Marrakech recently hosted a timely workshop, focusing on promoting the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs in Morocco and the wider Arab world. This event, an integral part of the Arab Entrepreneurship Summit, brought together female business owners and economic leaders to discuss strategies......

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has revealed ambitious expansion plans for Morocco, solidifying its commitment to the country by offering more than 1,100 weekly flights across 175 routes this summer, including the addition of 35 new routes. As part of a substantial $1.4 billion investment, Ryanair is......

Two years after falling under the stewardship of investment fund manager Adenia, facilitated through Overseas Catering Services (OCS), the holding company overseeing contract catering operations in Morocco, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, Ansamble Morocco is actively advancing its foray into the complementary......

A high-stakes bidding competition is currently underway between European rail giants Alstom and Talgo, both vying for the highly lucrative contract to supply Morocco with 168 new trains. The state-owned national rail operator, Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF), initiated the bidding process in......

The "tax amnesty" initiative, introduced by Morocco's 2023 Finance Law for inactive companies, has recently been extended until December 31, 2024. Initially met with subdued interest, attributed to unfamiliarity with the legal framework, apprehensions about tax implications, and a tendency......

Morocco and Georgia have initiated negotiations to facilitate the signing of an air service agreement, as announced on the Facebook page of the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency (GCAA). A meeting took place between representatives of the aeronautical authorities of Morocco and Georgia during the ongoing......

Since the UK formally withdrew from the EU, Morocco and Egypt have experienced a surge in profits, benefiting from a significant shift in British vegetable imports beyond Europe. Recent data reveals that Morocco has tripled its produce exports to the UK from 2018 to 2022. Meanwhile, traditional EU suppliers......

According to Attijari Global Research's (AGR) "Weekly Hebdo Taux – Fixed Income" report covering December 1st to 7th, the obligatory market stands out due to favorable financing conditions in the late part of the year. AGR notes, "Since the beginning of the last quarter and in......

In a collaborative effort, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU), in partnership with the Arrawaj Foundation for Inclusive Finance, are joining forces to support women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Morocco. Under the "Women......

At the pivotal COP28 climate summit in Dubai, three major Moroccan institutions have formed a significant partnership to tackle the urgent threat of climate change. The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), the OCP Group, a renowned fertilizer powerhouse, and the Center of Competence in Climate......

DUBAI - Morocco's prowess in preemptively addressing meteorological and climate risks took the spotlight during the COP28 climate conference on Saturday. Addressing a side-event in Dubai, Nizar Baraka, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, underscored the pivotal role of national weather......

Once beloved brands like Coors, Jell-O, and Barbie are investing millions to refresh their images and win over new generations as consumer preferences rapidly evolve. While rebrands can modernize a stale product, they also risk eroding hard-won trust if not backed by meaningful change. Beer maker Coors......

Every holiday season one toy rises to the top of every child’s wish list, becoming the coveted “it” gift that parents desperately search to find. This phenomenon is nothing new – in 1996 the Tickle Me Elmo doll created a frenzy, with people paying outrageous prices to get their......