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In Dubai, the new Las Vegas of divorce, European expats struggle to protect their rights

Since the adoption of a 2022 law simplifying divorce for non-Muslim foreigners, the number of separations among expatriates in Dubai has sharply increased. The reform was meant to free foreign residents from the application of Sharia law in family disputes, yet legal experts warn......

Paris prosecutors investigate death threats against judge who sentenced Sarkozy

The Paris prosecutor’s office has initiated two investigations following an alarming wave of threats directed at the judge who sentenced former president Nicolas Sarkozy to prison. These hostile messages began circulating online just one day after Sarkozy received a five-year prison term for illegal......

Mohamed Chakaoulou reveals the legal keys to sustainable and competitive Moroccan tourism

The recent release of Tourism Law in Morocco by Dr. Mohamed Chakaoulou marks a pivotal moment in defining the legal framework of one of the nation’s most vital economic sectors. With over thirty years of experience as a tourism consultant and specialist, Dr. Chakaoulou emphasizes the urgent need......

France’s smear campaign against Hakimi sparks outrage amid Ballon d’Or controversy

Achraf Hakimi, a name synonymous with brilliance on the pitch, finds himself at the heart of a storm as France appears to mount a calculated effort to tarnish his reputation ahead of the 2025 Ballon d’Or announcement. Despite his stellar performances for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco, the Moroccan......

Moroccan NGO calls for stronger laws after young woman’s suicide linked to online abuse

A Moroccan women’s rights organization has condemned the rise of digital violence following the tragic suicide of a young woman in Khenifra, urging stronger legal action to address the pervasive issue of online harassment and blackmail. The victim, Wafaa, a young student from a modest family living......

Spain's government faces turmoil as top prosecutor and PM's wife face legal trials

Spain’s leftist government is under intense scrutiny as legal challenges mount against key figures, including the nation’s top prosecutor and the prime minister’s wife. These developments have intensified political tensions, threatening the stability of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s......

Morocco implements alternative sentences to modernize justice system and reduce prison overcrowding

Courts across Morocco have begun applying alternative sentences as part of a new law aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and modernizing the justice system. By September 4, just two weeks after the law came into effect on August 22, Moroccan courts had issued 107 alternative rulings. Variety of alternative......

Morocco advances cannabis industry with approval of 67 legal products

Morocco has taken a significant step toward regulating its cannabis industry by approving 67 cannabis-based products for legal distribution. This marks a key milestone in the country’s efforts to formalize a sector that has historically operated in the shadows. The newly approved products comprise......

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif fights gender testing rules in international sport

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, gold medalist in the under-66 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has launched a legal challenge against World Boxing’s gender testing regulations. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed it received her appeal but declined to suspend the contested rules......