Abdou Bouzerda, a Moroccan-Dutch journalist, built his career covering Middle Eastern affairs thanks to his mastery of Arabic, which allowed him to report on developments such as the Syrian war and the rise of ISIS. Now an analyst at the Dutch broadcaster VPRO, he provides insights into the region’s conflicts and their global implications.
Amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East and widespread regional flight disruptions, Moroccan travel agencies say direct Umrah flights to Medina and Jeddah remain unaffected, though connections through Gulf countries may face issues.