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Red meat prices stay high in Morocco despite government interventions

Despite Morocco’s efforts to stabilize commodity costs, red meat prices remain elevated across the country. The government’s measures, including suspending Eid Al Adha sacrifices and increasing cattle imports, have had limited success in curbing prices. Current market prices and challenges Beef......

Chinese auto electronics firm Tianyouwei to invest €65 million in Morocco

Chinese automotive components manufacturer Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Morocco, committing €65 million to the project. This significant investment signals a shift in Chinese automotive capital toward high-value segments,......

Global FDI falls 11% in 2024, UNCTAD report shows

Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 11% worldwide in 2024, according to the World Investment Report 2025 published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This marks the second consecutive year of decline in global FDI, the report highlighted, noting that investments......

China’s Tianyouwei to build major automotive electronics plant in Morocco

Chinese company Tianyouwei has officially announced the creation of a new subsidiary in Morocco dedicated to the manufacturing of automotive electronics, with an investment exceeding 683 million dirhams (around €65 million). The decision, approved by the company’s board, reflects its strategy......

Morocco sees slight 0.1% drop in manufacturing producer prices

Morocco’s industrial producer price index for the manufacturing sector, excluding oil refining, decreased by 0.1% in July 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Declines in key manufacturing industries The HCP’s latest report on industrial,......

Morocco’s mobile subscribers surpass 58.8 million in first half of 2025

Morocco’s telecommunications industry continues to thrive, as the mobile subscriber base reached 58.8 million by the end of June 2025, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). This marks a 3.2% year-on-year increase, building on a 5.2% rise recorded during the same......

Renfe replaces low-cost Avlo trains with premium Ave services on Madrid-Barcelona route

Spain's national rail operator Renfe has announced the discontinuation of its low-cost Avlo services on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona high-speed line, effective September 8. These will be replaced by its premium Ave trains, while maintaining the same frequencies, schedules, and competitive pricing. Renfe......

Morocco's digital leap: e-Dirham aims to modernize finance and boost regional influence

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), is spearheading the introduction of the e-Dirham, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) designed to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. This initiative seeks to enhance financial inclusion, modernize payment systems, and establish......

Marsa Maroc reports robust growth in first half of 2025

Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s leading port operator, posted remarkable financial and operational results for the first six months of 2025, driven by increased cargo volumes, expanded services, and strategic investments. Revenue and operational performance The company reported a consolidated revenue......

Vodafone to provide communication services for Morocco-Spain underwater tunnel studies

Vodafone UK has secured a contract to deliver communication services for the team conducting studies on the proposed Morocco-Spain underwater tunnel, a groundbreaking project aiming to connect Europe and Africa through the Strait of Gibraltar. Vodafone’s role in the project The Spanish government......

Morocco strengthens livestock sector through royal initiatives amid challenges

Morocco has successfully preserved its livestock sector despite prolonged droughts and the aftermath of COVID-19, thanks to strategic measures led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari announced during a press briefing on Thursday. Strategic actions safeguard national......

Morocco sets new record for fresh onion exports after lifting ban

Morocco’s fresh onion exports reached unprecedented levels in the 2024/25 season, following the removal of restrictions that had significantly curtailed trade the previous year. Between June 2024 and May 2025, the country exported 64,900 metric tons of fresh onions valued at $238 million, nearly......

EU-backed Nador West Med port challenges Spanish maritime dominance

Brussels has allocated over €300 million to fund Morocco’s Nador West Med (NWM), a strategic deep-water port near the Strait of Gibraltar, triggering alarm among Spanish ports. Modeled after the successful Tanger Med, the €730 million project is set to begin operations by 2030, positioning......

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