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[ad_1] Shandong Yongsheng Rubber Group Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese tire manufacturer, has launched construction works of a major plant in Morocco, enhancing further the country’s growing automotive ecosystem. The Chinese group has earmarked $675 million investment for this new production site to be built over a 25 ha area in the Betoya Free Zone, Driouch Province, near Nador West-Med Port, a strategic position facilitating exports to Europe, Africa, and beyond. Morocco’s geostrategic position, proximity to EU market, political stability, modern infrastructures, incentives to investors, and FTAs with EU and the United States are attracting more and more investors and…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday in his first visit to Russia since taking office. The high-level meeting comes nearly a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, when the former Syrian strongman fled to Russia. During the Kremlin meeting, Sharaa told Putin he wanted to “redefine” relations between the two countries. “We respect all previous agreements and this great history, and we are trying to restore and redefine in a new way the nature of these relations,” Sharaa said. Putin praised the historic ties…

[ad_1] PricewaterhouseCoopers, a leading multinational professional services network, has opened in Casablanca a regional Digital Resilience Center (DRC), the first of its kind in the Middle-East and North Africa. The inauguration ceremony was attended Tuesday by Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Ryad Mezzour, highlighting the government’s support for digital transformation initiatives. The Casablanca PwC center, also the first in the African continent, serves as an expertise and innovation hub, enhancing digital resilience of Moroccan and international companies. It addresses modern cyber threats, financial crimes and provides risk management, data protection, digital forensics, and regulatory compliance. The center offers around-the-clock…

[ad_1] Rabat – The Court of Appeal in Agadir delivered harsh verdicts on Tuesday, sentencing 17 young adults to a combined total of 162 years in prison for their involvement in riots and acts of vandalism that shook the Ait Amira area in the province of Chtouka Ait Baha. According to reported judicial sources, the defendants were convicted on multiple charges, including deliberately setting fire to public property, particularly vehicles belonging to security forces, alongside violent acts and destruction of both public and private assets.  The court said these actions posed a serious threat to public safety and stability in…

[ad_1] Rabat – Saudi Arabia booked their place at the 2026 World Cup after a goalless draw with Iraq in Jeddah. The Green Falcons stand as the 7th Arab country participating in the global tournament next year. The match, held at Al-Inma Stadium, saw few clear chances as both sides struggled to break the deadlock. The result keeps Saudi Arabia top of Group B with four points — one win and one draw — securing automatic qualification for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It will be the Green Falcons’ 7th appearance at the World Cup. Iraq,…

[ad_1] UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cautioned that Libya remains entangled in deep political and security challenges, more than fourteen years after the establishment of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). In a report to the UN Security Council reviewing the mission’s strategy, Guterres commended UNSMIL’s contributions in managing political crises, facilitating elections, and reducing local violence. Nonetheless, he noted that persistent divisions, competing power centers, and the widespread presence of heavy weaponry continue to threaten the country’s unity and institutional integrity. The Secretary-General warned that without a comprehensive political settlement, Libya risks further fragmentation and instability. He urged…

[ad_1] Rabat – A Casablanca court has reportedly sentenced a student to one year in prison for hacking advertising billboards promoting the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The student posted an insulting message through them. The student was prosecuted by the public prosecutor at the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance, converging reports said today. He faced charges of insulting public officials, unauthorized access to data processing systems, and deliberately disrupting and disabling systems. Earlier this month, Casablanca police arrested an individual for hacking the electronic billboards, which were displaying the countdown to the AFCON. The suspect…

[ad_1] British low-cost airline Jet2 has launched a new route from Newcastle to Marrakesh to meet a growing demand for this destination. The flights to Marrakech are scheduled every Tuesday and Friday. Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: “We are delighted that Jet2.com has further strengthened its commitment to Newcastle Airport with the launch of new routes to Budapest and Marrakech.” These new services provide passengers with even more choice and reflect the growing demand for connectivity from the North East to destinations across the world.A Jet2.com spokesperson added: “Since going on sale with these new…

[ad_1] Rabat – Weeks before the Security Council’s vote on a new resolution, many countries took to the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee to reaffirm their confidence that the Moroccan Autonomy Plan is the only possible way to end the dispute over Western Sahara. On Tuesday, Saint Lucia reiterated this position before the committee, supporting the autonomy initiative as a definitive solution to the regional dispute. Carlton Rooney Henry, Saint Lucia’s representative, said his country supports the initiative as a means to achieve a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution. He also expressed support for the UN-led political process…

[ad_1] Morocco is participating in the meeting of Chiefs of United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UNTCC) which opened Tuesday in New Delhi to discuss operational challenges, evolving threats, and share best practices of peacekeeping missions. A delegation from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), led by Brigadier General Abdelkrim Nejjar, is representing the Kingdom in the UNTCC meeting. Through its participation in this three-day gathering, Morocco reaffirms its commitment to UN peace and security initiatives, as well as its strong engagement to promoting to multilateralism. Organized by the Indian Army, the event brings together 32 UN Troop Contributing Countries with attendance…