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The November 2023 release of the Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that by 2029, 5G access will reach 85% of the world’s population, with Africa taking the lead in this advancement. This surge in mobile subscriptions across Sub-Saharan Africa is attributed to positive economic prospects and proactive regulatory measures aimed at enhancing network coverage, driven by […]
Spanish aeronautical group Aciturri is expanding its presence in Morocco through a new partnership announced Wednesday. Under the new partnership, Aciturri will establish a new manufacturing facility in Midparc, a Moroccan industrial development company, with an estimated investment of $2.4 million (25 million dirhams) planned for equipment in 2024. The agreement, signed in Casablanca in […]
The Qatar-Morocco Cultural Year 2024 kicked off on Tuesday with an exhibition of the Moroccan Royal Palace’s Berber Jewelry collection at Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art The exhibition of Berber silver jewelry from the Royal Palace’s collection, for the first time outside of Morocco, can only be a source of pride for the Qataris, stated […]
The New York Times has highlighted the touristic assets of Marrakech, describing it as “a haven of Islamic architecture, dazzling traditional artisanship, and cool contemporary design.” In an article published Thursday, The New York Times celebrates Marrakesh as a city combining authenticity and modernity and boasting many tourist attractions. The author of the piece, Seth […]
US tech giant Meta has faced mounting legal troubles in East Africa, including in Ethiopia where its subsidiary Facebook has been accused of contributing to violence during the brutal two-year conflict in the country’s northern Tigray region, and in Kenya where Meta has reportedly faced several lawsuits by local Facebook content moderators. In Ethiopia, Many […]
A Moroccan court found Maroc Telecom guilty of abusing its position as the market leader and ordered it to pay 6.36 billion dirhams to Wana Corporate who brought the case. The verdict is the second against Maroc Telecom after telecoms regulator ANRT fined the company 3.3 billion dirhams for failing to respect fair competition provisions. […]
“Morocco, Kingdom of Light” is the title of a new Coffee Table book released by New York-based luxury publisher Assouline, which celebrates the rich and diverse culture of a Kingdom whose authenticity is “endless”. Embellished with more than 200 illustrations, the 312-page book “takes readers on a journey through this enchanting country” which is Morocco, […]
The Celebration of Marrakech as Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2024, was officially kicked off, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, at a ceremony co-organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Rabat-based Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). The ceremony began with performing Morocco’s national anthem, followed […]
The King of Morocco, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, instructed to provide Palestinian students with additional scholarships to enable them to pursue their studies under favorable conditions. As the chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, King Mohammed VI directed the allocation of additional scholarships for Palestinian students, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African […]
Morocco will produce 50% of its fresh water needs from desalination by 2030, said water minister Nizar Bakara, as the country faces one of the harshest droughts in its recent history. Five years of drought depleted reservoirs now only 23% full, while many farming areas face bleak prospects due to halt of irrigation. By 2030, […]