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Abdurrahman, 30, graduated from college two years ago. Immediately after graduation he started the grueling job search process. First he applied for the public sector and took part in many hiring competitions but failed in them all. Then he sent his résumé to private employers but most of the time he received no answer and […]
In February 2012, the European Parliament approved proposals to reduce restrictions on agricultural and fisheries exports from Morocco into the EU, and to allow Morocco to participate in EU single market programs (on competitiveness and innovation, customs, transport). A few days later, on 1 March 2012, a free trade area (FTA) in industrial goods was […]
Tunisia’s government has blocked the launch of a new airline company dubbed “Jasmin Airways” which was initially set to operate early 2013. The Tunisian ministry of transport did not grant the new airline operating rights, apparently fearing tough competition and seeking to protect flag carrier Tunisair (TU) suffering deep losses. “The creation of Jasmin Airways […]
Barack Obama won the presidential race and will lead his country for four more years. Although the presidential race was very tight and some even feared a recount of votes, Obama gleaned 332 electoral votes while his challenger Republican Mitt Romney got only 206, according to the results available, as vote counting is still ongoing. […]
The Moroccan city of Marrakesh, known for its enchanting charm that attracts tourists from all over the world, was elected by the 19th World Travel Awards (WTA) as “Africa’s Leading Destination” for 2012. The WTA which has just unveiled the leading travel brands in Africa for 2012 pointed out that the ancient medina of Marrakech […]
Tunisia has approved the renewal for an additional three year period of the Sfax offshore exploration permit awarded to Eurogas International Inc. and its joint venture partner, Atlas Worldwide Exploration Ltd (“APEX”). Under this first renewal period that will extend from December 9, 2012 to December 8, 2015, the exploration corporation will have to drill […]
The new Libyan leaders, who ousted Muammar Gaddafi, have granted over $ 20 million to the Syrian opposition and rebels fighting the tyrannical regime of Bachar Al Assad and his repressive forces. A financial statement released by the Syrian National Council (SNC) and posted in its Web site shows that the Libyan government, which itself […]
The EU has issued lately its revised import preference scheme – known as the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) – for developing countries most in need which will take effect from 1 January 2014. The new list of beneficiaries from GSP does not include North African countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco & Tunisia. With […]
Known for being a right of the poor, Zakat is a compulsory donation that has to be given by any Muslim from whatever income was earned during the year. This sum which corresponds to 2.5 % of the Muslim’s assets must be worth at least 85g of gold. From a religious point of view many […]
Secrertary General of the main Algerian trade union, l’Union Générale des Travailleurs Algériens or General Union of Algerian Workers, has called on authorities to encourage the consumption of Algeria-made products to reduce the country’s imports bill that stands at some of $ 60 billion. The UGTA Secretary General, Abdelmajid Sidi Said, argued in remarks to […]