Jallal-Toufiq

Moroccan & Israeli Universities to Strengthen Cooperation in Scientific Research

Ways of enhancing partnership between Moroccan and Israeli universities and research institutions were at the center of talks held Monday in Rabat, between Moroccan minister of higher education & scientific research, Abdellatif Miraoui and Israeli Minister of regional cooperation, Issawi Frej. The two ministers also discussed cooperation prospects in new technologies, digitalization and artificial intelligence […]

Tunisia to Lay-off 5000 State Employees in 2017

Cash-strapped Tunisia announced that it would cut 5000 public sector jobs starting from this year in a bid to reduce government spending, said Minister of Public Functions Abid Briki. Briki said that the move is dictated by the need to pay Tunisia’s massive debt, which requires narrowing the budget deficit and reducing the public sector […]

Morocco successfully sells 1 billion euro in dual-tranche bond

Morocco has completed a successful sale of a 1 billion euro two tranche bond with 5.5 year and 10 year maturity at a rate of 1.375% and 2% respectively, in a deal that reflects the trust enjoyed by the country among international financial institutions despite the difficult context of the pandemic. Demand on the bond […]