Casablanca unveils state-of-the-art cruise terminal to boost tourism
His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurated a newly constructed cruise terminal at Casablanca Port, a major step in elevating Morocco's tourism sector and positioning the city as a global hub for cruise traffic. The modern facility represents a crucial component of an ambitious restructuring program for the Casablanca Port Complex. Developed......
Morocco champions Africa’s digital future at WTO forum
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva, Omar Zniber, reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to advancing inclusive digital development across Africa. Speaking at the 2025 World Trade Organization Public Forum, Zniber highlighted Morocco’s role in promoting robust digital......
India seeks to deepen defense ties with Morocco during official visit by Rajnath Singh
India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is set to embark on a four-day visit to Morocco, signaling New Delhi’s growing interest in strengthening its defense and industrial partnerships across Africa. The trip underscores India’s ambition to expand its footprint in the region, offering strategic alternatives to other global......
Italy and Morocco mark 200 years of diplomacy with renewed focus on stability and growth
Italy’s ambassador to Morocco, Pasquale Salzano, has highlighted the growing ties between Rome and Rabat, positioning Morocco as a key partner in Italy's Mediterranean and Africa strategies. With 2025 marking the bicentennial of diplomatic relations, the partnership is being celebrated as both a historical renewal and a forward-looking......
Morocco calls on Israel to label Polisario as a terrorist group, urging stronger ties
Moroccan diplomat Chaimae Bouazzaoui has called on Israel to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, describing the ongoing month as an opportune moment to deepen Morocco-Israel relations. Writing for Israel Hayom, Bouazzaoui highlighted the significance of November, marking the anniversaries of Morocco’s 1975 Green......
Kazakhstan positions itself as a global interfaith mediator at Astana congress
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on September 17, emphasizing the urgency of dialogue, tolerance, and collective responsibility amid escalating global crises. His address positioned Kazakhstan as a leader in “spiritual diplomacy,” advocating......
AtlantaSanad unveils ‘Assia,’ Morocco’s first AI-powered insurance assistant
AtlantaSanad Assurance has launched Assia, Morocco’s first artificial intelligence-based insurance assistant, marking a milestone for the country’s insurance sector. Assia is designed to provide personalized, real-time customer service 24/7, offering seamless access to insurance services beyond traditional office hours. The AI......
Morocco’s social economy drives heritage preservation and local development
Morocco’s social economy and handicrafts sector plays a vital role in safeguarding local heritage while fostering economic growth, said Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second Regional Exhibition of Social and Solidarity Economy in Ouarzazate,......
Morocco-France economic forum to spotlight southern provinces as investment hub
The Morocco-France Economic Forum will convene in Dakhla on October 9, bringing together over 50 French companies, including several CAC 40 giants, to explore Morocco’s southern provinces as a rising investment destination. The forum aims to deepen bilateral ties and highlight new opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure,......
Taqa Morocco posts 17% profit drop in first half of 2025
Taqa Morocco, the operator of the Jorf Lasfar coal-fired power plant, has reported a 17% drop in net profit for the first half (H1) of 2025. Net profit fell to MAD 437 million ($48.7 million), down from MAD 526 million ($58.6 million) in the same period last year. The decrease was largely attributed to lower operating income and adverse external......
Teen’s body found in Tesla linked to viral musician sparks investigation
Police in Los Angeles are investigating the mysterious death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to viral musician d4vd (David Anthony Burke). The decomposed remains were found on September 8 in Hollywood Hills, months after Rivas was reported missing from Lake Elsinore in April 2024.......
Trump escalates criticism of Ilhan Omar after failed censure vote in congress
President Donald Trump launched a renewed attack on Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her country of birth, Somalia, after the House of Representatives narrowly rejected an effort to censure her and strip her of committee roles. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed Omar as “awful” and argued she should face......
Little Pepe raises $25M, launches mega giveaway to boost presale interest
Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a rising meme coin built on a Layer-2 blockchain, has garnered significant attention in the cryptocurrency market. The project, designed for faster transactions and lower fees compared to Ethereum’s mainnet, has raised over $25 million in its presale and introduced a Mega Giveaway worth 15 ETH to engage its growing......
EBRD grants €10M loan to boost youth entrepreneurship in Morocco
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €10 million loan to Fondation Arrawaj, one of Morocco’s leading microfinance institutions. The financing aims to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses, particularly in regions affected by the Al Haouz 2023 earthquake, to address persistent challenges......
Joelle Mardinian’s call for vigilance sparks debate on security in France
A new wave of concern grips southern France as prominent beauty entrepreneur Joelle Mardinian breaks her silence about a series of burglaries targeting her home. In a powerful Instagram post, Mardinian shared her harrowing experience of narrowly escaping harm during an armed break-in, urging followers to remain vigilant year-round. She emphasized,......