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Airbus is entering a new phase of its partnership with Morocco, reinforcing its long-standing presence through expanded industrial operations, strategic acquisitions, and the opening of a new representative office in Rabat. The European aerospace giant is now positioning Morocco as a central hub in its global development strategy. “The Kingdom is far more than a […]
Moroccan and French armies have launched over the weekend their joint military exercise “Chergui 2025” in southern-eastern desert region of the Kingdom to strengthen further interoperability and consolidate strategic cooperation between the two countries against common challenges. According to French defense ministry, elements from the 5th regiment of combat helicopters, a platoon of the 1st […]
Morocco and Jordan signed two agreements Sunday in Amman meant to strengthen judicial and legal cooperation between the two kingdoms. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Jordanian counterpart Bassam Al-Talhouni formalized the pacts covering criminal matters, judicial assistance, and prisoner transfer procedures. The agreements seek to open new perspectives for exchanging legal and judicial experiences […]
The German Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BVMW) inaugurated its office in Morocco’s capital, Rabat. The office will help support the establishment and growth of German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Morocco, strengthen ties, and foster industrial and economic cooperation. BVMW plans to promote lasting partnerships industry, education, vocational training, job creation, […]
At 85, Peter Mutharika has reclaimed Malawi’s presidency in a dramatic political comeback, nearly a decade after losing the office in a court-overturned election. Sworn in on Saturday (4 Oct) at Kamuzu Stadium, he now becomes Africa’s second-oldest sitting leader — second only to Cameroon’s Paul Biya. Mutharika won a decisive 56% of the vote […]
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, Sunday afternoon at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, the award ceremony of King Mohammed VI Grand Prix in show jumping, organized as part of the final of the 14th edition of the Morocco Royal Tour CSI 4*W, an international competition held within the framework of the […]
An international drug trafficking attempt was foiled and 53 kilograms and 630 grams of cocaine were seized at the El Guerguerat border post, South of Dakhla city, on Saturday. The operation was jointly carried out by the National Police and Customs officers at the El Guerguerat border post, a security source said. Border control procedures […]
A plane of the Spanish airline Vueling landed on Saturday at Essaouira-Mogador International Airport, marking the official launch of a new air route connecting Seville, Spain, to the Moroccan Atlantic city of Essaouira. This new service, operated once a week every Saturday, reinforces Essaouira’s connectivity and consolidates its position on the international tourism map. It […]
The Moroccan-German Working Group on Food and Agriculture held its first meeting in Rabat this week. This inaugural meeting officially launched the Group’s activities, identified short- and medium-term priority themes, facilitated exchanges on ongoing bilateral initiatives, and defined concrete areas of collaboration, Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture said in a statement. The meeting also served to […]
Morocco and Spain continue strengthening scientific and technological cooperation in renewable energy through two new projects selected under the INNO-ESPAMAROC ENERGY call for proposals. The fourth edition, announced at the 5th World Power-to-X Summit, mobilized 3 million dirhams in global financing supporting collaborative renewable energy, green technology, and water-energy nexus desalination initiatives, reported Maroc Diplomatique […]