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Lesieur Cristal named Karim Manssour-Dahbi as its new director general, effective March 25, 2026. He replaces Peter Tagge, whose term ended on March 24, 2026. A graduate of École Centrale de Paris with an engineering background, Manssour-Dahbi brings over 35 years of experience. He has held leadership roles for 25 years in sectors......
BNP Paribas has taken a significant step toward exiting Morocco, reclassifying its subsidiary BMCI and related entities as assets held for sale in its 2025 annual financial report. The move follows the opening of exclusive talks with Moroccan conglomerate Holmarcom over the sale of BNP Paribas's 67% stake in the Banque Marocaine pour le......
Morocco's dam reservoirs stood at 72.1% capacity as of March 21, 2026, a level not seen in nearly a decade, following what has been the wettest winter since 1981. After seven consecutive years of drought, the exceptional rainfall has provided welcome relief. However, international meteorological agencies are now forecasting a high probability......
Morocco is overhauling the legal framework governing real estate civil companies, known locally as SCIs, giving existing structures six months to comply with sweeping new requirements or face administrative blockage. Ministerial Order No. 357.26, signed on February 16, 2026 and published in the Official Gazette on March 16, sets out the operational......
Moroccan and Spanish security services have jointly dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIS, operating between the two countries, authorities said Wednesday. The operation involved three extremist members, with two arrested in Tangier by Morocco’s DGST special forces and the cell’s leader detained in Mallorca by Spanish police.......
Morocco has again been placed among the countries least exposed to terrorist threats. The Global Terrorism Index 2026, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, awarded Morocco a score of zero, indicating no recorded attacks on its soil during the reference period. The ranking places Morocco in the lowest risk category and reflects......
Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests has announced the launch of a nationwide verification operation for the country's livestock reconstitution program, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The operation follows directives from King Mohammed VI and targets the maintenance of......
Marrakech is preparing to host its first comedy festival from June 4 to 6, 2026, as the Marrakech Comedy Festival makes its inaugural appearance at the Palais des Congrès. The three-day event aims to position the city as an international hub for French-language and Arabic-language comedy, bringing together comedians from both traditions......
MEGA V STORES Morocco, a subsidiary of Retail Holding Group and a major player in specialized retail distribution in Morocco for nearly two decades, has announced the launch of its own proprietary brand: Brands & Corners. The rebrand marks a strategic turning point for the company, translating twenty years of distribution expertise into......
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs elected the members of an independent expert panel established under resolution 68/6 during its 69th session in Vienna. Among the 19 appointees is Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti, 40, who will contribute to what represents the most significant review of the international drug control system since......
The Provincial Council of Khénifra has approved a series of development projects and partnership agreements covering health, infrastructure, urban renewal, and cultural and sports activities during an extraordinary session held Tuesday at the provincial headquarters. Presided over by Council President Hamid El Babour, and attended......
Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco's largest financial institution and one of Africa's biggest lenders, is exploring an equity investment in Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, according to Africa Intelligence. The bank, controlled by Al Mada, the holding company of Morocco's royal family, is examining the potential......
The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency launched an emergency campaign on Tuesday to support the health and education sectors in Jerusalem, responding to the difficult conditions facing the Holy City amid the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Moroccan Association for Support of......
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Les Impériales Week 2025: The Paradigm Shift – Business. People. Tech
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