Mohammed Chellay

AI, navigation sciences and digital content: Oujda’s Mohammed First University expands its academic offering
Oujda’s Mohammed First University welcomed nearly 18,000 new students this academic year and continues to expand. New programs in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to navigation sciences aim to keep pace with changing professional demands.
Jerada mobilizes to catch up children on missed diphtheria vaccinations
In Guenfouda, local health officials and civil society groups are joining forces to combat diphtheria through medical caravans, awareness campaigns and checks of children’s health records.
Inside Oujda’s blood processing center, where every donation is tested and prepared for patients
At Oujda’s Blood and Blood Derivatives Processing Center, donated blood is prepared for patients and injured people across the Oriental region. From weighing blood bags and separating their components to conducting laboratory tests, the process can take up to 48 hours before the blood is cleared for use.
Young donors join blood drive in Oujda as hospitals seek to boost reserves
Hundreds of young people and university students have flocked to Rome Square in Oujda for a blood donation campaign launched earlier this week, as health facilities across the Oriental region seek to secure adequate supplies amid growing demand.
Favorable rainfall boosts pomegranate harvest outlook in Berkane
Morocco’s pomegranate harvest is off to a promising start in Berkane province, where farmers expect production to reach nearly 23,000 tonnes this season, supported by favorable rainfall, regular irrigation and good fruit quality.
Thunderstorms return to Oujda a week after heavy rain caused damage
Meteorological service forecasts 20-30mm across parts of Oriental after Tuesday evening downpour.
Oujda: New oncology center expands surgery, chemotherapy and intensive care
The Hassan II Regional Oncology Center in Oujda has significantly expanded its capacity to treat cancer patients, adding new departments and increasing the number of beds and surgical facilities since moving into its new building in November 2025.
Fire guts six shops at Oujda market, trader puts losses at MAD 450,000
A fire tore through six shops at Tangier Market, also known as the Bab Sidi Abdelwahab markets, in Oujda early Friday, October 2, leaving traders facing heavy material losses.
Nador’s Mar Chica lagoon gets new land-use plan
The development of the Mar Chica lagoon in Nador has entered a new phase following the approval of a new land-use plan for the strategic site, setting the framework for future urban development and investment in the area.
MAD 36 million Ahfir-Saïdia road project reaches final phase
Work to reinforce and rehabilitate National Road 17, linking Ahfir and Saïdia, is nearly 90% complete. Led by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, the project has a budget of 36 million dirhams and aims to improve traffic flow, strengthen road safety and consolidate the link between Oujda, Saïdia and, beyond that, Nador West Med.