Moroccan bank CIH has announced a partnership with Dutch digital banking solution provider Backbase. This collaboration will enable CIH to advance its digital transformation strategy. CIH will be utilizing Backbase's engagement banking platform, specialized media reported on Thursday. Backbase is a leading financial technology company that offers engagement banking solutions to financial institutions worldwide, ranging from large banks to credit unions and community banks. Its platform is
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced plans for an imminent Algerian-Libyan-Tunisian summit, continuing trilateral consultations to strengthen cooperation between the three countries. Despite efforts to include Mauritania, Algeria wants to relaunch the Maghreb Arab Union, excluding Morocco.
The French Agency for Health Security for Food, Environment, and Labor has issued a warning about the presence of glyoxylic acid in Brazilian hair straightening products, which can cause kidney failure. This product is also used in Moroccan beauty salons, raising concerns about the extent of control and awareness regarding its risks. Since 2024, France has recorded four cases of kidney damage linked to these products. The General Directorate of Health and the anti-fraud agency have advised
A mother who left her two children, aged 14 and 15, home alone while traveling to Morocco is facing charges of child abandonment. The 41-year-old mother, residing in Porto Recanati, a town in central Italy, did not inform her ex-husband or any other family member to take care of the children during her absence, local media reported. On Wednesday, October 16, the trial was opened in Macerata. One of the children has a mental disability and requires constant care. The incident dates back
The World Bank report highlights that Morocco’s firm density has risen due to high business creation but is hampered by low exit rates and inefficiencies in closing inactive firms. It recommends improving support for SMEs, addressing market distortions, and leveraging the services sector to drive productivity and job creation.
Iran supports the Polisario. At the UN's 4th Committee session on Tuesday, Tehran's representative opened by condemning «global imperialism» and reaffirmed the UN's responsibility toward the people of Western Sahara and their «inalienable rights,» as outlined in relevant UN resolutions. The diplomat urged a serious commitment to UN-mediated negotiations, in good faith and without preconditions, aligning with the UN Charter to ensure a just, lasting, and comprehensive
European Union leaders intend to emphasize in writing the «high value» they place on relations with Morocco, as well as their commitment to strengthening cooperation with Rabat, following the European Court of Justice's decision to cancel trade agreements with Morocco, Europa Press reported following the European summit. The European Council reaffirmed «the high value the EU places on its strategic partnership with Morocco» and the need to maintain and strengthen
Morocco’s National Office for Food Safety and Health (ONSSA) has authorized imports of fresh, frozen, and chilled red meat from specific countries to help stabilize supply and address rising prices. Imports of sheep and goat meat are allowed from the European Union, Andorra, Albania, Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Russia, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. Beef imports are authorized from these countries, as well as
The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, according to data released on October 15 by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex. The agency estimated that 166,000 irregular entries occurred during that period. Significant declines were seen on the Western Balkan and Central Mediterranean routes, with decreases of 79% and 64%, respectively, Frontex reported. However, while some routes experienced drops in
The Casablanca Court of Appeals judge ordered Jonathan Harroch, owner of the gym franchise City Club group, to be detained at Ain Sebaa Oukacha prison early Wednesday morning. Harroch is accused of human trafficking, exploiting vulnerable women for prostitution, possessing and using hard drugs, and inciting prostitution. During a lengthy interrogation, the judge dropped a bad check charge after Harroch reached an agreement with the check owners. Harroch was arrested on Saturday with 2.5 grams
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