On Monday, November 3, both chambers of the Moroccan Parliament convened for a joint session to discuss and adopt UN Security Council Resolution 2797 concerning the Sahara issue. During the session, Abdellah Bouanou, president of the parliamentary group of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), proposed the creation of a «parliamentary friendship group with Algeria». In his address, the PJD MP also warned against the rise of «hate speech» targeting «our
Morocco’s Wafa Assurance has finalized the acquisition of a 63.39% stake in Egypt’s Delta Insurance from Egypt Kuwait Holding (EKH), following a mandatory tender offer. In a statement released Sunday on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), EKH announced that the transaction was completed at EGP 40 per share, valuing the deal at approximately EGP 3.17 billion, the equivalent of MAD 670 million. The group noted that it generated a profit of $46 million (MAD 460 million) on a standalone
Un Britannique de 22 ans a décidé de s'envoler pour le Maroc, afin de se faire couper les cheveux pour moins que les 41 £ qu'il paie habituellement chez son coiffeur à Londres. Muscab Salad, qui a documenté sa quête en ligne, a trouvé un vol à 15 £ pour Marrakech, pris un taxi à 6 £, séjourné dans une auberge à 10 £ et s'est fait faire une coupe soignée à 8 £, le tout pour un
Un joven británico de 22 años tomó una decisión insólita: volar a Marruecos para cortarse el cabello por menos de las 41 libras que le cuesta en su peluquería habitual en Londres. Muscab Salad, quien documentó su experiencia en línea, encontró un vuelo a Marrakech por tan solo 15 libras. Una vez allí, tomó un taxi por 6 libras, se alojó en un hostal por 10 libras y se hizo un corte impecable por 8 libras,
On Monday morning, November 3, the city of Fez welcomed 48 new urban transport buses, marking the first step in a major effort to modernize its public transport network and enhance service quality. The first batch arrived around 6:30 a.m. and was taken to the reception and inspection center at the Grand Fez Complex on Sefrou Road, where the vehicles underwent technical checks and logistical preparations before officially entering service in the coming days. The rollout forms part of the
The Mohammed VI University Hospital (CHU) in Agadir is set to open its doors soon, according to media reports. With a total investment exceeding 2.9 billion dirhams, the new hospital complex could reportedly begin operations on Tuesday, November 4, according to Médias24, which cites informed sources. A high-level commission was expected to visit the site on Monday, November 3, to inspect the facilities before the official opening, says Le360 in another report. The
The Health and Social Protection Delegation in Azilal Province has commended nurse Ikram Ouzizou for her heroic intervention in saving the lives of a mother and her twin daughters during a complicated delivery at the Zergane rural health center, located over 2,260 meters above sea level in the Zaouiat Ahansal. According to the delegation, the nurse acted swiftly after a home birth attempt failed due to difficult terrain and poor accessibility in the mountainous region. Despite harsh
A 22-year-old Brit decided to fly to Morocco to get a haircut for less than the £41 he usually pays at his regular London barber. Muscab Salad, who documented his quest online, found a £15 flight to Marrakech, grabbed a £6 taxi, stayed in a £10 hostel, and got a sharp £8 haircut, all for a grand total of £39. «I was happy with the result, it was just as good as back home, plus, you get a free holiday», Muscab joked after posting the adventure on
The Moroccan Advertisers' Association (GAM) has announced the new lineup of its executive board following the general assembly that took place on October 6. Mehdi Yaroub has taken over the reins from Youssef Cheikhi as president. Yaroub, who also serves as the marketing director for the Renault brand, was unanimously elected, as stated in a press release issued this Monday. Samya El Kyas, the Marketing and Communication Director at Atlanta Sanad, has been appointed vice-president, sharing the
A new national study reveals that nearly one in three Moroccans suffers from insomnia, with women twice as likely to be affected as men. Researchers warn that sleep disturbances have become a growing public health issue in Morocco, calling for gender-sensitive prevention and care measures.