Politics
Morocco Opens Market to US Pork Casings
Morocco has authorized imports of US pork casings, effective August 14, 2026, according to USDA.
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Business
Eric Schmid Named President of Crans-Montana Tourism
Eric Schmid, Tetra Pak executive, becomes new president of Crans-Montana Tourism and Congress, aiming to boost the region's appeal.
Business
IFC, EOS Plan $60M Moroccan Bad Debt Vehicle
IFC and Germany's EOS are setting up a 60 million euro vehicle in Morocco to purchase non-performing loans from financial institutions.
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UK Updates Morocco Travel Advice with New Warnings
Britain updated its Morocco travel advice on Aug 19, adding warnings about dating apps, quad bikes, and hot air balloons.
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Morocco to Return to GMT on September 20
Morocco will switch back to GMT (UTC+1) on September 20, 2026, at 2:00 AM, moving clocks back one hour.
Business
Morocco's SGTM Stakeholder Kabbaj Emerges as Billionaire
M'hammed Kabbaj's 37% stake in SGTM is worth over $1 billion, making him a new billionaire not yet listed by Forbes.
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Morocco's French Arms Orders Hit €532M in 2025
Morocco's 2025 arms orders from France reached €532 million, driven by H225M Caracal helicopters, keeping it the top Maghreb client.
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Morocco Unveils New License Plate Format
Morocco begins producing new unified license plates in Casablanca and other cities, following a ministerial decree.
Business
Oil Prices Volatile Between $90-$100 as Geopolitical Risks Persist
Brent hovers near $92-93, WTI near $85, after a 6% weekly gain, amid geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
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Morocco Auto Sales Up 15.7% by July, EVs Accelerate
Morocco's auto market grew 15.7% in first seven months of 2026, with EV sales surging.
Technology
Google Offers Free AI Plus to Moroccan Students
Google announced free one-year access to Google AI Plus for Moroccan students, verified as of August 2026.
Politics
French Voters to Receive Polling Card Notices from Monday
French voters will be informed of their polling station for the 2026 legislative elections starting Monday, August 24, 2026.
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Health
Non-surgical trial offers new hope for colorectal cancer patients
A clinical trial shows non-surgical chemoradiotherapy can effectively treat early-stage colorectal cancer, potentially avoiding surgery.
Business
Budget Priorities: What to Focus On
Learn how to prioritize your spending on a budget, focusing on essentials, savings, and debt reduction.
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Virginia Opens New Child Education and Job Center
Virginia launched a new center combining child education and job training services on August 24, 2026.
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Paraplegic Bataclan Survivor Conquers UTMB
Pierre Cabon, paraplegic Bataclan survivor, completed the 2026 UTMB, a 176km trail race, in a handbike.