Morocco remains steadfast in its support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), reaffirmed by Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, during the 57th session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development......

During the 57th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development held in Addis Ababa, Moroccan Minister of Industry and Commerce, Riyad Mezzour, reaffirmed Morocco's unwavering commitment to the......

The rental market in Barcelona has experienced a 6.4% decrease in prices one year after the implementation of rent control measures aimed at areas with high demand. Across other regions in Catalonia, where the same measures apply, the reduction stands at 3.7%. Despite these positive results, Sílvia......

Economic relations between Morocco and Russia have witnessed significant progress in recent years, marked by increasing Russian investments in Morocco’s agricultural sector. This expansion signals a new phase in the strategic partnership between the two nations. However, cooperation between Morocco......

In recent months, Spain has found itself in the spotlight as the European Union prepares to take legal action against the country for imposing a discriminatory tax on non-residents. This issue has gained traction since Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to address the housing crisis,......

Morocco’s transport sector is facing a pivotal challenge as traditional taxi unions call on the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) to prohibit the airing of an advertisement for the ride-hailing app inDrive on public television channel 2M. The unions argue that this promotion undermines......

Morocco’s manufacturing industry, excluding petroleum refining, experienced a 5% growth in production during the final quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This growth reflects the resilience and diversification of the country’s industrial base, driven by key sectors that......

The holy month of Ramadan is traditionally a period of high media engagement, driven by shifts in daily routines and consumption patterns, particularly in the food sector. This season typically brings notable increases in advertising investments across goods, services, and media platforms. However, the......

Advertising trends as a reflection of Morocco’s economic health At the 2025 edition of LiFtour, Anouar Sabri emphasized the pivotal role of the event as a premier platform for dialogue and exchange. Each year, LiFtour provides an essential space for analyzing advertising investment figures, particularly......

In a recent meeting chaired by Mr. Lotfi Sekkat, the Board of Directors of CIH Bank convened on two occasions—February 26 and March 11, 2025—to review the bank's performance and consolidated financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024. These results were unveiled on March......

The recent decisions made by the Trump administration to drastically reduce funding for foreign aid through USAID are poised to have significant implications for humanitarian and economic development in Morocco. With the administration cutting over 90% of its foreign aid contracts and grants, various......

Morocco is set to host the 58th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development in March 2026. This announcement was made on Friday during the experts' session of the 57th ECA session and the......

The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning galvanized steel wire imports from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move follows complaints lodged by local companies, which argue that these imports are being sold at artificially low prices,......