Keywords: Social Development


Fight against illiteracy in Morocco: 2.4 million beneficiaries in three years

Morocco has made significant progress in its national strategy to combat illiteracy, with approximately 2.4 million people benefiting from literacy programs over the past three years, according to official data presented in Rabat. During the 2024–2025 season alone, more than 653,000 individuals......

HM King Mohammed VI emphasizes urgency in addressing jobs, health, and education

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, during the opening of Morocco's autumn parliamentary session, delivered a compelling address urging swift action to advance employment, healthcare, and education. The Monarch stressed that these three sectors are the cornerstone of the nation’s development and......

Morocco urges unified global action to tackle social development challenges

Morocco has called for a unified global vision to address pressing social development challenges, emphasizing collaboration and inclusion. Speaking at a high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunis, Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the UN, Omar Hilale, highlighted the need for innovative strategies......

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 30

According to a report from Arab Times Online, the Al Ojairi Scientific Center anticipates that Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on March 30 in Saudi Arabia. This date marks the conclusion of Ramadan, heralding the arrival of Shawaal, the tenth month in the Islamic calendar. It is important to note that......

Morocco plans a holding company to align actions of thirteen key public banks and funds

Morocco is exploring the creation of a holding company aimed at unifying the actions of thirteen major public banks and investment funds, as part of a broader reform to manage state-owned assets more efficiently. The National Agency for Strategic Management of State Holdings, responsible for overseeing......

Morocco's new disability card criticized for lacking concrete benefits

Morocco's disability recognition system is facing significant backlash as advocacy groups argue that the newly introduced disability card fails to deliver meaningful support to those who need it most. The National Union of Associations Working in the Field of Intellectual Disabilities (UNAHM) has......

Morocco's Tax Reforms Yield $29.5 Billion, Fueling Social Programs

Morocco's comprehensive fiscal reforms have driven remarkable growth in tax revenue, reaching MAD 299 billion ($29.5 billion) in 2024, marking a significant increase from MAD 199 billion ($19.5 billion) in 2020. This surge in revenue has enabled substantial investments in social welfare programs,......

Moroccan Family Code Overhaul: Modernizing Rights While Preserving Cultural Values

His Majesty King Mohammed VI  initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the Family Code (Moudawana) during a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This reform, marking the 20th anniversary of the current code, aims to align family law with Morocco's evolving social landscape while preserving......

Saudi Arabia Enforces Midday Outdoor Work Ban to Combat Excessive Heat Risks

In a proactive move to safeguard the well-being of its workforce, Saudi Arabia has announced a ban on outdoor work between noon and 3 p.m., effective from June 15 to September 15, 2024. This measure, implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, aims to protect workers from the......