On Thursday, February 13, a tragic fire erupted in an elevator at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring three others. The incident, reported by local newspaper Kech24, unfolded as preparations were underway for the fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, set to take place from February 18 to 20. Initial findings from the scene have exposed serious lapses in safety protocols at the venue. Rescue teams faced significant
Casablanca's second deputy mayor, Hussein Nasrallah, has highlighted the prevalence of rentier practices in the city's street parking attendants. In defense of the recent suspension of license grants, Nasrallah disclosed that 40 families control 160 authorizations, alongside company owners holding licenses. Last week, Mayor Nabila Rmili addressed irregularities within the sector and announced the establishment of an investigative commission. In an interview with Al Akhbar, Nasrallah revealed
In Casablanca, the tragic death of a young girl has sparked a significant police operation, resulting in the arrest of four individuals in the Ain Chock district. Among those detained are a shop owner, his assistant, and a café manager, all suspected of promoting narcotic substances, facilitating their consumption by minors, and grooming the victim. Authorities launched an investigation following the incident, which revealed that the 15-year-old victim had been in the company of another
Fly maggots in Morocco have developed fake termite-like faces and matching scents to infiltrate termite colonies undetected. Scientists believe they belong to a newly discovered species.
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has secured a significant contract in Morocco. The company announced on Wednesday, February 12, that it will supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the Al Wahda Open Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant. This facility is owned and operated by Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). The Al Wahda Power Plant is located near the Al Wahda Dam in the Province of Ouazzane,
The Abraham Accords, bilateral agreements on Arab–Israeli normalization, «were an ambitious platform for creating ties and supporting cooperation and economic development between the countries of the region» before they were «frozen by the war in Gaza», Moroccan Ambassador to Washington Youssef Amrani said. «Unfortunately, the war in Gaza and the dire situation in the Middle East led to the freezing of cooperation» between Arab countries and Israel, he
Morocco has set its sights on Australian sheep, with a 15-member delegation currently visiting Perth, Western Australia, to explore potential livestock imports. Hosted by the Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC), the delegation is considering an annual import of 100,000 sheep, with room for expansion, according to reports from Australian media on Wednesday. ALEC has indicated that Morocco is eager to acquire Australian live sheep «as quickly as possible». The
Following the landmark crossing of the first commercial shipment from Ceuta to Morocco, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has confirmed the smooth operation of Spanish and Moroccan customs. The two countries are committed to ensuring the continuous flow of goods through the customs crossings in the autonomous cities, aiming to avoid a return to past tensions. This development is part of the joint declaration signed between Rabat and Madrid on April 7, 2022. The agreement
Spain is making a strategic move to secure a lucrative contract for supplying trains to Morocco's developing rail network, following its loss of a high-speed train deal to France. The Spanish government has approved a significant loan of approximately 7.8 billion dirhams (over 750 million euros) to facilitate this endeavor, contingent upon several tenders being awarded to the Spanish company CAF by Morocco's National Office of Railways (ONCF). Spanish media reports reveal that this loan was
French President Emmanuel Macron has extended an invitation to King Mohammed VI to attend the prestigious Salon de l'Agriculture in Paris, set for February 22 to March 2, 2025. Morocco has been designated as the guest of honor for this edition, mirroring France's role as the guest of honor at the upcoming Salon International de l'Agriculture de Meknès (SIAM), scheduled from April 21 to 27. According to Le Monde, the Moroccan monarch has yet to respond to this official invitation. Should
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