Morocco's Education Ministry tackles school cost increases by cutting expenses

Morocco's Ministry of National Education is taking steps to alleviate the financial strain on families as the new school year approaches. A recent directive encourages parents to be more judicious with school supply purchases, emphasizing the need to buy only essential items and to limit the acquisition of notebooks and textbooks to a single copy each.

This initiative seeks to curb additional expenses for households and ensure that the upcoming academic year begins under favorable conditions. Regional education officials have been instructed to implement proactive measures, including providing families with approved lists of books and supplies before the current school year concludes. Early purchasing is also encouraged to prevent shortages or disruptions at the start of the term.

In a related development, the national union for road freight transport has voiced strong dissatisfaction with the government's perceived delay in disbursing much-needed exceptional support. The union highlighted that this aid is crucial for maintaining the operational continuity of the road freight sector, especially amidst persistently high fuel costs, despite some international market decreases.

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The support is a temporary lifeline to maintain the continuity of road freight transport services, amid the continued high price of fuel despite the decrease it is experiencing in the international market.

The newspaper also reported on a culinary arts competition held at the local prison in Oujda, the third edition of its kind. The event featured 55 inmates competing in cooking and pastry categories, aiming to foster creativity and integration through culinary skills. Winners received prizes including job offers with catering companies and cash rewards.

Additionally, concerns have been raised by beachgoers at Ganseu beach in the Driouch province regarding the practice of fishing with rods within designated swimming areas. This activity is seen as a potential safety hazard, particularly for children and families, and has prompted calls for stricter regulations and the designation of separate fishing zones to ensure the safety of all beach users.

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Culinary arts... a skill for creativity and integration.