A vaccine against meningitis is no longer mandatory for Moroccans heading to Umrah this year, according to a note published Friday by the Moroccan Health Ministry. The decision comes as health authorities in Saudi Arabia have suspended the mandatory requirement for proof of meningitis vaccination for Umrah pilgrims. Despite this announcement, the Moroccan Health Ministry «recommends that Umrah pilgrims still get vaccinated». This decision follows viral videos this week showing
On Wednesday, February 5, the Algerian army made a significant move by withdrawing its tanks from the Tindouf camps. This action has sparked widespread speculation regarding its underlying motives, particularly as it follows closely after armed clashes erupted between Polisario elements and Algerian gendarmes. The conflict reportedly stemmed from a dispute over control of drug trafficking in the region. «This is a tactical withdrawal ordered by the Algerian army, but it has no connection
Contrary to the figures announced by the trade unions that called for a general strike in Morocco on February 5 and 6, the government claims the national participation rate was 32% in the public sector and just 1.4% in the private sector. The day before, unions had reported an overall mobilization of over 80%.
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
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