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United states suspends diversity visa lottery following security concerns

The United States has announced an immediate suspension of the diversity immigrant visa lottery, citing security concerns following a recent series of deadly shootings in the northeastern part of the country. The decision was made after authorities linked the suspected perpetrator to the visa program. According......

Visa launches stablecoins advisory practice to guide businesses in digital payments integration

Visa has unveiled its Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice, a strategic initiative aimed at helping businesses, banks, fintechs, and merchants navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of stablecoin-based payments. This new service, housed within Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), highlights the company’s......

Trump administration proposes social media screening for tourists

The Trump administration has proposed a controversial measure that would require all foreign tourists entering the United States to provide five years of social media history. This mandate, outlined in a notice to the Federal Register, would apply to visitors from countries that currently do not require......

Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol rules for wealthy foreign residents

Saudi Arabia has quietly introduced a new relaxation of its strict alcohol regulations, allowing affluent non-Muslim expatriates to legally purchase alcohol in the kingdom, several residents in Riyadh told AFP. According to six foreign residents interviewed, non-Muslim expatriates earning over 50,000......

Canada launches its new e-visa system with Morocco as first test country

Canada has introduced a new digital visa system, marking a significant step toward modernizing its immigration and travel procedures. Morocco has been selected as the first country to test this pilot initiative, allowing Moroccan travelers to obtain visas entirely online without visiting......

UK Embassy warns Moroccans about visa document fraud

The UK Embassy in Rabat has issued a warning to Moroccan nationals regarding practices that could lead to long-term bans from entering the United Kingdom. In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that submitting false or fraudulent documents as part of a......

Al Barid Bank empowers Moroccan professionals with Visa Business card launch

Al Barid Bank has unveiled its new Visa Business card, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting Morocco’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This launch comes as the country’s digital economy accelerates, offering a robust financial tool tailored to the unique needs......

Bank of Africa launches Brahim Diaz-themed collector cards for AFCON 2025

Bank of Africa has unveiled two exclusive, limited-edition bank cards featuring Moroccan football star Brahim Diaz ahead of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The tournament, taking place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, marks the first time the country......

Indian tech professional earning ₹1 crore denied U.S. visa in under a minute

An Indian software engineer earning around ₹1 crore annually was denied a U.S. visa in less than a minute after answering just three questions, according to reports that have gone viral on social media. The professional, who was scheduled to attend a technology conference in the United States, shared......