Last April, the CEO of the Israeli weapons company BlueBird Aero Systems announced plans to build a drone production plant in Morocco. Eight months later, construction has begun, with Israeli experts present in the Kingdom to oversee operations. However, the installation of this unit has been slowed by the Israeli war on Gaza. The drones produced are intended for the Moroccan market and export, particularly to Africa. Even before resuming relations with Israel on December 10, 2020,
Cassata is a traditional Sicilian dessert with Arab-Norman influences, evolving over centuries with ingredients like ricotta, sugar, marzipan, and candied fruit. Originally a baked dish, it transitioned to a cold preparation in the 19th century, with regional variations reflecting local products and traditions.
Ten days after his disappearance, the body of a 25-year-old Moroccan man was found inside a well on a farm in Villajoyosa, in southeastern Spain, covered with stones and grass. According to Spanish media, the missing young man was named Amine, and he was found in a well five meters deep after his cousin Zouhair decided to search for him in that area. Preliminary investigations suggest that two people who were illegally staying on the farm, a Moroccan man and a Russian woman, may be connected
Said Ait Mahdi, the head of the Coordination of Earthquake Victims of the Al-Houz earthquake, was arrested on Monday evening and subsequently transferred to the local prison in Oudaya. Ait Mahdi is facing a series of charges, including «broadcasting and distributing false allegations and claims with the intention of harming the private lives of individuals, defaming them, insulting an organized body, insulting public officials while on duty, assaulting a public official while on duty,
Pedro Fernández, the Spanish government delegate for the Andalusia region, has announced that one of the individuals injured in a collision involving three drug trafficking boats near Moroccan waters is brain-dead. The accident occurred in Moroccan waters, but the injured were later transferred to the Sancti Petri area in the city of Chiclana de la Frontera for medical treatment. The incident also led to the arrest of six individuals. In a statement to reporters, Fernandez explained
Iraq's National Security Advisor, Qassem Al-Aaraji, is currently visiting Morocco, where he held a meeting with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The two officials previously met in January 2023 during a visit by the Moroccan Foreign Minister to Baghdad. In a statement to the press, Al-Aaraji reaffirmed Iraq's support for «Morocco's territorial integrity», emphasizing a «clear» stance on the Sahara issue. As a reminder, in 2022, during a meeting in Marrakech, Iraq's
Dakhla and Oualidia are Morocco’s main hubs for oyster farming, with Dakhla producing 80% of the national output and Oualidia known for its quality oysters. Oyster farming thrives in these regions due to favorable conditions, with growing demand year-round, especially during the festive season.
In an operation dubbed «Dania» the Civil Guard and municipal police in Bilbao, Spain, arrested four people and investigated seven others accused of using «carding» to fraudulently purchase high-tech products, which they then sent and sold in Morocco. Carding refers to the use of stolen card data to carry out fraudulent transactions. The perpetrators obtain the data through programs or websites. The investigation began in November 2023 when the Guardia Civil received a
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has announced the top ten U-20 players for 2024, which includes Moroccan star Bilal El Khannouss and Spanish player of Moroccan origin Lamine Yamal. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal topped the list with a record-breaking 303 points, after coming in fourth place last year. As for Bilal El Khannouss, he was ranked 10th in the world, thanks to his outstanding performance this season with his former team Genk in Belgium, and
A delegation of Egyptian businessmen is set to visit Morocco in the near future to explore investment opportunities and work on leveraging Egyptian investments in the North African kingdom. This upcoming visit has been decided by the Egyptian-Moroccan Joint Business Council, which recently convened its inaugural meeting to discuss strategies for enhancing communication and collaboration between the two countries, with the aim of boosting investments and trade, wrote Egyptian media on