A $239 million industrial project in Morocco aims to produce jet fuel from waste. The proposed plant near Nador could produce 200,000 tonnes a year. Its financing is under review.
In results published on 22 October, Nexans cited major Moroccan solar projects among the factors supporting its growth. The French cable maker reported strong growth in its power grid business, driven by several international markets.
Abderrahim Naji has received fresh recognition in Italy. His company, CS Stampi, is among the winners of a film competition held in Rome on 21 October. Behind the distinction is a rise that began with a simple job and an unexpected train journey.
FranceMoroccans remain at the top of the Maghreb countries that have benefited from residence permits in France.
MoroccoPresent in Casablanca since 2014, a Spanish group providing R&D and industrial engineering services has just ended its activities.
MoroccoThe project to build the highway connecting Guercif to Nador is progressing at a steady pace. Recently published images show the level of progress on the third section, extending from the province of Driouch to the Nador West Med port, a distance of 27 kilometers.
SportWith just a few days left before the end of the summer transfer window, some Atlas Lions have not yet found a club. Others, on the other hand, have had the chance to join clubs in Spain, Italy, France and Saudi Arabia.
MoroccoThe Moroccan Observatory for Consumer Protection is concerned about the surge in coffee prices on world markets and the impact this could have on the purchasing power of Moroccans. It calls on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to protect consumers from any illegal business practices that could negatively affect their purchasing power.
FranceCustoms officers discovered 253 kilos of Moroccan cannabis resin on board a utility truck registered in Spain traveling on the A31 motorway in Lorraine. The driver - a 43-year-old Moroccan - was arrested, taken into custody and then placed in pre-trial detention. This is one of the largest seizures of the year in France.
MoroccoThe Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have successfully carried out tests of an Israeli missile with a caliber of 306 mm in the eastern region of the Kingdom. This test is part of the modernization of their ballistic capabilities.
MoroccoMoroccan customs officers arrested three people, including Moroccans residing abroad, at the Bab Sebta border crossing who were transporting large quantities of hashish, carefully hidden in their vehicles. In total, 87 kilos of this drug were seized.
FranceRima Hassan has been attacked for a few days by the Algerian press. The LFI MEP is accused of being complacent towards Morocco in the Sahara issue.
SportThe Moroccan fighters did not shine at Glory 103 this Saturday, August 23 in Rotterdam. Jamal Ben Saddik was knocked out by the Dutchman Levi Rigters, while Mehdi Ait El Hadj lost his fight against champion Chico Kwasi.