EMSI gains doctoral accreditation, marking shift in Morocco engineering education

The Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences has secured official accreditation for its doctoral program., becoming the first private engineering school in Morocco authorized to train PhD candidates in engineering sciences. The move signals a structural change in the country’s higher education system, where private institutions are taking......

Ryanair flight to Marrakech departs from France without passengers after security failure

An unusual aviation incident occurred at Vatry Airport on April 14, when a Ryanair flight bound for Marrakech took off without any passengers on board. A total of 192 travelers were unable to board the aircraft after a breakdown in airport security operations prevented the mandatory screening procedures from taking place. As a result, the......

Celiac disease in Morocco remains widely undiagnosed and untreated

Celiac disease is emerging as a major public health issue in Morocco, where an estimated 600,000 people may be affected without knowing it. The condition, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, damages the small intestine and can lead to serious complications, including an increased risk of intestinal cancer when left untreated.......

Al Barid Bank denies data breach and reassures customers over account security

Al Barid Bank has denied any compromise of customer accounts following reports circulating online and on social media about a possible data leak. In an official statement, the bank said that initial technical investigations conducted by its cybersecurity teams found no evidence of sensitive data being breached. It emphasized that the information......

Blocking mobile internet boosts attention and mental well-being, study finds

A controlled study published in PNAS Nexus reports that cutting off mobile internet access on smartphones for two weeks significantly reduces screen time and improves mental well-being. Conducted on 467 participants, the experiment found that average daily screen use dropped from 314 minutes to 161 minutes. Researchers also observed measurable......

Inclusive employment forum in Salé targets hiring gap for disabled youth

Salé will host a major employment initiative on May 12, 2026, as Handicap International, also known as Humanité et Inclusion, organizes an inclusive job forum under the banner “Talents sans limites.” The event will take place in Bab Lamrissa and aims to connect job seekers with disabilities to employers ready to recruit......

Smart windshield and ADAS drive safety shift in Morocco automotive sector

Casablanca hosted a key industry gathering in April 2026 where advances in vehicle safety systems took center stage. During the Franchise Exhibition Morocco 2026, automotive service provider GlassAuto Express presented its latest developments in advanced driver assistance systems, known as ADAS. The company positioned windshield technology......

Thousands rally in Rabat against Israeli death penalty law

Several thousand demonstrators marched through central Rabat on Sunday to protest a newly adopted Israeli law that sets capital punishment as the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank. The protest also renewed criticism of Morocco’s normalization of relations with Israel, reflecting sustained......

High-Speed Rail Works: Train services limited to Sidi Ibrahim with bus shuttles to Marrakech from April 21 to 23

Rail services in Morocco will be temporarily adjusted due to ongoing high-speed rail infrastructure works on the Kénitra–Marrakech high-speed line. The ONCF announced that from Tuesday April 21 to Thursday April 23, 2026, train traffic will be limited to the station of Sidi Ibrahim. During this period, direct rail service to......

Phone scam network dismantled between Guercif and Laâyoune

Police services in Guercif, in coordination with authorities in Laâyoune, have arrested five individuals aged between 32 and 44 suspected of involvement in a large-scale phone scam and identity theft operation. The operation was carried out following precise intelligence provided by Morocco’s domestic intelligence service, the......

SRM Casablanca-Settat enhances customer access with expanded payment services

The SRM Casablanca-Settat has announced a series of new measures aimed at improving customer experience and strengthening its presence across the region. The initiative reflects a broader effort to modernize public utility services and make them more accessible to residents. One of the key changes allows customers to pay their water and electricity......

BCP group outlines pan African digital banking strategy at GITEX Africa 2026

The BCP Group used its participation at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 in Marrakech to present a structured transformation strategy built around digital banking, artificial intelligence, and financial inclusion across Africa. Over three days, the group brought together executives, subsidiaries, and technology partners to advance a unified model......

Sulfur supply crisis deepens as China curbs acid exports

The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of the world’s most important transit......

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