The President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, begins a three-day diplomatic mission to Morocco from December 11 to 13, 2024, accompanied by Vice-President Naïma Moutchou and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Bruno Fuchs. The delegation's agenda includes meetings with senior Moroccan officials, including Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, President of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami, and President of the House of Councilors Mohamed Ould
Morocco faces international arbitration as the British mining company Emmerson PLC escalates its dispute over the Khemisset potash project. The company announced on December 6, 2024, its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) following a setback related to the environmental assessment. According to the company's official statement, the dispute emerged after Morocco's Regional Unified Investment Commission (CRUI) rejected the
A 36-year-old woman from Bangor, Co Down, is currently in critical condition following a serious accident in Marrakech, Morocco. The incident occurred on November 28th, leaving her with severe lung trauma and multiple spinal fractures. According to The Irish News, medical assessment of Emma Eakin continues to be challenging due to language barriers, with initial scans focused on her chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Despite having travel insurance, policy limitations have created significant
A new version of Morocco's traditional fig-based spirit, Mahia, is entering the UK market under the brand name Sahara. The spirit, whose name translates to «water of life» in Moroccan Arabic, is traditionally made from figs or dates and infused with aniseed. According to The Drinks Business, the initiative is led by Omar Oualili, who aims to revive this historically significant beverage. The spirit was traditionally associated with Morocco's Jewish communities but saw declining
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved a €50 million local currency loan to Crédit Agricole du Maroc, aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Morocco. The initiative will primarily focus on areas affected by the September 2023 earthquake, with 65% of the funding allocated to these regions. The loan agreement was signed in Rabat by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and CAM President Mohammed Fikrat, with Agriculture Minister Ahmed
The International University of Rabat (UIR) and Cisco International Limited will officially announce a strategic partnership aimed at transforming computer networking and digital technology education on December 4, 2024. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony will take place on the UIR campus, with Cisco Africa's Regional Manager in attendance. The partnership will launch through the Cisco Networking Academy program, an internationally recognized initiative known for its
The family of Younes El Boussettaoui, a 39-year-old Moroccan man who died after being shot in Voghera, Italy, has rejected a new compensation offer from former security councilor Massimo Adriatici. The incident occurred on July 20, 2021, in Piazza Meardi when Adriatici's gun discharged, fatally wounding El Boussettaoui. According to Ticinonotizie newspaper, Adriatici recently deposited seven banker's checks with a notary, totaling 220,000 euros—offering 55,000 euros each to the victim's
The USDA is launching a groundbreaking trade initiative in Morocco this December, sending its largest-ever agricultural delegation to the African continent. The four-day mission will run from December 2-5, 2024, in Casablanca. Based on information from the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, over 60 American representatives will participate, including agribusiness executives, cooperative leaders, and state agricultural officials. The mission will be spearheaded by Daniel Whitley, the Foreign Agricultural
O TOWER and Hilton signed a management agreement on November 27, 2024, to establish a Waldorf Astoria hotel in the Mohammed VI Tower, set to open in 2025. The hotel will occupy floors 29 to 46 of the 250-meter tower located on the banks of the Bouregreg River between Rabat and Salé. The new establishment will feature 55 rooms, including 44 suites, alongside four restaurants, a wellness center, a ballroom, and a business lounge. The development is part of the «Rabat, City of
MoroccoAI will host its fourth annual conference virtually on December 4-5, 2024, under the theme «Driving the Future of Innovation Through AI». The event aims to strengthen Morocco's AI development capabilities. The gathering builds on previous editions that featured international experts alongside Moroccan specialists. This year's speakers include Prof. Fouad Laroui from UM6P and Majda Moumni from OCP Solutions, focusing on AI's practical applications in Morocco's research and