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Morocco World
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Chinese Bridge Competition Boosts China-Morocco Relations
Rabat – The Chinese Bridge competition's final phase took place on June 14 at Mohammed V University in Rabat to celebrate Chinese studies and bilateral cultural exchange in Morocco. This was part of an international competition that brought together competitors celebrating cultural exchange. The winner of the international Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign students earns a scholarship to study in China. This is part of an effort to connect friendship across nations. This event was the final of a national competition marked by the participation of Moroccan university students from three universities. The universities that participated in the competition were Hassan II University in Casablanca, Mohammed V University in Rabat, and Abdelmalek Essaadi University in Tangier. The first part of the competition was based on Mandarin speaking, writing, and listening. Twelve participants took part in the grand final competition, with the first half of the event being a speaking test and the second half taking place as activities associated with Chinese culture. The winner of the Special Prize went to Yasmine El Mezouari El Galoui, who participated by performing traditional calligraphy and a tea ceremony. El Galoui will likely go to China on a six-month internship and represent Morocco in China. The first prize recipient was Najlaa Maouzi. All of the twelve participants were then presented with certificates of achievement in excellence. The other cultural activities that were displayed at this event included Chinese calligraphy, traditional painting, dancing, singing, drumming, as well as Kung-Fu and other martial arts. Each of the twelve participants performed one activity in combination with films produced with traditional artwork, most composed of natural designs. The Moroccan Government, the Chinese Embassy in Rabat, organized the event in collaboration with two Chinese universities, the East China Normal University in Shanghai and the Beijing Language and Cultural University The Chinese Ambassador to Morocco, Li Changlin , was in attendance and gave a speech at the end of the event to emphasize the importance of academic and cultural exchanges to build relations between the two nations. In a statement to Morocco World News (MWN), the Chinese ambassador stressed that China attaches great importance to the competition, noting that the contest took place in a favorable context amid the development of bilateral ties between Morocco and China. 'As you know, I also said in my speech, there is a dynamic in Sino-Moroccan cooperation. We have a very interesting cultural exchange. We have a very interesting cultural exchange,' he told MWN. This event comes during a period when the two countries have strengthened their bilateral relations, and the final was held under the banner 'One World, One Family'. It was also described as the Chinese Bridge, bringing the two nations together. This event also signifies the current dynamics of Moroccan-Chinese bilateral relations centred on the Belt and Road Initiative. This initiative is a large-scale connectivity project with a number of large-scale investments China has made to strengthen its diplomatic position. This was a great and successful event to be able to expand Chinese relations and cultural horizons with nations across Africa and the rest of the world. Tags: African EducationChina and Morocco
Morocco World
19-02-2025
- Health
- Morocco World
Morocco Launches First University Diploma in Prison Medicine
Rabat – Morocco has introduced a new university diploma in prison medicine to improve healthcare in prisons. The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration announced today that this program will help doctors handle the unique challenges of providing medical care in prisons. The diploma was created in partnership with Hassan II University and the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Casablanca, with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). According to the prison authority, the program is a pioneering initiative in Africa and the Arab world. It covers multiple disciplines to equip prison healthcare workers with essential skills. It also considers the ethical, legal, and medical aspects of prison healthcare. The first training session for the diploma will take place on February 21 and 22 at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy in Casablanca. 20 doctors from the prison administration have been selected to be the first group of trainees. This diploma is a major step in training prison healthcare staff in Morocco, the delegation argued, noting that it also opens the door for future collaborations, especially through South-South cooperation. The launch of the program comes in the wake of an alarming rise in measles cases in prisons across Morocco. Correctional facilities across the country recorded 122 cases as of January 31. Of these cases, 105 have recovered while the rest were still bed-ridden. In response, the health ministry launched a vaccination campaign across Moroccan prisons, including facilities that had not recorded any measles cases. At least 62,000 inmates and 1,900 prison personnel received the vaccination. Tags: Healthmeaslesprison
