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The Dakhla Atlantic Port, a new powerhouse in Morocco’s maritime strategy and a lever for development, integration, and prosperity across the West African region, was the focus of a roundtable held Wednesday at the UK Parliament in Westminster. The meeting, attended by Morocco’s Ambassador to the UK, Hakim Hajoui, along with several members of both […]
Morocco has been selected as “Country in Focus” at the 2026 European Film Market (EFM), a key industry event that takes place during the Berlinale film festival. With its rich cinematic heritage, internationally acclaimed filmmakers, Morocco has established itself as a dynamic bridge between Africa, the Arab world and Europe, says a EFM in a […]
Morocco’s BCP Group has obtained ISO 37001-2025 certification for its Anti-Bribery Management System, marking a significant milestone in the banking sector’s commitment to transparency and ethical governance, the institution announced following a comprehensive audit conducted July 21-25, 2025. The certification, delivered by Certi-Trust auditors, validates BCP’s compliance with international anti-corruption standards and reflects strategic prioritization […]
Morocco has emerged as a key partner in Washington’s efforts to strengthen security across Africa, according to General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). In an interview with Moroccan outlet Hespress, Anderson said the continent is now a stage for global strategic competition, with Russia and China seeking influence through varied means. The […]
France, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, reiterated, on Wednesday, its “unwavering” position in support of Morocco’s support over its Sahara. Following a meeting with the minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, on the sidelines of his participation in the 4th Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies, the head of French diplomacy, Jean Noël […]
On the high instructions of King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, chaired, on Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, a reception hosted by the Monarch in honor of the members of the U-20 national football team, following their triumph in the 2025 World Cup organized in Chile. The Crown Prince was greeted […]
The Supreme Council of Ulema affirmed that King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has taken note of the Council’s Fatwa on Zakat and granted approval for its public dissemination, the Council said in a statement on Wednesday. The Fatwa will be available online on the Supreme Council of Ulema’s website on Friday, October 24, […]
Algerian Foreign minister Ahmed Attaf spoke on the phone with Russian peer Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday in a desperate move to have Russia veto against the American draft resolution supporting Morocco’s Autonomy plan offered by the Kingdom for the Sahara under its sovereignty. However, Moscow is signaling a shift in its position in favor of […]
Morocco’s Tangier stadium, which will host some matches of the FIFA World Cup 2030, has been equipped with state-of-the art facial recognition technology (FRT) system, according to local press reports. The FRT system is a key part of the stadium’s security architecture, with about 900 surveillance cameras already installed in and outside the stadium. The […]
Morocco’s draft finance bill for 2026, presented to the Parliament by Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah, outlines an ambitious roadmap to sustain growth while preserving fiscal stability. The plan projects GDP growth at 4.6%, inflation contained at 2%, and a budget deficit reduced to 3% of GDP, alongside a public debt ratio of 66%. […]