Following the meeting of the Steering Committee for the National Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation Program 2020-2027, chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, Minister Baraka emphasized that the Committee is committed to following the outlined programs. These include desalinating water to alleviate shortages in certain regions and procuring multiple mobile desalination and mineral water treatment units, in accordance with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

Minister Baraka stressed the importance of strengthening and utilizing wells to address water scarcity in rural areas. Proactive policies are also being pursued to address the challenges faced in these regions, including the deployment of tanker trucks to ensure a stable supply of drinking water to residents.

Efforts are also ongoing to interconnect the Oued El Makhazin and Dar Khroufa dams, which will facilitate the delivery of drinking water to the inhabitants of Tangier.

According to a press release from both Houses, this meeting is being held in accordance with Article 68 of the Constitution. It will be attended by the Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy and Finance, in charge of the Budget, as well as the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesman.
The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm and will take place in the 'Salle Marocaine' (Moroccan Hall) at the House of Representatives' headquarters.

Speaking at the 2023 World Football Summit (WFS) in Seville on Wednesday, the Portuguese minister highlighted the strengths of this solid joint bid for the 2030 World Cup, saying that "this is the first bid of its kind between the two shores of the Mediterranean, Africa and Europe."

The three countries are united in a bid born of the initiative of their national football federations, with the support of their governments," he noted in statements reported by the media, highlighting the "widespread" of football culture in these three nations and the quality of their sports infrastructures.

For the Portuguese government official, this joint project is intended to help celebrate the values of sport, through a World Cup focused on social, economic and sporting sustainability.

According to Correia, the aim is to unite different cultures through sports, which remains a "social force that breaks down borders and language barriers," adding that the commitment of governments, sports federations and society in general is essential in this context.

HM King Mohammed VI announced Morocco's joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup on March 14 in Kigali, in a message to mark the presentation of the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Outstanding Achievement Award-2022.

The tripartite Spain-Morocco-Portugal Commission bidding to host the 2030 World Cup held its first meeting last weekend in Madrid. The next meeting will take place on October 4 in Rabat, in the presence of the presidents of the three federations.

With 1,658.32 points, the Atlas Lions maintain their position as Africa's top-ranked team, with Senegal coming in second at 20th place with 1,597.01 points.

Morocco also retains its position as the highest-ranked team in the Arab world, leading the way ahead of Tunisia in 29th place with 1,525.23 points.

On the global stage, Argentina continues to hold the top spot in the FIFA rankings, followed by France and Brazil.

Here is the FIFA Top10 as of September 21, 2023:

01. Argentina

02. France

03. Brazil

04. England

05. Belgium

06. Croatia

07. Netherlands

08. Portugal

09. Italy

10. Spain.

In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for a swift resumption of economic activities, the Minister visited several tourist accommodation establishments in Marrakech and the Al Haouz province, according to a press release issued by the Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy Ministry.

On this occasion, the Minister stressed that most of these establishments had shown great resilience in the face of the earthquake, although some had suffered damage requiring repair work.

The trip to Al Haouz, added the same source, enabled the Minister to meet the region's inhabitants and professionals, find out about their situation, and discuss their employment needs, particularly in key sectors in this part of the country, such as tourism, crafts and the social economy.

The Minister also visited the Marrakech medina (old town), including emblematic sites such as the Jamaa El Fna Square, the Semmarine Souk and the Place des Épices, according to the same source.

"Tourist activity in Marrakech has returned to normal. We confirmed this when we toured the Medina, which continues to be a major attraction for tourists. Admittedly, there was some damage, but it was quickly dealt with. We would like to reassure our partners and future tourists that the situation in Marrakech is stable," said Ammor as quoted in the press release.

Tourism in this region, the press release recalls, is a driving force for other sectors such as handicrafts and the social and solidarity economy, and plays a fundamental role in the daily life of a large section of the population and in its socio-economic development.

"In the run-up to the Annual General Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, scheduled for October 09-15 in Marrakech, public authorities and professionals are actively mobilizing to ensure an exceptional welcome for Morocco's guests," added the press release.

Preparations are well underway at the various host structures visited by the Minister, including the main site at Bab Ighli, hotels and restaurants, with the aim of offering participants and visitors an exceptional experience throughout their stay.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the first edition of TOC Africa (Terminal Operations Conference) in Tangier, the Minister stated that the transport and logistics sector is one of the sectors that directly impact production, marketing and consumption chains, as well as the promotion of domestic and foreign trade, noting that the current context is marked by the recovery of world trade, which places the transport and logistics sector at the heart of this dynamic.

Abdeljalil noted that the authorities are paying particular attention to this sector, through the implementation of large-scale road, rail, port and airport infrastructure projects, pointing out that "public investment has, since the accession of HM King Mohammed VI to the throne of His glorious ancestors, experienced a qualitative leap, both in terms of volume and the quality of the projects carried out."

"An exemplary maritime country, Morocco, thanks to its strategic geographical position and the free-trade agreements it has signed with numerous partners, aims to become a crossroads for trade, strengthening its position as a regional hub for industry, commerce and logistics," he added.

Abdeljalil asserted that this project sets a benchmark for the development of future projects at national level, notably the ports of Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, which are currently under construction, noting that these platforms will further strengthen Morocco's position in this sector and enable it to be a true regional hub for international trade.

This meeting is part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two institutions on August 7, 2017, states a press realease from the Ombudsman of the Kingdom's Institution, adding that Benalilou expressed his satisfaction with the level of cooperation between the two institutions.

After reviewing the results of the three previous visits made by the Mozambican Ombudsman and the delegation accompanying him to the Institution's headquarters, Benalilou gave an overview of the attributions, missions and working mechanisms of the Institution, which works to promote administrative management based on good governance and transparency and to lay the foundations of a modern administration at the service of the citizen, the same source stresses.

The meeting also offered an opportunity to address the delegation's questions and provide information about the Institution's operation, as well as its main achievements in terms of digitizing services for citizens, addressing complaints, and implementing recommendations and proposals. The press release notes that the Kingdom's ombudsman also discussed the actions taken to enhance the Institution's presence in the media and promote its image among the general public.

In his turn, the Mozambique Ombudsman explained the responsibilities and working methods of his institution, which are similar to those of the Kingdom's, inviting by the same occasion Benalilou to visit Mozambique.

Both parties expressed satisfaction with the quality of their cooperation relations and their determination to further develop and strengthen them, adds the same source, highlighting their aim to elevate their partnership to the level of the friendship that exists between Morocco and Mozambique.

As part of his visit, Mozambique's Defender of Justice (Ombudsman) will visit several governance bodies in order to learn about Morocco's experience and achievements in this field, the press release concludes.

The previous day, the MASI had closed with a loss of 0.07% at 11,799.28 points (pts).

« Spain is working with Portugal and Morocco on a solid bid for the 2030 World Cup," said the acting president of the Spanish government on the social network X following a meeting in New York on Tuesday with FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.

The bid is an "ambitious project that conveys positive values", noted the Spanish official.

« We are working with a clear idea in mind: football is a sport with a global reach that can transmit positive social values," he stressed.

HM King Mohammed VI announced Morocco's joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup on March 14 in Kigali, in a message to mark the presentation of the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Outstanding Achievement Award-2022.

This joint bid, unprecedented in the history of football, will be the junction between Africa and Europe, between the north and south of the Mediterranean, and between the African, Arab and Euro-Mediterranean worlds, noted the Sovereign.

HM the king stressed that this bid would be one of bringing together the best from each side, and demonstrating an alliance of genius, creativity, experience and resources.

The tripartite Spain-Morocco-Portugal Commission bidding to host the 2030 World Cup held its first meeting last weekend in Madrid. The next meeting will take place on October 4 in Rabat, in the presence of the presidents of the three federations.

Following discussions with Morocco's Ombudsman, Mohamed Benalilou, Chande said that his visit aimed to gain insights into institutional work in the field of mediation, particularly concerning citizen-administration relations.

Highlighting the rich tradition of Morocco's Ombudsman institution as "one of the oldest Ombudsman institutions in Africa," the Mozambican official expressed his country's desire to collaborate with Morocco in this field. They hope to benefit from the institution's accumulated experience to promote justice and strengthen the connection between citizens and the administration.

In response, Morocco's Ombudsman outlined the institution's role in mediating between citizens and the administration across various domains. He expressed his readiness to share the expertise and experience accumulated by the institution over approximately twenty years.

Benalilou also explained that the Kingdom's ombudsman, as a constitutional institution, is represented in numerous bodies, including the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, the National Council for Human Rights, the National Commission for the Supervision of Personal Data Protection, and the High Council of the Judiciary.

He emphasized that the institution of the Ombudsman's independence and jurisdictional immunity are key factors in its influence on society and a crucial mechanism for strengthening connections between the institution, citizens, and the administration. He also noted that the institution compiles annual reports on various government sectors, which are submitted for His Majesty the King's high appraisal before being debated in Parliament.