Royal Air Maroc ha anunciado la apertura de una nueva ruta directa entre Verona y Casablanca, coincidiendo con la Feria Internacional de Turismo BIT que se celebra actualmente en Milán. Este nuevo servicio comenzará el 21 de junio de 2026, con tres vuelos semanales programados para los miércoles, viernes y domingos. Más información. Con esta nueva conexión, la aerolínea nacional marroquí refuerza su presencia en Italia, su segundo mercado
Dina Slaoui has become the first Moroccan woman to be admitted as a full member and shareholder of the Antwerp Diamond Exchange, the world’s oldest diamond bourse. She is currently the only Moroccan representative within the institution, joining a circle historically reserved for a select international elite in a sector long dominated by European and male figures. Based in Casablanca, Slaoui has been working between Morocco’s economic capital and Antwerp for more than 15 years,
Morocco has been ranked 91st out of 182 countries in the 2025 International Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 39 out of 100, according to Transparency International's latest report. Despite a slight improvement from last year, the nation continues to grapple with significant challenges in combating public-sector corruption, exacerbated by restrictions on civil society and investigative efforts.
Royal Air Maroc has announced a new direct route between Verona and Casablanca, officially unveiled at the BIT International Tourism Exchange, held currently Milan. The service will begin on June 21, 2026, with three weekly flights operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. With this addition, the Moroccan national carrier strengthens its presence in Italy, its second most important European market, bringing the number of Italian airports it serves to eight: Naples, Catania, Rome, Milan,
In Madrid, Western Sahara negotiations have highlighted the differences between the Polisario Front and the United States, with the latter rejecting the Sahrawi and Algerian proposals, particularly concerning the organization of a referendum and a trade agreement. Despite showing some openness to the idea of autonomy, the Polisario insists that any progress must be contingent upon international guarantees and a general amnesty.
On the sidelines of the Western Sahara negotiations held Sunday and Monday at the United States Embassy in Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares met with representatives of all the parties involved, with the notable exception of the head of the Polisario delegation, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat. Albares began his consultations on Saturday, holding separate talks with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, and Mauritania’s foreign minister, Salem Ould Merzoug. On Monday,
After the collapse of its UK venture, British company Xlinks is now pivoting toward a new electricity interconnection project between Morocco and France, according to Africa Intelligence. Named «Qantara Med», the initiative would involve laying a subsea cable to transmit renewable electricity between the two shores of the Mediterranean. The proposed route would connect Nador, in northern Morocco, to a French port, most likely Marseille. To manage the project, Xlinks created a
The United Arab Emirates has extended its condolences and solidarity to Morocco following the catastrophic floods that have swept through various regions of the country. These floods, triggered by torrential rains, have resulted in both casualties and injuries. In an official statement, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its «heartfelt condolences and deep sympathy» to the families of the victims, as well as to the Moroccan government and people. The ministry also
Ramadan TV in the 1990s and early 2000s marked a golden era of Moroccan drama and comedy, blending social critique, family tensions, humor, and history through iconic series that became collective rituals after ftour. Today, these shows live on as shared memory, capturing a generation’s struggles and dreams, and fueling a deep nostalgia every time Ramadan returns.
The World Summit on Digital Health and Smart Medicine (HealthTech’26) in Rabat is poised to tackle Africa's healthcare challenges by fostering digital transformation through a multidisciplinary exchange among academics, practitioners, and health professionals. The summit brings together international partners to explore innovations like AI and IoT, aiming to enhance patient care and address ethical and governance issues in digital health.