Morocco
Former Moroccan National Team Coach Abdelkhalek Louzani Dies at 75
Abdelkhalek Louzani is no more. Former coach of the national team and several clubs, he died on Saturday, February 6 at the age of 75, after a long illness.
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Morocco
NASA Satellite Captures Stunning Infrared Image of Morocco's Ancient Anti-Atlas Mountains
The American space agency NASA published this Friday on its Instagram account a colorful satellite image that arouses curiosity and elicits admiration from Internet users. This shot, taken at the level of the Anti-Atlas mountains, located in the southwest of Morocco , has already collected more than 540,000 likes since its publication.
Morocco
Forbes Recognizes Four Moroccan Women Among Middle East's Top Business Leaders
Four Moroccan women are featured in the 2021 Forbes ranking of the most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East. Like the other laureates, Forbes Middle East pays tribute to these Moroccan women who have managed to establish themselves in business despite the health crisis due to the coronavirus.
Morocco
Moody's Maintains Morocco's Credit Rating, Shifts Outlook to Negative Amid Pandemic Impact
The rating agency Moody’s has maintained Morocco’s credit rating at "Ba1" due to its ability to access external and domestic financing on favorable terms. While Morocco’s rating has been confirmed, its outlook has nevertheless been revised from "stable" to "negative".
Spain
UNICEF Calls for Action Against Racism Toward Unaccompanied Migrant Minors in Canary Islands
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) wants to play its part in the case of unaccompanied Moroccan minors mistreated in the Canary Islands. The UN agency has called for strengthening the prevention and fight against racism and xenophobia.
Morocco
Israel Seeks Swift Restoration of Full Diplomatic Ties with Morocco, Says Top Envoy
Arrived in Rabat at the beginning of last week, the head of the Israel office has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to "expanding its bilateral ties with Moroccans." Tel Aviv wants to restore its diplomatic relations with Morocco as soon as possible, the Israeli diplomat said.
France
Morocco Tops List for French Visas in 2020, Surpassing China Amid Pandemic
Morocco tops the list of countries whose citizens have received the most French visas in 2020, according to the latest statistics from the French Ministry of the Interior. Despite the lockdown and the closure of borders, France issued more than 98,000 visas to Moroccans who have stolen the limelight from the Chinese.
Sport
FIFA Clears Munir El Haddadi to Play for Morocco National Team
After several months of waiting, Moroccan striker Munir El Haddadi can now play for the national team, according to a decision by the International Federation of Association Football. He had been authorized last Thursday, January 28, by FIFA to change his sporting nationality following the adoption of the Lekjaâ reform.
Morocco
InterContinental to Open Luxury Hotel in Morocco's Capital Rabat
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has just signed an agreement with Immohold Hospitality for the opening of the InterContinental Rabat in the first quarter of 2022. This agreement allows the group to lay the foundations for its ambitious projects in Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Remittances Surge to $7.5 Billion in 2020, Defying Pandemic
Remittances from Moroccans living abroad increased by 5% to a total of 67.997 billion DH (MDH) in 2020 compared to 64,779 billion in 2019, according to the Office des Changes.
France
French Lawmaker Defends Veil-Wearing in Emotional Speech About His Mother
During the debates on the "separatism" bill, Franco-Moroccan deputy M’jid El Guerrab defended the wearing of the veil by giving a courageous speech. He paid tribute to his mother who "wears it out of culture".
Morocco
Morocco Invests 42 Billion Dirhams in Road Infrastructure Over 4 Years
Morocco has invested a total of 42 billion in its roads between 2017 and 2021, compared to 33 billion DH between 2012 and 2016, said the Minister of Equipment and Water, Abdelkader Amara, on Tuesday.