Morocco
Morocco Tightens Gun Control Laws with New Firearms Legislation
Morocco has decided to modernize its legal arsenal related to weapons . A bill to this effect was adopted this week by parliament.
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Morocco
Wizz Air Launches Direct London-Agadir Flights, Boosting Morocco Tourism
The Hungarian airline Wizz Air has this week inaugurated its first direct flight between London and Agadir. The first passengers were welcomed by a folk troupe from the region.
Morocco
Morocco's Customs Chief Nabyl Lakhdar Promoted to Finance Ministry Secretary General
The government announced the appointment of Nabyl Lakhdar , former director general of the Customs Administration, to the position of Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Morocco
Chinese Rocket Debris Set to Fall Near Earth, Possibly Near Morocco
Pieces of a Chinese rocket launched on October 31 should fall back to Earth this Friday, November 4. The exact location of the fall is not yet known with certainty. According to a map published by American experts, debris from this rocket could end up near Morocco .
France
Macron and King Mohammed VI Discuss Potential Morocco Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions
King Mohammed VI is said to have had a telephone conversation with Emmanuel Macron this week. The main topic discussed: the preparation of a possible visit by the French president to the kingdom .
Morocco
Morocco's Railway System to Receive $1.3 Billion Upgrade, Focusing on Infrastructure and Rolling Stock
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has planned an investment of more than 13.4 billion dirhams during the period 2023-2025.
Sport
Morocco's Coach Regragui Confident Ahead of World Cup Challenge
Coach Walid Regragui, has spoken about his recent appointment as head of the Atlas Lions and Morocco’s chances at the World Cup, saying the kingdom has "a team that can pose problems for any opponent".
Morocco
Morocco's First University Synagogue Opens, Promoting Interfaith Harmony
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has inaugurated a university synagogue, a first in Morocco and the Arab world. The place of worship, located next to its new mosque, reflects the coexistence of religions in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Allocates $370 Million in Agricultural Subsidies for 2023 Season
The government maintains its support for the agricultural sector. This year, 3.7 billion dirhams in subsidies will be allocated to the sector, for a total investment of 7.4 billion dirhams.
Sport
Morocco to Face Georgia in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match
In preparation for the World Cup starting in a few days in Qatar, the Moroccan national football team will face Georgia in a final friendly match on November 17 in the United Arab Emirates.
Morocco
Capgemini Expands in Morocco: 2,000 Engineers Hired, 1,500 More Jobs Planned by 2026
Morocco intends to become one of the world’s destinations for technology engineering. To this end, the government signed two memoranda of understanding with Capgemini, an international company specializing in consulting and digital transformation, on Tuesday.
France
France Proposes New Residence Permit to Address Labor Shortages with Undocumented Workers
To address the labor shortage, France is considering creating a "labor shortage" residence permit to facilitate the recruitment of foreign workers in an irregular situation in sectors that are struggling to hire.