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Moroccan Polo team triumphs over US in Newport International Series Opener
The Moroccan national polo team achieved a remarkable victory over its American counterpart, winning 14–6 in a match held on June 7, 2025, at the prestigious Newport Polo Club in the United States. This win marks a strong start to the Newport International Polo Series, an international tournament running until September 27, 2025, featuring top global teams including England, Italy, Scotland, and Australia. The opening match was attended by Morocco's Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, who praised the Moroccan team's outstanding performance during a ceremony held in his honor in the state of Rhode Island. Proud to witness Morocco's national polo team secure a resounding 14–6 victory over the U.S. at the opening of the prestigious Newport International Polo Series in #RhodeIsland. A second consecutive win, during which I was honored to highlight how this achievement reflects His… — Youssef Amrani (@youamrani) June 8, 2025 At the end of the match, Ambassador Amrani emphasized the significance of the national team's participation in this international sporting event, highlighting its key role in promoting polo in the Kingdom. He also underscored the importance of sports in fostering mutual understanding and cultural connection between nations. This victory marks Morocco's second consecutive win over the U.S. team, following their recent triumph in the Mohammed VI International Polo Cup three weeks earlier. Morocco's participation in the Newport tournament also celebrates 250 years of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States.
Morocco World
24-03-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
US Trade Mission to Visit Morocco to Enhance Agri-Food Export Opportunities
Rabat – A major US trade mission is expected to visit Morocco in May this year, to boost cooperation between the two countries in the agri-food export sector. Morocco's ambassador to the US Youssef Amrani announced the news on his X. 'More than 15 U.S. states, along with federal agencies, are leading this mission, which aims to enhance agri-food export opportunities and underscores the shared commitment to deepening trade and investment ties with the Kingdom,' he said . Morocco's government considers agri-food as a key sector that contributes to the country's economy. The sector generates over $17 billion in annual revenue and creates over 161,000 jobs. According to Morocco's industry ministry, the agri-food sector is a key contributor to Morocco's economy, employing 21% of the industrial force. It also contributes 24% of industrial added value, generating 23% of industry turnover. 'The Agri-food industry is a highly diversified sector with activities that meet the needs of Moroccan consumers and provide a wide range of food products,' the ministry said, noting that the sector covers phases from initial processing of agricultural and fishery products to their complete transformation. The sector is also attractive for foreign direct investment, the ministry noted . Morocco and the US share good diplomatic ties, which are also reflected in other sectors like agriculture. Morocco and the US signed the FTA on June 15, 2004. It wasn't until January 1, 2006, that the agreement came into force. Just a year before the agreement's implementation, US trade was valued at around $35 million. Since then, the surplus has risen to $3.4 billion by 2024. US goods exports to Morocco in 2024 reached $5.3 billion in value, representing a 37.3% rise from the previous year. This makes Morocco the 46th largest export market for US goods. Additionally, US imports from Morocco reached $1.9 billion, representing a 12.3% increase from 2023. Tags: free tradeMorocco and US
Morocco World
18-03-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco, US Strengthen Digital Partnership with High-Level AI Discussions
Doha – Moroccan Minister of Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni recently met with a number of senior US officials at the State Department to cement digital partnership between Rabat and Washington, Morocco's Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, announced on Monday. The meeting sought to advance digital cooperation between Rabat and Washington, building on their joint artificial intelligence initiatives launched last year. 'Productive discussions at the U.S. Department of State between Minister Amal El Fallah and Ambassador Steve Lang, Chief of Cyberspace and Digital Policy,' he posted on X. 'We reaffirmed the strong Morocco-US partnership, advancing cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence to foster innovation and shared prosperity for both our nations. Promising perspectives lie ahead,' wrote the Moroccan diplomat. Ambassador Amrani added that Minister El Fallah, who serves as Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, also held 'a productive meeting at the State Department with Ms. Leila Elmergawi, Director for Strategy and Global AI Policy.' During this meeting, they discussed 'Morocco's ambitious AI Roadmap and the Digital Morocco 2030 plan, reaffirming their commitment to advancing AI development and digital transformation for a prosperous future.' These discussions come on the heels of groundbreaking Morocco-US collaborations in AI. In March 2024, both countries shattered barriers by co-presenting the first-ever UN resolution on artificial intelligence. The resolution, titled 'Seizing the Opportunities of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems for Sustainable Development,' gained support from 123 Member States before its adoption. Following this achievement, in June 2024, both countries established the Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development at the UN headquarters in New York. Read also: US, Morocco Advance Strategic Partnership Under Trump Administration This initiative was launched by Morocco's UN Ambassador Omar Hilale and US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. It aims to create a platform for international cooperation on AI development, with a particular focus on supporting developing countries. Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged Morocco's contributions during a UN Security Council Meeting on AI last December. 'This summer, the U.S. and Morocco also established a group at the United Nations, open to all member states, where experts from every region are sharing best practices for adopting artificial intelligence,' Blinken said, describing it as 'real progress.' The North African country is making bold strides in AI adoption. In April 2024, a parliamentary opposition group in Morocco's House of Councilors submitted a bill to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. Presented by the parliamentary group of the Moroccan Labor Union, the bill aims to address the risks and illegal uses of AI technology while proposing the creation of a National Agency for Artificial Intelligence to oversee AI governance. If approved, the agency would be responsible for implementing and monitoring a national AI strategy, fostering AI talent, and ensuring ethical AI use in Morocco. A recent survey by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as part of the 2023 CCI Global Consumer Sentiment Survey, revealed that 80% of Moroccan consumers are aware of ChatGPT, while 38% actively use the AI tool. This positions Morocco as the second-highest user of ChatGPT globally, after India, and the leader in Africa.
Ya Biladi
18-03-2025
- Politics
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Washington hosts U.S.-Morocco talks on digital transition and AI
Washington hosted discussions on Monday, March 17, between Morocco and the United States, focusing on digital transition. «Productive exchanges took place at the U.S. Department of State between Minister Amal El Fallah and Ambassador Steve Lang, responsible for cyberspace and digital policies», stated Youssef Amrani, Morocco's ambassador to Washington. «We reaffirmed the strong Morocco-US partnership, advancing cooperation in digital transformation and artificial intelligence to foster innovation and shared prosperity for both our nations. Promising perspectives lie ahead», wrote Youssef Amrani On the same day, the Deputy Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform held a «fruitful meeting at the Department of State with Ms. Leila Elmergawi, Director of Global Strategy and Policy on AI». Discussions centered on Morocco's ambitious AI roadmap and the Morocco Digital 2030 plan, reaffirming a shared commitment to advancing AI development and digital transformation for a prosperous future, the Moroccan ambassador revealed. As a reminder, in March 2024, Morocco co-sponsored, alongside the United States and the United Kingdom, the first-ever UN General Assembly resolution on artificial intelligence.
Ya Biladi
12-03-2025
- Business
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Morocco-US relations : From diplomacy to energy
Leila Benali, Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, met with her American counterpart, Chris Wright, on Tuesday, March 11, in Houston, United States. This «constructive meeting» was an opportunity to explore «valuable opportunities for enhanced cooperation in #energy and strategic bilateral investments», stated Morocco's ambassador to Washington, Youssef Amrani, on X. In Houston, on the margins of @CERAWeek, Minister Leila Benali held a constructive meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary @SecretaryWright, exploring valuable opportunities for enhanced cooperation in #energy and strategic bilateral investments. #Africa was a key focus, reflecting… — Youssef Amrani (@youamrani) March 11, 2025 «Africa was a key focus, reflecting our shared commitment to inclusive prosperity and the continent's energy security», the diplomat added. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Benali's participation in an international energy conference. She was also scheduled to take part in discussions on Monday, March 10, focused on energy security challenges. At #CERAWeek in Houston, Minister Leila Benali highlighted Morocco's Atlantic Corridor initiative, a strategic project enhancing energy connectivity between #Africa, #Europe, and the #Atlantic basin. With Africa's 400 million consumers in focus, the initiative underscores the… — Youssef Amrani (@youamrani) March 12, 2025 Last week, the steering committee of «Morocco's Green Hydrogen Offer», chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, selected the American company Ortus, a member of the ORNX consortium, for an ammonia production project in the Sahara.
