By completing the course in 66 sec 64/100th with 4 penalty points, the member of the Stirrup of Casablanca took first place in this event senior amateurs, before Abdelkrim Ouardi (R.C.E. Menzeh), riding Toto Van De Gravenhoeve, author of a time of 67.34 and Houda El Filali (R.C.S.E Dar Es Salam), riding Quilvive De Cornu (68.49).

The Top-5 is completed by Hicham Kacha (FAR Agadir), riding Darling Des Forets (68.50/4 penalty points) and Ahmed Elhallaoui (R.C.S.E Dar Es Salam), riding Fire Touch De Berni (69.83/4 penalty points).

This qualifying round of the Championship of Morocco is organized until next Sunday by the Royal Moroccan Federation of Equestrian Sports (FRMSE).

The competitions of the different categories of the Championship of Morocco are scheduled for 14 days (December 7-11), (December 14-18) and (December 22-25).

Several challenges are to be addressed, especially those related to climate, which affect the Mediterranean and Gulf region, with a view to a more effective economic integration, in addition to preserving the rights of future generations as to the environment and natural resources, because of their impact on the economy and their security and stability, said the minister at the opening of this two-day Forum.

It is also, he added, an important space for dialogue and discussion called, in a difficult situation, to propose alternatives and ideas for the establishment of new North-South relations.

The transformations that shake the international scene and the successive crises require innovation to find new ways to a new mutual cooperation capable of identifying the various repercussions of geopolitical conflicts, which have serious consequences for humanity and affect the security and stability of peoples, said Baitas.

He also said that in the context of the effects of the crises experienced by the world, Morocco lacks neither willingness nor expertise to help ensure food security or that of water and energy, highlighting the need to adopt a new logic free of selfish tendencies that threaten humanity and this, relying on skills and capabilities through partnerships that ensure our sovereignty, especially in the energy field.

The official also stressed the need to launch the debate and find solutions to ensure the protection of economies against shocks and crises, rather than adopting strategies based on opportunities and distinguished by cooperation between the countries of the Euro-Mediterranean region and the Gulf.

The program of this two-day forum includes several thematic sessions dealing with the measures needed to cope with the economic effects of the crisis, with a debate on its multifaceted economic repercussions in the long term, focusing on the issues of food security, energy security and climate change, in addition to environmental issues, the fourth industrial revolution, financial and trade integration, regional disparities, sustainable tourism and maritime transport.

This forum seeks, through the active participation of parliamentarians from some thirty countries, to work for change in the face of major social, economic and climate challenges, to ensure a more effective economic integration and able to withstand external factors, as well as to create an expanded South-South trade network and to establish an integrated area of production and marketing of green energy, enjoying self-sufficiency.

Becoming an important tool to raise awareness of the problems related to the preservation of nature and species, "The Photo Ark" aims to document 20,000 species of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from zoos and aquariums around the world.

Joel Sartore travels to wildlife areas and preserves around the world to remind the public of valuable species that are in danger of disappearing. Thanks to this project, Joel Sartore has been able to capture thousands of animals living in the four corners of the planet.

In this context, the visit of the American photographer to Morocco aims to enrich his catalog by documenting the endemic Moroccan and African species that the Zoological Garden of Rabat is home to such as the Atlas lion, the African elephant, the mouflon sleeve, gazelles and several species of reptiles.

Speaking at the meeting, Joel Sartore said that his project, which is a way to create history, has allowed him to learn to respect animals, noting that through the documentation of all species of the world in zoos, aquariums and wildlife rehabilitation centers, he aims to involve a wide audience to stop the extinction of these species.

"We have been doing this for 16 years and we have recorded about 13,500 species so far," he said, noting that the goal is to record a total of between 20,000 and 24,000 species worldwide.

"We are photographing the animals on black and white backgrounds, using studio lighting to show the true color of the animals, to give them all the same size and importance because there is no comparison in size, and to tell their story before they go extinct, while there is still time to save their habitats," he explained, noting that the project covers all types of animals, from ants to elephants.

"I am here for this trip mainly to photograph the African forest elephant that is here in the zoo of Rabat," continued the photographer.

Speaking at a session held under the theme "Groundwater and accelerating instrument for the SDG6", within the framework of this Summit, Mr. Baraka stressed that the Kingdom is committed very early in the path of control of its water resources, through their mobilization, their management based on dynamic planning and anticipation, as well as their protection and preservation.

He has, in this regard, highlighted the major projects conducted by Morocco and led by his department in the field of water, including desalination projects, small dams, as well as the project of reuse of wastewater purified, for more resilience to the effects of climate change.

Morocco, he said, has also put in place several measures to further strengthen the sustainable management of groundwater, including the strengthening of the responsibility of hydraulic basin agencies (ABH) in the management of groundwater and the generalization of contracts of groundwater.

Focusing on the issue of financing the water sector, the Minister said that funding is mainly from the state budget, stressing that Morocco is registered in "a climate sensitive budgeting", set up "to ensure that all projects funded by the state budget are absolutely consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals under the United Nations.

He also highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and businesses in the promotion of rational and reasoned uses of water, its preservation and its development.

On the sidelines of this Summit, Baraka had talks with the Ambassador, Director of the program of the United Nations Conference 2023 on water, Nathalie Olijslager, which were an opportunity for the Minister to present the experience of Morocco in the management and control of water resources and to emphasize the willingness of the Kingdom to mobilize for the success of the Water Congress, to be held next March in New York.

Organized in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC), the UN-Water Summit aims to draw attention to groundwater at the highest international level, as a culmination of the "Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible" campaign, implemented by the UN-Water Task Force.

This two-day event uses the groundwater-focused World Water Development Report 2022 (WWDR 2022) as a reference, and the Global Framework for Accelerating MDG6 as a guideline to define actions towards more responsible and sustainable use and protection of this vital natural resource. It will unify the declarations of all major groundwater-related events into a message for the 2023 UN Water Conference.

The Summit is expected to bring together some 3,000 people from around the world, including representatives of UNESCO's 193 member states, UN agencies, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, according to organizers.

This program was signed by the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and the Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports and Relations with the Mauritanian Parliament, Mohamed Ould Soueidat, on the sidelines of the 23rd session of the Conference of Ministers Responsible for Cultural Affairs of the Arab World, in the Saudi capital.

According to the program, the two sides agreed to strengthen cultural relations through the preparation and implementation of programs and joint cultural, artistic and heritage projects, exchange of visits and meetings, and participation in cultural, artistic and heritage events held in both countries, in addition to strengthening cooperation and exchange of experiences in the field of restoration, protection and enhancement of historical monuments and archaeological sites and launch joint programs in the field of archaeological research.

The program also includes the exchange of expertise and scientific and educational experiences in the field of protection, enhancement, documentation and digitization of cultural heritage, the exchange of studies and research, especially in the field of common cultural heritage, and the promotion of cooperation and exchange of information to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property, as well as the preparation of files for sharing elements of cultural heritage for their inclusion in the list of UNESCO World Heritage.

It was also agreed, according to the program, to allow Mauritanian executives specializing in the field of antiquities and heritage to benefit from training courses at the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage in Rabat and in the services of the Ministry and its affiliated institutions specializing in the field of heritage, and to allocate two places of study at the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage to Mauritanian students in the quota of scholarships awarded by the Moroccan side to the Mauritanian side.

It also includes the support and encouragement of artistic creations in the field of theater by organizing training workshops in this area.

The executive program also covers the exchange of participation in cultural and artistic festivals, encouraging the participation of artists and creators in events organized in both countries, the exchange of cultural and artistic events, the exchange of expertise and experience in the field and the organization of events and major cultural events.

In the field of plastic and visual arts, the program provides for the exchange of organization of individual and group exhibitions of plastic arts to promote the works of visual artists and allow Mauritanian specialists to benefit from training courses at the National Institute of Fine Arts in Tetouan.

During the elections held on the occasion of the 1st ordinary session of the 4th permanent general assembly of ECOSOCC-UA, the President of the Moroccan association "Key to peace for development and solidarity," Khalid Boudali, was elected president of the assembly for a term of 2 years.

In addition to the presidency, Morocco is represented at this permanent general assembly by three other members, who were also elected at the meeting held from December 6 to 9 in the Kenyan capital.

These are Fatima Dahbi, Vice President of the National Union of Women of Morocco (UNFM), Mohamed Azizi, of the Foundation Orient Occident and Mohamed Cheikh Lahlou of the International Association for Economic and Digital Development (AIDEN).

Speaking at the event, Kenyan Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua congratulated the newly elected members, calling on them to assume leadership for the development of the continent.

In a statement read on his behalf by the Principal Secretary of the Ministry, Abraham Sing'oei, the Kenyan Minister underscored the valuable contribution of civil society organizations, under the aegis of ECOSOCC, in strengthening African ownership of its peace and security agenda.

He also reiterated Kenya's support to ECOSOCC in the accomplishment of its missions in favor of African integration and development.

"After the feat and the historic qualification of the national soccer team to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, the Ministry of National Education of Preschool and Sports, the FRMF and RAM launch a new program of special flights for the movement of Moroccan fans in Doha to support the Atlas Lions in its next meeting Saturday, December 10," said the national flag carrier in a statement.

Following the example of the devices put in place during the group stage and the round of 16 of the World Cup, this program provides supporters with the air ticket at a fixed rate of 5,000 dirhams including VAT, round trip in economy class, non-changeable and non-refundable, says the same source.

Thus, the National Company will schedule, December 09 and 10, seven special flights from the economic capital and seven return flights on December 11. These flights will be operated by wide-body aircraft with a capacity ranging from 274 to 340 seats each.

The special flights will be scheduled as follows (local time):

- On the outbound leg, from Casablanca on December 09 and 10:

* AT2276: takeoff on December 09 at 07:00 and arrival in Doha at 16:20.

* AT2274: takeoff on December 09 at 22:40 and arrival in Doha the next day at 08:00.

* AT2272 : takeoff on December 09 at 23h40 and arrival in Doha the next day at 09h00.

* AT2362 : takeoff on December 10th at 00h40 and arrival in Doha at 10h00.

* AT2366 : takeoff on December 10th at 01h40 and arrival in Doha at 11h00.

* AT2360 : takeoff on December 10th at 02h40 and arrival in Doha at 12h00.

* AT2364 : take-off on December 10th at 03h40 and arrival in Doha at 13h00.

- On the return trip, departing from Doha on December 11:

* AT2275: takeoff at 02:00 and arrival in Casablanca at 08:20.

* AT2363: take-off at 02:00 and arrival in Casablanca at 08:20.

* AT2273: takeoff at 03:05 and arrival in Casablanca at 09:25.

* AT2367 : takeoff at 05h00 and arrival in Casablanca at 11h20.

* AT2361 : takeoff at 06h00 and arrival in Casablanca at 12h20.

* AT2365 : takeoff at 07h00 and arrival in Casablanca at 13h20.

* AT2277: takeoff at 22:15 and arrival in Casablanca the next day at 04:35.

The marketing of these tickets will be open from tomorrow, Thursday, at 09:00, in the commercial agencies of the company and on the website "www.royalairmaroc.com", notes the release.

"The valid Hayya card will be required to board. Customers who do not have it, will see their tickets cancelled. These will not be refunded."

This is the encouragement of industrial investment through the improvement of the attractiveness and accessibility of the IZs and through the establishment of a diversified offer in developed industrial land adapted to the needs of investors to ensure the conditions of economic sustainability of the IZs, said the Minister at this meeting under the theme of "Sustainable IZs, what offers for a competitive industry?

This policy is also reflected in the reduction of territorial disparities through the reasonable and equitable distribution of projects ZI sustainable throughout the national territory according to the strengths and specificities of each region.

According to the Minister, it also reflects the ongoing work to improve the quality of IZs and their development through the implementation of a number of measures, including improving accessibility, the establishment of energy transfer stations by pumping (STEP) or the strengthening of electrical power.

In addition, the Minister stressed the importance of the impact of IAZ network on the growth of industrial exports and the encouragement of investment, both domestic and foreign, and this in a global context marked by strong competition and a national policy advocating industrial sovereignty and contribution to the balance of trade.

Referring to the ambition of decarbonization of the IZs, in accordance with the High Directions of HM King Mohammed VI, which places the decarbonization of Moroccan industry at the heart of all our sectoral strategies, Mezzour reported on projects to supply the IZs with a renewable source of electricity, which will be developed and implemented.

This will not only comply with new environmental requirements in the main countries of destination of our exports, including the carbon tax in the European Union, but also to gain competitiveness by reducing the energy bill of Moroccan manufacturers.

The competitiveness of the Moroccan platform is a national priority and IZs play an essential role in the economic and social development of our country by participating in a greater attractiveness of national and regional investments but also in the growth of Moroccan exports.

In an address at the opening of the 23rd session of the Conference of Ministers in charge of Cultural Affairs in the Arab World, Bensaid stressed that the Kingdom is committed, under the leadership of the Sovereign, to engage in the heart of joint Arab action.

This commitment goes whether through the implementation of the comprehensive plan for Arab culture, which Morocco hosted a high-level meeting on November 21 and 22 in Rabat, or through the Kingdom's continued efforts to strengthen the role of culture in global development.

Morocco gives culture a prominent place in its 2011 Constitution and considers the sector as a main axis in the new development model of the Kingdom, as it has integrated it among the major components of the current government program, he explained.

He noted, in this regard, that this program includes the coverage of the national territory with the structures of cultural proximity, the establishment of creative cultural industries, the protection and enhancement of the national cultural heritage, the implementation of royal sites for social protection for artists, as well as the improvement and diversification of the digital cultural offer.

Bensaid also recalled with pride the pioneering role and commendable efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to preserve the historical identity of Al-Quds Asharif, through the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, which provides funding for cultural and heritage projects and programs that support and strengthen the Arab and Islamic presence in the Holy City, within the framework of a close partnership and cooperation with Arab, Islamic and international institutions

In addition, the Minister expressed his pride that the city of Fez hosted, on November 21 and 22, the 9th edition of the World Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, whose objective is to consolidate the values of coexistence, tolerance and harmony between peoples.

Similarly, the Minister said that the choice of "Culture and the Green Future" as the theme of the conference, reflects the desire to strengthen efforts to integrate culture in the process of global and sustainable development, stressing the involvement of the Kingdom of Morocco through the support of Saudi Arabia in this momentum.

He also praised the efforts made by the Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in conducting consultations at the level of the Arab region, which contributed to the great success of the World Conference on Cultural Policies of UNESCO held last September in Mexico City.

In the same vein, Bensaïd congratulated the Arab countries whose cultural property was inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage at the 17th annual meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was held from November 28 to December 3.

Morocco, after topping Group F in front of Croatia and Belgium, then eliminating Spain, is becoming another favorite to win the world crown, notes the German magazine.

"The Moroccan defense is outrageously good. Morocco has conceded only one goal in the tournament, and that was an unfortunate goal against Canada. The attacking stars of Croatia, Belgium and Spain have not been able to break through the defensive bulwark around captain Romain Saïss," the same source notes.

In addition, Morocco has world-class fullbacks, such as Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui. An occupation that Germany can only dream of. The young Moroccans are both more than solid in defense, but can also develop their full offensive power, Sportschau continues.

"And even if the Moroccan defense misses a ball, the goalkeeper Yassine Bounou is always there. He is already a national hero thanks to his saves against Spain," the magazine noted.

Up to 30,000 Moroccan fans make every World Cup match a home game, noting that it's no wonder Morocco is so impressive at the World Cup. "With such passionate fans, it's hard to lose," it reads.