Morocco has emerged as a key player in the melon trade, displacing Spain’s traditional role as the second-largest supplier during the 2022–2023 growing season. Recent data reveals Morocco’s remarkable achievement, shipping over 94 million kg of melons to meet Spain’s escalating demand for this delectable fruit. This milestone places Morocco’s market share just slightly below…
Spain is deepening its technological collaboration with Morocco by delivering cutting-edge advancements to vital sectors of the North African country’s economy. Javier Ponce, the Managing Director of the Spanish Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI), underscored this commitment during a recent seminar in Rabat titled “Entrepreneurial Innovation Supporting Investment.” Ponce affirmed, “The CDTI is…
The evocative Moroccan drama “The Blue Caftan” achieved a significant milestone this week, surpassing 500,000 admissions in theaters overseas. This marks a noteworthy triumph for Moroccan cinema on the global stage. Directed by Maryam Touzani and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Nabil Ayouch, “The Blue Caftan” features standout performances by Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, and Ayoub…
In a recent assessment conducted by Education First, a Swiss organization, Morocco’s English proficiency has been identified as inadequate, placing the nation 76th out of the 113 countries evaluated. The research reveals that the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region boasts the highest percentage of inhabitants proficient in English, followed closely by the Souss-Massa and Casablanca-Settat regions. Specifically, Rabat…
From November 24th to December 2nd, the 20th installment of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) is set to illuminate the global stage, spotlighting the diverse and dynamic world of Moroccan cinema. In a recent interview with L’Economiste, Ali Hajji, the General Coordinator of FIFM, expressed excitement about the extensive representation of national cinema, featuring…
Casablanca – In a poignant musical collaboration, Moroccan pop sensation Manal has recently unveiled her latest single, “Baba,” featuring the distinctive talents of Italian-Tunisian rapper Ghali. The emotionally charged track stands as the second release from Manal’s forthcoming album, “Arabian Heartbreak,” the official launch date of which remains shrouded in anticipation. “Baba” serves as a…
The opening bell clanged sourly for the Casablanca Stock Exchange on Monday, as stocks slipped lower to kick off the new trading week. The benchmark MASI index shed 0.09% right off the bat, giving back some gains from last week’s positive finish. Friday’s uptick for the Masi proved to be just a brief reprieve, as…
Rabat – The unified coordination of teaching staff across Morocco has declared a nationwide four-day strike beginning Monday, November 13, and continuing through Thursday, November 16. The escalation plan includes organized demonstrations outside regional education offices and academies on Wednesday morning, November 15. Teacher unions are urging all coordination groups and individual educators to support…
Kigali, Rwanda – Under the bright lights of the Kigali Convention Centre, Moroccan entrepreneur Yasmina Belahsen captivated the audience as she accepted the Creative Industry Award at the 2023 African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards last night. Belahsen, founder of the trailblazing digital agency Maya Digital, was recognized for her outstanding contributions to…
The promising young Lions of Morocco saw their aspirations of glory trampled underfoot today as Ecuador’s rising stars dealt them a crushing 2-0 defeat in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Playing their second Group A match in steamy Indonesia, the Moroccans were unable to recapture the magic that fueled their confident 2-0 win over Panama…
