Tourism: Morocco Attracts More Tourists, but Generates Less Foreign Exchange Earnings: "Foreign tourists are increasingly choosing the destination Morocco. According to figures from the Tourism Observatory, arrivals of foreign tourists increased by 22% in June over one year. The number of overnight stays is not outdated with a 22% increase."
Operation Hajj 2017: Royal Air Maroc Schedules 150 Flights for More Than 20,000 Pilgrims: "The national airline Royal Air Maroc has announced the launch, starting next Tuesday, of 150 flights for the benefit of more than 20,000 pilgrims for Hajj season 1438-2017. These flights will depart from eight airports of the Kingdom, namely Casablanca, Rabat-Salé, Fez, Tangier, Oujda, Nador, Agadir, and Marrakech, indicated RAM in a statement."
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Bearer's Check: The Other Tax Haven: "The practice of the "bearer's check" is tough. Many transactions continue to be settled to avoid traceability. "The bearer's check continues to be used as a very common means of payment due to the tightening that was recently initiated by the tax administration around cash settled transactions."
Domestic Work: Another Revolution? : "Compulsory contract, holidays, weekly rest, paid and unpaid holidays... The Domestic Work Act, which is due to entering into force one year after the publication of all implementing legislation, frames this activity which evolved in opacity for several years. Two draft orders were validated on Thursday, August 3, by the Governing Council: The standard contract and the negative list of works for minors. 16-18-year-olds can work for a transitional period of 5 years starting from the entry into force of law. This measure that arouses the ire of civil society."
Read more at: L'ECONOMISTE
Marsa Maroc Injects 13 Million Dirhams in Its Subsidiary in Agadir: "Société de Manutention d’Agadir (SMA), a subsidiary of Marsa Maroc, in charge of the exploitation of the multipurpose terminal north of the port of Agadir, has proceeded to a capital increase of 13 million Dirhams to raise its capital to 34 million Dirhams. The new injection of fresh silver enables this entity to emerge from a public-private partnership to face a major investment program of more than 250 million Dirhams. This program involves the renovation of the dock facilities of 442 meters of an area of flat land that is about 12.9 hectares. Indeed, SMA obtained the management concession over a period of 30 years, which entered into force in 2016 following a call for tenders launched by the National Agency of Ports (ANP)."
"Neymar Deal" Triggers War Between LFP and La Liga: "Neymar leaves Barça! Whatever the reasons for this divorce, the transfer to PSG is now a proven fact. It must be said that this news has upset the world of football which does not fail to surprise its fans and the international press. However, the surprise to the taste of shock was on the side of FC Barcelona which apparently still cannot admit the departure of its Brazilian star. The pretexts of this departure - unforeseen - abound, but "money" remains the main reason for the Spanish press that did not hesitate to release its fangs ("Pay and go") to attack the one who has competed with the genius Messi within the "Palau blaugrana"."
Read more at: AL BAYANE
USFP Reiterates Its Predisposition to Pursue the Activism Action That Has Always Marked Its Course: The Positions Announced in the Royal Speech Are in Agreement with the Convictions of the Activists of the Rose Party: "The Political Office of USFP held a meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, devoted to the latest political developments that have been experienced by the national political scene, organizational issues, preparations concerning the meeting of the National Council, and the speech made by HM the King on the occasion of the Throne Day."
Food Prices Increases Again: Rise in Prices of Cereals, Sugar, and Dairy Products Raises FAO Index: "For the third consecutive month, world food prices have increased, revealed the United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FAO)."
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Clinical Standards: The Ministry of Health Explained: "A few days ago, the draft decree on the technical standards of private clinics of the Ministry of Health had aroused the anger of the National Association of Private Clinics (ANCP). On July 24, 2017, the latter had sent a letter to the Minister of Health alleging that there was no concerted participation in the drafting of the text. ANCP also deplored the fact that the technical standards contained in the draft decree do not consider the specificities of clinics in Morocco."
They Will Have to Manage 450 Million Dollars: The Head of MCA-Morocco Agency Gathers His Troops in Ifrane: "One month after the entry into force of the second Compact of Millennium Challenge Account granted to Morocco, for an aggregate amount of 450 million Dollars, the head of the agency in charge of program execution brought his troops to Ifrane to bring the last adjustments before the actual launch of the financing of the first projects."
Read more at: AUJOURD'HUI LE MAROC
Regionalization: Employment, the Big Challenge: "The Minister of Employment and Professional Integration, Mohamed Yatim, promises to make the Regional Employment Program (PRE) his horse of battle. He explains his method of developing regional employment. For him, the needs and opportunities of enterprises and territories must be considered."
Agadir Agreement: Morocco Advances in Arab Integration: "The House of Representatives has unanimously approved a series of international conventions related to the Arab Free Trade Area. These are four conventions that are part of the implementation of Agadir Declaration, with a view to establishing a free trade area between Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan as a first step."
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