Rabat: France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirmed Friday they had received approval from world football governing body FIFA's Status Chamber to change Bouaddi's sport»»»

Morocco ‌have won the international tug-of-war for highly rated Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who was born in France to ​Moroccan parents, after FIFA approved his switch of allegiance, handing the Atlas Lions a significant boost just weeks before the World Cup in North America. The Royal Morocca»»»

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2027 on Tuesday. On Friday, he faced the same committee to answer why troop deployment to Poland was canceled. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Phot»»»

LONDON: As self-proclaimed King of Switzerland and, to give his full titles, Emperor of the Lauwiner Empire, Grand Master of the Order of Merit, Admiral of the Empire Fleet and Field Marshal of the Empire Legion — to say nothing of his recent election to the municipal council of the Swiss city of B»»»

The National Media Authority (NMA) has launched a series of sessions as part of the National Campaign for Awareness of the 2026 Media Content Standards, aimed at fostering a safe and responsible media environment that promotes creativity and excellence in the UAE. The NMA inaugurated the campaign W»»»

JOHANNESBRUG: History favors Egyptian club Zamalek when they seek to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Algerian visitors USM Alger on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg. In 22 previous editions of the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League, three teams have built solitary-goa»»»

On 13 September 2017, on the sidelines of the inauguration of the “Boosting Investments in the Mediterranean” Conference organised by EIB in collabouration with MIIC, the Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr signed a financing agreement worth EUR 4.7 million with the »»»

A search operation was underway Friday in the Maldives to recover the bodies of five Italians killed in a scuba diving incident while exploring underwater caves at a depth of more than 160 feet in the Vaavu Atoll area of the Indian Ocean archipelago. File Photo Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 15»»»

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani reopened on Thursday his country’s embassy in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The FM was on an official visit to the kingdom at the head of a ministry delegation. He met with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, hailing the historic ties between their count»»»

Rabat, May. 15 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani convened with members of the Syrian community in the Kingdom of Morocco as part of his official visit and activities marking the inauguration of the Syrian Embassy in the capital, Rabat. The meeting addressed»»»

SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of Dh278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 20»»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic officially reopened its embassy in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on Thursday after a hiatus of nearly 14 years. Morocco severed diplomatic ties with Syria and declared the country’s ambassador persona non grata in 2012, following the brutal suppression by former pres»»»

Rabat, May.14 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani holds a meeting with Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in the Kingdom of Morocco Leila Benali. The meeting addressed the prospects on mutual cooperation in the fields of energy, sustain»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with five Champions League titles as a manager, league trophies from Europe’s big five competitions and a reputation for making elite dressing rooms breathe a little easier. One year on, he knows this job is something different: less club grind, mor»»»

REGGIO EMILIA, Italy: The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy has put the spotlight on an Italian early childhood educational model that helped revolutionize how toddlers learn in school. The Reggio Approach, used in public daycare centers and preschools in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, values »»»

Rabat, May 14 (SANA) Syria and Morocco announced steps to restore full diplomatic engagement and expand bilateral cooperation during talks between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat on Thursday. Speaking during a joint press confer»»»

The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday. The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. The remains of the t»»»

With a long‑standing presence in the United Arab Emirates since 1975 and a global heritage dating back to 1886, SABIS is widely recognized for delivering high‑quality education that prepares students for success in a changing world. Across schools in the UAE and worldwide, the proven SABIS Educatio»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) discussed the upcoming World Cup and AFCON competitions. "I'm confident that an African country will win the World Cup," Patrice Motsepe said. "We have to aspire high and high". He also »»»

The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army said Wednesday. The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. The remains of the t»»»

1 of 2 | The U.S. military said Wednesday that they have found the remains of XXX, who was reported missing May 2. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Europe and Africa/Release May 13 (UPI) -- The remains of a second U.S. soldier who went missing during exercises in Morocco earlier this month have been recove»»»

A search and rescue team has recovered the body of a ​second US service member who went missing near a cliff during a training exercise near Cap Draa, Morocco, the US Army and Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces said on Wednesday. US and Moroccan searchers found and retrieved the remains of ‌a US ‌service»»»

Mayor of Reggio Emilia Marco Massari (R) welcomes Britain's Kate, princess of Wales, at the town hall in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Wednesday, as part of a two-day visit to the country. Photo by Stefano Artioli/EPA May 13 (UPI) -- Kate, princess of Wales, visited Italy on Wednesday in her first official»»»

Dubai: In Wednesday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, several players have secured cash prizes, while the grand prize once again remained unclaimed. During Draw No. 260513, the winning numbers from the Days section were 9, 25, 2, 16, 23, and 5, while the Months section number was 7. Additi»»»

RABAT: Morocco have confirmed ‌they will play three warm-up matches before next month’s World Cup, giving their new coach more game time with his squad. Morocco, who were surprise semifinalists at the World Cup in Qatar four years ago, appointed Mohamed Ouahbi as coach in March after the resignatio»»»

RABAT: Morocco will suspend imports of soft wheat between June 1 and July 31, Abdelkader Alaoui, the head of the country’s millers federation, told Reuters on Wednesday. The move had been widely anticipated given that Morocco expects its cereals harvest, including soft wheat, to double to 9 million»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has launched Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ 2025-2030 Strategy in a ceremony held in Doha yesterday. The event was attended by Speaker of Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah»»»

ABUJA: Nigeria and Morocco expect to sign an intergovernmental agreement in the fourth quarter of 2026 ​to advance a major Atlantic coast gas pipeline project, Nigeria’s foreign ministry said. The planned agreement, to be signed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, foll»»»

Lawmakers at a Senate committee hearing Tuesday focused on the impact of fertilizer prices and supply chain disruptions on the agricultural economy. Photo by Farooq Khan/EPA WASHINGTON, May 12 (UPI) -- Farmers and lawmakers called on the Trump administration Tuesday to lift duties on imported phosp»»»

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a keynote address at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday. She announced the EU will consider a law banning children from social media. Photo by Ida Marie Odgarrd/EPA May 12 (UPI) -- T»»»

LONDON: Google has signed deals with the national football federations of Iraq and Morocco, making its Gemini artificial-intelligence assistant the official technology sponsor of the teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The partnership, announced Tuesday, will focus on fan engagement rather than on-p»»»

JEDDAH: The Francophonie Festival celebrated the diversity of the French-speaking world and its growing academic and cultural ties with Saudi Arabia at the consul general’s residence in Jeddah on Sunday. Participants at the event included ambassadors and consuls general from Francophone countries. »»»

India’s passport has slipped to 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index (May update), marking a minor shift in global mobility rankings even as access to visa-friendly destinations remains largely stable. In the latest standings, India shares the 78th rank with Burkina Faso, Cuba and Sene»»»

RABAT: Saudi Arabia concluded its participation in the 31st Rabat International Book Fair, held from May 1 to 10, highlighting the nation’s cultural and intellectual ties with Morocco. Abdullatif Al-Wasel, CEO of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, said the participation reflects»»»

The U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Lamont Key Jr. have been recovered. He was reported missing in Morocco on May 2. Photo courtesy U.S. Army Europe and Africa/Release May 11 (UPI) -- The remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who disappeared during exercises in Morocco earlier t»»»

Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified 10 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin US Army Europe and AfricaOne of two US soldiers who went missing off the coast of Morocco has been identified as First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr Th»»»

PARIS: A rare Omar Marmoush goal sealed a 3-0 win for second-placed Manchester City over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend.It was only the second league goal this season for the 27-year-old Egypt striker, who ran on to an Erling Haaland pass and fired past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.»»»

Tribune news network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business and Economics, concluded the Al Fikra National Competition for Higher Education 2026, a leading national initiative that brings together university students from across Qatar to showc»»»

QNA DOHA Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani on Sunday launched the National Volunteer»»»

CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»

CASABLANCA: The remains of a US Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the US military said Sunday. Military teams are still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains found are those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched its Dhul-Hijjah Campaign for the season 1447 AH – 2026, under the slogan “The Most Blessed Days”. Driven by the generosity of donors in Qatar, the campaign seeks to mobilise support for the implementation of various humanitarian and developm»»»

ALGIERS, Algeria: France and Algeria set aside a two-year diplomatic falling-out to agree to intensified cooperation on domestic security and defence in a meeting Saturday between Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune and French armed forces minister Alice Rufo. As part of Rufo's visit, France's a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the attack that targeted the city of Smara in the Kingdom of Morocco. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and support for Morocco's sovereign rights in the Moroccan »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned the attack that targeted the city of Smara in the sisterly Kingdom of Morocco. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar's full solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and its support for its sovereign rights in the Moroccan Sahara, and for all»»»

MADRID: Spain’s Civil Guard said two of its officers were killed on Friday after their boats collided while chasing suspected drug traffickers in the Atlantic. Spain’s proximity to Morocco, a major producer of cannabis, puts it on the frontline of anti-drug missions, with fatal accidents regularly »»»

Sheinbaum praises K-pop group for connecting Mexico and South Korea Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (2-L) reacts alongside members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS during a visit to the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 06 May 2026. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA May 7 (Asia Today) »»»

JOHANNESBURG: Financially-embattled Egyptian club Zamalek will pocket a record four-million-dollar CAF Confederation Cup prize if they beat Algerian outfit USM Alger in the two-leg final. USM host the first match on Saturday in front of a 50,000 crowd and the return game is set for Cairo on May 16 »»»

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan , President of the Republic of Turkey, within the framework of Sheikh Mansour’s working visit to Turkey . During the meeting, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed conv»»»

The Justice Department announced Wednesday that University of California, Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine employs admissions practices that violate a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo May 6 (UPI) -- The University of California, Los Angeles' medica»»»