Morocco is ramping up its road infrastructure projects to align with international standards as it prepares for the FIFA 2030 World Cup. The country currently boasts an extensive highway network spanning over 2,177 kilometers, as reported by Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka. During a recent......

Morocco has launched a comprehensive airport modernization program worth 28 billion dirhams as part of its "Airports 2030" vision, announced Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh during a parliamentary session in Rabat. The initiative centers on building a new international......

The Moroccan dirham has appreciated by 2.3% against the US dollar while experiencing a slight decline of 0.6% against the euro, as reported by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This currency fluctuation indicates a brief period of strength for Morocco's national currency amidst ongoing financial adjustments. In......

Casablanca, April 17, 2025 – The Société Centrale de Réassurance (SCR) has reached a pivotal milestone by adopting a new identity: Atlantic Re. This transformation is part of a strategic shift aimed at solidifying national leadership while accelerating regional expansion. A......

The Nigerian state of Kano has initiated a strategic financial framework with Morocco, aiming to attract over $10 billion in direct investments over the next five years. This collaboration will focus on renewable energy, structured agriculture, and mining development, following a high-level visit by......

Morocco has reaffirmed its position as the foremost country in Africa and the Arab world for intellectual property (IP) protection and innovation, ranking 22nd globally in the 2025 International IP Index with a score of 59.21. This represents a slight decline from its 2024 score of 62.76 out of 100. The......

OCP Green Water, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has successfully secured MAD 6 billion (approximately $620 million) in financing aimed at expanding its desalination initiatives. The funding, sourced from the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG), a prominent public financial institution......

Morocco and Mauritania have reached a significant milestone in their economic collaboration with the signing of a protocol agreement to establish the Nouakchott Stock Exchange. This development marks a new chapter in the relationship between Rabat and its southern neighbor. Formalized on Thursday between......

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) has been highlighted as a significant asset in bolstering the economic partnership between Morocco and Ireland, according to a recent feature in the Irish publication BusinessPlus Magazine. Ger Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of the Sandyford Business District (SBD), one......

The Société Centrale de Réassurance (SCR) has officially rebranded as Atlantic Re, marking a significant shift in the company’s strategic direction. This announcement coincided with the inauguration of its new headquarters at Casablanca Finance City, reinforcing its commitment......

Morocco’s National Ports Agency (ANP) has initiated an international tender for a 30-year concession to operate what will become Africa’s largest shipyard in Casablanca. This ambitious project, valued at $300 million, aims to replicate Morocco’s success in automotive manufacturing by......

The National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) has planned approximately 8,200 projects in the Casablanca-Settat region between 2019 and 2024, with a total budget of nearly 4.3 billion dirhams (MMDH). Of these projects, 6,380 have been completed, accounting for 78%, with the INDH contributing 3......

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has joined forces with the European Union (EU) and the Moroccan financing institution Finéa to provide essential support to small businesses in regions impacted by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake. On September 8, 2023, a powerful......