LE MATIN DU SAHARA:
The 25th Regional Assembly-Africa of the Parliamentary Assembly of Francophony: Morocco pleads for African legislative institutions capable of defending the interests of the continent and to accompany its growth dynamic: "The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Habib El Malki, has called for stronger involvement of African parliaments in the socio-economic dynamics that the continent experiences. Speaking at the opening of the 25th edition of the Africa Regional Assembly, within the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly of Francophony, El Malki said that the African legislative institutions must accompany and support the emergence of the continent."
WEF report: Morocco, the eighth most competitive Arab country: "Morocco is defending itself well on the scale of the Arab world in terms of competitiveness. It is even the champion in North Africa. This is what emerges from a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) entitled "The New Economic Context for the Arab World." The Kingdom is, in fact, ranked eighth in the Arab region, behind the Gulf countries, Jordan, and the Sultanate of Oman, but ahead of Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt. This confirms it as the leader of North Africa. In fact, in this region, "Morocco (49th globally) leads at all levels," note the authors of the report."
L'ECONOMISTE:
Finance Bill: Article 8 bis, the threat: "During the discussion of the Finance Bill in the First Chamber, the Government introduced a provision "Article 8 bis". A measure which grants the State and local and regional authorities the possibility, in case of final judgment for the benefit of a third party, to pay the allowances due according to the availability of credits within 60 days. In the case where the funds would be insufficient, the regulator may budget the balance in one or more financial years. But what provokes the general outcry is that it will be impossible to seize the public and local authorities as a guarantee of payment."
Decline in budget deficit: Significant improvement of the budget deficit at the end of April: "8.1 billion Dirhams against 20.6 billion in the same period last year. But the bet of a return to a 3% deficit level like this is expected for the 2017 Finance Bill, and it is not won. We will have to wait for the economy to evolve and the government's ability to control the expenses."
AL BAYANE:
Morocco welcomes the partnership between the USA and the Arab-Islamic countries: "The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita, stressed, in Riyadh on Sunday, the necessity and importance of solid relations between the countries of the Arab-Islamic world and the United States of America to face the challenges facing the region. In a statement to the MAP, in the margins of the Arab-Islamic-American Summit, Mr. Bourita highlighted the importance of the inauguration of a new era in relations between the Arab-Islamic world and the United States, in view of the challenges facing the region, including the terrorist threat and the interventionism of certain states in the internal affairs of Muslim countries."
A campaign for blood donation starting from the 1st of Ramadan: "The National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) and the Mohammed VI Foundation for the Promotion of the Social Works of Religious Attendants announce the organization of a blood donation campaign in the mosques of several cities of Morocco starting from the 1st of Ramadan. Launched by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI, and organized under the theme "And We Continue the Campaign for Life to Continue," this initiative will take place in several mosques in the cities of Rabat, Casablanca, Meknes, El Jadida, Safi, Tangier, Oujda, Agadir, Tetouan, Marrakech, Laayoune, Beni Mellal, Nador, Errachidia, Ouarzazate, Kénitra, Fez, Larache, and Ksar El Kebir."
L'OPINION:
Public administration reform: What action programs and mechanisms for implementation? : "During a press briefing, the Minister delegated to the Head of Government in charge of the reform of the administration and the civil service, Mr. Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, declined the main lines of the action program for the reform of the administration and the mechanisms for its implementation."
Marrakech, a first in the world of exhibition galleries: Ultra-sensitive vegetable plants to the touch of the public: "From Tuesday, May 23, 2017, the residence Dar Moulay Ali, located a hundred meters from the Jemaa El Fna square, the consular seat in the past, will make accessible part of its beautiful home to the public at the service of art. Long folded on itself, this sumptuous palace, property of the Prince Moulay Ali before, was bought by France to become the residence of its generals and then its consular seat came out of its isolation 3 years ago by offering part of its luxurious garden to the town hall of Marrakech. This gave the area an even more pleasant appearance in terms of green space."
LIBERATION:
The Xth National Congress reaffirms the social-democratic identity of the USFP: "This is the full translation of the final statement of the Xth National Congress of the USFP: "After the review and adoption of the moral and financial reports, as well as the presentation of orientation and organizational reports for delegates who discussed them extensively and proposed important amendments, the Xth National Congress of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces, held in Bouznika on May 19, 20, and 21, welcomes the serious work carried out by the Preparatory Commission, the Administrative Commission, and the National Council at the level of the different regions and provinces. A work that had contributed hundreds of activists in the framework of a major consultation process, dialogue and debate, which constituted a distinctive model of democracy as regards the preparations for the Congress in a collective spirit, a mutual listening and overall participation."
Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Francophony Africa under the magnifying glass: Held in Rabat of the XXV APF Regional Assembly: "The House of Representatives hosts, since yesterday until May 24, the 25th Regional Assembly for Africa under the Parliamentary Assembly of Francophony (APF). In this context, the elected representatives of Francophony Africa will be called upon to consider appropriate recommendations to be submitted to governments to better promote stability and good governance."
AUJOURD'HUI LE MAROC:
Consumer credit: The specialized companies give leadership to banks: "Where will the end of the personal loan fall in consumer credit companies? The operators have also regressed over the last few months on this type of unrestricted funding (as opposed to earmarked loans such as car loans, domestic equipment, etc.). According to provisional statistics from the Professional Association of Financing Companies (APSF) in the first quarter of the current year, the specialized companies have received 1.3 billion Dirhams of new personal loans, 66 MDH less than the same period last year, which means a decrease of almost 5%."
Aksal continues to expand at the national level: New retail outlets and luxury brands in Casablanca and Marrakech: "The Aksal Group is strengthening its position in the luxury segment. New openings are planned in the days to come between Casablanca and Marrakech. As a result, the Group continues to expand in the Kingdom in 2017, and it is expanding its prestigious portfolio already. Through the increase of its points of sale and the opening of new brands, Aksal brings to 12 the number of franchised luxury shops on the national territory."
Les Inspirations Eco:
FINANCIAL BILL 2017: Countdown: "The timetable set by the Advisors provides for the return of the text to the First Chamber before May 29. The sectoral budgets discussed in parallel with the examination of the first part of the budget."
Casablanca Stock Exchange: Good vintage for the company manager: "The company managing the Casablanca Stock Exchange recorded improved results by the end of 2016. If the trend in the market continues, it is likely that the results will be as good in 2017."
Crédit : IMPERIUM MEDIA
