Morocco
The Muslim 500": the King of Morocco confirms his spiritual and political influence
The Jordanian Center for Research and Islamic Studies has published the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. King Mohammed VI is in the top 15.
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Jordan
Economy
Solo Traveler's Moroccan Dream: Tamraght's Hidden Coastal Charm Captivates Digital Nomads
After visiting Mexico and Jordan, a solo traveler arrives in Morocco and falls in love with a Moroccan village.
Morocco
Moroccan Traveler Denied Entry to Jordan, Sent Back to Egypt
Following the intervention of the Moroccan embassy in Amman, the Moroccan Abdellah Massaoudi, held at King Hussein International Airport in the city of Aqaba, Jordan, will be sent back to Egypt from where he had arrived.
Economy
UK Tightens Airport Security for Easter Travel to Morocco and Other Countries
The British low-cost airline Easyjet informs its customers bound for Morocco and other countries such as Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan that, with the approach of the Easter period and its traditional flows of travelers, reinforced security arrangements now frame air links to the United Kingdom.
Morocco
Jordanian Investor Alleges Fraud in Major Moroccan Textile Factory Sale
A Jordanian investor is accusing a notary and two foreign nationals of falsifying an official document related to the sale of the largest textile factory in the city of El Jadida. They are the subject of a complaint.
Morocco
Jordan to Waive Visa Requirements for Moroccan Visitors
Jumana Ghunaimat, the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Morocco, announced that the authorities of her country plan to exempt Moroccans from visa requirements, in anticipation of the launch, within two months, of a direct air link between Amman and Rabat.
Morocco
Morocco and Iraq Condemn Trump's Gaza Relocation Proposal as 'Dangerous Precedent'
Morocco and Iraq expressed on Saturday their firm opposition to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and resettle them in other countries, considering this idea as a "dangerous precedent" and a violation of international law.
Morocco
Morocco Condemns Israel's Publication of Expanded 'Historical' Maps
Morocco takes a dim view of Israel’s publication of maps representing a "historical Israel" that includes territories belonging to Arab countries such as Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.
Morocco
Apple Expands 'Look Around' Feature to Middle East and North Africa
Countries like Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Turkey will benefit from a new Apple feature that comes to compete with Google Street View.
Morocco
Jordanian YouTuber Faces Backlash Over Morocco-Algeria Border Video
Jordanian YouTuber Joe Hattab discusses his video on the Moroccan-Algerian border made in May 2023, which caused controversy, especially in Algeria.
Economy
Starbucks Faces Boycotts and Sale Delays in Arab Countries Amid Gaza Conflict
The boycott campaigns launched in several Arab countries like Morocco, Egypt and Jordan in response to the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip have significant consequences for the American coffee chain Starbucks managed by the Kuwaiti group Alshaya.
Morocco
Survey: One in Three Moroccans Desire to Emigrate, Mainly to North America and Europe
The desire to emigrate among young people and university-educated individuals in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region remains. About 35% of Moroccans wish to leave the kingdom, compared to 46% in Tunisia, 42% in Jordan and 38% in Lebanon.