London - Morocco was placed in the third place as the best destination of foreign direct investments in Africa over 2009-2010 thanks in particular to its good results in the areas of infrastructures, FDIs strategy and economic potential, according to a study by fDi Intelligence.
The kingdom came behind South Africa and Egypt.
The "African countries of the future 2009-2010" was prepared by a panel of independent experts on the basis of data covering 59 countries.
It analyses the situation in these countries, taking into consideration the results achieved in such areas as the economic potential, human resources, living standards, infrastructures, the economic potential and the investment strategy.
fDi Intelligence is a specialist Division from the Financial Times Ltd, which provides investors with independent data to help them make informed decisions regarding foreign direct investment.
vendredi 21 août 2009
President of Kerzner Development dies in Morocco at 53 years
El Jadida - Jim Boocher, President of Kerzner Development, a branch of the Kerzner International Holdings, died Tuesday of a heart attack at the age of 53, a statement of the Holding said.
Boocher, an outstanding executive of the Kerzner Holdings, was supervising the Mazagan Resort Development in Morocco's Atlantic city of El Jadida, due to open this October 2009.
In 1996, he integrated the Kerzner Holding, a world leading upscale hotel and resort firm, and was in charge of overseeing a number of its major projects, including the 1.5-billion dollars Atlantis The Palm Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
Boocher, an outstanding executive of the Kerzner Holdings, was supervising the Mazagan Resort Development in Morocco's Atlantic city of El Jadida, due to open this October 2009.
In 1996, he integrated the Kerzner Holding, a world leading upscale hotel and resort firm, and was in charge of overseeing a number of its major projects, including the 1.5-billion dollars Atlantis The Palm Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
Morocco back to GMT on Aug. 20
Rabat - Morocco will get back to the GMT on August 20 at midnight, the Ministry of Public Sectors Modernisation has announced.
On June 1, the kingdom adopted the daylight saving time with the aim of saving energy by 1%, and reducing the time difference between the country and its regional and international economic partners.
Last year Morocco adopted the daylight saving time, which was a successful experience in terms of energy saving.
Morocco's commitment to disarmament, a strategic choice, diplomat
Geneva - Morocco's U.N. ambassador in Geneva, Omar Hilale said on Thursday that the Kingdom's commitment to the issues of disarmament has been a "strategic choice" since its independence.
Hilale said the North African country has always cherished the ideals of peace, security and the principle of peaceful settlement of conflicts.
The diplomat, who was speaking at a conference on disarmament, said Morocco has always supported disarmament, "sole guarantor of durable peace and security and of the prevention of the proliferation of WMDs."
The whole world agrees on the fact that nuclear weapons should never be used due to their effects, their impact on the environment, and their serious fallouts on regional and global security.
Hilale called on the international community to create a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East, in which all the nuclear facilities of the countries of the region are subjected to the IAEA monitoring system.
It is necessary to establish a climate of trust, a critical element to halt the race for disarmament, and restore peace as well as regional and international security, he said.
Ending the disarmament race in the extra-atmospheric space is a top priority for the international community, Hilale maintained, adding that this space is a human common heritage and should be used for pure peaceful purposes.
Hilale said the North African country has always cherished the ideals of peace, security and the principle of peaceful settlement of conflicts.
The diplomat, who was speaking at a conference on disarmament, said Morocco has always supported disarmament, "sole guarantor of durable peace and security and of the prevention of the proliferation of WMDs."
The whole world agrees on the fact that nuclear weapons should never be used due to their effects, their impact on the environment, and their serious fallouts on regional and global security.
Hilale called on the international community to create a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East, in which all the nuclear facilities of the countries of the region are subjected to the IAEA monitoring system.
It is necessary to establish a climate of trust, a critical element to halt the race for disarmament, and restore peace as well as regional and international security, he said.
Ending the disarmament race in the extra-atmospheric space is a top priority for the international community, Hilale maintained, adding that this space is a human common heritage and should be used for pure peaceful purposes.
Former polisario leader denounces impoverishment, brainwashing suffered by Tindouf population
Dakhla - Ahmeddou Ould Souilem, a former leading founding member of the Algeria-backed separatist movement of Polisario who recently returned to Morocco, denounced the process of "impoverishment, moral indoctrination and brainwashing" suffered by the population of the Tindouf camps (south-western Algeria).
Ould Souilem, who held a meeting on Saturday with civil society actors in the southern city of Dakhla, underlined "the failure of the separatist theory of the polisario's leaders that proved to be unrealistic and fails to meet the convictions of the Sahrawis."
He said that polisario and Algeria "have an interest in the status quo to the detriment of the sufferings endured by the inhabitants of the camps."
He drew attention to the contradictions in the position of Algeria, which "claims to defend the interests of the Sahrawis, while rejecting their return to the homeland and keeping them in an unsustainable place."
Referring to Morocco's proposal to grant autonomy to its southern provinces, the Sahara, Ould Souilem said that this initiative is a "courageous step" that offers "a real alternative to the status quo of the Sahara issue."
He also called on the Sahrawis to step up efforts for the realization of this initiative, which “takes into account our concerns and ensures our future in our homeland.”
Ould Souilem, who held a meeting on Saturday with civil society actors in the southern city of Dakhla, underlined "the failure of the separatist theory of the polisario's leaders that proved to be unrealistic and fails to meet the convictions of the Sahrawis."
He said that polisario and Algeria "have an interest in the status quo to the detriment of the sufferings endured by the inhabitants of the camps."
He drew attention to the contradictions in the position of Algeria, which "claims to defend the interests of the Sahrawis, while rejecting their return to the homeland and keeping them in an unsustainable place."
Referring to Morocco's proposal to grant autonomy to its southern provinces, the Sahara, Ould Souilem said that this initiative is a "courageous step" that offers "a real alternative to the status quo of the Sahara issue."
He also called on the Sahrawis to step up efforts for the realization of this initiative, which “takes into account our concerns and ensures our future in our homeland.”
Guinea reiterates support to Morocco in Sahara issue
Conakry - The Sahara is an "integral part" of Morocco and Guinea will always side with Morocco, Guinean President, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara said.
"The Sahara is indeed an integral part of Morocco," Dadis Camara said at a recent press conference in Conakry, during the Oscar award of the African Managers Committee.
"Since its independence, Guinea has always been on Morocco’s side in this issue," he added, deeming it "shocking and even irritating to challenge such historical realities."
The Guinean head of state condemned the "geopolitical manipulation attempts" to divide up the borders of the continent's countries.
"We strongly condemn any manipulation aiming at separating Africa from the Maghreb or at destabilizing Africa," he insisted.
Dadis Camara also said he considers Morocco as one of the most respected kingdoms in the world, where peace and tranquility prevail under the dynamic leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, to whom the people of Guinea owe gratitude and respect.”
"The Sahara is indeed an integral part of Morocco," Dadis Camara said at a recent press conference in Conakry, during the Oscar award of the African Managers Committee.
"Since its independence, Guinea has always been on Morocco’s side in this issue," he added, deeming it "shocking and even irritating to challenge such historical realities."
The Guinean head of state condemned the "geopolitical manipulation attempts" to divide up the borders of the continent's countries.
"We strongly condemn any manipulation aiming at separating Africa from the Maghreb or at destabilizing Africa," he insisted.
Dadis Camara also said he considers Morocco as one of the most respected kingdoms in the world, where peace and tranquility prevail under the dynamic leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, to whom the people of Guinea owe gratitude and respect.”
H.M. the king to create advisory body to open up the judiciary
Tetuan - H.M. King Mohammed VI said Thursday evening that he intends to create a "standing, diversified highly representative advisory body that will enable the judiciary to open up to the surrounding environment."
In a nationwide speech on the occasion of the 56th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, the sovereign said this platform will serve as an "institutional forum for reflection and expertise-sharing on matters relating to justice, without encroaching on the powers of constitutional institutions and public authorities or on the independence of the judiciary."
"The judiciary is not only an essential prerequisite to ensure citizens are equal before the law, but it is also a mainstay of justice and of social stability. In fact, the legitimacy of the state itself and the inviolability of its institutions derive their strength from the power of justice, which is the cornerstone of governance systems," said the monarch.
The monarch decided that “strong impetus” should be given to the reform of justice. This reform will be based on a “roadmap with a clear frame of reference, ambitious objectives, specific priorities and effective implementation steps,” he said.
H.M. the king added that the outstanding elements in this frame of reference are “the immutable values of the nation, mainly the notion that justice is part and parcel of the duties lying with the Imarat Al Muminin (Commandership of the Faithful), and that it is the Monarch who is responsible for upholding the independence of the judiciary.”
In this respect, H.M. the King called for taking into account the relevant national proposals, recommendations, and the constructive conclusions included in the document drafted by the Ministry of Justice, following the broad-based consultations initiated by the ministry. “The international commitments of the Kingdom must also be kept in mind,” he insisted.
The reform is aimed to make justice “more trustworthy, credible, effective and equitable, because it serves as a strong shield to protect the rule of law.
“It is a pillar of judicial security and good governance, and acts as a booster for development,” the sovereign said, adding: “We also want to make sure justice keeps up with the domestic and international changes underway, and meets the standards of justice as it should be in the 21st century.”
To achieve these major objectives, H.M. the King called on the government to develop a “comprehensive, integrated plan, in accordance with a well-defined agenda that reflects the strategic depth of the reform.”
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