Masterflex begins construction of aerospace components plant in Casablanca region
German engineering group Masterflex has launched the construction of a new aerospace components factory within Morocco’s Midparc free trade zone near Casablanca, marking a major step in the company’s expansion into North Africa’s growing aviation industry. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on October 7, was attended by Morocco’s......
Uncertainty surrounds reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid ongoing ceasefire tensions
Confusion persisted on Wednesday over the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, as Israeli authorities announced that the border would remain closed for logistical reasons despite earlier reports suggesting it would open for humanitarian aid. Israeli officials explained that technical inspections required before reopening the crossing......
Gitex Global 2025 redefines innovation with AI, 6G, and smart cities
Dubai’s World Trade Centre became a hub of innovation yesterday as it hosted the 45th edition of GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest technology and startup exhibition. Officially inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the event underscored Dubai’s......
Morocco accelerates nationwide digital transformation ahead of 2030 vision
Morocco has unveiled an ambitious national plan to transform its public administration through full-scale digitization, reflecting the country’s long-term strategy to modernize governance and enhance service accessibility. Speaking before parliament on Monday, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni announced......
Web3 loses $3.1 billion to hacks in early 2025 as cyber threats intensify
More than $3 billion in digital assets were stolen in the first half of 2025, marking one of the worst periods in the history of blockchain security. According to the Hacken 2025 Half-Year Web3 Security Report, the total value of stolen assets has already surpassed the entire amount lost in 2024, underscoring a sharp escalation in cyberattacks......
HM King Mohammed VI’s address sets a decisive roadmap for Morocco’s next phase, says Anouar Sabri
In an in-depth discussion with Medi 1 TV, Moroccan parliamentarian Anouar Sabri, a member of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), described His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s latest parliamentary address as a “precise and comprehensive roadmap” that defines the priorities for Morocco’s political, social, and economic......
Saudi Arabia and Togo reaffirm support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara
Saudi Arabia and Togo have reinforced their strong backing for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, presenting it as the most credible and pragmatic framework to resolve the Sahara dispute. Both nations highlighted their positions during the Fourth Committee sessions of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, emphasizing the plan’s......
Morocco’s economy records strongest growth since 2021 amid broad sector recovery
Morocco’s economy expanded by 5.5% in the second quarter of 2025, marking its fastest growth rate since the post-pandemic rebound of 2021, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The growth was driven by robust performances in the manufacturing, mining, construction, and hospitality industries, which together contributed......
Moroccan authorities seize 9,000 narcotics pills at Tangier Med port
Moroccan authorities intercepted a significant drug smuggling attempt at Tangier Med port early Monday, seizing 9,000 prescription narcotic pills concealed in a small truck entering the country. The pills, identified as Rivotril, a powerful sedative, were hidden in a locked bag within the vehicle. Customs officials, working in close coordination......
Spain's Sánchez shares tense handshake with Trump amid Nato tensions
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met US President Donald Trump in Egypt on Monday for their first encounter since Trump threatened to expel Spain from Nato. The brief meeting, held to sign the Gaza peace agreement, included a handshake that drew immediate attention for its characteristic Trump-style power play. In a moment......
Lecornu faces crucial challenge as socialists demand halt to pension reform
Sébastien Lecornu confronts a pivotal moment in his political career as he prepares to deliver his general policy statement before the National Assembly. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, the address will play a decisive role in shaping the Socialist Party’s stance on upcoming motions of no confidence targeting the Lecornu II government. The......
Why France’s far right admires Morocco and Spain’s far right fears it
Nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping the far-right’s perspectives on Morocco, yet the sentiment diverges sharply between France and Spain. Nationalist, populist, and identitarian movements in both countries view Morocco through contrasting historical and geopolitical lenses. The French far right’s admiration In France,......
Spain moves closer to renewed fishing and agricultural agreements with Morocco
Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fishing, and Food, Luis Planas, expressed optimism about reaching a new fishing agreement with Morocco in the near future. Speaking in Congress during a response to questions from the Galician Nationalist Bloc (BNG) party, Planas emphasized the importance of EU agreements with third countries in providing......
Moroccan students shine at 2025 international math and science olympiad
A team of three young Moroccan students has demonstrated the country’s growing scientific talent on the global stage by achieving remarkable results at the 2025 International Mathematics and Science Olympiad, held in Alor Setar, Malaysia, from October 5 to 9. The participants secured three bronze medals in the individual mathematics......
Russia signals openness to Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara
In a significant turn in global diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow’s readiness to support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, framing it as a legitimate form of self-determination under the United Nations framework. His remarks mark a new phase in Russia’s discourse on the long-standing......