This category of sport tourists is attracted to Dakhla by its unique climate, which allows water sports to be practiced all year round, especially its wind, which is prized by surfing enthusiasts, said Ouachi, who was the guest of Sunday's evening news on the "Al Oula" channel.

The competition, scheduled to run until October 2, brings together 70 internationally renowned athletes, including national champions and top-level participants from the USA, France, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Spain, Cabo Verde, South Africa and many others.

Thanks to Dakhla's reputation, the number of tourists is set to triple between 2020 and 2022, she stressed, pointing out that it's impossible to talk about kitesurfing without mentioning this city, which enjoys a significant national and international notoriety.

Dakhla's prominence is confirmed by the increase in the number of flights to the city, which has risen from two a week when the international competition was first organized 13 years ago, to 28 a week today, which speaks volumes about the popularity of the pearl of southern Morocco, said Ouachi.

In addition, she underlined that the current edition of this international competition is dedicated to solidarity with the inhabitants of the areas affected by the Al-Haouz earthquake, through a hashtag used by participants and the sports federations concerned, to help promote Morocco as a destination.

« Morocco is in the process of consolidating its position as a privileged partner of the European Union, attracting investment and signing agreements to connect to the future European clean hydrogen market'', noted the Spanish portal in an article under the title ''Morocco's plan to become the new energy power''.

As a "future power producer" and "regional energy hub", Morocco has already launched its first solar-powered hydrogen production plant, and projects itself as "a future major producer", it noted.

It added that these projects and its proximity to Europe, which is in the midst of an energy transition, have already put Morocco in the spotlight as a "regional energy hub".

With green hydrogen, Morocco is opting for "one of the most comprehensive energy strategies in North Africa", stressed EOM.

In order to place Morocco in the club of countries with high potential in this sector of the future and respond to the multiple projects carried out by investors and world leaders, His Majesty King Mohammed VI gave, in November 2022, His High Instructions to draw up, as soon as possible, an operational and attractive "Morocco Offer" covering the entire value chain of the green hydrogen industry in Morocco, including not only the regulatory and institutional framework, but also the necessary infrastructure.

The Kingdom is represented at the meeting, held under the theme "Towards a renewal of cultural action in the Islamic world", by Secretary General of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (Culture Department), Samira Lamlizi, and Youssef Khiyara and Rachid Mustapha, respectively Director of Heritage and Head of Cooperation at the Ministry of Culture.

The conference, chaired by Qatar, is meant to contribute to the debate on the renewal of joint cultural action and ways of strengthening and developing cooperation between the countries of the Islamic world.

The agenda includes several working sessions focusing in particular on the valorization of living human treasures and traditional knowledge in the Islamic world, the development mechanisms of ICESCO's Capitals of Culture in the Islamic World Program, and the strategy to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property.

The Conference's proceedings will culminate in the adoption of the Doha Declaration on the renewal of cultural action in the Islamic world.

The facility to Dislog will consist of two tranches. €24.5 million will be used to acquire Steripharma, a local pharmaceuticals manufacturer that provides affordable specialty generics medicines to replace expensive original products in the treatment of life-threatening diseases, a press release from the EBRD says.

The remaining €10 million loan will finance the construction of a new green-certified industrial building and logistics platform as well as the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels, the Bank adds.

The new PV panels are expected to generate energy to power the building and will help reduce CO2 emissions. This tranche will be supported by a guarantee from the European Union (EU) through its European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD), in line with the objective of the EU-Morocco Green Partnership.

The investment will enable Dislog to expand into the pharmaceuticals industry and capture higher added value in the supply chains in Morocco. The acquisition of Steripharma will complement Dislog’s established competence in reaching a wide network of small distribution outlets and help increase profit from its existing distribution channels and logistics chains.

The loan will be accompanied by a technical assistance project funded by the EU through the EFSD programme to upgrade its human resources policies by implementing a dedicated Gender Diagnostic and Action Plan, according to the same source.

Dislog will also receive a grant from the FINTECC Programme, which helps companies in participating EBRD economies to implement innovative climate technologies. The programme is part of, and financed through, the EBRD’s Green Economy Transition approach and is supported by the Global Environment Facility and the European Union.

Dislog is a leading distributor of fast-moving consumer goods covering more than 70.000 retailers across the country. Founded in 2005, the company has diversified its activities into industrial production in agribusiness products, hygiene and pharmaceuticals.

Morocco is a founding member of the EBRD and became a beneficiary of Bank resources in 2012. To date the EBRD has invested €4.2 billion in the country through 95 projects.

At the beginning of its proceedings, the Council will examine a draft law granting the status of "Ward of the Nation" to child victims of the Al-Haouz earthquake, followed by a draft decree-law creating the Agency for the Rehabilitation and Development of the High Atlas, the same source adds.

It will then examine a draft decree on the status of civil servants in the Department of National Education.

The Council will conclude its work by examining proposals for appointments to higher office in accordance with the provisions of Article 92 of the Constitution, according to the same source.

In addition, the government will hold a meeting at the end of the Council's proceedings to examine proposed legislation, concludes the statement.

The postponement of the game was due to the earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region, necessitating a later date for the fixture.

Morocco's national team had already secured their place in the AFCON finals last March after a draw (2-2) between South Africa and Liberia in Group K. In previous match days of this group, Morocco defeated South Africa (2-1) and Liberia (2-0).

This group only consists of three teams after Zimbabwe was suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

This match serves as preparation for the 34th edition of the AFCON, which will be held from January 13 to February 11 in Côte d'Ivoire, said the FRMF on its website.

In their last friendly game, the Atlas Lions beat Burkina Faso 1-0 on September 12 at the Stade Bollaert Delelis in Lens (France).

The only goal of the match was scored by midfielder Azeddine Ounahi in the 36th minute.

All activities previously scheduled for this edition will be maintained, added the CCM in a press release.

On Friday, the MASI had closed with a gain of 0.07%.

This drop is due to a 4% fall in prices for "Metallurgy", a 1.4% rise in prices for "Clothing" and a 0.2% increase in prices for "Food", explains the HCP in its information note on the Industrial, Energy and Mining Producer Price Index.

The producer price index for the "Extractive industries" sector fell by 0.1% in August, adds the same source.

On the other hand, producer price indices for the "Electricity production and distribution" and "Water production and distribution" sectors stagnated over the same period.