Casablanca marathon prepares for 16th edition with 7,000 runners and new features
The 16th International Casablanca Marathon, scheduled for October 26, will gather more than 7,000 national and international athletes, organizers confirmed. Hosted by the Association des Coureurs du Grand Casablanca (ACGC), the event will feature a full marathon of 42.195 kilometers, a half marathon of 21.097 kilometers, and a team relay for......
MENA shifts toward renewables, nuclear, and gas as energy demand surges
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a new report analyzing energy diversification strategies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The report highlights that MENA has become one of the fastest-growing contributors to global electricity demand since 2000, with demand tripling by 2024. This surge is driven by rising population,......
Morocco advances green hydrogen strategy with $31.2 billion investment in southern regions
The Moroccan government has taken a significant step forward in its green hydrogen ambitions, with the successful completion of the preliminary phase of the “Chbika 1” project. This milestone was announced during a steering committee meeting on the “Morocco Offer” for green hydrogen, chaired by Head of Government Aziz......
Moroccan police intercept over 76,000 ecstasy pills at Nador port in anti-drug operation
Moroccan police and customs officers successfully seized a significant shipment of ecstasy at the Port of Nador, uncovering 76,841 pills concealed inside boxes of food products in a utility vehicle arriving from Europe. The joint operation, led by Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), took place on Wednesday and......
Repeated burglaries target Joelle Mardinian’s French residence, raising security concerns
Joelle Mardinian, a prominent Lebanese beauty entrepreneur, has fallen victim to a burglary for the third time at her residence in southern France. The series of break-ins has sparked concerns about security in affluent neighborhoods and the risks faced by high-profile individuals. The latest incident involved the theft of luxury handbags......
Threat of new strikes looms over Madrid airport after security staff walkout
Madrid-Barajas Airport, Spain’s busiest hub, faces renewed threats of industrial action as another group of workers considers striking just days after a three-day stoppage by security staff caused severe delays and disrupted thousands of passengers. The SICA union, which represents airport operation assistants, has warned of potential......
Boycott calls intensify against World Forum of Women for Peace over Israeli participation
Female activists and organizations in Morocco, including the Justice and Development Party's women's wing, have demanded a boycott of the upcoming World Forum of Women for Peace, accusing it of legitimizing Israeli actions in Gaza. The forum, scheduled to take place in Essaouira from September 19 to 21, is organized by Women Warriors......
Moroccan NGO calls for stronger laws after young woman’s suicide linked to online abuse
A Moroccan women’s rights organization has condemned the rise of digital violence following the tragic suicide of a young woman in Khenifra, urging stronger legal action to address the pervasive issue of online harassment and blackmail. The victim, Wafaa, a young student from a modest family living on the outskirts of Khenifra, took......
Moroccan youth mobilize nationwide protest, demand urgent reforms in education and healthcare
Morocco’s youth are rising in defiance of systemic neglect, vowing to no longer accept deteriorating public services. On September 27 and 28, they will stage coordinated protests across the country, calling for urgent reforms in education and healthcare, sectors they deem critical for national dignity and development. The movement,......
Casablanca court sentences activist Saida El Alami to three years in prison
The Court of First Instance in Casablanca has sentenced Moroccan blogger and human rights activist Saida El Alami to three years in prison and fined her MAD 20,000 ($2,000). The verdict, handed down on Tuesday, follows charges of “insulting a legally constituted organization,” “spreading false allegations,” and “contempt......
Morocco strengthens ties with China as Bourita prepares for key visit
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita is set to visit China on September 19-20, following an invitation from his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between the two nations, particularly as Morocco positions itself as a key ally of China in Africa and the Arab world. The trip comes......
Biotech breakthroughs to take center stage at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai
The fusion of biology and technology is reshaping the future of health, and GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai is set to showcase the boldest innovations in biotech. From October 13 to 17, the event will host pioneers who are blurring the boundaries between medicine and cutting-edge technology, unveiling breakthroughs that promise to redefine healthcare. Brain......
Morocco urges Apple users to update devices amid critical security threat
Morocco’s National Defense Administration has issued an urgent call for Apple users to update their devices immediately following the discovery of severe security vulnerabilities. These flaws, described as "critical" in both scope and impact, have been found across multiple Apple operating systems, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS,......
Morocco urges Arab banks to unite against global economic challenges
Morocco has called for greater cooperation among Arab central banks to confront shared economic challenges. Speaking at the 49th meeting of Arab central bank governors in Tunisia, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri emphasized that collaboration is essential to address global shocks affecting political, economic, and trade sectors. In......
Morocco sets new record with 745,000 tons of tomato exports, ranks third globally
Morocco has achieved a historic milestone in its agricultural sector, exporting 745,000 tons of tomatoes during the 2024/25 season, a record-breaking figure despite challenges posed by drought and labor shortages. This achievement solidifies Morocco’s position as the third-largest tomato exporter globally, following Mexico and the Netherlands. According......