Elite Agro Holding has announced plans for a 400-hectare agricultural project in Morocco focused on blueberries, mandarins and avocados. The UAE-based group plans to invest 140 million UAE dirhams, or about $38.1 million, in what would be its eighth farm in the kingdom.
Wanted by Belgian authorities, Antwerp drug trafficker Mounir E.B., known as “Gino,” has been arrested in Morocco, according to Belgian media. Two convictions have been sent to Moroccan authorities so they can handle the case judicially in the country.
Algeria is seeking to re-establish its foothold in the Sahel, where border insecurity is compounded by rivalry with Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. A Financial Times investigation describes a government concerned that its competitors are gaining influence as its neighbors face armed groups.
MoroccoThe General Directorate of Taxes has published Circular No. 737 detailing the measures of the 2026 Finance Law. The document establishes the official framework for corporate income tax, personal income tax and VAT from this fiscal year onward.
MoroccoMorocco’s Office des changes has stepped up its investigations into suspicious transactions worth more than 450 million euros involving five businessmen. They are suspected of money laundering and illicit transfers through companies in Morocco and Portugal.
MoroccoA sharp rise in the prices of basic goods is hitting the Oriental region during Ramadan. This inflation, attributed to speculation, is placing a heavy burden on the purchasing power of families already weakened by unemployment.
MoroccoChinese group Inner Mongolia Xingye Yinxi Mining has issued $200 million in sustainability-linked bonds to finance its tin mine in Achmmach, near Meknes. The fundraising aims to accelerate the site’s entry into production.
SportThe Moroccan striker for Esteghlal Tehran managed to leave Iranian territory after an aborted attempt to travel by air. Munir El Haddadi shared details of his overland journey to Turkey before his scheduled return to Spain.
SportFC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in the 4-1 victory over Villarreal. At 18, the Spanish international is breaking several early-age records while observing the Ramadan fast.
SportDuring the Leeds-Manchester City match, a brief interruption to allow Muslim players to break their fast was met with jeers from the home crowd. Pep Guardiola strongly condemned this disrespect.
MoroccoThe National Meteorological Directorate has issued an orange alert bulletin forecasting heavy snowfall from Tuesday in several provinces of the Kingdom. The Atlas peaks will be particularly affected by this phenomenon, which will persist until Thursday.
SportThe Moroccan international Omar El Hilali accused Rafa Mir of racist insults during Sunday’s Elche-Espanyol match. The referee stopped the game for three minutes, activating the anti-racism protocol after the defender reported discriminatory remarks.
MoroccoNaval Group is deploying a diplomatic and industrial strategy to convince Morocco to acquire two Scorpène submarines . Faced with Spanish and German competition, Paris is strengthening its strategic dialogue to secure this major contract in the Mediterranean.