Emmerson PLC, the UK-listed company developing the Khemisset Potash Project in Morocco, has encountered a significant obstacle in its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process. The company's shares plummeted 75% on Monday, trading at 0.65 pence, following reports of an unfavorable recommendation from Moroccan regulators. The Khemisset Potash Project is a significant potash development initiative located in Northern Morocco, approximately 90 kilometers east of Rabat. The project
The American romantic drama film «Lonely Planet: Love in Morocco» is set to arrive on Netflix on Friday, October 11, 2024. Directed by Susannah Grant, known for the Oscar-nominated film «Erin Brockovich», the movie boasts a star-studded cast including Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers and Younès Boucif. The story follows Katherine, a reclusive author who travels to a prestigious writers' retreat in Morocco, hoping to overcome her writer's block
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, released on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, placed several Moroccan universities in the top 1,500 out of 2,092 institutions worldwide. The rankings are based on five key indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, international visibility, and knowledge transfer. For the seventh year in a row, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes was ranked as the top public university in Morocco, tied with two other national
The Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture has unveiled the Dar Al Maghreb Pavilion, a temporary cultural space in MIA Park, Doha. The 1,300-square-meter pavilion, inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage site Ksar Aït Benhaddou, opened to the public on October 9, 2024. The pavilion offers visitors a chance to explore Moroccan culture and heritage through informative exhibitions and on-site cultural activations. It includes a souvenir shop and tea salon, where visitors can purchase unique
In a groundbreaking announcement, Gerard Piqué, former FC Barcelona player and the founder of the Kings League, has revealed that Ilyas El Malki, Morocco's top streamer, will lead the Moroccan national team in the inaugural Kings League World Cup. The international tournament, set to kick off in January 2025, will feature 16 teams, with Morocco joining Spain and Mexico as the third confirmed participant. Now, as the chosen leader of Morocco's Kings League World Cup team, El Malki is
Students at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco have released a press statement voicing strong opposition to the university's decision to host a lecture by Michael Bronstein, described as an «Israeli national» and «Zionist lecturer», scheduled for October 8th at the Faculty of Pharmacy. More than 1,300 students and alumni have signed a petition condemning the university's ties with Israeli academic institutions, which they accuse of being
Tarek El kahodi's story reflects a living example of strength and determination in the face of challenges. Born with a visual impairment, Tariq did not let this obstacle prevent him from achieving his dreams. Instead, he transformed these challenges into a powerful drive, becoming a successful engineer and founder of the LIFE organization, which provides support to those in need in more than 25 countries. Through his dedication and resolve, Tariq has demonstrated remarkable achievements in
The Kingdom of Morocco has declared that it is not concerned by the decision handed down on Friday, October 4, 2024, by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding agricultural and fishing agreements, according to an official press release from the Moroccan Foreign Ministry. Morocco asserted that it «is not a party to this case, which concerns the European Union on the one hand, and the 'Polisario,' supported by Algeria, on the other hand. Morocco did not participate in
The Mall du Carrousel, a groundbreaking shopping and entertainment complex, officially opened its doors in Rabat's Le Carrousel development, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, according to a press release. The 30,000 m² open-air mall features over 100 retail outlets, a multiplex cinema, children's entertainment spaces, and a food court, surrounded by green spaces and parking facilities. The 600 million dirham project, designed by L35 and Traces architectural firms and constructed by Bymaro,
National team coach Walid Regragui announced on Thursday the final list of players summoned for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Central African Republic on October 12 and 15 at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda. The qualifiers are for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, set to be hosted by Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Regragui's list saw the absence of Hakim Ziyech due to a back muscle injury suffered during the last international break,