As Aïd Al-Adha approaches, scheduled to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has called on private sector companies to consider granting Friday, May 29, as a day off for employees whenever possible. This recommendation comes in a context where the Moroccan government has already......
Morocco recorded strong entrepreneurial activity in the first quarter of 2026, with 25,520 new businesses registered, according to the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC). The data shows that legal entities account for the majority of new creations, representing 76% of total registrations, while individual entrepreneurs......
The General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has reported record attendance at the seventh edition of its Open Days event held in Rabat, which attracted more than 3.05 million visitors between May 18 and May 24. The large turnout highlights growing public interest in the initiative, which has become an annual platform designed......
Africa faces a widening gap between climate commitments and available funding. A new policy analysis by Harrison Rehoboth Consulting, based on data from the Climate Policy Initiative, estimates that the continent needs about 2.8 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2030 to meet its Paris Agreement goals. That equals roughly 277 billion dollars......
Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experienced a strong rebound in April 2026, signaling a partial recovery after a slowdown in March. However, Morocco saw a notable decline in its regional position despite earlier gains. According to market data from regional platforms, total startup investments in MENA......
The head coach of Morocco’s national football team is set to reveal his final squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 during a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mohamed Ouahbi will present the official list of selected players at 19:00 local time at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The announcement is expected......
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has publicly expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Mohammed VI following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters who had been sentenced after incidents linked to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted in Morocco. In an official statement released by the Confederation of African......
Employees of the tramway and busway networks in Casablanca have launched a protest movement to denounce what they describe as deteriorating working conditions and insufficient social benefits. The demonstration was organized by the Union Marocaine du Travail (UMT), one of Morocco’s largest labor unions. According to union representatives,......
Senegalese football supporters convicted in Morocco following incidents linked to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have returned to Senegal after receiving a royal pardon from HM king Mohammed VI. The supporters arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport, where they were welcomed by Senegalese authorities and relatives. The......
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has expanded the mission of its police dog units in Morocco by introducing a new specialization focused on the detection of electronic devices used in criminal investigations. This new capability allows trained police dogs to identify hidden or concealed electronic equipment such as mobile......
Spanish authorities have deported a Moroccan national to Morocco after years of legal proceedings linked to multiple criminal offenses and repeated arrests across Spain. According to the Spanish National Police, the suspect had been arrested around 40 times and convicted on nine occasions for crimes including attempted homicide, violent robbery,......
Orange Maroc strengthened its position in Morocco’s gaming sector during the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 in Rabat through a series of partnerships focused on esports development, digital culture, and youth talent support. The company announced three strategic agreements aimed at expanding opportunities for Moroccan gamers and regional esports......
Morocco conducted the outbound phase of Hajj 2026 from May 5 to 21, coordinating across the national airport network. The operation, one of the largest annual mobilizations in the country's air transport sector, ensured Moroccan pilgrims departed for the holy sites with smooth processes, organized flows, and quality services. The effort......
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