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Morocco Makes Historic Debut as Guest of Honor at Venice Production Bridge
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Rabat – For the first time in its history, the prestigious Venice Production Bridge is honoring Morocco during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, which runs from August 27 to September 6 in the iconic Italian city. Leading this milestone...
El Bouari: Morocco’s Livestock Thrives Thanks to Strategic Royal Initiatives
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Rabat – Morocco has successfully safeguarded its national livestock during years of severe drought, thanks to the strategic measures initiated by King Mohammed VI, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Thursday. Speaking at a press briefing...
Avance Media Announces 2025 100 African Female Finance Leaders Ranking
Business and Financial Times
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August 28, 2025
Leading PR & Rating firm, Avance Media, has officially unveiled the 2025 edition of its 100 African Female Finance Leaders Ranking, a prestigious publication celebrating outstanding women who are shaping Africa’s financial sector. Selected from 31...
11 of the most beautiful places to visit in Morocco
Lonely Planet
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Few visitors will travel the entire length, breadth, and depth of Morocco; those who do will be awestruck by the beauty and diversity of its architecture, cultures, and landscapes. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, from modern...
Morocco issues decree on licensing film production and audiovisual projects
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco’s government has issued Decree No. 2.25.483, published in Official Gazette No. 7432, outlining the procedures for obtaining licenses to conduct film production activities in the country. The decree is based on Law No. 18.23 on the film...
Moroccan Women Work Three Months a Year for Free Due to 23% Gender Pay Gap
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
A new study on Morocco’s gender pay gap has revealed that the average wage difference is approximately 23%, meaning Moroccan women effectively work for three months a year without pay compared to their male colleagues. The disparity is even more...
Morocco’s Digital Currency Revolution: Expert Analysis of the e-Dirham Initiative
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Rabat — As the world is undergoing a massive digital monetary transformation, Morocco is looking to establish itself as a regional and continental model of financial modernization, inclusion, and sovereignty. Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country’s...
Moroccan Police Officer Files Complaint Against Jabaroot’s False Allegations
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Marrakech – A police officer named Azzeddine Nassih has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor General at the Casablanca Court of Appeal following false allegations and fictional crimes attributed to him by a social media account called “Jabaroot.”...
Venice Film Festival 2025: Morocco honored at Venice production bridge
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco is being honored, for the first time in its history, at the Venice Production Bridge, held as part of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6 in the Italian city of the Doges. This distinction,...
Morocco Affirms Dialogue-First Approach in Maritime Border Talks with Spain
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco remains firmly committed to dialogue with Spain regarding maritime border delimitation while adhering to international law, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stressed during a high-level seminar on “International Practices in...
Morocco, On Its Own Terms
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Fez – On the page and behind the paywall, the latest Paris series about Morocco returns to form. Framed as L’énigme Mohammed VI; it choreographs suspense, forecasts an “end of reign,” and ushers in the interpreter-protagonist. Even readers who...
EU deforestation rules open trade doors for Morocco
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco is set to gain a trade edge in Europe as the European Union rolls out strict anti-deforestation rules later this year, with the North African country classified as “low risk” under the new regulation. The law, which takes effect in...
Vodafone to Lead Communication Services for Morocco-Spain Underwater Tunnel
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Rabat — Spain has awarded Vodafone UK a communication services contract for the team studying the proposed tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco through the Gibraltar Strait. Spanish media sources report that the government signed the contract in...
Morocco joins dialogue on the delimitation of its maritime borders with Spain
Atalayar
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August 28, 2025
Maritime cooperation Commitment to dialogue Methods for border delimitation At a conference on international maritime law held on 26 August in Rabat, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita,...
Moroccan-American Rapper, French Montana reportedly engaged to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra
TVC News Nigeria
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August 28, 2025
The daughter of UAE Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, has announced her engagement to Moroccan-American Rapper, French Montana. According to Montana’s agent, the couple...
Moroccan Government approves draft law on higher education, several decrees
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco’s government council, chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, approved a draft law on higher education and scientific research, along with several decrees concerning education, taxation and agriculture, according to an official...
Morocco Sets Record in Fresh Onion Exports After Lifting of Ban
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Rabat – Morocco’s onion farmers and traders have entered a new chapter. After a year marked by restrictions and setbacks, the country’s fresh onion exports not only recovered in 2024 but reached levels never seen before. Data from EastFruit show...
Morocco completes trial of Israeli Extra guided missile
Globes
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August 28, 2025
Morocco has completed the successful trial of an Extra guided missile produced by Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE:ESLT) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), as part of a training exercise in the...
Moroccan-American Rapper French Montana Engaged to Princess of Dubai Sheikha Mahra – Here’s All You Need To Know
Latestly
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August 28, 2025
Moroccan-American rapper French Montana (Karim Kharbouch) and Sheikha Mahra, Princess of Dubai, are officially engaged, TMZ reported. The 40-year-old rapper and 31-year-old royal formalised their relationship in June during Paris Fashion Week,...
Morocco's Energy Transition Experience Spotlighted in New Delhi
Morocco News
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Thursday 28 August 2025 Morocco's pioneering experience in energy transition, driven by the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, was spotlighted on Wednesday in New Delhi during the 20th edition of the India-Africa Business...