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Morocco Bans Niqab, Burqa for Security Reasons

Moroccan authorities have warned tailors and vendors of niqab and burqa to cease manufacturing and selling the full veil garment for security reasons, local media said. Although the Interior Ministry has not yet commented on the ban, several vendors and tailors of the burqa in different towns and cities received verbal and written warnings to […]

Egypt: Businesswomen Get EBRD Support

National Bank of Egypt (NBE,) largest commercial bank in the North African country, has launched “Women in Business (WIB)” program aimed at strengthening the role of women entrepreneurs in the Egyptian economy This initiative has gained the full support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) which helps NBE to provide a comprehensive […]

UK earmarks over €4 Bln for boosting trade ties with Morocco

The UK government has dedicated £4 billion (€4.7 bn) for strengthening further trade exchanges and economic cooperation with Morocco, a longstanding friend and partner of the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by UK Export Finance (UKEF), a government agency which appointed a new International Export Finance Executive (IEFE) in Casablanca. Up to £4bn is […]