In a recent crackdown, German authorities apprehended Abdel Hamid, a 33-year-old self-proclaimed Moroccan preacher, who gained notoriety on TikTok for his controversial fundraising efforts. The BBC reported that Hamid, who engaged a youthful audience on both religious and secular topics, had purportedly solicited donations to support mosques......

The music world is mourning the untimely death of Liam Payne, a former member of the globally renowned boyband One Direction. The 31-year-old singer tragically fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, leaving fans and fellow musicians in shock. In a heartfelt statement, Payne's bandmates Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson,......

In a landmark achievement for Morocco's financial landscape, Lamia Merzouki, Deputy CEO of Casablanca Finance City (CFC), has been elected President of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC). This significant development was announced during the WAIFC's Annual General Meeting held in Tokyo on October 15, with......

Morocco has been designated as "partly free," scoring 54 out of 100, in the recent "Freedom on the Net" report released by the international NGO Freedom House. This annual evaluation analyzes internet freedom across 72 countries, encompassing nearly 87% of the global online populace. The report categorizes nations into......

Universal Studios has announced that its highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park will officially open on May 22, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. This park marks the company's fourth theme park and is part of a sprawling 750-acre development, making it the largest of Universal's properties. Epic Universe will feature five themed worlds:......

Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, emphasized the growing international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for Sahara during a Fourth Committee session of the UN General Assembly in New York. He highlighted that over 100 member states across various regions endorse the plan, including key global actors such......

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that the conflict in Gaza is “not over” following the reported death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Despite Western leaders expressing optimism that Sinwar's demise could pave the way for an end to the year-long war, Netanyahu emphasized that the military operations would......

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) has launched the first direct flight connecting Morocco and Iceland, operated by the low-cost airline Play Airlines. This new route, starting October 17, will offer two weekly flights between Marrakech and Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. This significant development marks the first direct air......

In a surprising turn of events, Yahya Sinwar, the elusive leader of Hamas, was killed by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers during what appeared to be a routine operation rather than a targeted assassination. This incident marks the culmination of a year-long manhunt, characterized by extensive intelligence efforts and advanced technology,......

Morocco aims to increase its vehicle production to one million units per year by 2025, up from the current 700,000, as part of its ambitious automotive industry growth strategy. During a recent media briefing at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, praised the performance of Spanish automotive factories but raised......

Morocco's industrial sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 25 years, positioning the country as a major player in global manufacturing and trade. Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, speaking at the second edition of Morocco's National Industry Day, highlighted the nation's impressive progress in industrial......

In a significant diplomatic move, Morocco has reiterated its unwavering support for the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) territorial claims over three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf. The declaration was made during a session of the United Nations General Assembly's Fourth Committee in New York. Omar Hilale, Morocco's Permanent......

The international community's growing support for Morocco's autonomy initiative reflects a widespread endorsement of the Kingdom's vision for the future of Sahara, according to Omar Hilale, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Speaking before the UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee in New York,......