Keywords: Regulation


Green Gateway: Cannabis-Based Products Hit Moroccan Pharmacies

From Saturday, June 1st, a new era begins as cannabis-based food supplements and cosmetic products make their debut on the shelves of Moroccan pharmacies. This marks a significant milestone in the country's embrace of the plant's versatile applications. According to reports, the commercialization......

Reclaiming Restorative Slumber: Strategies to Safeguard Your Sleep from Smartphone Overuse

In today's digital era, smartphones have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines, often extending their presence into the moments just before bedtime. However, an array of studies has unequivocally linked sleep disturbances with pre-sleep smartphone usage. If you've noticed an uptick in......

Morocco Embraces Regulated Pharmaceutical Advertising: A Step Towards Transparency

Morocco is poised to introduce a regulated framework for pharmaceutical advertising, aiming to strike a balance between consumer awareness and responsible promotion. The Ministry of Health has submitted a draft decree outlining procedures for obtaining advertising visas for human-use medications, marking......

French Tax Authorities Tighten Scrutiny on Crypto Investments

The world of cryptocurrencies is about to undergo a significant shift as the French government prepares to introduce a new anti-fraud law aimed at undeclared crypto investments. This legislative move comes as authorities seek to address a growing concern: a considerable number of French crypto holders......

Spain abolishes "golden visas" to curb real estate speculation

The Spanish government announced on Monday the abolition of "golden visas" granted to foreign nationals investing in real estate, aiming to curb speculation affecting many cities in the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the government will "abolish the granting......

The Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a major asset for Africa in terms of employment and future opportunities in an increasingly youthful continent. Research shows that this technology has the potential to contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with $1.2 trillion generated......

Biden Issues Decree Limiting Sale of Personal Data to Certain Countries

President Joe Biden has signed a decree aimed at curbing the mass sale of American personal data to specific "countries of concern," particularly targeting the sale of geolocation, genomic, financial, biometric, health, and other personally identifiable information to Russia, China, Iran, North......

Casablanca Implements Measures to Regulate Unlicensed Hotel Apartments and Safeguard Local Tourism

Casablanca, the bustling economic hub of Morocco, is taking decisive steps to address the proliferation of unlicensed hotel apartments, a trend that poses a threat to the city's vibrant tourism industry. The Casablanca Urban Agency (AUC) has introduced new regulations aimed at curbing the expansion......

Nezha Hayat Secures Third Term as Chair of MENA Financial Market Regulators

Nezha Hayat, the chief of Moroccan Capital Markets, has solidified her standing as a leader in regional financial regulation by securing her reelection as the chair of the Africa and Middle East committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The announcement, made this......