Kasada Capital Management, an independent real estate private equity platform, is expected to finalize a hotel deal in Morocco in the first half of 2026, marking its entry into North Africa’s booming hospitality and tourism industry. Backed by the Qatar Investment Authority and French hotel group Accor SA, the hospitality-focused firm has already opened an office in Casablanca to explore opportunities and aims to close a fund for investments in the Kingdom by the end of this year,
Abdelhak Mrini, Historian of the Kingdom and former official spokesperson for the Royal Palace, passed away last Monday evening at the age of 91. Born in Rabat in 1934, Mrini held several key positions throughout his distinguished career, including Director of Royal Protocol and Decorations. He was widely recognized as one of Morocco’s most prominent literary and intellectual figures. From a young age, he memorized the entire Quran and even produced a handwritten copy. He earned a
Abdellah El Feryadi, president of the Moroccan Institute for Human Rights, has sent an official letter to Aziz Akhannouch, president of the Municipal Council of Agadir, proposing that certain streets and public facilities in the city be named after Moroccan Jewish figures. El Feryadi, known for sparking controversy with his frequent visits to Israel, has previously defended the travels of young Moroccans to Tel Aviv amid the ongoing war waged by the Israeli state against the Gaza Strip. Dated
Initially reported as a hack of the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre, and Cartography (ANCFCC) by Jabaroot DZ, the data leak appears to have actually originated from the notaries' platform, as revealed by our colleagues at Le Desk. When contacted by Yabiladi, a cybersecurity expert explained that the breach came from the Tawtik information system, managed by the National Council of the Order of Notaries. In fact, the leaked documents relate to transactions processed through
After taking credit for an unprecedented cyberattack on the CNSS, the Algerian hacker group Jabaroot announced Monday a new Moroccan target, the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre, and Cartography (ANCFCC). This time, tens of thousands of sensitive documents have been leaked on the dark web, exposing the inner workings of Morocco’s cadastral system as well as the personal data of numerous prominent figures.
Following the royal decision not to perform sacrificial slaughter this year, authorities have launched campaigns to close livestock markets across various regions.
Following Algeria’s lead, the Polisario Front issued an official statement in which it «took note of the joint statement by the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Morocco, particularly the part concerning the Sahara issue». Echoing Algeria’s position, the separatist front expressed «deep regret and disappointment» at what it described as «the United Kingdom, a permanent member of the Security Council, abandoning its traditionally balanced stance on the
El Reino Unido planea invertir en el sector de defensa de Marruecos, en consonancia con su apoyo al plan de autonomía del Sahara propuesto por Marruecos. Se esperan acuerdos en los próximos días con ADS Group y BAE Systems, fortaleciendo así los esfuerzos de Marruecos para desarrollar una industria de defensa nacional.
Le Royaume-Uni prévoit d'investir dans le secteur de la défense du Maroc, en accord avec son soutien au plan d'autonomie du Sahara proposé par le Maroc. Des accords sont attendus dans les prochains jours avec ADS Group et BAE Systems, renforçant ainsi les efforts du Maroc pour développer une industrie de défense nationale.
The UK plans to invest in Morocco’s defense sector, aligning with its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. Agreements are expected in the coming days with ADS Group and BAE Systems, bolstering Morocco’s efforts to develop a local defense industry.