Wednesday 03 - 14:30
Morocco is using preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a driver of economic transformation, aiming to attract investment, accelerate technology transfer, and expand industrial capacity. The strategy builds on growing international interest, with the United Kingdom emerging as a key partner in trade and business development. Officials......
Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Wednesday during the national tribute ceremony held in Paris in honor of French philosopher and writer Edgar Morin, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 104. The ceremony took place at the Hôtel National des Invalides under the presidency......
Moroccan businessman Moulay Hafid Elalamy has taken 92.3 percent control of Arktika Capital AB, a Sweden based licensed credit institution focused on distressed debt. His son, Moulay Mhamed Elalamy, has been appointed chief executive officer of the company. The stake is held through a network of investment vehicles linked to Saham Group.......
Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to Africa's development and integration during the celebration of Africa Day, with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlining the Kingdom's strategic vision for the continent, inspired by the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI. Speaking in Rabat, Bourita emphasized that Morocco's approach to Africa......
Police in Fes arrested two suspects on Tuesday at dawn after intercepting a major drug shipment linked to a trafficking network operating across northern regions of the country. The operation was carried out following coordinated intelligence efforts aimed at tracking organized criminal activity connected to narcotics distribution. Officers......
France has officially begun a new chapter in its diplomatic representation in Morocco with the arrival of Philippe Lalliot as the country's new ambassador in Rabat. The experienced French diplomat formally assumed his position after presenting copies of his credentials to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The appointment comes......
Grandi Navi Veloci has reinforced its maritime network linking Europe and Morocco by deploying two of its newest LNG-powered vessels on key Mediterranean routes. The move comes ahead of the summer travel peak linked to the annual operation facilitating mobility for millions of Moroccan residents in Europe between June and mid-September. The......
Morocco continues to lower its illiteracy rate, yet the phenomenon remains deeply rooted in society. The National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy reports a national rate of 24.8% among people aged 10 and above, based on the 2024 population census. This means nearly one in four individuals still lacks basic reading and writing skills......
Morocco and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following high-level talks held in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and British Minister of State for International Trade and Trade Policy Chris Bryant. The meeting reflects the growing momentum in diplomatic and economic......
Artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of economic activity across the Arab world, reshaping workplaces, skills requirements and labor market dynamics. Morocco is emerging as a country in transition, seeking to integrate AI into key sectors while addressing longstanding structural challenges that continue to affect employment and......
Morocco's digital economy continues to gain momentum, with mobile payments more than doubling over the past year, reflecting the country's rapid adoption of digital financial services and its broader ambitions in technological innovation. Speaking at the third edition of Visa Fintech Day in Rabat, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition......
Moroccan authorities have launched legal proceedings against three brothers following the circulation of a video showing a six-years-old child being encouraged to consume an alcoholic beverage. The case has generated widespread public concern and renewed discussions about child protection and parental responsibility. According to judicial......
Morocco is set to strengthen its public healthcare system with the deployment of 530 newly qualified specialist doctors across the country's regions beginning in August 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at improving access to medical services and addressing regional disparities in healthcare provision. Health......
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