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Morocco is repositioning itself in the European cruise tourism market, driven by the new Casablanca maritime terminal and the assets of Tangier and Agadir, according to an analysis by Finances News Hebdo. Benefiting from a strategic location at the crossroads of major maritime routes, the Kingdom combines internationally known port cities with cultural, historical and […]
On the occasion of Youth Day, celebrated this Friday July 21, King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 667 individuals convicted by various courts across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. The Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon, who are either detained or serving […]
The United States has eased its fertilizer restrictions on Morocco to manage a supply emergency, but the Kingdom could also become a key source of purified phosphoric acid—a crucial product tied to growing competition with China over battery production, supply chain integrity, and access to critical minerals, says Washington Institute for Near East Policy. In […]
Morocco’s Directorate General of Information Systems Security (DGSSI) issued a bulletin this week warning of critical vulnerabilities affecting several Apple products, rating both the risk and potential impact as critical. The advisory came from the agency’s cyberattack monitoring and response center, which operates under the National Defense Administration. The bulletin covers iOS and iPadOS versions […]
Willfar Information Technology, a Chinese specialist in smart grids and the Internet of Things (IoT), has set up an industrial subsidiary in Casablanca tasked with driving the company’s expansion in energy, smart water management, and computing power across Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan subsidiary joins Willfar’s growing international network, which includes existing branches […]
Adam Bresnu is the first Moroccan and Arab golfer to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur Championship 2026 held lately at the historic Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The 22-year-old Texas Tech University standout delivered an exceptional, milestone-setting performance during the 126th edition of the U.S. prestigious amateurs tournament. Bresnu advanced through a […]
Members of Libya’s 4+4 Committee have initialled a draft final agreement aimed at overcoming obstacles to the UN-facilitated political roadmap and advancing the country’s electoral process. The agreement was initialed this Thursday August 20, following a series of meetings to address key political and electoral issues. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said […]
The Moroccan National Institute for the Training of Prison Administration Staff, affiliated with the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Rehabilitation, has become the first training institution in Africa and the Arab world to receive accreditation from the American Correctional Association. The Moroccan training institute has earned American recognition thanks to ongoing support from the […]
On the 73rd anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 935 individuals, 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 detained or serving […]
Morocco’s budget deficit stood at 50.5 billion dirhams at the end of July 2026, down from 54.7 billion dirhams a year earlier, as revenue growth of 28.2 billion dirhams outpaced a 23.9 billion dirham rise in spending. The figures come from the latest bulletin on the Treasury’s charges and resources situation, produced by the Ministry […]