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France opens investigation after suspect steals, burns Quran

French police have opened an investigation following a complaint about an Islamophobic act involving an individual who targeted a mosque in the Villeurbanne district of Lyon. Reports indicate that the suspect entered the mosque, stole a copy of the Quran, and set it ablaze over the weekend. A police......

Morocco's ambitious plans for natural gas terminal in Nador

Morocco is intensifying its efforts to diversify its gas resources, with plans to develop the first phase of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near Nador, a city in the east of the country. Energy Minister Leila Benali announced the government's commitment to initiating an action plan during......

Algerian suspect faces trial in Lyon bombing case

Mohamed Medjdoub, an Algerian national, has appeared in a Paris court today, accused of orchestrating a bomb attack in Lyon that injured over a dozen individuals in May 2019. He faces serious charges, including attempted murder tied to terrorism, the manufacturing of an explosive device, and the possession......

Legal battle over closure of Al-Kindi Muslim school group in France

In a significant legal case, Al-Kindi, one of the last Muslim school groups still associated with the French state, will contest the termination of its contracts before the administrative court in Lyon on Monday. The decision to end these contracts, which involves removing vital subsidies for the institution,......

Morocco surpasses France as Spain's leading gas importer

Morocco has emerged as Spain's largest natural gas customer, overtaking France, according to recent figures released by the Corporation of Strategic Reserves of Petroleum Products (Cores). Data highlighted by The Objective reveals that Morocco imported a staggering 9,703 gigawatt hours of natural......

Morocco's untapped gas potential faces mounting domestic demand

Despite active exploration efforts and international investment, Morocco's quest to develop substantial natural gas resources continues to yield modest results in the face of rising domestic energy consumption. Sound Energy CEO Graham Lyon highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the country's......

Moroccan Culinary Teams Set to Compete at Prestigious Sirha Lyon 2025

Morocco's finest culinary talents are preparing to make their mark at three distinguished international cooking competitions during the upcoming Sirha exhibition in Lyon, France, scheduled for January 23-27, 2025. The nation earned its place in these elite competitions through outstanding performances......

Sound Energy Completes Sale of Moroccan Assets to Managem for $45.2 Million

Sound Energy has completed the partial divestment of its Moroccan gas assets to Managem Group, a transaction valued at up to $45.2 million. This move is in line with Sound Energy’s strategy to unlock greater value from its energy projects in Morocco. Graham Lyon, Executive Chairman of Sound Energy,......

Air Arabia Expands Morocco-Europe Connectivity with Three New Direct Routes

In a notable expansion of its network, Air Arabia has unveiled plans to introduce three new direct routes connecting Morocco with Europe. This strategic move aims to enhance travel options between Moroccan cities and key European destinations. Starting October 28, travelers can look forward to a new......