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Strict Controls on Non-Hazardous Waste Imports, Minister Says

Rabat – The importation of non-hazardous waste into Morocco is subject to rigorous administrative procedures, confirmed Morocco’s Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali. A total of 416 import authorizations have been issued since 2016, she revealed during Monday’s oral questioning session at the House of Representatives. Responding to a question concerning the environmental and health impacts […]

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U.S. Conference of Mayors Delegation Learns About Morocco’s Territorial Governance Experience

Rabat – Morocco’s experience in local management, territorial governance and decentralization was presented, in Rabat on Tuesday, to a delegation from the US Conference of Mayors, on a visit to the Kingdom. Morocco’s achievements in this respect were presented to the American delegation, led by President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor of Columbus, […]

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Road Accidents Claim 24 Lives in Morocco’s Urban Areas over Past Week

Rabat – Twenty-four people were killed and 2,772 injured, 100 of them seriously, in the 2,116 road accidents that occurred in urban areas on October 07-13, according to the General Directorate for National Security (DGSN). These accidents were mainly due to drivers’ inattention, failure to give priority, failure to keep a safe distance, speeding and […]

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UK expresses concern over China military drill near Taiwan

The British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) expressed concerns on Monday over Chinese military drills near Taiwan. An FCDO spokesperson said, “we are concerned by China’s military exercises around Taiwan, which increase tensions and risk dangerous escalation in the Taiwan Strait. The UK reaffirms our clear interest in peace and stability in the Taiwan […]

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Lebanon: Israeli warplanes kill 2,309 people, injures 10,782 others

The Public Health Emergency Center of the Lebanese Ministry of Health said on Monday that due to Israeli occupation raids, 2,309 Lebanese were killed and 10,782 others injured in various parts of the country. A statement by the center said that the total death toll and injuries were accumulated since October 8th until Sunday (yesterday). […]

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Kuwait warns of growing organized crimes, its impact on societies

Kuwait warned against rising organized crime and its serious impact on societies at all levels, with regard to security or development efforts and connections with terrorist activities. The remarks were made in a speech during the 12th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention Organized Crime on Monday, delivered […]

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Briefing of KUNA main news for Monday until 00:00 GMT

KUWAIT — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the European Union member states will hold in Brussels on Wednesday, the first summit at the level of heads of states and governments since the launch of official relations between the two sides in 1989. DOHA — Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi awarded State of […]

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Today in Kuwait’s history

1907 — Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s 7th ruler, and the British political agent agreed on leasing Al-Shuwaikh harbor for docking ships of the British navy fleet. 1956 — Kuwait government printing house was inaugurated. 1967 — Abdullah Al-Fadhala, a singer, writer and composer, died at the age of 67. He was the first citizen to […]