Samia Benchaou's reels, showcasing how to style bold and edgy clothing items for hijabi women, have inspired many fashionistas to embrace their personal style all while dressing modestly.
Morocco's Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development is planning to launch a tender this summer for a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the western Mediterranean port of Nador, according to an official announcement reported on Friday by Reuters. Abdelghafour El Hadjoui, head of oil and gas at the ministry, revealed in a presentation that financial closing for the project is expected within the next year. Construction, operation, and commercial activities are
The Holmarcom Group recently inaugurated AI INSTITUTE, a new training center specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science in Casablanca. AI INSTITUTE aims to equip professionals with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's increasingly technology-driven world, according to a press release. On May 29, 2024, coinciding with GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Holmarcom and Microsoft formalized a strategic partnership to collaborate on the AI INSTITUTE project. «With
In its early years, the Polisario Front avoided relations with the Soviet Union, Cuba, and Libya. This caution stemmed from their fear of Algeria's reaction, as Algeria exerted relatively strict control over the movement's decisions, reveals a CIA document.
From May 27 to 30, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) organized a Light Tour of the four Scandinavian capitals: Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Helsinki (Finland), and Oslo (Norway). The event aimed to strengthen ties with tour operators and travel agents in the region. Nearly fifteen Moroccan operators participated in the Light Tour, establishing relations with their Nordic counterparts and promoting Moroccan experiences, particularly highlighting new air capacities secured
Professors and employees of Abdelmalek Saadi University in Tetouan signed a petition on Thursday demanding the cancellation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between their university and the University of Haifa in Israel in September 2022. The agreement in question focused on cooperation in marine sciences, sustainable aquaculture, marine technologies, and ecological research. The petition, signed by over 600 professors and staff from 12 university institutions, is expected to be
A tragedy struck the town of Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy, on Friday, May 31, when a young Moroccan man died from his injuries after being seriously wounded during a violent altercation in Piazza Garibaldi. Local newspaper Corriere Adriatico reports the incident involved extreme violence, leaving the victim «in a pool of blood» with severe abdominal and buttock wounds. In addition to the deceased, other individuals were injured. A Tunisian national was hospitalized with a
In a letter sent Wednesday to Morocco's Foreign Minister, the Coordination of Families of Nationals Kidnapped in Myanmar, near the Thai border, urged authorities to intervene urgently to free the victims. At least seven fellow citizens have reportedly escaped what their relatives describe as a living hell.
Six Moroccan migrants were apprehended by the U.S. Border Patrol last Saturday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The migrants, along with their smuggler, were arrested. Local media reported on Thursday, May 30th, that security officials have intercepted over 52,000 migrants considered to be of «special interest» so far this fiscal year. The San Diego region accounts for nearly 88% of these apprehensions. In the El Paso, Texas area, authorities reported intercepting 17 smuggling
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) suspended Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi, a right-back for Pyramids FC, for six matches. The decision was issued following a civil court case where Ahly player Hussein El Shahat received a one-year suspended sentence for assaulting Chibi during a local match last year. The EFA also fined Chibi 100,000 pounds for violating the regulations by resorting to the criminal court in a football matter. El Shahat was previously sentenced by a Cairo court