The AKDITAL Group, a leader in Morocco’s private healthcare sector, is expanding its international presence by securing two major agreements in Saudi Arabia. Two memorandums of understanding have been signed with leading Saudi real estate partners: Wataniah Business Real Estate and Namaya (AL FOZAN Holding). These agreements, made under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Investment, will lead to the creation of two real estate companies dedicated to the construction and development of
A Moroccan-registered truck was stuck in a French village for nearly 18 hours, with the driver inside. The 30-ton vehicle became lodged on a narrow road in a small village located in the Drôme region, southeast France. In a report aired Tuesday on TF1’s LE13H news broadcast, it was revealed that the driver of the heavily loaded truck had followed his GPS without paying attention to multiple signs warning that heavy vehicles were not permitted through the village. The incident
The final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 8 PM at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, will now kick off at 3 PM, according to an announcement by the sports channel Arryadia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not provided any explanation for the schedule change. To reach the final, the Atlas Lion Cubs (U-17) secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory over Côte d'Ivoire, following a 0-0 draw. Mali advanced after
A serious incident occurred at Salah Eddine El Ayoubi middle school in the city of Meknes, where a female student stabbed three of her classmates with a knife on school grounds. According to the newspaper Al-Massae, one of the victims sustained severe injuries to her hand, raising concerns about the potential for permanent disability. The injured students were transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, while security authorities have launched an investigation under
In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father’s here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a
On the sidelines of the 8th edition of the Automotive Meetings Tangier-Med, two partnership agreements were signed this Wednesday in Tangier to support the continued growth of Morocco’s automotive industry. The first agreement—between the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, ANAPEC, and AMICA—aims to strengthen skills across the automotive ecosystem. It focuses on training qualified professionals tailored to the sector’s needs and facilitating their
Faced with mounting challenges—climate change, water stress, rising costs, labor shortages, and international competition—stakeholders in Morocco’s citrus industry are joining forces to shape the future of the sector. From May 13 to 15, 2025, Marrakech will host the first-ever National Citrus Congress, initiated by the interprofessional group Maroc Citrus under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture. The goal: to make this event a strategic turning point for the
Hungary reaffirmed its clear support on Wednesday for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara issue, stating that it «must be the foundation» of a political solution within the framework of the United Nations. Following talks in Budapest with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Hungary’s position is in line with those recently reiterated by the United
For several days now, badminton professionals have been posting videos calling for a resolution to lift the freeze on their national federation’s membership in international bodies. Such a step would finally allow players, referees, and technicians to represent Morocco in competitions abroad.
The upcoming edition of the Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival will take place from May 8 to 18, 2025, in the capital, celebrating the tenth anniversary of an event that showcases both global and national street art. This year, eleven walls will be transformed by street artists from eight countries: BEZT (Poland), Ratur (France), Smithe (Mexico), Demsky (Spain), Simo - Kyosuke Shimogori (Japan), NEAN (France), Lonac (Croatia), Iota (Belgium), MURFIN (Spain), Mundana (Ecuador), Masawi (Morocco),