui made his professional debut in 2023 with Fath. He has also been called up to Morocco's under-20 team, participating in several UNAF tournaments as well as the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, where he scored important goals.
Ya Biladi
02-06-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco and UK sign series of agreements in water, energy, health, and education sectors
During the UK Foreign Secretary's visit to Morocco, which concluded with the UK endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara as the most credible solution to the conflict, a series of landmark agreements were signed with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to strengthen cooperation across critical sectors and drive mutual growth and innovation. One of the key agreements is a government-to-government partnership between the UK Department for Business and Trade and Morocco's Ministry of Budget, aimed at supporting critical infrastructure projects ahead of the 2030 World Cup, reads a joint press release on Sunday. In the water and ports sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the UK Department for Business and Trade and Morocco's Ministry of Equipment and Water, focusing on enhancing collaboration in sustainable water management, smart logistics, and green port technologies. For sustainable infrastructure, an agreement with Morocco's Ministry of Interior will facilitate partnerships on water management, waste management, and urban mobility solutions. In the field of trade and procurement, an MoU was signed with Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade to promote procurement cooperation, building on record trade volumes under the UK-Morocco Association Agreement. In education and innovation, the two countries signed an MoU to advance cooperation in higher education, scientific research, and innovation. Healthcare was another key focus, with an MoU between the UK and Morocco's Ministry of Health to support Morocco's healthcare transformation programme. This collaboration also includes work with Rabat-based Medical equipment manufacturing company Vicenne to introduce UK digital health solutions into the Moroccan market and a partnership with the Mohammed VI Foundation of Health and Science to promote UK expertise in medical equipment, hospital design, and academic partnerships. In the energy and climate sector, several agreements were signed. These include an MoU between UK Export Finance (UKEF) and SGTM to explore partnership opportunities in Morocco and across Africa, an MoU between UKEF and TAQA Morocco to support the transition to a low-carbon power generation portfolio and enhance Morocco's competitiveness, and a climate collaboration MoU between the UK Met Office and Morocco's Meteorological Office, focusing on climate services and environmental cooperation. In aviation, the Moroccan Airports Authority has been invited to visit the UK to explore partnership opportunities, as Morocco undertakes a major airport transformation programme.
Ya Biladi
02-06-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco, UK sign series of agreemets in water, energy, health, Education, and defence sectors
During the UK Foreign Secretary's visit to Morocco, which concluded with the UK endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara as the most credible solution to the conflict, a series of landmark agreements were signed with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to strengthen cooperation across critical sectors and drive mutual growth and innovation. One of the key agreements is a government-to-government partnership between the UK Department for Business and Trade and Morocco's Ministry of Budget, aimed at supporting critical infrastructure projects ahead of the 2030 World Cup, reads a joint press release on Sunday. In the water and ports sector, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the UK Department for Business and Trade and Morocco's Ministry of Equipment and Water, focusing on enhancing collaboration in sustainable water management, smart logistics, and green port technologies. For sustainable infrastructure, an agreement with Morocco's Ministry of Interior will facilitate partnerships on water management, waste management, and urban mobility solutions. In the field of trade and procurement, an MoU was signed with Morocco's Ministry of Industry and Trade to promote procurement cooperation, building on record trade volumes under the UK-Morocco Association Agreement. In education and innovation, the two countries signed an MoU to advance cooperation in higher education, scientific research, and innovation. Healthcare was another key focus, with an MoU between the UK and Morocco's Ministry of Health to support Morocco's healthcare transformation programme. This collaboration also includes work with Rabat-based Medical equipment manufacturing company Vicenne to introduce UK digital health solutions into the Moroccan market and a partnership with the Mohammed VI Foundation of Health and Science to promote UK expertise in medical equipment, hospital design, and academic partnerships. In the energy and climate sector, several agreements were signed. These include an MoU between UK Export Finance (UKEF) and SGTM to explore partnership opportunities in Morocco and across Africa, an MoU between UKEF and TAQA Morocco to support the transition to a low-carbon power generation portfolio and enhance Morocco's competitiveness, and a climate collaboration MoU between the UK Met Office and Morocco's Meteorological Office, focusing on climate services and environmental cooperation. In aviation, the Moroccan Airports Authority has been invited to visit the UK to explore partnership opportunities, as Morocco undertakes a major airport transformation programme. Looking ahead, two additional agreements are set to be signed in the coming days: an MoU between the UK's defence and security trade association, ADS Group, and Morocco's Agency of Investment and Export Development to strengthen links between the UK and Moroccan defence industries; and an MoU between BAE Systems, the Moroccan National Defence Administration, and the Moroccan Agency of Investment and Export Development to advance investment and capability development in the defence sector.
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Morocco: Rabat Hosts 4th Training Cycle for African Election Observers
The 4th training cycle for African election observers kicked off on Monday in Rabat, bringing together senior officials from 52 African countries. The opening ceremony was co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Mr. Nasser Bourita, and the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Bankole Adeoye. This annual event, organized in partnership with the AU's Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, is part of Morocco's commitment—driven by His Majesty King Mohammed VI—to a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Africa. This training aligns with decisions made by the AU's Conference of Heads of State and Government, including those adopted during the most recent AU Summit in February 2025, which called on the Kingdom of Morocco to continue enhancing African capacities to improve the effectiveness of election observation missions. The 4th edition saw the participation of more than 120 young civil society actors, experts, and high-ranking officials from all five regions of the continent, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Niger, and Sudan. This session is also marked by significant female participation, with women accounting for 68% of all participants. By running this specialized training cycle for the fourth year in a row, the Kingdom continues to stand out as Africa's leading provider of trained election observers to oversee electoral processes across the continent. Conducted in Rabat, the program contributes significantly to strengthening African capacities in the electoral field. The 2025 edition also features the organization of the 2nd Dialogue-Seminar on Elections and Democracy in Africa, titled "Inclusive Governance: Amplifying Women's Leadership in African Electoral and Democratic Processes." This seminar enriches the training program by addressing topics focused on political dialogue and key issues related to democracy, governance, and electoral processes on the continent. This 4th edition marks a key milestone in the Rabat-based training process, aimed at equipping the African Union with an important database to serve election observation across Africa and promote democracy, peace, and security throughout the continent.
Morocco World
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
AS FAR vs Pyramids: When, How to Watch & Score Prediction
AS FAR face a daunting task this evening as they host Egypt's Pyramids in the second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can catch the action live on BeIN Sports Arabic. The Moroccan side trail 4-1 from the first leg in Cairo and must deliver a near-flawless performance if they are to progress to the semis. Head coach Alexandre Santos is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge: 'We've got 95 minutes,' declared AS FAR boss Alexandre Santos. 'This is our moment to show our identity, our quality, and above all, our focus.' The Rabat-based side were undone early in Cairo, conceding two quick goals and never truly recovering. Santos is expected to make changes to avoid a repeat, with 21 players available for selection. Winger El Amine Zouhzouh, who struggled with a knock in the first leg, is fit and expected to feature in the starting lineup. The match also carries emotional weight following a controversial decision in Egypt which saw hundreds of AS FAR fans denied entry until the final minutes. A large crowd is expected in Meknes, with supporters eager to fire up their side towards an unlikely semi-final berth. 'The result was painful, yes,' Santos added, 'but we've worked well. The belief is there. Every player knows what's at stake.' Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurčić is all caution: 'We're expecting a very, very difficult match. AS FAR are aggressive, technically strong, and they'll come at us like a storm from the first minute.' Still, he exuded quiet confidence. 'If we play as we did in Cairo, we'll go through. We've handled hostile atmospheres before—we've played Ahly, Zamalek, you name it.' Pyramids will go through with a draw or even a two-goal defeat. AS FAR must win by three goals to level the tie. But if there's one truth in football, it's that it's never over until the final whistle. Score Prediction: AS FAR will huff, puff, and roar. But unless Pyramids collapse under pressure, the Egyptians should edge through. We hope a miracle will turn up uninvited. Verdict: AS FAR 1-1 Pyrami Tags: AS FARCAF Champions LeaguePyramids
