First Independent Mena Newspaper
Moroccan MPs have called for the setting up of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the northern town of Fnideq in a bid to combat the smuggling of goods and end the ordeal of the women who carry heavy packages as they cross the border between the city of Sebta, under Spanish control, and Morocco. […]
Morocco has 18 international airports which welcomed in 2019 over 25 million passengers. They are currently capable of handling 40 million travelers. In order to avoid their congestion due to the growing number of tourists visiting the North African kingdom and continuous opening of routes by the airliners, Morocco’s Airport Authority (ONDA) intends to […]
The Polisario has recently threatened to sap the UN-peace process through violating ceasefire in the Sahara. Morocco unrelenting on its sovereignty over all its historical territories has responded so far peacefully by showing the growing support for its territorial integrity especially among African countries. Gambia, on the footsteps of Comoros, has taken its support for […]
French carmaker PSA plans to build on the competitiveness of its Morocco plant to achieve leadership in a car segment of cost-efficient cars, head of PSA Maghreb said. “With Peugeot 208 made in Morocco, we aim at being leaders in this segment. Other beautiful surprises will take place in the future,” said PSA Maghreb director […]
Morocco and Japan have signed three agreements during the 5th session of their joint commission, held this Wednesday, Jan.8,in Rabat. The agreements include a convention on non-double taxation; an agreement on the protection and promotion of investments; and an agreement in the form of an Exchange of Notes under which Japan will donate a batch […]
Morocco’s National Statistics Agency (HCP) and the Italian Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) inked, on Wednesday in Rabat, an agreement aimed at fostering cooperation between the two institutions through the exchange of data and experiences. Speaking to reporters after the signing ceremony, Mr, Gian Carlo Blangiardo, Head of the Italian Institute, said the agreement will broaden […]
Moroccan and Saudi Al Nasr club striker Abderrazak Hamdallah has reportedly signed English Premier League Club Aston Villa and is expected to be presented on January 17. The information, not confirmed neither by the Saudi side nor Villa, is revealed by British football agent John Harriott who is known for a lot of gossip in […]
Morocco’s and Borussia Dortmund’s defender Achraf Hakimi was crowned Africa’s 2019 Youth Player of the Year. The consecration was announced at a ceremony hosted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Hurghada, Egypt, Tuesday. Hakimi expressed pride and happiness to win the “prestigious award.” “Winning the African Youth Player of the Year is a […]
King Mohammed VI is spearheading efforts to safeguard water supply in Morocco through following up a national program in that respect covering 2020-2027 period. To that end, the King chaired a new meeting attended by ministers and top advisors to review the measures taken to ensure regular water supply in the country and address challenges […]
Morocco will scrap the LMD system used mostly in French speaking countries in favor of the bachelor system adopted in English speaking countries as it seeks to improve the efficiency of its education system and help graduates integrate the job market. Bachelor’s will start as of 2020 and are meant to facilitate the enrolment […]