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Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille temporarily shut down the city’s airport on Tuesday, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays as flames approached dangerously close to the runways. Marseille Provence Airport suspended operations around midday, leaving travelers stranded and airlines......
The Commercial Court of Casablanca has delivered a landmark ruling in the long-standing legal dispute between Qatar-based BeIN Media Group and Moroccan telecom provider Inwi. The court dismissed BeIN’s claim seeking 100 million Moroccan dirhams in damages, marking a major victory for the internet......
A bizarre scene unfolded on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Ain Sebaâ Criminal Court in Casablanca. A detainee who was scheduled to appear before the prosecutor managed to escape—without a chase, without force, and without much notice. The incident occurred during the morning prisoner transfer,......
The Moroccan Vicenne Group’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been met with exceptional demand, with the subscription overbooked by 64 times. The company successfully raised 500 million dirhams through a capital increase, with an overwhelming 32 billion dirhams requested, equivalent to 136 million......
Moroccan police have arrested a French national of Algerian origin in Marrakech, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities. The suspect, identified through Interpol’s database, is allegedly connected to a global drug trafficking network. Arrest linked to drug trafficking......
Flights to Marseille faced major disruptions on Tuesday after rapidly spreading wildfires in southern France forced the temporary closure of the city’s airport. Authorities halted operations as flames approached dangerously close to runways, grounding travelers and impacting several airlines. Royal......
The Moroccan National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC) has been targeted by a significant cyberattack attributed to the hacker group “Jabaroot.” This incident marks a continuation of the group's malicious activities, following their previous breach of the......
Morocco’s sixth National Security Open Days set a remarkable attendance record, drawing an impressive 2.4 million attendees to the Mohammed VI Exhibition Center in El Jadida from May 17 to 21. This year's event, organized by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), showcased a dynamic......
Frequent flight delays at Morocco’s major airports have raised concerns among travelers in recent months. The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has stepped in to clarify the situation, citing factors beyond the airlines' control. During a recent address to the House of Councillors, Transport......
Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......
On Sunday, April 6, Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca experienced significant disruptions, turning into a nightmare for many travelers. Long traffic jams at the entrance and endless queues inside overwhelmed the country’s busiest airport. Although the airport is accustomed to high traffic periods,......
The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the cargo area of Royal Air Maroc at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the evening of March 27. According to an official statement released on March 28, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. Immediate action......
