Morocco strengthens its position as a leading African hub for tourism investment
The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier, Morocco, hosted a pivotal session on Wednesday highlighting the transformative role of global tourism in emerging markets. The panel, titled "Invest in Tourism & Hospitality: Catalyst for Economic Growth," brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and hotel executives to explore how tourism......
Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara: from the Green March to global recognition
Fifty years after the historic Green March, Morocco’s journey to secure sovereignty over its southern provinces has become a significant case study in diplomacy and development. The MEDays Forum in Tangier brought together international experts to analyze the transformation of the Moroccan Sahara from a contested territory into a recognized......
Soyuz crew reaches ISS amid launch pad damage at Baikonur
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts successfully docked with the International Space Station following a Soyuz MS-28 launch from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome, though the mission revealed serious damage to the launch pad. Post-launch checks uncovered that a key mobile servicing cabin under the pad had collapsed into the......
Scientists identify tryptophan on asteroid Bennu, shedding light on origins of life
Scientists have discovered tryptophan, a complex amino acid essential to life, in samples collected from asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. This marks the first time tryptophan has been found in extraterrestrial materials, raising the total number of protein-forming amino acids detected on Bennu to 15 out of the 20 used by......
Marc Andreessen outlines practical ai strategies for small business growth
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen recently detailed how small business owners can harness artificial intelligence as a powerful thought partner to elevate their operations. By framing AI not simply as a tool but as a strategic advisor, owners can prompt AI systems to provide nuanced critiques and suggestions across various areas of business......
Pressure mounts on Ukraine amid US peace push
Ukraine's frontline brigades operate at 30 to 50 percent capacity, with some positions defended by just two or three soldiers, intensifying the manpower crisis as Russia presses toward Pokrovsk. This dire shortage undermines Kyiv's stance in talks, where the Trump administration urges a swift peace deal. President Donald Trump softened......
Trump’s planned land offensive against Venezuelan cartels sparks fears of major regional escalation
President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States is preparing to extend its campaign against Venezuelan drug trafficking networks from the sea to the ground, announcing that land operations will begin “very soon.” The declaration, delivered during a Thanksgiving video call with deployed US troops, marks a sharp escalation......
Lucas Philippe of France elected as Interpol president
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has elected Lucas Philippe, a senior French police official, as its new president. The election took place during the 91st General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, on Thursday. Philippe will succeed Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who has held the position since November 2021, and will serve a......
Rabat named Arab capital of information for 2026
The League of Arab States has officially declared Rabat, Morocco’s capital, as the Arab Capital of Information for 2026. The announcement was made during the 55th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information, held in Cairo on Wednesday. The council also selected Doha as the Arab Capital of Information for 2027 and Damascus......
Morocco promotes inclusive growth through energy and smart technologies
Morocco is setting its sights on inclusive development by leveraging its energy sector and advancing smart technologies. Speaking in Casablanca at Elec Expo, EneR Event, and Tronica Expo 2025, Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry and Trade, emphasized the need to enhance the electricity sector's social impact. The......
Black Friday 2025 in Morocco: E-commerce surges as shoppers embrace digital trust and sustainability
Moroccan consumers, once hesitant about online shopping, now rank among the most confident digital buyers worldwide. According to Concli's analysis of DHL’s 2025 E-Commerce Trends Report, Morocco places 4th globally in trust toward Black Friday deals, showcasing a profound shift in consumer behavior. A growing e-commerce culture Recent......
CDG Invest Management invests in Plastics and Plating to boost Morocco’s automotive sector
CDG Invest Management, through its Nama Fund I, has made a strategic investment in Plastics & Plating, a subsidiary of the SOYAPAR holding group. The move is part of Morocco’s broader efforts to modernize its industrial infrastructure and enhance technological integration in key sectors, particularly the automotive industry. Plastics......
Farmland innovations hold key to climate change mitigation, study finds
An international study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) highlights the critical role of farming practices in addressing climate change, emphasizing the potential of plant agriculture and synthetic biology to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The research identifies the reduction of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer as the......
ESA and Norway advance plans for Arctic space centre in Tromsø
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Norwegian government have taken a decisive step towards establishing an Arctic Space Centre in Tromsø, Norway. This initiative was formalized with the signing of a letter of intent aimed at expanding space-based monitoring, research, and operational capabilities in the Arctic—a region experiencing......
Apple's original partnership agreement heads to auction with estimates up to $4 million
The founding documents that officially established Apple Computer Company in 1976 are set to go under the hammer at Christie's auction house in New York on January 23, 2026. The rare three-page contract, signed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, marks the birth of what would evolve into one of the world's most influential......