Tag: Morocco
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
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
Qatar National Library to host engaging events for February
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) is set to inspire and engage the community throughout February with a diverse range of workshops, performances and cultural experiences. Whether you’re a parent-to-be, an art enthusiast, a music lover or a budding writer, there’s an event to matchyour interests. Taking centre stage is the Qatar Reads’ Parents to
Hakim Ziyech joins UAE’s Al-Nasr on a free transfer
UAE Pro League club Al-Nasr has reached a final agreement with Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech to join their squad during the current winter transfer window. According to the UAE-based newspaper Al-Bayan, the player is expected to arrive in Dubai in the coming hours to undergo a medical examination, ahead of the official announcement of the
Former Peruvian FM: Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara is legally, historically indisputable
In a recent article published by Peruvian news outlet Expreso, former Foreign Minister of Peru, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Mackay, argued that “certain interests have ignored the fact that Western Sahara, the southernmost part of Morocco’s territory, is not Terra Nullius, meaning it is not land without an owner.” The former Peruvian minister noted that the