Day: September 9, 2023

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Tajikistan on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages to President Rahmon and to the country’s Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda, on the occasion.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

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Health

Death Toll from Morocco Earthquake Rises to 1037


The death toll from the earthquake that struck Morocco, on Friday night, has risen to 1037.



1204 people were injured, 721 of them sustained severe injuries.



A statement by the Moroccan Interior Ministry said that most fatalities occurred in the regions of Al Haouz (542), Taroudant (321) and Chichaoua (103).



Search and rescue operations are underway, according to local authorities.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Health

Al Haouz Earthquake in Morocco Leaves 296 Dead, 153 Injured


The Moroccan authorities announced Saturday that the preliminary toll of the powerful earthquake that struck the province of Al Haouz, southwest of Marrakech last night, has reached 296 people killed and 153 others injured.



“According to a provisional report, the earthquake killed 296 people in the provinces and municipalities of Al Haouz, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant,” Morocco’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday, adding that the injured were transferred to hospitals to receive the necessary first aid.



The earthquake also caused material losses in several cities and villages after the collapse of houses and buildings. Residents of distant cities felt the tremors and were forced to evacuate their homes out of fear of aftershocks.



The National Institute of Geophysics of the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Morocco had previously announced that a 7-magnitude earthquake struck the southwest of Marrakech just before midnight at a depth of approximately 8 kilometers.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Health

Morocco: Al Haouz Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 632


The death toll from the earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region southwest of Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday night, has risen to 632, with 329 injured.



A televised statement by the Moroccan Interior Ministry said that most fatalities occurred in mountainous areas that are difficult to access.



The earthquake has caused material damage in several cities and villages, resulting in collapsed homes and buildings. Residents of distant cities also felt the tremors and were forced to leave their homes due to aftershocks.



The Ministry of Interior has called for calm, pointing out that the earthquake affected the regions of Al Haouz, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Taroudant.



A powerful earthquake struck the High Atlas Mountains region in Morocco on Friday, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people and the destruction of numerous buildings, causing residents of major cities to flee their homes in panic.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Government

Saudi Crown Prince, Japanese Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations


HH Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida discussed today Saudi-Japanese relations in various fields and chances for developing them.



During the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the G20 leaders’ summit in New Delhi, India, they also touched on various issues of common interest.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Kuwaiti Defense Minister, French Counterpart Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation


Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed on Saturday with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu means of consolidating bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries a the level of operations and technical arrangements between the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense and its French counterpart.



The two sides also reviewed regional and international developments.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Government

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Phone Call with Prime Minister of Morocco


HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held on Saturday a phone call with HE Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco Aziz Akhannouch.



During the call, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his condolences on the victims of the earthquake that struck several Moroccan regions and cities, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.



His Excellency affirmed the full solidarity of the State of Qatar with the Kingdom of Morocco and its standing by its brotherly people in this painful situation, and its full readiness to provide all necessary assistance to the affected areas to support their recovery from the effects of the earthquake.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Government

Prime Minister Sends Condolences to Moroccan Counterpart


HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco Aziz Akhannouch on the victims of the earthquake that struck several Moroccan regions and cities, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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HH the Deputy Amir Sends Condolences to King of Morocco


HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the victims of the earthquake that struck several Moroccan regions and cities, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.



Source: Qatar News Agency

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Prime Minister Sends Congratulations to Counterpart in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea


HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Tok-hun on the anniversary of the Founding of the Republic.



Source: Qatar News Agency