Saad Guerraoui

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Deputy Editor-In-Chief at Middle East Online

🇬🇧🇲🇦Managing editor at MiddleEastOnline, contributor to The Arab Weekly. Ph.D. in Business Admin. Personal page. Views are my own. RTs not endorsements

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Morocco's war on terrorism continues unabated

1 month ago | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

Last month’s foiled terrorist plot in Morocco was a stark reminder that the North African Kingdom keeps facing a continuous threat from both home-grown extremism and regional instability, especially in the Sahel region. Morocco has been relatively successful in its counterterrorism efforts and managed to foil dozens of terrorist attacks thanks to a combination of strong security measures, intelligence operations, and regional cooperation.
Morocco’s BCIJ chief warns of new trends in terrorist radicalisation and recruitment

2 months ago | thearabweekly.com | Saad Guerraoui

RABAT –Director of Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), Habboub Cherkaoui, warned on Thursday that Morocco faced a threat of terrorist activity with recruitment occurring within the family and “lone wolves” being inspired by the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Sahel region. The most recent BCIJ anti-terrorist operation, which saw four suspects arrested Sunday, involved three brothers, in the Had Soualem region of the Berrechid province of the kingdom.
BCIJ chief warns against family recruitment for terrorism

2 months ago | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

RABAT - Director of the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), Habboub Cherkaoui, warned Thursday that Morocco is facing an ongoing threat of terrorism that now involves family recruitment in addition to lone wolves who swear their allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS) in the Sahel region. The latest anti-terror operation saw four suspects arrested Sunday, including three brothers, in the Had Soualem region of the Berrechid Province.
Morocco, French Development Agency sign deals to boost social reforms

Nov 27, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

RABAT – Morocco and the French Development Agency (AFD) signed Tuesday two major agreements worth 150 million euros which are aimed at the generalization of compulsory health insurance (AMO) and the promotion of equality between women and men in the North African Kingdom.
Moroccan King calls for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Palestinian territories

Nov 26, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

RABAT - Morocco’s King Mohammed VI made Tuesday a vibrant appeal to the international community for the immediate establishment of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, the protection of the fundamental rights of Palestinians and the revival of the peace process in the Middle East amid a dramatic escalation of violence in the Palestinian territories.
Ceuta president hopes Morocco will maintain border security

Sep 17, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

MADRID - President of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta Juan Jesus Vivas expressed his hope that Morocco maintains its security system to protect his city from the soaring waves of migrants who have swarmed the northern Moroccan city of Fnideq as its infrastructure can no longer accommodate new arrivals.
Saudi National Orchestra and Choir to perform Sept. 28 in London

Aug 27, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

LONDON - The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir will perform next month at the historic Westminster Hall in London after its successful debut event in New York City a year ago. The “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” concert is organized by the Saudi Music Commission and the Saudi Ministry of Culture. The orchestra is looking forward on September 28 to emulating its last year’s staggering performance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
National Festival of Popular Arts pays tribute to singer Nouamane Lahlou

Jul 6, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

MARRAKECH - The National Festival of Popular Arts (FNAP) paid tribute Friday to Nouamane Lahlou, a singer, composer, author and music researcher, at the Palais des Congres in Marrakech for his prolific artistic career. Before an almost packed amphitheatre, Lahlou sang a rich repertoire of Moroccan songs with his orchestra which was led by maestro Montasire Hmala, taking the fans to a journey of Moroccan cities, from Oujda to Marrakech.
Artists praise FNAP for preserving Morocco’s priceless heritage

Jun 6, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

MARRAKECH – Several popular arts musicians from across Morocco praised the National Festival of Popular Arts (FNAP), which is held in Marrakech, for its active role in preserving the North African Kingdom’s intangible heritage. Brahim Bifri, president of the association of the preservation of cultural heritage and the leader of the Issawa troupe of Fez, said that they feel very valued as artists in the festival.
More than 30 British MPs, Lords urge government to recognise Morocco’s autonomy plan

May 24, 2024 | middle-east-online.com | Saad Guerraoui

LONDON - More than 30 British MPs and lords called on Foreign Secretary David Cameron to recognize Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only viable, serious and realistic solution to the Western Sahara conflict. In a letter to Cameron, 31 MPs and lords said that the autonomy initiative proposed by Morocco for Western Sahara, balanced with respect for local traditions and democratic aspirations, offers a viable path towards lasting peace and stability.