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Lockheed Martin announced that the first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet destined for the Royal Moroccan Air Force has successfully completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s ongoing airpower modernization program. The aircraft is now progressing through flight testing ahead of its eventual delivery. The F-16 Block 72 represents the newest […]
Moroccan citizens hold more valid residence permits in the European Union than any other non-EU nationality, according to the latest data released by Eurostat, the European statistical office. At the end of last year, more than 2.23 million Moroccans were legally residing in EU member states with valid residence permits, placing them ahead of Turkish […]
The Marrakech Airshow opens on Wednesday 7 October with a strong US military and defense industry presence. The four-day event runs until 10 October at the Royal Air Force base in Marrakech. Held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, it brings together military officials, defense companies, aircraft manufacturers and civil aviation leaders from […]
Fitch agency has affirmed that Attijariwafa Bank acquisition of a 55.2% stake in Société Générale’s Ghanaian subsidiary will not affect its BB+ rating assigned to the Moroccan Bank with stable outlook. The acquisition is likely to be ratings neutral for the Moroccan bank, Fitch says. Société Générale Ghana (SGG) had assets of less than USD1 […]
Switzerland is considering boosting technical cooperation with Morocco on renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels, according to a report issued by the Swiss Federal Council. The North African Kingdom has been identified by this European country as a priority partner for technical cooperation in renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels to bolster its the long-term energy security. […]
US Oshkosh Defense company has announced it received an order from Royal Moroccan armed forces for 50 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 50 MN573 heavy-duty trailers designed and manufactured in partnership with Broshuis B.V. The order also includes associated parts, services, and training, advancing Morocco’s investment in strategic heavy-equipment transport capabilities. The first […]
Amnesty International has criticized members of the Spanish Armed Forces for subjecting migrants in the occupied enclave of Ceuta to torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. In a report based on a field investigation conducted between 10 and 15 September, the rights organization said it documented a pattern of serious abuses by Spanish […]
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) announced this Monday the signing of an agreement with the Italian shipping company GNV aimed to boost tourism between Italy and Morocco. “The Moroccan National Tourist Office and the Italian shipping company GNV have committed to a joint action plan for the next three years to boost tourism between […]
Amid floods in Catalonia, a housing crisis and a divided political class facing early elections, the Spanish king Felipe VI and Queen Letizia choose to look elsewhere by deciding a visit to the occupied enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to appease the far right and provoke Morocco. The Oct 13-15 visit announcement has been widely […]
The central banks of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision and Islamic finance, and interlink payment and financial messaging systems, contributing to stronger bilateral cooperation and enhancing the efficiency of cross-border financial transactions between the two countries. The agreement was inked lately in Abu Dhabi by Abdellatif […]