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The Iconic Moroccan Caftan Week Returns for its 24th Edition with a Fresh Format

The iconic event of Moroccan fashion, the Caftan, returns for its 24th edition under the framework of Caftan Week. Organized by Femmes Du Maroc under the theme "Morocco, Land of the Caftan," Caftan Week will take place in Marrakech from May 9th to 12th. This grand edition will provide an exceptional......

Boeing Troubles: Incident with Southwest Airlines Plane in the United States

In the United States, bad news continues for Boeing. Over the past few weeks, the American aircraft manufacturer has been in the spotlight due to a series of incidents that have multiplied. Engine problems, doors opening... The American giant is under scrutiny, and the recent events observed do not help......

The Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a major asset for Africa in terms of employment and future opportunities in an increasingly youthful continent. Research shows that this technology has the potential to contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with $1.2 trillion generated......

Strong Wind Gusts and Heatwaves in Several Provinces of Morocco

Strong wind gusts with chasse-poussières (70-90 km/h) are expected from Monday to Tuesday in several provinces of the Kingdom of Morocco, according to an announcement by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). This phenomenon will affect the provinces of Assa-Zag, Sidi Ifni, Tan-tan, Guelmim,......

Moroccan Customs Thwarts Smuggling of Large Quantity of Smartphones at Bab Sebta

Customs elements at the Bab Sebta crossing point in Morocco succeeded in thwarting a smuggling operation of a large quantity of new smartphones, valued at over 530,000 DH (Moroccan dirhams), on Friday night. This operation resulted in the seizure of 270 smartphones intended to be introduced into the......

Moroccan Ministry of Tourism Clarifies Ryanair's Domestic Flights and Subsidies

The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy has clarified that Ryanair has not received any subsidies or financial aid for its domestic flights in Morocco, in response to questions raised by certain media outlets. Addressing concerns about any financial support granted......

WhatsApp to Introduce Picture-in-Picture Mode for Enhanced Video Experience and Multitasking

WhatsApp, the leading instant messaging application, is set to introduce a new picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for videos, allowing users to watch videos while navigating through different sections of the app. This upcoming feature, discovered by WABetaInfo in the iOS 24.6.10.74 beta version, aims to provide......

Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Strikes Northeastern United States

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the northeastern United States on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey Institute (UGSS). Several flights were grounded by the Civil Aviation Agency at JFK Airport in Queens, New York, and at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey. The epicenter......

Air Arabia Expands its Offering between Rabat and Agadir with Three New Weekly Flights

Air Arabia is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its services between Rabat, the administrative and cultural capital of the Kingdom, and Agadir, one of the most popular beach destinations, in response to the growing demand from the Souss Massa region. Starting from May 1st, 2024, the Rabat-Agadir......

CIH Bank, Mastercard, and FRMJE Collaborate to Boost Gaming Ecosystem in Morocco

CIH Bank, Mastercard, and the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE) have announced a strategic collaboration to establish a Gaming ecosystem in Morocco. The aim of this collaboration is to support the gaming community in Morocco by developing a comprehensive strategy to launch various......

GROHE Appoints Stefan Schmied as New Leader of IMEA Region

GROHE, a subsidiary of LIXIL and one of the world's leading providers of complete bathroom and kitchen fittings, has announced the appointment of Stefan Schmied as the new leader of the IMEA region, which includes India and the subcontinent, the Middle East including Turkey, and Africa. In his new......

Orange Maroc Introduces New Brand Signature "Orange Kayna" to Strengthen Customer Proximity

Orange Maroc unveiled its new brand signature "Orange Kayna, Orange is here, Orange est là" on Thursday in Casablanca, aiming to enhance the operator's closeness with its customers. "Orange Kayna" underscores the importance placed on upgrading networks and services and......

ONCF Announces Special Transport Plan for Aïd Al-Fitr

The Office national des chemins de fer (ONCF) has announced the implementation of a special transport plan for Aïd Al-Fitr from Friday, April 5th to Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, with the scheduling of additional trains, up to 240 trains/day. This transportation plan, which comes in anticipation of......