Mauritanian El-Ghassim Wane

Sweden’s SKF Invests $4.9 Mln in Factory in Morocco

SKF, the world’s biggest bearings maker, announced on Monday a $4.9 million investment earmarked for building a manufacturing site in Tangier in Morocco. The Swedish company said the plant will enable it to meet growing demand for magnetic bearings used in turbomachinery and other high-speed applications, including hydrogen gas liquification and for oil-free industrial compressors. […]

Morocco’s King thanks heads of state who sent earthquake rescue teams

King Mohammed VI thanked the heads of state of the UAE, Qatar, Spain, and the UK for the contribution of their rescue teams in the relief efforts after the earthquake. Morocco accepted aid from the four countries following a 7- magnitude earthquake that left around 3000 deaths and destroyed whole villages in the High Atlas […]

UAE suspends visa issuance to 13 countries including Algeria, Libya, Tunisia

The United Arab Emirates has held up issuance of entry visa to 13 countries including Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia reportedly on security grounds. The move, come into effect on November 18, concerns all types of visas, whether professional or tourist. The Gulf country took the decision because of security concern, according to press reports. The […]