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Moroccan young graduates navigate complex job market, seeking meaning and stability
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A study by Rabat Business School RBS, affiliated with the International University of Rabat UIR, surveyed 807 young Moroccan professionals aged 25 to 30 with at least a Bac+4 degree. The findings reveal that while 71% of young graduates find employment within a year and 78% believe their first job aligns with their initial training, their sense of preparedness for the professional world is mixed, with an average score of 6 out of 10. Respondents largely hold universities and schools responsible for their job preparation, expecting more professionalization, support, internships, and clarity on career opportunities. Despite nearly 69% perceiving job opportunities as scarce and 62% believing the market is stagnant or deteriorating, over 80% are satisfied with their current jobs. This apparent contradiction is attributed to the importance placed on the quality of human experience at work, rather than salary. Young professionals prioritize quality management, recognition, work environment, and work-life balance. The study highlights that those in larger organizations with structured management report higher satisfaction, while a lack of supervised autonomy leads to dissatisfaction and a higher intent to leave, with over 61% having considered quitting their jobs. The research also points to disparities, with women reporting lower satisfaction in areas like recognition, remuneration, and career prospects compared to men. Graduates from major cities are generally less satisfied than
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The exhibition "États de passage," curated by Achraf Remok and presented at the Villa des arts in Rabat as part of the Institut français du Maroc's cultural season, explores the experiences of a new generation of artists. These artists, who have studied in cities like London, Brussels, or Paris and work between locations such as Rabat, Marseille, Zurich, or Casablanca, maintain strong ties to their origins. The exhibition highlights their mobility, diverse influences, and how they integrate multiple cultural heritages without being confined to a single identity. Thirteen artists, including Amina Azreg, Hanane El Farissi, Hiba Baddou, Hind Moumou, Joséphine Vallé Franceschi, Kamil Bouzoubaâ-Grivel, Maïssane Alibrahimi, Margaux Derhy, Rida Tabit, Sabrine Lahrach, Samy Snoussi, Yasmine Hadni, and Zineb Mezzour, born between 1985 and 2000, are featured. Their works, spanning photography, experimental cinema, painting, digital arts, installation, embroidery, and sculpture, explore themes of memory, displacement, transmission, and belonging. Many artists trained at international institutions like the Royal College of Art in London or La Cambre in Brussels, while others developed their practices independently. Some live between Morocco and Europe, while others work in less central artistic locations. Margaux Derhy's work, for example, involves a collaborative embroidery workshop in Sidi R'bat, where women participate in the artistic choices, fostering economic autonomy and preservin
Must ReadThe Norwegian Football Federation NFF announced it has raised 4.5 million Norwegian kroner, equivalent to over 400,000 euros, for Médecins Sans Frontières MSF operations in Gaza. This sum was generated from the full proceeds of the 2026 World Cup qualification match between Norway and Israel, played on October 11, 2025, in Oslo, supplemented by additional contributions. The net profit from the match was 522,000 Norwegian kroner, or approximately 47,000 euros. The NFF then added one million kroner from its own funds, bringing its direct donation to 1.5 million kroner, about 135,000 euros. A major Norwegian economic actor, whose identity was not disclosed, contributed an additional three million kroner, increasing the total amount mobilized to 4.5 million kroner. NFF President Lise Klaveness stated that the federation aimed to convert potential match profits into humanitarian support for the civilian population in Gaza, choosing MSF for its daily on-the-ground medical and emergency aid. Lindis Hurum, Secretary General of Médecins Sans Frontières in Norway, welcomed the contribution, noting its importance given the significant medical and humanitarian needs after more than two years of conflict, and confirmed it would support the organization's operations for affected populations.
Morocco has recovered nine fossils, approximately 72 million years old, returned by French authorities as part of bilateral cooperation on cultural and natural heritage protection. The fossils were seized in February 2025 by French customs services in Menton, southern France, during an attempted illicit trafficking operation. They were intercepted in an express freight truck traveling between Spain and Italy. The recovered lot includes nine Late Cretaceous fossils, dating back 66 to 72 million years, comprising dinosaur teeth, teeth of extinct marine reptiles, and specimens from species related to crocodile ancestors. All these fossils originate from the Moroccan geological basin. The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication stated that this restitution resulted from close coordination between Moroccan and French authorities, aligning with both countries' efforts to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property and preserve Morocco's natural and geological heritage. This operation highlights the increasing importance of protecting Moroccan fossils, which are frequently sought after in international markets due to their scientific and heritage value. Authorities emphasize that these remains are national heritage, and their preservation is crucial for research and future generations. This restitution reaffirms Morocco and France's commitment to international cooperation in heritage protection.