First Independent Mena Newspaper
Morocco has lost one of its most cherished artistic figures with the passing of Abdelhadi Belkhayat, a towering voice who shaped generations and left an indelible mark on the musical and emotional memory of the nation. His departure, mourned with deep sorrow across the country and beyond, marks the end of an era for Moroccan […]
In a demanding international context, Renault Group Morocco confirms in 2025 its role as the leader of the national automotive sector and strengthens the Kingdom’s strategic position within the Group’s global footprint. Morocco now ranks as the Group’s second country in terms of production volume and the eighth global market in terms of sales volume, […]
Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group has increased its investment in Morocco from €5 to 20 million for a plant specialized in the manufacturing and marketing of medical devices, health technology equipment, and related products. The facility will be set up in Mohammed VI Tangier Tech City, a strategic industrial hub which is attracting a growing number […]
The Egyptian House of Representatives has welcomed a draft law aimed at regulating children’s use of social media, a move that follows President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s call, one day earlier, for the Government and Parliament to study UK and Australian legislation restricting minors’ access to digital platforms. The House said in a statement the initiative reflects […]
French travel group Voyage Privé has designated Morocco as “Best Destination 2025,” recognizing the country’s exceptional tourism trajectory driven by the Moroccan National Tourist Office’s (ONMT) strategy and solidly anchored growth dynamics across European markets. The distinction acknowledges Morocco’s overall performance, renewed attractiveness, and the relevance of strategic choices implemented by the ONMT. The award […]
Indian manufacturer Tata Sons’ defense arm is stepping up its overseas ambitions as India pushes to expand its militaryindustrial base and boost arms exports in Africa from its Morocco factory. The conglomerate is in talks to supply military hardware to several African and European countries, senior executives told the Financial Times. In September, Tata took […]
Morocco’s economic capital city is hosting the 2026 “World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility” (WAM Morocco), Africa’s largest exhibition focused on advanced manufacturing, future mobility, green energy and future mobility. The three-day event, which opened doors on Tuesday, aims to position Morocco as a regional hub connecting Africa and Europe for industrial innovation and investment. […]
Morocco’s security management during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, was executed “without any major incident or breakdown” across six host cities and nearly a month of competition, French media wrote. According to the French weekly JDD, Morocco’s success reflects a long‑term national security strategy developed under King Mohammed VI. JDD notes that AFCON 2025 […]
Morocco and Germany advanced cultural cooperation significantly with a strategic partnership agreement signed January 15 between the National Museums Foundation (FNM) and Prussia’s Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) at Rabat’s Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The agreement marks a new museum relationship phase. FNM President Mehdi Qotbi welcomed the signing as both symbolic […]
Mauritania is considering a strategic collaboration with U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Cybastion to enhance the resilience of its digital infrastructure amid rising online threats. The initiative, discussed in a meeting between Cybastion representatives and Ahmed Salem Badh, Minister of Digital Transformation and Administrative Management, aims to establish a national Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and […]