The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), in collaboration with key industry players, is organizing Morocco's participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, held from July 22 to 26 in Farnborough, UK. A high-level delegation of Moroccan aerospace officials and professionals will attend the event to promote investment opportunities and sourcing capabilities in Morocco's aerospace sector. Led by AMDIE Director General Ali Seddiki, the delegation includes
Air Arabia strengthens its international presence by inaugurating three new direct routes between Morocco and Europe. Starting on October 28, the airline will launch a route linking Tangier to Girona. The following day, a direct service will link Tetouan to Lyon. Finally, on October 30, a new connection will be established between Tangier and Bordeaux. All flights will be operated by Airbus A320s. The Tangier-Girona route will operate on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will leave Tangier at
Stellantis announced a two-stage acquisition of Sopriam, a subsidiary of the Al Mada group. They will take immediate majority control, followed by a full purchase of shares in early 2025. The company said this will allow them to handle import and distribution of Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles brands in Morocco, similar to their existing network for Fiat, Abarth, Jeep®, and Alfa Romeo. This acquisition marks a new chapter for Stellantis in Morocco, building on their strategic
The African Confederation of Football (CAF) has declared it won't take further action regarding the map of Morocco, including the Sahara, printed on the RS Berkane jersey until the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rules on its use, according to BBC Africa. «The Caf club committee believed, according to Caf regulations, there was no issue for this map», Mosengo-Omba said. «The Cas decision [will] guide us how to improve our regulations», he added. The issue arose in
The 19th edition of the Coupe du Trône de Golf, held from July 22 to 27, 2024, at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, will see 300 players representing 18 Moroccan clubs compete in three categories: seniors, juniors, and classic. The Seniors' competition will be played on the blue course, with teams of 10 players and a captain. The red course will host the classic Coupe du Trône, featuring Morocco's elite golfers in teams of 10 with a captain. The juniors' competition, in its
Ali Bouali, former coach of the show The Voice, was seen by several Dutch people at Weeze Airport in Germany, traveling to Morocco for vacation with his wife Breghje Kommers and children. Despite his recent conviction for rape and attempted rape, Bouali appeared calm according to fan reports to journalist Evert Santegoeds on the Strikt Privé podcast of De Telegraaf. He has appealed the verdict through his lawyer. The prosecution will decide on an appeal by Friday. Although the star's
Moroccan left winger Fatima Tagnaout has joined the FC Seville women's team for two seasons, following her transfer from AS FAR during the summer transfer window. The Casablanca native played a pivotal role for AS FAR, winning eight league titles and seven Moroccan Cups. She also helped Morocco win the UNAF tournament in 2020. Fatima Tagnaout played 48 matches for the national team, reaching the finals of the Aisha Buhari Cup (2021) and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2022). This World Cup
The 25th International AIDS Conference presented promising results regarding a revolutionary antiretroviral treatment developed by Gilead, based on the lenacapavir molecule. This treatment could transform HIV management. Currently priced at around $40,000 (approximately 400,000 Moroccan dirhams) per person per year, estimates disclosed in Munich suggest the generic version could cost as little as $40. Unlike current daily medications, this treatment requires only two injections per year.
The Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development, co-chaired by Morocco and the United States, organized a high-level event on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable development in Africa. The event took place at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday, July 22, 2024. Titled «Artificial Intelligence: An Exponential Opportunity for Sustainable Development in Africa», this event reflects Morocco's commitment to
A 62-year-old father of three died on Saturday, July 20, at the CNSS clinic in El Jadida, as a result of a violent pitbull attack. The tragedy occurred in the Saada neighborhood where the dog's owner, a reported delinquent, was known to keep several pit bulls on the roof of his house, causing fear in the community. The victim, critically injured from the bites, was rushed to the hospital. The doctors' efforts to stop the bleeding were unsuccessful due to the depth of the wounds. According to