Moroccan startup ORA Technologies announced on Monday the successful closing of a record-breaking $7.5 million Series A funding round. Fully financed by a consortium of domestic investors led by Azur Innovation Fund, the raise marks a major milestone for Morocco’s tech ecosystem. «This funding goes beyond financial support, it reflects a deep confidence in the power of digital technology to transform the daily lives of Moroccans», said Omar Alami, founder and CEO of ORA
Morocco’s national women’s football team will face Mali in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), currently being held in Morocco. The match is scheduled for this Friday at 8:00 PM at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium. Mali qualified despite a heavy 4–0 defeat to South Africa on Monday evening at the Stade d’Honneur in Oujda, on the final day of Group C. With 4 points, Mali finished third in the group, behind leaders South Africa (7
Morocco recorded a historic peak in electricity consumption on June 30, driven largely by the widespread use of air conditioners amid an intense heatwave. The announcement was made on Monday by Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, during a session at the House of Representatives. Responding to a question on access to energy-efficient air conditioning, the minister noted that demand reached 7.9 gigawatts, marking a 5% increase compared to the same period in
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In his message, the King expressed deep sorrow and emotion upon learning of the death of former President Buhari. In this painful moment, the Sovereign extended his sincere condolences and heartfelt compassion to President Tinubu, to the late President’s family, and to the brotherly
Moroccan international Yassine Khalifi has signed with Royal Charleroi Sporting Club on a two-year deal, with an option for an additional two years, joining from Lille. A product of Morocco’s Mohamed VI Academy, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder heads to Belgium after a season in which he was involved in 14 goals. During pre-season, Khalifi will train with the first team and also feature for the Zebras Elites squad, where he is expected to bring valuable experience, the club announced.
The President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, held talks on Monday in Rabat with a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Speaking to the press, Bouayach noted that this was the first meeting of its kind between the CNDH and Palestinian actors engaged in political and civil society work. She expressed her satisfaction with the quality and depth of the discussions. She emphasized
Los internacionales marroquíes Achraf Hakimi y Yassine Bounou han sido seleccionados para formar parte del Once Ideal del Mundial de Clubes, que concluyó el domingo, según anunció la Federación Internacional de Fútbol (FIFA). Achraf Hakimi, lateral derecho del Paris Saint-Germain, destacó en el torneo celebrado en Estados Unidos, donde por primera vez participaron 32 equipos. Durante la competencia, Hakimi anotó dos goles y
Les internationaux marocains Achraf Hakimi et Yassine Bounou ont été choisis dans le Onze type du Mondial des clubs, qui a pris fin dimanche, selon la Fédération internationale de football (FIFA). Le latéral droit du Paris Saint-Germain, Achraf Hakimi, a inscrit deux buts et livré deux passes décisives lors de ce tournoi organisé aux Etats Unis avec la participation pour la première fois de 32 équipes. En finale
La presidenta del Consejo Nacional de Derechos Humanos (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, sostuvo el lunes en Rabat un encuentro con una delegación del departamento de derechos humanos y sociedad civil de la Organización para la Liberación de Palestina (OLP). En declaraciones a la prensa, Bouayach destacó que esta reunión marca un hito como el primer encuentro de tal envergadura entre el CNDH y representantes palestinos involucrados en el ámbito político y
La présidente du Conseil national des droits de l'Homme (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, a eu des entretiens, lundi à Rabat, avec une délégation du département des droits de l’Homme et de la société civile de l’Organisation de libération de la Palestine (OLP). Dans une déclaration à la presse, Amina Bouayach a indiqué qu’il s’agit de la première réunion d'une telle envergure entre le CDNH