UNSG personal envoy Kohler Laayoune

Morocco rejects Fitch Rating report on banking sector

Morocco’s central bank has efficient and effective regulatory control of the banking sector contrary to what Fitch rating claimed in a recent report, said head of the bank Abdellatif Jouahri. The central bank governor, who was speaking to reporters, said Fitch was wrong in its conclusions that run contrary to what other international rating agencies […]

Hapag-Lloyd Company expands presence in Morocco, most attractive market in North Africa

One of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, Hapag-Lloyd, opened its own offices in Morocco on Thursday, September 16 as part of its development strategy in the refrigerated container transport sector.   The international container transportation company announced the opening of more offices in Morocco to keep up with a growing demand as the North […]

Iraq cancels imprisonment sentence of British national accused of smuggling antiquities

An Iraqi court has overturned the conviction and 15-year sentence handed to a British pensioner last month for antiquities smuggling, the defense of the pensioner has said, Arab News reports. Lawyer Thaer Saoud told AFP Tuesday the Court of Cassation overturned the conviction of his client James Fitton who is expected to be freed. “We […]