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Morocco's transport overhaul: Preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2030

The Moroccan government has recently approved a decree aimed at modernizing the Highway Code and enhancing traffic regulations in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2030. This adjustment seeks to balance regulation, innovation, and accessibility within the transport sector. In a significant move, the new regulations allow individuals facing......

Ship collision off Britain causes damage to jet fuel tank

A U.S. military-contracted tanker transporting jet fuel was struck by a cargo ship off the northeast coast of England, resulting in damage to only one of its fuel tanks. The incident occurred on March 10 when the tanker, Stena Immaculate, was anchored off Humberside and was hit by the smaller cargo vessel, Solong. This caused fires and explosions. According......

Russian captain faces manslaughter charge after North Sea collision

British authorities have charged Vladimir Motin, the 59-year-old Russian captain of a cargo ship, with manslaughter and gross negligence after a fatal collision in the North Sea. The incident involved Motin’s Portuguese-flagged container vessel, the Solong, which collided with the US military fuel tanker Stena Immaculate near Hull, England.......

FIFA considers expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA is contemplating a significant expansion of the 2030 World Cup, potentially increasing the number of participating teams to 64. This move aims to commemorate the centennial of the tournament, as reported by The New York Times. During a recent video conference, FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed interest in the proposal, initially......

Morocco surpasses France as Spain's leading gas importer

Morocco has emerged as Spain's largest natural gas customer, overtaking France, according to recent figures released by the Corporation of Strategic Reserves of Petroleum Products (Cores). Data highlighted by The Objective reveals that Morocco imported a staggering 9,703 gigawatt hours of natural gas through the Maghreb-Europe pipeline,......

Morocco and Spain strengthen judicial cooperation for the 2030 World Cup

Morocco and Spain have signed a joint declaration of intent in Madrid to define the strategic axes of their judicial cooperation in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This agreement, signed by Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Spanish counterpart Félix Bolaños García, aims to enhance collaboration......

Morocco’s economy set for 5% growth in 2025 amid rising FDI and tourism boom

Morocco’s economy is forecasted to grow by 5.0% in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024, despite challenges posed by a weak agricultural sector, according to a report by Fitch Solutions published on February 26. This revised forecast, down from an earlier projection of 5.6%, reflects “emerging signs that agricultural production will fall......

France compiles list of 'dangerous' Algerians for deportation amid escalating tensions

France’s Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has announced the creation of a list identifying hundreds of Algerian nationals deemed to have “dangerous profiles,” as part of an effort to deport individuals who pose security risks to the country. This initiative is a key element of France’s “graduated response”......

Romain Saiss sidelined after ankle surgery ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Romain Saiss, captain of Morocco’s national football team, is in recovery following surgery for a severe ankle injury sustained during training. The 34-year-old defender, now playing for Qatari club Al-Sadd SC, underwent the procedure under the care of renowned surgeon Dr. Pieter D’Hooghe. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers player......

Al Batha Museum reopens in Fès after restoration, showcasing Islamic art and Morocco's cultural heritage

The Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts in Fès reopened its doors on Wednesday following extensive restoration efforts launched in 2019 under the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This project forms part of a broader endeavor to rehabilitate and enhance the historic medina of Fès. The inauguration ceremony welcomed prominent......

Hyundai Rotem secures landmark $1.5 billion deal to supply double-decker trains in Morocco

Hyundai Rotem has signed a historic $1.5 billion (2.2 trillion won) contract with Morocco’s National Railways Office (ONCF) to supply double-decker trains, marking the largest order ever secured by the South Korean company. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, underscores a significant step in modernizing Morocco’s rail network......