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Hassan Tariq, appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on March 24, 2025, now serves as Morocco's Mediator of the Kingdom, succeeding Mohamed Benali El Alaoui. In this prominent role, Tariq acts as a vital link between citizen grievances and state administration, addressing disputes involving public services and territorial governance.......
The search continues for seven-year-old Inaayah Makda, a British child who was swept into the Atlantic Ocean by a powerful wave while visiting the Moroccan city of Casablanca. Days after the incident, her family has voiced growing frustration over what they describe as insufficient support from British authorities. Inaayah, who was from the......
Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating $337 million in revenue despite challenges......
The OCP Group has announced a strategic partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of its operations through advanced AI technologies. The agreement was signed in Paris as part of OCP’s Bionic program, led by its business unit Rock Solutions Strategic. Through......
Spain’s Civil Guard has raised concerns over serious damage to the double border fence separating Ceuta from Morocco, following heavy storms that recently affected the Strait of Gibraltar area. According to the Unified Association of the Civil Guard (AUGC), several sections of the fence have collapsed due to adverse weather conditions,......
The distribution of Sunni Islamic jurisprudential schools, or madhabs, across Arab nations reflects centuries-old scholarly traditions shaped by key imams and regional histories. The Hanbali school, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH), predominates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, where it influences state legal......
A Government Council meeting will be held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, according to an official statement released by the head of government’s office. At the start of its session, the Council is expected to examine a draft bill concerning judicial experts, aimed at strengthening the legal and......
The Tanger Med port complex continued its strong growth momentum in 2025, surpassing the symbolic threshold of 11 million containers handled, according to figures released by the Tanger Med Port Authority. The port’s four container terminals processed a total of 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, representing an increase of 8.4% compared to......
Morocco will turn back its clocks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aligning daily life with the holy month of Ramadan's onset around February 19. This annual shift from the current GMT+1 standard follows a 2018 royal decree, easing fasting schedules by syncing prayer times and routines with earlier......
Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......
Olympique de Marseille are reportedly close to completing the signing of Moroccan international left-back Souffian El Karouani from Dutch side FC Utrecht, according to French media reports released on Monday. The 25-year-old defender, whose contract with Utrecht is set to expire in June, could make the move to the Ligue 1 club before the......
Social media platforms across Morocco have become a hub of unprecedented engagement in recent days, as citizens have rallied to support the people of al-Qasr al-Kabir and nearby areas struck by severe flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with rushing waters causing significant material damage. This has sparked a remarkable wave......
Astronomical calculations suggest that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin around February 19, 2026, in Morocco and in many other countries that rely on the visual sighting of the new moon to mark the start of lunar months. According to forecasts released by the International Astronomy Center, the crescent moon marking the beginning......
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