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Morocco has reiterated its unwavering support to the unity and sovereignty of Yemen and to the security of its territories. The supportive stand was voiced by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita during a phone call Friday with his Yemeni peer Afrah Al-Zouba. During the talks, Bourita also expressed backing to the Presidential Council and the […]
Givaudan, a multinational manufacturer of fragrance based in Zurich, has opened a development hub in Casablanca, consolidating its presence in the North African Kingdom. The new centre, which targets Maghreb, West Africa and South Asia markets, includes modern application and perfumery laboratories, alongside a development department and office space, enabling faster innovation across Fabric Care, […]
Moroccan-born Foley artist Sanaa Kelley and her studio Reel Foley Sound won her second Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) for her work on “Spider-Noir” at the 78th Emmy Awards in September 2026. Foley is the art of recreating everyday sound effects in a studio and […]
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente defended Madrid’s cooperation with Morocco, saying declassified government documents did not support claims that Rabat had organized the mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July. The comments came as Spain’s opposition parties intensified criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s handling of the crisis, after the […]
Morocco is expanding its trade routes to European market in a bid to enable its exportations of goods and agricultural produce more maritime corridors and the possibility to avoid crossing Spanish overland trade routes. Dutch shipping company WEC Lines is preparing to launch an enhanced weekly container service, connecting the port of Nador to the […]
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has delivered a direct response to Spanish claims over the 2030 World Cup final, asserting that the decisive match will take place at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, near Casablanca. “The province of Benslimane will have the honor of hosting the final of […]
Algeria on Thursday announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, citing a series of unspecified “provocative or hostile” actions by Abu Dhabi and claiming it had exhausted all avenues to preserve bilateral ties. The Foreign Ministry summoned the UAE ambassador, gave him 48 hours to leave, and offered no concrete evidence, […]
Morocco rejected being used as a scapegoat in Spain’s political football following the migration crisis that saw tens of thousands cross into the occupied city of Ceuta on July 30. In a detailed statement released by the Foreign Ministry, Morocco underscored its deliberate choice to pursue a partnership grounded in mutual respect and shared interests […]
Liberia reiterated on Thursday in Rabat its unwavering position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. This stance was expressed by Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, following talks with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. She also emphasized that Liberia, as a non-permanent member of the […]
The Dutch government has approved Morocco’s purchase of two uncrewed surface vessels, or drone ships, in a deal valued at 13 million euros ($15.2 million), media outlet, The Defense Post, reported. The vessels, known as USVs (uncrewed surface vessels), would strengthen the Royal Moroccan Navy’s capabilities in mine countermeasures and anti-submarine warfare, the media said. […]