Morocco

Morocco Considers First Islamic Bond in Years, Says Monetary Chief ————————————– Morocco is considering issuing Islamic bonds in 2025 after a seven-year pause, according to the central bank governor, as part of efforts to attract investment for the 2030 men’s…

Morocco issues high-risk wildfire warning across nine provinces …………….. Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests issued an urgent wildfire warning on Sunday for nine provinces, citing extreme fire risk due to favorable weather conditions. The alert, effective from Monday…

Moroccan king issues royal pardon for over 1,500 convicts on Eid al-Adha —————————— On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, King Mohammed VI of Morocco granted a royal pardon to 1,526 individuals, Middle East Monitor reported. The Justice Ministry announced that…

A new French translation and interpretation of the Quran has been published in Rabat by Al-Buraq Publications, Iqna reported. Created by Abdel Haq Azouzi, this three-volume work (3,200 pages) goes beyond literal translation to preserve the beauty, accuracy, and spiritual…

Morocco’s Awqaf Ministry has introduced stringent regulations for private Quranic schools (maktabs), raising fears of closures in underserved regions, Iqna reported. The rules, issued on March 18, mandate age-segregated facilities, collaboration with neighboring schools, and enrollment restrictions tied to formal…

On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,533 prisoners, as announced by the Justice Ministry, Anadolu Agency reported. Under Article 58 of the Constitution, the king has the authority to grant clemency to individuals convicted…

In the heart of Fez lies the Al Batha Museum of Islamic Arts, a historic palace transformed into a museum in 1915, Africanews reported. Originally built by Sultan Moulay Hassan I between 1873 and 1894, the museum showcases Morocco’s rich…

A Moroccan court on Thursday overturned a decision to deport Yidiresi Aishan, a member of China’s Uyghur Muslim minority, and ordered his release from prison, Arab News reported citing his lawyer Miloud Kandil. Aishan, a father of three in his…

Morocco is set to reform its family law for the first time in 20 years, aiming to improve women’s rights regarding child custody, guardianship, and polygamous marriage, Arab News reported. The proposed draft code includes over 100 amendments designed to…

Morocco has made a significant breakthrough by producing Africa’s first mpox test kits, developed by the startup Moldiag, Arab News reported today. This initiative aims to reduce the continent’s reliance on imported medical supplies, a challenge highlighted during the COVID-19…