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MIA Museum of Islamic Art takes ‘Atlas Masterpieces’ outdoors
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is taking its popular exhibition ‘Atlas Splendour: A Journey Through the Heritage of Morocco’ outside its walls in the heart of Doha with the ‘Atlas Splendour: Beyond the Museum’ initiative. Part of the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture programme, the initiative introduces the arts and traditions of Morocco to
Morocco invest $1.4bn project to boost employment
The Moroccan government yesterday launched a 14 billion dinar [$1.4 billion] project to combat unemployment in the country, a government spokesman has said. Mustafa Baitas told reporters following a cabinet session in Rabat that Minister of Economic Inclusiveness, Younes Sekkouri, presented the plan to the cabinet and it aims “to address emerging challenges in the
Mitsubishi wins turbine order for Al Wahda power plant in Morocco
The plant’s turbines will have a combined capacity of 990MW – 7% of Morocco’s national grid. Mitsubishi Power, a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has secured an order to supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the Al Wahda open cycle gas turbine power plant in Morocco. The plant, owned by the National
Morocco poised for economic growth in 2025
A recent report from Ernst & Young forecasts a positive economic outlook for Morocco in 2025, driven by a combination of factors including declining inflation and a more stable regional landscape. The report, “Global Economic Outlook: Navigating Cross Currents in 2025,” projects a strong acceleration in the Middle East and North Africa region’s GDP growth, fuelled by
Earthquake in Ouezzane province caused no damage so far to road infrastructure or water installations
No damage has been reported so far to road infrastructure or water installations following the telluric tremor that struck the province of Ouezzane on Monday, according to the Ministry of Equipment and Water. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said that its central and territorial departments carried out surveys to assess the
Earthquake hits Morocco
A few minutes before midnight, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled northern Morocco on Monday, sending tremors as far as the capital, Rabat. Fear spread quickly, dredging up traumatic memories of death and destruction from the 2023 Atlas earthquake. This time, the epicentre was recorded in the Brikcha commune, within the province of Ouazzane—a northern city
Ibn Battuta Prize honors 7 Moroccans among 2024–2025 Winners
The prestigious Ibn Battuta Prize for Travel Literature, one of the most significant Arab awards in the genre, has recognized seven Moroccan writers alongside winners from Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in its 2024–2025 edition. The Arab Center for Geographic Literature – Rihlat Al-Afaq awarded the prize to Moroccan writers Abdelhadi Al-Kadioui, Mohammed Al-Nidham,
Morocco’s job market shows signs of recovery in 2024
The Moroccan economy witnessed a significant job creation rebound in 2024, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Following a loss of 157,000 jobs in the previous year, the economy created an estimated 82,000 jobs in 2024. These findings were revealed in the preliminary results of the seventh General Population and Housing Census (RGPH)
“Morocco is my muse”: Sara Benabdallah’s photographs resemble Renaissance paintings
The photographer’s portraits are seeped in symbolism, carefully curated to tell layered cultural narratives. When asked how she arrived at a practice of image making, Sara Benabdallah says that, “photography found me rather than the other way around.” Raised in Marrakech, Morocco, where she is still based, “because the city is an endless source of
UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination
RABAT, Morocco–UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost investments into the tourism sector of the region. In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector