While many are familiar with the tales of Christian kings like Philip Augustus of France and Richard the Lionheart of England, who led the Third Crusade against Saladin, there is a mysterious chapter in this historical saga that remains largely unknown: the story of a Muslim ruler from far northwest Africa who allegedly rallied an army to support Saladin in defending «the Holy Land».
A Moroccan-French archaeological mission has been awarded the «Inrap - RAN Prize for the Preservation by Study of Mediterranean Archaeological Heritage» on October 19 in Narbonne, France. The award recognizes their work on medieval Almohad sites in Morocco, including Igiliz, Tit, and Tinmal. According to a press release from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (Inrap), the award was presented to the scientific and technical leaders of the mission during
The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has intensified its efforts to combat poaching throughout Morocco, as stated in an official press release dated October 22, 2024. Between September 20 and October 20, 2024, ANEF recorded 52 reports covering 70 hunting and wildlife-related offenses in provinces such as Essaouira, Taroudante, Nador, and Larache. According to the ANEF Director General, fighting poaching is an absolute priority for the agency this season. The press release
The «Appeal of Tata» Committee has filed a complaint against the Moroccan State with the Administrative Court, in order to classify the Tata floods as a natural disaster and thus allow the victims to benefit from compensation for the consequences of the floods that caused heavy damage.
Born in Brussels to Moroccan parents, Taoufik Amzile climbed the ranks of entrepreneurship in his country of birth, becoming a prominent figure of diversity in the increasingly open circle of entrepreneurs. As a consultant and coach to various Belgian and Moroccan professionals, his contribution to building an inclusive environment in the business world has taken on a new dimension through the Lead Belgium organization, which he co-founded in 2007.
Stellantis, the multinational automotive company formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, is reportedly shifting its focus to Morocco for future investments. According to La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, while Stellantis is halving production capacity at its Melfi plant in Italy and the associated component supply chain, it is simultaneously doubling production capacity at its Kenitra plant in Morocco. Italian Senator Carlo Calenda claims to have a letter sent by
Between rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and rainfall deficits, 2023 has been a record year, signaling significant climate changes in Morocco. In this context, the recent report from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) corroborates the scientific forecasts for the region, as Morocco is considered a hotspot for the climatic disruptions affecting the Mediterranean.
Morocco is set to double its green electricity production in the southern provinces by 2027 as part of its efforts to meet the growing energy demand ahead of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The government plans to invest 21 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion) in building 1.4 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity in the region, according to a source from the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Environment told Bloomberg. The decision to boost renewable energy infrastructure in the Sahara comes as
In a significant step towards strengthening Sino-Moroccan relations, a delegation from Dongfeng Automobile Corporation, a leading Chinese automotive company, visited Casablanca on October 8, 2024, for strategic discussions with Global Chinese Motors, a subsidiary of Bugshan Automotive Group. The meeting, which also included a visit to the SORIAC assembly unit in Berrechid, underscores Morocco's importance as a platform for Chinese investments in Africa. During the visit, Dongfeng explored
More than a year after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas region, the United States continues to support the country's recovery efforts. The earthquake claimed nearly 3,000 lives and affected hundreds of thousands of people. During a recent visit to the Al Haouz province, U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar observed how the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of Morocco, is working to support
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