Spirit AeroSystems emerges as leading bidder to acquire Bombardier’s facility in Morocco

The world's largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems has emergedas leading bidder to acquire Bombardier’s units in Morocco and Northern Ireland, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Months after the Montreal-based firm announced that it is selling its facilities in both Morocco and Belfast, well-informed sources said that Bombardier has not concluded yet an agreement with Spirit. The two companies, however, held private

Morocco's OCP allowed to set up companies in Mexico and India

The Moroccan head of the government and Finance Minister have given the green light to chemicals company OCP Group to set up a company in Mexico, called «OCP Specialties Mexico». The new Guadalajara-based firm is a subsidiary of «OCP International Cooperative UA», announced the government gazette. On June 26, 2018, OCP’s Board of Directors approved the creation of the new company in Mexico. According to the government gazette, OCP was also allowed to create

Tobacco’s history in Morocco… when Muslim scholars prohibited smoking

Tobacco made its way to Morocco by the end of the sixteenth century, years after its consumption became a trend in Europe. In the Kingdom, however, smoking was considered a «sin» by Muslim scholars.

Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj to present his installation «My Rockstars» at the Ford Theaters

Morocco-born contemporary artist Hassan Hajjaj is expected to present, Friday in Hollywood, his installation «My Rockstars Experimental Live» at the Ford Theaters in Los Angeles, Laist reports. The event is a live performance of his famous «My Rockstars Experimental Vol. 1 series», which includes photos of stars he styled. In this series, he collaborated with six artists from different countries, the same source added. Guests will attend six performances of

Raja Casablanca fans prevented from attending Hilal Al-Quds game in Palestine

Raja Casablanca fans, expected to attend a football match in Palestine, were prevented from entering Al Quds through Jordan by the Israeli occupation. The fans will have to return to Morocco after a series of failed attempts.

Spain : A Moroccan man arrested for his alleged links to the murder of a man buried alive

Spanish Civil Guard members arrested, this week, a Moroccan man and a South American woman for their alleged links to the murder of a Spanish computer scientist who was found dead near Zaragoza. According to Spanish newspaper ABC, the victim was reportedly buried alive after being brutally beaten. It is believed that the man was trapped by a criminal network that uses a woman to attract its victims, through social media. The two suspects were arrested in Pedrola, a Spanish municipality

130,000 descendants of expelled Spanish Jews submit citizenship applications

A total of 130,000 Sephardi Jews have submitted applications for the Spanish citizenship for believing that they are descendants of Spanish Jews expelled from Al Andalus in the fifteenth century, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported. Quoting the Spanish Justice Ministry, the newspaper reveals that, Tuesday, was the last day to apply for Jews around the world who were forced to leave Spain, controlled at the time by Muslims, during the Spanish Inquisition. According to the same source, most of

Moroccan photographer Leila Ghandi wins the «Who is Who» award for women world leaders

The «Who is Who» Award for women leaders in the world went, Wednesday, in Athens to Moroccan photographer Leila Ghandi. Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy John Plakiotakis handed down the award to Ghandi during a ceremony that celebrated thirteen other women from all over the world. Ghandi received this award for her work and efforts related to women and their empowerment. Speaking at the award ceremony, she said that she was proud and happy to be one of the

Morocco’s Hakimi and Ziyech impress fans on the second day of Champions League

On the second day of the UEFA Champions League, Moroccan international player Achraf Hakimi impressed fans with his performance. The Borssuia Dortmund defender helped his team win the game against Slavia Prague, scoring a brace on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Moroccan-Dutch footballer Hakim Ziyech made a successful appearance with his club, Wednesday, playing against FC Valencia. The Ajax midfielder scored against Valencia, Wednesday, helping his team win the game. ? Who did it best??? Hakim

Raja Casablanca fans stranded at the Jordan-Palestine border

Raja Casablanca fans, expected to attend their team’s game against Palestinian club Hilal Al-Quds, are currently stranded at the Jordan-Palestine border, because they do not have valid permits to enter the Palestinian territories.   Zakaria Belkadi, a huge Raja fan known by his nickname Skwadra, denounced in a Facebook post, Wednesday, the situation of several fans who are trying to enter the Palestinian territories through Jordan. Fans were not the only ones to struggle