Moroccan Minister of National Education, Benabdallah, announced that the government is planning to raise the age limit for teaching positions from 35 to 40 years old. This decision aims to allow new teachers to have a sufficient amount of time to practice their profession before reaching the retirement age of 63. Benabdallah made this announcement during a presentation of his ministry's program and budget for 2027 before the Education, Culture, and Communication Committee in the House of Representatives.
The proposed age limit of 40 years old is expected to provide new teachers with 23 years of work experience before retirement, compared to 18 years if the age limit were set at 45 years old. This change is intended to ensure that teachers have a longer period to gain experience and contribute to the education sector. Benabdallah emphasized that this decision takes into account the need to provide teachers with a sufficient amount of time to develop their skills and expertise.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Fatima Zahra Mansouri chaired a meeting to discuss the current economic situation and its impact on the purchasing power of Moroccan citizens. The meeting focused on monitoring price trends and their effects on the national market and daily life. Mansouri emphasized that the government is aware of the current economic challenges and is committed to addressing them.
The meeting was attended by various ministers and officials, who discussed the government's strategies to mitigate the effects of economic fluctuations on the national market. The government is working to ensure that citizens' purchasing power is protected and that the economy remains stable. This effort is part of the government's ongoing commitment to promoting economic growth and social development.
In a separate development, Director-General of National Security, Abdellatif Hammouchi, met with Qatari State Security Chief, Khalfan bin Ali bin Khalfan Al-Baiti, to discuss cooperation on security and intelligence matters. The meeting, which took place in Rabat, was attended by high-ranking officials from both countries. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the field of security.
The meeting between Hammouchi and Al-Baiti reflects the strong bilateral relations between Morocco and Qatar, particularly in the field of security and intelligence. The two countries have been working together to address common security challenges and promote regional stability. This cooperation is expected to continue in the future.
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises has praised the recent developments in the Western Sahara issue, which has reached a historic turning point. The confederation welcomed the statement issued by the Royal Palace after the UN Security Council meeting on the Western Sahara issue. The organization expressed its support for the efforts of King Mohammed VI to promote a peaceful and sustainable solution to the conflict.
Key points
- The Moroccan government is considering raising the age limit for teaching positions from 35 to 40 years old.
- The proposed age limit of 40 years old is expected to provide new teachers with 23 years of work experience before retirement.
- The government is working to address the current economic challenges and protect citizens' purchasing power.
