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The following is a list of the most prominent national newspaper headlines issued today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024:
A new strategy to conquer European markets (Moroccan events)
In an emergency meeting, fruit and vegetable growers and exporters gathered in Agadir to review the export restrictions that are now stifling their activity and restricting their exports. The interveners, under the banner of the National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processors and Exporters, discussed the point of delaying export truck trips at control points, which in total reaches 40 hours during one trip. The discussions of the participants led to adopting a basic point, which was the strategy of conquering major markets by sea after they were not possible by land, by concluding a commercial contract with a major maritime transport company.
Tamek awaits the provision of conditions for alternative sanctions (Moroccan events)
Muhammad Saleh Al Tamek, General Delegate for Prison Administration and Reintegration, raised the effectiveness of the alternative punishment system in reducing the overcrowding in the Kingdom’s prisons. In presenting the delegation’s budget for the fiscal year 2025, Tamek considered that the ratification of Law 43.22 regarding alternative penalties was a prominent step in the process of reforming the criminal system in our country. On the other hand, Al-Tamek stressed that the success of this mechanism remains fundamentally linked to providing the appropriate conditions for implementing the requirements of this law and the level of effectiveness of this type of punishment in reforming those sentenced to it.
Universal retirement by 2025 (Moroccan events)
By 2025, the government is preparing to begin implementing the last workshops of the social protection project related to universalizing retirement to non-beneficiary groups, based on the directives of the framework law for universalizing social coverage and the royal plan related to this important workshop. Sources revealed to the newspaper that, to generalize retirement, the government completed a technical study concerned with reforming the retirement system, which resulted in a set of proposals specifically concerned with the technical aspects of the targeted bipolar system, especially those related to its structure, as well as the scenarios that could be adopted, especially with regard to generalizing the retirement system to non-beneficiary groups. .
10 billion dollars in World Cup profits (Sabah)
A study by the Government Action Observatory, entitled “The 2030 World Cup, Major Development Gains and Challenges to Achieving Sustainability,” concluded that organizing the World Cup represents for Morocco more than just a global sporting event, but rather a historic opportunity to achieve deep and sustainable economic and social returns that extend for many years after the end of the tournament. The study estimated the direct and indirect financial returns of this event at between $8 and $10 billion, including tourism revenues, foreign investment, broadcast revenues, and commercial sponsorships.
Trampling on 133 thousand hectares of land (Al-Sabah)
Abdel Wafi Laftit, Minister of the Interior, confronted the dynastic land mafia, which seized thousands of hectares of arable land and acquired them through fraudulent means. Laftit confirmed that his ministry’s interests had carried out the legal liquidation of lands owned by ancestral groups, through administrative identification and real estate preservation processes. The Ministry of the Interior revealed, in a report distributed to the parliamentary teams on the occasion of the discussion of the ministry’s draft sectoral budget, that up to September 2024, about 133 thousand hectares of exploited collective lands had been restricted without legal support, distributed between 57 thousand exploited and plots.
The Prime Minister reveals in the House of Representatives the contribution of foreign trade to the development of the national economy (Moroccan Sahara)
Aziz Akhannouch, Prime Minister of the House of Representatives, revealed the government’s vision for developing foreign trade. Akhannouch said during the plenary session devoted to monthly oral questions addressed to the Prime Minister on public policy, that “thanks to the integrated royal vision, we in the government have undertaken to make efforts to strengthen foreign trade, enhance national exports as a lever for growth and development, and make the national economy and Moroccan enterprise more competitive in the world.” This field, especially by targeting diverse markets and partners in order to preserve the sustainability of this sector.”
The final investment decision for the Moroccan-Nigerian gas pipeline will be taken during the first half of 2025 (Morocco Sahara)
The specialized energy platform (based in Washington) reported that the Moroccan-Nigerian gas pipeline has received new developments during the past days, making it ready for the start of launch, according to project updates from this platform. The source stated that significant progress had been achieved with the completion of the second phase of the first engineering design study, bringing it to the stage of land acquisition and resettlement. According to information from the specialized energy platform, the final investment decision in the project is expected to be made during the first half of 2025.
Medawi aims to end congestion in medical colleges (News)
The National Committee for Medical and Pharmacy Students confirmed that the Minister of Higher Education, Ezz El-Din Medawi, pledged to “end” the crisis in medical and pharmacy colleges during the coming period. Regarding the biggest sticking point between the two parties, which is reducing medical training from seven to six years, sources from the committee stated that the new minister did not present any clear position on it, only emphasizing that it would also re-discuss it with all those concerned with medical training in Morocco in the upcoming scheduled meetings. The Minister called on the students to interact positively with the new proposals that will be presented to them by the Al-Waseet Foundation to overcome the crisis in the coming days.
Planning Commission: The number of unemployed people rises to 1,683,000 (evening)
The High Commission for Planning’s news note on the labor market situation showed that the unemployment rate reached 13.6 percent during the third quarter of 2024. The High Commission for Planning highlighted that “the unemployment rate recorded a slight increase, moving from 13.5 percent during the third quarter of 2023.” to 13.6 percent during the same period in 2024, recording an increase of 0.4 points in rural areas, where it moved from 7 percent to 7.4 percent, while it stabilized in urban areas at 17 percent.” According to the same source, the number of unemployed people increased by 58,000 people, moving from 1,625,000 to 1,683,000 unemployed people between the third semester of 2023 and the same semester of 2024, representing an increase of 4 percent.
Olive oil where to? (movement)
These days, citizens of all walks of life are facing difficulty in purchasing olive oil, as the price of one liter has reached 110 dirhams. The government had announced that it would resort to activating plans to import olive oil from abroad in the event of a shortage in national production, noting that production has witnessed a significant decline these days, according to olive oil production cooperatives.
Expert: “Limited” employment support policies contribute to high unemployment rates (Science)
Despite the great efforts made by the government, the unemployment rate did not stop rising, as it moved, according to the High Commission for Planning, from 13.5 percent to 13.6 percent at the national level, and from 7 percent to 7.4 percent in rural areas. Amin Sami, an economic expert and analyst, said in a statement to the newspaper that “limited employment support policies, in turn, contribute to high unemployment rates, due to weak coordination between institutions and the lack of a vision to address structural unemployment.” The expert called for the need to develop the agricultural sector and support it to confront the effects of drought, which contributes to creating new job opportunities, in addition to stimulating entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises, by supporting enterprises.
Indicators of a good agricultural season (Science)
Following the recent rainfall that our country witnessed over the past few days, the filling rate of the dams in Morocco until November 1, 2024 reached a total of 29.73 percent, with water imports amounting to about 5 billion and 6 million cubic metres. The recent rains witnessed in all regions of the Kingdom have revived the hopes of farmers. Indeed, they can be considered very important due to their timing and their sequence during the months of September and October, indicating the beginning of a good agricultural season. Mohamed Benabo, a climate expert, said in a statement to the newspaper that the current water situation in Morocco heralds the beginning of a good agricultural season, different from previous seasons, as the country was living during the month of October last year under the rhythm of excessive heat.
Morocco reviews in Abidjan its experience in the field of integrated water management (statement today)
In Abidjan, the pioneering Moroccan experience in the field of integrated management, protection and conservation of water resources was highlighted, on the occasion of the official launch of the 9th edition of National Water Week. This session, organized under the slogan “For harmonious and sustainable development in Côte d’Ivoire: No more water polluted by mining, any legal and regulatory framework to combat pollution of water resources,” was preceded by a series of seminars during which the tireless efforts made by the Kingdom were highlighted thanks to the visionary policy. To His Majesty King Mohammed VI, for integrated and effective management of water resources, planning, valorization and protection, especially in light of climate change and water stress.
Property rights.. Morocco continues to be at the forefront of North African countries (Message of the Nation)
Morocco ranked 52nd globally in the “Property Rights Index 2024” classification, which provides an overview of the current state of property rights around the world, achieving an advance of one place, compared to the rank it occupied last year and maintaining its position at the level of the Maghreb countries’ classification. The index, issued by the International Property Rights Alliance, based its classification on 11 indicators listed under three main pillars, including the legal and political environment, physical property rights, and intellectual property rights. The report gave Morocco an overall score of 5.2 points as its average in property rights.
French expert: His Majesty the King’s policy in Africa is bearing fruit on the continent (Message of the Nation)
The French expert in Euro-African relations, Guillaume Chaban Delmas, confirmed that the African policy of His Majesty King Mohammed VI has already begun to bear fruit on the continent in terms of economic and social development. The expert explained, in a press statement, that “Since its return to the African Union in 2017, Morocco has always emphasized its desire to strengthen its engagement and synergy with its partners on the continent. A real increase in Moroccan investments has been recorded in most major countries.”
Moroccan exports continued their upward trajectory, with a total value estimated at 331 billion dirhams (Le Matin)
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch reported in the House of Representatives that Moroccan exports were able to continue their upward trajectory with a total value estimated at 331 billion dirhams until the end of September 2024. Akhannouch explained in an intervention during the monthly accountability session that addressed the topic “The centrality of the foreign trade sector in the development National Economy,” these revenues represent an increase of 5.3 percent (plus 16.8 billion dirhams) in terms of financial value. Compared to the same period in 2023, he highlighted that this development is mainly due to the high demand for Moroccan products in international markets.
Strengthening human resources in public prosecutions (La Opinion)
The Minister of Justice, Abdul Latif Wehbe, highlighted the importance of close and continuous cooperation between the ministry and the Presidency of the Public Prosecution, as well as judicial and administrative officials in courts throughout the Kingdom. This approach ensures a responsive measure adapted to the specific needs of the Public Prosecution Office, as the shortage of human resources is increasing. In fact, with the significant increase in legal cases handled by the Public Prosecution, increasing the number of staff becomes necessary to ensure the smooth administration of justice.
The Competition Council accepts pledges from the Monetary Center (Leasing Operation Eco)
The Competition Council announced the issuance of a decision regarding “electronic performance” requiring the acceptance of pledges proposed by the Monetary Center and banks contributing to its capital, and made the latter mandatory. This came during a session of the Council’s body, devoted to studying and making a final decision on the referral related to the practices raised in the electronic card payment market, in the presence of representatives of the Bank of Morocco. Regarding the structural commitments, the Council indicated the Monetary Center’s commitment to assign all merchant subscription contracts to the services of electronic payment stations and electronic payment services via the Internet using the card for the benefit of payment institutions or any subsidiary company of banks concerned with electronic performance, whether affiliated or not with the banks contributing to the capital of the Center. Cash, as well as missing contracts linked to the online performance portal.
International Dates Forum…more than 91 thousand visitors (Liberation)
The 13th session of the International Dates Forum in Morocco 2024, which was organized from last October 30 to November 3 in Erfoud, under royal patronage, was a great success, with the participation of 230 exhibitors and attracting more than 91,000 visitors. The forum, which was organized under the slogan “Moroccan oases: for systems capable of adapting to climate change,” was distinguished by achieving a distinguished turnover, organizing thematic workshops, professional meetings, and pedagogical activities, as well as tasting classes, competitions, and prize-giving ceremonies for participants and exhibitors.
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Morocco political situation 2024
An important decision regarding the pledges made by the Monetary Center, which aims to ensure transparent and fair competition in the Moroccan market. The Council emphasized its commitment to monitor and evaluate the implementation of these pledges, with the goal of fostering a competitive environment that benefits consumers and promotes economic growth. This move is seen as a step towards enhancing the regulatory framework governing market practices and addressing potential monopolistic behaviors. The Competition Council will closely work with stakeholders to ensure compliance and address any issues that may arise in the market.
