First Independent Mena Newspaper
Despite major challenges, the MENA region can capitalize on the opportunities provided by the strengthening of global economy and provide a better, more equitable, and prosperous future for its citizens, says a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The region’s highly educated and tech-savvy youth have tremendous potential to spur growth if given […]
Moroccan and Algerian nationals are planning yet a new initiative to put pressure on Algiers to open the borders, kept sealed since 1994. This time, activists have called for a march departing from the border towns of Maghnia in Algeria and Oujda in Morocco to the border crossing of Zouj Bghal on July 22, Moroccan […]
The Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) an offshoot of the domestic intelligence agency (DGST) proceeded to the arrest of seven extremists who recruited fighters for the terrorist IS group. The Jihadist cell was busted in the localities of Zaouiat Cheikh, Oulad teima and Marrakech as part of pro-active counter-terrorism operation, authorities said in a […]
Moroccan low-cost airline, Air Arabia, launched a direct air route between Agadir and Birmingham with the aim of attracting more British tourists to Morocco’s Atlantic tourist hub. The new air link will help boost tourist arrivals to Agadir, which, together with Marrakech, accounted for 60% of tourist nights spent in the Kingdom. Agadir-Birmingham flights are […]
Morocco constitutes a civilizational model of social coexistence between different cultures and religions, said Tuesday in Rabat, former Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos. “Morocco has always been a nation respectful of the alliance of civilizations, and a land of coexistence between different cultures and religions that have contributed effectively to the country’s richness and […]
Morocco has voiced its readiness to contribute to all initiatives seeking to enhance further Chinese-Arab partnership, based on the principle of respect of the States’ sovereignty and non-interference in their internal affairs. Addressing the 8th China-Arab States cooperation forum held Tuesday in Beijing, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said the reinforcement of partnership between China […]
Morocco ranks as the first African fisheries producer and the 13th globally, the UN FAO said in a recent report. China topped the ranking followed by Indonesia, the US, Russia, Peru, India and Japan, shows the report dubbed The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture. Morocco and China remain the largest exporters of Octopus, the […]
The number of tourists visiting Morocco between January and May increased 9% to 4.1 million compared with the same period last year. International tourist arrivals rose 15% while Moroccans living abroad visiting their homeland dropped 1%, the tourism ministry said in its latest statistics. Arrivals from main tourist emitting markets showed a 16% increase in […]
Morocco, which is the only African country having both the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines, is continuously modernizing its naval defense capabilities to protect its water and deter enemies. But the Algerian military Generals, who are tightening their grip on the country on the verge of implosion due to deep sociopolitical crisis, are getting hedgy whenever […]
Morocco has suggested hosting the Spanish super cup between Barcelona and Sevilla in a single match in a neutral stadium instead of two matches as has been the tradition. The option has been boosted by the approval of the concept by La Liga and the Spanish football association as the two teams’ schedule is busy […]