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UK Firm Energean Assumes Operatorship of Morocco’s Offshore Gas Licenses in Strategic Partnership

London - In a groundbreaking agreement heralding a new era in Morocco's burgeoning offshore gas industry, UK-based Energean has taken over the operatorship of two promising licenses off the North African coast. Through innovative partnership agreements with Africa-focused Chariot Energy, Energean......

Morocco Strengthens Military Capabilities with Cutting-Edge Abrams Tanks

The Kingdom of Morocco has recently taken delivery of more than 160 next-generation M1A2 Abrams tanks from the United States, marking a significant step in the ongoing modernization efforts of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. Termed the "M1A2 SEPv3," this latest variant of the battle-proven......

Starbucks Stock Decline Amid Controversies and Sluggish Holiday Sales

Starbucks Corporation finds itself navigating turbulent waters this holiday season. The global coffee giant has witnessed a nearly 9% drop in its stock price over the past three weeks, resulting in a substantial $10.8 billion loss in market valuation. The descent began on November 16th, marking the......

SNEP Enhances Production Capacity to Bolster Morocco's Industrial Sovereignty

Mohammedia, December 6th, 2023 - SNEP, Morocco's premier PVC producer and a leading electrolysis company, celebrated a pivotal moment in its history with the official inauguration of an extension to its production units. This milestone event, coinciding with SNEP’s 50th anniversary, not only......

Empowering E-Commerce: Morocco's Digital Growth

In the bustling city of Istanbul, the Director-General of Commerce at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Abdelouahed Rahal, showcased Morocco's strides in promoting the e-commerce sector. Addressing the 39th session of the Permanent Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation among the......

Transformative Investment: EBRD Funds Water Access Revolution in Morocco's Southern Region

Morocco Achieves a Water Milestone with EBRD's Support The Guelmim-Oued Noun region in Morocco is poised for a significant transformation as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) injects MAD 130 million (€12 million) into crucial upgrades for its drinking water supply......

Morocco's Strategic Move: $195 Million Boost Through Short-Term Investments

The Moroccan government is making a bold play in the realm of short-term investments to invigorate economic growth. In a recent move, the nation's Treasury and External Finance Department injected a substantial sum of 1.9 billion Moroccan dirhams (equivalent to almost $195 million) into overnight......

The Great Moroccan Oil Heist: Price-Fixing Giants Exploit Consumers as Regulators Falter

For years, Morocco's major oil companies have orchestrated an intricate price-fixing scheme, siphoning billions from unsuspecting consumers while regulatory bodies turned a blind eye. However, this elaborate web may finally be unraveling. The Competition Council of this North African nation has......

Attijariwafa Bank and Schneider Electric Collaborate to Drive Energy Efficiency in Morocco and Africa

Casablanca, Morocco - A groundbreaking partnership is set to propel energy efficiency initiatives throughout Morocco and Africa. Attijariwafa Bank, a prominent Moroccan bank, officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with Schneider Electric, a French energy management giant, at......

Global Consumption Trends for 2024 by Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International, a global authority in in-depth market analysis, has just unveiled its annual report highlighting the major global consumption trends for the year 2024. This edition underscores the significant influence of artificial intelligence, sustainability, as well as social, economic,......

Morocco Maximizes Fiscal Gains with Budget Surplus Investment

Morocco's Treasury capitalizes on a favorable budget surplus this year, signaling a positive turn in the nation's economic landscape. On Tuesday, the Treasury and External Finance Department (DTFE) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled plans for a strategic investment, injecting......

Safran and Moroccan Government Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate Aerospace Ecosystem

In a joint effort, Safran Group, a prominent French manufacturer of aeronautical components, and the Moroccan government have officially inked an agreement in Rabat. The primary goal of this collaboration is to bolster the aerospace ecosystem in Morocco, concurrently advancing technological progress......

Fueling Compliance in Morocco's Oil Industry

The Moroccan Competition Council has issued a stern warning to the behemoths of the oil industry, emphasizing the consequences of failing to honor their commitments. Council President Ahmed Rahhou, in a recent interview, shed light on the persistent scrutiny of the country's diesel and gasoline markets,......