The verdict is expected this Friday in the trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, who is being tried behind closed doors before the criminal court in the Var region of France, in Draguignan. The artist is accused of rape related to an incident dating back to 2018, involving a bar worker he reportedly met in Saint-Tropez. He has consistently......
The Moroccan tax administration has announced the launch of a new digital platform dedicated to the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on remote digital services provided by foreign companies operating in the Moroccan market. According to the General Directorate of Taxes, the “Taxation on digital services” platform is now accessible......
Authorities in Morocco have stepped up oversight of livestock markets as Eid al-Adha approaches, focusing on the availability of sheep and goats and the balance between supply and demand. A coordination meeting held via video conference brought together officials from the ministries of the Interior and Agriculture, alongside regional representatives......
A six-year national program has been launched in Morocco to strengthen women-led cooperatives and expand economic opportunities for female entrepreneurs. The initiative targets 120 cooperatives and aims to support 5,000 women through structured training, technical assistance, and access to tailored financial solutions. The program is designed......
Vivo Energy Maroc has organized a solidarity football tournament in Casablanca aimed at promoting social inclusion among young people. The initiative, titled “B’9loubna Rab7ine,” brings together beneficiaries of the Second Chance School New Generation program from L’Heure Joyeuse and children of company employees. The......
Morocco has launched a major reform of its pharmaceutical regulatory framework through a new legislative proposal aimed at modernizing the country’s drug and pharmacy code. The draft law was presented on 14 May 2026 before the Social Sectors Committee in the national parliament. It seeks to strengthen national health sovereignty and......
The Moroccan government has approved a new legal framework aimed at regulating the status of employees working within territorial administrations and local authorities across the country. The draft law, presented during a government council meeting, seeks to modernize the management of human resources in regional administrations, municipalities,......
Morocco has signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate the digital transformation of its road transport sector. The deal, concluded in Rabat on 14 May 2026, brings together the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the national public investment institution and its digital innovation arm. It sets out a roadmap to deploy a unified......
Aziz Akhannouch chaired the first board meeting of the Territorial Health Grouping for the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region on May 14 in Rabat, marking a new stage in Morocco’s national healthcare reform strategy. The inaugural session approved the institution’s organizational structure, action program and 2026 budget, along......
The city of Casablanca will implement temporary traffic changes on May 16 and 17 in preparation for the international 10 km marathon organized by WeCasablanca. The measures aim to ensure the safety of runners and the smooth organization of the sporting event. On Saturday, May 16, certain streets will be closed from 2 p.m. to facilitate logistical......
The Moroccan government is preparing to advance the payment of May 2026 salaries for civil servants and public sector employees ahead of Eid al-Adha, according to general administrative sources. This decision, which is often taken during major religious celebrations, aims to support households in managing the additional expenses associated......
The Moroccan financial guarantee institution Tamwilcom has launched a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening its financial stability and improving its capacity to support very small, small, and medium-sized enterprises (TPME). The project focuses on enhancing asset-liability management to better control financial risks such as liquidity......
Investment opportunities in Morocco were highlighted during a webinar organized by the Association of Moroccans in Quebec and consulting firm SBlue Consulting, in partnership with the Moroccan Embassy in Canada. The online event, titled “Investing in Morocco: Understanding the Framework and Conditions for Success,” brought together......
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