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Morocco named among top tourist destinations in 2025 by Travel and Tour World
Hespress
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August 26, 2025
Morocco has been recognized as one of the top global tourism destinations in 2025, according to a report published by Travel and Tour World, a platform specializing in the tourism industry. The North African country joined a distinguished list...
Morocco weighs US and French fighter jets as regional arms race heats up
Hespress
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August 26, 2025
Morocco is considering major military purchases as it looks to modernize its air fleet and strengthen its defense capabilities. Reports point to ongoing discussions over advanced US F-35 stealth jets and French Rafale fighters, deals that would...
Le Monde’s Morocco Fixation: Intellectual Exhaustion Meets Post-Imperial Projection
Morocco World News
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August 27, 2025
Marrakech – In its recently published serialized “summer investigation” on Morocco’s sovereign – titled “L’énigme Mohammed VI” – Le Monde employed ominous framing devices suggesting an “atmosphere of end of reign” and “unfinished reforms.” This...
Moroccan higher education staff announce series of strikes in September
Hespress
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August 26, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Politics Hespress ENTuesday 26 August 2025 - 17:32 Morocco’s National Union of Higher Education and University Housing Employees, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT), has announced an...
Discover Morocco on Your Own Terms
Morocco World News
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August 27, 2025
From the vibrant souks of Marrakech to the windswept dunes of the Sahara, Morocco is a wonderful country to visit. While guided tours and public transportation can get you from point A to point B, they often limit the moments that make travel...
Women in Morocco’s Private Sector Earn 42.8% Less Than Men
Morocco World News
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August 27, 2025
Marrakech – A comprehensive guide released this month offers solutions to tackle Morocco’s persistent gender pay gap. According to “Égalité Pro, STOP aux ECARTS” by Maria Charaf, women in the private sector earn 42.8% less than men, with the...
Morocco Ranks 3rd in Africa with 7,500 Millionaires, Growth Up 40%
Morocco World News
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August 26, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco has secured its position as the third wealthiest country in Africa, housing approximately 7,500 millionaires, according to the Africa Wealth Report 2025 published Tuesday by international wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners...
Alithya names Pierre Blanchette chief financial officer
Consultancy.org
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August 27, 2025
Alithya, a management and technology consulting firm, has appointed Pierre Blanchette as chief financial officer, effective July 28, 2025. Based in the firm’s Montreal headquarters, Blanchette has nearly 30 years of experience in finance – with...
‘Financial Hemorrhage’: MAD 1 Billion Squandered on Refused Visas
Morocco World News
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August 26, 2025
Marrakech – The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has confronted Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita regarding the growing number of visa rejections facing Moroccan citizens and the substantial financial burden they create. In a written...
QIA positions Qatar as 'strategic player' in global minerals market: Energy expert
Gulf Times
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August 27, 2025
Michael Finch, Head of Strategic Initiatives at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is “positioning” Qatar not just as an energy powerhouse but as a strategic player in the global minerals market, noted Michael...
Chart of the Day: China Boosts Belt and Road FDI Amid Growing Trade Protectionism
Caixin
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China is increasing its foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows, particularly toward countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to reinforce global supply chains amidst rising U.S. tariffs and protectionist measures. Industry...
HD Hyundai to Merge Ulsan Shipyards to Expand Defense and Commercial Work
The Maritime Executive
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HD Hyundai, which is already South Korea’s largest shipbuilder, announced plans to reorganize by merging its shipbuilding operations in Ulsan to realize opportunities both in naval shipbuilding and repair, and the South Korean MASGA (Make America...
China-Arab expo set to fuel international trade
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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August 27, 2025
BEIJING, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily Belt and Road countries a new addition to event planned in Ningxia Hui autonomous region The Ningxia Hui autonomous […] BEIJING, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from China Daily...
Morocco Secures Over 90% of Cobalt Market in MENA
Morocco World News
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August 26, 2025
Rabat – Morocco has confirmed its role as a driving force in the energy and industrial transition, securing more than 90% of cobalt production and consumption across the MENA region. The findings, published in a recent IndexBox report, show the...
Moroccan retirees demand 5,000 dirham minimum pension and smart health card
Hespress
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August 26, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Politics Hespress ENTuesday 26 August 2025 - 12:43 A new coalition of Moroccan retirees has called for setting a minimum pension of 5,000 dirhams and introducing a “smart card” to facilitate access to hospitals and...
Morocco’s Customs Revenue Reaches Record of MAD 144.8 Bln in 2024
Hespress
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August 26, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General with MAPTuesday 26 August 2025 - 16:20 Morocco’s customs revenue has reached a historic record MAD 144.8 billion for 2024, against MAD 132.5 billion in 2023, showing a growth rate of 9.2%, according to the...
Morocco Emerges as Leading Player in Global Automotive Industry
Morocco News
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Tuesday 26 August 2025 Morocco has reached a decisive milestone in its ambition to become a leading player in the global automotive industry, wrote the Spanish economic daily El Economista on Tuesday. Morocco has doubled its production capacity in...
Iran unchanged in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking
Tehran Times
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August 29, 2025
TEHRAN - The latest edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking features 12 new teams, reflecting the booming popularity of the game ahead of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines, which kicks off this coming...
‘Bristling with spikes’: oldest known ankylosaur fossil found in Morocco
The Guardian
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August 27, 2025
Tank-like physique, bristling with body armour and a collar of spikes the length of golf clubs, Spicomellus afer looks more like a Pokémon creation than a living creature. This bizarre dinosaur roamed the flood planes of what is now north Africa...
Africa’s Smartphone Market Surges 7% in Q2 as Low-Cost Devices Drive Connectivity Across Key Economies
TechTrendsKE
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August 27, 2025
Africa’s smartphone market is showing signs of resilience. In the second quarter of 2025, shipments rose 7% year-on-year to 19.2 million units, a continuation of a slow but steady upward trajectory. Analysts point to easing inflation and currency...