Economy
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline's growth strategy. The new planes, received on Thursday, are part of the company’s broader plan to modernize its operations and prepare for major international......
Morocco has taken a major step toward transforming its aviation sector with the signing of a $3.7 billion agreement to upgrade and expand the country’s airport infrastructure. The deal, signed by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and the National Airports Authority (ONDA), outlines an ambitious five-year......
Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has stirred debate by highlighting the vast wage disparity between Moroccan engineers and their European counterparts. While Moroccan engineers earn between €1,000 and €1,500 monthly, identical roles in Europe pay as much as €6,500.......
Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered on July 15. This move is part of an ambitious modernization plan aimed at enhancing the carrier’s capacity and global reach. Expanding the fleet The delivery flight,......
Morocco’s ambitions to become a global aviation hub are taking flight as groundwork begins for a new terminal at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. This transformative project, under the National Airports Office’s (ONDA) “Airports 2030” strategy, aims to elevate the......
Casablanca is set to host the sixth edition of the Sustainable Innovation Fest (SIF), Morocco’s premier event dedicated to social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Organized by Enactus Morocco, the three-day festival will run from July 8–10, bringing together over 145 university......
Global oil prices have seen a significant decline since April, yet Moroccans are feeling little relief at the pump. Amid growing frustration, many blame the government, particularly Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who is also the founder of Afriquia, one of Morocco’s largest fuel distributors. Global......
ENGIE North Africa has announced the appointment of Rik De Buyserie as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Loïc Jaegert-Huber. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot toward advancing sustainable energy solutions across the region. A vision for energy transformation De Buyserie,......
Morocco, the world leader in sardine canning, is grappling with an unprecedented crisis that endangers both its industrial foundations and the livelihoods of thousands of workers. The sector, which has long been a pillar of the national economy, is now under severe strain due to structural imbalances,......
Morocco has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first left-hand drive market in Africa—and among the first globally—to welcome the compact Nissan Magnite SUV. Initially launched in 2020, the Magnite represents a key step for the automobile giant as it strengthens its presence......
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has expressed its intention to strengthen ties with Morocco, leveraging the country’s rapidly growing aviation industry. Speaking at the 55th Paris Air Show, Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus’s executive vice president for international affairs, highlighted Morocco’s......
The National Railway Office (ONCF) has rolled out its “Summer 2025” plan to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the peak travel season. Running from June 23 to September 14, the initiative aims to enhance travel experiences for domestic passengers, Moroccan expatriates, and tourists......
