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The debate over the regularization of undocumented migrants in Spain has gained renewed momentum following Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Several migrant rights organizations and civil society groups argue that the success of Lamine Yamal, whose father is Moroccan, highlights the value of integration policies and strengthens calls to accelerate the legalization of thousands of migrants, particularly Moroccans. According to migrant advocates, Yamal’s rise has become a powerful example of how the children of immigrant families can make significant contributions when provided with legal stability and equal opportunities. They believe that granting secure legal status promotes social…

An official reception hosted by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in honor of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, celebrating Spain’s victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has generated widespread discussion on social media after official footage showed the two leaders cutting a World Cup-themed cake during a formal luncheon. The celebration followed a joint press conference in which President Tebboune congratulated the Spanish government and people on their national team’s World Cup triumph, praising Spain’s performances throughout the tournament before joining Prime Minister Sánchez in the symbolic celebration. The Algerian Presidency later released an official video of the event, explaining…

Facing growing challenges in recruiting and retaining workers, several automotive wiring manufacturers in Tangier have introduced new hiring strategies, including a 250-dirham referral bonus for employees who successfully recruit a new worker who meets the company’s requirements and remains employed for at least one month. The initiative, launched in June by one of the sector’s largest manufacturers, is part of broader efforts to address increasing labor shortages as fewer young people are willing to work on production lines and resignation and absenteeism rates continue to rise across several industrial facilities. Under the internal referral program, existing employees now play an…

its preparations to co-host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, according to Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy Fatim-Zahra Ammor. The planned expansion represents nearly 20 percent of the country’s current hotel capacity and forms part of a broader strategy aimed at using the 2030 World Cup as a catalyst for long-term tourism and economic development rather than simply as a sporting event. The Moroccan government is investing more than 190 billion dirhams in major infrastructure projects, including airports, railways, roads, stadiums and urban development initiatives designed to support the tournament and strengthen the country’s…

Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdelsamad Kayouh, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to making road safety a central pillar of its sustainable development strategy during the United Nations Road Safety Fund Donors Conference held at UN headquarters in New York. Kayouh stressed that Morocco continues to support international efforts aimed at reducing road traffic fatalities and improving global road safety. As Chair of the Advisory Board of the UN Road Safety Fund, Morocco remains actively engaged in strengthening international cooperation and promoting effective road safety policies. The minister highlighted that protecting motorcycle riders has become a national priority, recalling the…

Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior announced on Monday the activation of the Central Election Monitoring Committee, in implementation of the Royal Instructions issued by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the Minister of the Interior and the President of the Public Prosecution, aimed at ensuring the proper conduct of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 23, 2026. According to the ministry, provincial election monitoring committees have also been activated across the Kingdom’s prefectures and provinces. These bodies bring together walis or governors alongside Prosecutors General or King’s Prosecutors. In addition, regional committees have been established to oversee and coordinate the…

The Northern Branch of the Association of Engineers of the Mohammadia School (AIEM North) held its Elective General Assembly on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Tangier, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Smouni, President of the Association, to renew its regional governing bodies and review the achievements of the 2022-2026 mandate. The meeting opened with remarks by outgoing Secretary General Rabie El Khamlichi, who presented the branch’s main accomplishments before submitting the activity report. The financial report was presented by Abdelmoula Benmbarek, and both reports were unanimously approved by the General Assembly. According to the activity report, AIEM North organized 16…

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has praised Morocco’s remarkable football progress, saying the country has become a global reference thanks to the sustained success of its national team. Speaking on the television program Planet Foot, Laporta said the Atlas Lions once again proved they belong among the world’s top national teams with their performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their quarter-final defeat to France. He highlighted the quality of Morocco’s squad, praising several players, including Azzedine Ounahi, and said the national team possesses the talent and depth needed to compete consistently with the world’s strongest football nations. Laporta…

Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has forecast a heatwave affecting several parts of the country from Saturday through Monday, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 46°C, according to an orange-level weather alert. Temperatures between 44°C and 46°C are expected in the provinces of Oued Eddahab, Assa-Zag, Tata, Zagora and Boujdour. Highs ranging from 40°C to 44°C are also forecast for Taza, Taroudant, Tinghir, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, Kelaat Sraghna, Jerada, Oujda-Angad, Taourirt, Beni Mellal, Boulemane and Guercif. Meanwhile, Essaouira is expected to record temperatures between 38°C and 40°C. The meteorological authority has urged residents to take the…

Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity while expressing its commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors including energy, investment, transport, and logistics. In an interview, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Morocco, Nazim Samadov, said relations between Rabat and Baku are built on mutual respect, trust, and reciprocal support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries. He described Morocco as a strategic partner and a gateway to Africa thanks to its geographic position, regional influence, and modern infrastructure, highlighting the strategic role that the Tangier Med Port could play in connecting global supply chains through the “Middle…