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Indian Defense Firm MKU Plans Night-Vision and Body-Armor Plant Near Casablanca

India defense company MKU Ltd. has announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Nouaceur, Morocco, for the local production of electro-optics (EO) and armor solutions. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Indian company at the Marrakesh Air Show (Oct.07-10). Its Moroccan plant will serve as MKU’s base for exports to the African continent. […]

Moroccan police arrest Interpol-wanted French, Swedish nationals

Marrakech police arrested on Friday evening a French national wanted internationally for attempted murder. Carried out in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), the arrest was based on an international warrant issued by French judicial authorities. The 25-year-old suspect was in Morocco illegally and was apprehended during a routine search. A suspected […]

Morocco’s efficient response under the spotlight of international media

Professional and credible international media on the ground in the earthquake affected areas in Morocco are witnessing the colossal efforts undertaken by authorities to rescue and shelter the people who lost their relatives and homes. “Overall the Moroccan government’s response has been reasonably effective,” wrote Peter Beaumont, a Guardian journalist specilized in covering disasters. While […]