Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Qaiouh said on Monday in the House of Representatives that a project to set up a railway carriage factory in Morocco is expected to be implemented. In response to a question posed by the Istiqlal Team for Unity and Equilibrium during an oral question session, Qaiouh explained that this factory will be able to supply the National Railway Office with these wagons and export them to a number of African countries. The minister highlighted that the
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, through its Diagnostic Advisory Committee (DAC), has recommended the first locally manufactured Real-Time PCR test for mpox from Morocco. In a press release published on Tuesday, the body described the Morocco-made PCR test as a «major milestone» in line with «the African Union's continental effort to strengthen the self-sufficiency of African public health systems towards enhancing the continent's efficiency in
Ryanair will connect Dakhla airport to two Spanish destinations: Madrid and Lanzarote. This new service, set to launch in January 2025, aims to boost the Moroccan city's connectivity. The announcement follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday between the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and the Irish low-cost carrier, with Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Crafts and the Social Economy, and Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair, in attendance. According to an ONMT
In a parliamentary debate, PVV leader Geert Wilders blamed Dutch Moroccans and Muslims for violent clashes around the Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Ajax match, calling it «Jew-hunting» and advocating for severe penalties, including revocation of citizenship for those with dual nationality.
The Saharawi Movement for Peace (MSP) has expressed its frustration over the ongoing «war» initiated by the Polisario Front against the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) on November 13, 2020. This sentiment was conveyed in a letter sent yesterday by the MSP's Secretary General, Hach Ahmed Bericalla, to the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura. Bericalla called for «urgent intervention» to prevent «young Sahrawis from being used
Morocco is set to receive new Turkish drones, this time of the Akıncı type, manufactured by the Baykar company, according to the FAR Morocco Forum on X. Delivery of the first unmanned aircraft is scheduled for early 2025. The Royal Armed Forces had considered purchasing Akıncı drones as early as 2023. Talks were initiated between the two parties in August of that year. Unlike the 19 Bayraktar TB2s, which the Moroccan army acquired in 2021, the Akıncı features cutting-edge technology. It
The Spanish government has accepted aid from several countries, including Morocco, to support efforts in rehabilitating areas affected by Storm Dana, which recently struck the Valencia region. According to a statement by the Spanish Interior Ministry, Spain is preparing to mobilize dozens of workers and essential equipment over the next 24 to 48 hours from Morocco, France, and Portugal. This includes resources for extracting and transporting mud and debris. Following Valencia’s approval
Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur broke with Ottoman-influenced attire introduced by his brother, reviving traditional Moroccan dress as a statement of sovereignty and independence for the Saadi dynasty. He also innovated by introducing the mansuriya, a distinctive garment that became emblematic of Moroccan fashion and culture.
Walid Regragui, head coach of the Moroccan national team, invited Zakaria Aboukhlal, a professional player with Toulouse FC in France, to replace the injured Ilias Akhomach, who sustained an injury during Villarreal's match against Alaves in the 13th round of La Liga. The Moroccan national team is preparing for two crucial matches in the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. They will face Gabon next Friday in Franceville and Lesotho on Monday, November 18, 2024,
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM) is organizing the Moroccan-French Economic Days in the regions of Laayoune-Saguia el-Hamra and Dakhla-Wadi el-Dahab. Nearly 50 French decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders will participate in this event, offering a unique opportunity to explore the vast potential and investment opportunities in these regions, according to a statement from the chamber. This event marks a new phase in the Chamber’s
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