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[ad_1] Moroccan fighters are set for a big night in Riyadh as they push for a place in the PFL MENA finals. Four athletes will be in action on Saturday, September 27, at The Arena, with fans able to watch live and free on the Starzplay app. In the bantamweight semi-final, Xavier Alaoui (15-1-0) takes on Egypt’s Islam Youssef (6-2-0). Alaoui said: “My third time here in PFL. I am starting to like Riyadh more than Dubai to be honest. I am very proud to see many Moroccans on the fight card. Hopefully we will all win and reach the…
[ad_1] In recent months, Algerian state media and pro-regime commentators have intensified their rhetoric against Morocco, using the aftermath of the 2023 High Atlas earthquake as a political tool in a failed attempt to undermine the kingdom’s international profile. The new propaganda strategy lies in contrasting Morocco’s post-quake reconstruction efforts with its advanced preparations for hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and 2030 FIFA World Cup. This anti-Moroccan discourse espoused at the helm of the regime reveals more about Algeria’s insecurities than Morocco’s capabilities. Recently, Algerian television has repeatedly aired segments mocking Morocco’s ability to meet stadium construction deadlines,…
[ad_1] Fez — The US has taken concrete action to translate its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara through economic cooperation initiatives. In a significant statement, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that his country is working on increasing investment in Morocco’s southern provinces, aligning with Washington’s recognition. Landau made the statements after a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly on Wednesday. Landau confirmed that the decision aligns with the US President Donald Trump’s administration’s global efforts to promote diplomacy through economic initiatives and…
[ad_1] Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita met on Wednesday in New York with his peers from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad on the Royal initiative offering Atlantic access to these African landlocked countries. During this follow-up meeting, convened on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the four African diplomats said the Royal initiative enjoys strong regional, continental and international support. They also voiced their determination to start carrying out the priority projects recommended by the national task force of participating countries. The North African Kingdom is pushing forward this strategic keystone project to transform the economies…
[ad_1] Rabat – Achraf Hakimi has opened up about how the rape allegations have impacted not only him, but also his family and children. In an interview with Canal+France, Hakimi said that what he is going through is the “hardest thing” he has ever experienced. In August, Le Parisien reported that the Atlas Lion could face trial over alleged rape charges. This comes after an alleged complainant accused him of touching and kissing the accuser without consent, then “forcing himself on her.” The woman claimed that she reported the incident to the police but initially did not file a formal…
[ad_1] Meknes — Dubai is gearing up to host the tech world’s elite from October 13 to 17, as GITEX Global will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre with the kind of scale and energy that has made it the region’s ultimate technology display. With the vast exhibition floors and numerous product launches at GITEX Global, Cyber Valley is an arena that promises to capture the state of cutting-edge technology and digitalization more than any other event. The number of cybercrime incidents across the globe reached over 15 million in 2024, according to Statista. As for the year 2025,…
[ad_1] Mohammedia – In November 2017, Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank Al-Maghrib, and the Office des Changes released a joint statement declaring cryptocurrency transactions illegal. The authorities warned that using bitcoin or other virtual currencies violated Morocco’s foreign exchange rules, left users without legal protection, and exposed them to risks such as fraud, money laundering, and financing of terrorism. Bank Al-Maghrib’s governor at the time described bitcoin as a speculative asset, stressing that it lacked the stability, backing, and transparency needed to qualify as real money. The Office des Changes reinforced this stance by stating that any transaction…
[ad_1] Morocco’s central bank will begin implementing inflation targeting in January 2027, marking a major shift in its monetary policy framework, while maintaining its current exchange rate regime for the time being, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said. Speaking after the bank’s quarterly board meeting in Rabat Monday, Jouahri said the Moroccan economy is not yet ready to move to a fully flexible exchange rate system. “The economic fabric is not sufficiently prepared,” he noted, adding that the interbank foreign exchange market is now operating without central bank intervention, a step he described as encouraging. The first phase of Morocco’s…
[ad_1] Meknes — US Congressman Joe Wilson reaffirmed his country’s commitment to Moroccan autonomy over the Western Sahara in remarks following a UN General Assembly meeting on Tuesday. Wilson stressed the historic ties between the US and Morocco while characterizing Polisario’s regional opposition as Iranian-backed interference. Speaking after reinforcing his position at the UN, Wilson referred to the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations, saying: “Morocco was the very first country that recognized the American independence of the American Revolution.” He noted that “for 250 years, there’s been a relationship that’s really unique and very positive” between the two countries.…
[ad_1] Morocco’s exports to the European Union are unlikely to face significant disruption in the short term following the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), according to the country’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE). The CBAM, which comes into force on January 1, 2026, is designed to equalize the carbon cost of imported goods with those produced within the EU, aiming to prevent environmental dumping. Exporters will be required to pay a carbon price equivalent to EU emissions quotas. Speaking at a press conference in Rabat on Wednesday, CESE President Abdelkader Amara said only 3.7% of…