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UAE tourism set to hit record $62 billion in 2025
Middle East News 247
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July 28, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to see international visitor spending reach an all-time high of $62.22 billion (AED228.5 billion) in 2025, according to new figures from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The forecast represents...
Jordan-Morocco ties set a benchmark for Arab unity, Says Envoy
Ammon News
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July 29, 2025
Ammon News - Moroccan Ambassador to Jordan Fouad Akhrif praised the deep-rooted and exemplary relations between Jordan and Morocco, calling them a model for Arab cooperation and political alignment. He attributed this strength to the mutual...
WAFCON 2024 Final: How Moroccan officials denied match tickets to Nigerians in 2-3 loss
Prompt News Online
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July 29, 2025
From Harry Awurumibe, just back from Morocco As Nigerians at home and diaspora continue to savour the 3-2 comeback victory of Super Falcons over rivals, Atlas Lionesses, many of their compatriots living in Morocco are still counting their loses...
‘Agricultural diplomacy in action’ – Dumelo hails Morocco’s support
Ghanaian Times
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July 29, 2025
The Kingdom of Morocco has presented 2,000 metric tons of fertiliser to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to support farmers across the country under the Feed Ghana Project. The donation forms part of a broader cooperation framework...
Is this Spain's best beach?
Which?
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July 28, 2025
If you live on the Costa del Sol, where do you go for a day at the seaside? The answer, according to Nacho Barrionuevo, is two hours west, to a small village called Bolonia. 'The sand is softer here,' he explains. 'It's a lot more comfortable to...
Strictly star Wynne Evans confirms split from fiancée only weeks after proposal
Metro
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August 2, 2025
Strictly star Wynne Evans met fiancée Liz Evans last year (Picture: Instagram) Former Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has confirmed that he has split from fiancée Liz Brookes – only weeks after popping the question. The Welsh opera singer,...
Amstel Malta and Goldberg Celebrate Super Falcons’ WAFCON Victory in Lagos with a Champion-Worthy Tribute
Bella Naija
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August 2, 2025
In true champion style, Amstel Malta and Goldberg hosted a grand celebration on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, to honour the Super Falcons of Nigeria, fresh from their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) win in Rabat, Morocco.The...
Morocco Invests $4.2 Billion to Modernize Airports Ahead of 2030 World Cup
Tunisie Numerique
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July 26, 2025
Morocco is accelerating its infrastructure transformation in preparation for upcoming major sporting events. On Thursday, the government announced a five-year investment plan worth 38 billion dirhams (approximately $4.2 billion) aimed at expanding...
Soak Up Slow Travel In An Undiscovered Corner Of The Costa Del Sol
Forbes
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Spain’s Costa del Sol is no stranger to hotel openings and, this summer, the Andalusian stretch of coastline is practically buzzing with newness. Already this year, Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has opened...
Animal welfare group urges Morocco to back cage-free egg production ahead of 2030 World Cup
Hespress
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July 28, 2025
An international animal welfare organization has called on Moroccan authorities to support the transition to cage-free egg production ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, aligning with growing global standards on sustainable agriculture and animal...
GTA rallies global spotlight on Pikworo Slave Camp
Graphic
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August 1, 2025
There is a movement taking shape across Africa – quiet in tone, but radical in its implications. A movement to break down the bureaucratic and psychological borders that have, for decades, made African travel an ordeal for Africans themselves. It...
The 14 Most Breathtaking Hiking Spots in the World
Travelbinger
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July 28, 2025
There’s nothing like a long hike in a beautiful place to make you feel alive, legs burning, lungs full of fresh air, and views that stop you in your tracks. From moderate routes to challenging multi-day treks, these 14 hikes from around the world...
Morocco arrests Israeli-French national wanted by Interpol
Hespress
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July 26, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENSaturday 26 July 2025 - 16:12 Moroccan authorities arrested an Israeli-French dual national last week upon his arrival at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, based on an Interpol red notice,...
First Lady Gabriela de Bukele Visits Morocco to Strengthen Early Childhood Cooperation.
El Salvador in English
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July 28, 2025
In a significant step toward international cooperation, the First Lady of El Salvador, Gabriela de Bukele, has begun an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, with Early Childhood development at the center of her diplomatic agenda. The visit...
Moroccans abroad shocked by soaring prices during summer visits
Hespress
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July 26, 2025
Many Moroccans living abroad are expressing frustration over the steep rise in prices across Morocco this summer, saying the cost of basic goods and services has become unreasonable and is putting pressure on their holiday budgets. On social...
Daughter speaks out as Brit woman dies of rabies after being scratched by puppy on holiday
LAD Bible
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The daughter of a British woman who died of rabies has spoken up about the situation for the first time. Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, was on holiday in Morocco in February this year when she was 'very slightly' scratched by a puppy lying underneath...
UK foreign office issues warning to nationals traveling to Morocco over cannabis
Hespress
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July 28, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENMonday 28 July 2025 - 16:41 The UK Foreign Office has issued a renewed travel advisory for British nationals planning to visit Morocco, urging them to strictly comply with the country’s laws. In a...
Morocco to spend billions on airports ahead of World Cup
The Independent
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July 26, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
I tried the Middle Eastern cruise trip with desert stays, five-star dining and wildlife safaris
The Scottish Sun
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August 2, 2025
DUBAI brags of having the biggest, longest and highest of everything – but the widest highway in the world? Really? Absolutely, says Ali, the most excitable guide in the world — but only if he is talking about his own country. 6 Enjoy the high...
Morocco to spend Ksh.542 billion to expand airports ahead of World Cup
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 26, 2025
Morocco said on Thursday it will spend Ksh.542.6 billion ($4.2 billion) over the next five years to overhaul its main airports, ahead of the World Cup it will cohost with Portugal and Spain. An agreement was signed to that end between the Moroccan...