Planning Agency : Morocco’s economy rises 4.3% in the 1st quarter of 2017

Morocco’s economy witnessed a 4.3 percent growth in the first quarter of 2017. The Kingdom has registered a 1.7 percent increase in comparison with last year, according to the Moroccan Planning agency. Reported by Reuters Africa, the first quarter of the year brought better results compared to the last three months of 2016. The agency expects Morocco’s economy to reach a 4.6 percent growth in the second quarter of the current year. The economic growth was backed by the good

Radiation Technology promotes the Moroccan Industry

Using industrial radiography, Morocco has been able to promote the industrial sector's production and decrease the costs of repair and maintenance of expensive devices. Thanks to the advanced technology that allows industrial operators to spot flaws and defects in big and thick materials. The International Atomic Energy Agency sheds light on the efficiency of the non-destructive testing and the positive impact it brought to several industrial domains.

King Mohammed VI names members of the constitutional court

King Mohammed VI appointed yesterday 4th of April the 12 members of the constitutional court. Said Ihrai, a distinguished man who was appointed back in 2009 chairman of the National commission for the control of personal data (CNDP), is named president of this court. Ihrai replaced Mohamed Acherki, former head of the council. The king selected five other personalities to be part of the court, including El Hassan Boukantar, member of the USFP, and Mohammed Atarkine from the PAM. The

A new tripartite cooporation between Andalusia, Morocco and Saint-Louis

The director of the Andalusian Agency of International Cooperation for Development (Aacid), Nestor Fernandez has attended last week in Tangier the launching of a new tripartite cooperation. This project according to Europa Press will bring together all of Andalusia, Morocco and Senegal. This cooperation will be created with the help of the Agency for the Promotion and Development of the North (APDN) and the Saint-Louis Regional Development Agency in Senegal (ARD). Relying on the Aacid funding,

Head of the Polisario front calls for the release of Gdim Izik prisoners

After sending a first letter to the United Nations Secretary General on Wednesday 29th of March in which he stated the front’s intentions to collaborate with the supranational entity, Brahim Ghali wrote on Tuesday 4th of April a second letter in to call for the release of the Gdim Izik prisoners. Brahim Ghali claims in his letter that the prisoners held responsible for the 2010 events in Gdim Izik were «innocent». He  stated in the letter

Chefchaouen is hosting the 32nd edition of the National Festival of Moroccan Modern Poetry

Iconic figures of poetry will attend in the 7th and 8th of April in Chefchaouen the 32nd edition of the national festival of Moroccan Modern poetry organized by “les amis d’Al Mouaatamid” association. During this festival, poets will have the chance to recite their words and aesthetic expressions in the city’s beautiful and historical sites. Chefchaouen known by its Andalusian vibes will host literary evenings and poetry exhibitions to bring together the lovers of this

Guinea-Conakry receives 25,000 tones of Moroccan fertilizers

The republic of Guinea received on Friday 31st of March a cargo of 25,000 tons of fertilizers. Reported by Medias24, the delivery of the first quarter was shipped to Conakry’s port by OCP, Morocco’s leading exporter of phosphate fertilizers. This Endeavour is part of an agreement signed between the kingdom and Guinea Conakry during the king’s official visit in last February. Morocco was committed into offering 20,000 tones of fertilizers and help the African country purchase

Islamic banking : Umnia a QIIB joint venture to soon operate in Morocco

Umnia bank, a joint venture created by Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) and CIH will start operating «within a short period of time»,  as pointed out by Sheikh Khalid Bin Thani Bin Abdullah al-Thani, chairman and managing director of the Qatari Islamic Bank. Reported by the Gulf Times, Sheikh Khalid declared during the bank’s general assembly meeting organized yesterday in Doha : «We expect this investment will achieve good results based on the detailed

Morocco and Greece partner to encourage cultural tourism among youths

The Moroccan Minister of Youth and Sports signed on Monday 3d of April in Athens a partnership agreement with the National Bank of Greece (TYPET) to promote Cultural tourism among youths. According to a communiqué released by the Moroccan Ministry of Youth and Sports, the agreement signed by the Minister Mohamed Rherras and Nicolas Kipos president of TYPET bank, is part of the mutual corporation that ties Morocco and Greece. This program will encourage youths to explore cultural tourism

Morocco : 4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Figuig

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook on Tuesday morning the region of Figuig in eastern Morocco. According to a communiqué released by the government-run National Institute of Geophysics, the earthquake epicenter is located in the region of Bouanane near Figuig. The quake was reportedly felt around 05:34 am (GMT+1).