France is no longer among the most attractive destinations for Muslim travelers, according to the 2025 edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). Developed by CrescentRating in partnership with Mastercard, this benchmark ranking has assessed (...)
On Sunday, June 22, Abdelilah Benkirane led the regional congress of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Fès-Meknès. During his speech, the secretary-general reaffirmed his party's condemnation of the Israeli strikes on Iran.
«I stand with (...)
For its 16th edition, the Agadir International Documentary Film Festival (FIDADOC) reaffirmed its key role in shaping and promoting documentary cinema in Morocco and across Africa. Held from June 13 to 18, this year's event brought together (...)
The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has joined the Moroccan voices condemning Israel's recent strikes on Iran. «The PPS observes with deep concern the extremely dangerous developments in the Middle East, stemming from the heinous and (...)
Morocco ranked 137th out of 148 countries in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, published by the World Economic Forum, placing it among the lowest-ranked countries worldwide for gender equality.
Morocco ranked 137th out of 148 countries in the 2025 (...)
The PJD, Al Adl wal Ihsane, and pro-Palestinian associations have condemned the Israeli airstrikes targeting scientific and military sites and personnel in Iran, unanimously attributing responsibility to the Trump administration for its unwavering (...)
Germany has pledged to continue its military contribution to the UN peacekeeping missions MINURSO, UNMISS (South Sudan), and UNIFIL (southern Lebanon), committing over €82 million.
This funding will support the training and equipping of military and (...)
The Moroccan government has pledged to significantly boost its exports to Egypt in the coming months. «They are expected to rise from the current 755 million dirhams to 5 billion dirhams by 2027», said Omar Hjira, Secretary of State in charge of (...)
Morocco was ranked among the top 30 source countries for counterfeit goods in 2020, according to a joint OECD-EUIPO report. The report also highlights Morocco as a destination for fake cosmetics from China and as a minor source of counterfeit (...)
Morocco has moved from the «medium human development» category to the «high human development» category in the 2025 Human Development Index, released today by the United Nations Development Programme, ranking 120th globally.
The 2025 Human (...)
The World Bank, in its latest report on economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa, has stated that since 2000, GDP per capita growth in the region has been consistently below the median level of comparable economies. The report attributes (...)
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) is set to hold its 9th congress on April 26 and 27. According to the Islamist party's website, members of the Palestinian Hamas movement will be present during the opening session. Their presence has been (...)
Moroccan engineer Ibtihal Abousaad disrupted Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration to accuse the company of enabling Israel's war on Gaza by supplying AI technology used in military operations. Her protest, which went viral, led to the suspension (...)
The 18th edition of the On Marche International Contemporary Dance Festival returns to Marrakech from April 4 to 12, focusing on four key values: hope, youth, audience, and Africa.
As in previous editions, the festival will take over the city with (...)
This weekend marks the end of the final week of Ramadan. In many countries, people are observing the crescent moon to determine the first day of Shawwal, which marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Some regions have already announced their official (...)
The United Nations' «Sustainable Development Solutions Network» released its annual report on «World Happiness for the year 2024», ranking Morocco 112th globally.
Coinciding with the world's celebration of the International Day of Happiness on March (...)
Ramadan begins this weekend for many Muslims around the world. Several countries have already announced the dates for the blessed month, including those in the Arab region, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Further announcements will follow, based (...)
The Democracy Index 2024 report, published by the British newspaper The Economist today, ranked Morocco 91st globally out of 167 countries, placing it in the category of hybrid regimes.
Morocco ranked 91st globally out of 167 countries in the 2024 (...)
After years of construction, the 7th Art Cinema in Rabat reopened its doors on Sunday, February 16. An emblematic landmark in the city center, the movie theater resumed service by offering one screening per day, showcasing 12 feature films from the (...)
Après des années de chantier, le cinéma 7e Art de Rabat a réouvert ses portes, dimanche 16 février. Repère emblématique du centre-ville de la capitale, la salle a repris du service en proposant une projection par jour, pour présenter au large public (...)
Among her six brothers, Naïma Hadji became interested in hairdressing out of curiosity, wondering about the most suitable styles for curly hair. Though initially drawn to early childhood education careers, she ultimately steered toward a (...)
شهدت جلسة مجلس النواب اللبناني المنعقدة صباح اليوم الخميس، لانتخاب رئيس للجمهورية سجالا حادا بين عدد من النواب تخللها سباب وشتائم.
وخلال كلمتها، أشارت النائب بولا يعقوبيان (نائبة مستقلة) إلى أن "قائد الجيش العماد جوزاف عون (المرشح الأبرز لتولي (...)
Morocco was one of the last Arab countries to adopt the printing press. The credit for bringing it to Morocco goes to Cadi Tayeb Roudani in 1864. However, shortly after its arrival, the printing press was confiscated by the Makhzen.
Getting Muslims (...)
While Morocco and Iran have initiated a rapprochement, Algiers continues its contacts with Tehran to counter a possible resumption of relations that would be at the expense of the Polisario. The 10th edition of the Forum of the Global Alliance of (...)
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has presented a new initiative to end the war in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, proposing that Morocco and other Arab signatories to the Abraham Accords be given a role in a «future separation» of the Palestinian (...)