(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Moroccan Newspapers Rabat – This week's newspapers and online news sources highlight King Mohammed VI's return from France, royal activities, political, cultural and business events.
King Mohammed VI's Return
On Monday, King Mohammed VI returned home from France, where he spent several weeks recovering from minor heart surgery he successfully underwent in the Ambroise Paré Clinic in Paris.
Royal Activities
King Mohammed VI chaired on Thursday a Council of Ministers. During the meeting, the King examined draft Dahirs and approved a set of international agreements, as well as the appointment of a number of institutional and government officials.
On Friday, King Mohammed VI received 10 Moroccan officials who were recently appointed ambassadors of Morocco to several countries, including Portugal, Spain, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia and Cuba.
MINURSO Confirms Polisario's Maneuvers in Western Sahara
Moroccan press reported on Thursday that the United Nations Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric confirmed Polisario's maneuvers east Morocco's Defense Wall just a few weeks after a previous MINURSO statement had denied any Polisario-linked military operations in Western Sahara. Dujarric said during a recent press conference that a MINURSO patrol unit was intercepted and faced Polisario gunfire on April 16. 'MINURSO has informed the UN Security Council that on April 16, in the Tifariti area, MINURSO observers were intercepted by Polisario elements, who then proceeded to fire warning [shots].'
BMI Research Ranks Moroccan Mining Sector 2nd in MENA
BMI Research notes in its recent report that the performance of Morocco's mining sector is operating at a balanced productive pace, owing to Morocco's well-established mining industry. The report described the Moroccan market as the most attractive market in the MENA region with an overall Mining RRI (Risk/Reward Index) score of 56.3 out of 100.
FIFA Task Force Arrival to Morocco
Morocco is satisfied over the outcomes of the recent FIFA 2026 technical task force visit. The FIFA delegation arrived in Morocco on April 16 to evaluate the assets and resources that Morocco is promoting as it seeks to win the rights to host the 23rd World Cup in 2026. Chairman of the Moroccan bid Moulay Hafid Elalamy said that the FIFA task force admired the Moroccan file. The FIFA delegation 'felt the passion of the whole population' for the tournament, which 'clearly highlights the fact that Morocco as a whole is a candidate,' he added.
World Mourns Death of Swedish Prominent DJ Avicii
Fans of prominent Swedish DJ Avicii were shocked to learn of his death on Friday, April 20. The DJ died at the age of 28 while in Oman.
'It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,' Avicii's publicist Diana Baron confirmed in a statement.
Musical Lineup for Essaouira Gnaoua Festival All Set
This summer, from June 21-24, the beach town of Essaouira will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Gnaoua F estival. The popular world music event will include award-winning 'jam-band' Snarky Puppy, and several other Moroccan and international bands.
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan to Sif for Aeronautics Exams
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