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Urban Roadways Witness Tragic Toll: 23 Lives Lost, 2,726 Injured in a Week's Time

A sobering report released by the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) underscores the grim reality of road accidents in urban areas. Within the span of a single week, from May 27th to June 2nd, a staggering 1,960 traffic collisions occurred within city limits. These collisions resulted in......

Morocco and Catalonia: Strengthening Economic Bonds through Innovation and Partnership

Top business figures and diplomats from Morocco and Catalonia gathered in Casablanca on June 4th to discuss advancing commercial cooperation at the Morocco-Spain Economic Meeting with a Focus on Catalonia. The forum, hosted by Morocco's General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM), aimed to identify......

Diplomatic Negotiations Seek to Ease Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

Top US and Moroccan diplomats held talks this week seeking a resolution to end violence in Gaza and improve dire humanitarian conditions facing Palestinians. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita by phone on Monday to discuss relief efforts and a proposed......

Culture and Creativity: Morocco's Growing Economic Engine Gets an EU Boost

Morocco's up-and-coming cultural sector is set to receive a significant boost thanks to a new €600,000 project backed by the European Union. The four-year initiative aims to empower the nation's creative industries and unleash their untapped economic potential.  Signed this week by......

The Strength of Savings: Morocco's Economic Resilience in 2023

Morocco's national savings rate reached 28.2% of gross domestic product in 2023, up from 26.7% the previous year, according to data from the High Commission for Planning. This increase came despite higher domestic consumption, which grew 7.6% by value last year compared to 7.7% previously.  National......

Moroccan authorities intercept historic 18-tonne cannabis shipment off Casablanca coast

In the early hours of Monday, coordinated efforts between Morocco's Casablanca Prefectural Judicial Police and General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance resulted in the interception of over 18 tonnes of cannabis destined for international export.  Operating from the coastal town of Sidi......

Morocco's Ascent: Spearheading Africa's AI Transformation

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Morocco has emerged as a formidable force, shaping the continent's future through strategic investments and visionary leadership. Aimee Cutrona, the Deputy Head of Mission at the United States Embassy in Morocco, recently shed light......

Nayef Aguerd: A Moroccan Lion in Madrid's Sights

In the bustling world of football transfers, a tantalizing rumor has emerged, one that could potentially reshape the defensive line of one of Spain's heavyweight clubs. Nayef Aguerd, the Moroccan international and West Ham United stalwart, has reportedly caught the eye of Atlético de Madrid,......

OneClickDrive Charts New Terrain with Moroccan Expansion

In a bold stride towards continental dominance, Dubai's leading car rental marketplace, OneClickDrive, has expanded into the vibrant landscape of Morocco. This strategic move not only cements the company's position as a formidable force in the industry but also heralds a new era of seamless mobility......