News in brief

With a projected 11% decline in olive oil production for the 2024/2025 season, the cost of this staple food has surged to unprecedented levels, sparking concern among consumers. Amidst discussions of strategic imports and grim climatic forecasts, questions arise about the future of one of Morocco's......

On November 13, 2024, the Spanish maritime company Baleària facilitated the transport of 75 professionals and 25 water extraction vehicles from Morocco to Valencia to assist in flood relief operations. The region of Valencia has been severely impacted by recent floods, prompting collaborative......

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) recently announced a series of appointments to key positions in various Moroccan cities, including Casablanca, Oujda, Laâyoune, Salé, Sidi Yahya El Gharb, Zagora, Youssoufia, and Marrakech. These appointments, approved by DGSN Director......

Facing an 11% drop in olive oil production due to consecutive droughts, Morocco has taken a significant step to secure its domestic supply by authorizing the import of 10,000 tons of Brazilian olive oil by the end of 2024. This move was warmly welcomed by the Brazilian government as a notable advancement......

For over a decade, Casablanca, Morocco's largest metropolis and true economic hub, has embarked on an ambitious transformation of its transportation network. This colossal project aims to address the challenges posed by the city's rapid urbanization, which has seen its population and economic......

MEDZ, a subsidiary of the CDG Group focused on territorial development, has announced a significant partnership with Safran, a leading player in the aerospace and defense sectors. On October 31, 2024, an agreement was signed for the acquisition of land within the MidParc Industrial Acceleration Zone,......

The 7th edition of the Marrakech Air Show, set to take place from October 30th to November 2nd, 2024, promises to showcase Morocco's rising prominence on the global aerospace stage. Co-organized by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Administration of National Defense, and MEDZ, a subsidiary......

After visiting Madrid, Montpellier, and Düsseldorf, the traveling exhibition "Al Omrane Expo Marocains du Monde" arrived in Amsterdam from October 18 to 20, 2024. Organized by the Al Omrane Group under the aegis of the Ministry of National Territorial Development, Urban Planning, Housing,......

Morocco has been designated as "partly free," scoring 54 out of 100, in the recent "Freedom on the Net" report released by the international NGO Freedom House. This annual evaluation analyzes internet freedom across 72 countries, encompassing nearly 87% of the global online populace.......

In a significant diplomatic move, Morocco has reiterated its unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) territorial claims over three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The declaration was made during a session of the United Nations General Assembly's Fourth Committee in New York. Omar......

The ambitious vision of connecting Europe and Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar has faced persistent engineering hurdles, with experts identifying three major obstacles that make a bridge construction "impossible" while opening doors to alternative solutions. According to recent findings......

France has approved the extradition of a Moroccan national, identified as Said A., to the Netherlands for his alleged involvement with the criminal organization Mocro Maffia. The suspect, who faces serious drug trafficking charges, has consented to the extradition, which is scheduled to occur within......

The Royal Moroccan Air Force has made significant strides in strengthening its military capabilities by officially signing a contract for the acquisition of the KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This milestone follows successful trial operations conducted in March and marks a pivotal moment......