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Morocco enhances military capabilities with SpyX drone acquisition
Morocco enhances military capabilities with SpyX drone acquisition

Morocco is taking significant steps to modernize its military forces through the recent acquisition of the SpyX kamikaze drone from BlueBird Aero Systems, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This move aligns with Morocco's ongoing efforts to strengthen defense ties with Israel, particularly since the normalization of relations in December 2020. The SpyX drone, designed for reconnaissance and precision strike missions, boasts an impressive flight autonomy o...

Envisioning the Future of Morocco’s Family Code: A Conference in Fez
Envisioning the Future of Morocco’s Family Code: A Conference in Fez

Legal scholars, policymakers, and representatives from civil society will gather at the Private University of Fez (UPF) on April 12 for a significant conference focused on the Moroccan family code, known as the Moudawana. This event, hosted by the Higher Institute of Political and Legal Sciences, aims to ignite essential discussions regarding the future of the family code and its adaptation to Morocco’s changing social and legal landscape. The conference will take plac...

Tragic garage fire in Alcorcón claims lives of two firefighters
Tragic garage fire in Alcorcón claims lives of two firefighters

A garage fire in Alcorcón, a town near Madrid, resulted in the tragic death of two municipal firefighters and left 14 others injured, one critically. Authorities believe the incident began with a vehicle colliding inside the garage, which led to an explosion. According to Francisco Martín, the Government Delegate in Madrid, the initial blast from the car was followed by additional detonations, creating intense heat that proved fatal for the firefighters as they ...

UEFA Rejects FIFA's Proposal for 64-Team World Cup in 2030
UEFA Rejects FIFA's Proposal for 64-Team World Cup in 2030

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has firmly dismissed FIFA's proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, to include 64 teams. Ceferin characterized the idea as “a bad idea,” emphasizing that it would not benefit the tournament or the qualification process. FIFA had introduced the concept last month, citing the upcoming centenary of the World Cup as a reason for the expansion. The suggestion came from ...

Al Amoudi’s legal battle: Morocco stands firm against financial pressure
Al Amoudi’s legal battle: Morocco stands firm against financial pressure

Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi, the Saudi billionaire and former owner of Morocco's Samir refinery, is currently pursuing the enforcement of an award from the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) against Morocco. This effort aims to resolve a prolonged legal dispute with the Kingdom. However, behind this legal maneuvering lies what some critics describe as a cynical exploitation of international trade mechanisms, following a significant failure i...

Anticipation builds for Eid Al Fitr as crescent moon sighting approaches
Anticipation builds for Eid Al Fitr as crescent moon sighting approaches

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, countries around the globe are gearing up for the sighting of the crescent moon, an event that will signal the start of Shawwal and the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This year, predictions from Moroccan astronomers indicate that Morocco is likely to observe Eid Al Fitr on March 31, contingent on the visibility of the crescent moon on Sunday. Throughout the Islamic world, religious committees and astronomers are closely monitoring ...

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