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The new cruise terminal of the port of Casablanca, inaugurated Thursday by King Mohammed VI, is an international-standard facility that will elevate the city’s tourism offering and appeal and support the promotion of cruise activity at the port. With investments of around MAD 720 million, this project is part of the restructuring and development program […]
On Thursday, King Mohammed VI oversaw the inauguration and inspection of several major projects forming part of the redevelopment of the Casablanca Port Complex, designed to enhance the city’s economic vitality and tourism potential. With an estimated investment of 5 billion dirhams, the initiative features the development of a new fishing port, a shipyard, a […]
Preparations are underway for the Morocco-France Economic Forum, scheduled to take place on October 9 in Dakhla, under the theme “Towards New Perspectives for the Development of the Morocco-France Economic Partnership.” The event aims to inject fresh momentum into bilateral economic cooperation and spotlight the strategic potential of Morocco’s southern regions, L’Economiste reported. France has […]
Morocco’s national football team has moved up one place to 11th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, released Thursday, edging closer to its best-ever position of 10th, achieved in November 1998. According to FIFA, the Atlas Lions earned the promotion after winning eight of their last nine matches since the previous rankings update in July. […]
When there is only one offer on the UN negotiating table, there is one way to go. This is true for the Algerian regime, the main stakeholder in the Sahara conflict. It is urged to negotiate peace terms on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara or face international sanctions. As the […]
Moroccan business leader Mohamed El Kettani, CEO of Attijariwafa Bank, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s “Sustainability Leaders 2025,” a list highlighting 126 executives shaping the transition to greener economies across the region. Ranked 11th in the banking sector, El Kettani earned recognition for spearheading initiatives that integrate sustainability into financial operations. Notably, Attijariwafa […]
Brig. General Jacob Middleton, Commanding General of U.S. Space Forces Africa, has visited Rabat for his first official engagement with Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi. The visit underscored the strong U.S.-Morocco partnership and highlighted opportunities for future cooperation in space and defense, said Wednesday the U.S. embassy on […]
Moroccan Khadija Bendam was appointed as president of the International Nuclear Society Council (INSC) during its General Assembly held in Vienna as part of the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). With this election, Bendam becomes the first woman to hold this prestigious position within the INSC, marking a historic milestone […]
Nador’s police launched an investigation on Wednesday following the discovery of 76,841 ecstasy-type psychotropic pills hidden inside a cargo vehicle that had arrived from a European port. The seizure, carried out by National Police and Customs officers at the city’s port, prompted the Regional Judicial Police Brigade to open a probe under the supervision of […]
Morocco has promised to deliver the best and most exciting tournament in the history of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, sponsored by TotalEnergies, will run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, with matches staged across six cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Fès, Tangier, Marrakech, and […]