30 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid receives distinguished Lions Clubs International Humanity Award
Rabat, October 27, 2008 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has received the distinguished Lions Clubs International Humanity Award in recognition of His inspiring visionary leadership and for His profound and wide-ranging philanthropic contribution to human dignity and global civil society.
The award was granted to Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by Kay Fukushima, of Sacramento, California, USA, who was elected to serve as President of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the Association's 85th International Convention in Osaka, Japan, July 8-12, 2002.
Upon conferring Crown Prince Moulay Rachid with the Humanity Award, Mr. Fukushima praised Crown Prince Moulay Rachid for His leading role and outstanding efforts to promote peace and human rights, and largely commended appreciation of Prince’s invaluable contribution to education, science and research, and humanity.
At a time when communication within and between cultures is so vital, Mr. Fukushima also praised Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s brilliant diplomacy and advocacy enriching the exchange of knowledge and dialogue between the Arab World and Western Countries.
The philanthropic Royal, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was said to be very proud to be honored by an institution so distinctive and progressive as the International Association of Lions Clubs, that strives to make a difference in communities worldwide, and also has an excellent reputation for efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has established himself internationally as an advocate for a peace, Alliance of Civilizations, including His notable role advocating for the human rights.
The Moroccan striking charismatic Royal, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, represents the true aspiration for leaders everywhere, for his distinguished leadership qualities and His tireless efforts to bring on prosperity and economic development to the country and people.
29 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid seeks horizons to establish gender equality liberalism
Rabat, October 29, 2008 – On the sideline of the 36th edition of the Hasan 2 Golf Trophy, which is taking place from November 5th to 9th, 2008, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid will also re-baptized 15th edition of the Lalla Meryem Cup.
The driving force behind golf development in Morocco, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy Society, is continuing with His plan of offering series of golf development for women interested in the game of golf.
Needless to say, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has initiated moves to create change and development in junior development to increase the number of girls and women to participate in golf as players.
The Lalla Meryem Cup organized under the constant guidance and directions of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid by the Hassan 2 Golf Trophy Society, paves the way for the success of empowerment of women in Morocco, the region and world at large.
As a result, Moroccan Mounya Amalou Sayeh is being rewarded for her exceptional sporting achievements with the chance to demonstrate her skills in front of a home crowd .
She will be joined by Gwladys Nocera from France, now sitting as European No.1, Laura Davies and others international golf payers.
28 octobre 2008
A natural born leader!
The charismatic young HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid with His father HM King Hassan II.
27 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid brokers Morocco’s sport tourism
El Jadida, October 26, 2008 – Aspirations to further establish Morocco’s standing as the sport-tourism capital of the world, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid came back today to the 1st edition of El Jadida Horse Show, as He patronized the closing ceremony.
At the outset of the horse show, the 38-year-old Royal looked radiant in a dark stylish suit as He was ascertaining about the course of development of the 1st edition of El Jadida Horse Show.
Aficionado of His father HM King Hassan II’s two sport passions - golf and horses - Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is determined to create the opportunities for all Moroccans and to give chance to all to compete at the highest level in the sport.
In promoting sport, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is leading the way in providing greater advantage and visibility and helping to remove barriers of social segregation.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid well recognized for his outstanding services and efforts to develop Morocco, holds humanitarian aid and compassion for the underprivileged close to His heart and is involved in a number of social projects.
26 octobre 2008
Golf-stars line up for Hassan II Golf Trophy
Rabat, October 26, 2008 – The Hassan II Golf Trophy - billed as the biggest and best sporting event of the year in Morocco – will be held from November 5th to 9th, 2008.
Golfers Ernie Els, Paul Mc Ginley, Simon Dyson, Marc O’Meara, Raphaël Jacquelin have pledged to take part in the 36th Hassan II Golf Trophy tournament.
Under the presidency of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society has been organizing the Trophy for several years now.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid’s primarily aim is to enhance the status of the golf not only in the Morocco but also all over the globe.
The extraordinary progress of the golf championship, particularly boost of high profile image at national and international golf, was flagged off by Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, keen to ensure that the Hassan II Golf Trophy, which is undivided part of Moroccan culture and heritage, gets the pride of place it deserves on the international stage.
25 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid takes another step towards improving cooperation and creating unity
Agadir, October 25, 2008 -- Voicing hope to further enhance bilateral cooperation, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid held tête-à-tête talks with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in His Palace in Agadir.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid pays profound attention to issues of expansion and development of mutual cooperation with countries around the globe, as well as to important problems of regional and international character, while searching for solutions based on the rule of law and the mutual respect of interests.
With aim to deepen the mutual cooperation between Morocco and Saudi Arabia, the two Royals exchanged the views on a number of urgent issues of cooperation, highlighting the similarity of traditions and cultures, common language and religion, which help to create big opportunities to all-round development of mutual cooperation.
The sides also exchanged the views on a number of urgent issues of Morocco-Saudi’s cooperation, in particular, trade, economic, investment, scientific, technical and humanitarian issues.
When analyzing international issues, the important problems of regional and international character were considered, especially, Israeli-Palestine crisis.
In light of their strategic partnership, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Crown Prince Sultan will continue to strengthen cooperation of all-round development in all spheres, including by continuing to play key roles in relations between the two countries.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid and Saudi’s Crown Prince joint efforts are amazingly exceptional, strengthening cooperation and creating unity in Arab world as well as between Morocco and Saudi Arabia.
At the same time, it should be noted that on the recent Crown Prince Moulay Rachid ‘s official visit to Saudi Arabia, the sides agreed on prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the economic, cultural and educational domains, as well as they exchanged views on current international issues.
24 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid triumphs in the style at Horse Show
El Jadida, October 22, 2008 – Continuing to encourage cultural and sport importance, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid on Wednesday presided over the inauguration of the 1st edition of Horse Show in El Jadida.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was core of the spotlight, looking elegant as ever in a fitted grey suit and matching baby-blue tie.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid expressed His hope that the horse show will become a marketplace for the horse traders and will provide an opportunity to see some of the best artistic and cultural traditions of Moroccan equitation.
As HM King Hassan II, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid - a keen equestrian himself - is fostering equestrian sports events, recognizing to generate a sense of distinct national identity and pride of being Moroccan.
Early this year on March 28th, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid launched a horse racing challenge that carries His name, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Grand Prix in Casablanca.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also patronized the Equestrian Award of the Royal Armed Forces Grand Prix on May 25th and the Rabat-Souissi Horse Race June 8th.
The Horse Show in El Jadida is being held from October 22nd to 26th in the Princess Lalla Malika Racetrack.
19 octobre 2008
Morocco's Crown Prince Moulay Rachid lauds Kuwaiti publications at int'l book fair
By Mustafa al-Soufi
CASABLANCA, Feb 8, 2008 (KUNA) -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid visited Friday the Kuwaiti pavilion at the 14th CasaBlanca International Book Fair.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid was shown the display of books, periodicals, and publications from Kuwait by Bader al-Rifaei, secretary general of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters, who told KUNA of Crown Prince Moulay Rachid's indelible impressions on the outpouring of writings from the small nation of Kuwait.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid singled out in his praise the useful publications by the Council, especially a dictionary named A Bride's Crown (Taj al-Arous in Arabic), said al-Rifaei.
Lauding the book fair which displays publications from 44 countries, Muhammad al-Hajri, consultant at the Kuwaiti ministry of Information and a former caretaker of the Kuwait Information Bureau in Morocco, told KUNA that Kuwaiti publications at the fair have met with great enthusiasm by the public here.
Among popular Kuwaiti magazines valued by the fair-goers was the much-acclaimed "Al-Arabi," he noted, emphasizing that the fair represented a good linchpin in the bilateral Kuwaiti-Morocco relations.
The Al-Arabi magazine, a perennial pan-Arab favorite with the public all across the Arab world, is celebrating its 50th anniversay, which dovetails nicely with the convening of this international book fair, said the magazine's director of distribution Nasser al-Qahtan.
Up to 240,000 copies of the magazine are published every month, he said, in addition to a version for youngsters to the tune of 160,000 copies. These maganzines are available in the Arab world, Europe, and the US.
15 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid spelled out new measures for sport tourism
Rabat, October 14, 2008 – Continuing to stand strongly behind development of the sport tourism, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid – President of the Hassan II Golf Trophy - launched a unique retreat arrangements for this year’s Hassan II Golf Trophy, which is taking place in Rabat November 4th to 9th 2008.
The annual Hassan II Golf Trophy, known as the living legacy of hosting sport events, is offering fabulous luxury retreat at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. For more information and to apply, visit the official Website of Hassan II Golf Trophy, for the United States: http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/form-US.htm, Europe http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/form-fr.htm and Morocco http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/form-maroc.htm.
Through hosting sport events and promoting sport tourism, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid is boosting country pride and opportunity to enhance a community’s overall development are some examples of the benefits of Hassan II Golf Trophy.
In addition to entrance charges and sponsorship aid, the Hassan II Golf Trophy impacts retail, accommodation and other tourism attractions. It also creates new employment opportunities, stimulates country’s development, and ideally supports and enhances the social and cultural dimension.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid also seeks to harvest the full benefits of a physically active lifestyle, achieve sustained excellence in competitive sport and increase the impact of hosting first-class sport events.
During several years, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has demonstrated victory in launching a sport tourism development plan, and has offered a model of how to make the most of the various benefits and lasting legacies of sport tourism.
13 octobre 2008
HRH Crown Prince Moulay Rachid keeps his focus on education
Rabat, October 12, 2008 -- Pointing to great importance of education and science in shaping the future of modern world, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay Rachid continues to push for responsibility to provide young people with an education.
Since Crown Prince Moulay Rachid, President of National Federation of Moroccan Scouting, launched its Literacy Initiative for Empowerment of young people, the Prince has made education His mantra of personal responsibility.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid has put all His efforts in guarantee of the right to proper social and financial conditions to educators shape the professional development of the young generation and ensure their work are only set to grow.
Crown Prince Moulay Rachid again called on the government to ensure that all children have the same chance of gaining a sound education, education that gives everybody an equal chance for reliable grounding for life and moral health.
To achieve success, Crown Prince Moulay Rachid stressed the importance to strengthen key elements for international competitiveness of education, if Morocco wants to be strong internationally.
