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Taiwan Struck by Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake: Tsunami Alert Issued

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami alerts in Taiwan and Japan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was followed by several strong aftershocks, the US institute added. Experts say this is the largest......

Morocco's Green Hydrogen Offer Draws Interest from Global Players

Morocco's offer regarding green hydrogen is already attracting interest from major global operators, who have dispatched representatives to engage with Moroccan officials on this strategic initiative. Here are the insights. It took less than a week for the first delegations of foreign officials......

Zakat Al Fitr 2024: Set at 20 Dirhams per Person

The Supreme Council of Scholars has announced that the amount of Zakat Al Fitr for the year 1445H/2024 has been set at 20 dirhams per person. In a statement, the Council details that Zakat consists of offering a saa nabawi, equivalent to 4 amdads per person, based on the essential elements of the population's......

Abdelhakim Amine Appointed Deputy General Manager of Afriquia Gaz

The Board of Directors of Afriquia Gaz met last Friday and appointed Abdelhakim Amine as Deputy General Manager. The latter replaces Tawfiq Hamoumi, appointed as General Manager of the Gaz Division of Akwa Group, the company stated in a press release, adding that their assumption of duties will be effective......

Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi Begins Third Presidential Term in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi was sworn in Tuesday before Parliament for a third six-year term. Al-Sissi, who was first elected in 2014 and reelected in 2018, begins his third term as president of Egypt after winning the presidential elections in December with 89.6% of the votes. In a speech......

AtlantaSanad Assurance Renews ISO 9001 Certification for Bancassurance

AtlantaSanad Assurance has just obtained the renewal of the ISO 9001 Version 2015 quality certification for its Bancassurance activity. Issued following an audit by the BUREAU VERITAS firm (accredited by COFRAC), the certification was renewed with no deviations from all the requirements of the standard,......

Ryanair Expands Routes to Morocco: New Bournemouth-Agadir Connection

Ryanair, the low-cost airline, is expanding its connections to Morocco. Starting this Monday, April 1st, it will operate a flight linking Bournemouth (England) to Agadir. This new biweekly service will run every Monday and Thursday. Agadir was announced earlier this year as Ryanair's 19th destination......

Boost in Reservoir Levels Recorded Following Recent Rains in Morocco

The recent rainfall across the Kingdom has significantly bolstered the reservoir levels, with a recorded fill rate of 30.7% as of April 1st, according to the Ministry of Equipment and Water's bulletin on the daily situation of reservoirs in the Kingdom. Notably, six reservoirs are now at full capacity,......

Unraveling the Mystery of April Fools' Day

The annual tradition of April Fools' Day, marked by playful pranks and humorous hoaxes, is as enigmatic as it is entertaining. Historians often jest that uncovering the true origins of this whimsical occasion is akin to chasing shadows. Yet, despite the uncertainty surrounding its genesis, the custom......

Baltimore Port Set to Reopen Following Bridge Collapse

The reopening of the Baltimore port, currently shut down following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, will take place "as quickly as possible," assured Maryland Governor Wes Moore, as clearance operations have commenced. "It's not just about Maryland. It's about our......

Morocco and the United States Finalize Preparations for the 2024 Edition of African Lion

Rabat and Washington are working diligently for the successful organization of the twentieth edition of the African Lion military maneuvers, which will take place in Morocco from May 20 to 31 this year. Several meetings are being held in Agadir between representatives of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces......

Federal Raids Target Properties Tied to Hip-Hop Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs Amid Allegations

In a startling development, federal agents have descended upon multiple properties linked to the renowned rapper and media tycoon Sean "Diddy" Combs, amid suspicions of involvement in alleged sex trafficking activities. The raids, orchestrated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), unfolded......

Four Alleged IS Militants Charged with Terrorism Following Shocking Moscow Concert Massacre

In the grim aftermath of the shocking massacre at Moscow's Crocus City Hall, four men suspected of perpetrating the deadly attack on behalf of the Islamic State (IS) militant group now face severe terrorism charges. This horrific incident, which claimed 137 innocent lives and left 100 others injured,......