OIC 50th anniversary

Egypt Mulls Licensing 4th Mobile Operator

The Egyptian telecom authorities mull launching international tenders for a 4th mobile licence by 2013 despite opposition from existing operators Mobinil, Vodafone and Etisalat Misr. The Egyptian government says the move is part of its efforts to develop the telecom sector which has made outstanding growth in the past two years, especially after the 2011 […]

Geneva: Morocco calls for immediate, comprehensive, sustainable cessation of Israeli war on Gaza

Morocco has called for the immediate, comprehensive, and sustainable cessation of the Israeli war on Gaza during the high-level segment of the ongoing 55th session of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC), chaired by the North African Kingdom. “Gaza is experiencing an unprecedented crisis and a humanitarian catastrophe that the international community can no longer ignore. […]

Morocco Could Leave EU’s Tax Haven Grey List in 2020

Morocco was maintained in the EU’s tax haven grey list but could soon leave it this year as it implements reforms to conform to EU standards. The grey list includes countries which are given time to reform their tax regimes and improve fiscal transparency. Morocco could leave that list pending on the results of an […]