On Thursday, February 6, Moroccan authorities expelled a Spanish journalist, the director of the daily «El Independiente», known for his proximity to the Polisario Front. The journalist had arrived in Dakhla on a Ryanair flight from Madrid. Upon arrival, airport security informed him that he was not welcome in Morocco and would need to leave the country immediately. According to the journalist, this decision was communicated to him by the security services operating at the
Egypt has signaled its intent to engage in the development of infrastructure and sports facilities for the 2030 World Cup, which is set to take place in Morocco. Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, who serves as Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, expressed this ambition during a meeting with Moroccan Ambassador to Cairo, Mohamed Ait Ouali. El-Wazir stated, «Egyptian companies that have successfully executed mega
Several flights from Israel and the United States have recently touched down in Morocco. These movements have sparked widespread speculation amidst evolving international dynamics, particularly between Israel and the United States. «Israeli experts working on behalf of BlueBird Aero Systems, which is 50% owned by IAI, are overseeing the construction of a drone manufacturing unit. In this context, their presence in Morocco is normal», a Moroccan security source revealed to Yabiladi.
Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev is set to visit Morocco to attend the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, scheduled from February 18 to 20, 2025, in Marrakech. According to Israeli media reports, the Ministry of Transportation has requested state funding to cover the stay of Minister Miri Regev, her ministry's director general, Moshe Ben Zaken, and her personal assistant at a luxurious hotel during their mission in Morocco. The suite prices at the hotel range from
The United States Embassy in Morocco has unveiled a revamped visa appointment system, set to launch on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The updated system will feature a new design for its login, profile, and appointment scheduling pages. To access the system, applicants must visit the login page at www.ustraveldocs.com and follow the necessary steps. All users, whether they are new or returning from the previous system, must register and create an online profile. This registration is mandatory
Moroccan kickboxer Badr Hari was released on Wednesday following his arrest in Amsterdam on assault charges, according to the public prosecutor's office, as reported by the Dutch news agency. Press sources indicate that the incident occurred when Hari returned his children to their mother, in accordance with their custody agreement. Upon arriving at her residence, a dispute ensued, escalating into a physical altercation during which Hari allegedly hit her in the face. As part of the
On Wednesday, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska inaugurated Melilla's new «smart border», the Entry/Exit System (EES), heralding a significant advancement in border control technology. Local media report that the project, which cost 12 million euros, promises to streamline and secure the crossing process. Grande-Marlaska announced that the system would be operational by October, aligning with its implementation across the European Union's Schengen area. He assured that
The Spanish National Police, in collaboration with the Labor Inspectorate, has successfully dismantled a network of companies in Granada involved in facilitating illegal access to social assistance. The operation was spearheaded by a couple who orchestrated the scheme. Authorities arrested 60 individuals, including 58 Moroccans who were found to be in Spain irregularly and were benefiting from these illicit funds. The investigation revealed that the total amount embezzled exceeded
The Chief of Staff of the Algerian Army and Minister Delegate in charge of Defense, General Said Chengriha, is currently visiting India. According to Algerian media, the purpose of the visit is to «strengthen cooperation» between the two nations. Back in October 2024, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, traveled to Algiers for discussions with General Chengriha. The following month, General Chengriha hosted his Indian counterpart, General Anil Chauhan, in Algeria. Algeria is
OCP S.A. has successfully completed an additional $300 million bond issue on the international market. This move follows the authorization granted by its Board of Directors on December 3, 2024, and aligns with the provisions of European Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, which allows for the issuance of additional bonds within 12 months of an initial offering, up to a limit of 30% of the original amount. In an official statement, the group described this «Tap Issue» as being connected to