Using a Moroccan bank card in the UAE—or a UAE card in Morocco—could become possible as the two central banks study ways to connect their payment systems and strengthen banking cooperation. Two agreements announced on October 3 set out plans to bring the systems closer together.
Arab support for Gianni Infantino is growing as several European federations distance themselves from him. Having already backed the FIFA president in August, Morocco now sees its position reinforced by the Union of Arab Football Associations.
Fulgencio Coll accuses Morocco of using the mass arrivals in Ceuta as a weapon against Spain. The former chief of the army staff is calling for a military presence at the border and economic pressure on Rabat.
MoroccoA terrible tragedy shook the Mesnana neighborhood in Tangier on Saturday morning. A family of four , including two children, was found lifeless in their home, presumably victims of carbon monoxide poisoning.
MoroccoThe Ministries of the Interior and Finance are launching a digital service to obtain the real estate tax clearance certificate within a maximum of 48 hours. This reform simplifies real estate sales by digitizing the exchanges between the Treasury, notaries, and tax authorities.
SportConstruction work on the Tessema stadium has begun in Casablanca. This 30,000-seat project, with an initial budget of 36 million dirhams, is strengthening the metropolis’ infrastructure in preparation for the upcoming major international sporting events.
SportAt just 18 years old, Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi is at the heart of a duel between France and Morocco . Two months before the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder refuses to rush a selection choice he wants to be "natural".
MoroccoAt 14 dirhams per kilo, the tomato becomes inaccessible for many Moroccan households. Faced with this unprecedented surge, professionals denounce a massive export to Europe and Africa that empties the domestic market and asphyxiates purchasing power.
FranceAn Airbus A220-300 flying from Paris to Rabat was forced to turn back after only thirty minutes of flight. A suspicious odor in the cabin triggered an emergency procedure, forcing the aircraft to land at Roissy.
MoroccoA 45-year-old woman from Marrakech has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by the Rabat Court of Appeal . She trapped young women on Facebook by usurping prestigious positions to extort money from them.
MoroccoThe Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.2% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.6% against the euro during the period from April 2 to 8, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
MoroccoA national survey reveals a growing disinterest of Moroccans in marriage. Between financial constraints and a thirst for independence, more than half of singles no longer wish to commit, despite the persistent importance of values and the desire to start a family.
SportThe Algerian defender of Olympique de Safi , Houari Ferhani, found himself at the heart of a heated controversy on Saturday during a match against USM Alger.