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Morocco launches digital hub in New York to harness AI for sustainable development

Morocco officially launched the “Morocco Digital Hub for Sustainable Development” (D4SD) on Friday in New York, aiming to accelerate digital transformation in Africa and the Arab region. The initiative, aligned with HM King Mohammed VI’s vision, was presented in partnership with the......

Israeli-American arrested in Israel over alleged espionage for Iran

Israeli authorities have announced the arrest of Yaakov Perl, a 49-year-old dual Israeli-American citizen, on charges of spying for Iran. Perl, who had been living in Morocco for several years, was detained on September 4, though details of the case were only made public on September 25. Investigations......

Morocco and Germany strengthen diplomatic cooperation in New York

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks on Friday in New York with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, both ministers signed......

Morocco extends women, peace, and security action plan through 2026

Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......

Moroccan YouTuber swims to Jaafarine Islands: Spain launches investigation

Spain’s Ministry of Defense has opened an official investigation after a Moroccan YouTuber managed to swim to the disputed Jaafarine Islands, an archipelago under Spanish control since 1848. According to the Spanish daily El Faro de Ceuta, the incident is being treated as a serious breach of security,......

Morocco and US bolster disaster response expertise through joint training

The United States and Morocco have strengthened their disaster response collaboration with the completion of Maroc Mantlet 2025, an annual exercise designed to enhance emergency preparedness. This year’s training brought together nearly 30 members of the Utah National Guard and Moroccan authorities,......

Fuel stations in Morocco boycott minister Benali and threaten national strike

Casablanca – Tensions are rising between the Ministry of Energy Transition and the Federation of fuel station owners in Morocco. The National Federation of Owners, Traders, and Managers of Service Stations (FGNPS) announced it would boycott a meeting called by Minister Leila Benali, scheduled for......

Morocco and Spain reaffirm strategic partnership at the UN

On Tuesday in New York, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad, Nasser Bourita, held talks with Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the......

Morocco highlights its leadership in global environmental governance at Hangzhou congress

Morocco reaffirmed its central role in global environmental governance during the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, held from September 22 to 26, 2025, in Hangzhou, China. The event gathered more than 4,000 participants from 150 countries, including ministers, diplomats, scientists, and civil......

Morocco makes vehicle and components industry a key development strategy

Morocco, often called “an automotive giant,” has made the vehicle and components industry a major strategic axis of its economic development, according to the French financial daily La Tribune. Renault is the leading automotive producer in Morocco, manufacturing 413,600 units last year at......

Indian defense minister begins historic visit to Morocco

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Morocco on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking the first time a holder of this position has visited the Kingdom. The trip, described as historic, represents a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between Rabat and New Delhi. Upon......

Casablanca port projects strengthen Morocco’s regional role

Major port investments launched under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI are reinforcing Morocco’s position as a rising regional power, according to French geopolitics expert Frédéric Encel. Speaking about the restructuring of Casablanca’s Port Complex, inaugurated on Thursday,......

Drone industry in Morocco advances with High-Tech factory hrough Singapore partnership

Morocco has taken a significant step forward in developing its drone industry through a new partnership between Singapore-based Hollyway and Moroccan company XAR Aerospace, a subsidiary of XAR Aerosystems. The agreement, formalized by a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Industry, aims......

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