Athlete Profile: Track Star Zahra Ouaziz Turns Attention to New Moroccan Hopes
30/12/2004
Zahra Ouaziz was first inspired to train seriously as a runner after seeing Nawal El Moutawakel win a gold medal for her country in the 400m hurdles at the 1984 Olympics. "She was an inspiration to all Arabic women," Ouaziz said. A supportive family attuned to athletics helped her progress. Father Mohamed trained Zahra and her sisters Nadia and Selma are also star runners.Continue...
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Moroccan RTM Wins Arab Radio Union Award
30/12/2004
At the 24th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Radio Union (ASBU) recently held in Algeria, Moroccan Radio and Television RTM was awarded $2...Continue...
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Amsterdam Exhibition Reflects Moroccan Civilization and Netherlands Ties
30/12/2004
In a message to Moroccan Culture Minister Mohamed Achaari, King Mohammed VI said the Moroccan "5,000 Years of Culture" exhibition in Amsterdam reflec...Continue...
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Tunisian Maritime Navigation Company Celebrates Mediterranean Business Links
30/12/2004
The Tunisian Maritime Navigation Company (CTN) is about to celebrate its 300,000th passenger for 2004 – an indication of strong trade and tourism bet...Continue...
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EU Aid Package for Algerian Terrorism Victims
30/12/2004
The EU is granting 30m euros in financial aid to Algeria as part of a programme to reinvigorate areas harmed by terrorism. Not only will the money be...Continue...
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Tunisia to Ease Travel Restrictions on Israelis
30/12/2004
Tunisia recently decided to ease travel restrictions on Israelis. France's chief rabbi Joseph Sitruk and businessman Pierre Besnainou made the announ...Continue...
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Morocco Signs International Agreement on Renewable Energy
30/12/2004
Morocco signed a three-party renewable energy co-operation agreement in Marrakech on Wednesday (29 December) with Italy, the UN Environment Programme...Continue...
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Anti-Corruption Force in Algeria Moves Ahead
30/12/2004
On Tuesday (28 December), an Algerian anti-corruption department moved one more step towards launching. In a proposal made by a working parliamentary...Continue...
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Morocco to Suppress Return Visas for Resident Foreigners
30/12/2004
The General Direction of National Security announced that as of 1 January, Morocco will suppress resident return visas for foreigners residing in the...Continue...
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Bridge to Link Northern and Southern Tunis by 2007
30/12/2004
Construction of a major bridge linking the northern Tunis suburb of Rades and the southern suburb of La Goulette recently started. The bridge will st...Continue...
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