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[ad_1] Rabat –  Cybersecurity has become synonymous with digital sovereignty and a key lever for economic growth, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, said Monday in Rabat at the opening of the Regional Cyber Week. “Investing in cybersecurity, as international experience proves, not only protects against risks but also generates tangible gains in business climate, investment attraction, consumption growth, and corporate competitiveness,” Loudyi stated.  He added that digital trust strengthens both citizens’ and companies’ confidence while supporting the transition toward a safe and sustainable digital economy. Morocco’s digital transformation Loudyi recalled Morocco’s “remarkable progress” in digital transformation…

[ad_1] King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has addressed a message to the Supreme Council of Ulema (Religious Scholars) on the commemoration of the 15th-century anniversary of the birth of Prophet Sidna Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon Him (PBUH), urging the Council to organize scientific activities, scholarly and outreach events, and to highlight the efforts made by the Alawite Monarchs to safeguard the legacy of the Prophet. In the message, which was read out, Monday, at the headquarters of the Supreme Council of Ulema, the King called the Council to hold scientific lectures and conferences, organize symposia at…

[ad_1] Marrakech – With only days to go before the fifth edition of Marrakech Short Film Festival (MSFF) lights up its courtyards and palm-lined plazas with the glow of cinema, a quiet curator’s eye arrives from Bilbao. Rubén Corral – head of programming at ZINEBI, the Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Film – has spent years shaping global short film selections. Known as the architect behind ZINEBI’s globe-spanning programs, he has built a career turning thousands of submissions into a handful of defining encounters with the screen. His taste runs on rigor and curiosity; his compass is the…

[ad_1] Kings and Heads of State of Islamic and Arab countries participating in the Arab-Islamic emergency summit held Monday in Doha reiterated their solidarity with Qatar, and condemned Israel’s aggression against its sovereignty. The Arab and Islamic leaders stressed, in the final statement adopted at the end of the summit, that Israel’s aggression against Qatar and the ongoing hostile practices of Israel jeopardize peace prospects and peaceful coexistence in the region. They also recalled that “this aggression against the territory of Qatar, a country playing a key role as a mediator in efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, end…

[ad_1] Rabat – Three Moroccan students from the Faculty of Sciences and Technologies (FST) in Settat have won a gold medal at the Innovation Week (IWA 2025) for their groundbreaking project, Safety Wings. A drone that saves lives at sea The winning project introduces a drone designed to revolutionize aquatic rescue operations.  The Safety Wings drone can detect individuals in distress in water, rapidly fly to their position, and deploy inflatable life buoys. In contrast to existing buoys that sell for around $300 and are typically disposable, the Moroccan designers developed a reusable model that costs under $20. The only…

[ad_1] President of Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra has thanked King Mohammed VI for hosting a meeting highlighting the investment opportunities offered in this landlocked African country. The investment meeting, organized in Casablanca from 14 to 15 September, was marked by the presence of several Moroccan, Central African, Arab and foreign officials as well as diplomats and representatives of numerous financial institutions including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, the European Union and United Nations. In his opening address, CAR president lauded the “enlightened and exemplary leadership” of King Mohammed VI for a…

[ad_1] Rabat – Meeting Monday in Doha, the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit voiced firm support for the Al-Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI of Morocco.  The gathering of Arab and Muslim leaders came amid heightened anticipation of a strong collective stance following Israel’s strike on Qatar on September 9. In a resolution adopted at the gathering, heads of state from Arab and Islamic countries reaffirmed their support for the committee and its executive arm, the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency.  Leaders noted the importance of sustaining efforts to help Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli genocidal campaign and remain steadfast. Morocco…

[ad_1] As Pope Léon XIV prepares to honor the martyrs of the 21st century in a solemn ecumenical ceremony, French paper Le Journal du Dimanche highlights a community suffering in near silence: the Christians of Kabylie, a region in northern Algeria where religious and political repression intersect. While global attention often focuses on persecuted Christians in the Middle East, China, or sub-Saharan Africa, Kabylie’s Christians, mostly Protestant and Evangelical, are subjected to daily harassment, arrests, and intimidation, according to a detailed article by Le Journal du Dimanche. Dozens of Kabyle Christians are currently facing legal action for “unauthorized worship,” a…

[ad_1] Soufiane El Bakkali narrowly missed out on gold in the 3,000m steeplechase at the World Championships in Tokyo. El Bakkali ran a cautious start, staying at the back in the early laps before pushing forward in the final two laps. His late surge, however, was not enough to catch New Zealand’s Geordie Beamish, who stole the lead in the final metres. Beamish claimed victory in 8:33.88, with El Bakkali just behind in 8:33.56. Another Moroccan, Salaheddine Ben Yazide, finished fifth in 8:35.16. The 29-year-old Moroccan had earlier qualified comfortably from the heats, topping his group in 8:26.99. His defeat means…

[ad_1] Chinese bus manufacturer Yutong has officially dispatched a fleet of 723 high-end buses to Morocco in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), the company said. The buses are part of a comprehensive transport solution Yutong is providing to Morocco, which includes full operational support during the tournament, it said in a statement. According to Di Bei, Director of Premium and International Production at Yutong, the vehicles were engineered to withstand Morocco’s diverse terrain and climate. “Our R&D team conducted extensive simulations and lifecycle reliability tests to ensure the buses meet a 20-year or 2-million-kilometer durability…