Moroccan banks’ expansion in Africa has been recently one of the most important drivers of the Kingdom's economy. However, the African market remains a risky option.
Women’s Association for Rural Development and the American Initiative for Partnership with the Middle East (MEPI), have worked together to help 100 women entrepreneurs in rural areas acquire a set of capacities and skills through a project entitled «Empowering Women in the Atlas». The closing ceremony of the program will be organized on Saturday 13th May in Ifran, a communiqué sent to Yabiladi by the Foundation reports. «We are very proud to have successfully
The German multinational company that designs athletic footwear has recently found inspiration in the magical garden Majorelle located in Marrakech. Photos of the classical pair of sneakers namely Blaze of Glory and Clyde have gone viral on the Internet after they both have been redesigned by adding details originally mimicking the beauty of the Garden. The sportswear firm decided to give the famous pair of sneakers a Moroccan touch inspired by the traditional
The song writer and singer, Sfia Oult telouat passed away Wednesday 10th May morning in Imi Nouline in the region of Ouerzazat after being diagnosed with Tuberculosis. The 71-year old artist was sick for three months and had to stay in Ouerzazat and then move to Marrakech for treatment. Sfia Oult telouat, born Sfia Oumohamed Ouhddou, started her career as a poet and a singer with a group of Ahwach called “Assais”. She then moved to Marrakech where she met a number of distinguished
Social Media in Morocco has become more and more powerful leading to the emergence of a new fifth estate. After posting a set of short videos aka Snapshot stories on the internet, Hamza Derham got in police custody, an unexpected conclusion that was initiated by inetrnet users in Morocco.
The Moroccan Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Services (FCCIS) and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) signed a memorandum of understanding to create a Joint business Council (JBC) at the chamber of commerce, industry and services in Casablanca, reports The News. The memorandum was signed by the president of the FCCIS, Mustapha Amhal and the vice president of the FPCCI, Ishtiaq Baig. The event was also attended by a delegation of
Moroccan tomatoes are invading the Middle Eastern market making their way to countries like Qatar and the UAE, FreshPlaza reports. The trade is gaining popularity among costumers and importers in that region where the heat and the climate is not really suitable for agriculture. Lamia Al Adlouni, the Marketing Manager of the Moroccan exporter Atlantic Gulf company (AGCO) told the same source that «The current trend started about two or three years ago and has led to increased competition
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday 10th of May that the Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) have managed to dismantle yesterday and today a terrorist cell composed of six individuals in connection with «the Islamic State». The arrests have been actively operating in all of Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan, Marrakech and Safi according to the Ministry’s communiqué. Primary investigations suggest that the alleged terrorists took part
To maintain sustainable development, Morocco is considering Nuclear Power Energy as a source of electricity for its 2030 energy mix plan. With the help of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Kingdom is evaluating the possibility of this long-term project contributing in the production of nuclear power in Africa.
Following the footsteps of ancient traders, Alice Morisson, the journalist and adventurer traveled all the way down from Tangier to Timbuktu. The journey is to be broadcasted tomorrow on the BBC 2 entitled «Morocco to Timbuktu : An Arabian Adventure».