Spain ready to entrust management of Sahara airspace to Morocco Spain would consider entrusting Morocco with the provision of ATS (Air Traffic Service) services in the Sahara airspace. A decision which, if confirmed, would strengthen Morocco’s sovereignty over this territory. According to sources in the aeronautics sector, the Spanish Ministry of Transport is considering taking […]
Casablanca Airport: new blood to resolve baggage problems The National Airports Office (ONDA) is pulling out all the stops on modernizing its infrastructure and strengthening its teams. Two new heads have just been appointed to the management of the Air Navigation Division. At Casablanca airport, we are tackling the baggage problem. Hassan Fahmi, with 34 […]
A famous Moroccan YouTuber in prison Casablanca YouTuber Reda Bouzidi, known under the pseudonym “Oueld Chinwiya”, was placed in pre-trial detention at Ain Sebaâ – Oukacha – prison in Casablanca on Wednesday. He is accused of defamation, invasion of privacy and inciting chaos within a security institution, following complaints filed against him.
MRE: billions that boost the banks, but not the economy Despite their continued increase, transfers from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) do not contribute to Morocco’s economic growth, reveals a recent government report, noting that the portion of these funds dedicated to investment remains insignificant. MRE fund transfers increased from 60 billion dirhams in 2019 to […]
Income tax and VAT: what changes for Moroccans in 2025 Fouzi Lekjaa, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, presented Tuesday to the Chamber of Advisors the main measures and amendments made to the 2025 finance bill. These measures concern in particular the reform of the income tax (IR) and the value added tax […]
Any change for the Moroccan passport? The Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, announced that his department is working to propose a bill that will allow Moroccans to submit applications for the establishment or renewal of passports remotely. The Ministry of the Interior “is preparing to finalize a project which will allow citizens to submit […]
MREs: major economic players, forgotten by institutions A recent report from the Al Hayat Center highlights the significant contribution of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) to the development of their country of origin. However, the latter remain faced with difficulties which limit their initiatives. Estimated at 5.1 million, the MRE represent a pillar for the development […]
Sahara: the Polisario violently attacks France The Polisario Front condemned the support expressed by certain countries including France for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, considering that this position of Paris “undermines the peace agreements” and “violates international legality”. The Polisario Front accuses France of “explicitly supporting” the Moroccan “occupation” of the Sahara. In […]
Morocco looking for its brains among MREs Aware of the importance of its diaspora, Morocco is stepping up its efforts to attract skills Moroccan women living abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underlined in a report the crucial challenge represented by this mobilization, particularly in key sectors such as higher education, industry and health, which […]
Morocco: family drama in Ksar El Kébir A terrible family tragedy struck the Ksar El Kébir region on Monday. A woman and her son were implicated in the death of their brother and uncle, respectively, following a land dispute. The Drabla douar was the scene of this homicide. The victim, TG, father of three children, […]