Morocco and Samsung renew partnership to boost digital education and innovation

A new amendment to the partnership agreement between Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports and Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab was signed on Monday in Rabat, reinforcing cooperation to promote digital education and innovation. Signed by Ilham Laaziz, Director of Educational and Digital Resources at the ministry, and Hong Seok Lee, President of Samsung Electronics Maghreb Arab, the amendment aligns with the 2022–2026 education roadmap aimed at strengthening

Morocco's unemployment rate drops to 13 percent in 2025

Morocco’s unemployment rate stood at 13% in 2025, down 0.3 percentage points from 2024, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The decline was observed in both rural and urban areas, with unemployment falling from 6.8% to 6.6% in rural zones (-0.2 points) and from 16.9% to 16.4% in urban areas (-0.5 points). As a result, the number of unemployed people decreased by 17,000, bringing the total to 1.621 million. However, unemployment among women increased by 1.1 points,

Jawad El Yamiq returns to Real Zaragoza after Saudi Pro League spell

Moroccan international Jawad El Yamiq was signed by Spanish club Real Zaragoza on Monday. The defender is returning to the Aragonese side, where he previously played on loan during the second half of the 2019–2020 season. El Yamiq joins Zaragoza from the Saudi Pro League, where he most recently played for Al-Najma Sport Club. El 2 de febrero de 2020 debutó con la camiseta del león contra el Cádiz El 2 de febrero de 2026 vuelve al Real Zaragoza Lo que tú

Heavy rain and snowfall prompt road safety warning across Morocco

The Ministry of Equipment and Water has urged all road users to take precautionary measures to ensure safe travel during the current period of severe weather and heavy rainfall affecting several provinces across the Kingdom. In a statement, the ministry said that following a weather alert issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), which forecasts heavy and sometimes thundery rainfall ranging from 40 to 150 mm in the provinces of Chefchaouen, M’diq-Fnideq, Tetouan,

Sothema and Naali partner to boost saffron-based dietary supplements in Morocco

In a significant development at the 2026 edition of the Officine Expo in Marrakech, Sothema and the Naali brand have inked a memorandum of understanding, marking a strategic partnership for the marketing of Naali products by the Moroccan pharmaceutical giant. This collaboration is set to capitalize on Sothema's industrial prowess and regional footprint to foster the advancement of innovative solutions derived from saffron research. Established in 2020, Naali has carved out a niche in the

Tetouan authorities begin evacuations ahead of flood risk

Authorities in Tetouan province will begin evacuating residents from flood-prone areas to designated shelters on Tuesday, February 3, as a precaution ahead of the severe weather expected on Wednesday, February 4. More than 900 personnel have been mobilized, including security forces, civil protection teams, national assistance units, and volunteers. The response also includes the deployment of over 252 mobile units, such as pumping trucks and bulldozers. The Provincial Vigilance and

Schools reopen in Tangier–Assilah, closures extended in Tetouan, Ouezzane, and Al Hoceima

Provincial directorates of National Education, Preschool Education, and Sports in the provinces of Tetouan, Ouezzane, and Al Hoceima announced on Monday that the temporary suspension of classes will be extended until Wednesday, while in-person classes will resume on Tuesday in schools across the Tangier–Assilah prefecture. The provincial directorate in Tangier–Assilah said that, following recommendations from the provincial monitoring committee and in coordination with local

Morocco and France sign action plan for justice cooperation 2026-2028

On Monday in Rabat, Morocco and France inked an action plan for technical cooperation in the justice sector for the 2026-2028 period. This initiative aims to create a robust and enduring framework for collaboration and exchange between the two countries' Ministries of Justice. The agreement was signed by Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, and his French counterpart, Gérald Darmanin. It builds on an administrative cooperation arrangement established on December 13, 2012,

Stade Rennais signs Moroccan U20 star Yassir Zabiri

Stade Rennais have completed the signing of Yassir Zabiri, a Moroccan U20 international, from Famalicão. A full agreement between the two clubs was reached on Monday afternoon. The transfer fee for the 20-year-old is reported to be €10 million, with an additional €2 million in performance-based bonuses linked to a set number of appearances. A left-footed and versatile forward capable of playing across the entire attacking line, Zabiri has been a top recruitment target for

Morocco suspends billion-dollar LNG terminal project on Mediterranean coast

Morocco has decided to suspend its liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project planned for the Mediterranean coast, an investment estimated at nearly $1 billion that was intended to strengthen energy imports and reduce reliance on more polluting fuels. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development said the decision to freeze the project, described as «highly strategic», was taken in light of «new parameters and

Morocco launches discount train card for people with disabilities

The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out a new discount card for train travel, specifically designed to assist individuals with disabilities. This initiative, which took effect on Monday, was announced by the State Secretariat for Social Integration. The State Secretariat stated that the card enables people with disabilities, along with companions of visually impaired individuals, to enjoy a 50% reduction on train ticket prices. This move aligns with the partnership agreement signed

DGSN rejects claims of delayed probe into French national’s disappearance in Rabat

Morocco's General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has rejected allegations published by the French daily Le Figaro claiming delays in the investigation into the disappearance of a French national in Rabat in 2024, stressing that the case remains actively pursued in accordance with legal procedures. In a statement, the DGSN said it had taken note of the article concerning the disappearance of Clément Besneville, describing it as vague and based on allegations suggesting that the

OCP Maintenance Solutions opens first subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

OCP Maintenance Solutions, a subsidiary of the OCP Group specializing in industrial maintenance solutions, has expanded to Riyadh with the opening of its first subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. Named I-Sense International, the Saudi entity marks a strategic milestone in the company’s growth and reflects its ambition to export its expertise to high-capital, high-performance industrial ecosystems, OCP said in a press release. OCP Maintenance Solutions supports clients across multiple

Essaouira hosts the World Wetlands Day

The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF), in collaboration with the province, organized an awareness day this Monday, February 2, in Essaouira to commemorate World Wetlands Day. This year's theme, «Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage», provided a platform for discussions on the sustainable management of these vital areas. Essaouira was deliberately chosen as the venue due to its status as a «symbolic territory», renowned for its

Red-level alert : Heavy rains and snowfall in Morocco from Monday to Wednesday

Heavy rainfall, at times accompanied by thunderstorms, along with snowfall above 1,500 meters, strong wind gusts, and cold temperatures are expected across several Moroccan provinces from Monday to Wednesday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). In a red-level alert, the DGM warned that heavy, occasionally stormy rainfall totaling 100 to 150 mm is expected on Wednesday, from midnight to 11 p.m., in the provinces of Chefchaouen, M’diq–Fnideq, Tetouan,

Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa enter Ceuta amid adverse weather conditions

At least 25 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have entered Ceuta in recent hours after scaling the double border fence separating the city from Morocco, taking advantage of adverse weather conditions. Security sources told Spanish news agency EFE that the migrants crossed at several points along the 8.2-kilometer land border, managing to evade surveillance cameras installed in the area. According to the same sources, 15 of the migrants are from Guinea and five from Sudan, with all reported to

Evacuations continue in Sidi Kacem as Sebou River water levels rise

Evacuation operations continued on Sunday in the Al Haouafate municipality, in Sidi Kacem province, benefiting several rural communities, as part of the maximum mobilization of provincial and local authorities following the rise in water levels of the Sebou River. Local authorities focused their efforts on carrying out swift and preventive evacuations of families living in areas adjacent to the riverbanks, particularly in the douars of Lahmidiyine, Drarsa, Laazib, and Sahraoui. Residents were

Saudi Crown Prince inquires about King Mohammed VI’s health

Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call on Sunday with King Mohammed VI, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the call, the Crown Prince inquired about the health of King Mohammed VI and wished him continued good health and well-being, the statement said. For his part, the King of Morocco expressed his thanks to the Crown Prince for his noble and brotherly sentiments. سمو #ولي_العهد