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US Dominates Morocco's Expanding Butane Market as Import Demands Surge

Morocco's butane gas imports have reached unprecedented levels in early 2024, with the United States emerging as the dominant supplier in this crucial energy market. During the first half of 2024, Morocco imported approximately 1.4 million tons of butane, signaling a significant uptick from the previous......

Morocco's University Enrollment Soars to 1.3 Million as Medical Education Debate Intensifies

Morocco's higher education sector is experiencing significant growth, with university enrollment reaching 1.3 million students for the 2024-2025 academic year, a 5.9% increase from the previous year. Higher Education Minister Abdellatif Miraoui revealed these figures during a recent Chamber of Representatives......

Morocco Eyes Real Estate Wealth Tax to Bolster Universal Social Protection

Morocco is considering the implementation of a tax on real estate wealth as a means to finance its ambitious universal social protection program, according to a recent report by the Arab Reform Initiative. The study, titled "Property Taxes: Missed Opportunities for Funding Universal Social Protection......

Morocco's King Spearheads Major Administrative Overhaul with Key Appointments

In a significant move to enhance governance and local administration, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has orchestrated a sweeping reshuffle of key positions within the country's central and regional administration. The monarch presided over a Council of Ministers meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat,......

Venezuela Appoints Alex Saab as New Industry Minister Amid Political Turmoil

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and close associate, as the new Minister of Industry and National Production. This announcement was made on Friday, following Saab's release from U.S. custody in a high-profile......

Morocco's 2025 Financial Roadmap: King Mohammed VI Unveils Ambitious Plan for Economic Growth and Social Progress

In a significant move towards economic revitalization and social advancement, King Mohammed VI of Morocco presided over a pivotal Council of Ministers meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat. The gathering focused on the nation's 2025 Finance Bill, which outlines a comprehensive strategy to boost Morocco's......

Morocco's Transformation: King Mohammed VI's 25-Year Journey of Modernization

A new documentary, "Le parcours d'un roi - Le Maroc de Mohammed VI" ("The Journey of a King - The Morocco of Mohammed VI"), offers a comprehensive look at King Mohammed VI's quarter-century reign in Morocco. Aired on French public channel Public Sénat, the 56-minute......

Urgent Call for Death Penalty Abolition: CNDH Advocates for Reform in Morocco

In a compelling statement made during a press conference today, Amina Bouayach, the President of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), emphasized the pressing need for the abolition of the death penalty in Morocco. This address coincided with World Day Against the Death Penalty, which this year......

EU Banking Reforms Spark Concern for Vital Moroccan Remittances

The European Union's latest banking regulations, initially designed to address post-Brexit financial concerns, have inadvertently raised alarms in Morocco. These new rules threaten to disrupt a crucial economic lifeline for the North African nation – remittances from its diaspora in Europe. In......