A frequent stop for visitors to Casablanca, the mosque impresses with its monumental scale, architectural beauty, and contemplative atmosphere. Read ANBA’s second report on tourism in Morocco.

In the latest round of warm-up matches ahead of the tournament, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan suffered defeats, while Iraq, Qatar and Morocco drew. Saudi Arabia secured a win, and Algeria will take the field on Tuesday (9).

Over the past 12 months, six Brazilian referees and assistant referees have been appointed to officiate matches in Arab countries. The strongest ties are with the UAE Football Association, but negotiations are also underway with other countries.

Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, chairman of the Emirates Franchise Association, said a growing number of franchise brands are choosing the country for expansion and outlined efforts to help Emirati brands enter global markets.

Where seas meet, a monumental mosque rises, a city is painted blue, nature beckons with adventure, a hotel sits amid silence, and a direct flight makes it all within reach. Beginning Friday (5), ANBA presents a series of reports portraying the experience of traveling through Morocco. The journey starts in Chefchaouen, the famed city of northern Morocco.

Find out what it is like to be in a Muslim country during Eid al-Adha, Islam’s Festival of Sacrifice. The buying and selling of sheep and preparations for the ritual are part of daily life, making the experience truly unique.

Civil engineer and businessman Walid Yazigi died on Monday (1) in São Paulo at the age of 91. President of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in the 1980s and 1990s, he was one of the pioneers of Brazilian business missions to Arab countries.