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Morocco’s tax revenues surge to MAD 220 billion in 2024, driven by digital reforms

Morocco's tax revenues reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with net collections amounting to MAD 220.52 billion ($24.23 billion), as revealed by the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) in its annual report. This figure marks a 16% increase from the previous year and represents 111% of the targets......

Sound Energy and Gaia join forces to boost Morocco’s solar energy capacity

British company Sound Energy has partnered with Gaia Energy Ltd. to develop up to 270 megawatts of solar power at multiple sites across Morocco, marking a significant step in reducing the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels while advancing its clean energy goals. A strategic partnership......

Spain’s rental market crisis: where did 150,000 homes go?

A staggering 150,000 residential properties have vanished from Spain’s long-term rental market since 2023, leaving many Spaniards struggling to find affordable housing. Experts suggest the controversial Housing Law, combined with landlords’ pursuit of higher profits and legal uncertainties,......

Spain identifies overvoltage as the cause of nationwide blackout

A government report released Tuesday has revealed that the massive power outage that paralyzed Spain and parts of Portugal in April was triggered by an "overvoltage" on the electrical grid, leading to a cascading failure. The incident, which disrupted internet, telephone services, train operations,......

Morocco urges small shopkeepers to embrace digital payments to combat retail competition

Morocco’s government is calling on neighborhood shopkeepers, known locally as moul hanout, to adopt digital payment systems in response to mounting competition from retail giants. Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry, Omar Hjira, emphasized the need for these small businesses to modernize,......

Morocco Gains Ground in the Global Aerospace Industry

Morocco has firmly established itself as a competitive player in the global aerospace sector, according to the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, during the opening of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. Speaking to MAP, Minister Mezzour highlighted growing international interest in Morocco’s......

US and UK Seal Trade Deal While Steel Dispute Remains

KANANASKIS, Alberta — On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the signing of a new trade agreement aimed at easing certain tariffs between the two nations. The deal marks a step forward in efforts to finalize a comprehensive......

Boeing deepens ties with Morocco through aerospace partnership

Boeing has solidified its presence in Morocco’s aerospace sector by partnering with Casablanca Aéronautique, a subsidiary of France's Figeac Aéro Group, to produce machined parts for the 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement reinforces Boeing’s long-standing engagement in the......

Green economy project empowers Moroccan youth through sustainable opportunities

The GREEN project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability in Morocco's green economy, officially concluded its two-year run on June 12. Spearheaded by EFE-Maroc in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the program exceeded......

Green economy project empowers Moroccan youth through sustainable opportunities

The GREEN project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability in Morocco's green economy, officially concluded its two-year run on June 12. Spearheaded by EFE-Maroc in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the program exceeded......

Morocco unveils first 1,000 MW offshore wind project near Essaouira

Morocco has announced the launch of its first offshore wind farm, a 1,000-megawatt project set to be built near Essaouira. The landmark initiative, unveiled on June 10 during the Mediterranean Day at the UN Conference on Oceans (UNOC3) in Nice, marks a significant step in the country’s transition......

Emirati prince expands economic presence in Morocco through new holding company

Sheikh Ammar Hamid Rashid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Ajman, has launched a new investment initiative in Morocco by establishing a holding company named Frame Holding, according to Médias24. The new company is based on Jean Jaurès Street in Casablanca and was founded on April......

Morocco-Spain tunnel: forging a new era of Euro-African connection

A proposed tunnel under the Strait of Gibraltar is drawing fresh attention as Morocco and Spain renew efforts to bridge their continents. Beyond the technical challenges, the project symbolizes a potential transformation in diplomacy, trade, and cultural integration between Europe and Africa. Reviving......

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