Morocco
Moroccan Banker Faces Trial for $1.2 Million Client Fund Embezzlement Scheme
The banker from Tangier accused of embezzling 12 million dirhams from his clients’ accounts, as well as his 26 co-defendants, will soon be informed of their fate.
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British Airline Jet2.com Expands with New Routes to Morocco's Agadir and Marrakech
The British airline, Jet2.com, will launch two new routes to Morocco, in collaboration with Jet2 Holidays.
Morocco
Record 2.84 Million Moroccans Abroad Return Home in Summer 2023 Operation
The "Marhaba 2023" operation , aimed at facilitating the passage of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), recorded a record flow this year, with nearly 2.84 million passengers and 642,000 vehicles transiting through Moroccan ports between June 5 and September 15.
Morocco
Israel Evacuates Diplomats from Morocco Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Israel has proceeded to evacuate its diplomatic personnel from Rabat on October 18, following massive demonstrations expressing solidarity with the Palestinians.
Morocco
Severe Weather Alert: Morocco Braces for Strong Winds, Dust Storms, and Heavy Rains
Strong wind gusts with dust storms and heavy rains are expected from Thursday to Friday in several Moroccan provinces, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).
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Veolia Faces Deadline to Divest Moroccan Water Subsidiary After Suez Merger
In Morocco, Veolia, the French giant of water and waste management, is in trouble. The root of its troubles is the sale of the Lyonnaise des eaux de Casablanca (Lydec), Suez’s former Moroccan subsidiary in charge of water and electricity distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection, and public lighting, which is still not effective.
Morocco
Morocco Environmentalists Slam Invasive Palm Species, Call for Native Tree Preservation
In Morocco, environmentalists are calling for an end to the "anarchic planting" of American-origin palms and the adoption of a "thoughtful reforestation policy in land use planning".
Morocco
Moroccan-Canadian Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui Speaks Out Against Rising Anti-Semitism
At a time when war is raging between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Canadian actress of Moroccan origin Emmanuelle Chriqui denounces the surge of anti-Semitism.
Morocco
Muslim Leaders Defend Against Israel Collusion Claims, PJD Chief Calls Accusations 'Conspiracy'
Abdelilah Benkirane , Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), reacted to the accusations of Muslim leaders of "treason and collaboration with Israel".
Morocco
Booba Taunts Gims Over New Single's Poor Spotify Performance
French rapper Booba is not letting go of Congolese singer Gims. He continues his campaign of denigration, mocking the latest single featuring Spanish-Moroccan rapper Morad.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils $10,000 Housing Subsidy Program to Boost Homeownership
Things are taking shape for the implementation of the new housing assistance program aimed at renewing the approach to home ownership, by supplementing the purchasing power of households, through direct financial assistance to buyers.
Morocco
Moroccan Chaâbi Icon Cheikha Tsunami Dies at 45, Poisoning Suspected
Singer Cheikha Tsunami, a great icon of Chaâbi music, died on Tuesday, October 17 at the Military Hospital in Rabat, at the age of 45. The circumstances of her death remain unclear.