Morocco's BCP and Tanger Med launch blockchain payment platform for logistics

The Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) and Tanger Med Port Authority (TMPA) have signed a contract to implement the «Blockchain Payment Gateway» platform, which will serve the port and logistics ecosystem, according to a press release from BCP. The signing ceremony took place on September 27, 2024, during BCP's participation in the Tanger Logistics Days. The event marks the commitment of both entities to develop payment solutions for port operators, importers, freight forwarders, and

Le ministère de l'Agriculture du Maroc et Huawei s'associent pour la transformation numérique

Le mardi 1er octobre 2024, le ministre marocain de l'Agriculture, de la Pêche Maritime, du Développement Rural et des Eaux et Forêts, Mohammed Sadiki, a signé un accord de partenariat avec David Li, Directeur Général de Huawei Maroc, pour développer des techniques et technologies appliquées à l'agriculture. La cérémonie de signature s'est déroulée en marge de la 15e édition du Salon du Cheval d'El

BCP et Tanger Med lancent une plateforme de paiement blockchain pour la logistique

La Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) et l'Autorité Portuaire de Tanger Med (TMPA) ont signé un contrat pour mettre en œuvre la plateforme «Blockchain Payment Gateway», qui servira l'écosystème portuaire et logistique, selon un communiqué de presse de la BCP. La cérémonie de signature a eu lieu le 27 septembre 2024, lors de la participation de la BCP aux Journées de la Logistique de Tanger. L'événement marque

Morocco's Agriculture Ministry, Huawei team up for digital transformation

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Morocco's Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki, signed a partnership agreement with David Li, General Manager of Huawei Morocco, to develop techniques and technologies applied to agriculture. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 15th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show and was attended by professionals and several officials from the ministry, according to a press release from the

Abdelhamid Sabiri rejoint le club d'Ajman aux Émirats Arabes Unis

Le club d'Ajman, une équipe de la Pro League des Émirats arabes unis, a annoncé le lundi 30 septembre la signature du milieu de terrain international marocain Abdelhamid Sabiri en prêt de la Fiorentina (Italie). Dans un communiqué sur leur compte officiel X, Ajman Club a accueilli le «Lion de la Coupe du Monde» dans leurs rangs, faisant référence au transfert du meneur de jeu de 27 ans vers l'équipe émiratie. Sabiri a

Tourism revenue in Morocco rises 6.7% as 11.8 million tourists visit in first 8 months of 2024

Morocco's tourism industry has experienced a notable recovery in the first eight months of the current year, with a 6.7% increase in revenue as the kingdom welcomed 11.8 million tourists, according to the monthly report on foreign exchange indicators issued by the Foreign Exchange Office on Tuesday, October 1. Tourism revenue reached 76.4 billion dirhams by the end of August, compared to 71.7 billion dirhams in the same period last year, the report stated. These figures reflect the continued

Moroccan midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri joins UAE's Ajman Club on loan

Ajman Club, a UAE Pro League team, announced on Monday, September 30, 2024, the signing of Moroccan international midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri on loan from Italy's Fiorentina. In a statement on their official X account, Ajman Club welcomed the «World Cup Lion» to their ranks, referring to the 27-year-old playmaker's move to the Emirati side. Sabiri began his professional career with Germany's Nürnberg before making a name for himself in Italy's Serie A. The club's statement

Years of Culture celebrates Morocco at 4th Annual SDG Banquet

The Qatar-Morocco Year of Culture 2024 took center stage at the 4th Annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Banquet organized by Fashion 4 Development (F4D) during the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York. The event highlighted Morocco's rich cultural heritage and its contributions to global education and social development efforts. A standout feature of the evening was the Weaving Hopes exhibition, showcasing artisanal creations by young Moroccans. This initiative, a project of the

Dutch Economic Affairs Minister : PVV did not discuss Wilders' «fewer Moroccans» comment

Dirk Beljaarts, the Minister of Economic Affairs representing the PVV party in the Netherlands, has stated that there have been no internal discussions within the party regarding party leader Geert Wilders' controversial «fewer Moroccans» remark from the past. Speaking on the NPO 1 program WNL Op Zondag, Beljaarts also mentioned that Wilders had not personally approached him about the issue, according to Dutch newspaper WNL. The topic resurfaced after PVV State Secretary for

Moroccan man's identity confirmed in Fatal hit-and-run case in Italy

The Moroccan consulate has confirmed the identity of the man who was hit and killed on the sidewalk in Via Coppino, Viareggio, Italy,on September 8th by a woman he had allegedly just robbed of her purse, according to Italian news outlet NoiTV. The victim was identified as 54-year-old N.M., a homeless man who had been living in Italy for about 20 years. The confirmation of M.'s identity came after cross-checking biometric data collected by the Viareggio Police Commissioner with records held by