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The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced the formal launch of two complementary programs — Autocar Sûr and the fleet renewal program for rural and long-distance passenger and freight transport — effective from June 1, 2026, through the dedicated digital platform tajdid-hadira.narsa.gov.ma. The announcement formalizes a long-awaited activation of vehicle safety and modernization incentives […]
Mauritania has validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and formally joined the World Health Organization’s SPECS 2030 initiative, marking a significant policy milestone in its healthcare reform agenda. The plan is designed to expand equitable, sustainable and quality eye care services nationwide, addressing needs across the full continuum of care from prevention and […]
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi unveiled Morocco’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup at an official press conference on Tuesday, selecting a group that combines the proven core of the 2022 Qatar generation with a significant influx of new talent drawn from Europe’s top leagues. The squad’s architecture reflects a deliberate balance between the […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to world-class Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla for successfully climbing the adjacent peaks of Everest and Lhotse in a single push. “I have learned with immense pride of your remarkable sporting achievement in successfully climbing the adjacent peaks of Everest and Lhotse, a first for a Moroccan […]
The global surge of jet fuel prices and operational cost has forced many global and regional carriers, including Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc to scale back flights temporarily. Morocco’s RAM was no exception as it temporarily halted flights to 12 destinations in Africa and Europe citing high jet fuel costs and low demands. RAM suspended flights […]
Construction of Morocco’s Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca is accelerating, with builders working around the clock to deliver what is set to become the largest football stadium in the world, according to reports by Reuters, EFE and Spanish media. Field reports from Reuters showed that the 115,000‑seat venue, central to Morocco’s bid to host […]
Morocco-EU cooperation is gaining momentum with the EU backing of three new projects aimed at boosting creative & creative industries (CCIs) in the Kingdom. On Tuesday, Moroccan minister of Youth & Culture Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and EU ambassador to Morocco Dimiter Tzantchev presided over in Rabat the signing ceremony of these selected initiatives designed to […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, 10 Dhu’l-Hijja 1447 AH, corresponding to May 27, 2026, at ‘Ahl Fès’ Mosque in Rabat. In the sermon that followed the Eid prayer, the Imam emphasized the […]
On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, celebrated this Wednesday May 27 in Morocco, King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, granted pardon to 1,376 people, sentenced by the different Moroccan courts, the Justice Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon, who are either […]
Morocco has surpassed South Africa to become the continent’s leading industrial economy, according to the Africa Industrialization Index 2025 (AII) released by the African Development Bank , alongside the very first Africa Industrial Investment Barometer (AfIIB), developed by WITBA Invest SA in partnership with Trendeo, during a panel organized on the sidelines of the AfDB […]