WB president David-Malpass

Drone Industry: BlueBird firm sets up production plant in Morocco

Morocco is strengthening its defense and deterrence capabilities by acquiring new military technology, enabling the North African Kingdom to address threats to its national security and regional peace. Moroccan lawmakers have already passed laws allowing the setting up of joint ventures in the defense industry as the country aspires to reduce its dependence on the […]

Morocco to rent Samir refinery storage platforms

The judge supervising the liquidation of the Samir refinery has accepted a state offer to rent its storage platforms in order to secure Morocco’s oil needs at a particular context of low prices. The oil storage crisis has sent oil prices plunging to below 5 dollars and prompting production cuts, which may gradually raise the […]

INTERPOL-wanted French national of Algerian origin arrested in Marrakech

A French national of Algerian origin, residing illegally in Morocco, has been arrested in Marrakech Friday for allegedly engaging in reckless driving that endangered road users and for identity fraud. An INTEREPOL database check revealed that the suspect is the subject of an international wanted notice issued by French judicial authorities for his alleged involvement […]