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Policy evaluation drives transformation in Morocco's public sector

Investment Minister Karim Zidane has underscored the critical role of policy evaluation as a transformative tool for ensuring effective governance and aligning public action with citizens' needs. Speaking at a study day in Rabat focused on public-policy evaluation, Zidane described it as a "strategic......

Moroccan Tomatoes: Ireland emerges as a fast-growing market

Morocco is steadily strengthening its influence in the European fruit and vegetable sector, and Ireland has recently become one of the most dynamic destinations for Moroccan tomatoes. According to general trade data from international market trackers and Irish statistical sources, Morocco exported approximately......

Online marketplaces flooded with unsafe toys: 86% found dangerous for children, study warns

A new European study has raised serious concerns about the safety of toys sold on major online marketplaces, revealing that 86% of tested products pose significant risks to children. The investigation, carried out by Toy Industries of Europe and the French Federation of Toy and Childcare Industries (FFJP),......

Al Barid Bank empowers Moroccan professionals with Visa Business card launch

Al Barid Bank has unveiled its new Visa Business card, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting Morocco’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This launch comes as the country’s digital economy accelerates, offering a robust financial tool tailored to the unique needs......

SGTM gains AMMC approval for landmark Casablanca IPO

La Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc (SGTM), a leading Moroccan construction and infrastructure group, has officially received approval from the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) to launch its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock......

Lekjaa warns against steep tax hikes on e-cigarettes, citing smuggling risks

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......

Spanish gaming giant expands into Marrakech’s iconic casino

The Spanish gaming group Circa, known for its online gaming platforms and physical slot-machine operations, has finalized an agreement to acquire 50% of the historic Casino de Marrakech, located within the prestigious La Mamounia Hotel. This major move fits into the company's broader expansion strategy,......

Morocco receives first shipment of rails from China for high-speed railway

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major......

Saudi Arabia's Tadawul index sees slight gains, closed at 11,098

Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index experienced a modest increase on Tuesday, climbing by 47.67 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 11,098.80. The overall trading volume reached SR4.32 billion (approximately $1.15 billion), with 120 stocks advancing while 132 saw declines. The MSCI Tadawul Index......

Saudi Arabia and US deepen economic ties with focus on tech and energy

Economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States is expanding across diverse sectors, including traditional and renewable energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. This partnership aims to drive growth and investment, with deepening coordination in cybersecurity,......

Asia-Pacific markets fall on tech sell-off and fears of AI bubble

Asian stock markets declined sharply amid growing investor concerns over inflated valuations in the technology sector, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped nearly 1.8%, closing just below......

EU warns US against expanding steel and aluminum tariff scope amid trade tensions

European Union officials are preparing to confront U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over Washington's efforts to expand the list of EU products subject to elevated steel and aluminum tariffs. This expansion threatens to undermine a trade agreement reached just months ago designed to cap tariffs......

Japan’s economy contracts amid export slump and tariff pressures

Japan’s economy contracted by 1.8% on an annualized basis in the third quarter of 2025, marking its first decline in six quarters as US tariffs weighed heavily on exports. The quarter-on-quarter drop of 0.4% was milder than economists’......

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