Morocco’s phosphate fertilizer company OCP has signed an agreement with American public relations and marketing agency FleishmanHillard (FH) to fend off countervailing duties imposed by the US Commerce Department, O'Dwyer's reported on reported on Wednesday. FH mentioned in its letter agreement with OCP that it has prepared a two-phase communications program, that started on October 6, to help the Moroccan group with its countervailing duties litigation and investigations. Phase 1 is a
American actor Johnny Depp has recently spoken about the set of Ciro Guerra's «Waiting for the Barbarians», which was partly filmed near Marrakech. Interviewed by Italian daily La Repubblica, the Hollywood movie star said that he has «a deep affection for Morocco and its inhabitants». «There is great kindness in their eyes», he said. The film was released in August on streaming platforms in the United States. In 2018, Johnny Depp also told the American
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) sent a message to British tourists, in a video broadcast Wednesday, announcing the holding of the congress of the Association of British Travel Agencies and Tour Operators (ABTA) in 2021, in Marrakech, after its postponement due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. «In October 2021, Morocco and Marrakech will be there, stronger and more united than ever to welcome you again», said ONMT director Adel El Fakir. «Morocco is still
The creation of the Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP) has brought new life into the Sahara. In a letter, Mustapha Salma urged the mayor of Laayoune to lead an initiative to unify Sahrawis. Some see it as the beginning of a relaunch of the Sahrawi National Union party, founded in 1974 by Khelihenna Ould Errachid.
French construction chemicals company CHRYSO Group announced, Thursday, that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Moroccan firm APTEX, a press release read. «We are delighted to partner with an international structure offering significant means of development and a strong culture of innovation» commented Mohamed Benlyamani, founder of APTEX. «By acquiring a majority stake in APTEX, we sustain our long-term relationship with our Moroccan
Rental discrimination against Moroccans living in Belgium has increased during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers found evidence of discrimination in 36% of the cases, when using Moroccans-sounding names to look for rent.
A group of Moroccan hackers has managed to hack the website of the Algerian Health Ministry. Since Wednesday, the website has been inaccessible, showing a black page that says «Moroccan Revolution». «Greetings world, we are Moroccan hackers and Algerian hackers. We are Blackhat hackers», a message displayed on the hacked website read. Officials from the Ministry have managed to regain access to the website, which has been operational since this
King Mohammed VI chaired, Wednesday, the council of ministers. During the meeting, the sovereign «inquired about the progress of the Covid-19 vaccine being developed by China, with regard to Morocco», a press release by the Royal palace read. Health Minister Khalid Ait Taleb «affirmed that there is regular contact with the concerned companies as well as with the Chinese government, which are showing goodwill on the matter, stressing that things are moving in the right
3,387 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 160,333. 2,497 new recoveries were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries in the Kingdom to 133,959. 41 deaths were recorded between yesterday and today, bringing the total number of deaths to 2,726. 12 of these deaths were recorded in the region of Casablanca-Settat, 8 in Souss-Mass, 4 in
Non-governmental organization Amnesty International urged the Moroccan authorities, Monday, to «put an end to the harassment campaign and drop all charges» against historian and activist Maati Monjib and his family. In a statement shared on its Twitter account, the NGO recalled that the academic and human rights activist has gone on a three-day hunger strike to protest against what he considers «repeated harassment by the authorities». On October 7, was accused
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