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Contrasting Approaches to the Housing Crisis in Spain

The issue of housing access in Spain has sparked a debate between national and regional leaders, each advocating different strategies to address the crisis. During an event in Seville, where 218 affordable rental homes were handed over to new tenants, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Andalusian......

Morocco’s Eid Sacrifice debate: Sheikh Benhamza calls for balance between faith and public welfare

Sheikh Mustapha Benhamza, a member of Morocco’s Supreme Council of Ulema, has urged a thoughtful and informed approach to discussions surrounding the regulation of Eid al-Adha’s sacrificial ritual. His remarks come in the wake of Morocco’s decision to cancel this year’s Eid sacrifice......

Sardine prices spark debate over market regulation in Morocco

A heated debate over fish prices in Morocco has ignited across social media, shedding light on broader concerns about market regulation and affordability, particularly as Ramadan approaches. The controversy began in Marrakech, where Abdolilah, known as Abdo, launched an initiative to sell sardines at......

Morocco sets unified electricity distribution tariff to boost energy reforms

Morocco’s National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has introduced a unified Medium Voltage Distribution Network Usage Tariff (TURD) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the regulation of the country’s electricity sector. The new tariff, set at 5.92 centimes per kilowatt-hour,......

Morocco eyes global market with medical cannabis exports

Morocco has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by exporting its first shipment of medical hashish, marking a transformative step in the nation’s cannabis industry. In partnership with Swiss pharmaceutical company Medropharm, the shipment successfully arrived at Geneva Airport on February 19,......

Morocco leads new Islamic network for personal data protection

Morocco has assumed the presidency of the newly established Islamic Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities, with Omar Seghrouchni, president of the Moroccan National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), at its helm. This milestone was announced on February 19 in Fez,......

Morocco’s cannabis industry thrives with over 22 new products

More than two years after Morocco legalized cannabis-based products, the industry is experiencing significant growth, marked by the introduction of over 22 innovative, high-quality products. The national market now offers a diverse range of dietary supplements, including cannabis oil, which promotes......

Paris summit on AI governance spotlights global divide

A high-stakes artificial intelligence summit in Paris next week is poised to highlight mounting tensions between different approaches to AI development and regulation. The AI Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, will bring together tech industry leaders and government officials to address critical......

Morocco's interior minister signals upcoming regulation of ride-hailing services

Moroccan Minister of Interior Abdelouafi Laftit addressed the ongoing debate surrounding ride-sharing apps during a House of Councillors meeting on Tuesday, announcing that the government is actively working on solutions to regulate these services. Responding to parliamentary counselor Abdelkader El......