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Morocco Seeks New Development Model to Address Regional Disparities

The Moroccan government announced the upcoming setting up of a ministerial committee to review the current development model, which has so far failed to curb regional disparities. The launch of the committee was announced by Head of the Government Saad Eddine El Othmani at the Weekly Government Council. He explained that the new body will […]

Morocco, Israel pave way for cooperation in aerospace industries

Morocco and Israel signed a partnership agreement that will help attract investments by Israeli civilian and defense aerospace giant IAI’s. The deal was signed in Rabat by industry minister Ryad Mezzour and head of IAI’s Amir Peretz. “This is a strategic partnership…that paves the way for a win-win aerospace industrial cooperation,” said Mezzour, adding that […]

Morocco-Canada direct flights to resume starting Oct. 29

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Friday that direct flights between Casablanca and Montreal will resume starting October 29. Passengers will now be able to take daily direct flights operated by B.787 Dreamliner aircrafts, the airline said in a statement. The resumption of this regular route comes following a two-month suspension. The […]